I dropped my baits in a 77ft hole and this is what I caught!

[@bgdesignandsolutions]

Seriously dude, you crack me up! The only time my pole bends is when I get hung up on the bottom.

[@LuisVelasquez-d8b]

Ur funny 😁

[@jimthompson3030]

try dragging in a 16 inch snapper !!! that will your bend rod!!!!!!!

[@nicholausjames405]

😂

[@davidacosta147]

😂😂😂😂

[@ergot57]

I lost my best hunting and fishing buddy of 50 years just three years ago now, and things like this sure bring him back strong. We used to go to all the pawn shops in Memphis regularly and buy the old saltwater rods and reels that folks were getting rid of after they had done with them just for fishing tight lining the Mississippi River for Catfish and casting for Striped Bass. Well done on getting your views. Thanks.

[@herbhickey]

Good Luck Brother !! You are me years ago , no matter what the weather , work day or not , I was on the water !! Then got disabled and can’t drive anymore but you bring back so many memories !!

[@MrPhoenix1800]

I think about how things you love can get taken from you in an instant all the time, I do my best to go out when I can with my kids. Sorry you can’t fish anymore.

[@mikegamerguy4776]

Man. This guy is as genuine as they come. As for the catfish... YUM.

[@Ardeact]

Certified yum

[@stevehix1469]

I wish i would have had a smarrphone or go-pro when we were young and fishing. From Cumberland River Cats to Dale Hollow & Centerhill smallies, kentuckys and largemouth( Toho and St johns) to Niagra river. We fished where we lived and worked. Keep on catching ✌️

[@jeffersondavis2530]

I ain't never ever caught a big cat like the ones Dave catches and he does it all the time. Good humor too!!!!

[@eyeswideopen935]

Dave's a good old boy!

[@doncowan6761]

nice size catfish bro your stuff is the right size for that

[@thomasfoss9963]

Ya-- Big net-- Big fish!!! Dave's new moniker should be---( 80lb cat in 80:ft' of water!!! )

[@gordonstroup882]

Yup, "Dry Humor Dave" He's a good ol' boy, that's for sure 👍 "Big Net for Big Fish!" Now, Dave, y'all need to go find yerself a 100 ft hole fer that 100 lb fish, for that 5 lb net that's way to big for the kinda fish that y'all catch, Ha! Good video there Dave! HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸

[@living4christistheonlyway403]

I love to fish. I dont like catfish. I cant get them off the hook. You fish like my dad he passed last year. That was his biggest hobby. He fished with anybody. God Bless you!

[@keithkeegan5216]

R.I.P to your da

[@living4christistheonlyway403]

@@keithkeegan5216 Thank You. That means a lot to me. I no he is not suffering anymore. He had prostate cancer.🙏🏼

[@matthewplute3002]

🌅🌀🔊🎺Hallelujah!💛💙✝️Jesus✝️❤💚✳❗Glory to God🪟🪞🔥King of Kings🍇🍍🍓🌿💚Lord of Lords🌐🌏✝️❗🟩Christ the King🟩👑📢Emanuel 🕛🌍💚💜💒⛪🌅

[@matthewplute3002]

“If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord” - Romans 14:8 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” - Psalm 73:26

[@matthewplute3002]

“So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; and it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body” - Corinthians 15:42-44

[@13thfloorlookingout19]

Great presentation, laughing my ass off, ain't no sugar coating and just telling it like it is...no surprises, no grooming the viewers...it is what it is, I can respect that, man I miss the good old days.

[@Cuspidor-spit-n-more]

Aint this just like some old wore out jobless fisherman who’s wife want speak to him because he want work, get a job to support or even help his wife support the family, trying to get more views than someone else as he says just started and is making more money than he is. Well dude it don’t work that way.

[@jamesdumlao5150]

70 foot 😅

[@GregChambers-bu2go]

You got a nice big bend on the last pic with the anchor! LOL The two big Blues make it all legit though, & your dry humor put it all over the top! Very entertaining!

[@sethwaggoner6497]

Dave, congrats on being the real deal. As far as views are concerned, when I found your video you were at 1.2 million, so who needs more authentication than that! Those catfish were legit! Keep doing it right!

