How To Bump/Walk Baits for Beginners. A Very Affective Technique for Catching Catfish.

In todays video I explain the basics of bumping the bottom to catch big catfish in a river. It is a technique that can only be used in current and is very effective for getting your bait in front of fish that are hiding behind structures on the bottom of the river. If you have any questions please leave them in the comment section. Thank you for watching and good luck. #bumpingforcatfish #catfish #ohioriver
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[@dynawideglide44]

Great job filming Landon!

[@CHUNKYCATSFISHING]

Another super awesome video very nicely done my awesome friend 👊

[@captainjethro5799]

Thanks for this video. Spending time with the family on the water is always a win. Catching some fish is a bonus!

[@tomedwards643]

Your videos are always good, Hagen. As I’ve said before, I think it’s great that Landon is with you more often than not. My father has a pontoon docked at the Frankfort boat dock & my brothers & I went out this past Tuesday. Was loading the boat with rods/reels, nets and a bait tank and a guy at the dock came out laughing and said, “You’re gonna fish THIS pool of water?!?! Good luck!” After netting some shad and drifting up to and back down from lock & dam #5 in Anderson Co. with only two dunk taps, I knew what he meant! Freshwater Dead Sea! Never recovered from the fire at the distillery, I guess. Thanks again for the great vid!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

The ol Kentucky River is the hardest body of water to fish in the world lol. Thank you👍

[@BobWeir-ss6bd]

That's awesome you always have your kids w u. That's what gave me the love for fishing. My Papaw would always take me when I was a kid. Once he got older and couldn't get around as well I was able to take him and carry his oxygen and all of our gear down to our spots. It's sad his own boys wouldn't want to deal w all that. I'd walk that stuff back and forth a hundred miles just to get another cpl hrs on the river w him. God Bless y'all, keep catching those monsters.

[@Papaws-Hobbies]

Always enjoy yours and Landon videos. I learn a lot. Thanks for taking the time for us all.

[@ML-ks2lj]

Ohh we call it whipping here in southeast Michigan. Mainly done for walleye it can be done with a spinning reel but requires two hands. I'd suggest looking into whisker seeker as a nice affordable rod.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Just stepped up to a 36v trolling motor on one of my boats because a 70# 24v wasn't quite enough on the Mississippi. Good video, my friend!

[@joshgreen5399]

That's a big old 80 swimmin at me! Your kid cracks me up in every video.

[@jumpnjack8686]

Always good video's and always learning something new. As a youngster living in Oklahoma we always got tore by big cats but that was because we were noodling big flatheads.😄 Marks of the warrior all the way up to the bicep when handling a big cat in a hole. Thanks for taking me with you and Landon. God bless.

[@russbrown6453]

One of the things I like about HG is he always practices catch and release. This is critical to conservation!

[@loganyoutube4818]

Size and catch limits are put in place for the purpose of conservation…there’s nothing wrong with eating what you catch

[@RussBrown-sj7tx]

OK tell that to the countless people who don't care about limits, wonder why the fishing sucks, and can never find the fish police to enforce any of the rules. We had limits for many species in the world that are now extinct, or on the brink of extinction. Again, easier, cleaner, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly just to buy fish already packaged, ready for consumption at Walmart. Release the fish you catch so other people can have to.

[@joshuahurst276]

God bless you guys

[@raymondharper9935]

Outstanding !!! I'll definitely try bumping on the Ohio. Thanks 👍

[@Dylanskinandscalesfishing]

Love the video good job guys thanks for wearing a life vest in that current

[@ericmasseyjigco]

Man I grew up fishing there …..miss that spot

[@ericmasseyjigco]

We used to catch huge flatheads there

[@tomedwards643]

Was able to catch fish there as a kid. Lived a street over from it in Frankfort but it’s a lot different now! Tight lines, Hagen!!

[@5zero2]

This is my new favorite way to fish for cats.

[@bobbynewton9247]

I always enjoy your videos man great job God Bless be safe my brother

[@alanwilliams3912]

Good stuff! Glad to see I'm not the only one that gets bloody fingers from time to time!

