PIG ALERT!!! Huge Catfish Landed While Kayak Fishing

[@cheryl.539]

Please don't apologise about the length of your video. In my eyes the longer the better. I could watch you all day. You have so much fun.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you CJ!

[@ramrodrymensnyder2648]

I second that lol!!! Its 20 degrees here. Blowin and spittin ice, I live vicariously through these videos while I daydream about the day I will be back out on the water. No such thing as a video from this man that is too long lol.

[@brysonjohnson7317]

I just discovered your channel a few days ago. I love watching your content being an avid cat fisherman myself. Thank you for taking the time to produce these great vids.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Bryson!

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

You had one heck of a day on the water! Great job brother!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Kris!

[@travisgentry5494]

Still watching older videos and finding the good Ole 👊🏼. Love it!!! Keep dropping lines bud!!!

[@huskergator9479]

You know it’s a hog when you have to take a breather after landing it! Excellent content Justin. Thanks for taking us along!!

[@62oldawg]

You keep catching them that big and we'll have to start calling you the Pig Farmer! LOL

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! I hope someday I can find some hogs instead of the little piggies.

[@brianmulligan6239]

You my friend are a great sportsman . I enjoy watching your videos. I have never seen a person who likes no loves fishing as much as you! Stay safe!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Brian! I do enjoy it. Its a lot of fun.

[@bobevans4977]

My man Kayak Catfish always coming out with amazing content 💯

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Bob!

[@rynehilsabeck]

I can’t get enough of you Tennessee boys, y’all are some smooth operators! Keep up the good work, love the content! Finally ice out here so it’s time to quit being a couch catter and get some flatties in the boat!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Ryne!

[@miniRILLO]

I dig the longer videos. I like to see the battle between man and fish. Especially the monsters

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I am glad you enjoy them.

[@miniRILLO]

@@KayakCatfish I've done quite a bit of kayaking for fun. Minimal fishing out of one.. With that in mind what kind of kayak do you recommend I get to start out in fishing.. I'm a bigger guy.

[@stevekurk335]

Man Justin you’re the man on catching these big fish out of a kayak I watch all of your videos and you seem to catch big fish every time thanks for the great videos also the three people who gave you a thumbs down on this video must be jealous cause you catch big fish and they don’t

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Steve! I just get lucky from time to time. I appreciate your support.

[@tomw3380]

Couldn't be a better way to begin my TN fishing trip than to watch this. You may have set the bar a little high for me but I will do my best. May have to start out doing just a little crappie fishing. :-). Thanks for the great videos Justin.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tom! I hope you catch some bigger than that one. Good luck!

[@krm398]

I like watching you fish, this sint my time of the year, at 67 I'll wait for summer..lol always wanted a fishing boat but enver really got around to it.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching

[@jcwright4699]

Beautiful blue!! Those are the kinds fish you salute and say “Thank you sir, that was fun!” Great job. I would like to think I might catch on like that one day.

[@kevinjtoner]

I am soooo glad you’re on KZbin!!!!! 👍👍🎣🎣

[@petenunnery2292]

Happy first day of spring. What an amazing video. Man. The time you put in is really paying off. 2019 is the year for you. Can't wait to see the next video. Tight lines sir.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Peter! I’m celebrating the first day of spring on the water today. Hope you are too.

[@petenunnery2292]

@@KayakCatfish it is 43 here and raining.

[@rubenbalensuela9831]

That was a very nice fish, really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the great fishing, till next time.

[@MarcosCaminante]

I have now watched 20 of your videos. The thing I have taken away is the size of the baits. I am upping the size of my bait. Great job and I appreciate the work.

[@scottiesimms5373]

Dang dude your stacking them cats up ! That blue was a slounch lol .Great video Justin !

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Scottie!

[@anthonyrecht5691]

Loved the release on that giant haha. Another great video Justin!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Anthony!

[@bradbex9051]

Nice Flatty and another awesome Blue cat Justin.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Brad!

[@tomdowdy9320]

Wow! Very nice blue!!!! Almost a twin to the last big blue you caught. Hoping you have to buy a bigger board yet. Be safe Justin

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tom!

[@jaredsmith6272]

Another awesome post Justin. What a toad!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jared!

[@markgrant1508]

That the kind of day you dream about. Great job. Awesome flathead and a monster blue.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Mark!

[@DavidsOutdoors-of1vs]

Nice to see you catching some big ones. Too bad those guys weren't finding you last summer!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! This year has definitely started out better than last year.

[@hikenmikes8262]

Congrats on that toad blue! I started getting worried about that 15 year old Ugly Stik...imagining I was hearing the snap crackle pops of age😜

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Haha! I think you were hearing my knees and back popping and crackling. They will probably give out long before those rods lol.

