Giant Ohio River Flatheads-New PBs & Boat Record

A spur of the moment flathead fishing trip turned into the most insane night of fishing! Watch as we catch multiple PB’s and land the biggest Flathead to ever hit the deck of the G3! Not many nights end up as great as this one! These are the fish that keep us coming back!
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[@bigfishhunter6801]

Awesome night of Flathead fishing! I'm still looking for that 50!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks! I'll never forget that night. You'll get it, keep grinding

[@MoM2ALL45]

Thats what I'm talkin about !! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Had me on the edge of my seat with adrenaline pumping! There's nothing better and more peaceful yet exciting! Great night and catches! 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣 😘

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching and I agree!

[@ubustoff]

Wow!! So exciting!!! Cow fishing!!!

[@WilliamHill-in6yz]

That was a tank, but trust me there is more in that river as big. Keep fishing 👍

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks! And I'm aware of that

[@Backwood76]

Awesome night man….glad to see there are still giants in the Ohio

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!

[@vhype233]

Nice livewell too is that a seaark boat

[@headflat449]

Wow!! Just wow!!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

That was one of those trips I'll never forget! Thanks for watching

[@frankyuvan212]

Joe you are a inspiration to the catfish community true pioneer love the videos much appreciated

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!

[@catfishheroes8390]

Catch and release works everybody! Epic night for sure!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!! Only way to preserve our fisheries is to release the big ones

[@personalbestfishing6321]

So awesome to watch. Congrats on those beautiful fish guys. Can't wait to see more.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching!

[@noaha8964]

You are the real deal. Do a boat walk around I want to see your setup.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks! I'll post a video as soon as I get some time.

[@southernslipping4225]

He has some videos of his boat

[@scottkissinger5763]

Super nice job

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!

[@dalehayslip5711]

Damn them fish were beautiful and yes you guys had a Epic night looking forward to more videos

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching! I'm hoping to release a new video every Thursday

[@michealwilliams5639]

That was a nice fish. He put up a good fight.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching!!

[@WVCBH]

I agree Joe....Pretty Epic! Way to go guys!!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!

[@joshbritt6128]

Monsters! You guys did crazy good! Congrats! Can't wait to get out there again with you guys.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks brother. Once this spawn wraps up, we'll definitely get out there again

[@MuskratAdventures]

Man what a night! Big boys were definitely hungry! Way to go fellas!!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks! Definitely a night I’ll never forget

[@shawnmcclay6455]

Wow that was some great fishing right there!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!

[@bigginfishin7531]

What a night of fishing that's outstanding congrats on the biggins!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thank you!

[@SethEimer]

Another great video!!! Some giants! Love watching those BIG CAT FEVERS getting bent!!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thank you!

[@johnnyfish6051]

Good vid Joe, one of the best out there.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

[@jeffjackson5331]

Awesome! Congrats guys

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks Jeff!

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 you are very welcome

[@riverlunacy]

All I can say is just freaking outstanding

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!

[@travisolsen3943]

Great work gentlemen!!!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks brother. That was one of those nights I'll never forget

[@takingdragtv3558]

Awesome video! One of the best Flathead videos on KZbin.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thank you!

[@cozziwysong3905]

wow thats grate guys good job good fishing

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!

[@kccatfishing4929]

Excellent content fellas!!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!!

[@jonathancoley8112]

That was an absolute sick video! Congrats on the pbs. New subscriber for sure!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@charliehenderson38]

That’s awesome, great job!!!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks! It was a trip I'll never forget

[@charliehenderson38]

That’s great, me and my son fish on the Ohio river just about every weekend from the bank, he caught a 40 pounder last weekend, he was so excited! You guys do a good job! Thanks for the videos!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Awesome! Bet he'll never forget that. Good luck to you guys and thanks for watching!

[@ubustoff]

And I thought real housewives of Beverly Hills was good tv… this is awesome!!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

"REAL FLATHEADS OF WESTERN PA"

[@progresssthamkniff9198]

Keep up the good work

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!

[@vhype233]

Good as show. Yall were fishing shallow water seem like 👍

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

We were mainly fishing 15-20'. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelperry9430]

What do y’all think about the water on the Ohio? Think it’s getting cleaner? I haven’t fished it in a long time. Been at least 10 years. We fished around Madison Indiana.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I can only speak for my area of the river, (PA and WV) I definitely think the water is cleaning up from all the old industries back in the day. Several species of fish were on the "threatened" list back in the early 2000s are doing great today for example. Thanks for watching

[@jbolin105]

Wow! What a awesome night of fishing. Those were some beautiful big healthy flatheads. In the stretch of the Ohio River I fish them big ones are hard to come by anymore. But I don't work that hard at catching them anymore either. Awesome job guys it's going to be hard to beat that trip.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks! It was an amazing night I won't soon forget.

[@jbolin105]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 just subscribed to your channel looking forward to more videos in the future.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I appreciate it. I'm hoping to put out a video every Thursday evening

[@thegoodlife4439]

Holy bejesus that's a big one

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks man. I'll never forget that night

[@3_libras]

Absolutely toads! Great video.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching!

[@3_libras]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 absolutely. Thanks for the great content. I need to make friends with you guys and take trip out to you. Amazing catches !

[@catfishinpappy1591]

Awesome !

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnmacom3208]

Great video

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!!

[@2005fordmustanggt]

Any good areas down that way to buy some cheap property just for a fishing getaway spot? Catfishing went down hill here near Cincinnati

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I'd look in WV. Property and taxes are way better than PA

[@urbansteelfishing6905]

When joe says now thats a beast you know its gonna be a pb

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Those flatheads were ridiculous!

[@southernslipping4225]

If that line broke the camera man would’ve got a pop in the face lol he had some tension on that rod hood catch monster

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

You're definitely right about that!