[@borfishing7690]

Interesting video Hagen. I’ll try this when I’m on the Vertigris River here in Oklahoma.👍🏼

[@ozman6685]

That river is in my moms backyard. She just moved to wagoner ok 👍

[@midwestfishermen2518]

I like your videos because they are information for me I'm new too this and your son is great with the camera. God bless you and your family

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Thank you

[@ballisticballista8960]

Getting bit by a 30 pound blue will make you go buy fish grips that same day 😂 good video Im only 24 and been catfishing for 12 years but I always learn something new from your vids 👍

[@cjstuntz8884]

Much love from team mercer great fishing and tight lines to you and your family

[@dustinsmith8799]

Love your channel man!!! Learned a lot from you thank you for the good content!

[@williamcook2010]

Yea it works its like bass fishing for catfish I was hooked right away. And actually productive way catch fish and cover water

[@jessebierma2833]

I’ve never tried bumping before, so thanks for the instructional. My question is how do you keep the 3-way rig from tangling up? Would it help to put a peg float near the hook?

[@michaelleady9089]

Great job

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Thank you

[@jasondrummond5427]

Keep doing what you doing love the videos fished all my life still learning new stuff

[@michaelrogers4285]

Awesome video 👍. Thank you for sharing Hagen, you and Landon take care and stay safe.

[@billygarner8318]

I prefer 7/0 Black Platinum Eagle Claw kahle hooks for bumping. To each their on.

[@barrybostwick870]

Great video buddy I love watching your videos special cuz you got your son there most the time

[@michaelkuda9079]

Glad to see The lifevest keep up the work mike

[@catfishapprentice9299]

Those TK 9/0 HOOKS ARE A BEAST .my favorite is the 10/0 K-kat on the James in Va ..also great video..tight line's and always Hook'em Deep

[@whiskerwhisper]

Heck yes it is man, fish grips is a must have ive had to many lessons an lesions

[@casualcasting]

Awesome video Hagen! Bumping looks fun!

[@davidstradtman8232]

Always interesting Hagen. God bless.

[@midwestfishermen2518]

Great video guy's keep up the great work . Now I know how too bump from the bank. 🤙😎🔥

[@gregbryant9673]

Enjoyed the video. Thank you for the info on bumping.

[@riverhawk203]

Good video great information

[@acouplecrosssfishing6468]

Great information Hagen! Thank you for sharing! Can’t wait to try bumpin!

[@vernonhimes7509]

Your a good dad!!!

[@bennymontemayor1840]

On your rod holders, which ones do you have,, I’m not sure the angles to get but your angles what I’m looking at would work!! Awesome videos, love the fact your little man is with you,, my girls are always right be sides me

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I have the monster 33/45 but they can also do a 0 degree for suspending. Best choice imo. Thank you for watching👍

[@rodneyjones2711]

That's the perfect bait size!

[@GreenwellFishing]

Hey bro, with the water temperature as high and it is you can drift a lil bIt faster, to save trolling motor battery. Great video brother.

[@davidfell1474]

Awesome job!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Thank you

[@paulbell1522]

Awesome video as always, real quick question though, i do alot i mean alot of drift fishing. My question is braid or mono? Ive always been a mono guy but would lile your input on weather or not i should change

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I like braid but I think the fish feels everything with braid. I definitely have a lot more confidence with mono when the fish are biting slow. But when bumping braid is the way to go so you can feel the bottom. Thanks for watching and good luck 👍

[@codystanley2760]

Man used this technique last night on the Kentucky and OMG what a beast mode blue I got 70-80 lbs on a big ole fresh water drum head

[@codystanley2760]

You need a fish brain account brother hit me up sometime I’ll show you some good spots in Frankfort and Lockport

[@nathanmorkovsky2855]

Thank you🎣

[@MuskratAdventures]

Good stuff brother! I love bumping!

[@fishin-impossible2992]

Great info Hagen thanks for sharing

[@fishhubbd]

Excellent one!! keep it up!!!

[@finseekertv9523]

Great info. Enjoyed the video.!

[@MikeCostelloOutdoors]

Great video Hagen 🤘🤘do you thinks it’s possible to bump ing heavy currents from the dock

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Absolutely, there is a guy on KZbin that has videos doing it below a dam. Channel name is river lunacy. Thank you for watching 👍

[@mattgilbert8396]

Love your videos! What is a good time of the year to try this? Thanks

[@rogerlawton2240]

Just received my first Monster Rod Holder in the mail. I can confirm that they are very well-made. The problem for me is, that they are too heavy duty for the type of fishing I do, they’re just too big for me. I fish mostly for Crappie, shell cracker, bluegill, white bass, and trout. I don’t need rod holders that would hold up a Chevy Silverado. I’m hoping that in the near future they’ll start making a line of rod holders that are less heavy duty, but still sturdy, for people like me.

