GIANT Flathead Catfish on a Short Line | Took a Plunge Kayak Catfishing

Kayaking has been my favorite way to catfish for years now. I love the mobility and the exciting tipping feeling you get when a fish hits. Unfortunately, the tipping went too far on this outing, and I ended up dripping wet! I can think of no better way to quickly ruin a good catfishing trip than by rolling your kayak and losing your phone to boot! Fortunately, I had my life vest on and the only injury I suffered was to my pride. At least I was able to land my best catfish of the year which was also my first flathead of the year and one of my top two biggest catfish ever. Landing that giant catfish definitely helped soften the blow of an otherwise extremely humbling mistake.
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[@joeloui3550]

Respect brother... Any dude able to pull a monster flat from a kayak deserves some recognition. RIP to your phone but I would have done the same if I knew how big that fish was lol. Worth it!

[@fishstandard]

Thanks! Definitely a memorable catch.

[@ronaldthomas7918]

Zip lock bags are a must when you go fish. Half to one gallon size. All valuables go inside. You figure how to secure it inside your boat. Ron in Los Angeles

[@fishstandard]

Good tip, Ron. Thank you!

[@M-LOutdoors]

What a behemoth. Nice fish. We like to use cut Skipjack for flathead fishing. They are some fighters

[@fishstandard]

Thanks! No skips in our area so I go with what is readily available. Usually bluegill.

[@sykrss9534]

Good stuff man, we appreciate your sacrifices

[@fishstandard]

Thank you!

[@leonbax4655]

Beautiful flathead awesome job young man

[@fishstandard]

Thank you very much!

[@cesarbravo4302]

Good catch though fish on

[@hardtlesko5669]

phones are temporary. Fish are forever. That is a unit of a flathead

[@dingerdaddyfilms7263]

The Chris Jones of the river!

[@myself4530]

That's what I call a "fish standard!" 👍

[@fishstandard]

Agreed!

[@jsheible3695]

Awesome Brother. I was wondering how you didn't roll that kayak. Lost phone sucks. But hey. I guess you lost all you guns in that accident too!😂😂😂💯💯💯 Awesome video!!!

[@fishstandard]

Thank you!

[@quackkiller7774]

Good fish

[@fishstandard]

Thanks 👍

[@JOEdirt95]

Nice fish man. Sorry about the phone. The bite has been so off this year here as well. Good luck!

[@fishstandard]

Thanks! Good luck to you also.

[@BobWeir-ss6bd]

I lost my damn phone a cpl weeks ago and just came back across your channel.. Congrats on the monster Flathead!!! Today is my birthday, so the next 2 days are gonna be spent at a cabin on a reservoir that holds monsters.. Hopefully i get one there this year.

[@fishstandard]

Thank you! Happy b-day, and good luck with the fish!

[@wstewart5532]

Damn dude! A massive beast for sure!!!! Sorry about the phone but life goes on! Awesome video. I keep my phone tethered to me with a leash after losing 2 of them.

[@mikeadair4793]

Good content, great fish. Keep them coming.

[@fishstandard]

Thanks for watching, Mike.

[@Rizzob420]

Cheaper phone, better kayak. You have skills and you don’t give up. After watching a few of your videos, I’ve noticed that almost all of your struggles are due to your yak. I get they’re expensive. The price of that phone could’ve been a really nice, stable, spacious kayak. The Bonafide SS127, not the pedal drive, is one of the best yaks I’ve used for that price range. I’m sorry if that came off as rude. Not my intention. I’d hate to see you get hurt. Great catch!

[@fishstandard]

Thanks for the feedback. I hope to upgrade the kayak soon, but want something that is still somewhat lightweight and mobile. Many of the areas I fish have steep slick banks that are difficult to launch from. Thanks for watching!

[@Rizzob420]

@@fishstandard Not a problem. I get it. I mainly fish creeks and the banks are treacherous sometimes. I’d recommend something like a Catch 100 or 120. But make sure you check the entire body for weak points. Some of them, depending on the year, are made a little thinner. But they’re lighter than something like a Bonafide, pretty spacious and stable. The Nucanoe is a great option for a higher price point and it’s light, very stable and you don’t get much more spacious than what it offers. Where are you in this video? If you don’t mind my asking.

[@ogamhunter]

Bro. so sorry to hear you lost your phone and footage but what you did get is truly epic! You might check around for someone with a metal detector and they should find it real easy, hope you retrieve it back. God Bless, (Glen). WV.

[@fishstandard]

Thanks for continuing to tune in, Glen. It’s appreciated!

[@The-boys-republic]

Absolute giant !

[@FishingwiththeRiverhobo1292]

Great video.Awesome flathead

[@fishstandard]

Thanks for watching!

[@wesleyhathcoat1271]

Channel cat are fighters.

[@fishstandard]

Agreed. Tons of fun to catch!

[@augiefishes]

thats a damn giant, new subscriber

[@fishstandard]

Thank you!

[@tomg8673]

Yo stud! New subscriber from Montana!! Great job…. Sorry about the loss could really tell you were super bummed

[@fishstandard]

Absolutely a bummer. But, no physical harm so all is well. Thanks for watching!

[@lpn369]

Epic shiii brother 💪💪💪💪🔥 sorry about that phone buuuut that monster gave you a run🤕

[@fishstandard]

It sure did!

[@KillerBeeOutdoors]

Great video man! New sub

[@fishstandard]

Thank you!

[@catfishkyle6734]

Man, that stinks. But that was an awesome fish!

[@fishstandard]

Sure was. Fun to catch aside from the troubles it caused.

[@kawikaabreu1084]

I kayak Often, have a Waterproof phone on a 6" piece of Pool noodle. Even without my Glasses, I can find it. 👍I put floats or tie off Everything, been Over many Times. 😆🤙🏼

[@fishstandard]

I purchased a waterproof floating container for my phone immediately following this incident. An inexpensive purchase that would have saved me a bunch! The pool noodles sound like they would work well also. Thanks for watching.

[@wesleyhathcoat1271]

Big fish for a small body of water

[@rickjames198269]

That's why I buy a cheap phone lost many fishing it sucks

[@fishstandard]

😂 This was my first and hopefully my last! Thanks for watching!

[@crdavid2004]

That y keep your phone in waterproof box thing that float so it protected

[@fishstandard]

I bought one soon after this happened. For $10 I could have saved myself hundreds, 😂. Rookie mistake!

[@crdavid2004]

@@fishstandard ya when I just got my first fishing kayak my coworker at Walmart told me about it and say need to get one of these to keep your phone and wallet safe lol

[@leonbax4655]

Walmart sells an affordable dry box that floats

[@fishstandard]

I purchased one soon after this happened, though I don’t believe I got it at Walmart. Wish I had bought it sooner. Would have saved me a bunch of money!

[@shable1436]

All that trouble, and you didn't do a catfish fry for your family?

[@fishstandard]

lol, I had no interest in doing anything further with that fish. Just wanted to get off the water and go home!

[@dustinwhite7938]

That thing is a whole hog

[@bootlicker1997]

Where ru located. Not your fishing place lol but state

[@fishstandard]

Northern Kansas