Catching Flathead Catfish On LIVE White Bass In VIOLENT Waters!

The original plan was to catch skipjack, but there was no skipjack to be found. We switched to plan b, which was to catch live bluegill and go for flatheads. We anchored up on the wing wall and caught 7-8 flatheads and 2 channels. I caught a white bass and we used it as live bait--it worked! We caught a 10 lb flathead. White bass makes a great live bait. Be sure to check your state's regulations regarding live bait before trying it.
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When: August 2, 2017
Where: Nickajack Dam, Tennessee River
Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Water Temperature: 86°
Current Level: 45,000 cfs
Bait: Live bluegill and live white bass
Tackle: Medium action 7.5' B'N'M' Silver Cat Magnum rod with an Okuma Classic XT CLX-300 L baitcaster levelwind reel spooled with 30 lb monofilament line carolina rigged with a 60 lb monofilament leader down to a 8/0 Team Catfish double action circle hook
Method: Anchor fishing on the wing wall
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[@ChattCats]

Be sure to check your state's regulations on using white bass and other game fish as bait. In Tennessee white bass and game fish are legal to use as bait, provided they were legally harvested. For clarification, read here: www.tnfish.org/FrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ_TWRA/FrequentlyAskedQuestions_TWRA.htm#Gamefish

[@samtaylor1301]

Chatt Cats Fishing I was about to say is that leagal😂😂

[@lukemain4222]

Chatt Cats Fishing Dont get your finger caught in that crack and fall in 😬

[@Hunter01165]

Chatt Cats Fishing it's illegal to use them in texas

[@shauncoates179]

Chatt Cats Fishing M.,KM,

[@theonetheonlyw5483]

Chatt Cats Fishing yeah.. I was gonna say, I'm pretty sure that's illegal lol

[@jeffmorris8768]

Loads of fun.Trying to get good bait is sometimes harder than catching a trophy cat,but that's what it takes to be successful.2 weeks ago I landed a 47 pound blue on a large white bass below Chickamauga dam and several more on cut white bass filletes .

[@ChattCats]

I agree. Getting bait can be difficult. Congrats on getting a 47 lb blue on white bass. That must of been epic!

[@MegaYangman]

Man if you take a dunk in that water...you're gonna be meetin' up with St Peters!!!

[@ChattCats]

It was crazy out there.

[@Fins-Scales-and-Tales]

Another GREAT video! I've had success fishing for Flatties with cut White Bass but , never fished them live. That sunset at 16:44 reminds me of the days of fishing with my Dad and always wanting to fish a few minutes longer.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching! It's always fun fishing during sunrises and sunsets, especially with family. Great memories made.

[@kevinmccombs7819]

warron7 ya my dad like to go on boats i don't bc I get scarf of the engine during it some like that but I like to spend time with him and shur fish at pounds...have a good day

[@stormzy8871]

Who kills a bass to catch a cat?? Not a fan

[@fishinfool3795]

Not a bass (largie, smallie, spot). It is a white bass. Pretty much a trash fish.

[@da9beast559]

Man that's some sketchy looking water lol I would have a vest on fore sure, great video guys!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@anatikus1050]

Yea... Get that close to a dam in most states, the dept of homeland security freaks out on you. They aren't nice about it at all.

[@RAID3R63]

Tennessee really doesn't care about how close you get to the dam. You can sit right next to it and even on top of it.

[@stevenmitchell1338]

Dean Sheets I know that's right here in arkansas

[@patf03]

Yea me and my brother in law fishing a power plant in Illinois on the des plaines rives guy came out with an assault rifle bulletproof vest and a side arm on his hip and he was pissed lol

[@mikemcniel3086]

Let alone hammering on one lol

[@Gutslinger]

There's a dam in Oklahoma that me and my dad fished our whole lives. There's a concrete walkway on the bank with railings where everybody would fish right up against the dam. But recently, they put up a damn fence that keeps people out, and they painted a line on the bank to signify that you can't cross it with your boat.. Pisses me off. Fish there all those years, and they randomly decide to regulate and protect that place like it's a damn military base.

[@randlerichardson5826]

The biggest flat head I’ve caught out of Dale Hollow Lake was 14lbs. I caught it on a big bluegill.

[@jimforjzs777]

Get some mountain climbing gear to hook up to wall.

