The Norris Lake Catfish Challenge

[@aloberdorf4579]

Nutin better than a soppin wet ritz in the rain....except for a soppin wet catfish in the rain.....Sounds like a Rancid Crabtree quote....Spot on !!

[@jackkeeble9272]

You are the man sir! Thank you for your videos. God bless you

[@stevencox8771]

Catfish Dave catches the ENTIRE population of channel cats in Norris Lake. Honestly, I think they jumped your baits in hopes out getting out there and being relocated to a better reservoir. Thanks for the video

[@jimparker7778]

My new friend Dave is a real inspiration. I'd be cussing and throwing tackle over the side--and he just stays calm and finds a way to have fun. Hats' off.

[@827960]

Wow Dr. Dave what a great day! You showed those cats who's boss and you did it all without a dog barking in your video.

[@kejung1]

Dave, your devotion is amazing, you are the man! Many thanks 🙏

[@flyingfisherman9076]

Great video Dave!! Thanks for the effort. What a phenomenal day, in the rain no less.

[@mattbyrne1822]

The Go-Pro comments were hilarious! Keep up the great work you're the best 👌

[@waynevaughan2781]

I like channel cats. They taste just like catfish.

[@victorgraves1307]

This is my lake and people tell me they catch blues there all the time,I'm 50 and fished it all my life and never got a blue,I don't target catfish but I've got a lot of channel and flatheads,I'm a crappie man myself but so glad to see you here CFD,it's great crappie fishing but sux for catfish,great video,hope all my blue catching buddy's watch this and and say I told you no blues here!! Lol,thanks CFD,love your stuff bro!!

[@appalachianadventures9727]

It's my home lake as well I've caught a few blues on big live bait and lures but no big ones

[@tjtewshews5531]

Hey man I'm going to Norris next week to visit family. Will be taking several family members with me kayak fishing and were planning on throwing out jugs and fishing for crappie/bream. Any tips on areas of the lake to concentrate on?

[@victorgraves1307]

@@tjtewshews5531 the crappie are done spawning,catfishing is tough so I'd concentrate on bluegills,anywhere you can find shallow Rockie bottoms should be good for gills and crackers,they are spawning now. Boat ramps are good also,I'm up in the Powell river side so don't know many spots in the lake,I'm a river rat! Lol,good luck and be careful.

[@ratfish1000]

Never seen Dave so happy to catch a channel cats

[@thomasdehart548]

he wasnt happy it was sarcasm

[@roypeavy3542]

Rain or shine Catfish Dave is fishing.Good video 👍

[@littlehorsecreekadventures]

Great video on a rough day! Congrats on catching the 4 Channels at Norris!

[@cybrpypr]

Let it be said that Catfish Dave is the hardest working Fisherman in Eastern Tennessee. Dave you need to check but there's a good chance you just set the lake record for catfish. lol Great job!

[@sherminaltonprentice3839]

Your best show. I watched it twice. Both times 6:30 am after a 12 hour shift. Music and rain WOOO.

[@marylikens6847]

This was a great entertainment experience. Thanks , Dave

[@lindathrift4805]

Glad to see channel growing. Keep on cuss in’ and complaining; we like it.

[@plumbsmart]

Phenomenal Catfish Dave! Glad to see you got some rain gear too!

[@mattkelly381]

I caught a blue cat fishing Dale Hollow back in November 2021. Caught it on a 12’ Okuma Longitude using 40lbs test and a Daiwa Seagate 50 conventional non level wind with gizzard shad head

[@jeffchaffee1235]

Great video, I like how you keep it real. It’s not always going to be big blues all the time you go out hunting for them. I like the way you go out there and fish different water ways looking for that big blue that’s going to break your record. Thank you for your time on the water

[@fishinfool3795]

Catfish Dave got a tree pounder. I'm an expert at catching those buggers. Gotta say thanks for reminding me that Vienna sausages are a great boat snack.

