FIRST TIME Fishing My BACKYARD CATFISH POND!! --We have a problem...

[@jeremiahkelley1582]

Combine both ponds just make a lil channel where they can move from pond to pond.That would be sick!!!

[@billharrington2300]

I thought the same thing

[@grantrussell3394]

Would be sick

[@fingerscrossedfishing]

This would be the best idea

[@b69maddox]

Great idea

[@calebrichter2565]

He said in his last pond video they are at different levels and would take a massive amount of work and completely change them both

[@codysmith366]

3/8oz slip weight, snap swivel, and treble hook armed with chicken liver works wonders on pond cats. Poke the eye and shank thru the center of liver chunk and direct connect to swivel.

[@baggers-]

Ben I am not a great fan of using gypsum it completely changes the water quality for me I would stick in a couple of bales of organic barley straw

[@shivaraj3729]

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[@matthewpetto8942]

Excellent advice

[@bennybenz.]

I grew up fishing a double pond kind of like yours but idk if that's like a dam between the 2 but thats how ours were and grew up fishing those ponds from mabey 3 or 4 yrs old till my late 20s n my gpa passed away and sold the ponds and the land and he had built a cool ass cabin on In too. Some of the best memories of my life brother. Your boys will never forget this trust me. Keep it up. Outstanding man..🤙😁✊✌

[@Xantheman_]

I agree with @Jeremiah Kelly, please make the ponds connect might make a great environment for the fish and then you have a big variety to fish for in one spot

[@alexjust2333]

Cat fish eat bass eggs off beds, and all of those other fish compete with bass for food. Bass would basically die out sadly

[@vikashwan]

Hello fresh fish looks like a steep up from TV dinner. What a farce !!!

[@brandonyount4196]

For summer months with alot of catfish and those larger bass might want to think of fountains or aerators in ponds as temps rise there will be less oxygen in ponds need all the oxygen they can get

[@cmr1127]

Me and my family watching your video and we also saw you in the pest control commercial..and I'm sitting here telling them how far u have come,I remember watching your videos when you still had your job and your fishing on lunch break,that's me lol...but u have come so far,but not only that..you are the G.O.A.T!!UUUUUUUU BEEEEET YAHTZEE!

[@josephwinton42]

Bars bro extremely proud of Ben, my favorite show to watch after work

[@dointhingswithjake]

I wish I had a backyard pond to fish whenever I want😫😫

[@princen.1796]

You might try one of those castable sonar pods that connect to your phone to check out how the population is doing. they aren't expensive and might be a better first option than a one way path to changing the fish habitat

[@kennethnovak9102]

I would research the use of the gypsum more. I know when it's wet it's like a clay texture & it may kill off your vegetation. I can see the snapper killing the fish especially when they were small. To clear your pond maybe make a waterfall so that the water will go over rocks to clean it like a coy pond.

[@LunarEquity93]

I also like how your feeding machine spits out the feed at one side and all the feed goes into the water and feed your fish that is pretty neat

[@seanhall5024]

gypsum is also made into wall boards for construction. also dental molds and Portland cement. there's also a few other applications but you get the idea.

[@STEEL6W]

Always a pleasure watching your videos. I would like to see the catfish pond stay natural. Makes sense for their habitat.

[@LunarEquity93]

White amurs or grass carp or carp can also help keep your ponds clean

[@jamesmccellon7885]

If the smaller pond is only 5' deep, you should add an aerator. Texas summers can be rough on small shallow ponds. Get some water moving and more oxygen. An aerator will also help clear the water strangely enough. We gained a foot of visibility by adding two aerators to our pond and our fish are thriving now. You just have to wean them onto it tho. If you just put one in full blast and leave it on, your pond will turn over and the fish will die. Start at 30 min a day and work your way up. Your fish will thank you and your pond overall will be healthier. It helps the gunk at the bottom decay faster and makes it cleaner. Look up the benefits

[@jamesmccellon7885]

I'd also add small artificial brush piles to the catfish pond. Cut small pvc 3-4 foot long and concrete them in cinder blocks. Makes for great little habitats

[@scottlefave6205]

Clean that Pond up!

[@randygoober5909]

I don't know if this is even actually feasible but would you consider digging out the section between the two ponds and combing them for a bigger body of water for your fish to grow in? Might be a lot of fun if there's enough water for them!

