HUGE Flathead Catfish Sneaks Up On Fisherman

[@markbell4982]

He was sitting there staring at you taking in the moment because you are the biggest youtuber he ever caught.

[@KayakCatfish]

Hahaha!!!

[@OhioCatfishChasers]

That, or thanking Justin for letting him go!

[@cameronbrennemanoutdoors]

@@OhioCatfishChasers yeah I always hear people will eat flatheads all the time

[@robertlucas2420]

Isn't the water contaminated there and with what

[@maharper100]

@@robertlucas2420 I am from Harriman, Tn, fished that river as a kid, we would keep the fish and have a fish fry at the local park on Friday to raise money for the park. A lot of people developed some type of cancer. 70's, lot of people ate fish from that river. Justin has caught cats with sores, deformed tails and discoloration. Runoff, untreated water from corporations, TVA plants with coal ash and, arsenic had settled in the bottom of the river, making fish unsafe to eat, arsenic, pcb's, chlordane, mercury are just a few of the chemicals that affect the river. There are warning signs up and down the river about eating the fish.

[@dakotaroutson4784]

He said “today is a good day to have a good day”. Love it lol.

[@michaelschneider5654]

Yes sir that caught my attention also. It’s so cool to see a guy find so much joy fishing andt passionate about it. I’m am so grateful to all have fishing as a stress relief for me😎

[@johnsellers2999]

I know right,then you have those whacko people out there that complain your hurting the fish,they have feelings. To me,you made those monsters day especially putting them back for someone else to have fun

[@kennethowen7705]

You’ve turned an avid bass fisherman into an active catfish content viewer

[@HoosierStateFishing]

🤣 same!

[@rhinovirus2225]

Happened to me too

[@outdoorswithkaden1414]

Thank gosh, I am not fond of bass fishing 😆. Just top water fishing

[@jamessaylor6221]

Same here 😆

[@enemyoftheelites2527]

Cat fishing is just like bass fishing, except for men 🤣🤣🤣 j/k

[@nathanielhill9915]

As a bass fisher man, and a new viewer, I was genuinely supprised when you called that first blue cat 'small' haha.

[@michaelschneider5654]

Yep. I was thinking the same thing

[@christophers7398]

@@michaelschneider5654 same as me literally thanking The same thing

[@shelbyherring92]

Well, blues are known to get upwards of 100lbs, same with flatheads. That said, I'd love to get a 10-20 lbs cat.

[@ryanharrod1155]

Finally someone who knows how to release a trophy fish. Tired of seeing them get thrown back in after a huge fight. Congratulations JJ. Bruiser 💪🏼

[@TsmithJustin]

I love that part. As a kid I always got excited and messed up a lot of fish. To this day I wake up in a cold sweat thinking about them. This guy is great at what he does.

[@davidray3558]

Just goes to show everyone, the bigguns bite in the later morning too! It's always fun to see your excitement Justin, keep 'em coming!

[@Holecek4075]

The joy you still have catching these fish is awesome!

[@rogeranderson6668]

Oh Justin what a beautiful Flathead I love it when a hard-working man or a woman's plan comes together another epic fish brother thanks for sharing the moment with us. Tight lines and Big Cats my brother and much peace and love from northeast Texas 🤠

[@andybass2045]

Boy it never gets old watching these old videos how's the big flat heads

[@jamesbryant5944]

Thanks for your videos, Justin. Though I'll never fish from a kayak, I get to live the thrill of catching those big cats through you!

[@devinjackson2373]

SO COOL that you catch these big boys and then release them back!!

[@travisgentry5494]

Did that flathead get the old 👊🏼action!!! Yes sir!!! Just going back and watching older videos!!! Keep dropping lines bud!!!

[@aaronsayers6966]

Love how you use your hands to land these awesome fish! I have friends that use those mechanical grabbers and I feel like it takes the real interaction between man and fish out of the picture. Great fish brother!!

