Great job that looked like a fun day

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve!

@KenPhillips-kq6ex

11 ай бұрын

I'm not hard of haring and I can't hear him either. Speak up .

@DNA_Catfishing

10 ай бұрын

Hey joe! Where are the videos for this year buddy? Me and Steve want more. Did you start golfing?😆

Dude those Flathead were MASSIVE!!!! Really appreciated you explaining the importance of taking days to learn a body of water. Something I need to do myself. Tight Lines man 🎣

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Time on the water is key!! Thanks for watching

awesome video Joe as always. When you were talking and the rod was going down behind you 🤣🤣 I always find myself yelling at the screen when that happens!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. It's hilarious going back and looking at the footage 🤣

Great Advise ,Looked Like A Perfect Time And Perfect Place ,Great Fish As Always

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

Very good instructional video, man. One of the best ones out there, to be honest.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Love it! I appreciate the teaching angle. Subscribed to learn!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it. Thanks for watching!!

Awesome stuff man! Your pools are local to me and I’ve just starting catfishing and really appreciate the videos. Looking forward to learning and watching you land these nice fish!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I appreciate you watching, I try to put a new video out once a week. Good luck on the water. The flathead bite should start picking up in the next couple weeks

Great video and advice, Joe!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

Nothing better than having a plan to do something different and it pays off! Just like being a kid again. Awesome video!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! Thanks again for watching

Great day on the water!! I do the same thing, always looking for different areas.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. That's the best way to grow as an angler.

What a great day and video. Great job!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

21 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you for watching

Awesome content man! I’ll be with ya all the way watching and learning! Hopefully get to fish with ya one day!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Love to see those big ones swim away! Nice work dude!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Fantastic! Most consistent Flathead fishing on KZread!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching

It dont get much better than that for flathead fishin! Great video!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Nice video…you are right about time on the water..I’m learning as I go…trying to be more consistent at catching those flatheads in these East Texas lakes and small rivers..past couple years I’ve caught more and more

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Time on the water is what it's all about. Thanks for watching!

Wow Joe you were on fire , thanks for the tips

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for checking it out

Awesome video, you got the best flathead content going Joe...

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate that!

You are right about me not wanting to scan the area and learn where they are . I normally fish 8 rods and I think I am going to cut down to 5 and spend less time at a spot and move more. I think I get lazy and don't want to move as much because of the extra work. I am glad I found your channel. keep up the good work. Tony from Texas

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, and good luck on the water this year!!

New subscriber. Man I’m enjoying your videos!! You are dragging those monsters in like there’s no tomorrow!! Way too awesome!! 👍🏾👍🏾

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for checking out the channel!

Awesome Flathead fishing buddy you are one of the best out there catching them monster flathead

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Dale! Thanks for watching!!

Great day on the water for sure! And thank you for explaining that catching these big beautiful flatheads takes work. That's why I get a little irritated when people want spoon fed information that my friends and I have worked hard for. Idk where in PA you are at but where I live in SW PA flathead popularity has exploded which makes it a bit harder to catch the true monsters (we still do tho). Keep up the the great content and tight lines!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben. A lot of folks don't realize the time and effort it takes to stay on these fish. Thanks for watching!

Another great video bud!!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

Great fishing and advice. Thanks...

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

22 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

Great video Joe. Hopefully I get my boat back for post spawn. Got new graph I haven't gotten to even use yet.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Hope you get back on the water soon

Awesome fishing man!! Beautiful views also. I fish the Delaware and this past weekend caught my pb Kat. Heck of a time 🤙

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

11 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Congratulations on the new pb.

That’s always my problem Joe. I make a trip to the river and fish the obvious barges. I rarely get to make the trips and hard to spend time really looking at what I should even when I plan to search the right way. Good video Joe and to this day I love solo fishing.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, it sucks and takes away from fishing but is very necessary. Even if you only look around for a hr or 2, it's worth it. Thanks for watching my man!

@catfishingwithcahoon8158

2 жыл бұрын

Always do brotha.

