This Is Why You Should Fish At Night!!!

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Footage from a recent night fishing trip on Watts Bar. I was trolling for striped bass ion my kayak and got on some monster fish. I worked several different baits throughout the night but all fish were caught on a 12" AC Plug. It was a great night of striped bass fishing.
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[@travishorton8290]

Great catches and video! Dont think about looking weird talking to a camera around other boats. You aren't talking to a camera, your talking to thousands of fans haha!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I do need to talk to the camera more when people are around. They will probably think I am crazy so it may encourage them to leave lol.

[@travishorton8290]

Kayak Catfish It might work! Give it a try man, do some irl trolling while trolling for catfish! That will go viral I bet lol!

[@sjs1555]

I fished overnight last week from the bank - cut bluegill. Best fishing session I ever had. Caught 3 blues (40, 30, and 16 lbs), 3 flatheads (22, 20, and 11 bs) several channels as well. The bite was ridiculous. Had 2 doubles.

[@catfishsociety1151]

HEY YOU powered by the PINK FLOYD shirt spending your TIME on the water with HIGH HOPES of landing some nice fish that makes you feel COMFORTABLY NUMB and feel no SORROW. ONE OF THESE days we’re gonna have to come down there and meet up , fish and HAVE A CIGAR. Justin, you’re the man. SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND.

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! Thanks! I’m not a Pink Floyd fan but somebody gave me a free shirt and I never turn down free clothes lol.

[@donewing2536]

Way to go. You fish the area my family came from many years ago. I fish Lake Mead, AZ and am still trying to find large stripers. You have a great channel, keep it up.

[@ScotWalt858]

Awesome! Couldn't think of a better way to spend the night! :)

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Scott! It sure beats sitting at the house doesn't it.

[@panzer6522]

Your having too much Fun.Keep on FISHING friend and stay safe out on the water, love the videos you put out.

[@joeyadkins3583]

Good video Great fish,I could tell you were having fun. I look forward to seeing your videos. Keep up the good work

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I do have a lot of fun out there. I appreciate you watching.

[@nickblankenbeckler7664]

Mr. Justin I love your videos I just watched you today 12/20/21 catch a really good blue on a 12 inch crappy. You are my favorite KZbin fishing channel it’s amazing, the Quality of fish you catch out of a kayak Love your channel and( go big Orange)

[@petenunnery2292]

thx for the surprise fishing video. All i did was work on mine today. Love the video. Can't wait to see your next one sir.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Hope you get back out there soon.

[@tomw3380]

Great night Justin and so much fun to watch.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tom!

[@billybassbandit9737]

Keep pumping out that fire brother!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I will sure try.

[@alexharper3660]

I enjoy watching ur videos I’m bout to get a kayak and can’t wait to do a bunch of fishing from it

[@KayakCatfish]

That’s awesome Alex! Glad to hear you are getting a kayak. I hope you catch a bunch of big fish in it!

[@carsonreynolds7721]

Love it! awesome footage of a great trip!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Carson! It was a fun night.

[@KushByTheBush]

Love the videos. Such good advice. One of the best

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jonny!

[@justagirl6689]

Sure wish I could catch one of those. Looks thrilling.....One day. Great video Justin.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Hope you hook into one of them soon. They are a lot of fun.

[@wadedeeds1738]

Thank you more than you know I didn't know that. God bless. Good fishing, enjoy your channel very very much🤠

[@KayakCatfish]

You are very welcome. Best of luck to you.

[@mrwjobs1972ify]

another awesome video Justin.. thanks for sharing.. thumbs up brother..

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Michael! I appreciate you watching and hitting the thumbs up.

[@yakfishingguy7037]

I get the same way around folks. When filming. Definitely understand.

[@TheOsmodius]

I wish the fishing was that good where I live. Awesome stuff man.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching.

[@tracybumpers7194]

Nice video..Never had the chance to fish for them..I love fishing for catfish.GOING to give it a try..Again great video

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tracy! I appreciate you watching.

[@WiliamBennettwildarbennett]

I guess that the striper is one fish I've not caught yet. They are definitely on my bucket list to catch. Beautiful Fish Indeed

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks William! Hope you knock it off your bucket list soon. They are a ton of fun.

[@tomdowdy9320]

Look at you go! See there's a little Bill Dance and Roland Martin coming out. Of course neither one of them ever fished off a plastic sliver. Awesome video Justin

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tom! I would love to see Bill Dance and Roland do some kayak fishing. Hank Parker has a few kayak fishing videos that I have watched.

[@timothygreen9884]

Yea I think I would like trolling ,over casting. Great video !

