GIANT! (90+ LB'S) CATFISH, In A TINY BOAT!

Chasing MONSTER CATFISH on the ROANOKE RIVER in a TINY BOAT for BLUE CATFISH using GIZZARD SHAD, WHITE PERCH, AND LIVE BLUEGILL for BAIT. TIPS and TRICKS for CATCHING BIG CATFISH. CATFISH TACKLE and GEAR. (LINKS TO TACKLE and GEAR BELOW)
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[@andyhuneycutt7675]

Best catfish video I have ever seen. You rock Brother!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks brother! Glad you loved the video!

[@Yelladog78]

To catch (2) fish like that is something most people will never ever do. You are a blessed man! Congratulations!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

I am very blessed to have caught those two monsters. It might never happen again. But then again it could..

[@Yelladog78]

@@JonBoatRiverCats it definitely could & I hope it does

[@kyredneckoutdoors]

Dude now that is a fish!!!!!!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

It was a rush I had so much adrenaline running haha

[@thesteadfastangler6724]

Dude those are the kinds of days where legends are made! Great video, congratulations on 2 fish most will never see in a lifetime!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thank you adrenaline hit when I saw the tail haha

[@thedude4632]

I us to fish with an old SGMajor who was a catfishing master he wouldn’t throw one back to save himself ! Really was. Nice to see you release that old gentleman, he was probably older than you . Looked like great fun ,congrats to ya !

[@hydrodiction6925]

I absolutely love that you worked harder to get the fish back in the water than you did to get your picture with it. That is outstanding, and you are a legend for it. Great work!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

I try to catch photo release as quickly as possible especially with the big ones. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the kind words!

[@jamesmarshall8177]

​@@JonBoatRiverCatsfuck yeah dude, kick ass video and glad to see your respect for those monsters 🤙

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Always thank you bud!

[@picklerix6162]

Doctor: How in the heck did you injure your back? Mr. Jon Boat: I tried to lift a 94 lb. catfish for KZbin.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Haha and knelt down i was lifting with my lower back, next day I didn't leave the recliner much. Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@kevindavis7790]

that cat fish was a freak of nature

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

No doubt about it!

[@coolbreezeinkc102]

I never get tired of watching this video

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

I'm glad you enjoy it I never get tired of reeling in big ones

[@onthetide]

Mad respect you have for those dinosaurs. I appreciate you putting them back. I hope one day your actions let my nephews see what catching fish feels like.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thank you! I'm sure that fish is still swimming around somewhere in that water for someone else to catch and enjoy the fight like I did.

[@jackbounder6374]

You're one helluva guy! I wish everyone would take pictures them turn them back in! Just so another (maybe a kid) so they could have the experience of a lifetime! You seriously are ones of the good ones and of be more than happy to fish with you anytime!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks for the kind words got to look out for the next generation of fisherman. Glad you enjoyed the video bud

[@justinproctor761]

Biggest catfish I've seen caught on KZbin mite even be the biggest caught on video on KZbin. Great catch. Epic fight. Congrats.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks, it sure was a great fight! Glad you enjoyed it

[@shadowrockcairns8390]

Thanks for releasing that beautiful fish

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Anything over 15lbs goes back, and I only keep a about 6 eaters per year. Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@user-pt1of9nu5w]

Nice catch Bro, that was a Monsta!!!!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks it sure was !

[@TheFlattyDaddies]

Awesome!! That had my blood pumping the whole time. Congrats on landing that monster by yourself with that current and the Bimini in the way!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks brother! I thought my heart was gonna pop out of my chest from adrenaline, combined with being whooped! I edited about 2 minutes of me trying to get that big boy in the net. Fight was about 25 minutes so I condensed that down also. Those two fish took up almost an hour of footage. I'm so thankful to have landed a tank like that. Pure adrenaline and will power were my only effective weapons there. Glad you enjoyed the video! Make sure you check out some of my other videos. No other 90's, but I've got some hard pulling 30s 40's and 50's in some of those videos! Welcome aboard!

[@boogb6766]

Oh my goodness! This is legendary bro, awesome catch!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks it was a great day on the water for sure

[@lawsonnorton7113]

Heck yeah brother, that's what I'm talking about,one big daddy,lol rock n roll bro,

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

It was a big one thanks man

[@freetrapper5063]

Outstanding!!!💪dreams do come true , that was a fish of a lifetime, thanks for putting it back .

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Definitely is the fish of a lifetime. always release the bigguns

[@RestoringFaith911]

That’s that million dollar spot right there 💪🏻 You sir are a legend! I could only dream to one day get that first one, let alone the second 🤩

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

It's a good spot for sure, thanks for the kind words! And you will if you fish enough.