[@stevehogan8829]

Dave, this is a great idea for a video... I love watching you but a change and challenge now and then makes it interesting. Can't wait... Gonna sit back and enjoy. Sorry about the weather... Fishing sucks without a towel. @Catfish Dave how did you pick your spot? Good gosh, don't hurt em. I'd even take some pity on them and throw over a bunch of bait for them to eat. Not seeing much in the way of food available for them. Great video Dave. Thanks for taking us along. Was fun. I'd say you did well sir.

[@irahouchins1467]

Hi Dave, I lived on Norris a few years recently. I caught flatheads mostly with my biggest at 63 lbs. using live bait, mainly bluegill’s.

[@michaelglenn8598]

Think that’s why Dave gets the most consistent views of any catfish KZbinr. He actually has a personality. Not tha fake happy crap these other KZbinrs do every trip

[@beebop9808]

Back in the 80's the next world record striper was expected to come from Norris. The average fish was 35 to 40 lbs.

[@appalachianadventures9727]

Hot summer about 15 years ago killed a lot of the huge ones but they are back to good size which is the reason fishing for everything else is so bad

[@papatrt]

thank you Mr. Dave for the nasty weather you braved to get a few catfish, get em Mr. Dave!

[@markybob_bassplaya1462]

Been raining for weeks here in Volunteer land. I did not expect to see a video from Catfish Dave, but here is one. Thanks Dave! Monday and Tuesday, no rain, wife got an 8 pt buck Monday (yippee), hunting stuff now put up until next year, bring on the winter cats. Norris does not have much flow, guess no Blue cats as a result. Pouring again today. boo! Been wanting to try some catfishing down where I hunt next to Cordell Hull in Smith County, but heard that is channel cat only territory.

[@twalters4812]

Trying a bad lake on a bad day... and sharing it. Bless you. And I had no freaken' idea you had that cat in the boat.

[@fishinfever]

Great video Dave keep em coming, always good to get a laugh in.

[@billyproctor9047]

Congrats on your phenomenal day. Don't know how long you were out there to catch them. That don't really matter though. You got them , that's what made the day. Way to go Dave. Keep on hooking and reeling. Take care, God Bless.

[@Cody_4]

Ah just in time for lunch break, thanks for taking us along Dave. ✌️

[@nathanpruce6230]

What's Balmy day! I figured you'd still Pinch a few. Nice Work!

[@jimmywilson1388]

Good one Dave… Channel cats…. Woooooo 😂

[@popeye3305]

Thanks for the video Dave. You are a dedicated catfisherman. Time for hot chocolate.

[@ut000bs]

Here at about 3 minutes in I say he's going to bag a 25 lb blue cat. We'll see… 🙂Hey, that was some pretty channel cats. Up there that far on Norris I would eat one every now and then. I'm laughing because those are some fun cats and you gotta admit it. Well, no blues but me and you both had a good time and we all know it. lol ☔🎣👍 Thanks, Dave! They don't call you Catfish Dave for nuthin'.

[@pcs56]

People don't watch/subscribe to this channel just to watch some guy catching fish. We watch/subscribe to it because we love Catfish Dave!

[@Leo-vf3py]

Great shows keep up the good work boat are bank fish on Dave

[@steveadams8438]

Fishing in the rain and catching some fish. Hey, beats the hell out of working. Good video Dave

[@robertkreachbaum4546]

You'd the man Dave. Love the channel cat video.

[@jonboatmorava9115]

Now that I know dale hollow don't have blues I'll be changing my spring vacation plans. Thanks Dave!

[@keithricketts4867]

The master has met his match..!!! The real challenge is to land a blue from Norris lake..!!! Semper-fi sir..

