Using BIG Baits for Early Summer Catfish

[@andrew68067]

dude awesome catch you are so lucky to be able to catch catfish as big as that. for me when i catch a 10 pounder i am jumping out of my skin in excitement and here you are with a 40 pounder and you are just like that’s a good sized fish.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It is easy to get spoiled fishing here.

[@Legallyblindoutdoors]

Love watching the rod tip go down

[@KayakCatfish]

Me too. That is always my favorite part of fishing.

[@isaiahwebster209]

This guy should have way more subs than 20k!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Isaiah!

[@carlthomason4038]

@@KayakCatfish Man you should post more videos. Where are you fishing at?

[@tommycornforth5150]

Good to see you still pulling in those monsters in. LOOKS LIKE FUN!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tommy!

[@rickygroover]

Monster blues! Awesome vid!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Ricky!

[@clarkbreen4634]

Really happy for you to have a day like this

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Clark!

[@michaelrogers4285]

Great job Justin !!!!!! Really enjoyed watching, you caught some awesome fish today 👍😎🎣🦈

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Michael!

[@fishingnotcatching594]

Great Fisherman's Karma... no expectations but still get out on water... and gets paid. Wooo hoo

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I had a fun day.

[@harveysizemore6100]

I am still fishing the spawn here. Being patient and determined. Its still better than the couch and tv. Great job bud!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Harvey!

[@stephenhair5501]

That first fish was pissed and lucky that some of your gear didn't get knocked out! Nice fish for the Spawn period. Thanks for sharing!! Fish on!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Every time I have lost gear overboard it has been due to a fish going crazy like that.

[@bearableoutdoors3167]

Slow here rivers still flooded. Awesome fish..keep up the good work

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Hope the flooding subsides there soon.

[@Junkyard129]

another great video, keep'em coming!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@Richhatfield9568]

nice bunch of big fish! thanks always for great videos

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Delbert!

[@kccatfishing4929]

Thats what im talking about Justin. Nice fish!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@ryanharrod1155]

Those were some bruisers. Nice 😁💪🏼

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Ryan!

[@davidyager4603]

Great catch,good to see some big blues caught on the beds,bet you where pumped.congratulations!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks David!

[@tomw3380]

Thanks for the video Justin. Three great fish and only one camera shy. Keep them coming.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tom!

[@andrewbrooks2082]

Thank you for sharing videos of your fishing. I really enjoy them and definitely learn a lot from them.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Andrew!

[@CatfishWeekly]

Great day on the water!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It was a fun trip.

[@keithbartlett6708]

Get some!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It was a fun trip.

[@greenpea9412]

Boom. Great day on the water especially considering the spawn is active.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It was a fun day.

[@jameshollon8144]

Great Video! MAN that was some BIG BLUES. Thanks for sharing.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks James!

[@shaunflanegin9491]

Kayak Catfish . How are you setting your drag?

[@HaveSonWillTravel]

Great fishing. I’m waiting for the spawn to get done.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@hustonwitt9425]

Dang nice fish my friend, it's always nice when you can catch something that big.Im glad the big bate gave big fish.👍🐟

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Huston!

[@Jerryshipping12]

I second the lake fishing and that one was just saying that you look like poop so he was just helping you out! Lol

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! He gave me the full release lol.

[@ScottyhillakaFishn4Him]

dude u rock! amidst a spawn, still slamming tanks! keep it coming brother

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Scotty!

[@catfishassassination3821]

Awesome day of fishing there brother

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@TheReloaderDude]

WoW!! That was redemption plus. 😁

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It was a fun trip.

[@troutmagnetman]

Wow......awesome day.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Randy!

[@discoveryoutdoorskcfishing236]

Excellent fish! It was a good day.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@southernhollar2610]

Thank you for puttin in the extra camera angles

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Glad you like them.

[@catfishruinedtrophycatfish7998]

Nice fish I loved the escape of the first such hart break lol you waa so. In shock and disappointment lol I laughed sorry it was funny I know the feeling

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Haha! Yeah it happens from time to time. All you can do is just laugh about it when it does.

[@aquilesamparan8919]

WOW what a day brother.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It was a fun time.

