Fishing With Shrimp For BIG Catfish!

It's a perfect summer day to head down to the river with the kayak, relax, and soak some bait! On this trip I'm fishing for catfish and brought along a bag of shrimp to use as bait as well as one cut goldeye left over from a previous trip, just in case the fish are really biting!
Gear used on this trip:
Rods: St Croix Triumph 6'6" MH F amzn.to/3z36Xah
Reels: Quantum Vapor amzn.to/3v8yLbQ
Line: Power Pro Super Slick V2 40lb amzn.to/3yZx15V
Leader: Trilene XT 25lb amzn.to/3aUW2aq
Hook: Gamakatsu Octopus 7/0 amzn.to/3aXUlck
Anchor: Power Pole Micro amzn.to/3v4kFbK
Net: Ozark Trail brand from Walmart

[@hammercanadian2666]

This man is the Bob Ross of fishing. So relaxing to watch. Great video

[@bladerunner8832]

Remember, we don't lose fish, we have 'happy accidents'

[@thesandbar9254]

That is a crazy accurate description. Love it.

[@mjk934]

I agree 👍

[@auto_5]

@@bladerunner8832 haha that’s gold

[@sheltke]

hahahahaha great example

[@gmxxgoose_ttv2830]

I just got my 7 year old daughter into fishing, and she’s obsessed- it’s the first thing I’ve found that she really likes as a hobby- and I caught her watching your videos on KZbin- so now I’m a subscriber lol

[@ndyakangler]

That’s awesome! My 15 month old daughter loves it when we put my videos on the TV! Except she cries when I release the fish lol

[@bigwitedelite2900]

@@ndyakangler wow I'm so happy for you I had no idea you had a 1 year old of your own, I haven't had the time to get as much fishing in, I don't have a lot of freetime. How on earth do you manage to put everything into your agenda?

[@ndyakangler]

@@bigwitedelite2900 I’m lucky my parents live a couple miles away and they’ll watch her while my girlfriend is at work if it’s nice enough to get out and fish.

[@bigwitedelite2900]

@@ndyakangler that's so nice of them, I love that you replied to my comment so fast. Makes me feel like a worthy watcher. I truly do think my stepson will be better at fishing then me because of your videos. I've learned so much about certain gear setups from you. I'd love to see a topwater frog video, how to fish them and the set up you'd use.

[@stevetrivago]

👏🏼 That’s awesome…. 💯

[@bigwitedelite2900]

Me and my step son watch you everytime you post a video, hes 1 and a half and he'll be a better fisherman than I ever was thanks to you NDYakAngler

[@ronaldkulas5748]

I had to reply to your comment. About 35 years ago I took my then 3 to 4 year old son fishing in the Turtle River near its entrance into the Red River. I gave him a small jig to toss thinking he would stay out of my hair. Lo and behold he catches a 3 pound catfish and a 10 pound carp. I still have the picture in a frame. And, yes, my son is now twice the fisherman than I ever was.

[@bigwitedelite2900]

@@ronaldkulas5748 what a great fishing story!!

[@bigwitedelite2900]

@@ronaldkulas5748 I bet your son was super happy that day, it's something about fishing that motivates a happy lifestyle.

[@jamescanady3442]

​@@bigwitedelite2900 I totally agree. It also helps to give a great sense of inner-peace. It's the best thing my parents ever introduced me to. Fishing was my biggest passion up until I was fourteen. Back then, I took my only three rods (nice setups acquired through birthdays and Christmases) and gear to a good friends apartment to fish his local pond one day. I left it there so we could fish again in the coming week, but it turns out that his mother was unhappy with his schooling and personal life, so out of the blue she sent him out of state to his grandparents later that week to "visit," but really just used it as an excuse to move him there. She moved out of their apartment while he was at his grandparents and it turns out that my friends little brother lied and told his mom that the rods were his, which I'm sure she knew they weren't because they popped up out of nowhere and he had never owned multiple setups before; so that speaks to their character at the time. But unfortunately I never was able to get them back and I was unable to replace it all at my young age. I found guitar shortly after and a deep passion in that as well, and I followed a path with it instead. I long considered myself a musician first and foremost between the ages of 14 and 30, but after getting back into the sport of fishing for the past 4 years, I've come to understand that I am an angler before a musician. Not all, but much of my music comes from a place of pain that I've experienced in life. Somehow fishing and nature alleviate the weight on my shoulders instead of adding to it or taking me back to a darker place I once was at in life. It fills me with a very pure sense of peace (unless I'm momentarily frustrated from casting into a tree or something, lol). I hope that your stepson finds his love for it and his peace in it as well. And I hope the same for you too, if you haven't already.

