Five CATFISH Tips I Wish I'd Known

The video contains five catfishing tips that I wish I had know when I started fishing for catfish. Everything from the best catfish bait to the best time to fish for catfish are some of the topics I cover in this catfish fishing video. Many of these catfishing trips can be turned into tricks for catching catfish that you can use.
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[@joekiss7177]

The fact that you let people know that Walmart has inexpensive equipment that can catch you cat fish even though you use more expensive brands speaks a lot about your character. I love that you just want to teach people how to fish and not sell something that's not necessarily needed! Thanks again deiter!

[@DieterMelhorn]

Thanks for watching!

[@frankdryer2935]

I feel the same. A buddy of mine asked me about catfishing and told me he was going to save up for a $150 rod and reel combo yet earlier this month I caught a 22 lb blue on a $30 walmart rod. I explained it as "you don't need royal honey to catch flies".

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

I use to catch lots of fish when I had a boat. I always used cheap rod and reels unless I bought them used or I have points for free equipment on my credit card.

[@gwb8445]

All of my fishing gear comes from Walmart, garage sales or thrift stores. I catch plenty of cats & bass!

[@naughtydorf18]

Catfish lessons I've learned. 1. Catfish don't read the manuals. 2. Catfish relate to heavy cover just like a bass or crappie would. 3. Catfish will hit that chewed up worm you fail to replace on hook. 4. If you value your truck and trailer, and have no intention to interact with weirdos, don't night fish.

[@arekblack4068]

I need to find one of those neon signs.

[@garybiggs9010]

Fishing Shallow... I like to hang a live Bluegill 5 inches under a bobber and fish them about 2' out from the front of weed beds along the bank. Water depth about 18 - 24". I've caught nice Channel, LM Bass and Walleye/ Saugeye doing that.

[@davidwoolsey2135]

BRILLIANT! I don't hunt for trophy fish..., if I get one, I've been really blessed, but instead I go for catfish to EAT "EM! Watchin' Mr. Melhorn's videos, I found several things I was doing wrong about my rig set up, and am looking forward to catchin' more fish... from the riverbank, no less!

[@raybrewer5319]

Also memory fishing. Fishing the same spot just because you caught some in that spot. The most fun I've had I didn't catch a thing. Just getting out and enjoying the time.

[@buffydivine3079]

😂I was watching “romance catfish” stories and came across this. Grew up ocean fishing in New York. Hubby wants to go fresh water fishing. Good tips. A lot seems similar.

[@letsgofishing24.7]

Those are good tips. Especially the Deep one.

[@QC.b.r.i.a.n..]

Once I got away from eagle claw snelled bait holder hooks my hookups increased by far

[@pedrocruz4710]

Good tips, Thanks Dieter!

[@JC-rh5zi]

Got my first cat today was fishing for bluegill now I’m hooked

[@SizeMattersCatfishing]

Another great informational video Dieter! Keep it up brother!

[@waynevaughan2781]

Thanks again for another great video. Great advice.

[@bobbynewton9247]

Good point Dieter great information

[@gwb8445]

Excellent practical advice!

[@michaeltyler5035]

Thanks Dieter for the helpful tips!

[@dannyspry5073]

Thanks Dieter big help much appreciated

[@dalehayslip5008]

Learned a lot watching your videos glad to see you doing more lives.

[@mauricejenkins2819]

Thank you for your information! You are the BEST 👊

[@zackmurray6107]

Dieter great no nonsense advice keep it up.

[@CastBlastCamp]

Great tips Dieter! Keep at it brother!

[@chevybuddoutdoors6448]

Awesome!!! So Helpful! i really like your boat! some of those cats you have caught are massive too!

[@brianbelt7919]

Good morning man and I love t these videos

[@Dom_Bailey]

Great video thanks🔥🔥

[@williammason9789]

So true (you don't need heavy, expensive gear). I've caught more fish on my lightest rig, a Lew's XJ. Also, not expensive, $39 at Walmart.

[@jakestarr4718]

right! i caught more fish on a $5 snoopy reel than my buddy did on his fancy penn setup.

[@McWhiskersFishing]

Thanks for all you do to help us newcomers...especially on a limited income! Your tips have helped me a lot!

[@DaddyDog]

Haha you hit pretty much all of the things I've been stressing over with catfishing lately 😅 the big one for me is my local lake opens their gates at 6am... too late, and closes them at 10pm too early lol

[@garybiggs9010]

Mistake the hurts me: I use my braid main line until it gets too worn and week at the end. It will cast my weight and bait just fine, but breaks when you're fighting a nice fish. I finally started checking them by putting my foot on the swivel end and giving a hard yank. I had to pull off about 15' of line till I got down to some strong line that wouldn't snap. And this is 80lb. Of course I've used the same line on my rods for about 6 years now and know the line should be turned around and rewound or replaced with new. Check your Mono leaders too for wear, nicks, abrasions, etc.

[@vinhha6073]

Yes Sir you are right , I do learn a lots from your vid’s, thank you by the way.. yes one day my day off I just feel like go fishing. I’m thinking like nahh catfish don’t eat à day time.. but I did get one very good side ,,actually in Oregon catfish over 10 pounds it’s big I mean where I used to fish.. now I watch your vid.. you are truly right… 🤓🤓

[@spencer6764]

Cool thanks for sharing your videos. What size of catfish are best to eat? And why. 👍🏻

[@johnbanks7821]

We live close to the ohiio river east of Cincinnati trolling with planer boards is great way to catch blues here but we catch alot of flathead and for some reason flathead do bite better at nite we usually anchor fish for flathead with live shad

[@jeremiahmacialek9207]

Best cat fish bait I've ever used is hot dog dipped in peanut butter.

