Fishing with SUCKERS at a Steam Plant

[@colink8954]

I’ve been going through some rough times man but I can always count on your content to brighten my mood. Keep up what you’re doing it’s a lot more than just some entertainment.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you. Hope things get better for you soon.

[@Mailman29680]

A lot of great info in your videos.......you have me seriously considering an Old Towne Autopilot 136. Keep up the great videos

[@mitchelbunch2956]

Watching your videos encourages me to get back to what I love! I have definitely missed 🎣 thanks!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Mitchel!

[@butchcozine3907]

Love your show been watching for a year now keep up thd good work

[@patternpaper4940]

*crushes my pb* “That’s decent. That’s a fun size.”

[@KayakCatfish]

It is easy to get spoiled fishing around here. Thanks for watching!

[@MattLaClear]

I catch a 5 pound channel cat and I act like it's a fun sizer. Though I can release them into hot oil.

[@ericwhitlow7364]

Our best catfish spot was at the hot water discharge of the coal power plant. They just took the last chimney down from that plant. We have yet to find another spot like it.

[@KayakCatfish]

Fishing at our steam plant used to be a lot better back when it made the water warm too. I miss those days.

[@cumberlandfishingandoutdoo3191]

Good fishin'! Sucker is becoming my favorite catfish bait. The creek that runs the edge of the property loads up with them in spring, great bait. Good luck!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@amycompton8053]

Fishing the clinch river is always great

[@KayakCatfish]

I have caught some big ones there

[@troutloaf158]

Well yee freakin haw! Boi you got er! That’s a big feesh plus only 20 minutes into the dae.

[@lannyseals2084]

Man those suckers are like gold up around here in my waters, it's like candy to them and it gets you out of a lot of jam's when nothing is hitting, awesome stuff brother!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Lanny!

[@LKNDIY]

I used to catch lizard fish and use them as bait to catch halibut off the Southern California coast. They would always eat my squid, so I nose hooked one and dropped it down. Rarely used squid after that day...great bait.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobbysoza3798]

Awesome video Justin definitely would try the new bait out for some cats this weekend nice to see you back fishing again

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Bobby!

[@loganmcvoy3478]

Been studying what you have been doing and have been catching more fish!! Keep making videos they are great. I live 30 miles west of Nashville I fish the Cumberland and Tennessee river most of the time.

[@trevordeal8955]

My oldest boy turned me on to your channel and I am hooked.

[@mehoe1000]

I seen you fishing on my way home from work over from the I 40 bridge

[@KayakCatfish]

Small world

[@mehoe1000]

I actually only live at most 5 minutes from the steam plant in swan pond caught some of my best fish bank fishing there

[@ericharris4100]

@@KayakCatfish looking to buy a kayak what type do you have

[@stinkyelk986]

@@ericharris4100 It's in the description of the video.

[@SmoothAndScaley]

Is this the Oak Ridge steam plant?

[@aj-fb5yi]

I baught one of those ugly stick catfish rods last yr and absolutely love it. I use it on the Sacramento river here in northern california for striper fishing.

[@KayakCatfish]

Awesome! They are a great rod for the money.

[@ManiacRider3113]

I bought 1 Now I have 4 Love'em.

[@Hgodly_gaming]

The first fish you got look alittle smaller than the biggest catfish I've caught and you pulled him in easy and I caught mine on the bank of buggs island

[@tomw3380]

It is amazing how the cats seem to select one bait when there are several offered. Always enjoy the videos. I'll be watching for the next one. tight lines

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tom!

[@nrgyzr2012]

I've heard suckers make an excellent bait. We normally use bluegills, or bullhead catfish for bait. Here in Indiana, I fish mostly in the White River. And suckers are here, but man!!! Are they hard to find & catch for some reason! Another great video Justin! Loved it!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@adamlee8823]

You definitely put the work in good vid the fish finders help got to know how to read everything 👍👊

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Adam!

[@dannycano2551]

Thank you again for sharing your video's not bad day always enjoy watching you catch them no matter how big they are keep on fishing.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Danny!

[@marktempleton346]

I think a 150 pound flathead tried to eat that first blue. LOL He looked rough maybe he went though the dam. Nice fish as always Justin.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Mark!

[@RalphBarton-fishing]

That first one was a beauty... we have alot of big fish in a variety of species up here in New York... But one time in my life I've got to get down south for those big cats

[@KayakCatfish]

Hope you make it down here someday.

[@RalphBarton-fishing]

@@KayakCatfish I've got a really good buddy in Murfreesboro Tenn... He's been telling me to come down. He's a bass guy, which I am not..

[@survivingwith812catfishing]

Absolutely cannot beat redhorse . Yes sir great video !