[@danielhicks2159]

Nice video you do the 2 things I love catfishing and kayaking at the same time keep it up and ik you weren’t catfishing but it’s just most recent vid

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Daniel! I appreciate you watching and leaving the nice comment.

[@joshstark5772]

Nice video! Just got stationed in TN and plan on hunting down some of those monsters on my yak when I get familiar with the area

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Good luck to you when you get after them. Hope you catch some big ones.

[@JamesWilliams-cy2wg]

WoWzer !!! , Now dats sum Live Action with those bigguns , Im havin a blast just watchn you catch'um , again WOWZER !!!! great video !!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks James! I appreciate you watching. Glad you enjoy the videos.

[@stephenhair5501]

Watch them "Trouble" Hooks!! Man, I'm glad you are using those grips. Fish On!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! Yes sir. I definitely don’t take chances with treble hooks.

[@winntoreel9727]

he’s playing a dangerous game not putting that strap on his wrist lol great video tho

[@chrisbaker9887]

Iron Series Quantum BC1P w/ graphite, Fuji guides all that fun stuff I won in a bass tourney spring of '99. Went to the then new and second BPS for a matching reel-only spinning Quantums. A head Honcho from the Missouri store HIGHLY recommends a BPS Mega Cast 1000H series reel w/new magnetic stop adjustable system. After I bought it he told me it was from Quantum, the replaced some internals with higher quality ones, some signature screws and put their stamp on. Same green as yours and since most BPS equp I bought back in 2000 on sale were all high-end (Fuji guides were awesome and yelled quality if you checked them out.), saved a $. Still own all rods/reels except a few lost ones, and after over two-decades of huge gamefish. White Sturgeon below Bonneville dam hard game fishing. I swear by anything Whitewater from that era as they were they best, or repurposed the best and made it better. Even other supplies, lures, equipment was bought for parts or just re-branded or more. Now my reels pretty small, but's a fantastic flippin' stick and tossing 1/4 ounce spinners to the correct spot has never been easier. I can't for the life of me turn the adjustable magnetic knob off. I can do this on other models, newer ones specifcally for adjustments and but do not want to take this apart. Small reel-loads of small screws and parts I've spent $ replacing last re-lubrication. I think it was the first reel to have the adjustable magnetic anti-backlash system- I'd disengage it if I could open it!!! Any advice since I''m betting your holding the same reel just larger?

[@faronmastin8683]

Looks like a lot of fun.

[@KayakCatfish]

It’s a blast. Thanks for watching!

[@kccatfishing4929]

What a blast!! Nice video.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks for watching!

[@vagabond-yj8pn]

Stars and Stripes . Love the nite action.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I love fishing at night but the poor lighting makes filming difficult.

[@show-meadventure4900]

Dude that looks like a blast!

[@KayakCatfish]

It is man. They are a hard fighting fish. Thanks for watching!

[@DannyCal]

Man that looks like a ton of fun!

[@KayakCatfish]

Its an absolute blast man.

[@oneg1970]

That was awesome bro.

[@EricRomines]

Thats what I'm talking about!!! that's awesome man!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Eric!

[@seamurda100]

Cool video as always. You do it all!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@beartraxrc.971]

There's a big difference between "replacing equipment that ain't broke" & upgrading to a more efficient tool to do the job better.

[@mitchhelms6772]

great striper action dont seethem like that where i live anymore great videos

[@rmmlaurel]

Great video The men are taking my 11 year old twin boys out in a week or so camping at Cumberland Point. Hope they can caught a big enough one to make a memory that makes them want to go back again and again. .... . I have caught a 36 inch stripper on Lake Cumberland a few years back at night. That was really fun.

[@faronmastin8683]

Now that looked like a lot of fun.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It was a fun night.

[@PonyFoot123]

Those lures are timeless

[@KayakCatfish]

They sure are. I’ll probably still be using them 30 years from now.

[@tommycornforth5150]

Nice Stripers! Looked like a blast, loved hearing that drag RIP. Enjoyed seeing you doing some Stripper fishing. I'd say you need a better gear ratio to keep up with those monsters.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tommy! I definitely need a better reel. I’ll break down and get one eventually.

[@tomholland1667]

Nice job Justin! We pulled 7 out of Smith Mnt. Lake, VA yesterday. They are a blast!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome...I fish SML and Lake Anna for Striper alot

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Congrats on your catches yesterday!

[@thegravescave4752]

You guys ever fish Claytor? I fish sml a lot but I’ve never been on Lake Anna.

[@jamesdennis8699]

That's a heck of a night congrats

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks James!

[@davidmohr1063]

Love the striper video and night fishing. May need to try for big cats at night in the shallows. Tight lines my friend.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome Striper man...I love striper fishing

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I love catching them too. They are a lot of fun.