[@catchingcats9969]

Amazing day on the river. Awesome catches.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

@@catchingcats9969 it sure was thank you!

[@RogerRhoades-wg9nn]

Thanks for showing us that video. Amazing catch! That's the biggest blue I've ever seen! Great job bro!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

My pleasure bud! It was a pure hoss! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@827960]

Those were BIG boys, congratulations!!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

They sure were. Two big hogs. Thanks bud!

[@user-fk6yc2ho3l]

Now thats a welcome back fish! Congratz J.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

It sure is lol Thanks bud!

[@WindowLicker454]

Great to see you back at it man. Well done

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud, you guys are what brought me back.

[@bryanmaness621]

Man that was a hell of a fish so glad you come back and we got to see them 2 amazon fish congrats can't wait to see more brother.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud they were some hogs! More coming, hopefully a 200 lb monster. I know one exists somewhere in those waters.

[@warrenamos329]

Bro! That was amazing to watch! I cant wait for my moment to come

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

It will one day! And thanks!

[@catfish573]

Awesome day dude, congrats on both of those monsters. Glad you are back at it.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud, glad to be back!

[@JuanGarcia-po6to]

NOW THAT'S A BIG CATFISH OF A LIFE TIME. YOU HAD A GOOD WORK OUT. KEEP FISHING AND STAY BLESSED 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

It sure was, you too bud!

[@johnadams9791]

Yo are the man !!!!!!! Big John country boy Lexington Kentucky.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

No, you tha man!! Haha thanks brother and welcome to the channel!!

[@davidjackson7051]

That was worth a thumbs up 👍 really really nice Catfish 😂

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@BobWeir-ss6bd]

What a HOG bro!!! You earned a new sub with that monster!!!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Yes it was! Thank you! Welcome aboard glad to have you!

[@fishinfever]

Incredible, been watchin you for a while and that fish right there is an awesome welcoming back for you after your eye problems. great work man well deserved!! 👍

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Its been a grind and I had a good feeling that day everything was just adding up to the possibility of a big one, so I committed to a spot i was confident in. It paid off haha. Thanks for sticking around brother!

[@Tanioni731]

Amazing video and beautiful cat! Subscribed and look forward to watching more

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Awesome thanks for the sub! Welcome aboard!

[@fishinfool3795]

I watched this last night on TV. Can't comment on there. Those were golly whoppers dude! I doubt I'll ever catch a near record near 100 # catfish. Just incredible! I love your channel man. Thanks for sharing this with us. Take care.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

I'm glad you enjoyed the vid and glad you love the channel bud. And they sure were. You might one day. I said the same thing. Thanks for sticking around during my downtime

[@johnwillis4706]

We pull flatheads like that out of the Osage river regularly. We seem to have an abundance of these century old monsters in the river around here. Last year my son landed a 103-pound female. He was ecstatic. He also put her back and watched her swim away. She was a beast of a flathead.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

This was a blue catfish we don't have flatheads that big here. I'm also guessing you're in Missouri. The Missouri state record flathead is 77 lbs. At 103 that was most likely a blue. Only a few states have even seen a 100+flathead. Great fish tell him I said congratulations

[@barryw.6449]

All I can say DAMN!! That was a Good One! Good job

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud!

[@bryanrawls4794]

Beautiful old blue cat, he even had different colored blue fins. Nice job brother.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

It sure was thanks brother!

[@FnLn55]

All worth it right there . . . and you caught it on video . . . congratulations! 👍👍

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

It's moments like that, is the reason I film. Thanks!

[@tylerlocke3776]

Great couple of fish. Congrats

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

They sure were thanks!

[@caniaccharlie]

What a fishing trip! I just ordered two of those Piscifun Chaos reels, love seeing them do the work!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Nice bud hope you used the promo code to get 15% off! They're good reels for sure!

[@gkc.2254]

When you landed the first big catfish WOW then you landed the 2nd one and it was HUGE great day fishing thanks for sharing

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Man it was the best day I've ever had on the water. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@johnnyearliwine6698]

Great video. Love them big cats.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks brother so to I!

[@mikeadair4793]

Monsters, great fish brother. Love the new boat.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud, they were some monsters. And I've done some work to her

[@bryanrawls4794]

One of the prettiest blue cats I’ve ever seen, especially that old and size size.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

It really was. Very fortunate to have caught that beast.

[@matthewdean8070]

Amazing day on the river, amazing catch !!!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks man, I had a blast!

[@mjacob953]

Open your tank vent. Move the Bimini forward. Stiff rod in the front. Room to fish

[@MikeBakerVideos]

Fish of a lifetime! Congrats! Great video.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud! I do all my own editing also!

