I really thought I was pulling up a log!! WRONG!!

Trotline flathead catfishing on the river in late spring.

[@itllkeal]

I'd suggest using snap rings and removing the hooks as you go. I had a big cat make a run and role around and pop my bank line one time up on Boone Lake before the dam had to be repaired. I was glad I didn't have my hand wrapped around the line or a hook in my arm. NICE FISH. THANKS 😊

[@robertfandel9442]

I use 300# swivels and ss snap hooks. Always had a neck knife too. Ran alot by myself.

[@jaramiaponce8894]

I use those for the first time a couple years back and was the last time I lost a real big cat on my line

[@chrismcknight8925]

Where i come from we put three milk jugs on our lines. One on each end and one in the middle. We also use snap rings with swivels so we dont loose any fish plus it doesn't get tangled up.

[@amend5269]

Let the big ones rebreed.

[@johnwilson6464]

Makes me hungry for sure!keep doin whatcha doin

[@marvinhosmer9867]

Love your flag

[@robertfandel9442]

Nice boat.

[@larrykrise3609]

nice catch.

[@lonestaroutdoorsman9652]

Nice net

[@bottomlinesfishin86]

I like it but the bag isn't deep enough.

[@thomaskitlica5572]

It's a wonder you caught anything on the first line as twisted as your drops were!!!

[@terenceparrish6292]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 NICE VIDEO MY FRIEND, YOU REALLY PUT IT TO THOSE FLATHEADS!!!!!!!!! Do you ever do catch, clean and cook videos?

[@bottomlinesfishin86]

Thanks! I have the fillet footage, just need to fry some up. Video coming soon!

[@flippingwith65poundbraidpu86]

Where I come from we put swivels on them lines

[@bottomlinesfishin86]

Yea I still do it old school like my grandpaw did in the mountains. Probably should start.

[@cmike22000]

All flatheads!

[@BigSkipFishing]

what are you using for a livewell?

[@bottomlinesfishin86]

Rubbermaid truck toolbox. Held up for over 10 years so far.

[@BigSkipFishing]

@@bottomlinesfishin86 SWEET!! My partner and I are looking to build a removable livewell to start fishing tournaments. I have the plumbing and electronics all designed and drawn up and we are currently looking for the "tank".

[@tyleranderson3470]

You'd catch so many more fish if you used swivels

[@normanburns-ko4ro]

Fine eating

[@chrisbailey459]

Not impressed you should be dispatching them as soon as your landing them.