[@SH-os1ck]

I doubt you see this comment. I'm slowly and randomly watching all your videos. Strippers! Man, I was already jealous! They're huge.

[@KayakCatfish]

I see the comments. Thanks for watching

[@stripermanly]

That’s great action. Had some days like that on Cherokee. Not as big of fish though.

[@TheGoodoftheLand]

Great vid.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@WhiskertimeFishing]

Nice! Wish I had stripers that big close by. They're in the lake I fish but not that size. It gets too warm in summer and too low oxygen to support large stripers. They die off before they get any size to em. Love the vids as always bud.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! We are pretty fortunate here to have such a great striper fishery.

[@waynenagle7195]

That looked Awsome way to go

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Wayne!

[@WarPuppy]

Katfish??? LOL I don't care. Just love the joy you get from catchin Fish!!! Power on Brother! Thank's For The Content!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Warren! I mix it up every now and again. If I was better at striper fishing, I would do it a lot more often.

[@sahsfootball3839]

Love those stripes!

[@KayakCatfish]

Me too!

[@garyleach92]

I would love to catch a big 'ol catfish like you do but big stripers look breath taking.

[@KayakCatfish]

They certainly are an amazing fish.

[@joetomko3957]

Love the videos I have 5 different bionic blades from 95-05 can't beat them for the money, still using 1310 &1420 quantum reels also I just can't retire them

[@KayakCatfish]

They are great rods. Mine is from the late 90’s and still going strong.

[@lancecriswell4008]

Dang that looks fun!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Its a blast! I hope you give it a try sometime.

[@albernard180]

That looks like you had some fun

[@KayakCatfish]

It was a blast.

[@LesBelltexas]

Not 1 bad fish mighty fine dang video...

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Les! It was a good night.

[@CattermanAdventures]

Awesome fish Justin. If you're looking for a faster retrieve I'd look into the new KastKing Speed Demon Pro reel @ 9.3:1 Would look good on that rod!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks man!

[@Alphahawk3]

Just awesome!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Randy!

[@thomasl1937]

I'd love to see some more videos of striper fishing with artificials!!

[@Eva-augustin]

Gotta love that haha ha laugh 😂

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you for watching!

[@oceantri]

Killing it!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@samuelbarnett476]

Awesome video. It looked like a couple of the were three to four foot long just judging from the width of the yak. I need to try some of that. I have never done any stripper fishing. Have caught a few small ones but never with just after strippers. That would be some great fun

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Samuel! They are a blast. Give it a shot sometime. You won't regret it.

[@lureup9973]

Any tips on where to look on our favorite lakes during the summer at nigh?....flats,channels, up in river etc.

[@Tck911]

Nice stripers bud! Watching your videos makes me super jealous

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching.

[@zachwalls461]

Those ac action certified are the best. I use the ac shiners

[@KayakCatfish]

They are great baits

[@swalker9482]

You can get a lews American hero in a 7 to 1 for 50 bucks. Good reels. I use them for trolling. So much faster then those old 5 to 1 catfish reeels I had

[@casey2562]

That was awesome

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Casey!

[@carytucker5752]

Hey Justin. Love your videos. What section of the Tennessee River System would you recommend for night striper fishing?

[@fourarmss01]

Love it!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Luis!

[@Apache-Adventures]

ive caught strippers like that a night using top water poppers and on chunks of cut bait here on NC, hella fight and a rush!! once you get 1, you're hooked, amazing video as always brother...the 8:00 part had me laughing, "if im luck enough" id say you have all the luck sir lol

[@Dylan-si1rn]

Have you ever tried adding a weight before your leader to get that plug deeper? Or do you just switch lures? If so, how did it work out? Just bought a couple of these and was curious

[@lakemeadguy5621]

great video

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Michael!

[@jacenpearson6567]

Love your catfish videos. It amazes me everytime seeing how huge the fish are when reel them in. Do you ever hand out shirts for your KZbin channels?

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jacen! I am glad you enjoy the videos. I do have shirts available. There is a merchandise link the video description. Thank you for your interest.

[@jacenpearson6567]

I'm just getting into kayak fishing and have been following your videos for helpful hints and suggestions. From Iowa an been fishing the Des Moines river and Skunk river.

[@carytucker5752]

Awesome video. I'm struggling finding that 12" AC plug in that pattern. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Be safe.

[@davidmincey6220]

Please do more videos like these

[@KayakCatfish]

I plan on it

[@teamlocklearcatfishing4042]

Great videos man I love watching them. I know how the pleasure boaters can be we run in to them a lot this time of year its rough especially since your in a yak, anyway yeah just stated a channel myself we catfish a lot in NC doing just about everything, fishing many different places I figured I mind as well film and start my own channel. Once I get it established good you should check it out maybe we can learn some things from each other, I already have from you I'm going to try that knocker rig!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Good luck with your channel.