[@ralphthiel6633]

In a word? AMAZING!!! 😮

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thank you!!

[@arthurmccorkle2525]

I can relate to the burn in the lower back. OMG, almost unbearable under pressure. However, nice cats and a nice job landing them. KUDOS!!! 😊

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

When I saw the fish all my back pain went away lol. Thanks bud!

[@stevehughes7643]

This the first video I have seen of yours.congrats on two monsters!I am now subscribed and hooked on your channel

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Awesome man! Glad to have you aboard!

[@lawrencebeckham3356]

Very Very nice catch. Congratulations!!!!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud I'm sure proud of that fish!

[@Lanny-io9bi]

Congratulations my friend!! The only problem I would love to have out on the water is bringing one to the boat that I can't pick up!! Just awesome man and congratulations once more!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks! It was an awesome experience, biggest fish of my life!

[@jackbounder6374]

You are a wonderful man and someone allot could learn from. I see so many keeping fish just to selfishly hang on a wall. I'm no save the animals person but I am a "throw it back so hopefully someone else can have the forever memory" that you just had. Hell it could be even bigger by then! What if it's some 13 or 14 year old kid who every week just waits for the weekend for him and his best friend to fish everyday until Sunday night (my childhood). What if that kid gets lucky enough to hook it and even luckier to land it people don't realize how much joy that memory will bring you the rest of your life because I can damn sure remember all of my "monsters" from when I was a kid (to me most of them were even though the right term would be average lol). So anytime I see someone who throws the monsters back without a second thought I always have to say.."thank you" because the kid still inside of me is also thankful just the same!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

We as humans are responsible for the conservation of our waters and land. Would love to see a kid catch that fish next time. Any fish over 15lbs goes back in the water. After 15 lbs the only predators to them are humans. Glad you like the content!

[@nelson8527]

That was awesome man, new to the channel, that’s one hek of a way to watch someone’s for the first time, what a giant. Congratulations man.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Glad you enjoyed the video welcome to the channel my friend

[@CobbD.M.V]

That's what I'm talking about awesome job!!👍

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thank you!

[@brandonp005]

Congrats BROTHER!!!!!!!!!! Hell yeah!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud!

[@C_K_P]

I asked you yesterday how you liked the piscifun, I see now . I fish in the St Lawerence river in Quebec, and while we only have channels for cats, we also have Lake sturgeon that can reach over 100 lbs. This reel looks perfect for the job at such a low price . Amazing catches by the way, that 90lb is a freaking monster ! Subscribed, keep up the great content

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Nice, I was waiting for you to comment lol. I'm definitely sold on Piscifun now. It was a monster, with an extra set of hands I could have got him on my shoulder. slippery devils haha

[@codymartin9703]

Congratulations on a GIANT bro!!!! Just subscribed!!!!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Awesome thanks for the sub. Thanks for the congrats. Welcome aboard!

[@bradhilton8803]

Congratulations man that is one heck of a fish! Nicely done 👍

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

It sure is thanks bud!

[@Stumpjumper06]

Great job keep up the good work living the dream

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud will do!

[@yikes7963]

God bless America I love catfish!!!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

You got that right!!

[@dannywatson3213]

This is my first time seeing one of your videos. Definitely won't be the last! OMG! Congrats on that beast! 👍💪🎣

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Glad you found me and glad you enjoyed the video bud!

[@michaelhopkins2221]

Awsome catch friend, thanks for sharing. I bet u slept good that night😊

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Like a baby lol

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Glad you liked the video bud!

[@jeffhough7460]

Congratulations man thats a memory for a lifetime

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Sure was man, thanks!

[@kristenkylemack9477]

Wow!!! That is the biggest Catfish I have seen. NINTY FOUR Pounds! Massive Fish!!! Congrats 👏.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks it was massive! Hopefully I get the chance to land another one, maybe bigger next time

[@MarioJArellano]

What awesome fish! Congratulations!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud!

[@rayemigh3776]

OMG THATS IS FRIGGIN HUGGGGGGGGGGE WTG BROTHER

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

It sure was a big one lol thanks brother!

[@JaimeRodriguez-sv3kc]

That was awesome❤

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks glad you enjoyed the video bud!

[@rabidoutdoorsman51]

Added sub, real nice kitty. Congratulations !!!!!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks for the sub! And It sure was, biggest I've ever caught

[@JefferyBarton-tn7zk]

What a beautiful cat and big blue I'm in a wheelchair and would have to give the rod to my son

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks man just tell him to hold the chair and reel that big joker in

[@bjcoutdoors]

That’s a beast brother. Great job👍

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Fish of a lifetime. Thanks brother!