[@bigwitedelite2900]

@@jamescanady3442 that was a really great thing you said man, excellent story, kind of sucks that kid jipped you out of your stuff, but on the other hand, coming back to fishing and finding out that it's your true calling is of some other NATURE!! I wish to branch out and bring other things along my love of fishing, perhaps my love of cooking. May I one day start this channel, cooking and fishing, maybe even making music. Hope you would be there to watch.😁

[@Agile47509chicken]

I caught my first channel cat yesterday (in MN on my Tarpon 120), and had no idea how to handle it. Then I remembered your video from a month or two ago in which you showed the location of the spikes and to watch out for them. So thanks for that!

[@ms.annthrope415]

Buy a lip gripper to lip grab them. It will help keep your hands from thr spines. I also have a Lindy armored glove that will prevent sharp spines, teeth, and jagged gill plates from ripping my hands in salt water fishing. I haven't seen anyone selling g them for some years but they are useful. The rough armored plate covering the palm area is also great for non slip grabbing smiley fish skin.

[@bitefishing]

Fun fact: Fish, and especially cichlids, in muddier water tend to take on a paler coloration. Fish in clear water will get the more vivid coloration you are used to. I deal with it a lot in the South. That’s also why very pale lures work best in muddy conditions.

[@apimpnamedslickback2748]

Always happy to see an upload, nothing beats a relaxing fishing video!

[@segsybennett]

Yes!

[@robspadre5519]

The Bob Ross of fishing. Really enjoy this channel.

[@gagemorgan9795]

Literally what I was just thinking he's always so calm and his voice is so smooth

[@laszlobacs9347]

Chanel catfish fishing is on my bucket list for a while now and after watching your video I'm definitely going to do it shortly. I always enjoy watching your videos it's just so relaxing and there is something magical about the way you spend your time in your kayak fishing and telling us what you do in the same time. It's a skill you absolutely master and thank you for sharing it with us. Cheers from Canada.

[@TXAray89]

Just used shrimp for the first time this morning, caught lots of catfish! Can't wait to get back out there.

[@liraloo]

Always nice to tag along with you on your fishing adventures. 😀

[@george8214]

What a great way to spend a day on a beautiful stretch of river. Something about watching a rod tip or float. I could do it all day.

[@logimoe]

Shrimp are an amazing bait, amazing for catfish and bowfin. Even caught pike on em

[@ndyakangler]

I've caught a few pike and bass on shrimp while targeting catfish, a friend even caught a walleye with it once!

[@thomasdryer1176]

I Love to fish all the fresh water species! I can’t go fishing for 6 weeks due to some surgery. Watching your video today made me feel like I was on the river with you. Great content and knowledge about fishing. Keep up the great content. Amazed you can stay so calm with a big fish on the line! Thanks!

[@andycalcutt2177]

So relaxing and peaceful, feels like you're in the boat enjoying the fishing with him. Great job.

[@starkeyshelbyj]

Thank you for you reverence for these animals Matt!

[@benwatts9341]

Love your vids. It’s like watching bob Ross fish💙

[@stardust1621]

Spot on! 👍💯🐟

[@Road_Rash]

Most common comment on this channel...

[@johnstoutenburg7163]

You are such a good fisherman! Even recognizing catfish holes

[@notthere129]

I go out to the red River every year and last year I caught one 25 pounder and 5 minutes after that I caught a 32 pounder! Great fishing 🎣 👍

[@scatteral]

Hands down best fishing channel to relax to. This guy is amazing!

[@antoniomora1255]

A beautiful sunny day in that mighty river. It was good luck catching two big cat fish on such a small bait as shrimp avoiding the small fish nibbling at it. I remember my desperation using anchovy as bait for channel catfish: just as it hit the bottom my rod tip would start moving only to catch one small specimen after another. A most entertaining video with exciting fights by those three marvellous monsters.

[@ronaldkulas5748]

Fifty-five years ago we used to throw Silver Salutes and Cherry Bombs into the Red River to get our cut-bait - mostly small carp. They would come floating up and we would wade in carefully and throw them onto shore. Great memories.