[@coreyfrasnelly7364]

I love early mornings where everything’s cooking....something about high pressure makes all game/fish really active 👍🏻

[@pondscummin24365]

Fist pump + “YES!” = beast of a flathead

[@cheetopancakes4261]

There's nothing like your chuckle when you land a big one! Congrats man

[@anraegodley-cooper6321]

Now that was a Niiiice fish, great job brother, Blessings to you and your family.

[@kylewilkey1537]

Liking that volunteers hat man. Nothing better than that big orange pride

[@bud-n-bobbers2233]

you know what really gets to me about your vids, don't get me wrong i love the vids, it's the fish jumping behind you as you do your intros

[@scottjett5573]

Justin, The skipjack does it yet again. Nice WHOPPER of a fish!!!! Keep it up!! I enjoy your videos.

[@duanemitchell4598]

As always, another Catfish Kayak (mostly) of Justin doing what he does best...making folks jealous, and then...BAM a dang ol' Golley Whopper. Yeeeaa Haaawww!!!!!!! Hold on Justin. Don't let it get the better of ya.🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@TsmithJustin]

Genuinely enjoy these videos man. Thanks for putting in the extra work to bring us along. Fished bass tournaments as a younger man. Had all my tackle stolen about 10 years ago and I think I've maybe fished 5 times in the period. Having 5 or 6k in tackle stolen really discouraged me. You're giving me ideas.

[@DaveAwesome]

Congrats! I'm from Minnesota and we love fishing too.

[@captaingold959]

"just a small blue cat" (pulls out a 10 pounder) 😂 this video was great! i just caught a 10 pound channel cat on a hot dog today and it was an awesome catch

[@byroniusthegreat4300]

10 lb channel is nice! 12 lb is my pb

[@leonardopalacios6070]

My goodness that is a beautiful fish I was on my toes with excitement waiting to see it great catch

[@lenniewatson687]

Back in the day, my stepdad and I would have loved to catch some of those throwbacks of yours. They would have been awesome to fry up for dinner. But that flat head...you caught grampa!!! Beautiful catch!

[@TheGuruStud]

Leave the bigguns for breeding. They clearly have the strong genetics.

[@danielviens1687]

It good to see you land a genuine Golley Whopper!!!! Great job that’s why I watch your videos to see action like that!!!!

[@glennslatoniii4931]

I love your videos. Just the right ratio of action to commentary. Good luck on your tourney!!

[@ericchase1496]

Beautiful flat head, keep up the videos

[@dannycano2551]

Thank you Justin that was one big flat head and also some nice blue's I can tell the excitement in your voice when you hooked that big boy congratulations to you. Keep on fishing and sharing your videos.

[@abeadbapda]

Just subscribed. Realized quickly you have the same exact country accent everyone spoke where I grew up (North Alabama). I shed my accent after moving to a bigger City, but it always makes me happy to hear it still alive and well! Awesome channel my friend!

[@ownsacat]

That's the biggest, prettiest catfish I have ever seen. Congrats. :-)

[@frankensteincreations4740]

FLATHEAD!!!!!! Man what a fish. Nothing like seeing someone get so excited doing what they love! I get just as excited watching lol 👍

[@chevycole6474]

3:17 AM ,im Chicago...and i find this video...algorithm is working OT,love it

[@wayneosmon1687]

justin watching your videos is the next best thing as being out on the water doing it yourself keep doin what you do thanks i am a big fan

[@joebarnes6965]

That was one heck of a fish brother had fun watching you well done glad to see him swim off thanx

[@billysimmons2887]

Enjoy the video mr. Justin man that is one nice flat head really enjoyed watching you catch that fish my friend I would be excited too I'm glad for you take care of yourself your friend Billy Simmons

[@frankbollotino2270]

It was so exciting seeing you getting so excited !

[@michaelguelda5462]

Justin, I'm a huge fan!! I watch every video!! Glad to see you catch a beast like that!! Keep up the good work, and thanks for the quality content!!