[@mobileg1916]

Love that laugh😂 huhhuhu

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! Thanks!

[@chadjohnson5137]

Just curious what lure you was using.I found some I think they was density priced

[@fishingwithgrizzly6735]

Awesome video! Really wanna try night fishing. Is that white light that you flick on when you catch a fish powered by your battery? Do you set up your kayak differently for night fishing than you would during the day? Another great video!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I have a separate battery for the light. Keeps everything in a compact package by having the battery attached to my light pole. l don't do anything different to my kayak for night fishing other than having the lights on it.

[@maddgoatee9708]

Original AC Plug, what colors do you like? Great video.

[@jasonstone8222]

What kind of trolling motor you using? Bow or stern mount?

[@dawnbell9378]

Hey could u show me how u tie the knots for ur hooks and stuff?

[@alexharper3660]

Yea me to what size and what kind of hooks do You use..

[@Vibes.unleashed0]

What depts do you mainly fish when trolling on the river do you like to keep more towards the bank or in the middle of the river

[@KayakCatfish]

I usually hit depths from the surface down to about 20 feet. I keep trying different depths until I find them. I am always fishing structure. I never just troll randomly in the middle of the river.

[@okitailsnscales1707]

I know this is an old video but one of my favorite I was just wondering are you going with the current against or both ?

[@KayakCatfish]

I usually troll plugs when there isn’t any current

[@iwashere8615]

You go brother keep catching those Catfish and striper and I'll keep catching weeds 😂

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! You need to make a video on how to catch some weeds. I bet it would get a lot of views for an entirely different reason lol.

[@iwashere8615]

Kayak Catfish idk man maybe I will cause I know I will succeed at it

[@genelamb4427]

Do you use any running lights. Kansas requires both front and rear if you have a motor and only a rear 360 view light if no motor on a kayak.

[@KayakCatfish]

I do have some clip on running lights for when I am using the motor after dark.

[@scottiesimms5373]

That's another great video bud! Where can I get those plugs ? I bet muskey hit those plugs also. Again awesome video love seeing you go after stripers changing things up nice

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Scottie! I haven't caught a muskey on one yet but it is just a matter of time. I got them on the ac plug website.

[@tracygilbert5731]

www.acplugs.com/ Just ordered a bass kit from them

[@michealkhual8690]

I wanna fish at night with a kayak too but I’m scared alone and at night on top of water lol.

[@Dylan-si1rn]

What kind of structure and depth do you normally target when goin after striper? Also, have you ever gotten one of those pigs mounted? Awesome video as always!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I generally hit main channel ledges, points, and bars. Basically the same places I would look for catfish. The depth varies. Sometimes you will find them right up near the surface and other times they will be hugging bottom. I am constantly switching out baits to hit different depths until I locate them.

[@artschamberg4470]

Love to here that drag sing. What is the best way to set drag ? 🐠

[@KayakCatfish]

My reels only have about 12lbs of max drag so I just keep them locked down.

[@jameswitty5454]

Awesome video. I just bought my first Kayak. Looking forward to doing some night trolling for Stripers. Looks like a great time. Which color of the AC Plug do you like the best? What might be the place to purchase?

[@KayakCatfish]

I bought mine directly from the maker of AC plugs. I only have the black and white color plugs

[@lannysneva1889]

New to your adventure, awesome fishing. What is the yak your using.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you for watching! I have a Hobie Outback kayak.

[@jamesmartin2659]

I have a ?. Since you put the electric motor on your Yak. Did you have it registered eith the state?

[@KayakCatfish]

Yes

[@aaroncool1469]

Awesome fish man! I’m looking into taking a trip somewhere with my kayak. I’m in the piedmont of NC and was wondering where you launch your kayak at or what lake/river you fish?

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I spend the bulk of my time on Watts Bar and Fort Loudon reservoirs of the Tennessee river.

[@jonmiller19845]

Where in nc are you?

[@JustinsFishinFetish]

WOW! Those are some monsters. Are they any good to eat that big.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I wouldn’t encourage anyone to eat the big fish. Keep some small fish for dinner. Release the big ones to be caught again.

[@hitmizan]

Is there any advice you can give to target striper while using cut bait through your experiences or is just roll of the dice weather its gonna be a cat or a striper?

[@KayakCatfish]

Roll of the dice in my experience but I have found the farther up river I go, the more stripers I tend to get on cut bait.

[@rodpitcock6730]

Is the AC plug you were using a top water lure?

[@KayakCatfish]

It can be used as a top water but it dives a few feet deep.