[@robertmorrow2990]

Job is

[@marcuslarwa9098]

I guess the title does work lolll

[@SpiritBearRanch]

way to go

[@austinitor]

1.6m now; 4x goal!

[@jameswolstenholme9037]

Stop your crying.

[@charlescollins7137]

Have now played this video 5 times for friends and family! Hilarious. Enjoy your channel Dave great entertainment

[@Joseph-km3dz]

Great video once again. Glad to hear the music on the reel in. Keep safe out there keep doing what you do best.

[@richardlaurent7229]

Dave we know that you’re the best fisherman. You challenge yourself fishing with new baits and tackle. You the best!

[@teddyjam1880]

I support

[@justkeepfishingt]

👍

[@williamfelts7530]

That's a lie he bitched for hours about using chicken and caught more on chicken tired of his bitching

[@ronaldshank7589]

@Jesus has given you all. Repent or die. I use the King James Bible, and the Modern English Bible, so I'm right there with you on that! Jesus truly did preach Repentance, and most of all, he proved just how much he loves us, by giving his own life, and shedding that deep red, precious shed, Blood for us on Calvary. The place that he was crucified at, had another name: Golgotha, the place of the Skull, or in other words, Golgotha, the place of Death. Think about it this way, though: Even at that place of Death, life was won, purchased, BLOOD-BOUGHT, for us there! From The place of Death, sprang the love-gift of the potential of Eternal Life forevermore! All we have to do, is turn to God in faith and repentance, and do so in that name that is above every name, the Mighty name of Jesus! If we'll humble ourselves, pray, seek God's face, and turn from our wicked ways, then he will hear from Heaven, forgive our sins, and heal our land! (2 Chronicles 7:14)! Praise God for his promise of Eternal Life, through Jesus Christ our Lord!

[@joerosa170]

Greetings from Oregon. I'm an avid fisherman and I really like catfish Dave. He's a good fisherman. Im just now watching this video and it's at 2 million views and 33 thousand likes. Good job.

[@1bacq1]

I just started watching a few days ago. Love your videos. What I am learning is to take as many different baits with you as possible, try different spots, try differt techniques, learn to use the fish finder. You have been a tremendous help to me already. Thank you Catfish Dave! I forgot one last tip. Always take some cheese to nibble if the fishing gets slow.

[@WilliamHill-in6yz]

Thanks for video Dave, I love fishing for big catfish.

[@bryankirkham8249]

Dude I love it when people catch and release. Especially those size and bigger. Great job

[@rjwintl]

nah , I believe in fillet and release !!!

[@Gutslinger]

I respect both, as long as the fish aren't wasted, and the ones releasing don't try to act morally superior to those that eat them.

[@hangingwiththehowards241]

My husband and I love your videos. They are insightful. Someday we would love to meet you on a fishing trip. We are both fishing livers. We love doing it together. Keep up the amazing videos.

[@jeffrey1915]

What pole company sells the poles with all the eyehooks.... I love it....

[@timgutierrez2211]

I enjoyed learning from you. I am a person who fishes for fun and it isn;t a big deal if I catch anything. Back in the early 1990's in the Spring, I was fishing in a trout tournamnet at Big Bear lake in Ca. east of LA. I didn;t cae what I caught and I dwcided to fish the flats on the opposite side of the lake furthest from the Dam. I was using a old Mitchel GArcia spinning reel 301 I bought for myself in 1966 with a 6' Garcia rod I bought the same day using 4 lb test, a Bass hook and a large night crawler. I was sitting back with a Beer and h=got a huge hit. I caught a cat fish over 10lbs and ironically, the net was too small but it helped me get it onto the boat. This was the largest fresh water fish I ever caught. I released it of course. It wa a lot of fun. Thanks for bringing back that memory. This was 30 years or so ago.

[@frankbryan3478]

Love your work and sense of humor .

[@HookedUpCatfishing]

Dropping that anchor for the thumbnail is about the funniest thing I have ever seen. Gotta get that 400k views!!

[@channelcat321]

Good thing you didn't hang that anchor on a hellcat. :p

[@ronaldshank7589]

10 days later, he's at 160,000 views, and still climbing.

