The Search For Big Nasty

Out trying to find them big winter blues. I've been in the right areas. Now just got to get a bait in front of him.

[@michaelknight9112]

Like always great video . isn’t it funny how when those rods go over makes you feel like a kid. I hope to never lose that feeling. awesome day great job

[@billylusk3515]

Never seen anybody talking about watching your rods to see what bottom you had, very interesting.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. Yeah it helps me determine where or where not the fish are. It's just the little things that help in finding these fish.

[@jeffberube2075]

My cousin Doyle S is always bragging on you about catching those monster catfish. I really enjoy watching you dragging. I hope you keep breaking those state records.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yeah I like oh Doyle. He was one of the guys that helped me learn these rivers quite a few years ago. I definitely appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you.

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Awesome video man keep it up can't wait for the next one keep those lines tight

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you and I will.

[@trinityoutdoors]

Great video brother keep them coming

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you

[@BigTpark]

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you for your support.

[@RestoringFaith911]

It was an ideal couple days for fishing this Holliday, but not even a bite over this way. And Santa didn’t even bring me no Madkatz rods or nothing lol bah humbug 😂 Maybe next year. Nah it was rough getting these five kids taken care of this year, dad will get his rods next year and do what he can with the cheapies this year. The Ohio is rough with all of those cheap stuff I will say that. Good luck in the coming yeah man! Enjoy the videos:

[@brucewjourney1175]

I am learning so much watching yer videos, Thanks man!

[@mickaburkhart14]

Absolutely no problem. I'm glad your able to at least get something out of them 😆

[@PopPopJoe]

Good day & weather you had!

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yeah it was a pretty good day. Not as good as I'd like but nevertheless it was a good day.

[@bjcoutdoors]

The quality bite window has been short lived down this way too brother. That big bite is coming. Good day of fishing. Enjoyed it 👍

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. Yeah just got to find the right fish at the right time.

[@leafcat07]

Love your super informative, and entertaining videos.. Thanks and Happy Holidays!

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. I appreciate that. Happy holidays to you as well.

[@bluesdad54]

Hi, Micka. Another good trip you are sharing. Thanks, it was fun. BTW, Merry Christmas to you and the family.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Thank you. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

[@Xofroggy]

For the first time in months. I went home skunked yesterday. I need to find my big nasty lol, the search continues, 2024 will be a year of dragging from the bank, getting everything i need soon, maybe itll help catch a bigger one

[@mickaburkhart14]

Well it can't hurt. Hope you get that big one.

[@Xofroggy]

@@mickaburkhart14 thanks bud

[@greenpighunter6930]

The hunt continues

[@DaleWyman]

Curious to find out more on the device you used to relieve the air bladders. I have fizzed many smallmouth and even crappie caught in 40 plus feet of water. Never fizzed a catfish though.

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yeah it's just a 3/4 " peice of pvc pipe about 20" long. I drilled 1/4" holes in about the first inch of it. All you really do is just gently push it down the throat of the fish. Little increments at a time until you hear the air come out the end. It's really simple. Way more simple than say a bass.

[@DaleWyman]

@@mickaburkhart14 Thanks once again. When you get another one that needs it, capture some close ups of it and how it’s done please. That is if the fish give ya enough time. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Lookin forward to all your videos in 2024! 🎣

[@bungalized]

How did you catch the skipjack? With a rod and reel?

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yes with a rod and reel. With my sabiki rig. I have a video on that if it helps. It's called Bait Run.

[@Reelin_Piggies_Fishing]

When you first got your Mad Katz rod, did it make any cracking noises when you were bending it? Mine seems to make a lot of cracking noises. Do you know how to get it to stop?

[@mickaburkhart14]

Yeah all mine did that. It's just the guides and stuff shifting. It stops after a good bend and doesn't hurt a thing.

[@Reelin_Piggies_Fishing]

@@mickaburkhart14 I’ve been bending it a lot by lifting up heavy items with it. It seems to go away for a little bit, but when I let it rest and try it again, the noise is still there. How long does it usually take for it to go away?

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@Reelin_Piggies_Fishing well I never payed attention to how long it took so sorry for not having a better answer but it will definitely go away. That I can tell you.

[@Reelin_Piggies_Fishing]

@@mickaburkhart14 Thanks! It actually kinda seems like it’s going away a little bit. I will probably go out today and fish with it

[@mickaburkhart14]

@@Reelin_Piggies_Fishing well good luck to you if you end up going.

[@justinowens1268]

How long is leader in winter?

[@mickaburkhart14]

I still keep it my standard 40 inches. I just move the float back about 8 to 10 inches from the hook.

[@justinowens1268]

That’s great idea! Thanks