How To Catch Catfish From The Bank | Catfishing Bait, Rigs, & Tips!

Catfish are considered one of the water's top predator fish. They prey on the food sources around them and generally seek and strive for a good meal, which is why they can get HUGE in size and catfish fishing can be such a thrill. When you first hook into a catfish, you might think you're snagged, but when your line starts to move and the drag starts to scream, you know you're hooked up with a real monster. In this video, Joe from Chatt Cats Fishing shares some of his top tips for catfish fishing from the bank including is rig and bait of choice!
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[@clintonowens1683]

He is horrible! And soooo basic

[@El_GordoTV]

What size of rod do you use and line as well ?

[@randyaguirre7391]

So where the fish lol

[@nicolasjohnson8808]

My

[@justinoxton6790]

I suggest making your leaders in advance and snelling the circle hooks.

[@Dean4511]

Makes a fishing video without catching any fish. I guess that means I can make a How to Pickup Women video.

[@williamaichinger2358]

you are a total trip great comment lets go fishing lol

[@Dean4511]

@@williamaichinger2358- Thanks. Anytime.

[@cathyc2665]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@floridagirl386]

How to pickup women: have a dog. A Chevy & a job LOL

[@codyholbrook9036]

Floridaaa girl ahh yes a Chevy so they can learn to fix trucks

[@5420Snapp]

With bait that big, you really dont need a sinker. No wind, no current, sounds perfect for weightless cutbait

[@Jr-rl5rd]

He just wanted to show off is sinker

[@juanitabrinkman9676]

I know right what is he expecting to catch a dinosaur swimming at the bottom. 🤣🤣🤣

[@bradenstechner6707]

Juanita Brinkman this mans tryna help y’all out you clearly clicked this video if you wanna learn how to rig a catfish setup

[@ReVenge6661]

Yeah fly line would work just fine

[@FishingWithJBT]

The weight isnt always for distance and keeping your bait still in heavy winds/rough current...it is also used to help set the hook when the fish picks up the bait and runs off with it

[@lukesky6157]

No catfish were harmed in the making of this video.

[@clintoncampbell236]

Luke Sky lmfao 🤣

[@comptonislife9046]

I don’t see what is so funny

[@clintoncampbell236]

Montgomeryoutdoors 24 he doesn’t catch anything

[@Lokitoisaplaya92]

😂😂😂😂 & Try Raw chicken next time, they love Chicken 😉

[@JennyLewis-dk4rt]

@@Lokitoisaplaya92hello

[@tonydabaloney]

I've been catfishing for 60yrs and agree with most everything you said. I have one piece of advice. I use a little less weight and a big bobber-stopper. I figure out where the bottom is and try to get a large live minnow/shad to be just inches off bottom. I've caught monsters that way. Really works well downstream from spillways. Getting bait to act alive and real near the bottom just rings their chow bell.

[@youngkilo17]

How to catch a catfish from the bank without showing how to catch a catfish from the bank.

[@gabid823]

Mayby you already know it

[@JohnWick-pr3rc]

Lmao!

[@benfrank2575]

I said the same thing lol

[@trinitymaker5833]

Lol! I was thinking the same thing.

[@jesus_rios1915]

youngkilo17 😆😆

[@gmoralesmorales9212]

Finally a video that doesn't cover just bass fishing.

[@comptonislife9046]

GMorales Morales There are plenty of them out there. Bass fishing isn’t the most popular type of fishing

[@Dezmen300]

Tim I couldn’t agree more

[@sincitycyrus7701]

I thought I was going to get to watch him actually catch a fish

[@IsThatHuncho]

Yeah same, idk if you watch his channel but he catches giants

[@keenanhendershot6864]

LOL HE POKED HIMSELF WITH THE HOOK TRYING TO SHOW HOW STRONG THE SCALES ARE THAT’S WHY HE EDITED IT OUT HAHA I LIKE THAT

[@JennyLewis-dk4rt]

Hello

[@hobo7070]

You might add a small float near the hook to keep the bait off the bottom, like a modified Santee Cooper rig. With a bait that big I'd suspect that the bait just sits on the bottom. Suspended about 6 -12 inches off the bottom might help.

[@r.hughes5737]

Yeah that causes your line to become severely tangled sry terrible idea

[@JoeWeymouth]

That is very similar to the setup that I use. Instead of the three way swivel though I use a two way swivel and have a sinker slide on the main line. I also attach the hook to my leader with a snell knot before attaching it to the swivel. Great info to get out there. Nice to see the branch out to different species of fish.