[@melvinmariott8609]

We got them whiners out there lol

[@waltershumate5777]

At 332k as of tuesday before thanksgiving. It'll be growing in number to 400k fairly quick!

[@lttldblj]

510k views now...his plan worked!

[@ronaldschwigel2286]

dave is doing everything right, when he pulls in big cats like this. keep up with your way of fishin.

[@danielbeaver1814]

Hey maybe it's bologna right? LOL no I'm just waiting to see that big kitty cat that he pulls out

[@NiniLou-246]

This video just randomly popped up on my KZbin suggestions. I usually don't watch fishing videos because I would rather be the one fishing. I am so glad I watched this. Catfish Dave is now on my watch list. That is a pretty catfish.

[@mikemasters6779]

You are doing just fine Dave!!! Keep up the great work!

[@marcbesner9457]

I remember looking over the side of the boat as a kid and seeing 5 big channel cats swimming in V formation near the creek in about 10 feet of water. one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen fishing. Happy fishing Dave. Great vid and Great catch or should I say catches. Cheers From Marc, Constance bay, ON, Canada.

[@garyevans3421]

Catfish Dave, this the first time I’ve bumped into one of your vids! Proud to add my view and like to your goal. Great tip about the Fig Newtons! Sometimes, we need such advice!

[@qontoh2s872]

Great video! Those pointers on getting the best pics will come in handy!

[@kapok7228]

When you’re out fishin, a bologna sandwich tastes like filet mignon. Love your vids, Dave.

[@projectnext5020]

I sure do love your honesty Dave and the fancy cuisine you pack on your boat. hope you get your views!

[@lorenray9479]

Competition with integrity rules good buddy! Love, Peace and Awareness! Fish sounds better than packages of junk food anyday!

[@HiSpeed13]

Catfish Dave lays down another one. I learned a lot about how to proceed with my future fishing pics. This guy is more entertaining than anything on tv except for Yellowstone, maybe. Never quit this Dave. You have created excellence the likes of which are seldom found.

[@Mike48274]

What’s he using for bait. I didn’t here that and watched from the beginning 😳. Surprised it was a blue Cat and not a flat! What’s the rods? The med /heavy ones

[@mattsbrute]

@@Mike48274 He said in the video. Skipjack. He normal uses the heads of them.

[@jimwhite1061]

Get'em catfish Dave. Great name! 😮😮. Love those green rods, can use them if ya got to pole vault too.

[@jefffisher2043]

I like your seats; I have the same ones. Great fishing.

[@Gabeloveyou]

Bravo for you throwing him back. What a view! Thanks for sharing.

[@jackkeeble9272]

Nice job Dave you are the man! Thank you for all your advice and hard work! You make me think of my dad. Love your channel

[@kennethbattles526]

This has got to be the coolest fishing video I've ever seen

[@davidbigham7726]

Well you’ve done a fine job Dave , I didn’t know that Blue Cats would hangout at over 70 feet , Also never seen a Blue Cat above 40 pounds , You’ve Proved It !! And to catch 2 nice Blue Cats at over 70 feet blows me away - Thanks Dave - You’re The Man - I Used To Limb Line , Pole Fish And Trot Line In South West Missouri ( TABLE ROCK LAKE ) , Never Caught A Blue Cat Over 40 pounds - Thanks Again 🤙✌️🤠

[@jackbeighle2636]

Wow! I don`t think I`m big enough to get something that size in the boat. Congrats on landing those monsters!

[@Mark-pp7jy]

Dave reminds me of a guy I used to work with. "Chaos" all around, but his tongue in cheek humor was always entertaining. Onward to 400k Dave!

[@allslimedup5177]

Catfish Dave, I've been sucked in to looking at those videos off that bent rod thumbnail. Not putting him down cause ya fish where ya know but we know what we're getting when we watch you and thats why we keep coming back. Keep throwing and we'll keep watching.

[@mickbawn6815]

Well Dave you trebled your goal there ! Well done ..