[@shaserv]

For Sure. I was thinkin the same.

[@austindarby4862]

Just a thought on safety there with your anchor system to the wall. Instead of using a piece of wood to jam into the wall. How about getting some climbing anchors they will grip a lot better and stay secure.

[@ChattCats]

That's a good idea. I'll look into it.

[@toddstevens6608]

Yeah they have these clamps that are "active" in the sense that as tension increases in the line, the clamps push tighter in their crevice.

[@DWeezy62]

I was thinking the same thing. It is ridiculous what we fisherman will do sometimes to catch fish.

[@SSBeastman77]

Man, I would think its not legal to anchor to a wall like that. Could damage the dam over time with people anchoring to it.

[@mtendo64]

They're called cams, or camelots. Looks like a #1 C4 would fit perfectly in there! It wouldn't come out at all if placed the right way.

[@earlwright3613]

my dad use to take me under guntersville dam on the Tennessee river. caught a lot of fish snatching spoonbill ,and huge cats! then we would tie up to the lock walls at night and used chicken liver to fish on bottom and tear them up. we used skipjack ,shad cut bait and brim on our trotlines

[@ChattCats]

That's awesome! I've never been to Guntersville Dam. I need to check that place out some day. Tight lines!

[@hashiramasenju4846]

Those turbines and the boils it pushes up looks insane! I’d hate to have the fish run that way and right into the turbines lol!

[@ChattCats]

Sometimes I'll catch catfish right in the turbines. It can be a little crazy fighting the fish in that current.

[@nrgyzr2012]

They have special hookups used for rock climbing that would work great in those crevices to hold your boat more securely. The more pressure added, the tighter they grip. Not sure what they are called. Got 2 rollers with teeth on them that expand under pressure. See them used in a lot of mountain climbing vids.

[@JoshGreenAdventures]

You guys always have fun and catch some great fish. Love this channel

[@ChattCats]

Thanks man. We had a great trip.

[@rawrfishing]

dang looks pretty dangerous with all that current lol. good fishing!

[@ChattCats]

Yep. Always gotta be careful. Tight lines man!

[@whipmaster44]

Never swim against the current and go with the flow.

[@coveworks8960]

fished this wall a million times love these videos

[@codymartin2532]

I find that flathead are the best eating between 7-20lbs anything over I release as well as anything under. We have caught some monsters though 70+ near damns like this and there is nothing better than that fight. We always let the big ones go. My motto is if you want a trophy take a photo and frame that.

[@ChattCats]

Well said.

[@SouthernFisherman]

Nice those Flatheads eat a lot of different fish cool I've seen people catching them on bluegills goldfish Carp bullheads

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-tz2dd6nb1i]

I wish we could get that close to the damn dams in texas.

[@heathschwab]

Great video. I'm in Louisiana they won't allow us to get that close. Now in Alabama we had a few we could run right up to it and I got alot if flat heads with shad. I used to sale catfish for living I miss that. But great video loved it. Have a good week sir. God bless

[@ChattCats]

Thanks, Heath! Tight lines!

[@doubled3983]

Hello from Oklahoma! How can it be a bait run, when you use all the bait? Looks like it was a fun trip! God Bless!

[@ChattCats]

We were wanting to catch skipjack herring

[@jl123ist]

Y'all need some mountain climbing anchors. the metal ones they wedge in the cracks in the rocks to tie the safety lines to.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for the tip.

[@BassQuest]

Those little white bass are great bait for the big bass down there as well😎

[@ChattCats]

Awesome!

[@pokerman9108]

I would buy some climbing gear to hold the boat to that wall. those deals they use for holding rope in cracks would work great.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for the tip!

[@MyDeere3320]

That's some strong current. You guys stay safe out there. Personally, I wouldn't risk my life for it.

[@fernandocarrera659]

Its your personality that makes me love your videos man. Keep em comming. Shouts from kansaa

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching, Fernando! Tight lines and FISH ON!

[@davidmccosky3330]

This looks like Nickajack(sp) Dam in Tennessee, I have fished here many times. The fishing turns on when they turn on the power plant.

[@noflezone]

You know its dangerous water when he keeps saying i think will be ok lmao

[@billbriscoe9414]

You are fishing with a good dude! For sure! Ty is awesome! Catch a bunch guys!