[@godisgreat5141]

How deep do you guys fish in the ohio river? I use bombers at the paylake usually 5- 15 ft deep

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

We've caught them anywhere from 2'-50' depending on the situation, but I'd say mainly we're targeting 20-30'.

[@godisgreat5141]

I'm about done with paylakes..I've won in tournaments at them but losing respect for paylakes. One more question but is this in west Virginia or closer to Kentucky

[@jenbilbrey1089]

Love your channel. Hey I have a question if I may and a few other videos I've seen of yours you are using hellcat rods might catch the fever. My question is what weight class of fish would you say the medium heavy hellcat Rod's handle.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I just recently started using the medium heavys. We've caught several flatheads in the 30-40lb range and had no issues. I think they would be no problems with way bigger fish. If you fish river's with a lot of current however, I would suggest a heavy or x-heavy action. The tips are very soft on the medium heavys, which I love for the finicky flathead bites and we typically don't have much current so they've been a great fit around here. Thanks for watching!!

[@jenbilbrey1089]

Thanks fellas

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

No problem!

[@shanemorris7349]

What action is them BCF yall are using MH?

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Some are medium and some m/h. I prefer medium heavy action

[@chadstrope3514]

Amazing catfish. I love living along the Ohio River. What pool are y'all fishing? It's been amazing here at the Pike Island Pool.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks! I live along the Ohio River as well in Western PA. In this video though, we were fishing below Pike Island in the hannibal pool.

[@chadstrope3514]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 I know the area well. Lots of really nice walleye too.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

It's a great stretch of the river for sure!

[@jtotherog]

Awesome video yall!! What stretch of the ohio is this? I live in Meade county.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!! This is in WV waters, not too far from PA border.

[@jtotherog]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 thanks for the upload! Definitely subbed! Always wanted to drive up there amd check out the fishing. Ky doesnt take care of out catfish like they do! Keep it up!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Hopefully Kentucky gets if together before it's too late. Thanks for watching

[@jtotherog]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 absolutely. Dnr has their head up its ass lol🤙

[@GNOME_666]

Good job boys I’m still chasing my 50lb fish out of Ohio river, they are illusive. What’s those rods?

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks man! Keep putting time in, you'll get him. Rods are Big Cat Fever medium-heavy action. Link for the gear we use is in the description. Thanks for watching.

[@ferrellcat5860]

What month and or Date was these flats caught ? These are monster flats men ! Congrats

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I believe that was the end of May of last year. Thanks for watching

[@waterratlyle2590]

Thats an AMAZING night of fishing for sure. What type of gear you guys use? Rod, reel, line, leader, weights, hooks, bait. GREAT VIDEO FOR SURE!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching. I use Big Cat Fever medium-heavy action rods, slimeline 40-50lb main line, 60-80lb leader line(slimeline heavy cover), maruto 8/0 circle hooks, flat bank sinkers, and typically live or cut gizzard shad. I put links for the gear I use in the videos description.

[@waterratlyle2590]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 ok thank you, I will check the links out for sure. I'm from Ohio and started a channel just a few months ago. I love getting big cats. My favorite fish for sure.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Awesome! I'll check out your channel

[@waterratlyle2590]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 oh that would be awesome. I appreciate that for sure.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

No problem. Good luck on the water

[@ringo_fishin]

I just caught a 52lb blue while watching this video.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

That's awesome man, congrats!

[@jacobg2167]

Absolute monster.... you get a weight?

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

The 4 biggest in this video were 58lb 13oz, 53lb 4oz, 41lb, and 38lb

[@webbzgunnuts]

What are you baiting with ?

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Cut and live gizzard shad

[@timbo41284]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 where do you get live gizzard shad at??…or do you catch them yourself??

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I usually catch them in the river or nearby lakes with cast net

[@just8625]

What pound line and brand?

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

We were using 40 and 50lb Slimeline mono green high vis from Catch the Fever. I added links to the gear I use in the videos description. Thanks for watching!

[@just8625]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 thanks

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

@@just8625 no problem

[@davidchain7742]

To many of the big fish go to pay lakes what a shame that’s way I don’t fish them like hunting deer in a fence

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I agree, it's crazy. You'll never catch me at a paylake. I don't understand how people take pride in that

[@godisgreat5141]

There is a paylake that juices the water that makes the fish sick then bite like crazy then get sick and die..why doesn't anyone report that

[@crazylewiemike]

Great Video , Dang Nice Fish, what kind of black light do you have on that boat ,i like it

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks Mike! I put blue rock lights on the back of my rod racks. Got them on Amazon

[@garyegenlauf3501]

Are u guys from Pittsburgh or ohio

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I'm from Pittsburgh. I typically fish the Ohio River from Pittsburgh down to the hannibal dam in West Virginia

[@garyegenlauf3501]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 that's cool I'm from mountpleasant Connellsville area do let people go fishing with you or you guide

[@ramrodrymensnyder2648]

Do you mind sharing what date this was filmed? I need to get over to the Ohio, I drive down to the suskie every weekend, but its about the same distance for me to hit the Ohio. I fish a 16' flat bottom so the barges scare me lol. I dont have to worry about that where I fish in the Suskie. Ive been on the hunt for a 50 for a while now. Closest ive gotten is 47.5#, quite a few 40+ this year, been doing great , but the 50 has eluded me so far.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

We filmed this video the last week of May

[@ramrodrymensnyder2648]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 Awesome, this spring was definitely a blast. Thanks for sharing the video. Great stuff.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

No problem!! Thanks for watching

[@chriswalls5831]

Thats a hog nice.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks! He was a tank, for sure

[@chriswalls5831]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 get the weight scale how much you think he weighed ?

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

The 2 biggest that night were 58lb 13oz and 53lb