[@tonyosborne4909]

Great humour and communicates well……good stuff sir….hope to hear from you soon,all the best.Tony Osborne Brit livin in NZ

[@makinitsch9113]

LMBO.. I love it. Glad to see Dave has over a million views on this one Love the anchor enhanced shot

[@jporter504]

The driest sense of humor on YT. My wife will watch every now and then to see why I am laughing so hard. She just doesn't get it. Bless her heart. 😂

[@myfavorites7099]

Well we're almost to the hour of suck.😂

[@arthayday5133]

🤣 🤣 🤣

[@jamesbaskins6351]

He heee

[@jamesbaskins6351]

I got a jacket that matches that hat.t bet I can get a million views.heeeee heeeeeee.good video dave.

[@Kuhnd0gg864]

My wife is the exact same way. Doesn’t want to be bothered when I show her. But that’s why I love this channel.

[@kingbeat101]

Plenty of respect to you for catch and release..:)..

[@squarebear3363]

That was fun Sir! Thank you for sharing!

[@mmpatriot2170]

Dude. I’m only 5 minutes in, and this is already one of the best fishing videos I’ve ever seen. Liked and subscribed. 👍

[@mmpatriot2170]

Love the banjo music while you are fighting that fish. Can’t wait to see what you reel in!

[@mmpatriot2170]

Holy what! I was a little surprised when you released the first one, but good on you. Then I was also surprised when you released the second one. What do you eat?

[@mmpatriot2170]

Course. You are almost at 3 million views, so you have definitely exceeded your goal. Well done. 👍

[@korzer]

400 thousand? Did you ever imagine you would hit 3 million !! Congratulations

[@ridesmule2824]

That was a fine video Dave. I enjoyed watching you catch those two fish and the music too. So many critics these days. It's amazing how much knowledge some folks can gather about everything and never leave their couch. 😏

[@woodworkingoutdoorsman1660]

Hope you get there! I agree with you on the net. Had my walleye net in the boat instead of my big one and I struggled getting a 42 pound flathead in it

[@savage22bolt32]

The biggest fresh water fish I ever caught was a two foot long eel! And it tasted great!

[@brasstacksboxing409]

Dang bro. That was a tank.. got a 35 pounder out in Tennessee, actually right out where Dave fishes..east Tennessee. I believe dave lives in Kodak... either way, middle and east Tennessee have some GNARLY catfishing spots..

[@thomasfoss9963]

@@savage22bolt32 My mom used to catch eels, cats, and northern Pike in the Manitowoc River up in Wisconsin as a girl-- 100 hundred years ago!!!

[@savage22bolt32]

@@thomasfoss9963 those Pike are beautiful. I hope to catch one someday!

[@BrokeBackBob4559]

Great video Dave please keep them coming our way. With those two big blues you should get 800,000 views!

[@DelightfulGlassblower-sn1xk]

You’re funnier than anyone I know. I love it. What great fish. Dude you’re awesome.

[@jaymzcormack7555]

Nice Cats, I applaud being able to film with the excitement and enjoy a damn baloney sammich. Enjoyed your video.

[@cammeronwhite3220]

That was great, I caught a 52 lb in Sani Cooper. It took me 25 minutes. It was Great 😁

[@stumpbumpers]

Back in my day...We use to catch flatheads under the spillways of the Cape Fear River using a whole chicken tied to a sand anchor and hooked to a winch. Man how times have changed.

[@bryanrmcnair01]

Cape Fear is reason Lumber now has few biggens!

[@MsBoxer1965]

I just stared watching your videos and I love them! Be careful and don’t eat to many of those figs you might have to strain pulling in those big ones!!!😂😂😂

[@jerryhopper1685]

Another awesome video thanks for sharing

[@troylink9118]

I wish I was fishing with you. Puts me in tears watching you putting them back into the water. A lot of people don't eat them that size. I do

[@subarumanrp233]

Lol.....The whole 'MINES BIGGER' never ends.......

[@smjhobbies4527]

After 1.6 million views I'd say you reached your goal congratulations Dave I love watching your videos

[@vonvomit5666]

Uh Dave....thanks for the advice on the fig newton's and prunes mentioned in an older video. But TMI!! TMI!! ☣☣ NICE BLUES!!!! I've looked at the mad cat rods. Nice rods but a little expensive. On the net...you really need the net at that size for those fish. Those are some beasts! I do most of my fishing from shore. I use big rods for distance and shorter rods for in close. Take care. And keep catching those beasts from the deep!!!

