These GIANT Fish Are CLOSER To The Bank Than We Think

[@kamriley8031]

Hey i was that kid and thx for that spoon and that was a nice small mouth and so many drum👍👍

[@ChattCats]

It was nice meeting you. Thanks again for helping me with the scale. Hope you catch some lunkers this year. FISH ON!!

[@kamriley8031]

Thx I'll try to catch em if u dont catch em all

[@kenslater4823]

Chatt Cats Fishing u cant call a fish yhat comes off hook in water a good release thats u losing the fish not releasing him

[@kenslater4823]

Devonta Hargrove cant call itna release if u didnt land it

[@nickymiceli2746]

Ken Slater it’s called quick release. I love quick releases because I don’t have to handle the fish

[@garyanddoris6022]

Truly enjoyed the fishing adventure...

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@bryanblack526]

Looks like it may be a prime place for Channel Cat...

[@RandyPresnell]

giving that kid the lure was wicked cool got you at least 1 subscriber good show of sportsmanship the way everyone crowded you and instead of getting pissed you played the crowd gave up the hole and then give the kid your weapon im impressed sir

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching, Randy!

[@dudeam7525]

I have the same spoon & it catches plenty of fish! Best tackle bait ever hands down 💯

[@migogang7498]

Great catches..... Awesome sportsmanship for giving the kid your spoon jigg....👍👍👍👍

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@joeb5619]

I use rods like that and smaller for large paddle fish. I will be putting some vids up for the first time this spring. Nice video drums are always fun to catch.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@dirtyneedles77]

Looks like a great little trip. If I get to venture down that way I'll be trying that river for sure.

[@ChattCats]

I don't think you will be disappointed. Thanks for watching!

[@peterpatitucci5382]

That’s cool you hooked up that young kid with your fishing lore.

[@robertanderson5795]

Looks like you snagged all the fish!! With that said that some fun fighting

[@AllySmiles201]

Thank you for releasing.

[@Kroogg]

Went there yesterday using this technique. Caught a 17" small mouth and over a dozen drum, biggest was 15 pound. Thanks for the video.

[@ChattCats]

Good job! It's a great spot when the conditions are right.

[@flea8332]

lol good release good release that one got away was not a release.... great fishing

[@Realwobbler]

Great catches! That is so true! They come close to the bank to feed. We even caught a 70 kg/ 154 wels catfish at our feet in March.

[@ChattCats]

Wow, that's awesome!

[@shawncoram09]

Hey man many nice fish and I'm not far from you so nice to see big fish so close to home

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching man!

[@sammysimpson8652]

You should do a catch and cook with fresh water drum

[@ChattCats]

Not a bad idea.

[@manuelramirez5856]

Drum n yellow belly catfish unda rated

[@bertlambert3817]

That spoon lure will be his best lure from now on!...hope Jo Jo makes some videos with it soon!!

[@timwashington824]

I really enjoy watching you fish chief

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@Capt_Billy]

I saw an absolute #MONSTER of a catfish just 4 feet from shore next to a fallen tree today! Sometimes the big ones are right in front of you lol!!!

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Awesome. I've caught a lot of fish on those same lures. I always have them with me. I also use the smaller one too.

[@petenunnery2292]

Hey...I love when you fish that area. I can't wait to go fishing later...Hello from the desert Joe.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@kenyates4616]

Drums are the same as carp here I think. Nice one!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nastyfinger1444]

The drum are very good to eat.

[@ChattCats]

That's what I've heard.

[@ibefishingtv7574]

That was a huge drum, also a nice smallmouth man👍. Score that drum about three times on each side, add some butter, old bay, garlic powder and onions, wrap him in foil then toss him on that grill. Oh man, trust me you will not regret it. Keep catching my dude, GREAT VID!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching! Tight lines and FISH ON!!

[@josuemartinez340]

I live near chatt I live in dalton have you ever caught anything over here

[@ChattCats]

No.

[@dreamchasing7313]

Great fishing as always keep up the great videos

[@nashguy207]

OMG what a small mouth never would of guessed you would of caught a small mouth in that location and on a spoon of all things beautiful Tennessee smallmouth you definitely vaught your share of drum Would the yellow bass work well cut up for catfish?

[@ChattCats]

I was surprised to catch it. I've never tried yellow bass for catfish. I have used white bass though - it's a great live bait for flatheads.

[@myrnaswanson3841]

those "Yellow Bass" are a White perch and they are awesome cut or live bait for Big monster cats. They are tops for our big Blue Cats here on the Santee Cooper Res. here in SC.

[@thomasoutdoors8658]

how deep was that water at 1:31

[@cybordeath8075]

How odd o have that same 8ft rod with the quantum optix 60. Your running the quantum optix 40 right?

[@ChattCats]

Yes.