[@aquilesamparan8919]

@@KayakCatfish would be really cool to go fishing with you sometime !

[@lsoutdoors2354]

Wow nice blues

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@cheryl.539]

Good quality fish Justin. Keep it up.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Chezzy!

[@jaredhayes977]

Like your channel man

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jared!

[@briansuttles492]

You got to turn that frown upside down, great big smile lol. Great video, keep posting l'll keep watching, stay safe

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Brian!

[@survivingwith812catfishing]

Your on fire 🔥 this year man !!! Rollin !

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It has been a great year.

[@KeithDocReed]

Big fan Justin

[@2strokin70]

You know....i am beyond jealous of the amount and size of fish you consistently catch...and she agrees man let those cuss words fly out ..lol after long your tongue is gonna be hurting from biting it so much!😁 she still gets a giggle every time you laugh ..lol keep catching those "golly whoppers" I need to know if that is on your t-shirts because I for sure I'm going to get one if it is..if it's not please consider it..lol

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! I do need to add a golly whopper t shirt to the lineup. Thank you for watching!

[@2strokin70]

@@KayakCatfish man as soon as I see you posted a new video I'm on it..youre the reason I've gotten back into fishing heavily again..i think my girlfriend may be getting me a kayak for my bday next month..and we've had record flooding here so the Arkansas River is WAAAY up as well as the lakes and the catfishing particularly is great! Im ready!

[@2strokin70]

@@KayakCatfish here's the rough draft slogan..."I don't "dink" around..i catch golly whoppers"🤣 and you can most definitely use that lol..

[@saw42581]

Man awesome fish

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@OdinAllDaddy]

Yesterday i caught a blue catfish about that size on a spinnerbait! Was looking for bass on the flats and he hammered it! 12 lb mono lol

[@KayakCatfish]

I bet that was a fun surprise.

[@OdinAllDaddy]

@@KayakCatfish heck yea 25 lb blue on a abu Garcia baitcaster was crazy.

[@KillerBeeOutdoors]

awesome day man!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@hobo7070]

That’s what I’m talking about! Great fish especially during the spawn. Wonder if he’s starting or finishing...you give me hope...

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Water temp on this section of the river is 75 so it could go either way.

[@codyrobison6817]

Never fails brotha awesome stuff

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Cody!

[@erictorres4589]

Great catches 👍🏽👍🏽

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Eric!

[@jermeycampbell7010]

I have watched a lot of your videos! Very enjoyable! New subscriber.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jeremy! I appreciate you watching and subscribing.

[@marshlandoutdoors2592]

That is some nice cats brother keep up the good work and god bless

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@marshlandoutdoors2592]

@@KayakCatfish you are welcome I myself love catfishing

[@christopherpcreation]

Nice catch

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Christopher!

[@knight5188]

Awesome kayak setup man. Need to modify mine

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@markgrant1508]

You can't catch em from the couch. That's the truth!!! Awesome job.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Mark!

[@chadnolte1546]

Awesome video i already seen the fish earlier on facebook man that was some nice fish justin. Way to go. Your the man besafe and god bless ya. Bring on the next video

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Chad!

[@stevenkimbrell8796]

Since I come across your channel here on KZbin I have enjoyed it I really like the blue cats better than I do the flatheads I like the blue cat and a channel cat for the evening I'm not too big on the flatheads but to catch a big fish that 30 245 in that would be awesome and thank you for sharing the videos thank you for doing the videos well I wished I could go up there and just catch one about 15 pounds that would be great for me so I enjoy your channel thank you very much

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Steven! I am glad to hear you are enjoying the videos.

[@Hunter01165]

You have a nice kayak setup, but I suggest you should get a boat so you are safe out there on the water. Love your videos. Good luck to you and keep the lines tight.

[@KayakCatfish]

I have had boats before. Kayaks are way more fun and much cheaper to maintain and operate. Irresponsible boaters are what makes the water unsafe and being in a boat doesn’t protect you from them.

[@62oldawg]

Great video! As usual you're heavy weights! And during the spawn no less! Think I might try some extra large baits. Seems to attract trophy fish!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Good luck! Hope you catch some whoppers.

[@coreyfrasnelly7364]

You sir have beaten the spawn today 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@KayakCatfish]

I won the battle but will lose the war lol.