[@garyrieck629]

Cut bait typically puts scent of blood in water and attracts them. Cut dried outside of beef blood works well as well because slowly puts blood scent in water. Chicken liver wrapped in cheese cloth also works well but usually for smaller cats.

[@rondellschuyler7074]

Huge flathead catfish. Definetly a trophy. 🏆

[@ramrodrymensnyder2648]

Another beautiful flathead man. I love the color on them in that area. Ive always been a die hard live bait guy. Been fishing with some cut these last several weeks and doing real good! I just never really realized how much flatheads eat cut bait. Not sure if it will continue once the water warms up, but cut has definitely been out fishing live for me lately.

[@trevormartindvm]

Fish were loving the bluegills today! Small fish but a bunch of them!

[@bkm6175]

I am a kayak fisherman. I will retire in June and will be doing a lot of catfish in and carp fishing. My bucket list is a 20 lb cat and carp. Thanks for all your tips

[@cheryl.539]

Oh my lord. That flat head was brilliant. What a fighter. You were chuffed to bits you could tell. Well done Justin.

[@danielorr7189]

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[@jefferyrobertson4548]

I know you don't use bluegill all that much but that stretch of the river all we use is bluegill and do fantastic and some quality fish up to 60lb. Can catch all the bluegill you want off of that rock wall . 1 to 2 foot deep as close as can get to the wall with beemoth and small crawlers. All the bait you want to catch ! Good luck and keep em coming!👍

[@olbear9984]

I was wondering about not using level line reels. Then I noticed how you guide the line with your thumb. Neat. 85 year old catfish chaser. Health now curtails me getting out much. 🐻

[@catfishnews4710]

Nothing better than a catfish landed !

[@grdray2138]

Congrats Justin that was sure a beast. Totally awesome. Thanks for showing.

[@frankybarra6067]

Whooooo Hooooo!!! Nice Justin. I'm heading out this mornin. Local pond 1,2,3 pounders. But I'm OUT and that's all that matters!

[@rchilsstandardpoodles8029]

Beautiful big flathead! Way to go Justin!!!

[@i-spazzmusic1504]

Mannnnn what a GREAT FLATHEAD YESSSS WE LOVE OUR FLATHEADS ! DONT KNOW WHAT IT IS BUT THE CATCH A MONSTER WITH BIG MOUTH IS THE ATTRACTION ! GREAT JOB DUDE

[@Crackerbarrelkid59]

What a beast Justin that flathead was awesome keep them coming

[@williamheden6794]

Good things happen to good people. What a great video. Justin I thank you for getting this old man on the river. The prettiest fish in the river. From the couch in Ohio

[@blackwarrior2443]

Great flathead on rod & real great video JJ👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🔥

[@kirkmuffie7542]

Gotta love them flatheads so prehistoric monster looking

[@rickc7267]

Nice catch man. Love watching and learning brother!

[@SlimAdventures]

I love when start one of your videos and see the bump board out!

[@roblangley7335]

That Flathead was a pure beauty. All muscle 💪. Nice job landing 'er

[@johnnywilliams1355]

Congratulations on another giant Flathead!!! I hope you catch many more!!!

[@lucasraske5760]

1:07 fish surfaced next to him and he didnt even care LMAO

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Now that’s a huge flathead catfish! Congratulations!

[@gaylonjohnson904]

Heck yeah!! Keep it up Justin🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@iBleedRedNGold916]

Monster.... congrats on that. Unfortunately we don't have fish like that here in Sacramento anymore. So many people take any and everything they catch. Awesome fish all day. Would give anything to fish like that. Keep it up man.

[@markgrant654]

That's another top quality Flathead. Awesome catch. Bro keep em coming.

[@ianedwards7294]

Thank you for another great time

[@rudygallegos785]

You ever think... you're catching the same catfish? Love your channel by the way.

