Fort Loudoun Reservoir, Before and after

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

Catfish Dave is so good and such a catfish hero he can propel himself into the future, two weeks ahead of us....

[@petermakoi3021]

Dave?! Was Trump still President??

[@ChampionsKayakFishingTennessee]

I saw that, lol. It happens you know.

[@pa.catfishseeker3387]

That just proves Dave is human

[@ChampionsKayakFishingTennessee]

@@pa.catfishseeker3387 exactly

[@r.l.m.2018]

Hard to catch fish in the future

[@f.afishing]

Thanks for being so honest brother! a lot of people think that you are a bad fisherman if you are not catching big fish and they think that you are the best fisherman if you are catching big fish, they never think about the location that you are fishing which I think is the most important thing on fishing

[@i-spazzmusic1504]

Been here with ya since 2,000 subs Dave . your personality and cut an dry info is what kept me here buddy . 45'000 an climbing !!!!

[@dbcooper692]

It's good to see you got your boat fixed!! Thanks for all your talent and hard work on youtube. You are truly one of a kind. Happy new year and always stay safe!!!

[@michaelmann3468]

Thanks Dave. Keep teaching and entertaining us.

[@jbeutelschies]

Your dedication is unquestioned Dave. Keep fighting the good fight brother.

[@johnpettit1951]

Dave is one of the best cat fisherman I’ve seen. He keeps it simple and catches as many big fish as most of the high class wanta be’s!!!!

[@johnbeck9997]

Dave I am in OKC.. I have been watching you for 6 months. Any day you want to fish, I'll be there.Thanks for making catfishing cool

[@benfrazer6911]

I grew up off western avenue in the 60's and 70's and we used to rise our bikes down to the back of Neyland Stadium and bank fish. U gould catch about any fish you wanted. In the 80's we got a john boat and fished all over Ft Loudon caught good fish. I went a year ago and I he carp at Calhoun's were the only fish we saw all day. Pitiful. Love watching your channel Dave, keep it up.

[@jboulet07]

I had a bad summer 2020 here in NH, very hot, low water and no fish to speak of...hoping 2020 is better. Love your videos Dave.

[@chasingcatfish7236]

Nice job Dave. Another grind it out kind of day. Was cool to hear the recent history of your waterways. 👍🏼

[@hikenmikes8262]

Dave, could you PLEASE tell me what the lottery numbers were for the week of Jan 10...

[@user-bn3zo3mh5v]

I think I already mentioned it, but probably 2 months ago now I ran into 2 guys at Skull Island on Chickamauga and of course they had like 8 or 10 rods active at the same time, but that particular day they caught 1 fish in the 70s, 2 in the 60s, and some in the 50s and 40s. Just going by what I saw of their boat and rods and what they told me. May be worth another 30 miles south of watts bar dam to fish the lower Chick. I used to catch some decent cats at the discharge of the Sequoia Nuke Plant, but that's been about 30 years since I have even tried that but I am going to again. Took my boat out there to fish for bass and nearly grounded it. I have forgotten the lay of the lake bottom there and next time I will be plotting depth. I know you are probably opposed to it, but I would love to see you make a Striper trip. I watch you because it's you. You are fun to watch regardless of what you catch, but I love watching you fight those stripers maybe even more than the catfish. Maybe there are still some decent Striper on Ft Loudon too??? Hopefully? Just a thought. I love watching you catch those skipjacks too!

[@barrylindsey8733]

Hey Catfish Dave, Hope Aii is weii Brother, just Checking when you have A Chance, when your next video might be Coming out really enjoy Them, Glad there working Out for you , CD.,, take care Stay Safe & God Bless,

[@dryminnow677]

Well once again you turned it around that takes smarts great video thanks

[@catfishhero8850]

I can’t wait till spring when Dave’s videos get good again

[@setthehookwithtlbroyles919]

What's going on Dave! Man you caught a lot of Blues and Watts Bar! I was there about a month or so ago with Appalachian fishing and it is a great spot to fish at! You're making me want to go back! Great video!

[@wrbruce6100]

Your right about fishing pressure. Back in 68 I went up on Douglas about ever weekend and crappie fished. Never saw a boat all day long and if you did it was some kind of paddle boat with oars. Then they came out with the first bass boats and boom down hill from there, plus back then you could get to the water and fish anywhere you wanted to. Now you in somebody’s yard and get off of my bank. I feel the hurt like you do. Take care catfish man and think of days gone by.

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

That was a nice winter outing, thank you Dave, Jeff in LA USA

[@jasonrudolph2291]

Good message. Appreciate you Dave.

[@BoandBeceadventures]

Is this in the future or is it to early for my eyes?

[@greggc8088]

Dave cracks me up with the dramatics-"I've been out here 4 days dragging bate" "It's almost spring and no fish yet" LOL

[@lho10101]

I can relate to this deeply. My local lake is one of the top 5 for crappie in the US and it gets strip mined by out of staters every year now.