Nice video. Great catch

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great fish and great video!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

If a feller caught big ones every time he went out it would not be fun anymore it would be like a job.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right

@shakyleg5929

2 ай бұрын

I've said it in the past and I say it now. I think I could do catfishing for a living

I live in the same area as you them 30 pound class fish fight harder than the upper 40s do most of the time keep up the good work might see you on the river this summer

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

I'd have to agree. Those 30lb class fish are typically super rowdy. But when a 40-50lber wants to turn it on, hold on! Lol. Thanks for watching

Great video!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

I just happened across your channel by chance.great action. The main reason I subscribed is looking forward to the “how to videos “ so many show just catching. I want to learn so can try theses techniques out for myself. That’s half the fun. Thank you

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Ай бұрын

Hopefully I'll have more released soon on the channel

Wow I just started fishing for cats. Thanks for the info. Great fish.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

No problem at all. Thanks for watching and good luck on the water.

great content thx for sharing

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice catch buddy

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Great video bud I only wish I could catch fish like that

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Kevin. I appreciate you watching

Great Video my Friend and there’s nothing like a Lunker Cat on the end of your Line. There a little Hole and tributary about 20 feet deep off the New River in a tiny place called McCoy that holds some of the biggest Cats I’ve ever seen come out of that small of a Spot lol. Stay safe my Friend Semper Fidelis

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and that's awesome!

I've also adopted the hunter mindset. A lot of the time I get bit within the first 10 minutes.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Nice fish For sure

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks again for watching!!

Awesome video brother!!! Need to come down here brother fish Santee with me I'm like 15 minutes away from Lake Moultrie keep up the great work my friend

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Bill! I'd love to come down there, maybe one day...

21.5 lbs flathead back in 2000 on the Mississippi in Illinois

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

11 ай бұрын

Nice!

Nice video good content thx

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome video brotha New sub to your channel seen Love big cat fever rods

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! Big Cat Fever rods are my go-to rods

Starting @ 4:30 music to my ears!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Nice fish

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

One day I will get one of those. Great video

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ncmooutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 you ever fish Missouri River?

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

@@ncmooutdoors I never have but heard there's some giants in that river

@ncmooutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 yes big blues. Flathead aren't as big and plentiful but as some places

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

I hope to fish that river one day

Awesome fishing, when can I see the how too on the grafting, what reels are you using?

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! I got a scanning video in the works....I use Penn Fathom lw reels

awesome fish, did you ever fish the allegheny river up at templeton,pa, we have a camp up there

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

I personally haven't made it up that far but a good friend of mine fishes up there and does pretty well with flatheads

6:20 is a beautiful fish

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

I agree! Thanks for watching

Which pool is home for you? I'm on 9 of the Mississippi. Love the channel.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the channel! Montgomery pool on the ohio river is my home pool however, I typically fish from Pittsburgh to hannibal dam in wv

You have to do that so the fish can get tired so then you could just reel it in

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

7 күн бұрын

Thanks

You have to do that

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

9 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

Wow what a fish. I just got a boat for my retirement. 16’ deep V Sylvan. I’m close to the Allegheny River in Franklin Pa and Oil City Pa. it doesn’t have a upgrade fish finder. Question do you troll for cats or do you anchor up? Like your videos.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

I typically anchor fish when targeting flatheads. Enjoy your retirement and thanks for watching!

New subscriber here!! What rod holders are those on your rails? Nevermind found them in the description

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the channel!

What equipment are you using? Why do you pull line out while you are reeling them in?

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

I run Big Cat Fever medium-heavy action rods, penn fathom 20lw reels, and Slimeline mono line....Im constantly adjusting my drag, while in the rod holder I typically keep my drag very tight so I can turn the fish right away, then while reeling them in, I adjust. I have links in the video's description of the tackle I run if your interested in checking it out. Thanks for watching!

Which pool are you exploring? I fish the RC byrd, racine pools mostly!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

This video was shot in the New Cumberland pool. It's half PA water, half West Virginia water

Your welcome

@rexwright2386

2 жыл бұрын

I bank fish so I don't have way get to uther spots

what main line and leader line do you use please lmk

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

9 ай бұрын

I typically use 40lb main line and go up on my leader line to 60-80lb for extra abrasion resistance. All Slimeline products from Catch The Fever

What reels are you using

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Penn fathom l/w

I would recognize that voice of that audience member anywhere . Thats dan deaugustine.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Does he have a real nice pontoon boat?