[@TheAdventuresOfLeaf]

So just like this guy, but correct and actually catching fish.

[@drbravestone4017]

I agree Joe, using a weight on the main line in a lake or a pond allows the fish to run with the bait without feeling he hook…until its too late.

[@drbravestone4017]

@John QPublic1 above the swivel on the mainline.

[@patrickruhe5450]

Can't go wrong with a good ol' catfish ugly stik. Love summer pond catfishin

[@BillieSharkTooth]

Mullet is the main bait we use in the south around Mobile delta. It's oily, fishy, and sturdy enough to withstand a catfish nibbling at it.

[@billblount5955]

I've caught tons of catfish in wva. In the Mongahila river useing just cheap hotdogs one pack sliced right you have bait all night

[@louisianafishingwithvon388]

I started on wv now im in Louisiana

[@TwiztedFishingTv]

Hey! That's cool, great tips to get someone started! I have a a ton of ideas for gear samples that MTB could box up that anglers would use and buy. Like making a Bank Box and a Boat Box. It's for sure a fast growing sport and we as anglers are getting more specialized in our tactics. As always great job Joe, we enjoy your content!

[@ronahnuniversity7791]

Nice tips your tore them up bro lol

[@patricioperez7936]

Ronahn University lol

[@billysmith5230]

I live down on the coast of Texas and it’s refreshing to see fishing tools that ain’t rusty from salty air ! lol

[@grizzle273463]

I don't have the elaborate setup you have but, 3 days ago my son and I caught a 4 and 10 catfish with a simple 6 gauge hook and clamp on lead sinker on a red worm. Im a novice so I hope to learn lots from ya.

[@donrussell1881]

You got a subscriber young man. You don't preach you advise and help. I've been a fisherman for 50+ years caught everything from catfish and bass to trout and salmon. I'll be happy to learn what you know.

[@JennyLewis-dk4rt]

Hello, how u doing?

[@tylorlacy4673]

Was hoping to see a catch

[@basshuntet607]

Thanks for the video! Next time makea video about snipe hunting!

[@lukesky6157]

Darn elusive snipes!

[@robertgildea2841]

When I am fishing catfish in the Chemung river in Elmira NY I put my hook on first and tie my sinker on below my hook

[@Bensor999]

That wont let your bait weave around in a river though

[@southernbulldogskennels1472]

Taking back my subscribe button lmao

[@independentthinker8930]

3 0Z???????? Damn it boy!!

[@wonderboy4993]

Buck Naked bit overboard, no?

[@independentthinker8930]

@@wonderboy4993 for this ple boy it,sure is in a pond!

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

Awesome stuff 👊🏻

[@ramirimagana9085]

You guys should sponsor catfish and carp channel

[@jarrodpenton2649]

Yea i always use my 12 foot Spell way rod and 60 pound test with a 200 pound still leader and 5oz of weight and a hole skipjack to fish in a pond because you never know

[@krcoutdoors4566]

I think you used big a nuff bait lol 👍🏻💯

[@JB-po4ue]

Good tip. I’m going to use cut bait similar to that on the lake bank fishing. Does dipping it in blood bait help? I also have blood bait …

[@rogerborden6218]

Lol I use live baits such as crappie, panfish, blue gills and even Bass from the bait shop

[@MrGaborseres]

Anyway thanks man 👍👍👍.... Good tutorial 👍

[@thomasgoldsmith8934]

Berkley big game power series.....nice what reel are ya running

[@anthonyharper8161]

Great video ! Thanks 😊

[@pinoiboi13]

Awesome video. New to fishing. Got a 15 pound beginner rod. Like your setup. Can I use that same setup on mine with the size weight u used for pond fishing??

[@SGHOUTDOORS]

Don’t need a sinker that big for pond fishing. Use a 1/2oz max if u want to use a sinker

[@FatBoyDan]

Catfishing the next fastest growing sport. I'm heading to Memphis Tennessee for the Mississippi river Monsters tournament

[@fishseason101]

Boom baby Fatboy Dan I been watching your videos

[@MysteryTackleBox]

Good luck in the tournament fatboy!

[@FatBoyDan]

@@fishseason101 thanks I have many newer uploaded on facebook under same name. Been uploading there more as I get a faster upload for in the moment videos

[@FatBoyDan]

@@MysteryTackleBox thanks karl

[@danielgolfin4477]

I use my own recipe for cats and works great I won’t change my method!! Ty for sharing anyways but believe mine is way more effective

[@garrettbone3270]

Nice catches....

