Locating and Catching the Giant American Catfish

Catfishing on the Tennessee River in the spring. Catfish can be caught on cut bait on ledges close to shallow backwater openings near the deep river chanel. Bait will gather in these warmer backwaters and the giant catfish will follow the bait. monsterrodholders.com/wp-admi...

[@ParkerPursuits]

That’s saying something when a cat makes Steve Douglas shake! Absolutely a giant blue congratulations!

[@spessimyn1]

So glad to see you fishing again uncle steve! Im sold on the quality of every piece of gear on your boat, your net and rod both didn't flinch. Ill be down this summer to buy gear from you in person.

[@mrbungle42023]

This is why we come to you for catfishing advice. Well done Steve!

[@jmc442]

glad to see the King of catfishing make another , thanks Steve

[@robertpowell1743]

this is why i started catfishing i dont get this type of adrenaline from any other freshwater fish. your channel is what got me started 6 years ago and ive been a cat addict since cheers man what a fish!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikecha1957]

Heck yeah Steve as long as I've been watching you it never gets old my friend. Very nicely done.

[@PalmettoCats]

Steve, I almost bought you a scale, but I want to make sure you'd like it. I donate one just so WE will know how big those fish are. OHHHHH MERCY!!!

[@kristopherverrett9108]

I’ll grab one this weekend if you can get it to him! Let me know.

[@daniels4227]

You never disappoint, what a great trip. Good to see you found time to get out!!

[@philiph1802]

I am so thankful for you to catch this fish. I don't say that much because of course I want to catch it but if not me I'm so glad it was you. I bought my first four monster rod holders and couldn't be happier with the product. The brackets they came with for my boat worked perfectly.

[@fishinwithbigmike2674]

That excitement is the reason y we do what we do. Awesome video Steve!!!

[@kristopherverrett9108]

Best part of the video is your reaction and excitement. Pretty cool

[@rabidfan9497]

Glad to see out fishing regularly again for those of us who can’t.

[@ryanhickenbottom2811]

Love to watch you fish Steve thanks for the helpful information and congratulations on your great fish

[@countryboycatfishing2293]

So great to see you out fishing again. I really miss watching you

[@larryoliver9915]

Always liked watching your videos Steve brings back alot of old memories 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@KoolKatsFishing]

Right on Steve way to start your year off. You the MAN!!!!!!

[@willo.6281]

Holy catfish! Congrats Steve, that fish was a giant for sure.

[@stevetackett581]

I’m glad you picked him up, it really showed how massive that cat was!

[@Bustayote69]

SUGGESTION... Get yourself a couple of Seamstress type Measuring Tapes in Inches and leave them on your boat, Steve.. Then you can get an Estimated Weight of the Fish by using this Measurement to Weight Equation... You can even use a String or Rope and tie knots to measure, until you can get back to a Tape Measure or Ruler... Measure the Length x Girth x Girth / 800 = Approx. Weight... Yep, it's that easy... Just Multiply Length from Tip to Tip x Girth Twice, then divide it by 800 and you'll get your Weight within a pound or two. Easier than a Scale, especially on Big fish and when you're alone... Keep up the great videos, Steve and Thank you for sharing them with us~! ;~)

[@nickperkins5453]

I hope you are able to make time and have more of these awesome videos!! I enjoyed them all thanks for posting and stay safe!

[@markgrant654]

Your Monsters are definitely real. That was an Awesome Fish. Keep em coming Boss!!!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I’ve Been waiting on this one 👍

[@jerrydoyleenglandengland5961]

I've said it from the start...YOU ARE THE MAN...!!!!! GREAT VIDEO.

[@joebuchanan9563]

I just love it. As an old farm boy from Illinois, I'm used to fishing creeks & ponds. To have a chance at big blues and flat heads on the Tennessee River would be a dream come true. I guess you catch so many smaller blues that you don't bother filleting the one I saw you catching in this video. You're making me hungry for catfish!

[@michaelbrill6609]

That was a BLAST to watch.....thanks for posting!!

[@Bcviper201]

Was awesome meeting you today. Love the videos glad ya doing better health is most important. Be safe and keep up the awesome videos 💯

[@epiccatfish365]

" Monsters are real " love it Steve 👍

[@wileysanders5333]

You is one of the best teachers and fishermen I learn a lot that I learned it help me a lot and I have been catching more fish keep up the good work 💯

[@JustinFraleyJustCatchFish]

Gotta love those slammers! Love how you turned the drag on! Awesome!