[@knightfishing]

Saw you in an Orkin pest control commercial today 😂😂 respect the hustle 💪

[@jonathanburke5631]

Damn now I gotta see this lol, good job pest control lmao got a ad click from me off that one

[@knightfishing]

@@jonathanburke5631 I thought it was funny 😂

[@MillikenFishing]

@Cody McDaniel when did I claim I made a mil in a fishing tournament? haha

[@deanflorindo3674]

Love the back yard pond videos. Good job with that bass pond man it’s come a long way

[@shivaraj3729]

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[@brianlee9074]

I enjoy the variety of shows you guys do, from urban fishing to backyard pond. My grandparents lived in Houston. We fished off the pier in Galveston, TX. Give that a try. ✌🏻

[@joewyble]

gypsum works well in small ponds , lived next to a gypsum quarry and a lot of people went there for just that reason

[@calebhildenbrand9878]

Love the backyard pond vids especially stocking ones. keep it up

[@jazminmiller9157]

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[@chrislnflorida5192]

Yes clean the pond. Once u get the water clear, put some cover in for the fish, 5' is shallow!

[@dannyramsey3954]

I always told my son, "hit it like you live" HARD! same applies to fishing. Keep up the good work.

[@shivaraj3729]

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[@jazminmiller9157]

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[@michaelzera9361]

Love the enthusiasm and the videos! The crocs on the other hand............. LOL

[@JMONEY-yj7be]

Plain shredded wheat ball it up on trouble hook catfish absolutely love it

[@craigtucker1202]

Yeah I love the idea of combining the two lines also with a nice channel.

[@ericroot5043]

Do you ever have trouble with muskrats or otters eating your fish? I had my 4 acre lake lake full of large fish (channel cat, crappie, and bass) 7 or 8 years ago. Then got it cleaned out by otters right after that. Seen their droppings with scales in it all around the lake too. Ended up trapping and/shooting them until they were all gone. Quickly restocked and had a lot of large fish again up until a couple years ago. Then had another critter problem and could barely catch anything besides bluegill last summer. So far this spring I've only seen one muskrat and I got rid of it. Went fishing several times and have only caught a couple bluegill again. Located in West Central Illinois.

[@MoneyLinez]

You already are investing your time into your propertys landscape & game so keep up the good work brother !

[@shivaraj3729]

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[@pdxace1979]

watch bamabass and his pond build, he treats his ponds too,

[@ricrinehart975]

I would take your backhoe and dig a few buckets out in different spots of the lake to make some holes make it deeper that will help clear the Water 2

[@thebeardedangler8714]

I love that you have these ponds to teach your kids on!!

[@KillerComedy420]

You should dig a deep canal style ditch to add something a little different to the pond to see how the fish would react it would be a cool learning experience an maybe some fun up close an personal big fish 🎣🎣and if your think big an crazy same idea with the canal but at a pump an one end and make it where you can add current to the canal whenever you want to see how they react

[@mikehutch5921]

The chartreuse color is actually in the dirt. If you drop some in the water the water will turn green. The crawlers eat it and it gives them the color.

[@JohnSmith-kz1ll]

Those bass are huge for that size pond. Keep them feed for sure I fished a pond like that with a feeder catching 5 to 6 pound bass guys on hotdogs by the feeder.

[@NaziZombs]

Yeah like somebody else had commented earlier, make a channel to connect the ponds. Maybe build a bridge up and over it for structure?

[@bartgarrett7710]

Definitely clean that pond up brother !

[@brandonevans2015]

Yes sir clean it up and also put a few spruce trees in it to give them space to spawn.

[@mixed-redneck7174]

Need to use one of them bluegill for bait since the catfish like feeding on them posible could find bigger catfish ?

[@jasonphillips752]

please do it I would love to see the full pond and see more catfish videos from you!

[@baitcasterdisaster8981]

Your backyard is like heaven. I don’t think I’d spend much time trying to catch those catfish when you got huge aggressive bass a few feet away. You get to fish those Texas lakes for huge studs in the teens and then when you’re home you can just go out in the backyard and catch giant bass on topwater or however you want to catch them that day. You’re living the dream Ben!!

