Using Bass Reels For Catfish

Sometimes smaller reels are better for big fish

[@suezinger8598]

I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well kzbin.infoUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.

[@bionicman6969]

What fisherman hasn't had to deal with seeing his buddies butt crack once in a while. It's really unpleasant but it's just part of the game.

[@Renegade20071975]

Always look forward to your dry sense of humor and overall approach- you keep it real and I LOVE it. Always great entertainment and I almost always learn something. Great channel. Keep on keepin on brother.

[@chrismiracle3691]

Not sure if you remember but my son and I met you at Big Fish Outfitters many weeks ago and it was an honor. As a mater of fact, the reason we were at Big Fish Outfitters was because my son and I wanted to visit the store because you had referenced it in some of your videos. We are from Lake Cumberland area in Kentucky and we started watching your videos last year and we wanted to try catfishing. My son caught a nice flat head our first trip out last fall. Now we can't stop catfishing. We sure have learned a lot from you and really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for all the great content.

[@timlee5260]

That classic cat rod is killer for this type of fishing. I use mono for this because braid tends to knot itself while bouncing. I use the weight on the bottom of a three way and a smelled 2/0 baitholder lopped through the 90degree portion of the three way. The stifness of the smelled rig holds the shad away from the main line.

[@keithjohnston4326]

Every time you post a new show I feel like a kid at Christmas. Thanks

[@bjfrom96able]

Love the guitar playing!

[@naughtydorf18]

I'm a thrifty angler. I use tackle that can be used double duty for other species. I use a 9ft salmon spinning rod (not for salmon) for bass, catfish, and saltwater surf fishing.

[@phillipmullis7904]

I fish for crappie mostly but do catch cats often. The most fun I had was hooking a 20 lb blue cat on my 14 foot crappie rod with 4 lb test. I did get him in but he made a mess of all my other lines I had out. Love your show Dave , so does my wife and that is saying a lot.

[@lexmarkrp]

Bought some of the braid he was pushing at one time. Guess he had a change of opinion. Great video.

[@sykrss9534]

When I was younger I had a pflueger bait caster on an ugly stik and that’s all I used for about 10 years for all my fishing worked great for everything and still use bass setups for catfish to this day although I have a few catfish setups too

[@nonickname9930]

I love bib overalls, I ain’t got no hind end to hang a pair of jeans on, so they transfer that task to my shoulders.

[@TheIconicFisherman]

I'm a bank fisherman and I use a low profile baitcaster aka " bass reel " and 110 yards of 50 lb braid with a 40 lb leader and I primarily fish the Mississippi river. And there's actually only one part of the Mississippi River that's 200 ft deep and it's in some rural part of Arkansas. Most of the Mississippi River is actually regulated through a system of dams and pools to be only 9ft to 12ft deep so that it doesn't flood. and so you can get away with only 100 yards of line on the Mississippi River easily in most places.

[@KeenanRucker]

That bottom bumping works great were im at during the spawn helps cover water when the wont travel, great videos man keep em comin.

[@markself1079]

I like all your fishing videos, Dave. I also like those guitar licks, i ve been learning this one. Take care!

[@Truckerdaddy]

low profile reels typically meant for bass fishing are meant to make thousands of casts and retrieves before they wear out

[@henryschmidt636]

I don't get the idea of the levelwind wearing out. I've got Ambassadeurs from the 60's still going strong with their original worm and pawl. No cats but tons of snook, jacks, cobia and tarpon. My Tatula 300's have brought in tarpon to 50lbs. and lots of cobia. They are awesome.

[@thefilthybaitfisherman553]

Been on a quest to catch nice sized catfish on light tackle recently with no success yet but it will happen much respect Dave love your videos

[@ifishcatfish]

Bass reel is sufficient, but i would go with a low gear ratio. The rod is serious overkill though. This is a shark rod. If u already have a bass reel, just get a bass rod as well, and at least you will enjoy fishing.

[@icaruseffect4072]

Love the Shirt.. "With gods help" And as always the video.

[@williamhanshaw7714]

got to get them vids out Dave lol be safe out there your doing great cant wait to see you hit 1000

[@BearskinBoyz3]

Just the intro alone deserved a like.

[@russhayes4882]

Great time on the water Dave !

[@awfoutdoors6299]

Thanks Dave, another great video 👍🏼

[@RetiredRick]

Another good video dave thanks and keep them coming. Ive learned alot from you. Thanks buddy

[@Leo-vf3py]

bank r boat great shows keep up the good work

[@jdeax1982]

Great video Catfish Dale

[@jimjett9996]

Great fishing Dave !

[@noregrets5221]

You never disappoint me with your videos

[@billarnold6166]

Madkatz has a bumping rod called the dragon stick.

[@timbowhite6674]

Good Afternoon My Good Bro Catfish Dave

[@JFSMASH]

Dave, love your videos!!!

[@troybranaman316]

I recognize that song you were playing but can't think of the name . What was it Dave? Great informative video as always Dave! Take care and stay safe my friend !

[@TinkerinOnIt]

I was thinking the same as you . I could be wrong but the beatles dear prudence keeps popping up in my thoughts. But i know alot of the bands took riffs from the beatles id like to fiqure it out too.

[@jasondalton3507]

Dave doing the catfish twerk.

[@dinkoverstinkcatfishing5722]

Another great video Dave 👍

[@rodneydunfee9503]

Butt crack or not, thanks for another great video Dave! Lol

[@dalehayslip5008]

Great video keeping coming.

[@cornbreadburgess1950]

I love the channel and the content Dave been watching you for some time now, Raising two grand children and Disabled ,I wish I could send you a sack full of cash brother but for now a like is all I can do.i tried to fish with chicken worked great when it got to tired to tread water, Lol just kidding brother hope you got a chuckle.see you on the next one.