[@ChattCats]

We had a great time!

[@eddiedawkins19]

Tieing off to that dam is extremely dangerous, not only that but its frowned upon by game management in south carolina

[@bdaddyfishin9262]

Illegal in Texas to use gamefish as bait. White bass is a gamefish. Yellow bass however are not gamefish and make great live bait.

[@ChattCats]

Cool. I've never used yellow bass as live bait. Worth a try for sure.

[@mikecha1957]

Oh Dad...Y'all need a good steel wedge like the mountain climbers use on that wall crack...Fun times...

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching, Mike! Oh Dad!

[@hhottsfishing]

It was nice meeting u at the conference today brother! If u have any extra t shirts after the conference lmk and I'll buy a couple more if u can ship.

[@ChattCats]

Yep. I have black t-shirts for $10 and long sleeve grey shirts for $15. Just let me know. Thanks!

[@lukkyluciano]

try finding mooneye, aka tooth herring. they are tough to find sometimes but should be in Tennessee River. Usually we just dipnet a big ass gizzard shad or two and cut em up(Ohio and Beaver Rivers, PA)

[@grandwonder5858]

You guys in Tennessee must have very lax state regulations. Here in Maryland, if you get anywhere closer than 400 yards of a major dam they will send in the police to arrest you! And no way in hell would they let you tie your boat to the wall of a dam! Anyway, I just want to let you know just how lucky you guys are in living in a state that doesn't have strict regulations for everything! And awesome fishing by the way! Tight lines my friends!

[@ChattCats]

I know what you are saying. I've fished at the Conowingo Dam in Maryland. The security is super strict up there. Nice stripers and flatheads to be caught there. I hope to go back there again one day soon. Thanks for watching! Tight lines!

[@jamesrice7287]

@@ChattCats all the more reason not to live in yankeeville.

[@mikeneiswender143]

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[@mikeneiswender143]

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[@collegesportsnetwork9564]

hey joe! nice video as always i was going to go fishing Saturday but i left my master switch on and drained all four of my batteries.

[@ChattCats]

Uh oh.

[@xophanlaujzxaraa]

Great catches, but for over here, those are small. We usually pull in the 14 pounds or bigger, smallest at most is 7-8 pounds, all on land. Great video tho

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@boakeeper4619]

Chart cats I'd love to go fishing with you man you catch monsters

[@nobodylistenstodenny]

That's crazy !! That spot screams 70 lber and those are the size I catch in my backyard creek . You just never know 😎

[@SoUThCReATiOn]

Another good live or cut bait to use is Yellow Bass

[@onyoursixgaming2842]

i caught my pb blue cat on a piece of rolled up bread fishing bottom on my second cast it was 25 pounds

[@ChattCats]

Awesome job! Nice fish!

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

That's some rough water, nice video. Sucks you had to leave the hook in that flathead. I just started a channel!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@atvkid0805]

Gut hook & release? Damn, I would've put em out

[@swampthingforteinadeyate9007]

Thats what im sayin, thems is eatin fish

[@robertoestevis6824]

Yup buddy not real pro's releasing a dead fish kind of stupid

[@Gutslinger]

@@robertoestevis6824 Not pro, huh?. Those hooks can rust out, novice. I've caught bass that were already gut hooked, and the hook was about rusted out. The fish was just fine.

[@mouthwash8182]

I wouldn't underestimate these fish's digestive systems. They eat bone and fish spines all day long. Sure, the hook has a possibility of nicking something important, but more often then not these cats will be just fine.

[@MrSinfulshawn]

Pretty sure it is a healthy fine if you use game fish as bait in Texas. Nevertheless, nice catch.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@ramrodrymensnyder2648]

I get nervous just watching videos of people fishing that hole lol!!!

[@drunkbillygoat]

There's a nice spot down near the old bait shop. You know the old shop I'm talking about. Was a old building in the river . Grandpa and I would fish that and bring out some nice ones.

[@ChattCats]

Yes, I think so. Lots of good fishing around there. Thanks for watching!

[@hikenmikes8262]

A second stationary camera on the rods, please. Watching the takedown on the rods is more fun than watching you guys reeling them in. Plus, your constant moving body-cam gets old.

[@doctorxring]

Man, I would trade a 100 of anything else for those flat heads. That is some GOOD eating !!