[@jonathanwhite6881]

Nice one, Steve! Like I said before, you are the GOAT!

[@ryant4915]

Always on the big fish Steve. Great to see you back on the water. Hell of a fish!

[@kennymarshall6389]

Great fish Steve , always enjoy watching your videos. Keep em coming.

[@dereka8041]

Wow! Good to see you again, Steve. Hello from Bowling Green!

[@donniedickerson8077]

Good One,, If That First Fish Wasn't 💯 there's not one in the pond you can bet on that , Ya had a Good Day Out For Sure , Thanks For Taking Us Along ,, Tight Lines To Ya 🦈🎣👀

[@kavak1344]

Time for a fish cradle net, so you can weigh those monsters more easily by yourself! Awesome catch buddy👌

[@RYANRpRODUCtions]

Living a dream right here. Congrats man. Thanks for sharing.

[@grdray2138]

Great video Steve. Awesome fish. That monster is another to be proud of. Thanks for showing.

[@nathanrobinson7741]

I have never caught any catfish over 20 lbs. You give me hope Steve.

[@chadnolte1546]

Great I've been waiting on this since I heard you caught this monster. Congrats that is a huge frigin blue cat. Congrats Mr. Douglas

[@walkersbigadventures]

That catfish is huge!

[@kingscatfishing671]

That's definitely a fish of a lifetime. Both of you did a great job.

[@kristopherverrett9108]

That’s awesome! That tail slap when he came up was great. Great video.

[@BillieRight1]

You have made a great video that can make those watching get excited watching you pull that monster in. Monster Rod Holders and Monster Rods are well named. That monster catfish sure gave you an adrenaline rush! WOW!!!

[@robertalvarado8653]

Steve Douglas is getting old but he really is a living legend🎣👑

[@bava01]

Steve Douglas, you have made some amazing content and I personally have learned a lot that I am now passing down to my boys. Thank you for another great video and I hope to land a monster lack that sooner than later. Here in Oklahoma we get big blue and flatheads, but not like that one.

[@kccatfishing4929]

Great fish and trip Steve thanks for sharing it!

[@20807shane]

Great video! You know it’s good when ya see a veteran fisherman shake from a fish.

[@kattchasers3412]

Another great job and we appreciate Mr. Douglas.

[@garybeard9071]

Awesome fish and great instruction and tips. You da man Steve.

[@steves219]

Incredible fish ! Congrats Steve

[@danielhash6086]

Right on its nice to see u back at it Steve nice to see u doing good and man that was a beast stay strong and tight lines my friend 💪

[@chuckmauller6101]

Great video Sir, just good to know that you still get excited with a big fish

[@Mikeypaulslingshots]

glad to see you back out doing what your best at!

[@henrywitecki]

He's pretty damn good at selling rod holders too. Lmao

[@philliprunge4373]

That's was definitely pushing 100lbs congratulations. Enjoying your videos

[@jaidenquattlebaum5918]

Hey great stuff man, the size of that fish blew my mind, definitely gonna put catfishing down south on my bucket list!

[@papawed489]

Dam nice fish , good to see you back after them👍👍👍👊👊

[@seamurda100]

Love the videos. They give me inspiration to keep fishing.

[@myronhigh3527]

Great day on the river buddy! Congrats on the HOG ya caught, and the fight on the BIG'N ya lost! God Bless all!!!👍🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@731catfishing8]

I have caught 40s and 50 pounders but I can say anything over 30 pounds is an honor to catch I am ready to get ahold of that 80+ pounder lol great video Steve

[@goulacat5589]

Awesome job “Catfish Dude”. Great seeing you back on the water. Great also seeing someone who’s respectful of the awesome fish swimming these waters. Returning them promptly to fight again & not just parading them in front of a camera and audience. Your the man Steve!!!

[@stillwater62]

What a Blue! I am glad you caught that monster, and wish you could have landed that second monster. I am telling you, you need to write a book. Future catfishermen will sing your praises as long as their are big catfish to catch, and men to catch them. Just another fantastic video, thank your wife for the great job she has done in recording your adventures over the years. She is a Pearl of great price.

[@catfishinpappy1591]

Great video ! Thanks for posting this.... Wow !

