Finding and catching the Giant American Shovelhead Catfish at night

[@user-js1md4sl6t]

I really like this guy's fishing video's, he's one of the best teachers for cat fishing I think on youtube. He explain's very well on how to catch the different kinds of cat fish. So if you wanna learn to catch big ass cat fish like he does go back and watch some of his vid's and his technics.

[@teresajohnson7727]

He really is a great teacher. I love watching him!

[@scottabney7622]

Does he teach about bank fishing ?

[@Fisherdanpro23]

@@scottabney7622 I don't think so

[@PythonDad]

@@scottabney7622 I don't know if he ever got to making videos about it, though mentioned he might. However, some basics I can give you as a long time bank angler when hunting catfish, is to find big features. Big points in a lake, big bends in a river, underwater ridges. Fishing maps are your friend in this. They will show you the topography of the bottom of the body of water you want to fish. At least in Kentucky, most publicly accessible water bodies have fairly good maps available online. Look for dropoffs where big fish can come up into shallows to feed. As far as fishing below dams, it's hit or miss. Generally, if people say catfish are found below dams they can be, but this isn't true for all dams.

[@CATFISHING.with.OLBUZZTAIL]

No demon dragons, no cat bobbers, no gimmicky crap just good ol fashioned catfishing, you are the REAL DEAL!!

[@518jimg]

As far as I,m concerned Steve is clearly the best catfisherman on you tube.. Very enjoyable and informative. Strikes me as a guy who would be a good neighbor. I could take him out and show him how to catch some bullheads. Give him something to brag about if I put him on a 3 pounder.

[@edzeigler1164]

Steve, I just nominated you the best of the best catfisherman on all of u tube. You catch every one of them like you want to handle them with care as not to do anything to harm the fish. You are the only one who fights the fish with the kind of care it takes to get the fish to the boat without forcing it to the point that you might injury or even kill it. You even net, land, handle, and release the fish more carefully than any one else on u tube that I have watched. I have watched at least 10-12 other guys that you must know, catch and handle catfish, and none of them act like they even care about the fish, all they want to do is real it in and up from the depths as fast as they can. That isn,t my idea of showing any care for the fish. Even the hook removal is an important aspect of good handling of fish. You do it all like you have respect for the fish. You deserve the gold medal in all those respects. I will be watching more of your videos and less of theirs, so keep them coming. I will be watching.

[@txrex]

My favorite catfish channel hands down. Thank you Steve.

[@Fins-Scales-and-Tales]

" I finally weigh a fish" When you see that in a Steve Douglas title, you know it's SERIOUS! That's a Hoss.

[@stillwater62]

I have watched this video more times than I want to admit, and it is still like the first time I saw it, incredible. What a flathead, for most guys, that would be a fish of a life time. Thank you so much for allowing others to share your experience.

[@ansonbird2877]

My favorite part of watching ANY catfish video is watching them take down the rod. Love the videos, keep them coming. :)

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Thank you for the shoutout Steve great fish again! We seem to keep bumping into each other on accident. I’m sure we will again this fall!

[@davidpence5609]

Backwoods Catfishing

[@user-js1md4sl6t]

I swear I love the sound of the water when fish flop around in it when they are brought to the surface.

[@andrewstevens9246]

And mr. Steve Douglas produces another amazing video like always! I can’t explain how much your videos help me.

[@josephlugo8338]

What a fish Steve! Looked bigger than 62. I caught a 52.3 lb Flathead a few weeks ago and everyone thought it was smaller! Some look bigger and some look smaller but a toad is a toad! Congrats Steve!!!

[@leonardpennypacker]

Great job Steve that 60pounder was fantastic

[@57REDROOSTER]

What an awesome channel... You got it right on big flatheads... I have caught some of the biggest fish I have ever caught right up against the bank at night... 1' from the edge of the bank with a hand sized bluegill never fails me... I'm still trying to perfect catching skip Jack like you do... Hands down everyone has something to learn from you and I'm 60 years old, river fished all my life... Thank you Steve for providing me this awesome video to watch. God bless you and yours... Awesome job camera lady you are spot on with the action scenes thank you as well...