[@PalmettoCats]

Just ordered me some of those hooks!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I hope you like them as much as I do. I have used them for several months and I’ve had a really good hook up rate with them. They are a great hook for bigger baits. Thank you for watching 👍

[@PalmettoCats]

@@hagengrubbsfishing I'll let you know how I like them!

[@schulte7806]

what kind of hook is it? The link doesnt have hooks on thier page @@hagengrubbsfishing

[@josephtufts7649]

This technique is similar to whipping for Walleye on the Detroit and St. Clair River.

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

great video and super informative as always bro!!

[@collieer]

What would be a disadvantage of bank fishing with a bumping rod? I’d like one in my Arsenal, I just got a line counter reel, could you bump and regular fish with it

[@chuckwdaniel]

My dad taught me something like this maybe 50 years ago, we would use a slip bobber in the river from the bank and let it drift down stream. That little guy was skinny cause he was always running from those 30 pounders. Great video, take care and be safe.

[@kevinpeterson581]

I like how you did that

[@CatfishHunters]

Not sure if ya know you can run another battery in parallel together. That will definitely get you better battery life.

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Yes I actually did add another battery when I had a 12v but I have since upgraded to a 24v. Thank you for watching👍

[@CatfishHunters]

Good deal

[@firewoodhawk3917]

T W C whisker whip be a great bumpn rod!

[@arkyhunter2750]

Man that old blue tooth the hide off your hand quick. Nice video 👍.

[@BobWeir-ss6bd]

Have u ever done this from the bank at a big dam? I was thinking about trying it at Barkley or Kentucky lake

[@just2solid]

Hey, so what is the advantage of this over just using something like a santee rig?

[@davidtravis7497]

Great video

[@leokearns1603]

Hello hagen what ramp do you use to get below McAlpine dam in louisville

[@charliehubbard1400]

Hagen I know you and son are ALL about your new boat. That you to worked on and done a fine job on BTW. But my question is, I'm disabled now I had my fused the boat ride kills me. Maybe do a show on easy to get to public fishing locations I spent some time in the Carrollton area growing up. And I 'll say it again you all done a fine job on boat I met you and your son at the Catfish conference and this year I had the Boxer service dog. I know fishing from the bank isn't your thing but I'm kinda stuck there now I tried last weekend they had to turn around and take back. So any bank fishing tips and pointers would be much appreciated. Thanks again for your videos and useful information. PEACE OUT 🐝😎🎣😎🐟😎🎣😎🐟😎🐝

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I remember meeting you. How have you been? I have been planing on doing a bank fishing trip on the Ohio, I just haven’t got around to it yet. Hopefully soon. Thanks for watching and take care👍

[@charliehubbard1400]

Waiting on 2 surgeries fishing may as well be over for me But I did acomplish one of my bucket list items 3 weeks ago I caught my 50lber it was a flathead I care there wasn't anyone there but me I got some crappy pictures and let em go I got em between Maysville and Augusta. But I watched you and your boy put boat together compared to your first boat brother you came along way I'm not knocking that first boat. But you laid this new one out. What hurts the most a friend went and got a boat for us to kinda to do the same thing. I could see in his eyes he knows it's purdy much over for me and fishin if they cut my neck it's over I use 10ft and 12ft rods. But him and his son can enjoy fixing the boat up. PEACE OUT bro thanks for taking the time to get back I me I really enjoy your channel I get see places I went to as a kid. PEACE OUT THANKS for the videos and useful information. 🐝😎🎣😎🐟😎🎣😎🐟😎🐝

[@PopPopJoe]

What brand/ make , # test , 3 way swivel do you recommend for bumping ?

[@jamesmcglothlin7465]

Great job. Love your videos. Have you tried putting your big motor in gear at an idle to take pressure off you're trolling motor?

[@jdlouderback1]

I've fished that area a lot for striper and hybrids but was wondering if you guide? I've never caught a large cat and thought it would be a blast. I live in Louisville's east end.

[@jamesriggs1883]

Great video, i am guess river is rolling

[@jamesriggs1883]

Do u use a drift sock when anchoring to help back of boat stay in place

[@BigCatRiverFishing]

Awesome video man. I am definitely going to try this next time I’m out. Which dam is this? I’m thinking about going to Carrollton dam. Tight lines.