[@jeffchaffee1235]

Great information, Thank you for making your videos there great.

[@davidfrueauff6933]

Hair looks great. If staying in contact w bait wouldn't having the weight closer to the hook give more feedback?

[@daltondumont8992]

Those are my two favorite reels for kings out here on the sac river

[@jeffchaffee1235]

Is that the Sacramento river in California? I’m in Modesto, what kind of fish do you fish for?

[@jeffchaffee1235]

That’s a dumb question da, king salmon

[@daltondumont8992]

Stripers catfish kings steelhead sturgeon

[@bobbygreen2291]

Ats alright Dave ,,you just keep pickin that guitar and I will keep watching

[@fredziffel3443]

That's the 2nd butt crack I've had to witness today. The first was a horror show. Maybe my eyes were still burning from that one.. I too, prefer Shimano but all of mine are bassin/cat bait caster reels. I only have one that is specifically "cat fishin" reel. Good to see someone using theirs!

[@EastTexasAnglerJordan]

I was catching tons of 2lb blues trolling with lipless cranks for hybrids and nothing on cut bait now I know why, dang ole spawn!

[@NLARA01]

Great video sir

[@MsNicole1226]

I see that madkats pole ❤

[@giggigidy6998]

Catfish Dave with another one... 👍💪👊✌️

[@daboot3346]

Another great video

[@markchop6237]

Dave. Magic8 says bump all the times. And remembers this crack kills.

[@davefisher5196]

Bumped the Mississippi today Current pretty strong had 80lb trolling motor on 9 going .8mph. Caught 4 dinks

[@rexwright2386]

I like that reel

[@shanemorris7349]

I like them diawa seagates i got penn squalls. Thinking bout gettin seagate tho

[@sugarsnap7883]

what about a small non level wind ?? ☺️😉 , theres an abu, theres a Calcutta,.. pen squidder,.. ahh, line size limitation, without option of braid,..

[@isaaclim2958]

The rods will bend, they will bow. It just depends on the throw

[@collieer]

I don’t have blues in my neck of the woods. Will this work for channel cats, imagine it would for flatheads but

[@darrellclintonoutdoors9169]

Hey Dave when will you or will you ever go back to bank fishing

[@hunterseibert7567]

What rod are you running with that reel Dave?

[@catfishviking4360]

Good video

[@markwilliams903]

Sad part is a bass rod & reel is all I have. Don’t fish for cats enough to invest in anything else. Hopefully that will change.

[@fishin-impossible2992]

It's hard to believe that the catfish are in the dead of spawn this early in the year. Wonder what the water temperature is in Tenn right now

[@haroldcale4767]

Now a days I catch and release, I can only bank fish and that is ok by me. go fish.

[@tennesseemattoutdoors5405]

Nasty weather out. I can watch a CD video of some fishing atleast

[@sugarsnap7883]

got the deal about the lighter set up,.. got the deal about shallower water,.. but why would one ever have thier catfishing rod in hand all day ? just cause you did not have a rod holder ?

[@slimnruby]

Glad to see I'm not the only one loosing gear

[@bubba9823]

Ever fish the Powell river or the clinch

[@terrydeaton9586]

Thanks Dave, what about bank fishermen ? I’m a disabled Veteran. Thanks in advance.

[@thomasdehart548]

I USE MY OLD ZEBCO 33 and i dont have any probs catcing big catfish u dont need all the big expensive stuff

[@catfishviking4360]

Wheeler is coming out of spawn right now

[@hippyman9060]

How about Pond fishing?

[@xsupremepainx8714]

Anyone try a Shimano Tranx for bumpin?

[@aaronmyers7826]

👍

[@jokesonyou5629]

Catfish Dave try some limburger cheese I promise it will do good in spawn

[@nonooutdoor]

❤❤❤

[@jedediahsibley3355]

Love the content, here be your comment!

[@davehadenough5478]

Level winds are for Beginners.

[@au7-721]

I didnt know you were supposed to use bass reels for bass and catfish reels for cstfish. Hope the fish dont find out.

[@pmatheny1115]

I have a rod like that in new condition, can I donate to the channel?

[@jeffchaffee1235]

That’s a 20 size reel, it looks like a 40, I’m not talking about the bumping setup. Maybe I’m wrong but I’m ok being wrong sometimes. It use to be only plumbers had butt cracks now fisherman what’s the world coming to. O nice fish

[@micah7222]

That’s probably a 35 size reel. He bought a few of those a while back.

[@scottgoldsberry2730]

Don't be playing with the 🌩️🌦️🌩️

[@jackienelson5804]

Hi Dave don't loose your pants

[@JEJAK_ARTA]

before fishing, play music first.. have a fun life

[@MarkSmith-on5gg]

those are the size I try to catch for eating those old big fish are the breeders the smaller ones are best to eat I live in Missouri and I try to get channel cats or flat head I very seldom keep the flat heads they are my favorite to eat but I love to just fish for them I really don't like blue cats to eat they are very oily to me

[@ryanayers9341]

Come fish Norris lake

[@myronward203]

First here

[@dancrofford927]

No one cares just watch the video

[@myronward203]

@@dancrofford927 Evidently you cared about my response.

[@dancrofford927]

@@myronward203 only because I couldn't resist telling you that absolutely no one will ever give two shits who's first to comment, do you want a cookie?? Well who cares enjoy the video and move on

[@rickhern8650]

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[@ncdrunkfishermen]

First comment, now gonna watch the video! Woooo!

[@dancrofford927]

Who gives a shit, just watch the video

[@dancrofford927]

I wasn't first and no one absolutely no one gives a shit, wooooooooooo

[@CainSample]

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