[@JRFreedom1000]

The drag pulling near the boat got my attention!! Awesome video Steve.

[@mauricecason5369]

Mr. Steve you are a great role model for the fishing community and I won't to said thank you sir you are greatly appreciate

[@carsonreynolds7721]

This is the perfect video for me since I’m going out for some flatheads this week!

[@mattheadcatfish1810]

Man, you're really stand up for that shout out, for that guys channel. That boat ephin rocks, your fish are awesome, vids are great. Good for you, hope things keep up for you. One of the top catfishing channels to watch, fishing for that matter. Very forthright with what you're doing, really spreading great information. Thanks for doing this.

[@bradleygregg7522]

Glad to see you pumping out videos again

[@ChattCats]

Great fish, Steve!

[@Herkyismyhomeboy]

Amazing battle Steve! And what a great way to include the conversation with the other anglers. Brothers in slime! Brothers in slime!

[@jacobthompson1192]

Today i met the one, the only, Mr Steve Douglas him self at my local Mexican Resturant! It was a true honor having the change to speek with him. Your videos are amazing and keep catching monster catfish!!!

[@keithgeorges2421]

Another great video as always! Glad to see you catching some monsters again!

[@BigJ76937]

So I'm talking about catfishing with a guy at work one night and he tells me he hasnt catfished alot, but wants to go. I start to tell him he should get on youtube and watch some videos, there is a guy that I enjoy watching that you can learn alot of things from. Before I can tell him who it is, he blurts out "I watch this guy I think he is called the catfish dude, Steve something" I started laughing and tell him the correct name, and tell him that this is exactly who I was speaking of. Just goes to show, beginners, to old heads like myself, we all enjoy being schooled by the master, keep the vids coming big Steve, I hope oneday I run into you on the Ohio or Wabash

[@flannel872]

When the Catfish Dude puts a scale on a fish, you know it's a serious cat. What an epic battle on that big bruiser. 28:33

[@briangiovannoni9179]

when I first saw that pole bending I yelled HAY In to the computer screen ,It was just like being in the boat good job Steve

[@TheArby13]

Steve, I don't watch movie reruns...but I watch yours. Thanks for the great videos.

[@jeremyswadley6103]

Hands down the best catfisher I have ever seen. Would be awesome to get to go fishing with him. He would put you on the fish. Keep tight lining!!

[@garyanddoris6022]

I thought I was a catfish slayer but apparently you are the man ....just flat out destroying them hawg daddy's , truly enjoy seeing this type of fishing...

[@KentDrumz]

Glad to see the vids rolling back in again. Great action as always

[@jerzcnate]

That was some good fishing and the Monster Rod did some great work.

[@douglasnunn7439]

Wish Steve would put out some recent videos. Love how he teaches how to set the catmaxx reel. Awesome videos Steve! Keep them coming

[@catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530]

Awesome video Steve and wife.

[@xioni9342]

Soy de Argentina!! Me encanta tu contenido y eres de los pocos que hace interezantes los videos. Muchos éxitos y espero más contenido! PD: Me encanta la pelea que dan esos bagres

[@carlericpickett597]

Great job. Love the way the rods held up. You are a Master Catfish.

[@mknewlan67]

Love listening to catfish talk back.

[@COYOTE5053]

Great job Steve, really Enjoy your videos, nice assist from BackWoods Catfishing.

[@tomw3380]

Really fine video Steve and that was one heck of a fight with the big flathead. Thanks again, Tom

[@ssearl3231]

Flatheads plum fool me on their weight sometimes. I can pretty well guess blues real close but those flatties will appear bigger and weigh less. Nice one though steve keep up the good work

[@Realwobbler]

Awesome flathead, Steve! 👍 We catch the wels catfish over here also in shallow water when it gets dark in the summer. Sometimes we even see their backs. By rocky bottom they mimic a stone by the bank and wait there for their prey. Amazing.