[@camwinston5248]

Grenada ???

[@papatrt]

Dave great efforts he gave, cold and wind he did brave. We all need to remember to keep throwing back fish so a fishery can be saved!

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Wait! Did Dave just go “Back to the future?” Where we’re going we don’t need boats!

[@matthewplute3002]

I love Jesus Christ And i love catfish dave

[@JMacDBeast]

At 17:44 I was getting real nervous about your rod becoming an offering to the fish gods.

[@bighook9345]

16.44

[@ozman6685]

Congrats on 45k bud 👍🇺🇸🎣

[@gregnuttall3637]

Does the Tennessee game and Fish ever restock the rivers and reservoirs. From time to time. Good video Dave 👌👌

[@ezyrdr5837]

There’s a lot of places that are like that. And you are so right brother. FISHING PRESSURE IS REAL. I was just talking to my sons about this very thing yesterday. About how in the 90’s it wasn’t a problem to catch a 30+ cat here in Alabama, big 30+ Striper as well. Well them good ole days are long gone and I thought the same thing. To damn many ppl catching and keeping instead of catching and letting go. I understand a mess maybe every couple of months but not every damn time. And I’ve seen plenty of ppl do that. And I used to ask ppl if they wanted the fish I caught. Not anymore. Nice video. Great proof vid

[@adamestepp6527]

Dave how come you don't fish douglas or Cherokee for catfish ??? Thanks love the videos.

[@leonardpennypacker]

Great job catfish Dave keep up the great work

[@mikestamper2952]

This is a fishing video! Priceless!!!!! Did you get some new rods?

[@backwaterboatrehab]

Fort Loudoun is too close to that Big Orange Staduim... Catfish don't even wanna be around it after the season they had.

[@tonyblacktopful]

January 23 2021 ....today is January 5 2021....you are awesome !!!!

[@uni4rm]

Tell me some of the lottery numbers that drew between the 5th and 23rd!!

[@duckman5849]

If you have been drifting for 2 hrs and covered 25 miles that’s your problem. You can’t catch fish drifting at 12 mph

[@ssgwalker306]

Still trying to decide if there’s fish at Fort Loudin or not. Wasn’t really sure from the video

[@markdishmon681]

All your fish moved south , to Alabama.. lol just playing.. Yes, I believe what you say. I've seen it happen before in WV.. Catch and release, only way to stabilize the problem. Everyone knows that.. Thanks Dave great video.

[@edwardkiger9321]

Hey there Dave i watch your channel a lot and i like the bank fishing videos the best because i fish off the bank here i florence Alabama i am curious have you ever used ande monster mono and if u have what is your opinion of it keep fishing buddy

[@cjd4219]

What happened to the music?

[@ronaldcomtois8663]

Early fall I had success on Fort Loudoun but it's gotten really tough to find fish this winter. I think there is still some good fish but it's tough sledding in Fort Loudon these days.

[@doctoordan]

Might need to bring out the “big guns” when times get tough. I hear chicken 🐓 is multi-purpose. 👍👍

[@thomastaylor298]

Anything will eat chicken!

[@soupy1us]

Soaked in Strawberry Jello and dipped in Cheese. But, it the weather is out of the East , you should've stayed at home.

[@donald9787]

Hey mr. Catfish Dave do you ever eat the fish out of Watts Bar or Fort Loudon Lake I know they have the signs up everywhere but what is your opinion on that matter thanks happy fishing

[@thetrento885]

Well said Dave, I have the same problems up here on the wabash

[@chuckjohnson4048]

I was beginning to wonder if this was a fishing video. Catfish Dave came through. Love your humorous comments.

[@Wilson-pu2pl]

Well said, Dave. Sad to see the big ones killed when they’re so few and far between, with little eaters so easy to come by.

[@jonboatmorava9115]

YES!! Fishing from 1983 til about 2013 was great. Now it's different

[@rustysetser9754]

Get your point across in a truly entertaining way. Catfish Dave can do it all. Not only that-HE’S RIGHT! I live 5 minutes from beaver lake Arkansas home of the first Bass tournament and believe me FISHING PRESSURE IS REAL!

[@hercamer]

Dave man I never thought you would get so excited with a dinkathon.

[@alexcate456]

Should have changed ya bait over to 🐔 chicken! 😂🤣😂

[@fredbees9991]

dave whats up my brother ........your date in the start says jan 23 2021 i think thats wrong man

[@sng1977]

Dave's fishing on January 23 2021 and posted the video on January 5th 2021 . Now that's badass

[@MGS566]

Dave’s boat must be equipped with a flux capacitor, but i’m not really sure how he gets it above 88 mph.

[@andyattitude2000]

You have to tow it, down hill , with a good stiff following breeze.