[@brianforrest3377]

Justin buddy that was a awesome flathead bro love watching your videos pal

[@Tackle2thePeople]

The rivers up here in MA are filled with Bullhead and Blue Cats that size - you've inspired me to try and find some!

[@famfeld]

I'm only 30 seconds in and already subscribed. Thanks for the content!!

[@dougiemac8417]

Waaaayyy too cool bro!!! Man I'm about to have a heart attack watching you punish these monsters!!! Two thumbs up, five stars and a jig for good measure!!!

[@duanemartin7742]

Definition of 'he done threw the bait off'...? Holy smokes. Are you a televangelist too? Lol. Just kidding. Do much striper fishing down there at all eh? That fish was GIGANTIC!. I'd have used up all the memory on my phone taking pictures. Good man putting him back.!!

[@dougzirkle5951]

Wow! A monster from the deep! Congratulations.

[@donaldvoetberg2990]

Are we just gonna ignore the fact that a fish surfaced right behind him during the intro 1:04

[@JesusName5084]

Yep he lied!!

[@dereka8041]

One of my favorite fishing channels for sure.

[@wanetawentz9162]

Congrats to you on ur GIGANTIC FLATHEAD!!!🐟🐟🐟

[@justinshannon814]

That's a hell of a Flathead. Congrats!

[@loudog2326]

Thumb's Up Justin !!! Man What A Catch !!! Love Your Show Love Your Channel !!!

[@phillippledger8841]

Awesome fish Justin. Great job sir.

[@larryoliver9915]

Nice fish today and a great flat head thanks for sharing this great video 👍👍👍 see u on the next one

[@yomomscrib2]

Noodling season is right around the corner!! Cant wait to get me some like that but with my hands!!:)

[@bobbynewton9247]

Nice flathead Justin way to go man be safe

[@jefferywine6249]

So excited to be coming down to Watts Bar next weekend.....great flattie Justin.

[@elainekomara8555]

That fish deserves to live for being so big. He must be the Grandaddy of all catfish..

[@gregoryrodriguez6578]

Great video!! Watched it from beginning to end. Congrats!!

[@CreoleCatfishing]

That big yellow cat was awesome to see!!!! Great video as usual. Bon peche brother!!!!

[@_seekingthetruth_1447]

I thought for sure that live skipjack was gonna be the one that that TANK of a flathead hit. What a fish Justin! Great video as usual and congrats on that gorgeous fish.

[@shelbyherring92]

That's one gorgeous flathead.

[@waynejackson9374]

what a great day fishing awesome video thanks for sharing

[@michaelgarrard4552]

Should be at 100k subscribers this month. Congratulations!

[@sansundertale5394]

Great catch congratulations glad to see you slaying the big boy’s again

[@erichonaker3200]

Another river monster sir. Awesome!

[@fishin-impossible2992]

Another beast in the Yak... Great video and congrats... Hey i like those ranch sunflower seeds but they parch my mouth lol... Congrats again

[@kristopherverrett9108]

Great fish. And great reaction!

[@tominman2994]

Im watching this thinking that place looks familiar. Then the train passed and Im like yep i know. Good fish and great video.

[@stanpersful4723]

Get a pool noodle and a mesh laundry bag. make a circle with the noodle and connect it Zip tie the bag to the noodle and instant live well. Just drop it off your kayak and the top floats with the noodle and you can put all the bait you want in it. I used this for mullet in FL all the time and works perfiect.

[@lrwright8400]

To un-stink your vehicle use lots of Baking Soda. Put it down liberally, and let it sit as long as possible. You can put some half-cut boxes of baking soda under the seats. Vacuum up and replace as needed.

[@DanielBoone337]

Another great video brother keepem coming!!!

[@earlvinson]

Outstanding Flathead! Congrats!

[@teresafarrell6457]

Living vicariously through you this morning. 🎣 Thank you. New sub from N. Cali.