[@roberttomasek3928]

Good catch Steve. I got one like that several years ago and it was a blast.

[@PeelingDragCatfishing]

Bounding Down. Great fish all nite long. Action packed video.

[@kentuckylakeguy6147]

Another great video Mr. Douglas some beautiful fish... can't wait to see you this summer at the captain mad Jack's catfish clash

[@daltonstaton2210]

Steve is a catfish legend

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Awesome video !! Enjoyed it very much !! You have a new subscriber 🎣

[@virginiareid5336]

Very good fish caught. The last one was beautiful!

[@bradenwomac5000]

thank you so much for the advice. you are my favorite youtuber and i learn so much from each video

[@erat7638]

Great video Steve, had me on my toes

[@garyanddoris6022]

Wow ....I was sure that was a eightie pounder but looks a fool ya on those flat heads, truly enjoyed the adventure...

[@garypauley7759]

All The Best to you Steve!!! I always look forward to seeing your new Videos and thanks for the cat fishing tips!

Very cool this *Fishing,* Congratulations fisherman beautiful *Fish!* 👍🎣🐟

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

Monster fish Steve! Congratulations!

[@TwiztedFishingTv]

Bunch of nice fish!! I'm kinda partial to the flatheads lol, 62# is a pig!! Pull like a tank! Excellent tips, great video!! I watch Backwoods Catfishing also.

[@chriswooley1236]

Biggest flathead I have ever seen. Lol. You enjoyed that fight. CONGRATULATIONS.

[@maces1405]

That's so cool you used a black light to show the catch! Never seen that before! 👍

[@theCalsfv]

Heck of a catch! love seeing those big flatheads.

[@tamarcoleman1916]

Great video Steve!

[@Catfishbill66]

AWESOME VIDEO ...WOW he was a pig!!! That's a state record here in PA Great job Steve

[@hoggarththewisesmeagol8362]

Great videos! He’s got that friendly grandad style and you could sit and watch him for hours. Very interesting approach and he gives some awesome tips. Cheers 👍

[@coryellis9480]

What an awesome video. I love all these videos on this channel. I wish he chartered fishing trips, he seems like a great guy to fish with. I've learned a lot from all his videos.

[@ReelLocos]

That's a beast of a flathead wow very nice awesome video Steve

[@marknugent6155]

Congratulations Steve . Really nice Flathead . I Love Your boat , She is a Beaut . One thing though , time and time again , I see you try to net a fish , that is just too far from the net. I have seen fish lost because the hook got tangled up in the net and pulls out. Take a second to get a couple more feet on that spool before trying to get a net under it . Don't think that it's a criticism , it's just I've been involved in a lost Flathead and wound up with the hook , hung up in the net. It Sucks ! Love your channel and keep up the Great work.

[@josephsutherland6144]

Bought that nice boat and can’t afford scales lol just kidding. Nice fish next time I see you at Speedway in Lebanon Junction I’ll buy you a coffee.

[@mikedavisclassiccountry8704]

I've watched this video probably 10 times along with all your other ones I really like this one thanks for sharing

[@moralestexasfishing5583]

Excellent job catching monsters Steve👍🐟,Greetings from San Antonio TX,,-Pancho Morales 🖐,MoralesTexasFishing

[@WhiskerWhippers]

You're the best Steve. Great video as always.

[@mikebryant9493]

That was a great fish Steve!! Thanks for the entertainment, love it!

[@shellcrackerlover5889]

Hey Steve!! Great job, you should absolutely have a set of 100lb digital scales because of all of the nice fish you do catch. Your viewers would REALLY appreciate if you weighed a few more! Thanks, Troy

[@petekinne2702]

Good videoing skills, good lighting, you give us a really good show, thank you sir. Pro all the way.