[@wildfire7268]

what's up guys Joe Jellison here chat cats ' fishing I'm here to share with you guys a couple of tips on how to catch catfish. anyway we're gonna go ahead and tie this onto the main |ine . always make sure your drag is set tight

[@AnatolichLife]

Cool video!👍

[@BackwoodsRaised]

Cat fishing is the best to me. I plan on a video soon on my channel. I might use these tips. Awesome video.

[@catfishloving1561]

Backwoods Raised that will be good to see.

[@jinthecorner3815]

Backwoods Raised do it up for sure

[@flyswatterjim8693]

Backwoods Raised nice

[@donaldtouma864]

Can you please tell me a tip about catfish in extremely grassy ponds?

[@AllenOutdoors868]

Backwoods all I use to do is film catfish videos. After I moved to clear lake had to change channel and videos to bass

[@velly238]

Good info!!

[@jayfishaholic6953]

Nice dude 👍

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub ! Liked 🙏👍😘

[@averagedougsoutdoors3701]

Thought I recognized that pond. I grew up there and fished that pond many many times....creek also. We hunted the side of the mountain before any apartments were there. The power lines ran through my back yard.

[@knight5188]

People hating on him not catching a fish should go check his channel out. Hes one of the kings of catfishing...

[@Alan-cf8do]

Nice video bro plus I like your shirt where can I get one like that ?

[@chriswalls5831]

I made my own bait and use a bait that catches fish good video

[@Grannyknockers]

The best catfish bait is and always will be freshly cut bait fish.

[@howjohncrestanibecomeanaff7117]

good catch

[@cockneyb2k]

Some places in the uk will ban you for using a fixed weight rig. Great video 👍

[@derpderp3383]

I use all offset hooks very reliable.

[@haviemayo9585]

Didn't see one fish there to prove its the best bait

[@bubbaslife6977]

I agree a lot with you I'm getting ready to try my luck on the river getting ready to start the waiting game I'm going with some cut bluegill tonight that's all I could get on a short notice but wish me luck Bubba'slife

[@fishseason101]

Love that Karl gave love to Fatboy Dan !!

[@thomasinaowens4932]

I just caught a ton a skipper jack the the other night while out on the boat. They put up a fight. I'm the bait catcher blue back heron I net them by the tons when they start swarming the boat. When we go fishing on lake hartwell we stay over 12 to 19 hours the later the better for the bait then by morning and right at sunrise its very magical!! I just caught my biggest striper it was 7 lbs lol..... Happy safe fishing everyone thanks for the vidoe!!

[@alvieward4543]

Joe Jellison... Chatts Catfishing!!

[@Daylight7vs6]

Good stuff

[@lalo2641]

Thanks👍

[@DK-gq7qe]

3 oz whaaaat lol

[@ernestwalden3894]

Question. Why does the leader line have to be different than tour main line ?

[@ryanhorsley156]

Hey just a tip when cat fishing at that time of the day there’s no need to cast that far out. The cats come inland to feed on baitfish. Cast out about 20yards and let it sit, btw chicken liver and garlic is what will get them channel cats going.

[@JennyLewis-dk4rt]

Hello, how u doing?

[@migratingmazda4708]

Catfish where I live only eat bread and corn

[@MYERSSMICHAEL]

I used peices of cut raw chicken wing ding soaked in strawberry quick syrup. Small nibbles here n there, but Maumee river catfish in Ohio stubborn i guess...

[@calvinhudson1880]

Shouldn’t the hook be higher than the weight to keep the bait off the groumd

[@JennyLewis-dk4rt]

Hello

[@ethelink592]

what rod is that? and what line. i want to buy my own cuz my line and rod suck and i want to have a good one like you

[@stevemcknight5566]

You should do a catfish Mystery tackle box. I'm already getting the pro bass box

[@MysteryTackleBox]

You should try our multi-species box one month. You can switch species one month and try it out. Just login to your account and go to your subscription to see your options. Tight Lines!

[@patricioperez7936]

Since you didn’t get any fish,cook the bait fish. 😂

[@Oscar_The_Ninja]

FINALLY something besides bass fishing. More catfish videos please! Walleye videos would be appreciated too.

[@MysteryTackleBox]

Roger that. Tight lines this fall Oscar!

[@Oscar_The_Ninja]

Karl’s Mystery Tackle Box you're the best!

