Riggin Room Conversations

Just a little video going over a few things about the channel and new things to come.

[@catfishwilly88]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you for your support.

[@tatumVolwilliams]

After hearing you say you’re a vet, thank you for your service! I enjoy watching these videos for sure I feel like I’ve learned a lot off your page!

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. I really do appreciate that.

[@benjamincarey2370]

Good stuff!

[@RIVERRATEXCURSIONS]

Dont know how i missed this video😂 i told myself Id never buy planer boards after watchung your how to video. After seeing these armed forces boards ive reconsidered and messaged Wes on the last spreadem video and he said he would have some at cat con being a vet myself Ive gotta help my brothers and sister's that arent as fortunate to hit the water as easy as I can. Regarding what to do in the future. Just keep doing tou brother. Your videos are full of genuine content doesnt matter if its catching fish or talking tactics and how to stuff I watch it all. Thanks for all you do.

[@DoubleHookAngling]

I'm so glad you decided on a hook. I've been watching your hook series this whole last year. Now I know what hook I can get awesome! Thank you

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yes sir thank you for watching and I know you can't go wrong with them hooks.

[@Mountainwhiskers]

Sent an idea in Facebook messenger. Kinda different than what I’ve seen so far. Keep up the good work. Some guys strive for sheer entertainment but you are a teacher first. I appreciate that!

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you for that. I appreciate your support.

[@michaelknight9112]

Hey no matter where you are water or riggin room just be you and once again proud of you and every one who served the greatest place in the world 🙏🏻

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@amuseSurfRigs]

Yes Go Live ... 👍

[@mickaburkhart14]

I'm going to. Seems like the best way. Ordered a new camera so once that comes in I'll get to doing them.

[@smithfamilyfishingadventur3212]

Micka, Love the channel. Would like to see you talk more about gear like you did in this video. I am a Mad Katz rod guy but I have used CTF Hellcat rods and really like them. I think both companies make a good product and are run by quality people. I don't like seeing guys fight about it and bad mouth one or the other. I really like what you did with the hooks. I have used the Dales Tackle hooks and the Whisker Seeker T3. Like you I am leaning towards the T3. I would like to hear your thought on the demon dragons vs. peg floats and rattles; I didn't know there was such a thing as an EVA foam peg float until I watched this video. Reels are another big thing. I have some Shimano Tekota and some Ancient Mariner reels. I have an older Slime Cat reel that has done well for me. I'm really interested in hearing more about the MK reels. If they are like the rest of what they sell it should be a great product. Interested in what the price point will be too. Anyway the short version is more stuff like this is good content. Weights, floats, terminal tackle; crimps vs knots, mono vs. braid, all of it. Keep it coming brother. Your channel is gonna break out here soon I know it. You are going to get to the top tier...

[@mickaburkhart14]

Well I surely do appreciate that. I'd really like to see the channel get up there. But all your suggestions are great and I'm building a list of all the ideas I get and it's great. I can't wait to get started on this content. Thank you again for your suggestions.

[@peterliebermann164]

If you want to grow the audience. I think interacting more directly might be something to consider. One thought might be to setup/host a catfish tournament with you participating. Maybe a lake or river that is a little outside of your area to help level the playing field Another option might be a meet and greet with fans. Like a happy hour style setup with fans asking you questions and/or some demonstrations of some of your tactics. like you see with some of the bass pros. Maybe some PowerPoint type presentations.

[@mickaburkhart14]

That's a really good idea. I've been wanting to do like a meet and greet. But the open forum of a q and a is in the works. Thank you for your suggestions. I'll take all I can get.

[@billydelong7372]

Its hard to beat the triple threats

[@trinityoutdoors]

Great video brother we have been hit hard here too haven't been on the water for 2 weeks

[@mickaburkhart14]

Dang that sucks. It looks like I'll be able to hit the water Monday. But this stuck in the house crap is for the birds lol.

[@rwmonster71]

I would like for you to show what a large catfish looks like on side image! A bit of a scan tutorial that show what you look for!

[@mickaburkhart14]

OK yeah that's a great idea. I can do that.

[@New_South_Catfishing]

Would definitely like to see Facebook live videos.

[@mickaburkhart14]

I'm gonna be working on that. Thank you for your input.

[@bluesdad54]

Always enjoy your content, whether you are in the boat or the shop. One of your traits is you always explain the why of the way you do without sounding like "this is the only way". And you do it without putting down a difference of opinion. Thank you for your service and thanks for doing what you can to help your fellow vets. Big, big thumbs up!

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you for that. Yeah I'm no better than anyone else and I know that. I just try and lift up as many people as I can. I truly appreciate your support.

[@letsgofishing24.7]

Yeah this weather is the pits. I hope to get out there Sunday despite the cold and catch a few. I guess I got lucky on my hook choice, I started with the Whisker Seekers just because that’s what my local bait shop carries. Good luck on your next trip!

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. Good luck to you on Sunday. I really wish I would have found them hooks a long time ago. I just thing of all the fish I lost with other hooks.

[@shoalscatfishjonathan]

That was fun, always love to talk tools/toys. 👍

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. I'm a tackle need anyway so I like talking about them.

[@scootvanover2526]

You should do a rigging room live

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yeah I was thinking that. 🤔 I more than likely will. I think that would be the best way to interact.

[@billydelong7372]

Im a veteran myself.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Awesome thank you for your service.

[@dalewood5964]

Hey Micka. Thank you for the video of some of the tackle and setups you use. I went back through your videos and watched the one again in July I think, titled mistakes were made. I'm looking for any videos of the state record you caught. Are there any videos you are willing to share of that monster.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you for watching. The video with my last state record it titled my new pb 122.3.