[@peterderidder9922]

OMG that first fish was gigantic ! He was also verry dark... he was easely between 40 and 50 kilo. A real monster Steve ! nice work from you ! I'am thankfull you shared this vid with us ! So thank you verry much steve !.

[@flannel872]

It's a great video to see Steve with buck fever twice.

[@donewing2536]

Good to see you back on youtube

[@gsanchez7154]

Wow clearly the best of all congrats mr Steve. I got my monster rods trying to order 2 more but sold out. I will wait till they are back in stock.

[@isotelus6772]

Enjoyed this adventure. Great action.

[@timsickles6572]

Best u are u help me out alot. To get big flathead s thanks

[@dustinhamilton7886]

Welcome back. Congrats on an awesome fish. Some spots I like to hit in this area. Love it. Maybe we run into each other out there one day.

[@zacharyandmirandaperez5593]

The catfish king is back!! Great fish.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Steve, that is one beautiful fish! Congratulations! Little known fact, the scale manufacturers use Steve's arms to calibrate their scales. :-)

[@hertzer2000]

My goodness, Steve! May have to start working out! lol Grats.

[@allentomlin9959]

Great vid Steve keep them coming

[@apeacefulgrower]

What a Monster kitty, Great job man. Thanks for showing us how it's done. 😎👍😎👊

[@isaiahboren5652]

I'd love to see you bank fish a spillway, I've always bankfished ponds and in my area pull out 10-15 sometimes 17-18 pound channel cats. But bullheads on a spillway would be an amazing video. I love your channel. Have been subscribed for 3 or 4 years now. I appreciate every video! Thank you

[@darrelwray4904]

Awesome video... Those bigguns will give anybody the shakes... Glad to see another vid from ya Steve,,

[@fredziffel3443]

"I'd forgotten how this feels.." I forget every time.... That's why I keep going back! We NEED reminders. 😂 GREAT CATCH!

[@tylerstraub3764]

Steve you’re going to have to setup one of those winch systems like those guys on Wicked Tuna use to get fish in the boat!

[@williamhenley44289]

Awesome video gonna fish the Missouri River this spring and summer gonna take all the lessons in all the videos and apply them to that stretch of water

[@michaelcuellar6619]

💥Awsome Video Steve, Your First Fish Was A Monster....Wow... Keep it Up💥

[@John-ck7gv]

Legend back at it

[@Grey_Wulfe]

Great catch Steve that was the fish of a lifetime!

[@bretshivers8352]

Steve your the real deal my friend! That was well deserved!

[@bradbex9051]

Awesome Blue cat Steve. Congrats on a nice one.

[@fishingwithvance]

Wow Steve. That was a freakin horse. So great man. Great stuff. Congrats. Fish on!

[@JoshGreenAdventures]

Man i havent caught anything over 25lbs yet! That is insane Steve! Id love to fish with you one day!!!!!

[@woodworkingoutdoorsman1660]

Heck of a fish. Once in a lifetime for most. Great job!!

[@lcrecel]

My heart just dropped when you pulled up that line without that fish. I could tell he was a monster, put as they say, that's why they call it fishing and not catching. Great job. Rock on....

[@catfishkarma1]

What a great video Steve!

[@larryking606]

Steve , A Monster is right ! For a FIRST FISH or last fish ! I have never come close ! It is a shame you didn’t have a scale ! Congratulations

[@georgiafisherman5050]

Wow what a monster of a fish. Great fish and great information.

[@shadygrady9963]

Would have loved to seen the one that got away. Keep rockin Steve

[@CHV1257]

Excellent video, really enjoy watching

[@drewcrane3338]

Its action Steve. Strait BEAST MODE!

[@mitchellhelms7238]

Awesome catch Steve

[@stanmashek3085]

very enjoyable watching you thank you

[@FERALTV1]

We always enjoy your videos!

[@joelhenderson5404]

Steve I have never seen you loose a fish now I know you are human. Your the best cat man I have ever seen!

[@Colonel1Bravo]

Good to see you Steve. Making me want to get out there! BTW, I lost a catmaxx reel and a TWC rod at pick wick on the Tennessee. Terrible thing, but hey.

[@TheJacobb46]

Steve you are the best there is you gonna need a tuna door installed on your boat buddy !!!! This was awesome learned a whole lot from you on how to target those whisker fish 🎣 tight lines brother

[@vincebeneke1615]

Lol your one cool cat Steve love your videos man!!!