Bank Fishing for TROPHY CATFISH at a POWER PLANT LAKE - Balloon Float Rig

[@Evergreen7557]

Great Video! Brings back a great memory. A very kind cat fisherman once asked to show me how to do it down there. So I met up with him and did “The walk” lol. By the end of the day he put me on my PB 4 times cause I never caught a Blue before. 14, 30, 33, 48. Just an awesome day and forever grateful to the dude.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Powerton is a challenge every trip. Especially from the bank!

[@mksaeg]

That could have been me or not.

[@tylerperry3367]

Very long walk. Love that spot though hoping to catch something big there this weekend!

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Have fun!

[@jamesjessie8496]

Just found your channel. It's nice to find a local guy . Keep up the content !

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Glad ya found my channel! Always great to have local viewers.

[@danparke1]

Looked like a great time, and that balloon rig was new to me. Very interesting stuff! Thanks Jake!

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Thanks, Daniel. I may do a video on that rig.

[@bscally9941]

As always helluva job buddy. My son and I made that long hike once last winter and got skunked.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

I walked that path twice before I got a fish on the board. Now that may not seem like a lot but if you know the walk you’d know otherwise! On the other hand, had I walked it for the last 20 years, just think of the memories! Thanks for keeping up with me! I appreciate ya, flatty!

[@epiccatfish365]

Good to meet you guys on the water last sunday. Great vid 👍

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Hey Tim! Definitely good to meet you fellas as well! Appreciate ya stopping by my channel and thanks for watching. Hopefully we run into each other again in the future. If you hit Springfield, let me know!

[@MikesFishingHome]

Checking out one of your old powerton videos while prepping Christmas dinner

[@jigginwithjake2796]

I’ve got several powerton videos

[@MikesFishingHome]

@@jigginwithjake2796 I'll be seeing them soon. Browsing through the catfish play list now.

[@catfishheroes8390]

That was a beautiful day!

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Wasn’t too shabby!

[@size742000]

That walk is no joke been there done that

[@jigginwithjake2796]

It’s a long one!

[@johnbaker3817]

I love that popper jig hat rack that you have at your house that is cool as hell

[@danthompson1467]

Love the video you and cat fish Dave are my favorite ones

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Putting me up there in the ranks! I was watching Catfish Dave before I even thought about starting a channel! So thank you!

[@joebuck66]

Enjoyed the video. I’m ready to get out there and catch some. As soon as I get a vehicle running I’m going to. Nice catches and great video.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Good luck out there, Jo!

[@bradhierstetter6781]

Enjoyed this video, Jake. Very interesting rig, too.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

I may do a video on that rig!

[@outsidewiththehaze6783]

Even though you had some technical issues, i still enjoyed your video. I will have to give Powerton a try, soon.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Thank you Haze! It’s worth the walk if you have a good day.

[@artgayhart6451]

Nice job Jake.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Thanks, Art!

[@domgreen8820]

Never got around to goin there. This made me wanna get out there even more!

[@jigginwithjake2796]

It’s worth the walk when you have a good trip. But that walk back after a skunk is brutal!

[@combatcatfish5408]

I like that coors light hat, a man with good taste!

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Rocky Mountain Kool-Aid!!!!

[@combatcatfish5408]

Lol heck yeah man! Keep up the good work, I enjoy watching your videos.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Glad to hear it, Jacob! I’ll do what I can! Good Lord willing and the fish cooperate!

[@MidWestRiverRat]

Keep grinding man. We'll fund those monster before next winter.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

You know it man! Only one way to learn a new lake! FISH IT!!!!

[@jerkbait6878]

Very nice work man!!!

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Thanks buddy! Check your pm!

[@DMEFishing]

Heck ya!

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Psssh! 33.25# 🎤⤵️

[@jarsjohnson3921]

Nice fish! I think I'm going to head up there tomorrow morning and try my luck. I've been to Lake Springfield a few times last week and didn't even get a bite.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Powerton holds some monsters! Good luck, Jars!

[@AiDMostar]

Where is this

[@Paulcatchesemall]

Great video Jake. Stay at em bud 😎🎣

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Thanks Paul! Headed back after em tomorrow!

[@adamstanley1996]

I haven't made it out to powerton yet but it is definitely on my list, I heard it's either really great or really bad but when it's good I've seen some monster blue come from there

[@jigginwithjake2796]

And that’s a fact! It’s feast or famine out there. Oh and that walk back carrying a skunk SUCKS!

[@C8Kid]

Hey was that 19 pounder catfish making a sound?

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Prolly doing a little crocking.

[@chrischrist7982]

Great video

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Thank you, Chris! Sorry I had tech issues on this one.

[@xxOTAKTAY84xx]

Good video bud keep on pushing brother

[@jigginwithjake2796]

You know it!

