Catching GIANT CATFISH Using an ANCIENT Technique!!!// Limb Line Tutorial// Spring Fishing 2020

[@GunnFishTV]

For everyone inquiring about why we kept the larger catfish, these are an invasive species in these waters and were introduced illegally around 15 years ago. The population has exploded and they are causing a decline in native species populations 👍....Thanks for watching!!

[@kmontrose888]

So what do you do with them that's what I want to know? Do you just kill them? And what kind of catfish was it I thought it was a big blue and if so are you saying the blue catfish are the ones that are invasive?

[@GunnFishTV]

@@kmontrose888 we ate them of course. We use the larger ones in a catfish muddle (basically a stew). Yes they are blue catfish and they are invasive to this body of water. Only channel catfish and bullhead catfish are native to this river

[@DivergentDroid]

@@GunnFishTV Why would you Not keep the larger catfish? I don't understand your need to explain that to people. Also, why not fillet the large fish? (as long as it don't have worms or other parisires)

[@GunnFishTV]

@@DivergentDroid several people commented that they didn't like the fact that I did. Not 100 percent sure why but I just went ahead and posted my reasoning for it

[@DivergentDroid]

@@GunnFishTV I was still watching the video when I posted that and have since edited it and asked another question. I didn't expect you to answer so fast in the am. LOL Thanks.. Other question was why not fillet the fish, couldn't you just like the smaller fish?

[@Theosescapades]

This is the most wholesome stuff I've ever seen.

[@floydaltonmiller]

Great trip and I admire you for taking your daughter with you.

[@TrentMarlow]

Nice catfish's. We are from SC and we have to have what we call Bush hook permit. But we call them Bush hook lines. My wife and I do this too. We love it

[@GunnFishTV]

Yea super fun!! I cant wait to do it again in a few months

[@csmall788]

I loved the way you coached her up! Great work, dad!

[@weedeater64]

This is one of the best fishing vids I've ever seen. You're a great dad, she is going to remember this fondly for a long time.

[@chanceskip52]

This is one of the best fishing videos I've seen no music and no starting off hollering.

[@GunnFishTV]

Thanks man. Yea im not all about that. Im just a straight up fisherman so I do my videos the same way

[@pvd354]

I can't see why anyone could "dislike" this video. It's awesome. Time with you daughter is precious. She will tell this story for the rest of her life

[@trevorcoffey9410]

I have a 4 year old daughter who loves my guns and wants to go hunting every chance she can with me. I’ve been looking for the right deal on a Jon boat ever since we bought our house about 5 min from a boat ramp on the river. Earned a subscriber for getting that young lady out and teaching her stuff that can’t be taught in schools. Great content too!

[@slingnstixscrappiefishing8859]

Dad that awesome and your help is outstanding. That’s what’s up pal tightlines 👍🏾💪🏾

[@pvd354]

Lol, she's so cute...."I'm calling mama" 🤣🤣🤣

[@shadetreecatfishing5729]

You can’t buy life experiences like that great video.

[@joshcavins55]

Great video! I got a few years before my kids get to join in on the fun. I hope they get as excited as your daughter did very wholesome video sir.

[@RaisedOutdoors]

Love limblining and find having a net is definitely a necessity for those big cats to prevent accidental hook in the hand or other accidents. Great stuff

[@GunnFishTV]

Yessir definitely super fun. Im going to run some more here soon but our river is completely blown out from the rain at the moment

[@RaisedOutdoors]

@@GunnFishTV yea fishing has been good here until I get a chance to go and then the weather is horrible lol

[@hatchertiger]

"I'm calling momma!" So sweet.

[@SeanCotton]

Nice!! It looks like you and your daughter had a great time!!

[@dannygreen6145]

Got me wanting to go climb line fishing! Its Good to see your Daughter living the good life. She will never forget the memories

[@terrytrudell8554]

Really enjoyed the video with your daughter. brings back memories with my dad out fishing on the St. Croix river in Hudson Wisconsin. That is one huge catfish.

[@youroutdoors5453]

Nice fish and catching it with your daughter is something both of you will never forget, I hope you took lots of pictures. I had to look up what Muddle is and now the next time we catch a big redfish here in Louisiana, I will try it but I will have to start with a rue and add Cajun seasoning...I know, we add Cajun seasoning to everything...lol, we do.

[@GunnFishTV]

Haha I love Cajun seasoning too!!!