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

I love this catfish dave !! I fished Clendening Lake in s. ohio when i was young and "something" pulled my abu garcia spin reel and rod in the water. Boy was i hot for a youngster. Dad wasn't happy either. Anyway i learned so much ...like using half a fish as bait to catch the monsters like you. Thanks for the video. Keep in cattin !👍✌

[@jakhaughton1800]

I love how you look after what you catch and return it alive. Well done

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

You should have one of those hanging scales on your boat so you can hook the netted fish on it real quick and get a weight. How much do you think these two weighed?

[@mikebledsoe2315]

*This my 1st video watching you Catfish Dave an I subscribe immediately. An you're right about them Fig Newtons, they will clean you out when you eat enough of 'em. Hope you get that 400K view 💰💰💵💵.*

[@wm.kirksuedmeyer1170]

Well done Dave! Good luck on the 400,000!- I think if you add up all yours, it easily exceeds "one event" of 400,000 visits!!!!!!

[@Jeremy_the_unfallible_n-a]

try adding them all up now IoI

[@donnagarvey6838]

Oh Lord I want too fish with you soo bad!!!😂😂❤❤❤ Just LOVE this video Thanks for sharing 👍 😀 😊 ❤ 🙌 💕 👍

[@5.0fixx10]

just got into fishing videos to learn more myself and this guy is very straight forward. #gottagetpaidtoo. 1.9million views now, congrats

[@waynegreatone4701]

I cracked up when the anchor came out! I think I have watched almost all of Catfish Dave's videos. I make people laugh with the line I got from Dave: When the woman is irrate, but you have fresh bait, go fishing! I found catfish Dave from a mention from I_fish who also has a dry sense of humor. Keep up the good work!

[@benpoff7759]

"There's our thumbnail!" Laughing mu butt off over here ... awesome video, as usual Dave!

[@HelenfromGeorgia]

Great fishing I enjoyed your fishing it was fun. I hope you get 400,000 views. You was just setting back eating not hurrying just having fun . I love fishing too I go when I can I am Helen from Ga I am 83 just trying to get views too. I SUBSCRIBED.

[@DeeMoback]

Heyyyyyyy ...... Helen, I watched quite a few of your videos ..... we love you..... we live down here in SOUTH Georgia

[@larrymark4651]

Hello Helen how are you doing dear

[@1mdweldor]

You are the most relaxed fisherman I have ever seen lol

[@davidroland4085]

I hope you get all the views. It takes a lot of time and effort to catch those type of fish. Don't let anyone discourage you. Keep on fishing. Wrangler.

[@toulousechopsbeaux1199]

You’re the man Mr. Dave! Faithful fan here, keep it up Sir…. You’ve convinced me to purchase Mad Katz rods. Hope they give you a discount code for a little kick back👍👍👍👍👍

[@bryanponder4426]

Woooooo, I gotta say Dave. When it comes to catching catfish you are an icon! You don't just catch fish like you do every single time you go out. That's not luck that's skill. Keep it up brother, abs keep the videos a coming

[@gph9252]

Bryan Ponder . == where is the skill ? dropped the bait and waited till the cat hooked it self . with the tow rope on the reel he landed it . not a sportsman , a greedy man with a big ego .

[@aaronwalker8847]

@@gph9252 The skill is thinking like a fish, finding the hole, and getting out in crappy weather and waiting to catch it. It takes patience and toughness that most folks these days dont have. Wanting views could either be ego, or it could be just needing money so he can fish instead of working a slave job.

[@thomasfoss9963]

@@gph9252 There's a little bit more to fishing these big cats than dropping a bait and waiting for a 50 lb to 80lb cat to bite---- You've got to have the right music to serenade those big ones up to the boat!!!! Lol!!! This is the same banjo/fiddle tune I play when I'm stacking firewood!!!!!! Dave DID FORGET to kiss each cat before he torpedoed it back in however!!!!!!!