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@markkoranjr6426]

Nice fish! Upgrading to a power handle for your reels would make landing a giant a bit easier.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Mark

[@lonewolf56308]

Your catfish at the 9 minute mark looks like it had been in a fight with a much much bigger catfish. They're not that big up here but man, can they scrap!

[@xarrow81]

love how you have a monster on and the first thing out your mouth; (I hope my head is still on!)

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! It’s all about the bait lol

[@brianvest5533]

Its approx 2 ft from the reel to the first eye so you could count down to get the depth if you wanted....thanks for the vids bro im loving them. About to get back into fishing thanks for the insporation

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Brian!

[@sabrinashelton918]

Love your videos, I look forward to them, can’t wait to see the next one.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Sabrina!

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Justin We saw that dink fish. Better than a bad day at work.🙂😎

[@KayakCatfish]

You got that right. I would rather fish than work any day.

[@GardeningWithSkinnyBoyRandy]

I love fishing too.! Thanks for sharing this video with us

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@Rodanielmatei]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ6Zaph7j52bo6s

[@samualoutdoors8507]

I’ve always wanted to fish a steam plant i don’t know why. Lol. Nice fish man I love your videos bubba 🔥🔥🤘

[@Quantum-]

I fished an old plant in SC just outside of Charleston somewhere. Saw a snapper in that pond so large I thought it was a tortoise.

[@chrisclement893]

Found your video a couple of weeks ago and love watching them all.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Chris!

[@clarkbreen4634]

Good day fishing, always good to get those trophy fish

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Clark!

[@chadnolte1546]

Good to see ya back great video good job on the 2 nice blues. I did see the dink at the end. That pool noodle is a great idea I will have to do that. I have learned a lot from u Justin thank you sir.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Chad!

[@richardshellnutt5138]

Love your approach to fishing and your attitude. Keep up the great videos!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Richard!

[@petenunnery2292]

Another amazing video Justin. Glad you are back home. I can't wait for the next one. Tight lines my friend.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Pete!

[@truethought2581]

Great stuff. Thanks for posting. Tight lines to ya. Oh yea, nice bonus fish.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@michaelsule1750]

I recently started watching your you tube. Love it. Have you ever fished the TVA plant on the Cumberland River. Would you be up for a travel trip there. I used to bank fish there for several years.

[@apointtomake1517]

was not expecting that monster to surface.

[@KayakCatfish]

It surprised me too

[@TNRVG]

We lost an absolute monster near there the other weekend. Always a good area to fish!

[@bigdzombieman]

Channel cats love sunfish. To the 5-10lb stockers I got in my area, greenies are cat candy.

[@KayakCatfish]

I try my best to avoid channel cats. They are a pest around here.

[@bigdzombieman]

Tiny guys compared to what you catch 😂

[@davidchappell1548]

Love the videos. Even the ones dissing my "beloved" channel cats lol. What navionics app do you use?

[@bobbynewton9247]

Went ahead and hit the like button before video started enjoy your channel

[@7234jmorris]

Hey KC!! I was coming back from work and seen you sitting out there and blew my horn as I went across the bridge!! Keep up the great work!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jason!

[@lmfishing5807]

Love the videos! I can’t seem to catch any where I’m at right now so it’s good to watch some great videos! 👍

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@deannanphillips]

Man that first fish looked rough. Poor guy. Got some great catches!! Keep it up!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Deanna!

[@daviddura1172]

where would kayak fishing be without pool noodles, if its in your yak-its gotta float.......great video, been over that bridge 2x, going to Maryville area and headin back to Dallas area......

[@KayakCatfish]

Gets expensive losing stuff overboard. Pool noodles have saved me some money through the years.

Sensational fishing, this place has good fish congratulations the video was beautiful. *Hug!* 👍🎣

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@SuperHank777]

Nice! It’s rained here for three weekends in a row lol. I’m just trying to hunt lately.

[@KayakCatfish]

Been a long time since I have seen your name pop up on here. You have slipped down to number 3 fan.

[@SuperHank777]

Kayak Catfish ahahah with this weather I’ll be back up to number one soon Ahahaha

[@brianforrest3377]

Great video Man no monsters but a fish is a fish want be long it be spring again can't wait till u

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Brian!

[@maxwizz1]

Have you ever had luck with the "stink" baits on the market.....Doc's, catfish charlie, etc?

[@KayakCatfish]

No, I don’t use those type of baits.

[@skiie]

Jeez that first blue head just got out of fight club

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! Yeah he was looking pretty rough

[@michaelrogers4285]

Awesome video, have a great year in 2020 Justin 👍

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Michael!