[@CMSKA1]

Do that with a dropshot

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for the tip.

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

Do you use a heavier leader line than your main?

[@ChattCats]

When catfishing yes. The heavier leader line just simply adds more abrasion resistance.

[@geezersbassin2567]

You called that spot out. Definitely holding a good one!

[@robertgildea2841]

I am watching from Elmira NY how big was your personal best fresh water drum?

[@ChattCats]

Around 20 lbs

[@northgahomestead]

I live about 10 minutes away from this spot. Is it like that all over the rocks too or just where the turbines are?

[@ChattCats]

When the water is low, yes.

[@summerscott1240]

Where is this ?

[@talmagecenters5831]

I love those lures

[@Fins-Scales-and-Tales]

That is a PIG! Beautiful Fish. I love that place!!!

[@jermainelandrum8364]

warron7 where's this at

[@TurboRanger351]

Thats awsom bro, I think the bite is back

[@ChattCats]

Water temp was 64 degrees.

[@TurboRanger351]

Water temperature was 64.8 today also.

[@Batheify]

great color too

[@Countryboy85tn]

Great video and beautiful fish

[@ChattCats]

Thanks, James!

[@tylerwalker2565]

Loved this video, I follow your channel and watch your videos almost every time they're posted. Congrats on the huge smallie.... I fish that wall alot myself & have caught several nice cats on shiners and shad. Odd question, but are the skipjack running yet below the dam?

[@ChattCats]

There are a few skipjack here and there but not in large numbers.

[@summerscott1240]

Where are you fishing at would like to try this spot

[@ChattCats]

Below Chickamauga Dam

[@fallenangels686]

Nice video bro ,, can you please tell me where is you fishing ?

[@ChattCats]

Chickamauga Dam Thanks for watching!

[@fallenangels686]

Thanks for taking the time to but the video together I know it’s not easy

[@tommeboy3334]

Wow! The water sure is not running like last week there!

[@ChattCats]

Conditions can change very quick.

[@trinkladd]

Nice fish!!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks!

[@Kroogg]

Great video as always

[@waxer12g87]

We call those drums "dinner" up here in the Ky. Nice spot brah.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexwolf2845]

I live in Chattanooga tn, is it true there are catfish the size of a VW there?

[@ChattCats]

There are giants out there! Some over 100 lbs!!!

[@alexwolf2845]

@@ChattCats Oh dang! I definitely need to check that out!

[@trinkladd]

Nice catch brother!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks man!

[@ferdieg_q1890]

Good catch! nice color too!!

[@jokervbatman5023]

Hey what do i use to catch fresh drum? And what kind of water to cast in for drum. Fast water ? Or slack water?

[@ChattCats]

I typically catch drums on cut shad or jigging spoons. Below a dam is where I catch most of mine.

[@normanedwards8552]

Yeah I once drove up to a spot on a low water dam at dawn to see a huge flsthead catfish about 10ft from the bank who was probably feeding then he swam off.

[@ChattCats]

Flatheads are the kings of the river!

[@delon1299]

Norman Edwards LCD

[@indiana146]

Lovely bass pal

[@antero.jrsarreal8116]

CATCH and RELEASE FISHING, ONLY in America. CONGRATULATION ***. I missed fishing that gave me lots of fun to spent with nature beauty and abundance. GOOD LUCK. THANKS on video.😀

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottwhaley4585]

Where you just bumping that spoon of the bottom with the current

[@ChattCats]

Yes.

[@walrusfest]

Dang Joe! Killer smallie!

[@kerryparks6744]

Did you snag it and catch it?

[@ChattCats]

Some were hooked outside the mouth.

[@Unicorntaylor22]

Did you really catch it when its hooked in the side of the head? I seen a lot of foul hooked fish. U mention foul hooked on the minnows but forget on the bigger ones lol lol

[@ChattCats]

All of the drum were hooked through the mouth. The smallmouth bass was hooked on the side of its mouth.

[@Unicorntaylor22]

Chatt Cats Fishing you should come fish michigan sometime. Lots of monsters flossed around these parts

[@thomasporter117]

Nice haul! Have you had any luck with the skipjack down there?

[@ChattCats]

Thanks, Thomas! I've caught a few skipjack the other day, it's been very slow. The threadfin shad are running pretty thick though.

[@toddbennett97]

How were you able to fish from the side there next to the dam? Every time I’ve gone the park security has run me off saying I can’t be down there

[@ChattCats]

Wow, really? Tons of people fish down there every day. The only time I know you are not to be down there on the sidewalk is when the flood gates are open. The park ranger will put up yellow tape.

[@bojaiden5175]

I live in California and I can't believe a place where the fishes get this big still exists

[@PaulMcCartExperience]

I fish the spillways in NE Ohio. I think the bigger fish tend to be drawn there. I've caught Muskie, Walleye and Big cats. Some big bass as well.