[@thomasfoss9963]

@@gph9252 There's a little bit more to fishing these big cats than dropping a bait and waiting for a 50 lb to 80lb cat to bite---- You've got to have the right music to serenade those big ones up to the boat!!!! Lol!!! This is the same banjo/fiddle tune I play when I'm stacking firewood!!!!!! Dave DID FORGET to kiss each cat before he torpedoed it back in however!!!!!!!

[@jimj1889]

@@gph9252 you probably never fished in your life, but you know it all.

[@ericadams9299]

Lol I see a lot of fishing videos with the rod bent over crazy like that, and it's usually just click bait. Great video as always!

[@fish7515]

Well at least he was honest at the beginning

[@PorkChopJones]

I was just about to change the channel until you brought out that bologna sandwich on a day old dry baguette. Then you caught that big ole Catfish. Don't listen to those negative comments. You are the Capt. of your boat. Keep doing what you do and you will always have more people that will stand with you rather than criticize. Three thumbs up!

[@JackDavenport-e3j]

Dave, we catch big blues in tailrace behind pinopolis dam, cooper river, got one 72lbs. Keep on fishing, great channel.

[@setthehookwithtlbroyles919]

Dave what's up man! Man both of those blue cats were awesome but that first one was a monster! Great episode as always! Keep on getting down man!

[@eldonbailey5461]

way to go dave ,i was always a fisherman to now i have arthritus and can,t go very much have great memories . you keep it up as long as you can have fun .guy . keep streching the line.

[@lnrailroad3215]

I looked up that other video😜 No worries Dave, you're the king of Catfishing! Because you never know until you throw!🎣🎣🎣

[@WilliamJohnson560]

You definitely got the Potential!!! Come to the Great Lakes we can go get some Muskie!!

[@jeffrey1915]

It's difficult to find longer fishing poles... medium spinning fishing poles we with generous amounts of eye hooks....what brand fishing poles and where do you buy them Dave please let me know.....

[@hustonwitt9425]

Dave I've been watching you for a long time now , your always a kick in the pants . I always smile. Who cares about those others . Your real

[@robertmcknight9637]

Lol Dave really working for that 400,000 views😂😂😂 get em Dave

[@fUtube1212]

I love fishing on days like that.🙂🎣

[@brianroesch3259]

You're a big fish fisherman, and people are wrong if they say your gear is too heavy. They don't know big fish fishing. Thanks for this interesting video on those big catfish. Reminds me of a HUGE trout when I was a kid.

[@mr.turbo_boost3383]

Idk what it is. But you just wanna see this guy succeed. ❤

[@nhemekeovorabouth3420]

Wow!! Great catch 👍, You’re to good at fishing we can only learn from the best thanks for sharing

[@BrianSmith-id4cc]

Loving that fish on 🎶. Keep doing what you do. Can't waste time on the haters, cause all they do is hate. Stay positive and the 400,000 will come. The action of your new rods look awesome.

[@justkeepfishingt]

👏👍

[@glennmize9057]

Dave, what kind of rod holders are those on the back of your boat? I am outfitting my Grizzly boat and like the looks of those. I normally don't fish with more than 2 or 3 rods...to easy to get tangled. Thanks.

[@billcosbysjello2513]

Think you passed your 400k buddy. Thanks for putting in the work.

[@mikeposio1206]

I'm calling it your best video yet, keep it cracking Dave. I was hoping for a 70lb flatty on the first fish!

[@Ricktammy269]

You do such a good job of keeping your cool, I'd be a mess with multiple giants by myself. I better work on that

[@tonydelgado9826]

Hey bro thanks for the vibe ,I do believe u can do this,u will get the 400 +more just keep doing what you doing it is great Fishing 👍

[@NLARA01]

First time viewer, nice video sir. I will keep watching.

[@thiloamend6008]

Fischen, eine der ehrlichsten, natürlichsten und ältesten Beschäftigungen die es gibt.

[@EasyModeFishing]

I see you’re doing the every 3rd day upload now like i do. Makes it easier to keep a consistent schedule. I haven’t run out of videos since doing the every 3rd day upload. Works for me :)

[@Jim-fo7hc]

Well Dave yet another epic catch. You are the quality amongst the rest of the videos I have heard there are other videos out there, truth is I never watch them. Loyalty is the name of the game.