[@kennethtephabock5634]

Love your videos buddy

[@DieterMelhorn]

Thank you very much for those words!

[@ryanmoore5329]

I appreciate your honesty, right from the start you earned my respect. Great instructional video and excellent advice. Thank you sir!

[@DieterMelhorn]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@gunfisher4661]

The one tip reminds me of when I went and bought a big heavy weight out fit to catch big ones with, first trip out I was catching 3-4 lber`s and reeling them in like a 1/8 oz rooster tail there just wasn`t no fun in that. I`ve caught many nice cats 2 ft from the bank day or night.

[@Dr.PhilGood78]

Yep, no need for big or expensive gear. I've caught big catfish (about 3 ft long) on a piece of nightcrawler and a small no.2 hook in the evening hours.

[@robertkreachbaum4546]

Excellent advice as always Dieter. Thanks for sharing! One tip that I heard years ago that I've found helpful is don't be afraid to downsize your bait size, especially during the coldest time of the season ( I'm up north in Ohio). 🙂

[@waynevaughan2781]

My biggest catfish have all came on half dollar size baits.

[@JamesKite-xj3yd]

Your talking about using chicken I live in Joplin Carthage Missouri area and just find chicken works very well

[@wesleyharden-nd8jf]

In the summertime it's better especially in texas with 100 degree Temps

[@fishingshack]

You are very professional and excellent, I love you dear Thank you for watching my videos 🙏🙏

[@craesh1001]

Largemouth bass make excellent bait!

[@quietobserver4636]

I have a couple of 6.5 ft Ugly sticks that I've had for 20 years. They were 7ft, but I shut them in the tailgate.😂😂 Sad thing is, it wasn't at the same time.😂😂

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

Turkey Liver is better than chicken liver. It freezes good and stays on your hook better. In most rivers and lakes Skipjack Herring is the best bait. We use to use the eggs and catch big fish. You let them stay in the sun and they stay on your hook.

[@jeffchaffee1235]

Good morning

[@damriverboys7794]

Great video only thing better about night fishing is the bite picks up in high traffic areas

[@mariojacob791]

Best baits for brown bullhead

[@whiskerseeker365]

do you know what types of shad are in lake Wyllie and the Catawba river by chance? ive caught more decent cats up 18 to 30ft this fall then i ever have!!

[@DieterMelhorn]

Gizzard Shad (larger) and threadfin shad (smaller / more abundant)

[@robbiesmith9786]

Is it better to fish turnments or have more money to go fishing

[@rickalsip2329]

My biggest mistake was tying bad knots

[@garybiggs9010]

I usually tie good knots. My issue is, I use my main line braid until it gets too worn and week at the end. It will cast my weight and bait just fine, but break when you're fighting a nice fish. I finally started checking them by putting my foot on the swivel end and giving a hard yank. I had to pull off about 15' of line till I got down to some strong line that wouldn't snap. And this is 80lb. Of course I've used the same line on my rods for about 6 years now and know the line should be turned around and rewound or replaced with new. Check your Mono leaders too for wear, nicks, abrasions, etc.

[@lacavisfitzgerald]

Lost a lure today cuz I rushed it 😂😂

[@katfishbum2845]

The best fish I've caught came out of 2 to 4 feet of water

[@michaelmichellevillareal2487]

I invite you to come and fish our town lake in Texas cosden lake in big spring tx

[@catfishin4reel274]

Great topic thanks

[@terryhancock]

The Arkansas river

[@michaelmichellevillareal2487]

I challenge anyone who wants to catch huge blue cats come to cosden lake in big spring tx . It’s a small town lake but you will be surprised !!

[@sewingmistakesunlimited]

How do you know if a river has catfish? I have one 2 blocks from my house

[@tmfishingonabudget7486]

Baits, chicken breast, blue gill, hotdogs, chicken liver, dough balls, worms, jello chicken 🤣, they all do ok if the fish are biting 👍

[@josephhorowitz3594]

Can you catch flatheads with chicken breast

[@Ronie792]

Hey big D what is catfish Dave’s issue with you?????

[@DieterMelhorn]

Envy, lust…??? 😜🤣😆

[@brianheidel4550]

Best tip: The best bait is the one you just used to catch the last fish that you caught.

[@kcookish]

Catching HUGE catfish is not something that I am into, 2 1/2 lb up to 20 lb , I'm a happy camper.

[@BRADASSOFFGRIDHOMESTEAD]

We are going to have to change the saying, hindsight is 2020, or was it trying to tell us something all along :S

[@royschlickeisen2539]

👍👍👍👍🎣🎄

[@mindhax_]

Most people don't even know what it takes to break an Ugly Stik they are some of the strongest rods I've ever seen

[@jamesdilts277]

I caught my 63 pnd flathead on a Walmart Zebco catfish rod, a 60 pnd blue destroyed the reel,I kept the rod and bought a Garcia reel to put on it, I've worn out and destroyed several cheap reels in a few seasons,and cracked a few rods, my equipment is better now but nothing is as exciting as trying to turn a big blue cat that's running with the current with a 45dollar rod and reel combo from Walmart. By the way,l am blessed to live 10 minutes away from lake Wheeler,and I have hooked some from the bank that I could not get in.

[@yungtree5254]

What type of bait and what size hook for those?

[@jamesdilts277]

@@yungtree5254 I use #8 circle hooks and live blue gills

[@JamFlexx]

Lake wheeler in raleigh ? I live by there too and just started fishing, great to hear of a good spot with massive fish.

[@jamesdilts277]

@JamFlexx Wheeler lake in north Alabama

[@mkennedy150]

Bread, hotdogs, spam or corn.