[@Wackacat]

Hey KC, iFish South Texas out of a 14ft Jon deep and wide. I do lots of drift and suspended fishing like you. Most guys say, if you don't hook up with in 30 minutes go somewhere else. I think I'm listening to the wrong guys cuz you sit there for hours and catch a nice fish!! My question is I see you pulling your bait out of plastic bags? Does it really keep for long that way? Would love to see you show us how do you keep bait for the day especially when you caught it the day before? Thank you!!

[@KayakCatfish]

My next video is actually going to be about sitting on one spot versus constantly moving. It should be up on Tuesday night. As for bait, I just put it in a ziplock bag and then pack ice around the bag in my cooler. Keeps the bait from sitting in water and getting mushy.

[@Wackacat]

@@KayakCatfish that's awesome thanks for the response!

[@bighook9345]

the hits keep coming thanks for sharing brother

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@michaelducat6835]

Still getting them nice.Thx for the videos keep it up

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Michael!

[@thegravescave4752]

Man I get so excited when I see you’ve put a new video up!! Best fishing videos on yt good bonus fish!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Derick!

[@Rodanielmatei]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ6Zaph7j52bo6s I THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS

[@robertspray2717]

So I guess your part Kayak Kowboy now, throwing lassos around those unsuspecting blues. Catch'em any way you can right?

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! Yeah I take them any way I can get them.

[@jaredsmith6272]

Another good one Justin!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jared!

[@72hernest]

Good to see you out there again man!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@timothyjones9430]

First time watching you. Nice video. Great commentary. Well done.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching.

[@timothyjones9430]

@@KayakCatfish I live on a small Pacific Island 3000 miles South West of Hawaii called American Samoa. (Im originally a good old country boy from PA) I live on a 120ft 200ton ship anchored in the harbor. I am semi-retired and often fish the near by deep ocean for tuna, Marlin and Giant Sharks. 20 years ago I had a shark up to the boat that was 33ft and i think it was 30% larger then the world record. IN those days everyone didnt have an Iphone with a camera or random recording ability. It was bigger than my boat and very dangerous. I have a bigger fishing boat now and I am back hunting that beast or another one like it. Im not a sport fisherman. IM a meat hunter. What I cant use I give to needy families. I use live bait and I usually drift fish different depths much like you only on a slightly larger scale. But as I watched your video, I saw myself sitting like you patently with bait in the water enjoying the day just like you. I really enjoyed the commentary and your catfish were really beautiful size. If your ever in the neighborhood I would love to take you on a day out. We dont always catch. But when we do, you will need a day or two for your muscles to recover. LOL..... The weather is great right now. I may go fishing this week. You have inspired me to video the day out for at minimum my grandsons pleasure to watch in the future. Maybe I will post on line. Who knows. But your kind of fishing is my kind of fishing 100%. Good luck! I will be watching.

[@jeremyjones9251]

Another good video brother.that first blue was awesome!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@sherylforrest5000]

You caught some pretty good ones. Glad to see you back on the waters it’s been a while we been waiting on one of your videos. Can’t wait till the next. Peace ✌🏻 and God bless.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Sheryl!

[@windwhipped5]

Aint much to look at but its action..i say that every friday night.. i spend the rest of the weekend fishin.

[@KayakCatfish]

Hahaha!!!! That cracked me up.

[@haleighaltice398]

Will you be at the catfish conference in Febuary with deter melhorn and catfish Dave

[@KayakCatfish]

No, I won’t be attending.

[@jamesstatzer3022]

Nice fish I fished that exact spot a couple weeks ago and didn't catch anything. You ever thought about making a video of catching bait? As always enjoyed the video keep them coming.

[@KayakCatfish]

I have several videos on my channel showing me catching bait. I’m sure I’ll make some more in the future though.

[@MrStradia]

Man that first dude was tore up. Looks like he may have found an intake line or something.

[@christopherengland6430]

Fishing near that plant, is it warmer water?? I ask because there is a power plant north of me and wondered if the fish bite better in the warmer water

[@KayakCatfish]

Our steam plant doesn’t make the water warm anymore. Fishing was much better there when it did get warm though.

[@j246802]

Shucks, just let fish have a free meal, he gave you a good ride, show some appreciation!

[@troutmagnetman]

Good video....way to put the time in.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Randy!

[@jefferywine6249]

What do you catch the sucker on?

[@KayakCatfish]

Cast net

[@dave5799]

How fast of a current is too fast? Is slack water with less structure better than structure in current? 1-1.5mph is about what we have right now... typically in the main flow.

[@hustonwitt9425]

Welcome back, thanks for the video well done as always. I was being to think you quit KZbin

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! There was like 9 days between videos and I literally had people emailing me wanting to know what was going on lol.

[@hustonwitt9425]

@@KayakCatfish goes to show how well your doing the videos.

[@l.cmoses6138]

That looks fun but scary.

[@KayakCatfish]

It’s a blast

[@benjicooper4738]

Love your videos 👍 keep it up buddy 🤟

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Benji!