[@ChattCats]

I've heard flatheads are the best eating catfish. I typically release all fish I catch. It's more of a sport to me. Thanks for watching.

[@rickshipper2002]

Flathead trash fish want blues and channel

[@tehpanuychikon168]

I fish mainly bank fish on a river,I always go after flatheads,using bluegills and the same set up like you 2,but I NEVER EVER catch any.EVER........Any tips????? PLEASE.When to go and what spots to look for???? Thank You

[@ChattCats]

Flatheads take a lot of time and patience. Location is key for flatheads. Try fishing under bridges, dams, creek mouths, near downed trees. Fishing at night will get you the highest chance of catching one. Good luck and tight lines!

[@christophervalley7679]

Just became a subscriber, love your videos and methods, keep em coming!!!

[@ChattCats]

Welcome to the channel Christopher! Fish on!

[@banqq4135]

I caught alot of skip jack on a bobber and a tiny curly tail grub i also use 4 pound mono.

[@ChattCats]

Cool. They fight hard.

[@huckleberrie3462]

You should try rainbow trout for bait and put the white bass fillets on a sandwich with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and mayo!

[@ChattCats]

Never tried trout for catfish bait. I've heard some people using it to catch some big flatheads.

[@PikeRB]

That's a fancy reel!

[@skabootykat]

home of the world record freshwater drum,54lb 8oz by benny hull 1972.

[@ChattCats]

There are some giants there!

[@Leveluptackle]

That wouldn't fly in Texas!

[@jeffmabry4112]

Virginia also

[@RAID3R63]

Nick Bullard Tennessee doesn't care

[@maryclouser3748]

I know. u can't use white bass here

[@bryancowboys1019]

It's ok to break laws with the texas game wardens they get on me for putting tag over tag on the boat hull

[@scottie706]

if ever get the chance cook up some white bass they are very tasty

[@kylericks2860]

My pb channel could be used as live bait for the cats in there

[@randlerichardson5826]

I’ve fished below Watts Bar dam and it’s very dangerous. I seen boats on the bottom that have been sunk because of the currents. It’s very dangerous. We kept our life jackets on all the time we was up there. To be honest my 1st time had me worried.

[@Krazykal]

Yall should give those climbing anchors a try instead of a piece of wood might be a good investment for that type of fishing.

[@ChattCats]

Good point!

[@orvillehorner4326]

U better go hide all the way people are tellin on you guy's. I just figured you guys worked there and you were just checking out the depth of the water 🤣😎

[@lilcargoship6142]

at the beginning what kind of reel is that? Never seen it before.

[@ChattCats]

B'n'M Duck Commander

[@9929kingfish]

I'm curious to know if the hook left in the fishes intestinal track will eventually kill it or will it rust out?

[@ChattCats]

Hopefully it will rust out. Catfish are very resilient.

[@TNRVG]

Ty has his pro jersey on! I like that dam!

[@TNRVG]

He has one on under it. He uses the fanny pack ones.

[@ChattCats]

wavygr We were wearing a manual inflatable belt pack life jacket

[@ChattCats]

Nickajack Dam produces a lot of nice fish!

[@TPWDpr3]

Need some climbing anchors for rock climbing, for that crack in the wall.

[@ChattCats]

Yep, for sure!

[@derrekdickeyjr9604]

Great videos keep your lines tight!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks, Derrek! Tight lines!

[@eathanjones8477]

Awesome man! Keep it up!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks, Eathan!

[@samhardel4004]

A guy in my area caught a 20lb channel cat

[@ChattCats]

That's a tank!!!

[@912Metalhead_5]

@@ChattCats thats a snack for a flathead!

[@duanevigue1603]

"Dangerous waters, violent surgers, keep out!" We got this. We're gonna use a ratchet-strap to anchor our boat to the wall and we dont even wear friggin life jackets! Suck on that!

[@ChattCats]

We both were wearing the onyx m-24 manual inflatable life jacket (pfd)...