[@bruced625]

Nice bunch of catfish! Thanks for sharing your trip with us 👍

[@saragates2255]

Hubby and I had so much fun watching this! We're in the Alexandria, MN area. Right on Minnewaska where the smallie tournament is held every July (on my bday, of course!) Always fun to see what the catfish will go for... Beautiful beast you caught! On a kayak no less! Respect👍🔥

[@gcmgome]

I remember all of the years of staying up late to catch night crawlers, or including a stop to a bait store before every fishing trip. One day I finally clued into frozen shrimp from the supermarket. As long as you mark it clearly so that no one eats it, any part of it that remains unused can be re-frozen for future use.

[@bondedforyou3621]

You're the inspiration to me to start chasing smallies been on a largie bender too long . Thanks for the great content !

[@carterx710]

feel you man been on largies all year here but smallie aren't super common around me

[@tonycardone990]

If you want to keep smaller fish from stripping the shrimp off the hook, use a piece of cheesecloth or if you have an old aquarium net you can use a piece of that to wrap the shrimp in before putting it on the hook and it will keep small fish from picking it apart. It will also keep the shrimp from being thrown when you catch a large catfish allowing you to catch several fish on one shrimp. You can also use a second piece of line at a swivel above the hook to tie the shrimp in a cheesecloth to and use a small rubber band or a piece of line to hold it against the hook so it swings out of the way after the fish is hooked.

[@The1ong]

I love seeing your catfish videos. They always make my day better and today is no different. I am looking forward to watching this!

[@j.a.1785]

Best fishing channel. The others aren't even close. I love how zen and chill it is.

[@robertyeager2389]

Try whole raw shrimp peel on. Soak them in 50/50 white vinegar and vanilla extract for half a day to a whole day. The white vinegar makes the shrimp tougher and harder to fall off your hook and the vanilla extract stays on the shrimp leaving a great scent. It's the only catfish bait I use. Give it a try you won't be disappointed.

[@prowannab]

I've been using shrimp for years. To me the style that works best is the greenish colored ones with the shell and legs still attached. Great video! I really enjoyed your calm demeanor, I know I couldn't have been with any of those fish!

[@s3a_cr3atur3]

That thumbnail brought back memories. My parents couldn’t freeze shrimp without me using it for bait!! 😂😂

[@SPFLDAngler]

Fish can actively change their colors. I have a pet Largemouth and Bluegill. When they are over the sand area of the tank their scales turn lighter sometimes white and markings disappear. When they are over the black gravel they turn dark and markings are prominent, like the Largie black line and Bluegill tiger stripes. It happens fast too. I always though it was an environment thing, where over time color changes. But watching pet fish I learned it is an active thing, like Octopuses lol

[@fash0cs]

I went a bought a kayak this summer to try it out after watching you.. you make it look so easy!! 😂👍🏼

[@TrueNorthOutdoorAdventures]

Your Vids are the BEST! You & Creek Fishing Adventures, my Faves & inspiration. Tight Lines Sir.

[@NJ-os3rn]

When I saw the Bass I was surprised as heck. I've never caught one on the Red River and I've been fishing it for 15 years.

[@marvin7533]

That Walmart shrimp works wonders. Been fishing with it for a couple years. Those summertime catfish love it!

[@jadab1782]

What’s Walmart putting in their shrimp? 👀

[@hbrianunderwood4946]

Great content, Matt! Love seeing those big cats.

[@user-os4fl4zj7d]

fresh looking shrimp, but loaded with STP. can tell by the holiday around the edges. For local mud cats I use a wad of worms. Nice relaxing vid.

[@lilink8645]

That last one was a nice one!!!

[@demetriusevans4139]

Just did this for the first time last week with my nephew. His first cast EVER and he caught a nice flathead. They were killing the shrimp for about 4 hours. Filled out stringer easily.

[@reelinwithross5527]

In Georgia when I go catfishing, I use raw chicken breast and a pack of koolaid. Chop up some chicken breast into a plastic baggie and dump a koolaid pack or two into it and there you go, stays on the hook rly well too, Cats love it!!

[@5urg3x]

The first time I ever went fishing as a kid with my grandpa, I caught a bluegill. Gramps was sitting on the bench and didn’t see me, and I was so young and inexperienced I didn’t know…grabbed the fish and the dorsal spines went right into my hand. I cried, lol. It didn’t hurt that bad but I was bleeding and it was so unexpected…a moment of joy (catching the fish) followed by a moment of pain 😫

[@Fischouttawater]

you are the smallie whisperer, so funny you caught one while targeting catfish great video as always!

