The BIG Ones Are Biting! Ohio River Flatheads

Ken and I hit the Ohio River in search of some hungry springtime Flatheads. And we definitely got on a few… my biggest of the season, so far! It’s always a good time to get back in the swing of things after a long winters wait.
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[@scottkissinger5763]

That's a smart old Wiseman's gotta love it nice video

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Yes sir! Thanks for watching

[@majormcdowell3337]

Love seeing these big boys being caught so close to home!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Absolutely! You in Western PA?

[@majormcdowell3337]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 Right down the river around East Liverpool actually.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Ok, I fish down there a lot

[@riverlunacy]

Freaking awesome man. You’re on fire Joe

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks brother!

[@JustinFraleyJustCatchFish]

Great video. I’ve never seen a hookset where the Flathead was running at the boat like that! That is crazy and might have to try that!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks brother.

[@plumbaits761]

It's just nonstop action! Great trip and nice catches. Thanks for the awesome content.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@blacktopcharters7313]

What a fun early season day! Great video!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks brother!

[@aaronmcdonald8423]

Finding your channel inspired me to order a BCF! Just ordered a white mh cork handle, can't wait! Hoping to hit the Ohio next weekend down near the mouth of the Beaver River, hopefully can put that rod in some action. Heading to the Allegheny tomorrow. The Flatheads seem to be pretty active right now so hoping to pull the 1st one of the year up over the gunnel tomorrow! Great content guys!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

That's awesome! You're gonna love the BCF... Good luck on the river and thanks for watching

[@catfishingwithcahoon8158]

Nice piggy. Good footage

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks buddy

[@bretkrol8838]

Nice , man you guys make it look easy 🎣

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks Bret!

[@dalbert4991]

So easy to smash the like button and I'm only halfway through the video.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I appreciate that man. Thanks for watching

[@dalbert4991]

Heck yeah!

[@limits12gaming44]

Great catches!!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!

[@nashvillekatsfishing]

Great catch!! This video recently?? Doesn’t look like any leaves on the trees yet hahaha

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks buddy. Yes, bout 2-3 weeks ago. Different climate up here, 😆

[@hms7469]

Them big cat fever rods are really good rods. What power rods are you fishing with?

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I love them. Been using them for 5 years. I prefer the medium-heavy action for flatheads and the heavy action on tidal rivers when chasing blues

[@codykrol3303]

Hey Joe! Another awesome video! My dad and I were wondering what pound mono you use? We’re debating making the switch from braid to mono but wasn’t sure what pound line to get, thanks!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks Cody, congrats on that pig you caught the other day!! I typically run 40lb Slimeline mono from Catch The Fever. And 80lb leader line for extra abrasion resistance when fishing nasty structure. It's definitely worth switching to mono in my opinion. Thanks for watching

[@codykrol3303]

Thanks Joe I appreciate it! I think we’re going to order some right now! Lol thanks for the help! Tight lines! 🎣

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

No problem!

[@tylerstraub3764]

u guys been using any trout? Or just shad?

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Some trout but mostly shad, suckers, and mooneye

[@jeffjackson5331]

Nice

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching Jeff

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 you’re very welcome Joe

[@tremainechandler2504]

what kind of reels do you use ?

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I run penn fathom 25lw and ken runs Shimano Takotas

[@travisolsen3943]

Are you guys at flood stage too?

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

No, our river went up around 20' but dropped back down to a little above normal pool within a week