[@wildwarneroutdoors3446]

😂😂

[@spn5515]

“Dats a guud fish” 😂😂 love it!!

[@stephenhair5501]

Man, you got slimed from your toes to your nose!! Time to send that rainsuit to the cleaners. LOL What a day!! That was one hell of a fish. Fought you down and dirty. Thanks for sharing your success!! Fish On!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Stephen! I am going to have to do something with my bibs and jacket. They are getting pretty stank lol.

[@prevost8686]

Dad fished the Pee Dee river system for fifty years and was a legend in that area for his catfishing. He absolutely swore by big old head pieces for big blues. Back then the Pee Dee wasn’t even known for flatheads but it was full of huge blues. There’s nothing wrong with using crappie for bait. The more that are taken out of a system the bigger the remaining crappie populations get. Here in N.C, Jordan Lake is famous for its crappie fishing. It’s so good because thousands of people take thousands of pounds of them out of the lake every year. As long as the lake’s shad population is good you simply cannot overfish crappie if you follow fish & game limits.

[@troutmagnetman]

Just awesome! Hard work always pays off. As to length of video.....who cares.......LOL. You’ve been at this video business longer than me but I have discovered that the so called KZbin pundits don’t know squat....LOL. I’ve found there is no rhyme or reason to lengths of videos no matter the subjects. You’ve got the viewers and I just see it continuing to grow for you.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Randy! I don't think Albert Einstein himself could figure out the youtube algorithm lol.

[@nathanfleming46]

Would like to see you do a video on how to read a lake map, and we're to drop baits.

[@KayakCatfish]

Check out the Buck Perry book series or the structure fishing youtube channel. Those are great resources.

[@crunchythedave]

I binge watched those buck Perry vids last nite and that man is an encyclopedia of fishing knowledge. Thank you for the recommendation

[@Legallyblindoutdoors]

Real nice man glad to see the new board held up

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks buddy!

[@show-meadventure4900]

Man you are dialed in buddy! What a great day! Congrats

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks buddy!

[@strattuner]

some guys spend thousands just to experience what your are,you are a damn good fisherman,and KAYAK,YOU have found the honey hole,any size you're looking for is right there,good luck and enjoy

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@dwadecolburn8642]

Gr8 vid, one heck of a nice fish. You got me hoiked, taking a road trip when i leave alaska.

[@DeerLordAdventures]

Dang man! You must be tall you made that 32 look like a baby compared to my 32 next to me 😂 good video! Makes me miss Tennessee waters!

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

Nice fish man !! That one blue was a hog 😮. Great video 👍🏻

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jeff!

[@greggoff9072]

That was a pig of a blue an a nice flat head. I'll have to try crappie when the flat heads move up in the river here. Tight lines an good luck bro.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Greg!

[@ScottyhillakaFishn4Him]

DUDE!!!! What a tank. nice one bro!!! let's go!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Scotty!

[@kateandgeraldsmith2711]

What a nice PIG man..! Great video pal.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@fredstumpf178]

I'm enjoying your channel, thanx. What state are you in that you can use Crappie for bait. Here in Arkansas, we can not use game fish. If I could I'd use small Trout.

[@jeffmorris8768]

That,s a beauty,Betcha she already has some big egg sack,s developing.Thats a 50 plus blue,not much smaller than your last big one.Good thing you wiped the skunk scent off ol Panfish,es reel,s before taking this trip,cause you could sure see an improvement,HA.HA,

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! It took several trips but I think I finally got the panfish funk off of them.

[@briansuttles492]

You keep catching fish like that you will need a bigger boat lol. Keep the videos coming, stay safe and good luck.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Brian!

[@survivingwith812catfishing]

Excellent brother as always stellar video and fish

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@jimmycardwell8225]

Like your videos, cannot wait to go catch a big one this spring..

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jimmy! Hope you catch a monster.

[@southernhollar]

Would love to see a camera from behind you. I think that would be sweet. Anyways awesome content. From one Tennesseean to another, Keep on keepin on

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I would like to add some more cameras but it is a hassle in the limited space of a kayak.

[@southernhollar]

Kayak Catfish I understand that. Keep on keeping on bud

[@peterwallace9764]

You get some monsters out in your kayak but to stand up in ya kayak would see me in the water bringing in a fish there size of that big blue cat. ……….oh boy!!! 👍🏻🐟🎣🇦🇺

[@claymcintyre7515]

I just discovered your channel and I love it! Quick question, what is the purpose of the pipe insulation that is on your rods?