[@andyattitude2000]

We fished yesterday,6 hours, only got 3 bites and landed one 18 pound bluecat, usually have a better hook up rate, I am guessing we should have down sized the baits. It was looking like a skunk day til my wife hooked up. Loaded out after dark at a unfamiliar ramp.

[@baltoravens1]

I live in the Baltimore Co, Maryland and this is so true for the good spots here. I have a few spots that I still know where fish are. I don't tell a soul about them. I blame the internet for this issue, This is the same issue with Crabbing, as soon as someone catches crabs in a particular body of water everyone knows about it. Very frustrating to know what it once was and what its become.

[@danvertdavis6867]

I'm in md also....man the bite has died big time!

[@baltoravens1]

@@danvertdavis6867 I hear that. I have one really good spot for Catfishing. Doesnt get a lot of pressure that I know if. Good luck out there

[@billydelong7372]

I was on the Cumberland today. ONE! In 6hrs.

[@Chuck-e7d]

Hey Dave could you recommend some good spots to fish on fort Loudon 😁

[@basicfishing1013]

You mentioned Dieter Melhorn. Have you two ever fished together? That could be a great video.

[@gregtrent5068]

Why were you in so shallow of water? Just trying to learn. I was thinking they were more in and around deep holes with the cold weather.

[@ericwilkinson8989]

Try hiwasse river my friend below 75 bridge in the bend

[@petedearing4385]

Dave been meaning to ask , is that a driftmaster t system that you use for rod holders?

[@Rgraceful1]

Two weeks without changing your shorts , now that's dedication .When I want more pain in my life , I punch a frozen oak tree cause it's to far to drive to Fort Loudoun .

[@Somewhereoverheremaybe]

Do u guys think then increase in paylake fishing has hurt the amount of big fish in other places they have to get there fish from somewhere

[@dannytarbox5045]

ok the floats your useing to keep bait off the bottom what are they an where can i get them

[@bigwheel555]

What ramp did you launch from on watts bar?

[@1BigCountry143]

Maybe your drifting to fast. Whats your drift speed? I use a drift sock to slow me down. Good luck Dave! Love your videos.

[@tjaddis7882]

What kind of equipment are you using Dave?

[@geraldbaxter321]

Publicity kills lakes. Damn shame. Same problem here in el Reno OK. Where State record flat 76lb. People swarmed. And kept the fish.

[@andyattitude2000]

Yeah, people got 100# pounds of freezer burned catfish at home and they still keep all they catch.I don't get it.

[@lelandhopkins2433]

Dave welcome to my world. Fish catfish from shore with bait in the water about 25 38 feet deep and nothing.....Anytime you invite me down to do shore fishing, I'll be on my way.

[@canisteovalleydave]

January 23, 2021...so this is what the future of Catfishing with Catfish Dave looks like!

[@BrokeBackBob4559]

Dave what bait tank do you use on your boat? Tried to find your video of it.

[@Jim-fo7hc]

Dave, where was you fishing today Fort Loudon Jim apologies if I failed if I failed to mention it.

[@latikaosby8165]

Good morning happy new year

[@herndon71]

January the 5th by my record not the 23rd lol

[@davidmcfarland7317]

Use your fish finder and find them stacked up on structure.You do have a fish finder? Love your vids.

[@cincinnatiking8008]

There isn't many big blue catfish left in the Cincinnati pool of the Ohio River. Our record blue cat was 96lbs caught 12 year's ago. Our average big blue catfish is 30lbs, and you're lucky to catch one of those. They are few and far between. Commercial fishing has decimated our part of the river. They have big one's further down the river, but here it sucks! If Kentucky would ban commercial fishing I think we'd be okay for the next generation

[@rodneydunfee9503]

Thanks Dave

[@alfredodirks3537]

someone count up the Fort Loudoun's in this video...my guess 420 ? definitely more than 69.

[@michaelsimpson88463]

He’s putting videos out of the future??? Take that KZbin

[@PhotoBob]

Hey Dave I was thinking about driving over. Any thoughts on Fort Loudoun?

[@trickymick6229]

I know exactly what you’re saying. I live in Illinois and back in the day I’d see nice big mature whitetail bucks. At least one every 2/3 trips. Well thanks to the tv shows and magazines that’s a thing of the past. Now I’m lucky to see one per season. I guess out of state people don’t want to help keep the doe numbers down . So not many bucks live long enough to get big and so many doe’s that the crops are still getting demolished. I agree with catfish Dave. Let’s start respecting resources and other states resources. Sorry, a bit lingthy . Thanks for the video

[@ezyrdr5837]

Man I know the feeling. Lake Martin Alabama is the same damn way.