[@seedee652]

14:43 haha that voice crack

[@ShamanZaZa]

I don't know if you guys have ever caught yellow bass before or not but those look a lot like yellow bass and as far as I know they are not regulated in any state. Yellow bass and white bass look very very similar in many many ways and in crisp clean water yellow bass aren't as golden looking closer to a white bass. Also white bass don't have broken up linear lines like a yellow bass.. I agree with checking in with the local dnr on regulations anywhere you are going to use live bait and what kinds you can use

[@martinjones3352]

Dude shut up. I'm sick of negative comments. Those are white fucking bass. Shut up and fish Jesus he puts out videos for our entertainment and your being an unsigned critic

[@martinjones3352]

James Joyner the belly on that thing has no tint of yellew you panzy

[@LamboSzn]

Martin Jones oh KZbin monitor

[@randlerichardson5826]

I had a blast catching the skip jacks at Watts Bar.

[@ChattCats]

Very good catfish bait!

[@kyrankeener8387]

I heard the whites are biting pretty good at nickajack

[@ChattCats]

White bass are fun to catch!

[@deerhunter0112]

What kind of reel is that on the pole you were using for the bluegill and sunfish?

[@ChattCats]

DL1 West Point Trigger Reel

[@ballistic350]

Probably one deep ass dam...good fishing guys

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@Brianlee131]

White bass are running in my local river. Would cut bait or live work better for Flathead?

[@ChattCats]

Really depends. I do best with live but my bigger ones have been on cut bait.

[@Brianlee131]

Chatt Cats Fishing OK got it. 1 cut 1 live.... Thanks

[@Akusopoanglers]

Good fishing.

[@apollocards1774]

Thus is so dope i just fished there fo day in that same spot 05/29/18

[@ChattCats]

Cool. Hope you caught some good ones.

[@donnierodriguez4442]

I need to find me a bait buddy who will take my fish off the hook for me...LOL

[@ChattCats]

Haha

[@mech0p]

I need to get me one of those heavy duty rod and reels. Ive only fished with a bass fishing rod and 10lb test my entire life and only go for cats but ive had good success with it and landed up to 70lb cats with only one brokne rod ever.

[@ChattCats]

It's all about how you fight the fish. I typically free-line for catfish with medium action ugly stik rod/reel combo spooled with 10 lb line...super fun!

[@tyrrellroach5872]

From my experience if you catching 5# flats the big boys are not any where around or at least not feeding. A 50# will eat that 5# with out a second thought. I met a guy years ago that didn’t mess with bait smaller than a pound and his favorite bait was 2 pound bullhead and he would put that bait right where it was the most turbulent water. Seen a fish take that bull head and in no more than a second that monster bullhead was go. And he had missed his bite. Catching more fish is a lot of fun though

[@quinn7477]

Why don't you ever touch the fish or take it off the hook?

[@ChattCats]

Normally I do but we had just had a great system going.

[@Michael-qc8ry]

lol

[@timothywalker9398]

18:59 bass tail in his mouth still

[@jadeddragon4254]

Super dangerous, capsizing in that water you're done

[@elijahmann3069]

Are you gonna announce a winner for the rod fro. Cats and carp

[@ChattCats]

Yes. Winner will be announced in Thursday's vid.

[@perryholmes206]

I don’t know bout other states but in texas we cant get within about 1000 feet of a dam. Rules changed after 9-11 and it made us have to work for our catfish

[@ChattCats]

Yeah, a lot of states have that rule/policy. Hope you have a great year of fishing!

[@xarrow81]

Dont let him do that, unhook your bait fish..lol

[@kennethsmith8844]

Even though the signs say Keep Out, you see fishermen attach their boat back in the holes over the current flow. Just don’t fall out ou boat and wear a life vest. 250 fine will remind you

[@ChattCats]

Read my other comment. We are both wearing PFD's...

[@kenhuynh275]

I thought you can't use game fish for bait? Nice video btw and thanks for sharing.

[@ChattCats]

You can in the state of TN. Check this article out: www.tnfish.org/FrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ_TWRA/FrequentlyAskedQuestions_TWRA.htm#Gamefish Thanks for watching!

[@Axiz42]

Good job, using game fish as live bait, good job, nice to know people break the law on KZbin and don't get in trouble for it, awesome

[@ChattCats]

In Tennessee, it's legal to use game fish as bait, provided the fish were legally harvested. Thanks for watching!

[@Axiz42]

So mad I can't do that in Minnesota lol TRIGGERED XD lol sorry about that man, I'm a regular watcher man just so you know lol

[@ChattCats]

No problem man! Tight lines and FISH ON!

