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

[@tompriceusmc]

I'm an old bastard, grew up fishing in the 1980's... Back then when you caught a giant fish there was no practical way to get pics of it, so you had to try and convince people to believe you. But I must say---I never caught a fish as big as the one you got here. And glad you were able to capture some footage of it. Now it will live on the internet forever. :)

[@fishstandard]

Folks still don’t believe it! Comments like “you edited it” etc. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@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.

[@sykrss9534]

Good stuff man, we appreciate your sacrifices

[@fishstandard]

Thank you!

[@leonbax4655]

Beautiful flathead awesome job young man

[@fishstandard]

Thank you very much!

[@FishingwiththeRiverhobo1292]

Great video.Awesome flathead

[@fishstandard]

Thanks for watching!

[@lpn369]

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

[@fishstandard]

It sure did!

[@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!

[@mikeadair4793]

Good content, great fish. Keep them coming.

[@fishstandard]

Thanks for watching, Mike.

[@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.

[@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.

[@myself4530]

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

[@fishstandard]

Agreed!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@KillerBeeOutdoors]

Great video man! New sub

[@fishstandard]

Thank you!

[@augiefishes]

thats a damn giant, new subscriber

[@fishstandard]

Thank you!

[@3-Libras]

Absolute giant !

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@catfishkyle6734]

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

[@fishstandard]

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

[@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!

[@wesleyhathcoat1271]

Channel cat are fighters.

[@fishstandard]

Agreed. Tons of fun to catch!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@dustinwhite7938]

That thing is a whole hog

[@bootlicker1997]

Where ru located. Not your fishing place lol but state

[@fishstandard]

Northern Kansas