[@ubtrapper3077]

Nice run right there! Dandy Cat too! Great memories for your daughter as well. That excitement of her wanting to call Mom is the real deal. I couldn't wait to call my Uncles when I caught or trapped something special. Lol

[@GunnFishTV]

Yea we had fun!!! I'm going to do some more videos on limb lining/catfishing soon

[@ubtrapper3077]

@@GunnFishTV Great! I will be watching for them!

[@mikealguire6342]

I just ran across this video and your channel this evening. Im now a subscriber. Awsome video bud. We ran bushooks or as yourself and others say limb lines. Last night. We lost more to gators. Than we were able to put in the boat. But everyone has to pay the tax man at some point.

[@GunnFishTV]

I appreciate it!!! We are getting ready to run some lines this week ourselves!

[@kennywooldridge2276]

Great video and your daughter is a little badass! 😁👍 I'm gonna give the limb line a try.

[@Roundawg]

Awesome! Enjoy every minute of it. They grow up fast!

[@richardzavala421]

father n daughter time. great memories

[@tsr_outdoors]

We Always use limblines Love the video Love to get the kids involved and teach them what we do Let’s get after em

[@dalecox9913]

That first was live less you got some good friends lol

[@joshcraft358]

You said them cypress limbs won’t break yet earlier in the video you had one prolly bigger than the 50 pounder take the whole limb bye bye lol. The old timers in south alabama always told me to either use cypress limbs or don’t use them because they will break. Now I got to double check when I go to the river this summer before I go running limb lines with my 2 little rascals lol! Awesome fishing tho bud with baby go to with ya! Love how she said “ I got to call momma! I got to call momma!” She was so pumped and excited bout that big cat! This is the type of fishing like bream fishing that is super fun and excited to get the youngins into fishing and always wanting to go back and fish and learn from daddy! Kudos to your fathering also getting her on the front of the boat not scared at all to grab them limb lines and pull those big cats In the boat! I’d be one proud dad that day for sure bro! Keep up the good dad work man I can’t stress that enough more dads should be doing this with their kids and not leaving them at home with mom left out in all the fun!!!

[@zjzjbigfishcatches7740]

I see you teaching her how to get out there and get them big ones! Smile? Z

[@boydboys9084]

Might I recommend a small gaff for those big ones

[@catching20]

Raising her right, Daddy! I know some disagree. My son has run lines since he was 4. Great vid!

[@GunnFishTV]

Thanks man! She just asked the other day when we were going to do it again

[@Austin_capp]

ive never done limb lines or trout lines but i heard they was super fun and by the way you're daughter is acting its fun. i just got me a boat i guess im going to have to try this out ive only ever bass fished and walked the rivers

[@GunnFishTV]

It's super fun and kids love it!! Just be sure to check and remove the lines after your done 👍

[@Austin_capp]

@@GunnFishTV ​appericate the feedback and will do i never try to leave trash any where i go because that ruins places or ruins spots for others

[@indianacreekwalker4474]

good call on the heavy nuts, way better on the pocket book

[@hunterboatright4755]

Good cats!!! Tip: use live bait for bigger catfish

[@GunnFishTV]

Thanks!!

[@RHDOutdoors]

Teaching the kid right. Bravo!

[@syntaxseven9757]

Thanks for the video. I just started fishing recently and it’s nice to have a fellow Virginia show me the ropes.

[@TheMDOutdoors2016]

Awesome video and great tips on how to catch catfish on that antique method. But we can't do that here in Pittsburgh. As always happy fishing and tight lines my friend

[@toddjacks8288]

Awesome video brother I miss them days

[@jeremyTallen1]

This how we catfished as kids with Chunks of bluegill

[@SaltyReflections]

Nice video. Great fun with the fam. We haven't set lines in a really long time!

[@michaeltatem4516]

Nice cats!!!! I caught a 38lber off of a shad rap a few years ago in the nottoway. They got some big ones in there.

[@evabarri6324]

You guys are awesome! I cant wait to set ours up here soon when I go back to NC!

[@lgbass]

The Kitties were hungry! Nice job.

[@smittysilver6682]

I do want comment about you bringing daughter with you fishing congratulations 🎊

[@fanoflawrencedrunkpreachin834]

Everyone wants to call Mama! I’m calling my Mama tomorrow too!!!!!

[@kennethsmith8844]

Making memories

[@BloominOnion1]

whereabouts in virginia were you doing this, I just got home from the blackwater near SML and filled up a cooler with channels and bullheads. Only problem was my 4 year old dropped my landing net in the water and it sunk, irretrievable.