[@shivaraj3729]

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[@flip5097]

Ben you should do some controlled burning around the ponds to get rid of some of the weeds

[@MoneyLinez]

Do it bro !

[@unsafestcolt2766]

those are AMAZING Large Mouth bass a true fisherman's paradise

[@ayytony720]

I have caught way more channel cats with night crawlers than anything else. 3 worms on a big treble hook, and they move and drum on the bottom which attracts the cats.

[@gmkst9]

I want to see what gypsum can do to clear that pond up. Interesting how clear your other pond is.

[@hartsfishmichigan77]

ORKIN!!!! So great to see your brand grow!!

[@hoffmanxgunnar]

I do that too even when lake fishing in a hot spot i throw out fish food or maggots or wax worms get the area riled up and get start casting in that area and get a bite almost every cast

[@dropemdaedae556]

Bro u made me switch over from ace videos/ high adventure videos to your channel, you’re toooooo consistent with 🔥 content (not switching up completely on my boys)

[@eddycountyfishingnm]

I tried that stuff a few years back, ima have to try it again. Great video.

[@robertraney2067]

I think it would be a great idea for sure. Is the pond as deep as you would like it? Or given any thought to making then any bigger?

[@shivaraj3729]

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[@bigd_tv513]

Yeah boy so glad u got a kitty pond too man that's awesome best of both worlds

[@kellyfitz852]

I have caught crazy catfish on minnows and cube steak. My friend had a pond on his property. You have to catch and eat sometimes. There was a drought a few years ago. We could not catch them fast enough before they went belly up. Not enough oxygen 😢

[@Van1018s]

I live in north Florida. Stocked my 1 acre pond, roughly 8 feet deep, with channels, bluegill, and bass. Roughly 6 years ago. Will be 6 years in June so next month. I have fed them well. So far my biggest channel was 22lbs. 5-10lb is very common. None of them were over 3 inches when they went in. Biggest bluegill 1lb 5oz. Biggest largemouth. 11lb 5oz. Pond was pure grass which I cleared out and there were zero fish I stocked it. Nothing but turtles, which I got all of out. Never feed before you fish. They get accustomed to only eating what you feed them. I find for catfish chicken, the stinkier the better, works best. Or cut up a bluegill.

[@FoxTenson]

Asked a cousin who is in fisheries and a response was if you put any big blue or flatheads in that pond with the rest the chances are that big catfish is the reason the fish levels are low. A few large blues or especially flatheads can clean out a pond as its hard to support them due to how much they eat. They eat other catfish too! You might have a big one in there chomping all your small ones. Its a common problem in farm ponds where people try to stock big flatheads in the midwest, apparently.

[@kountreethugen]

You need a live scope on your bantam boat and scope the pond that would be awesome might even answer so mystery and what's in the pond

[@dougcadungog166]

Yes, please add the gypsum to clear up the water. It would be awesome to see that!

[@chuckwagonproductions1140]

He catches a seven like he caught a 2 pounder!😂 great video! Keep it up! Try using koolaid soaked hotdogs. It sounds dumb but it’s a great bank fishing catfish bait!

[@nathanielkrause3143]

Catfish are nocturnal species and if left without challenger predator species etc, They will actually become very docile during the day, which is what you are experiencing. It looked to be a very clear and sunny day, catfish don't actively seek out bait/prey during the day unless it is placed right in front of them. Catfish that size won't even search during the day hours for scented bait, which is what you were using. Had it been an overcast day, light pressure. Maybe even some rain. Those catfish would be blowing up. Try coming back during the dusk hours next time and take measurements then. Also, catfish LOVE glowsticks! Use glowsticks attached to sinkers/bobbers, but please ensure they are eco friendly. Don't want chemicals ending up in your pond! Cheers!

[@derickstufflebeam1624]

“Turtleologist”hahahah. Literally lol’d when I heard that. 😂😂

[@carbonatedmoose7872]

Some underwater vegetation could help clean up the pond but you'll need to keep a eye on it to make sure it doesn't get out of control

[@seanmadden3918]

Should set up some permanent pole holders around the catfish pound.

[@logansanto1553]

Love the pond management/fishing videos

[@jeffadams3277]

What is your water temp? Stink baits work good when the water warms up.