[@dalewood5964]

Thanks Micka. Now I remember watching it when it happened. I was just as nervous this time watching you struggle thinking, don't loose it, even tho I knew you caught it. How did you manage to get it is that other boat with the live well, did you finally get someone on the phone. While the weather is bad, maybe you could tell the story from start to finish with video clips. I bet everyone would watch. Thanks again man.

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@dalewood5964 thank you. Yeah I definitely could do that. I bet like you said people would watch it. I'll have to do that.

[@jeffreylankford6240]

I’d like to see you do some live uncut vedios

[@mickaburkhart14]

I can definitely do some of those.

[@samuelbritt7321]

Hey brother it would be and honor to get up and fish with you one day I wanna learn alot more about catfishing Sonim hoping you will see this and maybe we can work something out

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yes sir we can definitely see if we can get something worked out for a trip.

[@bjcoutdoors]

Hey brother thank you for your service. You & all the other veterans are the reason we get to do what we do. Congrats on the new projects. Maybe this mess will get gone so we can go catch biggun👍

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yes sir. Thank you. Absolutely we need to get together and go find some biggens.

[@jutnjenrasmussen8637]

You should do You Tube live? There’s guys like me that don’t do FB anymore. lol

[@mickaburkhart14]

That's definitely what I'll do just waiting on a different camera and I'll get to doing those. I'm thinking a couple a month or something like that.

[@jeffwhiteside1124]

Always look forward to your video's, looking forward to meeting you. Keep up the good work!

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. As soon as the weather gets better we will hit the water.

[@jeffwhiteside1124]

@@mickaburkhart14 yes sir

[@dennishowell2911]

Loved this rigging video, Thank you! I have a new fish finder for my kayak, first fish finder ever, with the active imaging 3in1 transducer. How about a bench top fish finder setup video that focuses on the basics? Have watched other videos, but would love to have your tips and guidance. Awesome content, thank you so much!

[@mickaburkhart14]

That is a fantastic idea. I'm making a list as good suggestions come in. So that will definitely make it on there. Thank you.

[@TheRfmodulator]

Hey Micka. That triple threat hook you held up at 2:15… whats the size on that one? …Trying to figure out what I want to order. Thanks!

[@mickaburkhart14]

It is the 10/0 . It's really the only size I use. Catch everything from one pound to 70 pounds.

[@markybob_bassplaya1462]

Thanks for ANY content. Weather sucks over here near Watts Bar too. Love my Spread Em boards. Glad to know the company is run by good people too. You gonna be in Louisville on Friday, 1st day of conference? I skipped meeting you last year, but will definitely stop by the Mad Kats booth this year and hope to say hey.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you for watching. Yeah swing on by I'll be there. Looking forward to meeting you.

[@jutnjenrasmussen8637]

Does that Spread Em make smaller boards like for Crappie?

[@mickaburkhart14]

He does make a much smaller board. It's actually kinda cute lol. Check out #spreademplanerboards on the internet. You will see them there.

[@billylusk3515]

Enjoyed the video.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you

[@geoffbohartfishing]

I like watching your channel and hearing your opinion on tackle! I fish kentucky waters and started a channel myself. Hoping to get some nice fish dragging this year, I mostly bank fished last year and have one of your rods in the arsenal.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Heck yeah. I hope you do really good out there. I've going into kentucky every now and again and have done well. What's your channel? I'll be sure to follow you.

[@geoffbohartfishing]

I appreciate that! It’s this one here, I just have shorts right now but I will be putting up as much content as I can this year. If you are ever in the central or northern Kentucky area give me a shout, I know the Kentucky river pretty well and fish the Ohio river often. I’ve been wanting to get down to Tennessee it looks great down there.

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@geoffbohartfishing ok awesome. I sure will hit you up when I make it your way.

[@thecountrylife6078]

What size hook do you think is best for big cats 30+ what is the benefits for using three or four beads near your hook like on that Patriot thanks again for the content

[@mickaburkhart14]

I use the wisker seeker triple threat hooks in 10/0. I've hooked everything from 2 pounds all the way up to 80 pounds. Good all around hook. For me anyway. I use them beads on the rattling rig to keep the rattles from being right at the hook. That way nothing interferes with the fish being able to close its mouth around the hook.

[@thecountrylife6078]

@@mickaburkhart14 thanks do you think those beads are necessary for the little inline rattles? Just don't want to lose a fish

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@thecountrylife6078 well for me I think so. But you could also use a bobber stop to hold things back from the hook. I've seen it done that way too.

[@XxITzCHAOSxX]

Great video man!

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you

[@jimnanney6264]

Any chance of seeing you at catfish conference ?

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yep I'll be there. Just come see me at the madkatz booth.

[@Huntnfish74916]

Where can I find the reels?

[@user-po9qf2nz6o]

Love the equipment videos and instructions you give. I am new to catfishing and want to buy me some spread-em boards, would you recommend the medium or large size and what are the advantages of each.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Well the large size is pretty much standard size. I honestly don't know the benefits of the smaller size he makes as I've never used them. But I would go with the large size because they pull better in low to no current and spread really good in current.

[@CumberlandRiverCreations]

What is the red wiring hanging from the ceiling

[@mickaburkhart14]

Lol that's for my lights I got set up. I removed the light fixture there and installed an outlet so I could move lights over my tables.

[@shoalscatfishjonathan]

​@@mickaburkhart14I'm a Jim Carey cable guy in my past life before a/c. You outta have me come out and install it professionally. I'd only charge you 3 fishing charters. 😊 👍