[@gratefulRed69]

crazy big fish !! just curious....how long can these fish stay out of water before they are permanently damaged??

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Catfish are one of the hardier species of fish and can stay out of the water a few minutes. I still try to do my best to get the pics and video stuff done in a timely manner though.

[@hobo7070]

Great day of fishing! Congrats on them monster cats.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@vagabond-yj8pn]

What a day!!! Beautiful fish!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@garyleach92]

Thanks for sharing the huge fish. My best was a 16# Buffalo many decades ago. I don't know if I could put it back. I probably could if I were more successful.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Gary!

[@Kroogg]

Quick question if you are using cut Crappie, and a game warden stops you how do you prove it was 10"? Great video as always

[@KayakCatfish]

I take pics of them on a measuring device before I cut them. Has the date and time stamp on my phone. Still may not get me out of a ticket but I figure it can’t hurt.

[@artschamberg4470]

They will be looking at your bait box or live well

[@tylerbrewer5840]

Great videos after great videos man!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tyler!

[@jameshollon8144]

Great Video! Congrats on those Giant Cats!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks James!

[@shaunoftheguads]

Hey Justin do u ever use solunar times for catching fish? And are there any conditions or weather that make it harder to catch catfish?

[@KayakCatfish]

I don’t pay attention to moon phases or weather conditions. I just fish when I have time to go. High winds are about the only thing that just absolutely ruins a day of fishing for me.

[@mattmoore684]

Wow just wow. What an amazing trip. 👍👍

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Matt!

[@used690]

Midnight perch are the best bait. I use small carp and drum and people think I’m crazy but it works.

[@jacenpearson6567]

It's funny how some of the cats you pull in the kayak are big chatter boxes, lol. The only fish that I know of, can talk. (Noise)

[@KayakCatfish]

I need to get google to translate what they are saying to me lol.

[@jacenpearson6567]

Lol.

[@jacenpearson6567]

My biggest cat was a 9lbs 16oz channel cat. A dink compared to the ones you're catching.

[@brittonboone]

Awesome catch yet again! Hey when you are dragging creek/main channel ledges are you targeting the top the ledge or the deepest breakline? And does that apply to your location on a point as well?

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Britton! When dragging, I usually hit both. Most of my fish come from the deepest breakline so that is where I spend the bulk of my time. When working a point, I like to try to hit the end of it from different angles. Sometimes they will only hit a bait moving in one direction for some reason.

[@daltonvannatta4242]

Your the man !!! Keep them videos coming

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Dalton!

[@andrewmoe1192]

Great catch!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@1065Olivia]

If I ever hook into one that big I will have to have a hand winch on my sundolphin to get it in the boat! Beautiful fish!

[@crunchythedave]

Wow that blue! Keep it up brotha

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@philipstephan5451]

I can not believe the belly on that blue you caught. All nice cat fish though. Congrats

[@timothyjones9430]

I have watched several of your videos now. All great. I have a question. I notice you dont keep any to eat. Do you not eat cat fish or are these in this river no good for some reason?

[@KayakCatfish]

Our water here is contaminated. It isn’t safe to eat them

[@deuaneburkhalter3031]

Looks like a day I had sat had to cut down to one pole it was crazy nice fish brother what size hooks do you use I use 6 and 7 circle

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Deuane! I was using 8/0 size hooks.

[@challacombe79]

I enjoy your videos…..Well done nice fish!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@wesjordan7022]

Love yours videos man we went on the river last night catfishing using night crawlers we caught 5 but about 20 stripes we came up on a school didn't know they liked night crawlers???

[@KayakCatfish]

Awesome! Sounds like a fun night.

[@timothygreen9884]

Great show , real , totally real .

[@erikc1324]

Hey Kayak Catfishing. Love you vids live over toward Bristol va was wondering what rod reel combo you use

[@KayakCatfish]

All my gear is listed in the video description

[@robertmount1379]

Man hats off to you i couldn't do the kayak thing my legs and back would be dead and then picking up them big cats no sir not me lol nice fish. I caught a 43 inch blue last month it was awesome

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Robert!

[@markhendon1921]

great fishing trip man.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Mark!

[@210fishing6]

Nice cats coming out of the water

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It was a fun day.

[@want2boutdoors274]

I like how you called it social media crap... lol

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! I absolutely hate social media. Its such a waste of time. For some reason I keep participating in it though lol.

[@want2boutdoors274]

I feel you on that. My buddies wanted to do a disabled vet hunting and fishing channel. I told them I cant stand social media why do i want to put my face on it.

[@jarodmorris611]

I haven't touched Facebook since Independence Day last year.