[@washingtonlife]

That’s what we use too here for big cats and they work great!

[@BDWoodruffmusic]

Thanks for another great video! Always happy to see a new one has posted.

[@deadbod9306]

That last channel cat was huge!!! Good stuff . Me and my son love your videos!

[@notownself]

Nice looking shrimp. Looks like something you could cook in a Delta Airlines bathroom along with some mash potatoes in the middle of the flight using the non-potable bathroom sink water.

[@MasterBassin]

It’s so funny to watch your videos because everything looks so familiar. I’ve been fishing for flatheads in Nebraska with a triumph using the exact same rig as you. I also have the same net.

[@eduffy4937]

Ive had many times on the red where fishing 2 rods is nearly impossible. Always a great place to enjoy a day in the shade at anchor. My favorite places to fish is actually tied up to a logjam on the downcurrent side. Far less snags and a solid anchor with two brush geabber hooks

[@fdjw88]

I love watching these videos, they are so calming.

[@willwilcox9041]

Man, I have to say. Watching your video here catching fish on the river really made me miss doing it… I had a kayak for a couple years when I was in the military and I’d go out and fish. I’m gunna have to get back into it. Excellent content keep it up!

[@jamestownvirginia8463]

You've a good way of getting the big ones angry 😉, I like it! Thanks.

[@brianathern9154]

Some good action and few river beasts on this trip Matt. Looked like that last one gave you a handful. Love when they get near the boat and/or net then it's like NOPE. Not done yet.

[@ebaker60]

Love these Sunday morning videos.

[@leejames929]

Love the channel catfish content. We do not have them around here so its cool seeing them

[@carterx710]

where are you from that you don't have catfish??

[@wyattshaffer9205]

Where is this place?

[@6412mars]

Catfish are pretty common everywhere..can't imagine where you could be🤔

[@leejames929]

@@6412mars sorry meant we do not have channel cats. We do have Brown Bullhead but they do not get very big around her from my experience. Im in Nova Scotia

[@6412mars]

@@leejames929 Gotcha👍

[@williamcornelison4721]

Marinade your shrimp with Pure Vanilla the night before and you'll get even better results.... Just a tip.... I got from a fishing couple at the lake of the Ozarks...

[@padfolio]

Love using shrimp. In addition to channels, I've also caught smallmouth and a 30 inch walleye on shrimp.

[@markg1490]

Love your videos. Recommended your videos to my dad. I know he will enjoy them too

[@luciano3512]

Thanks for explaining your setup.

[@mlugin8050]

Bob Ross of Kayak fishing👍🏻 greetings from Switzerland

[@tcr4451]

I'm good friends with your dad. Well done on your success!

[@OldWaysGardeningandPrepping]

Always love to see a notification that you have posted a video. Congratulations on another good day of fishing. 🍀

[@WildLife_Perspective]

I'm definitely gonna be trying this soon. I've got some shrimp to be used. Great video!

[@stijnstrootman7381]

i love your vidoes and when you go on a catfish trip i love them even more. can you pls do more of these videos

[@troydautermann5813]

Them smallmouth must follow you around. Great video again.

[@pauldyeager8343]

Awesome always a tag along with you some awesome channel cats

[@cstevenson1234]

To anyone considering trying this, check your local regulations before trying. Its a good idea to be aware of what bait is legal in general. Here in Texas, imported shrimp (frozen or not) isn't allowed for bait use. The reason is that they don't want non-native species that can transmit foreign pathogens into the water. Certain non-native live bait also isnt allowed because of invasive species concerns.

[@hero227]

New viewer here, just found your channel and have been binge watching them all. Incredible shots, and such a great, calm voice narrating your fishing adventures. Just wanted to say, keep up the great work!

[@stomper2139]

Big ups from Canada brother.