[@MrForrestcl]

When I was a kid a put seven bullhead in my pond and every year the bullhead would would mate more and more until there were so many 4 to 5 inch bullhead that they took over the whole pond.

[@michaelguerrero6176]

I want to see the before and after. Of that pond getting cleaned.

[@jazminmiller9157]

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[@Syncedits17]

i use the same bait in my backyard and they LOVE that stuff

[@michaelschultz5127]

Hey man, always remember, I bad day fishing is always better than a good day at work.. But always have fun fishing!!

[@weld4200]

Connect the ponds the water will clear up its needs circulation ...put a pump fountain in at least one of em

[@adroutdoors6206]

second fish was a channel forsure but love that cat pond man your living the dream

[@zTHEMADHATTERz]

Saw the Orkin comm this morning. 😆👏🏼 The hustle is real!!! 💪💪 Keep up the grind!

[@mygameistight253]

How deep are the ponds ? And what's the biggest bass in there you think ?

[@louiscobbs1170]

Gypsum is used in sheetrock Just think about it they've pond irrigation system (solar) for 600 pump filteration system with it

[@towman72gmc]

Make dough balls out of the food pellets. Grind them up in a cheap blender, ad jello and water.

[@turboman4736]

Okay you got me intrigued I need to know more about this gypsum

[@kevinwaldhart4383]

Hell yeah brother, clean that pond up!

[@robertreed4984]

I used gypsum in my pond and it cleared it up quick

[@mookie84]

I never knew I was into pond management until your videos

[@lewisjohnson2732]

That would be awesome ! Need some flats in there

[@briangreenfield7236]

Wouldn't ducks help alot with the pond ?

[@jigacidal1188]

You could seine the little pond to see what's in it. Start it over fresh with blue gill stock you already have . Use it as a feeder pond for the bass if the cats aren't growing right. You could grow your own food for the mega bass in the bass pond. Also every catfish pond I've seen is muddy. I think the little turds stir up the bottom.

[@shivaraj3729]

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[@troyharper7546]

Great video Mfer 💥💥🇺🇸🇺🇸 Got some Bigguns in that there Bass Pond 🔥💯

[@wesley7202]

Catfish punch bait is easier to use than magic bait because it comes in jars or tubs and all you have to do after you use it is put the lid back on it and it works better than magic bait because some of it comes off in the water causing a scent trail and all you need is a bare treble hook and push it in and pull out at a angle and trust me it's deadly

[@rockyriveroutdoors]

Cool to see you using that feed product. Probably came from the feed mill I work at. That’s all we make, fish feed. Sportsman’s choice and triton. Check out the white tag on the bag, see if it came from Louisiana?

[@DeChane369]

I want to see that pond clean!

[@kevincurry4304]

I would definitely like to see clear water in your catfish pond !! Cheers mate !!

[@shivaraj3729]

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[@DirtyBargzzz]

i want cole to flipper spread it all around! that would be golden content for sure!

[@sarahakin2535]

Either way it will stay muddy with the channel cat because our farm pond which we call the catfish pond is muddy looking water and we have done everything to clear it and it just won’t.

[@mattiethedogtrainer4212]

Notice the little one ate the natural food while the big ones choose the new stinky stuff. If I was to use stink bait I put them on hook and freeze them. That way they stay on hook better and longer.

[@bobr7380]

Not the biggest expert on catfishing but from experience I've always found chicken livers are the best bait for cats. Chicken liver never fails and is probably than that mystery bait. You can find it in the chicken section at Walmart. Big cats like cut up Skipjack.

[@tylerwill6015]

The home pond videos are always great

[@DP3333]

Love your bass pond man nothing but studs and tanks ✊🏻🔥

[@brandondavis6263]

Try fishing under a float. In my experience sometimes fishing for cats in ponds it's best not to fish the bottom.

[@austinrayblackwell1119]

Do chicken strips soaked in butternut carp bait or any thing sweet smelling

[@brianjeanguenin3262]

Love the ponds!Also saw new commercial awesome 👍

[@joshuaslavens4056]

I just seent ya on a commercial bruh. Good for you man keep doing you the Sky is the limit

[@eltonbutterfield]

You should be growing a big awesome garden on that property. Permaculture food forests in that southern climate. 👍

[@tommymann69]

I love your catfish pond