[@ChattCats]

That's awesome! I hope to catch a muskie one day.

[@thecatdaddyexperience1222]

You ever ate a drum? Real good white fluffy goodness

[@ChattCats]

No, but I've heard they taste good.

[@shrekandfiona69]

Snagging is illegal in Minnesota

[@cadenstuart744]

shrekandfiona69 who said anything about snagging?

[@damondiehl5637]

Poor man's lobster if you boil it with a bay leaf.

[@delano62]

It's jigging.

[@ReverendHarper]

How deep do you think it is where your fishing?

[@ChattCats]

Minister Harper 15-20 ft

[@bigboy644]

Your using a go pro right? If so what do you have your settings on? Just wondering cuz I am just starting to do it and mine looks far away.

[@ChattCats]

1080 60

[@MuskyHans]

Nice smallmouth bass and drum

[@thewayitisyup3959]

Is a big spoon. The fish are hitting the shiny part and the hook is catching them when you pull up, just not in the mouth. You still caught the fish, nice catches. Pay no attention to the couch fishermen, their just jealous. Haters gonna hate.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks man!

[@pureblood3127]

A catch is a catch .

[@scottreynolds7431]

I know in Texas the hook has to be within 1 inch of the mouth to not be considered snagged but that's Texas

[@rogertye8401]

where is this place at I wana go there

[@ChattCats]

Below Chickamauga Dam

[@jrisky7201]

What dam is this?? Great smallies

[@ChattCats]

Chickamauga Dam Thanks for watching!

[@falseprofit4u]

Good mentor for the young man

[@joebuck66]

Great video

[@helenaroecks9265]

Were the other guys even catching anything or just you? And awesome that you gave that little guy your lure. Nice video!

[@ChattCats]

Not sure... Thanks for watching!

[@pescandoconloscompasdivers184]

Nice video bro, I am subscribe !

[@ChattCats]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@coopcity4979]

Nice Smally! Even if he was over 5lb, would you really call him your PB if you didn't hook him in the mouth (3:11). Love your channel though. Keep putting out great content brother!

[@ChattCats]

Good question. Not really sure. I haven't really given it much thought. But nonetheless it was a great fight. I was glad to see that fish swim away. Thanks for the support. FISH ON!!

[@nathan22outdoors92]

Coop City fish don't always eat it, especially with bass you catch them on the side of the face because they swipe at it. I'd still call it my oh because it wasn't really a foul hook.

[@Unicorntaylor22]

None of them can be personal best if foul hooked. Lol... where i come from thats snagged lol

[@nathan22outdoors92]

andrew kooiker that's not a snag tho

[@deft1abc1]

Hatters

[@mbb-pr4zc]

At least 3-3.5! Lol! Love that guy🤣

[@djangojango6446]

Hey brother if you don't mind me asking where is that damn located at I'm in Dallas Texas. I love to fish. And I love fishing them dams put them catfish and stripers and bass if you don't mind telling me what damn were you fishing at and maybe I can go out there and try my luck out there with some of my homemade bait I would greatly appreciate it if you can share the information with me thank you very much and have a blessed day nice video

[@ChattCats]

This is below Chickamauga Dam.

[@talkaboutthis4342]

wht spoon did u used ?

[@ChattCats]

In vid description :-)

[@konasteph]

nice! that guy is so non professional (has nothing to do with unprofessional, no its all good!) Just like the fishing outing should be ...equipment, simple but hell it all works and maximum fun and surprise, how the fish go for it one after another...Just great! thanks!!! Was totally worth watching!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@Yourused]

So I usually go snagging at least 100 yards below the dams. However this trick is slick. I lost 3 spoons today due to only having 20 lb braid on my rod and the buffalo and Asian carp were way over 20. The workers at the dam I was at today came out to watch me it was a blast.

[@ChattCats]

Smallmouth buffalo fight HARD!

[@Yourused]

Chatt Cats Fishing when the storm front came through Sunday we were catching a lot of Flatheads. Those little Annoying striped bass where the bait. They were not as big as what you catch but it was fun. I would also pay you to take me and my wife out fishing one time. We are only a few hours away and we also fish the Tennessee River

[@ChattCats]

I do trips through my patreon page at www.patreon.com/chattcats

[@Yourused]

Chatt Cats Fishing done. Thanks

[@jeffmorris8768]

JOE, I want to commend you on the way you reply to your subscriber,s comment,s,when sometime,s they may be a little bit on the hurting side.None of us are perect by no mean,s,me included.Were all here trying our best to make it through this world we live in.Keep doing what you do best and don,t worry about a few thumb,s down.Truth be known,it,s probably someone who wishe,s they could do what you do.I,VE noticed everytime someone say,s something a little bit cutting to LUKE on cat,s and carp he immedietly fire,s back at them in a hateful manner.You don,t and it,s noticeable.Stay focused on what you do and keep pressing forward.Im going to go fishing down your way with my 90 year old dad this next weekend for 3 day,s and night,s and see if we can break the 65 pounder he landed last month down there.