[@JesseArnold-xc4jg]

I watched it and thought would be good idea of getting caught with shrimp. Nice catch! 💪🤠 I also would try that too. 😊

[@tingle6321]

I use Food Lion brand raw shrimp when I go catfishing, it's always my go-to on Lake Norman in NC. Glad to see you get the jitters in your hands too, the thrill of pulling in a monster cat is unlike any other

[@AlbertoRodriguez-xi6fy]

My friend you are truly inspiring luv the way u fish 🐟 keep posting videos the latinanglers appreciate you 🎣🎣🎣🎣👌🦐🦐🦐

[@johnbelusko6347]

Damn it man….those were some super nice channel cats bud. I am super impressed with how clean ur rivers and creeks are where ur at. Rivers here in Oklahoma are piled up with log jams and are super wide so like now when there is hardly no water there are sand bars all throughout them. Granted the log jams are absolute money for huge flat heads and blues but ur rivers look bad ass. Great video as always bud.

[@paddlepedalproductions5452]

Great to see you out again bro!

[@thomasovendale1437]

Mighty nice of you to donate a packet of such tasty looking shrimp to the river fish! Bet they couldn’t believe their luck! I’ve had good success on chicken livers and chicken hearts. Not a classy but the cats seem to like them.

[@thiccboifish8987]

Catfish videos are always my favorite

[@Aidan_Eh]

awesome stuff BassMang.. the red river is soooo pretty down your way.... up in winnipeg it looks so commercial... the catty's are still there but its not as quiet an peaceful as it was in your vid... i am suprised that the current is still that strong down there... its pretty dangersous up our way... anyhooo.. love this episode dude.. keep'em comin 😎😎👍👍

[@rocklorflett2942]

The mighty RED RIVER, runs right through my city in the north, been fishing Catfish for many yrs .

[@harrygrimley4352]

Never thought about using shrimp, hmm 🤔. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@matruthn.m.bassin]

I would have never knew Catfishin can be so fun. Awesome stuff 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@benclark1376]

Small bullheads are great as bait. Flatheads love them.

[@ayuntrindade5509]

Dude, you were shaking when you got that first fish. real cool caches!!

[@schekelscheme_9541]

Great video as always, love the consistent uploads

[@CatchMyDriftfishing]

You sure caught some nice cats in this one! Great video as always. I miss fishing for Channel Cats, they put up such a good scrap!

[@rich5916]

Love your vids. Love smallie fishing even more!

[@p1nesap]

Awesome fish & nice scenery. I'd fry up a catfish with the leftover shrimp.

[@Ubiquitousflatulance]

Hey man! Ever since I came across your channel, I binge-watched almost all of your vids and subscribed. Your content is amazing and much appreciated. Keep doing what you do.

[@Serop1]

I was just wanting a catfish video and you delivered!

[@Zombie-fb5zf]

Love the channel 🎣 as a fisherman from the uk I am very jealous of the wealth of wild you have at your disposal p.s I think you could make some help to sleep videos your voice is so chilled and relaxing late night radio could be your calling All the best from south west uk 🎣

[@basskicking4532]

Epic fishing again my friend! you sir is a mater of all fish "Lord of The Fish" 🤙

[@chasetholen262]

I live in Clearlake California and I catfish all the time here and just wanted to let you know shrimp is my go-to bait the fresher the better

[@randallburgess46]

Another great video! I really love this channel. Keep up the great work!

[@richburrows3726]

Only you could catch a smallmouth bass on the red River. You are the smallmouth whisperer. I always enjoy your show. Thanks for a great show

[@stevennaylor4053]

It's not hard to catch smallies on the red. Catch them all the time fishing paddletails for walleyes.

[@greeneyesfromohio4103]

That’s the exact bag of shrimp I buy at Walmart when I grill out steak and shrimp lol lol

[@TheRiverAddict]

Thanks for getting that silly bass out of that catfishing spot 😉 cool catch

[@mappling5]

i love using shrimp! i use the shrimp thats not peeled, stays on the hook a lil better. looks like a great spot!

[@mr.thesenator4590]

I like your videos before I even watch them. Best fishing KZbin channel hands down.

[@hankliautaud5793]

One of my buddies was on the red by Drayton last week and caught 60lb worth of cats in 4 fish. Ridiculous. Great content as always. Thanks for brightening my cloudy Sunday.

[@ndyakangler]

I need to take my kayak up there one of these days!

[@hankliautaud5793]

@@ndyakangler better hurry while you still have a chance! The valley is much more accessible now up there than it was back in June. Who knows when the snow will come, either.. overwhelming amount of precip this year.

[@ryahsharpe2974]

Can always rely on this man to bring quality fishing content

[@felipeduenas2968]

nice catfish looks a keeper