[@RodsFishingAdventures]

That was awesome great job that's a cat of a lifetime every time you was grunting trying to move him I was to lol

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Lol It sure was. That current was strong so it was hard to net him. then his slick and floppy. I could lift him just could grip him lol.

[@Doctor_Deconstructo]

Tank of a fish! Awesome video

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud!

[@seandouglas9079]

Incredible day of fishing 🎣 🙌 🎉.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

absolutely was!

[@seanbabbitt8004]

That's awesome happy for you

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thank you!

[@silvershark1763]

THAT WAS A BEAST CONGRATULATIONS

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thank you! it sure was a beast

[@coolbreezeinkc102]

Congratulations my friend. Job well done❤😂🎉

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud, It sure wasn't easy haha

[@rondellperry8320]

Congratulations my guy I wish you had some help but you got the job done and just before your camera died well done I had doubts about my newly-acquired piscifun chaos 50 you have restored my confidence in this reel I am a hardcore spinning reel guy attempting to learn how to use a baitcaster with that very reel you are using again congratulations that was incredible ❗

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

They are good reels for the money, and I wish I had some help too, could have got some better photos lol thanks for watching!

[@rondellschuyler7074]

Beautiful fish. Wow ! Second fish 94 pounds. Good job.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks! They were beautiful fish

[@roadrunner692]

you sir are a true sportsman

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Why thank you!

[@blkmagicwmn4461]

That was awesome 🤘🏾

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud!

[@88crabs7]

Dreams come true Congrats!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

They sure do thanks!

[@pauldockins9635]

Beautiful fish, congratulations

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks, it sure was!

[@faronmastin8683]

Awesome job Congrats!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thank you!

[@TheToridzone]

Hahaha, whooped, congrats on catching big boy.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

I was whooped lol thanks bud welcome to the channel!

[@larryevans9588]

Biggest I've seen yet. Me an budy went today but that was amazing my friend. He'll of a job !!!!!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud it was a big one. Hope you guys caught a bunch!

[@billkinney7910]

Great catch

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thank you!

[@67galindo]

Need a bigger boat brother 👍🏼 amazing video

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Heck I just got one lol thanks brother!

[@johnbachman3835]

Great job love it

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Glad you love it bud!

[@johnnymccann5607]

you did right letting it go back.its lived a long time. i might have kept it if state record and share the meat. proud of you. Papa 😊

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

State record for me is gonna be a $25k paycheck not food lol

[@WilliamHill-in6yz]

That is the biggest blue I have ever seen.Good catch.

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Biggest I've ever caught lol thanks bud!

[@normalenecobb3863]

Great job I love to fish too from arkansas we have lots of places to fish stay safe your awesome

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks! There's nothing like fishing, you stay safe as well!

[@ETdrums]

I’m just north enough that I don’t have the blues. Took my kayak down to the Ozarks a few years ago where I could finally target them. Caught local bait, mostly gills, but the only thing they bit was chicken. Strange. My best was only 1/10th of the beast you wrangled. Rock on, brother, happy for you on that one!! Thanks for sharing 🤘🏻Let’s go Brandon!!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

I'm fortunate to live in the middle of some great fisheries that hold some big fish. I've caught them on chicken when bait was hard to come by. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the kind words. And yes, let's go me 😂

[@ricrinehart975]

Dudes that was truly epic and awesome that was the kraken great job

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud!

[@southriverprepping3265]

Gigantic catch brother 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thought I had a submarine on the other end haha

[@southriverprepping3265]

@@JonBoatRiverCats I can imagine

[@southriverprepping3265]

​@@JonBoatRiverCatswhere u located what state

[@thatnaturalstatefishingguy6928]

Now thats a good day of fishN!!! Nice fish man.🤘

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Yes it was haha thanks bud!

[@seamurda100]

Nice fish! Congrats!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud, it sure was

[@billhays6956]

Very nice !! Congrats 😅

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thank you!

[@donnypeay6770]

Fish of a lifetime Congratulations! Thank you for catching and releasing too! Wonder how big these fish get and weigh ??? WOW!!

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

World record now is 143 they can get bigger. I'm sure they can get to 200 with the right food supply. Maybe bigger. Anything over 15 lbs is always released. Glad you enjoyed the video glad to have you!

[@scotthoover60]

Wow man!Im impressed

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

I was too man. When I got done I asked myself, how did I just handle that beast alone? haha

[@christophershelton1735]

What a tank. Congratulations

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Thanks bud! It sure was!