Mississippi River Monsters, Catfishing on the Mississippi river.

[@jbolin105]

Sounds like that's going to be a awesome tournament. I don't do a whole lot of bumping but when I do I also use a low profile 300 series baitcaster. They just seem to be more comfortable than a round reel. Thanks again Steve for taking the time to take a picture with the youngman at the Portsmouth Cabelas tournament. When I ask him about it he just gets a big smile on his face.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks for stopping by to leave a comment

[@daveward1935]

GREAT advice and well spoken. Listen up up and don't make the mistakes I did.....

[@riverrat6105]

good stuff

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks

[@DouaVaaj]

Always producing great video Steve!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks

[@johnwhicks8687]

Good stuff That is a neat area. My Dad did the QC work on mud island when they built the scale of the river there. went to see it as a teenager neat stuff

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks for stopping by

[@TwiztedFishingTv]

Great video guys! Can't wait till Mississippi River Monsters! Boat#71

[@KSGardener92]

thanks Steve for your videos you helped me figure out what ima do when i retire go to as many cat fishing tournament as possible

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks Brad and best of luck

[@lukethomas3296]

the arkansas side of the mississippi has bigger fish, will you have to stay on the mississippi or tennessee side for the fish to count toward tournament?

[@TheRedneXican13]

Great video Steve, I'm lovin the long vids.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks

[@dustinshepard9195]

Ok thanks

[@dustinshepard9195]

Good video, what size bank sinker where y'all using?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

3 0z

[@catfishkingsoutdoors7642]

good video steve

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks

[@johnnyrebel3925]

Hey Steve good info...Seems like the days of just puttn a worm on a hook and castn out and waitn till your rod tip bounces are over.Theres alot of different methods of catfishn I've found watchn your videos.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

yes sir thee are many ways to skin a cat

[@johnnyrebel3925]

LOL

[@JDSFML]

south dakota will be represented, thanks for all the great info guys!! :)

[@ShawnAndera]

You in Sioux Falls? I'm over in Chamberlain. Not able to do the tournament tho.

[@nickmatti4305]

What are those boat seats?

[@joedarden2276]

Ya We Fishing

[@lewislayton3691]

what kind of boat are you fishing from?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Excel boat same as mine

[@lewislayton3691]

ok wasn't sure I hope you don't get rained out this weekend.

[@lewislayton3691]

oops wrong date I thought that it was this weekend. I will check it out at the weigh in.

[@jeffjackson5331]

was George using a low pro bait caster reel? it looked like it is.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

yes i think it was some kind of bass reel

[@jeffjackson5331]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude thats what i thought. I was thinking about getting one for my vintage heavy action CATFISH(thats the name of the rod) rod. I mainly bank fish the confluence of the Beaver River and the Ohio river and local lakes. That should be good enough right? I currently have a Zebco 404 on there with 15 lb Stren High Impact mono. It does the job. Thanks for the reply Steve i love videos and info.🎣

[@jasonhitchcock2159]

Steve!!!!! I have had so much luck after watching your videos. I say luck but honestly it's skill now. Love what your doing. This is Jason Hitchcock from sturgeon Mo. The Missouri River flathead hunter!!!!!! Signing out.

[@michaelrogers4285]

Great job Gentlemen, you’re both a class act 👍. Enjoyed watching the video 😃

[@scottgrizzle5879]

seems like it's going to be a great tournament, maybe next year I can get involved in some tournaments. I also have been wanting to go to the bass pro pyramid store.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

its awesome inside the pyramid, its definitely an attraction

[@douglasoh5]

is that a bass fishing rod n reel has using?

[@SuperHank777]

Are there any guides for catfishing the Mississippi in the Tennessee area? Would really like to give that a try. I'm A truck driver and not home much anymore but wanna get on some big fish! Love the videos Steve keep em coming!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

yes he goes by the name James (Big Cat) Patterson, there in Memphis, I also did a video with him as well while i was down there which i will publish in a couple weeks. James is one of the original pioneers in the industry and actually taught Bill Dance how to catch them.

[@SuperHank777]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude ok cool I'll definitely check him out. Thanks for the reply

[@barnes123cj]

Great video Steve I've been trying to fish the Mississippi for a while now just haven't had the chance. When is the tournament. It would be awesome opportunity to meet you

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

sept 9-10

[@barnes123cj]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude see you there

[@illinoisfishing7211]

awesome video

[@199tigertail]

Good job

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks

[@KFieLdGaming]

I gotta try fishing for big cats one of these days. I'm just a lowly bass guy.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

i was in your shoes years ago I used to chase the bass all over the country but once i caught my first 25 lb catfish i switched from bass to cats and never looked back.

[@jeremymcsparren9728]

Did George say when the rod he was using is to be released?

[@jeankazama9730]

stevey D whats your pb?

[@catfishhunter5204]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude wow mine is 459lbs but thats still good;)

[@robertsingleton3610]

How would I go by getting a catfishing tournament started in the state of Arkansas

[@cerealkillerjigs]

great places around there . i fish from the MS side at Horn Lake to helena. pb 63# flatty. wish i could be there when your there but work calls.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

sorry we will miss ya.

[@Gonzo1968]

Catfish tourney director using bass setup for big cats! What a googan!

[@Arizonafishing]

Looks like a great time!

[@blakecotton6026]

I work on the river I seen a lot of danger out there please stay away from the big boat

[@SoUThCReATiOn]

Big barge wake I kno all about it Ive been fishing the Mississippi River half of my life and caught some big Cats

[@commanderblue]

good luck to everyone who fishes in this. Big river.

[@contreeman]

BE CAREFUL STEVE THAT RIVER HAS FISH BIGGER THAN YOU. I SEEN OLD PICTURES WHERE THAT HAD ONE FISH IN THE BACK OF A WAGON PULLED BY 2 HORSES. GOOD LUCK GOD BLESS

[@WaynJul]

Now those are some whiskers.

[@Gonzo1968]

Dudes got way to much crap going on with his rig. Lol Simple Carolina or Santee rigs simple and work great without all that extra bs! It's not rocket science,its catfishing!

[@steedley83]

Sad to say it but there's a bunch of bodies in that river

[@lakechicotguyrippnlips9350]

He can't remember the name of the tournament for nuthin

[@zacmoore5380]

you should fish in it

[@brooklyn9398]

saftey 1st

[@ronaldogomez623]

Hey Steve I have been watching you for a long time and I have a question for cats that are about 20-45 pound what kind would you use (Circle hook wise) and what kind of weight???

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

depends on the technique but i always use at least a #8 octopus circle hook and i would start with a 3 oz weight if there is a little bit of current up to an 8 oz if there is more current.

[@buck_wild120cw4]

first

[@douglasoh5]

is that a bass fishing rod n reel hes using?