[@Evileyes971]

Tell your buddy to get himself some rock climbing cams! They will work much better that the wood he had and they are spring loaded too! or some wedges but you might not get the wedges back!

[@larryfetters212]

Great video.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks, Larry!

[@bidenhasdementia8657]

You never want to do what you see on the 7:21 mark. That is a sure fire way to eventually bury a hook deep in your hand. When you swing them like that and then wrap your hand around the line, should the fish come off or shake lose, the recoil of the Rod will immediately spring up, bringing the hook directly into your hand. Seen it happen first hand to a buddy I warned not to do it for years. We ended up in the hospital, and they had to push the hook through the webbing between his thumb and pointer finger, then cut the hook and pull the shank through.

[@brandondixon1536]

Usually with catfish and flats.....if you hook them anywhere in the lips....more times than not you need plyers to take the hook out.....low risk factor.....been doing it for years with fish that size

[@bidenhasdementia8657]

it will get you eventually

[@brandondixon1536]

You just don't know when to or not when to do it

[@bidenhasdementia8657]

ok, sure. I sling fish in the boat, But i dam sure don't put my hand over the line to guide them in. I recommend you don't either, you will end up with a hook in your hand. And as for "if you hook them in the lips" "low risk factor", all the catfish I hook in the lips have a high risk for pulling the hook because they spin when you reel them in. Especially Blues and channels, they come to the surface and spin more than flatheads. If you hook them in bone behind the lips the chance of a pullout is next to none, But if you hook a catfish in the lips the chance of a pullout is high.

[@brandondixon1536]

That's why I look to see where and how they're hooked......I pick and choose when it's safe to or not....it's called common sense which people seriously lack now a days

[@martinjones3352]

Great video. I enjoy trolling the haters on your comment list. Thanks bub

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@RecklessSavage]

brother caught his 65 lber on a little perch, we callem all perch, goggle eye sunfish either way they all work the same except the warmouth they seem to not work great

[@ChattCats]

65 lbs is a great fish!

[@AnimalBro]

WHAT IS THE REEL USED TO CATCH BAIT in the first part

[@ChattCats]

B'n'M Duck Commander ultralight rod/reel combo

[@knight5188]

what type of reel is that in the beginning?

[@ChattCats]

www.bnmpoles.com/collections/duck-commander/products/dcy

[@shawnlanders2034]

Awesome videos!! I subbed your channel. Keep em coming

[@ChattCats]

Thanks, Shawn!

[@Michael-qc8ry]

if u gut hook a catfish you arent suppose to leave the hook in his belly , stick youre hand in there and dig it out . if you dont know how to pull a hook out then go check out Luke with Catfish & carp

[@ectorreza6015]

Says you what you said is personal opinion an supports no real facts troll

[@912Metalhead_5]

Try that with a 50lb flathead wannabe Einstein

[@gumelini1]

@@ectorreza6015 so you are saying that its better to leave a sharp piece of metal in his guts then it is to dig it out?You must be really smart.He should have killed that fish right away instead of letting it go like that.Its going to die anyway with that hook in his guts.That hook would have came out rather easy with some patience,i had hundreds of those happen to me and i managed to get the hook out most of the time without hurting the fish.

[@ectorreza6015]

@@gumelini1 thanks I appreciate the compliment and yea it is in some cases ive caught thousands of fish that have Been hooked before and I've caught fish that have a hook coming out of its ass so there's many perspectives ultimately it's up to the person fishing not the person in the comment section crying if the fish can eat and pass the hook why make a stink about it I believe your wrong you believe I'm wrong does this mean we ain't friends anymore Hahaha go ahead and type me another message you must believe what you say means something to me it don't so good day

[@gumelini1]

@@ectorreza6015 if it meant nothing then why would you reply?Let me give you some FACTS,not opinions.For a fact a sharp piece of metal in your guts is not really good for your health.Is it?Only a person with an IQ lower then 30 would fail to understand that.Im sorry for you!

[@Howardhandupme]

That was a hybrid. Not a white bass. Lines were broken. White bass lines are straight and fade out.

[@danielcrawshaw4416]

What is that reel he is using at the start?

[@ChattCats]

B'n'M duck commander reel

[@richavic4520]

Credit to your boy howdy for unhooking your bait.