Junk Fishing

Not a fire bite but while trying to find these fish I did come across a few spots that will definitely pay off in the future.

[@jeffdietzman4715]

just started watching you a couple weeks ago ago and can't stop you are true to what catfishing is all about!!!!! We don't always catch the big ones and that's fishing. Keep the videos coming!!!!!

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. I really do appreciate that. Welcome to the channel.

[@ShiningLightFishing]

It's always good to get to fish.

[@bluesdad54]

I don't care whether the bite is hot or cold, I always learn something from your videos. I especially like the fact that you show your approach to finding likely structure. as another u-tuber says, "if you put in the time on good structure, you will get bit". and you have fun with whatever you find, record fish or eater size. thank you.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you I appreciate that.

[@riverrat988]

You really know how to dissect water. Really informative

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. I appreciate that. I give my best anyway.

[@ronaldburnett3078]

Hey buddy good video I fish a lot but I always pick up something new every time I watch your stuff thanks for showing it like it happens and not trying to only show highlights of only giant fish fishing is about catching fish all sizes and you always respect that in your videos thanks again buddy from your old North Carolina fan keep up the good work

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you I appreciate that.

[@royschlickeisen2539]

👍👍👍👍👍great 🎣video junk fishing is still better than no fishing be watching for the next.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. Lol yeah you are right.

[@klewis3530]

Nothing but respect and admiration Mr Micka, for your compassion for the sport. Watching you relieve the that blue of bloat is nothing I’ve seen or experienced. At some point I’d be interested in seeing a video of a “how to”, of those we don’t keep

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. Yeah I can definitely add that to my next videos.

[@RiverRat3030]

Awesome awesome job my friend and keep them lines tight 😎❤️

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@travishanger8604]

It's morning for us lol. Great way to start my Sunday. Thank you sir

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you

[@danielfuller1212]

Micka, thanks for the video. Always awesome watching them. Can you do a video on netting shad using side imaging? I struggle with it and could use some tips and guidance.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yeah I can definitely go over that.

[@brucewjourney1175]

Great Idea

[@ghost38901]

if you have been getting what we got this last week, that'd make sense why the river came up. The lake here went up 8 and a half feet in 4 days, 6 and a half of those feet happened in the last 2 days.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Well we got rain but not that much lol. That's alot for y'all.

[@jamesoosterbaan556]

It’s really enjoyable to watch you. I love fishing and years ago I fished rivers often. After a few damaged props and bent snags I gave it up. Keep the videos coming. Great job. 😊

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you.

[@praisehim3288]

What’s up Micah 🙏🏽 that boat is looking good 👍🏽

[@mickaburkhart14]

How's it going? Thank you.

[@dalewood5964]

Thanks for the video Micka. I would take those 3 fish any day as a good day. Have you thought about getting your license to do guides. People would line up to fish with you. It may not be your thing but in a year or two it might.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. Yeah I have thought about it for sure. It's definitely still on the table for the future. Just have to get a few things sorted out.

[@billydelong7372]

Theres quite a bit of debris here on Barkley,

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yeah I seen some around here.

[@nathanballard6926]

Micka are you able to mark catfish mixed in with the Asian carp? I have not been able to lately. Seems like every spot I have marked is just LOADED with them and can't even see the bottom.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Well when they get that thick in areas then its hard to see fish underneath them. But sometimes them cats will show themselves and ill i need to see is at least one.

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

Rainy days are great for fishing because fish will get under boat. I wish I had your patience. Are you on Old Hickory or down on the river?

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yeah that's true. No I'm in the Cumberland city area in this video.

[@mdmddouglas4]

Good morning Micka, always enjoy watching your videos. I was wondering is there a difference in the rods you are using? Do you have a rod preference when fishing lakes vs rivers? I just built 3 sets of your planers and plan on using the on Ky Lake this week if I get an opportunity!

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. No difference in the rods I use no matter where I fish. I just stick with the madkatz medium heavy rods. I hope them boards work well for you.

[@michaelknight9112]

Great video when you fish new spots do you use anything like navionics before hand or completely go off electronics

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. Well sometimes I I do a little computer work before I hit a spot but most time I just get out there and try and figure it out.

[@dimitrih441]

The bite has been super slow for us on the back the last three days

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yeah it's been hit or miss here.

[@brucewjourney1175]

Thanks Sir! Great Info. I wasn't aware of the Catfish concentration around them balls of Asian Carp. What does yer Rig consist of? If ya don't mind telling me.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. Are you asking about rod reel and line setup?

[@brucewjourney1175]

@mickaburkhart14 No Sir I can see what great equipment yer using. It's the rig I'm wondering about from the Weight to the hook.

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@brucewjourney1175 oh ok. It's simple really. Just a three way swivel that I attach my weight to then a 38 to 40 inch leader. 80# big game. A 10/0 wisker seeker triple threat hook and a Eva float that I get from Ironside catfishing.

[@brucewjourney1175]

@mickaburkhart14 Thank You. What size were ya using in this most recent video? And do you have a favorite Weight?

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@brucewjourney1175 I was using a 5oz no roll sinker. If I had to pick one it would be the no roll sinker as my favorite.

[@robbiesmith9786]

I got same bimmi on my boat

[@mickaburkhart14]

Good deal. I really like mine when I need it but not a good place to put it out of the way lol.

[@raywalsh6580]

Good morning Micka

Where are you fishing and how do you tell the difference between a flathead bite and a blue

[@mickaburkhart14]

Fishing the Cumberland river around the Cumberland city area. A flathead typically doesn't slam the bait. They just suck it in and slowly swim off or just sit there. But blues being alot more aggressive tend to slam the rod and take off.

[@MoKanCatfishing]

Is it legal to snag carp there? It's a prime spring/summer bait on the Missouri here

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yes it's legal to to snag them here. Funny you say that I'm going to do that next time I'm out.

[@MoKanCatfishing]

@@mickaburkhart14 It can be pretty fun too. Super easy bait especially when shad gets tough.

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@MoKanCatfishing yeah they fight really good. I've used in the past but never really did any good but doesn't stop me from trying it again lol.

[@MoKanCatfishing]

@@mickaburkhart14 it could be very different here. I have not heard of shad being caught on our rivers in years. Ill get a video of the carp next time i am out there. Its obscene how many there are. It really is just about the best bait you can find any time of year other than winter. I have very good luck with common carp too.

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@MoKanCatfishing oh I believe you. We have a crap ton in our river as well.

[@jamescannon4917]

What lb test an brand line are you using

[@mickaburkhart14]

I use Berkley big game. 40# main line and 80# leader line.

[@trenton9665]

What boat is that?

[@mickaburkhart14]

I have the lowe catfish 20.