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

Nice fish buddy

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jeff!

[@spyder8490]

Awesome video

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Brian!

[@fishingislife6778]

Love ur videos I am going to go fishing Friday using gulp minnows live worms and trick worms

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Christian! Good luck on Friday!

[@jokingbutnotkidding2607]

Those are some good fishes !!! What a catch you got there, love the accent too I’m new to the channel, gonna stick around 👍🏻

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and subscribing.

[@KentDrumz]

you hate to see that happen! Dang lol. On the brighter side you're still on them.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I got a little redemption.

[@dereka8041]

I hear just a bit of like....... New England accent? "That's a goooood feesh." "Gooood feesh."

[@mitchdroese84]

You are killing it with these videos. Keep em coming!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Mitch!

[@bowmanayers5973]

You catch catfish ten times bigger than than my PB every time you catch a catfish!😂

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! Keep after them. Just a matter of time before you hook into a golly whopper.

[@jefferywine6249]

Looks like the big females are feeding after their nesting

[@KayakCatfish]

Yeah those first two were fat for their size.

[@marktempleton346]

Damn I'm starting to get pretty good at guessing the length of your fish after watching your videos Justin. I was within a 1/2 inch on the second one and an inch off on the 40 incher. Nice fish for spawning time!

[@KayakCatfish]

Just guess under 40 inches and you will be right 99.9% of the time lol

[@rickyferguson2362]

Just sub.!! Can’t wait to see morevideos

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Ricky!

[@saltydog8244]

Hey Justin , nice blues. Out of curiosity, what is the deepest water you have had big flat heads from? Thanks for sharing.

[@russellkamp8923]

Wow! I am glad I found your channel. I hope these tactics work in Texas. How deep were you fishing?

[@KayakCatfish]

30 feet deep on that trip. Good luck!

[@have-a-nice-day347]

This guy catches my PB catfish regularly Edit: Nvm all his fish are bigger than mine

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! Thank you for watching!

[@Murdant]

Hey Justin, I know you primarily fish rivers, but any tips for fishing lake catfish? I live almost exactly between Percy Priest and Center Hill lakes. Thanks!

[@KayakCatfish]

Percy Preist and Center Hill are both reservoirs just like Fort Loudoun and Watts Bar where I fish. Put your baits on good structure. That is the key to success regardless of where you are fishing.

[@rhinohd]

Another Great video Justin! One thing that make me super anxious. Your phone on the gunnel! Have you ever lost one over the side??? Happy Fishing!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Haha! My phone seems to make a lot of people nervous. Thankfully I have never lost one overboard yet.

[@richardsykes7971]

You’re due then Justin I lost mine yesterday , 1400 dollar mistake 🤬

[@rhinohd]

@@richardsykes7971 Been there done that which is why I can't stand watching Justin's phone placement LMAO

[@lojj999]

Great video. What is the reason you switched back to Carolina rig? I know you have been using the knocker rig for a while. Any differences?

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I prefer the knocker rig when drifting and trolling. No need for it when anchored.

[@lojj999]

Man I'm learning so much from ya! I have been out everyday for big flathead in Philadelphia. I will update you!

[@michaelhooksem847]

Finally 🙌🏼

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelhooksem847]

Kayak Catfish and thank you for sure great fishing videos.🙌🏼

[@bradenwomac5000]

hey Justin, I am getting my first kayak here soon. I have always fished off a boat for catfish and I have seen that you fish in Watts Bar as do I. Any tips as to where you are currently catching the big ones in watts bar? (Where) meaning: what depth and what structure.

[@coreyfrasnelly7364]

Hey claimed 38 feet early in the video

[@KayakCatfish]

As I mentioned in the video, I caught those fish in a creek mouth at 30 feet deep. Hope you enjoy your kayak when you get it.

[@jacenpearson6567]

Can you do a video on kayak lake fishing for catfish?

[@catfishruinedtrophycatfish7998]

The lakes there are the river dam up. Look at east tn on Google maps.

[@KayakCatfish]

I fish reservoirs so many of my videos are fishing in lake conditions when TVA isn’t generating. Put your baits on good structure. That’s the blueprint to success regardless of where you fish.