[@ChattCats]

Hey Jeff - Thanks for the kind words. I do the best I can to educate and promote safe angling techniques. I always try to respond positively to the comments. After all, we are all learning how to become better anglers. Hope you have a great time with your dad. Good luck!

[@walleyeheadztackle5415]

What state are you in?

[@ChattCats]

Tennessee

[@acunits7728]

Nice snag!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@ronyeahright9536]

The.......don't be a hater, son.

[@geraldjohnson674]

Them drum can be real fun to catch their closely related to the saltwater reddish that are popular to catch and eat dont sleep on them drum my dude

[@ChattCats]

Yep, fun to catch, especially on light tackle.

[@DLDL288]

Where this place ?

[@ChattCats]

Chickamauga Dam - Chattanooga, TN

[@DLDL288]

Chatt Cats Fishing Thanks 🙏

[@kukuhtokek2710]

At the same spot 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mikeunt4169]

Was in snagging season ? I was waiting for the game warden to pull up the way you were jerking up on that Rod might as well been snagging sideways

[@ChattCats]

The point was not to snag fish. I was jigging the spoon on the bottom...

[@alexaldrich9208]

I've been to that spot your at one time but I didn't have any luck

[@ChattCats]

Typically does well when there is one generator on.

[@alexaldrich9208]

Chatt Cats Fishing Well I was there all night but I don't know if the generator was on

[@twenty4music]

Nice Small! I count it even if the hook ain't in the mouth. Wish it was more TX lakes with good Smallies! 😓

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching! Hope you catch a GIANT smallie one day. Tight lines!

[@bubbagrant2473]

Nice smallmouth man

[@ChattCats]

Thanks!

[@lead5s]

beautiful bronzeback

[@richardmills6084]

He wasn't snagging, that is a jigging spoon. So many people with no sense at all online.

[@nickhammer8594]

Works great for snagging fish. Didn’t see anyone caught in the mouth.

[@ChattCats]

Hey Nick! The last drum was hooked in the mouth.

[@jayweezy2496]

the Drum was, but the rest were snagged

[@andrewparnell1265]

Dude nice smallie.

[@adamparsons1725]

Thats a GREAT work out! Ripping them,werent you? Nice Video Sir!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@adamparsons1725]

NO PROBLEM! You are in my back yard. Soddy Daisy here! Use to slay them pretty regularly myself,back in the day. Your videos are like therapy for me! Hard to get out there due to Multiple Sclerosis....But you inspire me to give it a go, DESPITE the BS factor being so high! I am getting there, slow but sure! Watching these videos sort of bridge the gap between actually doing it AND reliving some GREAT memories. So thanks SOOOO much,SIR!

[@juvenalholguinjr2132]

Did you actually lip hook any? It was more like snagging with that spoon then fishing just saying!

[@ChattCats]

A few of the fish were hooked in the mouth. Sometimes you will snag or foul hook them, especially if they are stacked in there thick as flies. Please know my intent was not to snag fish. I've done this jigging technique for a few years now with smaller spoons. The bigger shad were running that day so I was matching the size of the lure with the size of the bait.

[@doug42780]

Can u try and use .pepperomi. get the hard kind .and use it in nice size. Chucks and see if u ever get any thing. I want to know if im the only one that uses it

[@TurboRanger351]

doug oconnor pepperoni is expensive isn't it?

[@doug42780]

Jeff Dunn no. Not what i use the hard stick kind. For cat fish

[@ChattCats]

Hey Doug! I'll give that a try some time. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@doug42780]

Chatt Cats Fishing plz try it on your vids.for catfish. I love watching your vids

[@markupton1831]

I know those other guys fishing are glad you left lol!!! Because you were the only one catching anything! How dare you!!!! And filmed it too!

[@ChattCats]

Haha. There's some great fishing down there.

[@Slammy555]

It's funny when you're catching drum then move to find some game fish and people would swarm the spot thinking you were giving up a good area.

[@prtbone78]

They should have not casted so close after fish on leave the man some space lol. Hatersssss

[@scottbunning6737]

There she goes

[@ChattCats]

Back to the depths!

[@perchjerker4161]

looks like a good way to get in a tight spot with the wardens I wouldn't chance it

[@RustyShacklefardd]

I love how when I fish that exact same spot all I catch is rocks

[@ChattCats]

Timing is everything. That little spot right there is good when the water is down.

[@Nastyfinger1444]

NICE!!!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks, Andrew!