[@matthewperry1230]

I don't see not one hook in the link you shared all clothing and stuff but no tackle

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

The hooks that I mentioned are no longer available, sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for watching

[@traceygrimsley2175]

Can you bump from the bank? Love your channel watched all of your videos. Are you going to make more videos.

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Yes it it possible to do it from the bank, thank you so much for watching the videos and yes I will have new videos coming soon, I have took a couple weeks off to do some work to both of my boats but I’m almost done. 👍

[@traceygrimsley2175]

@@hagengrubbsfishing thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Can't wait to see your new videos. You and Landon have helped me a lot.

[@justinstrait5026]

Hey hagen! Great video as always. How are those kast kings holding up?

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I only have one but it has been a good reel. Especially for the money. Thanks for watching👍

[@patsmith5947]

I. Wondered what was bumping, I have no idea.

[@2005fordmustanggt]

Also we are having trouble with hook set. We have been using gamagatsu and team catfish

[@cokleecuz4824]

First time I tried bumping/walking bait was tough especially without a trolling motor ahaha stAyd hookd

[@gregmccloughan2429]

What size line is best for bumpin

[@jeffwhitsit8842]

Is that the only type of rig effective for bumping ?

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

There are a couple different variations that people use but for the most part that’s all I’ve ever heard of anyone using. Thank you for watching 👍

[@tomedwards643]

Hagen, Nothing to do with this particular video but an earlier one where you & your father were in northern KY, I guess, but you were catching skipjack below a dam from the bank. Your wife had gone to get another cooler or two. Can you tell me where that was, please? I can’t find them in our KY River. Thanks much! Appreciate it.

[@kentuckycatmanoutdooradven4643]

You need to come down to Owensboro and fish Cannelton damn

[@ClayConnelly21]

What would happen with that technique if not using the trolling motor?

[@jefferyrobertson4548]

Going to the Newburgh Dam next weekend. Usually anchor up and wondering what method you would use in the very swift current. I will definitely be trying some bouncing but this swift Dam fishing is all new to me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

In the swift current it is hard to beat this technique. You can put a bait behind every rock on the bottom. Good luck and thanks for watching👍

[@jefferyrobertson4548]

@@hagengrubbsfishing thank you for all you do ! Keep em coming!

[@2005fordmustanggt]

Where abouts is this on the ohio? We usually go in at tanners creek and don't catch nothing really lol were new to boat fishing

[@cozziwysong3905]

fun isnt it love it do all the time on the river

[@FishingBDGo]

wow nice video nice catch men #fishingbdGo

[@Ib90]

Can you bump on land and do you need a bump Rod to Bump?

[@clayton203]

What kind of life jackets y’all wearin

[@firewoodhawk3917]

Is that a t w c monster rod your useing? If so how do you like them? Always great to see you come out with a video, love watchn you an your son fishn together, you are a great father an have a great son, its all qaulity time Hagen your very blessed, Thank you for all your hard work making us these videos

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

They are great rods. Probably my favorite. Light as a feather for an anchoring rod. They have a really nice feel to them. Thank you and thanks for watching👍good luck out on the water

[@JustinsFishinFetish]

Wish we could get that close to dams up here in Ohio! I really wanna try bumping.

[@Charles-k8t]

Never quit sitn the hook 🪝 get r done ✔

[@Charles-k8t]

Nothing better to teach your son good fathering 🎉❤😊

[@just8625]

Thanks bud, I've learned alot from your videos but above all patience.

[@PeelingDragCatfishing]

IM TRY THAT WHEN I GET MY RIG BACK, I WANNA SEE HOW IT FEEL WHEN THEY TRY YANK THE ROD OUT MY HAND. GOOD FISH BUD

[@SS-te4fi]

My local river has very little current. I've tried bumping with little success. The bait won't walk back behind the boat but about 20ft. I did catch a couple blues but they were right behind the boat. Any suggestions? I've used 1.5-2oz lead. Water depth about 5-20ft.

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

You can try a lighter weight or maybe try putting a small peg float right above your hook. I have used as little as 1/2 ounce in light current. It is a lot harder too feel the bottom though. Good luck and thank you for watching👍

[@brianforrest3377]

Great video bro never seen that technique done

[@Bamapride1000]

We used to stripe fish bumping bottom down here in the south. There’s not that many stripe around for that purpose anymore we have to catch em in the creeks now.