[@danieljohnson8437]

Wet Dave - Norris. Will fish! Thank you Dave

[@waynevaughan2781]

One good thing about my cuddy cabin. It has a hard top to get out of the rain, and if it gets too bad I just go down below. 🤣 Thank you for another video

[@jonboatmorava9115]

A cuddy seems like it would make for a fantastic catfish rig

[@jeffreyneely9283]

Great video Dave..You earned those channel cats...

[@MrDukstr]

Thanks for sharing a video like my fishing trips! Rain sucks but you still caught fish.

[@garymorrow7227]

You show what sets a real fishermen apart from them weekend socald angler's, keep up good teaching videos Dave wooooo!..

[@georgerector9252]

Appreciate your dedication to the sport. Very few would face those conditions.

[@jrporter50]

Do you ever fish any bridge structure like the one at the 2:52 mark?

[@williamenix3368]

Hey Dave, when you get done with Norris. How about trying Boone?

[@bobbygreen2291]

Them was some nice channels Dave ,,,people have been putting blue cats here in lake hickory for many years,,and if you catch more than one a year , you are a wizard,,now thirty pound flatheads are a dime a dozen ,,easy to get a boat full of those. Also there has never been a skipjack in these lakes

[@lelandshanks3590]

Well Dave, better than a skunk. Take some blues over there and turn em loose. Only way to change that lake.

[@dannyharrell8053]

Dave unlike what other people tell you. Norris lake ain't all the bad. I caught several catfish on Norris. How ever I fished mostly in the spring. But I've caught all 3 species of catfish. My uncle had caught 3 flathead near 4 pounds from the bank. My cousin has caught many good ones on hugs. This year. Just to let you know . Another buddy. Which I think has passed now has caught many over 50 lbs limb lining. In the spring time night fishing. The problem is. Most people dont fish for the big cats. I was proud to see you fishing on Norris. I'm hunting now . But when hunting season Is over . I'll be fishing some. But just to let you know. There are some big fish in Norris. Thanks for the video

[@dannyharrell8053]

Not 4 lbs ; but 40. From the bank

[@cornbreadburgess1950]

Hey brother thanks for the sharing , I think the blue cat thing is propaganda lol.heard the same story man lol. 😁

[@alanphillips6375]

Dave... you make it look so easy today with the video. Lol.. you know? You can get towels for sets of 3 at dollar general. Lol. Killing me with no towel. I take 3. One on belt for hands, one wet to wipe, one dry for my butt. Lol. Great stuff, frickin effort alone would have been considered content with one catfish. Thanks for the video and look forward to the next one.

[@benbogg5430]

Great video Dave keep them coming!

[@hercamer]

Good job C.D. Most folks wouldnt go out on a day like that.

[@rarebond8102]

Sometimes they just hang out on that one-way street😂 Was hoping the Blues would get ya some blues😂 I canna tuna catfish😳 how does this SNARK tuner work? Got no directions/instructions/... destructions...😆

[@rondoofnightmare775]

I about lost it when that cat hiss and scream came on! Nice channels

[@jayrobertson232]

Themsome beautiful cats! Yum!😊

[@butch19831]

My daddy caught his pb flathead out of Norris lake back in early 90s. We use to fish it alot when i was a kid. Use to be good striper fishing but idk havent been there in years

[@jackkeeble9272]

You can get a small umbrella at dicks sporting goods that clamps on

[@ConservativeBlackMan]

Good job Dave you hung in there despite the weather and made a great fishing video.

[@JesusIsTheLightAndway]

You luanched right beside my house lol lots of biiggg bad, but only ever got one tiny channel cat

[@twisted-tenn1992]

I have caught 2 Big Flat Heads on Norris. The Biggest being 52lbs. Scaled at Hickory Star.

[@markdavis1363]

So what type of rods and reels are you using today? Just curious!!!🐳

[@garylane6104]

I want to see you try Douglas lake

[@doubleccatfishing]

glad to see you get some decent rain gear

[@JohnC34344]

Don't you guys have big channel cats down there? I've seen 25 pounders up here in northeast Ohio. Either way man you are a beast. I bet you can catch catfish out of a puddle lol.