[@cubpak89]

Thats a nice blue even at that weight the first one, i wish iowa had blue cats id love to hook into one

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Thanks Shaggy. I appreciate ya watching. Having the opportunity to catch them from a variety of lakes is a blessing here in Illinois. If you ever decide to make a trip over, pm me and I’ll try to help with some info.

[@davao0506]

where is that place sir?thanks

[@doctoordan]

Is that the 9.5 ft Whisker Seeker FMJ (Heavy) 2 piece?

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Doctoor Dan!!! What’s up buddy! It is the 9’6” FMJ from Whisker Seeker

[@superfly7143]

you are the 2end KZbinr having issues with GoPro I was going to get one but now I am thinking of just getting a good phone and just use it. that first Cat was a nice one I am going to try and get one this year

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Hit me up on Facebook or Instagram. I’ll explain more. Cause I think you’d be better with a GoPro.

[@codyrobison6817]

Atleast ya had some action ol hooked catfish seems to have that place figured out that dudes had hella luck there this year

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Yeah. Hooked seems to beat em up out there. Thing is I’ve been 3 times total. I’m guessing he’s got way more time on the water up there. Time on the water goes a long way!

[@SquirrelSmalley]

Nice meeting ya today man

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Definitely! Pleasure meeting all of you fellas as well. Appreciate ya tracking me down on KZbin!

[@SquirrelSmalley]

@@jigginwithjake2796 anytime man.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Hopefully we run into each other again soon! Y’all take care!

[@jp040759]

Don't they allow boats out there this time of year. When are boats allowed? Any idea. Thanx.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Yeah. I think boats are allowed mid February. But, I don’t have a boat. So, don’t quote me on that.

[@jp040759]

@@jigginwithjake2796 Thank You

[@pervispervis816]

Sup jake? Where's that power plant located at?

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Hey Pervis. That’s Powerton. In central Illinois.

[@tristanblair4194]

Do you always have pretty good luck at this lake?

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Ehhhh. From the bank is hit or miss. Been a lot of big fish taken out. Coupled with the irregular warm water discharge in the winter. It’s definitely not the lake it used to be.

[@tristanblair4194]

@@jigginwithjake2796 I wonder why that is. I plan to check it out sometime soon. I live only 45 minutes away. I have good luck at Washington county lake. Catch tons of channels 15lb and under, 15lb being a Biggin for that lake

[@Wabes_1]

i know that walk , you did great,.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Thanks brother

[@AiDMostar]

Where is this

[@payton021]

Witch tower you by

[@jigginwithjake2796]

First tower

[@Good-time-the-only-time]

What is the lake called

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Powerton

[@EngineeringHooksets]

My gopro hero 6 black external mic stopped working as well. When I researched it I learned its a well known internal hardware issue with hero 5 and 6's that cant be fixed. Highly reccomend switching to a DJI Osmo action. A brand new one is only $199 and it has cheaper accessories, a better audio adapter, plus an additional front screen and the exact same film quality.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Thanks for the info blono I’ll look into it for sure.

[@CatfishandCrappie]

LMAO that walk is brutal Buddy ask me how I know.. ;)

[@jigginwithjake2796]

You’ll have to send me a pm.

[@robbiejones5676]

What month is this? February?

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Yeah. That was February trip

[@robbiejones5676]

@@jigginwithjake2796 dude!!! Im so happy! Went fishing and I caught a fish! My very first winter fish! I don’t care if I only caught one.

[@kendaniels2652]

The first is always the hardest after that one at a time. Great video. Congrats 👍 . What's that fish saying or was that you?

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Burp burp burp

[@snipe69r]

Giant head pieces!

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Giant!

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Bon voyage! 🤣🤣🤣

[@snipe69r]

@@jigginwithjake2796 lmfao yeah that was a good one too.

[@strugglejennings7215]

I’ve walked it many times man

[@josephleidner3084]

Have horrible luck, 4 times all the times I went I was using carp, and no fish plus plant was running I’ve practically given up there

[@jigginwithjake2796]

That walk back after a skunk is brutal! But, I will say this. The walk back after a victory is #epic! Don’t give up on it, Joseph!

[@wdinarte]

Just found your channel flipping fishing videos around, I love outdoors fishing included and why not give you my 👍🏻 and subscribe if that helps why not 🤙🏻 see you around buddy 🤙🏻 tight lines.

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Glad you found my channel, Wilfredo! Glad to have you onboard! Likes and comments are always helpful! Appreciate that!

[@athrex2390]

I fished out there once and caught a 20 pound catfish

[@jigginwithjake2796]

Long walk!

[@johnbaker3817]

I have two 14-ft Meat Hunter heavy rods paired with a TLD 25 Shimano reel and a Penn special senator 113h2 both have 40 lb test mono I also have two 12 ft slime cat rods heavy paired with two pen Squall 30s level wine reels they have 60 lb test mono do you think I have the gear for out there or you think it's too much would appreciate your thoughts