Finding and catching the Giant American Shovelhead Catfish at night

Fishing for catfish at night. Brought to you by monsterrodholde...
In this video, I start out checking the deeper holes next to shallow water. during the day the catfish will occupy these holes but as the night falls they begin to disburse up along the shallows looking for food. I started in the deep holes but had no luck but I move up towards the shallow water and begin to find catfish, as the night progressed the catfish began to move closer the bank to feed in the shallow water. As I followed the fish to the bank, the bite continued to stay consistent and iI was able to find a very big Flathead catfish to end the 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!!

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@ChattCats]

Great fish, Steve!

[@carsonreynolds7721]

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

[@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

[@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!!!

[@JohnRidleyFreedom1]

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

[@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

[@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...

[@bradleygregg7522]

Glad to see you pumping out videos again

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@keithgeorges2421]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@jerzcnate]

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

[@leonardpennypacker]

Great job Steve that 60pounder was fantastic

[@mknewlan67]

Love listening to catfish talk back.

[@carlericpickett597]

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

[@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

[@KentDrumz]

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

[@TheArby13]

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

[@catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530]

Awesome video Steve and wife.

[@COYOTE5053]

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

[@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

[@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

[@PeelingDragCatfishing]

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

[@virginiareid5336]

Very good fish caught. The last one was beautiful!

[@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.

[@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

[@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...

[@daltonstaton2210]

Steve is a catfish legend

[@roberttomasek3928]

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

[@bradenwomac5000]

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

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

Monster fish Steve! Congratulations!

[@erat7638]

Great video Steve, had me on my toes

[@tomw3380]

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

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

[@DannyCal]

Heck of a catch! love seeing those big flatheads.

[@chriswooley1236]

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

[@poot111111]

I guess I haven't seen a 62lb flathead before because I thought that fish was 70-80 all the way!

[@adamjones7176]

it was

[@wsanders7915]

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

[@thehairypotter896]

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.

[@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 👍

[@maces1405]

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

[@Fisherdanpro23]

Steve, " another one, that's three right in a row"!!

[@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.

[@Catfishbill66]

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

[@pennywise3381]

Great video Steve! You are the man!!

[@garypauley7759]

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

[@tamarcoleman1916]

Great video Steve!

[@garyanddoris6022]

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

[@ryanharrod1155]

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

[@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.

[@shellcrackerlover5889]

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

[@JohnnyBoy66693]

I like your catfish videos

[@cardinalprosoftwash]

“I can’t get em in the boat!” We all want to say that one day lol

[@mikebryant9493]

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

[@jofieh.5302]

Everytime i stop by hes got a pig in the boat. This guys a pro !

[@bobbygreen2291]

I really like those red rods.

[@mikedavisclassiccountry8704]

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

[@larryfetters212]

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

[@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!

[@shanedunn7475]

Another great video steve nice pig of a flathead

[@bigoljoe1829]

haha that ol boy on that other boat was tweakin his ass off. XD Ya'll see how he kept sticking his tongue all the way out like he was slurpin up flies? hahah dude was geettered out

[@CarolinaCatDaddy]

I came to the comments to see if anyone else noticed lol.

[@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!!!!!

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

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

[@MReynolds101]

That was huge, totally awesome Mate

[@petekinne2702]

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

[@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 !!

[@jessegilson7]

Such a great vid, I would love to go fishing with you and get some of those pigs

[@MrBogeyone]

You're gonna have to put a crane on that boat like Salt and Pepper on Swamp people........LOL

[@brucewayy]

Excellent video

[@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

[@WhiskerWhippers]

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

[@miguelnation1722]

That's a nice FLATHEAD, I'M GOING THIS WEEKEND 👍👍👍

[@JustinsFishinFetish]

Awesome video. I dont know squat about fishing in the river. But watching and learning from you I might have a chance to catch more than sticks.

[@steele829]

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

[@CFMRocksFishing-Music]

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

[@moralestexasfishing5583]

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

[@septagram6028]

Of all your videos I have watched I’ve never seen you jump so fast to grab a rod lol

[@antiquecatfishing7068]

This may be a little off base, if so I apologize, do you ever do any bank fishing, If so whats the likelyhood of a video of some of your techniques for that?

[@caydonbowen116]

Steve is constantly catching hogs every video I watch

[@rick850angler6]

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

[@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

[@spencersellner5112]

Another awesome video

[@wraithofwar4688]

Steve's the catfish man!

[@ReelLocos]

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

[@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.