[@GunnFishTV]

Im in Southeast Va

[@Bandit-co9xc]

What an awesome video. Looks like you had some great help.

[@larrygaskins8463]

Awesome video

[@gavins.6109]

Her reaction seeing the big one at the end 😂

[@benonem]

nice vid like always gunn

[@jerrylittle8922]

Nice fish . Enjoy the time y'all have they grow up fast. FISH2EAT 🇺🇸

[@paulsongy8366]

What a great video

[@GunnFishTV]

Thanks Paul

[@steverobinson795]

I need to Borrow your Fishing partner to help level my Boat Out. She’s an adorable little fishing princess. I use to take my Daughter on all kinds of fishing Adventures. She’s 30 now and still reminds me of our fishing trips

[@getthenet2358]

That’s awesome. And nothing better than some fried catfish nuggets

[@jeffmorris8768]

How do you make your catfish stew.Teach em while they are little'for soon they will be grown.They will remember for a lifetime' the seed's that you have sown.

[@tiffayneraybon6673]

She said I'm a call MOMA I LOVE IT

[@grahamsclater9988]

We called them "night lines........"

[@GunnFishTV]

They are so fun!

[@Kimbra-W0KIM]

How do you keep fish alive until you get home?

[@reformeddaddy]

Have you done an overview of your jon boat set up

[@GunnFishTV]

I have not but I will make a video soon. Thank you hope you had a great Christmas

[@logancarr5740]

Nice fish

[@dripboiz906]

I have a question what kind of bait do yaLl use

[@GunnFishTV]

I always use fresh cut bait.....usually sunfish or white perch but in this particular run I was using hickory shad

[@stevefowler6039]

Illegal here in Iowa. I've been running bank poles for flats and channels. If you bleed them it improves that meat 100%

[@joekuhl3500]

Should be illegal everywhere!

[@pelon22]

🥱

[@barntt]

Lets see🤔 Daughter wearing PFD....Good. Dad isn't....BAD! Something happens Dad falls and hits his head and falls in water then drowns! cell phone gone... NO What? Shit Happens Wear your PPE! Maken MEMORIES!!! PRICELESS!!!

[@GunnFishTV]

I see your point she knows how to operate the boat and a cell phone to call for help

[@barntt]

@@GunnFishTV Point missed Why take that Gamble. Wear PFD Chance of drowning goes down. Girl grows up With Dad!. But this is still a free country YET?. Enjoy your time with Kid. 😃

[@GunnFishTV]

@barntt I get the point completely. It was a very low risk situation, therefore no PFD. I wear mine when operating my boat and my kids (when they were younger) because this was an older video, wore theirs at all times.

[@69sscam1]

What is catfish muddle

[@GunnFishTV]

Basically like a Brunswick stew with fish In it

[@prowlin4reds]

what is catfish muddle?

[@GunnFishTV]

It's basically a stew that uses catfish for the meat. You cook it down for a long time until the potatoes are no longer whole and it's thick.

[@Toorealprod47]

my question would be why wouldn't you keep a catfish that big lol

[@uglyfrog7263]

grew 5 pounds in 5 minutes, wow!

[@wolfthemandalorian3328]

I caught a 70lb blue once. I just man-up and put both hands in his mouth and pulled him in. Yup. Cut up my hands some. But it was in the boat.

[@GunnFishTV]

That's a giant

[@grumpygnome9316]

Limb lines are illegal in my state, so it MUST WORK GREAT.

[@GunnFishTV]

It is very fun.....especially with children. Its a very exciting and visual way for them to catch fish

[@JTTaylor-ld4oh]

We already know how to do it.. show me the fish!!

[@GunnFishTV]

Not everyone does though. Thats why I explained it

[@mikefogle5874]

Freakn' Awesome!

[@robertchunn643]

What bait?

[@GunnFishTV]

Cut shad

[@DpuckFishingandOutdoors]

Geez that is a cow!

[@GunnFishTV]

Thanks!!!! Yea it was an experience!

[@joedarden2276]

That's how u do It

[@petiebowen8746]

Never new blue cats are invasive in VA

[@rogersmith6643]

What is mudle

[@GunnFishTV]

It's a basically a type of stew but it's cooked for a long time so the potatoes aren't solid anymore

[@jandelahoussaye9834]

Why use a weight I allways catch better when I have just a swivel and hook on my limb lines catfish here in Louisana seem to gone on top the water at night

[@GunnFishTV]

The current is so heavy it just floats on top if I don't use it. Never had much success like that so I use the nuts to keep it down about 4ft or so off the bottom

[@kinart2543]

Nice, but I would release those huge ones.