[@williamsouth8085]

Over here in Louisiana we catch 90 lb catfish by hand but i am 14 biggest cat i caught was bout 70 lb but 3oz sinker jeez i use 4 oz on the bottom of the river

[@leakedmusicclips5745]

I could feel the gnats biting my legs from this video

[@ZZz3rDeYezZZ]

@1:12 "ThE 3rD eYe ILLumiNati" is watching you fish even when you think they are not.

[@alvillarreal7467]

What about salt water those hooks good for saltwater fishing

[@mattdigiulio3196]

Great and informative video. Thanks.

[@JennyLewis-dk4rt]

Hello, how you doing?

[@boydgravesfishingluresandb4341]

You should Try flying fish for Bass 😉

[@andrewhaiker6030]

Not in a mud hole

[@JohnnyBarger-sb3yh]

A quarter stick a milk jug and half a concrete block. I can show you almost all of the fish in that pond..

[@andrewhaiker6030]

And a welding machine

[@littlejoe9381]

Thank you.

[@xxbd0gxx816]

Has this happened to anyone else? When trying to cut the excess line, you accidentally cut the main line😂😂😂Like if it has

[@robertparrish7517]

Or like the time I was fighting a chunky cat and accidentally brought the rod too close to my face and the line (mono), touchedthe cigarette I was smoking........... no more fish.🤣😂

[@owenfolks6]

@@robertparrish7517 Guilty 🤣🤣 this actually just happened to me last weekend smh

[@robertparrish7517]

@@owenfolks6 😂🤣😂

[@zaccox3404]

It’s “excess” line. Not access line bro. Lol. Good video

[@Michael-fr6lo]

I thought i heard that wrong lol

[@1marcosambriz99]

music reminded me of kishko

[@floridaprepper598]

Best catfish bait I found mullet they love chopped mullet and shrimp

[@MysteryTackleBox]

Skipjack and mullet have such strong oils and scent that the catfish will go out of their way to find a free meal!

[@Joemexico]

No catfish were harm in the making of this video

[@Serrucho619]

What is the name of that beat?

[@TonyGingrich]

Not sure I can continue watching--barely made it to the 3:15 mark. 2 major points of observation before stopping: 1: If it's really that hot--and unless you have one hell of a cast--you're on the wrong side of the pond. There's nothing alive roasting in that shallow exposed area. 2: Dude, that's just WAY TOO MUCH weight for a pond! You could anchor a boat with that thing. Unless you're using helium balloons as bait, you only need a medium-sized split-shot. I don't even use 3 ounces for the Pearl River. Half-ounce is the heaviest I carry, and those are reserved for the smaller and swifter streams. To anyone looking for good tips on how to catfish--you won't find them here.

[@renemontes5093]

Yo uso shrimp y de volada empiezan a morder y con hígado de res

[@chrissheinman8696]

I use that setup for fluke and flounder not catfish.... is this guy for real

[@aafishin8330]

Link to the rod holder please

[@clintonowens1683]

This guy is absolutely not the guy you want teaching you how to fish

[@Thetrollyoullknow]

Try using hawk catchers there big and have a slight curve

[@fishingboyzoutlawz]

Awesome video new subscriber 🎣🐟💯

[@maverick2483]

That's a good tip. However, I've always used chicken liver and it has worked well for all seasons.

[@jimhunt3488]

Fishing videos with no fish. I'm convinced that that...Sir , you don't know didley.

[@blockatech7250]

Some say to this day he is still waiting to catch that catfish.....

[@austinherzog8465]

I always did really good with shrimp , however one time I ran out and caught one with a spare chicken wing

[@monke4455]

I use chicken liver and it works great//Fishing at night is better in my opinion

[@johnsach9333]

Inline lead and Spam or halibut pellets for them big Wells cats

[@fishseason101]

I feel I can do great catfish videos, we have awesome catfish ponds and lakes in my area..bass on the other hand I've been practicing last few years got my MTB subscription and I'm building, lakes are kinda fished out on bass

[@djprengel8334]

I have heard other fishermen say that if you're not catching fish with in 15 minutes you should move to a new location. Do you agree with that? I appreciate your video it was very informative, thank you!

[@andrewhaiker6030]

For catfish if your at a hole you trust and have fished before then stay until you catch but if your looking for a new spot if probably spend 25-30 min at each hole looking for the fish

[@lordraiden1028]

Nice..

[@williamarden5441]

Done a catfish tournament last night. Lost 2 big ones. They would only hit live blue hill. No cutbait at all. The water is super warm. It sucks. I had the winning fish twice

[@lilguttist1506]

Now try to Catch one