[@buchhorn88]

Interesting, so it is legal to use game fish for bait in Tennesse? In Texas, it is not legal to do so.. Texas considers stripers, white bass, bass, crappie, blues, channels and flathead catfish as game fish. You can only use non-game fish for bait (carp, perch, shad, gar). Great video.. keep up the good work!

[@jeffmorris8768]

Texan,s never were to smart.When the Alamo was surrounded by Mexican,s,the Texan,s replied to each other.Who ordered the concrete.

[@2strokin70]

@@jeffmorris8768 🤔

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Yes, perfectly legal to use them here.

[@hikewadepaddle]

Damn, a same day post?! Dont you have grass to cut or something at least? Nice job!

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha!!! I actually did postpone mowing my yard to edit this video.

[@SuperHank777]

Damn been a long time since I’ve been the first to comment on the famous Justin Johnston videos!

[@KayakCatfish]

I published this video 15 minutes later than usual just so you could be on time for once. You’re welcome!

[@SuperHank777]

Kayak Catfish ahahaha. It was on mowing day so I appreciate the consideration !

[@rtvv5026]

Do you catch all of your own bait or do you buy it sometimes? I mainly fish for bass from the kayak, but am thinking about rigging for catfish too.

[@KayakCatfish]

I catch my own bait. I’m too cheap to buy it lol.

[@chrisreumont]

Another great video. Any of those qualify as “golly whoopers”?

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Haha! Yeah I would classify the 43” fish as close to golly whopper size.

[@stanleypoznanski4220]

Great fish what river town and state are you caught them that cool

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I was fishing Watts Bar. It is located in East Tennessee just west of Knoxville.

[@SalineScott]

Rerun!!!! I’ve already seen this episode. Lol. That second one was bigger and you got the marks on it to prove it. lol.

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha!!! All of my videos are reruns. I do the same thing in all of them lol.

[@luisrojas7317]

Great video ! .. how long will the spawn last ?

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It usually lasts about a month.

[@TheCruelbeans]

how much is your kayak set up? im looking to get a kayak for fishing

[@KayakCatfish]

Too dang much lol. I have a few thousand in mine. You can get a quality setup for a few hundred bucks though.

[@Js-bl9ec]

@@KayakCatfish any recommendations on where's the best place to shop for kayaks

[@michaelkidd6095]

Look man you are the best, what's the name of that lake?

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I was on Watts Bar in this video.

[@adamburton418]

Hey i missed comment. were you drifting? or anchored?

[@KayakCatfish]

I was anchored in this video.

[@jordandeboard6339]

Where are you fishing at what state?

[@KayakCatfish]

Watts Bar in Tennessee

[@mh-ml5no]

nice dinks

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks M!

[@brycedehaan9265]

Where you fishing at brother?

[@KayakCatfish]

I was on Watts Bar in this video.

[@2strokin70]

So I'm curious what's your PB catfish ?

[@KayakCatfish]

I don’t know the weight since I never weigh them but the blue cat from my “I’m gonna need a bigger boat” video earlier this year is the biggest I have ever caught.

[@2strokin70]

@@KayakCatfish well I do recall that video and yeah it was big ...hell you've caught so many golly whoppers though ..and I'm still gonna push for you to make a few shirts with that signature saying on them!🤣

[@traylo5440]

What area on Tennessee river were you at

[@KayakCatfish]

Watts Bar

[@dylanwilson8254]

What rod and reels do you use?

[@KayakCatfish]

Check out my gear video

[@martychrisenberry408]

👊

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Marty!

[@jerryearley2684]

Where are you fishing ay ?

[@jerryearley2684]

Where are you fishing at ?

[@KayakCatfish]

I was fishing on Watts Bar.

[@Mac-ek5hp]

Good video just sub you 👍🏽

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@rickymack01]

🙂✝️✌♥️🙋‍♂️

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@jeffmorris8768]

Beautiful bunch of blue,s.Maybe you can float a loan from Panfish so you won,t break your life saving,s on enough tarp award,s to rewallpaper your living room ha,ha.

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha!!! I bet ol Panfish is probably master baiter level 6 by now with as many of those things as he has bought.