[@erictorres4589]

It’s sad knowing how a great a certain place was for fishing at one time and a few years later it turns I to one of the worse places all because it gets out fish,, a lot of people don’t get the point of why we let fish go and I explained to them that I let them go to maintain and conserve the reproduction of fish and they still don’t get it and yes I keep some smaller fish whenever I’m going to eat them other than that I CPR specially the big ones but I will not lie about me catching some tanks because I haven’t yet but I’m working on it.. and great video

[@heathmcdaniel9232]

That's what worries me about the new live scope with the crappie what's going to happen with the population with the new technology

[@donniedickerson8077]

Dave I'm A Retired Conservation Officer,, The Knowledge You Have Of These Fisheries And The Catfish In these systems Is A Treasuretrove That The State Fisheries Mgt, should be utilizing , What Fishermen See And Experience Is A valuable Resource , Just as Important If not MORESO than any other scientific method Or Data that they have now Of Collecting Much Needed Information , indeed Fishing pressure is very real ,I've seen it myself , I do see it still, big Catfish are rare here Anymore I think it's due to Dang illegal Hoop Nets and Illegal Slat Boxes which I took pleasure in Confiscating any chance I had , all being a class one Violation $$$$$$ that could get the Attention Of someone quick , another Big Problem was "Telephoning" or "electroshock Systems" hurt the Flatheads back when that was A "in" thing back In And around the 60s & 70s, It Sterilize The Fish They Left Behind, Killed alot that was never seen And Alot were Dip Netted , Flatheads took the brunt of that because they lay on the bottom , Sad Situation For A Fisheries System , It's Come back somewhat but I don't think it will Ever return to what it was once , Ft Louden Needs A Slot Size Desperately from what i can see And A Limit that's Obvious from your videos there's no Doubt in my mind if the Catfish are There your ell capable of Catching them but if they're not there Nobodys gonna catch em , the numbers of fish first need to increase so I'd guess anything up to a 20 inch fish should be thrown back, keepers (if any for a couple of Years) between 18 and 25 inches with a 10 fish Limit PER BOAT ,Not per Person , Five years of that and the Numbers would return, then change the slot size to manage for a Bigger fish ,and allow a smaller say maybe a 16 /24 inch keeper Size with 12 per boat everything else goes Back in the lake A few years of that and Ft. Loudne Would Be A Smokin Place Again , State Mgt has to become a Tool because PEOPLE Cannot Manage Themselves , There's Nuttin Wrong with catching a mess of fish to eat ,but you know as well as I do Some don't know what a mess of fish is or when releasing a few becomes the Survival of a fisheries System , During my Service I saw many truckloads, usually 2500 to 5000 fingerlings at a time of different species of fish Put in the waters here in restocking efforts by the State (Mississippi) but I'm telling ya the pressure makes that a necessary Continued Practice to keep a fisheries system alive , anyhow , Enjoyed It as always, Keep ya line Tight 🎣,,,, Happy New Year To Ya 🦈🎣

[@doncrist2012]

Maybe you should book a trip with dieter.

[@subarumanrp233]

Maybe try some Chicken! Lol

[@allensanders5535]

i remember those times. it use to be the same way over on boone lake

[@angelitayourkonis2155]

Your video says that you’re out on the reservoir in January 23 the video just came out on 7 January 2021 so your date is wrong correct that please?

[@BillSr.]

Bassmaster will be on Fort Loudoun again this February 2021. Dave it isn't just catfish a problem on Loudoun. Bass aren't no where near what they used to be either.

[@fletcherreed3259]

I cross Fort Loudoun off my bucket list just now

[@strugglejennings7215]

Out in winter putting them in the boat central illinois hitting cooling lakes right now tearing them up myself

[@bobwarren8836]

Read a study(scientific) Missouri where I live has sport fishing harvest of 40,000 pounds blue cat per year. Tennessee has 700,000. Can catfish get any protection AT ALL from fishery depts ???

[@scarz1951]

January 23rd 2021? Say whut? How long did I sleep?

[@travisyork3915]

Think that date was off in the beginning 🤔

[@bubbz0687]

It's fine Tennessee is further along the Illinois 🤣🤣

[@hogtherapybbq2513]

Do you use circle hooks?

[@subarumanrp233]

Sooo THIS is what we're in for in the future.... dang it!

[@timothygreen9884]

How come fishing is getting bad in these reservoirs are people keeping the big ones ?

[@lnrailroad3215]

Yes sir, fishing pressure is REAL. Lake Cumberland here in Kentucky isn't what it was. Back in the 90's big cats were plentiful. Now you have to work you tail off just to get one more than 10 lbs.

[@100catfishing7]

Fish where the fish is,not where the fish ain't - Old Chinese proverb Hey Dave! Have you ever considered a road trip to Wheeler or Wilson? Several triple digit fish have been caught on Wheeler last couple years. Just wondering. Best of luck to you!

[@stevebugmanduncan4145]

The date lol Jan 23-21 love it 😊