[@martychrisenberry408]

Nice!! Congrats!! For a second I thought you were gonna strap that fish in a car seat and take it home!! Lol!! Nice job!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! Thanks Marty!

[@aaronwood3540]

I hear the mating call of a fellow woodsman in the background.

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha!

[@FishSCTV]

Another great video!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@mattdotsonrailfanproductio266]

I’ve been wanting too catfish for these monsters but I have no luck. What is your prime bait? Like what’s your favorite bait too use?

[@WarPuppy]

Here Piggy Piggy!! Nice JOB!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Warren!

[@chrisnoe7439]

Im wondering how long it takes you to paddle from point a to point b. You've made me want to start fishing for big cats in a kayak.

[@KayakCatfish]

Just depends on the location. Most of the time I am fishing within 20-30 minutes of the launch. Sometimes I go over an hour on each direction if I am fishing somewhere with limited access.

[@jacquetyler429]

Just out of curiousity for your conditions with ur normal setup, what size anchor do you use to hold in place

[@KayakCatfish]

If I am fishing in current, I use a 4lb slip ring anchor with a section of chain in front of it. If I am anchoring in slack water, I use a 10lb dumbbell.

[@jacquetyler429]

@@KayakCatfish right on I just bought a 128 sit on top ascend kayak and have pretty much the full set up, I was just debating on the size to hold in place, thank ya

[@KayakCatfish]

No problem. Good luck!

[@michaelducat6835]

Amazing man im jealous lol thx for the videos

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@mikecaldwell890]

Best channel on KZbin

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Mike! I appreciate you saying that.

[@Handlethis6513]

Your killing me bro.!! Lol I'm dying to get out up here!

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! I feel you. I couldn't live up north.

[@quackkiller7774]

So what do you do if you want to keep some.cats for supper with a kayak?

[@KayakCatfish]

I never keep them. Our water is contaminated and it isn’t safe to eat them.

[@cazmerehaskins3849]

What if he had a boat do u think he catch a lot more and he didn’t get dragged by them fish

[@KayakCatfish]

I would catch more fish but I wouldn’t have as much fun doing it

[@cazmerehaskins3849]

True thanks for replying too I’m a big fan

[@Brian-ee7wb]

Love these videos

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Brian!

[@Steveinkansas27]

Catching some hawgs man well done!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Steven!

[@Steveinkansas27]

@@KayakCatfish I'm sure you have covered this at some point. Pedal drive vs. traditional paddle kayak. Pros and cons on both in a simple answer? I see a pedal drive being more efficient with not having a paddle in the way while trying to land a fish.

[@KayakCatfish]

Paddle kayak Pros: Less expensive, simple operation, no maintenance and no drive that can break down. Cons: Slow, limited range, terrible in the wind. Pedal kayak Pros: faster, expanded range, better in the wind, allows you to fish on days you couldn’t go with a paddle kayak Cons: more expensive, moving parts which can break down, usually heavier than a paddle kayak

[@Steveinkansas27]

Ty for the quick reply, I myself would prefer pedal drive. How often have you had components on your hobie break?

[@KayakCatfish]

I have never had an issue with my drive on the Hobie.

[@TheRubenGalvan]

Seems like that was a good day for fishing.

[@KayakCatfish]

It was a fun one for sure.

[@goattiemcgoat4268]

Best intro ever!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@trashpandaproductions864]

That was a huge blue I think it's bigger than that one from the other week

[@KayakCatfish]

It was a fun one for sure.

[@garyleach92]

How do you convince the warden that the crappie head came from a 10" fish ?

[@mikep3322]

Seems cold. What s the coldest you have ever fished

[@KayakCatfish]

It was pretty cold that day. I have fished when the temps have been in the 20’s but usually if it is under 30, I stay home. I hate being cold.

[@texasfoo2080]

Wow! Good job!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@yomanoutthereok8191]

My nepew he is 2 year old and he loves yore channel.

[@KayakCatfish]

That’s awesome! I’m glad he enjoys it.

[@joshmatthew4125]

Nice Blue!

[@dylanchamberland4389]

Ok have you ever catfished in Minnesota?

[@KayakCatfish]

No, I have never fished there.

[@raychap11]

What is the brand of the 2 reels that are the same? Nice fish by the way!!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! They are Okuma pro xp 200 reels. I bought them used to try out but I am going to replace them.

[@KayakCatfish]

My old any Garcia c3 reels are my favorites. I just ordered a couple new ones.

[@raychap11]

6500 c3's are my favorite reels also!!!!

[@bighook9345]

awesome big fish beasty pig fur sure

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It was a fun one.