[@JohnnyBoy66693]

I like your catfish videos

[@iamkarlmeyer]

Another great video, Steve!

[@shellcrackerlover5889]

WOW, that's the best fight I've seen you have!!! How old is that fish, Steve??

[@peterderidder9922]

First of all, I'm glad I found youre vids, I like them verry much . If I seee you do it , it looks all so simply. Sorry for the fauls but I have never learned englisch... BTW 3 in a row is good for youre condition ;-)

[@pennywise3381]

Great video Steve! You are the man!!

[@haroldcale4767]

When catfish weights more then 80 lbs can you still eat it.? Awesome to watch how big they grow.

[@canadianfishinmusician]

Awesome content, great channel. Sending you love from the Great Reel Time Catfishing live chat

[@MReynolds101]

That was huge, totally awesome Mate

[@jamesreed7286]

Hey Steve Douglas I like the way you fish I love to catch Catfishes because of your video they call me Big Cat King and I want to thank you!!!!!

[@teresajohnson7727]

I love catching flatties! They are soooo much fun! 30 lbs is my pb so far, but I dream of catching hawgs like that!

[@ryanharrod1155]

His left. He has left the building. 🤣 Hope to see you on them flattys this spring.

[@KastKing]

Great lighting on those night shots! What kind of camera are you running?

[@bboywind1234]

Great catch Steve. I enjoyed your videos man. Very informative. Keep it up.

[@shanedunn7475]

Another great video steve nice pig of a flathead

[@Frenchbroadcatman.]

I think the Flathead in your other video fishing the same spot was much bigger but either way they are truly great fish. They are that big in the French broad but finding and catching them is a different story. Keep reelin them in steve

[@bryanjernigan9900]

How in the hell can you put a thumbs down on this video this guys a great fisherman. !!!

[@TakeAGuessWhatsNext]

That flathead is like a dream catch for me

[@kickbutts2011]

Great videos Steve. I ordered some rod holder a couple weeks ago and haven't heard from you. You need someone that hates fishing to run your business... LOL!! I can't wait to get your rod holders.

[@kickbutts2011]

Thanks for calling me back Steve.

[@reelcatfishing4479]

How would y have gotten it in if u couldn't have gotten it over the boat. I really thought it was bigger that 62 as well.

[@rick850angler6]

Nice steve your boat is perfect for catch n big cats at night way to go man...your the cat fish king....!

[@milesej05]

Dang dude, your new boat is so nice!!!

[@trailerparkpirate7348]

thx for weighing that monster, i know many fish you've caught were over 50lbs...remember nothing better than a fresh mess of river cat, twigs this and the break of day !!

[@mikecaldwell890]

Your videos are great and that was a monster flathead

[@monmixer]

It's a beautiful river. Must better than when I grew up i the 60's with oil slicks and acid dumps from the plants up and down the river. I have seen several large fish kills from from a plating plant. the fine was cheaper than just dumping the shit in the river. the check was made out before the dump. the whole area smelled like dead rotten fish for a week. so sad it was. now we have crappie, bass and every thing else thriving in the Ohio river. God bless wildlife and please keep the regulations in place so we have a beautiful thriving Ohio river.

[@steele829]

I would give anything to have the setup and knowledge you have. you are awesome man

[@michaelrogers4285]

Hey Steve, I just got my TWC Monster Rod, I love it !

[@wsanders7915]

Man O Man Mr. Douglas I'm hitting the river tonight!! Lol

[@larryfetters212]

What a fish! It would be so cool to have you pull up beside my boat like that. Lol Gratz on a beauty.

[@AdamsEden501]

I cant imagine the amount of money you have invested in your setup. Lights, rods, reels, Big boat. You could invest in a $50 scale, just sayin! When it comes to catching them though, you are the man. Thanks for the video.

[@byrongreen2167]

I see you’re using different rods this time, Steve!!!!…hope you still have the older equipment!!!!

[@donaldtouchton9523]

Nice!! Who makes that net?