[@williamsoriano4557]

Nice rod n reel sir,,,

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks William!

[@KayakMike]

So question - when that fish flopped off, you can take a screen shot from your computer from the video, send that to an email. Then get to that email from your phone and download the picture. You clearly got the fish on camera - would they accept that picture for the tournament - or would they deny it because it doesn't have the time/gps stamp? Because I'm a month or two away from joining you guys in these tournaments, but I don't have much of a choice of when I can fish so if it's raining - I'll be out there without my phone - but my camera *isn't water proof. Just trying to figure out a work around.

[@KayakCatfish]

It would ultimately be up to the tournament judge as to whether or not the fish would be accepted. Per the official rules, it should be disqualified, however, with raw video footage showing the location and a date/time stamp on the video, a good case could be made to have it approved. When you join the tournaments, it is best to make sure you try to get a cell phone pic though.

[@KyleC0430]

You are exactly right I have never honestly had much luck with bream! Reckon why that is?

[@movedownsouthfilms936]

Nice fishing man

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@ernestodiaz7828]

Ey man been following u for a while pretty cool videos keep it up

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Ernesto!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I love those suckers. Just wish I could find them consistently. Great video as always👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I wish I could get them more consistently too.

[@timothygreen9884]

Justin what’s that weird shaped tall building or structure on the right side of the steam or smoke stacks ? Just wondering , because it doesn’t quite look like a building . So

[@mikefrank4880]

Loved it It would scare me to death to try and land something that big in a little kayak

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Mike!

[@wolfslayer879]

How ya holding yourself in place? You have an I pilot on or a small anchor?

[@KayakCatfish]

I use an anchor.

[@derekhaenny4342]

What type and size hooks you use for those giant 30+ inch cats?

[@KayakCatfish]

Mustad demon circle hooks in the 10/0 size

[@HeadtoTailBBQCooking]

Good ole bonus cat! 👍🏻

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks for watching!

[@douglasmedlin7159]

Checked out another old one I've miss watching, bet you don't miss those 6500's retrieve rates those daiwa and shimano's just eat up the line.

[@KayakCatfish]

It would definitely be hard to go back to the slower retrieval speeds

[@chrisreumont]

Nice video Justin.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Chris!

[@nelsonlanglois8769]

Abu Garcia reels.... What model number ...? 5500..? I thought you switched ta 6500....?

[@KayakCatfish]

C3 6500

[@mikecha1957]

Not too shabby at all. I sure like that measuring board. Where can I get one?

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Muskie bumper makes the measuring boards. Just let him know you need the catfish version with the bigger bump.

[@mikecha1957]

@@KayakCatfish Thanks so much for the reply. I appreciate that.

[@mikecha1957]

I contacted Jetemy at Muskie Bumper they are going to build one for me with my KZbin logo. Thanks for the info Justin.

[@KayakCatfish]

Awesome! Hope it works well for you

[@fishnmaster421]

Does these blues not bite your thumb/hand? I lip bass and stripe but I’m weary of thumbing cats.

[@KayakCatfish]

I usually wear a glove to keep from getting my hand tore up.

[@philkc2446]

What kind of fish finder works good for identifying types fish for a rookir

[@KayakCatfish]

Lots of good options on the market. All of the major brands are good quality.

[@lonestarcatfish473]

I always get a kick out of your indifference to those "dinks". Those would make my day :) It's all relative I guess. If you want to see lots of those "dinks" check out my last video.

[@KayakCatfish]

I oftentimes get annoyed with the dinks for stealing my bait. It is easy to catch 50-100 per day here when specifically targeting fish that size.

[@lonestarcatfish473]

@@KayakCatfish Totally understand. My wife likes to make fun of me when she sees you throw those back quickly. Wife: "That's bigger than any of your fish!!" So thanks for that Justin ;)

[@der3k7]

I haven’t been on this channel in a while! Man you’ve blown up! Great work!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Glad to have you back

[@calkidsbradley40]

First time viewer . Love this guy, forgot to charge battery...….I left my paddle sitting in the garage last time out. Good info shared in a easy way. Thanks

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@chuckcassel5417]

Ha ha ha. , I left my gas tank and had to go home and get it !

[@Glennpartsequipment]

Hello sir Your bait ( sucker ) that’s the same fish as a carp isn’t it? Nice fish and video

[@danieledwards4345]

I love that boat

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@meleciolopez7345]

what kayak are you using?

[@KayakCatfish]

Hobie Pro Angler 14

[@MichaelBrazdaFilms]

Great videos. What water temps do you feel are too low for cat fishing the Tennessee river area, more or less?

[@MichaelBrazdaFilms]

I noticed the January date on this video is close to the coldest time of the year, your action was very good considering this.