[@GunnFishTV]

We use the big ones for fish muddle (like a stew).....blue cats are invasive in this body of water and were illegally introduced about 15 years ago. They are having a detrimental effect on our sunfish population so we remove all we can

[@kinart2543]

@@GunnFishTV good job. Sounds like a good stew. Catfish are one invasive species I wouldn't mind. They're not very prevalent here in Southern California, where our local reservoirs are very deep. I've noticed it much better in East Texas where I hope to move soon. Good job with your daughter!

[@smittysilver6682]

Why don't you let the big breeders go and take the good eating size, you will have more breeding stock..?

[@GunnFishTV]

These blue cats are invasive in these waters and were introduced illegally.....this is a small river and they are causing a decline in the native species

[@Meetoniceyou]

Catch and cook?

[@GunnFishTV]

I will do one soon!

[@rogerp5201]

He will be crying that all the fish are gone!

[@GunnFishTV]

Yea cuz these have wrecked the sunfish and bass populations in this river.....DNR wants every one kept. They are invasive

[@rogerp5201]

I correct myself. That is a good reason. Where I am, people keep everything. The big fish that repopulate are taken as trophies. Freezers feeled. then the next spring .. freezer burnt fish go out with the trash. I am sorry for not understanding the reason there. Thanks for letting me know.

[@GunnFishTV]

@@rogerp5201 no offense taken. I know every fishery is different and don't keep fish often but nothing goes to waste

[@wolfthemandalorian3328]

43lbs looks right.

[@nynalneal590]

A flathead and a bulkhead are not the same species of catfish!

[@GunnFishTV]

Yea 2 completely different species. We dont have flathead where I live. I was referring to the catfish we call mudcats which are actually black bulkheads. Not sure why I said flathead lol

[@nynalneal590]

I enjoyed your video,and hope to see more.

[@JugginMikeBoozer]

It's a tree shaker

[@GunnFishTV]

Yessir!! So freakin fun

[@wandagarner966]

you need a new scale bud

[@adamsimpson7610]

A big catfish broke that line i think

[@GunnFishTV]

I believe so too. Had of been a giant!

[@adamsimpson7610]

Ive done that before i use willow limps if i can find one

[@adamsimpson7610]

If it was a flat head it won't take much

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

He needs a bigger cooler.

[@joekuhl3500]

Limb lining should be banned becasue of the people who leave their lines in the water and never come back and clean up their mess... before you know it every single limb has a old rusty hook hanging from it...

[@GunnFishTV]

That's an individual responsibility. I take care of my lines and remove them when I am done. We also are required to have every line tagged with our names and phone number also

[@hillbillybozocatfishing884]

You left your wife at home though . .

[@GunnFishTV]

She's not into it really but she does go occasionally

[@pamdavis1421]

you should never keep those huge blues, they're too tough to eat, just a selfish waste of a beautiful fish.

[@GunnFishTV]

We put it in a catfish muddle so it definitely got eaten. Also these are invasive in this river system

[@pamdavis1421]

@@GunnFishTV Sounds delicious, I'm just a stickler for harvesting large Blue Cat...they can reach 150 + lbs if allowed to mature: the one you harvested would have been somewhere around 15 years old: that's a lot of life spent dodging fishermen.

[@peterderidder9922]

I stopped youre vid afther 4.16 min . If you take the small ones home to eat I realy dont care. If everyone take his fishes home there will be no big ones annymore to fish on. PLEASE put the big ones back in the water, and take as much small ones as you can. You must know a lot of hobby fischermen would like to catch a big one as youre first one in youre vid. so please think about other people. I was a bit shockt to see that big catfish in youre cooler . I give you a fat thumb down !!!!!!! you dont give about other people !!

[@GunnFishTV]

Sorry you feel that way. Me and my family enjoyed eating them. And also these are an invasive species in this river just so you know

[@donstaffin4065]

10 years living as catfish in his own natural home till one day you put a hook on a tree catch it keep 10 years living for one bite of food nobody else catches that fish cuz he's going to take it home pretty lame

[@hunternelson9114]

They are an invasive species here, they are eating all of our native fish. The more we catch out of the river the better chance we have at keeping our native fish. Limb lines and noodles are about the best way to catch them around here. On a good day/night you can catch anywhere from 100-500 blue cats anywhere from 1-125lbs., my personal best is 112lbs.