[@markybob_bassplaya1462]

We got em, but big ones (20 pounders) are found in slack but clean lake waters, and you catch 20 5 pounders and less before you pull in a big one. Good eating, but they don't bend the pole / burn the drag.

[@adamreece8698]

More hang ups than hook ups lol! Pretty much sums up catfishing in Norris. You caught more in 1 day out of there than I have all year.

[@jefferywilson4091]

I guess Dave needed a new challenge, after reeling in all those big blues

[@timbowhite6674]

Good Afternoon My Good Bro & Sis Catfish Dave

[@tykit9230]

I've been skunked the last 4 times out, glad you're catching fish 🐟

[@jallenw.67]

I Googled that lake wow its beautiful. The river system to it is Awesome. Great video

[@rdgurule]

Come up to Wa state. That weather is the norm.

[@bargainbin22]

This was a fishing video there were little fish in this video and that makes it a little fish video. LOL Love ya man.

[@jerrybennett2404]

Being hung has never been one of my problems. 😂

[@davewatson3398]

There were catfish caught, it was a catfishing video! Attaboy Dave- tough day, tougher lake and you persevered. 👍

[@zackmurray6107]

Visiting new places is interesting to watch and you are doing recon for everyone else

[@patricktillmanns3949]

"We've got a course set for adventure" 😄😄😄

[@davebelcher500]

You are definitely are a Trooper Dave..................

[@russellst.pierre6843]

He really was just trying out his new raingear, next stop Douglas Lake

[@outdoorswithjustin]

Can't believe it, I guess that's why call you Catfish Dave.

[@IEchuckie]

Yes you'll get a catfish, but don't call me Shirley.

[@dannyderriso4982]

At least no dogs barking 😂.

[@JB6Lights]

That cat 🐈 snuck in your boat again!

[@IEchuckie]

I like going fishing on a lousy day. It keeps all the want a be fishermen home and I have the lake to myself

[@gsdziedzic2698]

That's me to a tee

[@johnfugate3432]

Well you showed him again and as far as that rain suit l hate wearing them dang things myself but you done good thanks for the video

[@danielcarbajal8745]

I’d rather have a bad day channel catfishing (or phenomenal in this case) than a good day at work!! Catfish Dave!! Catfish Myth Buster extraordinaire

[@beinawesome9117]

Im gonna get me one of those coats. Carry On

[@jordanhoward100]

This guy is hilarious!

[@MidwestOutlaw86]

This is about like me every time I go fishing on the lake.

[@davidfuller4984]

What brand and model of boat do u run .

[@tommycockrum5865]

I caught a 12lb blue on up the clinch River from where you put in on norris. That was last week

[@russellnorman192]

great job Dave you went to the worst lake around and caught fish... I think you caught all that was in the lake

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

Am I the only one who yells at their TV when Dave misses the first couple seconds of a bite

[@elzamyrick1985]

hi Dave I,ve been watching you for a few years now and know how you like to fish new lakes i use to fish lake jackson in georgia a lot mostly for bass and I put in at what use to be Martins marina down by the dam fishing a crank bait on second cove just past the islands on right and I hook a catfish that was pulling my large bass boat around like the trolling motor was on tried several times to turn the fish with not much success had 14lb line which finally broke, ive caught a lot of large fresh water fish in my life largemouth strippers, but nothing has come close to that , would love you to give it a try ! Elza ,

[@stevew6910]

Picked a rough day to go,,, Ritz makes a good pre made mini peanut butter sandwiches, , Get a chance, try um

[@donearhart5599]

Great video Dave

[@dwest8362]

Heck... I pulled 40+ inch Black Drums in Rock Port TX from the pier with 7.6 Med Heavy Mad Kats with no problems. Just sayin.

[@ronnieroads1253]

great job dave you win !!