New sub! Liked 😃😃😁🙏

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You fish a lot of spots I do a few summers ago I was headed for a brush pile realized u was headed for the same brush pile I turned my pontoon off course to go to the other side of the river and you guys turned off at the same time. Thank you for releasing all your fish. I'd like to talk to ya sometime we both at the ramp. Feel better man. We support ya in what you going through

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

If you ever see me, stop by and say hello. Good luck this year on the water. The rivers about to warm up quick here

Quick question does any one know why he pulls some line out by hand

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

I'm constantly checking and adjusting my drag. I never realized how often I did it till I started making videos, 😆

I just caught my pb flathead i didn’t weigh it but that looks really close to it so mine was around that range too😅

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Good stuff!!

New to the channel and it's great!!!! Nice fishing!!!! I'm seriously considering a big cat fever rod. If you don't mind me asking, which action were you using? Medium heavy? Keep up the good work!!!!!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I use medium heavy action rods when fishing the ohio river for flatheads.

@Flathead-fb5tk

Жыл бұрын

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 Thanks for the reply man!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

No problem

What is the reason you pull drag by hand everytime you stop reeling in

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Mainly to check my drag and double check it's not locked up. I leave the drag very tight in the rod holder to prevent the flatheads from turning and running back into cover. Once I get the fish turned, I adjust it and back it off..This particular video though, I was having issues with with one of the reels sticking.

How do I hook a big cat in a lake that 250 foot deep from the bank

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

7 ай бұрын

Same way you would in a lake in 5ft of water.

What river are you on ? I’m new. Awesome day for you!!!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

I was fishing the Ohio River. Thanks for watching

Where abouts are you fishing at brother ? Nice flats !

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

I fish the Ohio in WV and Pennsylvania

The biggest flathead I’ve ever caught was 14lbs and 6-7 ounces

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

They're a blast. Stay after them. It took me a long time to catch my first flathead.

Is that a G3 or seaark?

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

11 ай бұрын

G3 Sportsman 200

What river in pa is this?

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Ohio river

Where was this like City

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Bout 30 miles north of Pittsburgh

What kinda boat and what size is it?

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

29 күн бұрын

G3 Sportsman 200, 21'

By the way, if you catch it a catfish like that, you’re gonna have to hold it in the mouth and yes, they will bite you so I recommend wearing gloves

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

7 күн бұрын

I call them "kitten mittens." And wear them every time now a days

If you know, I have a friend and if you go to his KZread channel, it’s called outdoor boys so subscribe to them and they’ll add you for the next video of catching flathead carp channel catfish?

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

7 күн бұрын

Ill check it out!

Why do you keep pulling line off your reel when fighting a fish?

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Im checking my drag. I leave my drag locked pretty tight when the rods in the rod holder, then adjust as I'm fighting the fish.

What line do you usr

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

I use 40 or 50 lb Slimeline mono for mainline and 60 or 80lb Slimeline Heavy Cover leader line. Thanks for watching!

@jackmunns9503

Жыл бұрын

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 Allright thank you

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

No problem

Yo, I caught a flathead before it was 155 pounds

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

7 күн бұрын

World Record! Congrats

Are They still Spawning currently?

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. The flathead bite won't pick up around here till the end of July/early Aug

Why you keep pulling out line.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

9 ай бұрын

I constantly check and adjust my drag depending on where I'm at with the fish. Kind of an ADD thing, lol

Dope content 👍👍

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the channel!

Why do you pull line out ?

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Im checking my drag. I leave it locked down in the rod holder so I can turn the fish before he runs back into cover. After I get them turned, I'm constantly playing the drag. In this video though, one of my reels was acting up and drag was sticking.

@fabiangarcia3336

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh I get you , nice fish tho man !

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

We're in the Ohio river are u fish man ?

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Mainly Pennsylvania and WV

@heyyo6333

Жыл бұрын

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 hell yeah man I'm in Lawrence county Ohio tristate area of wv,KY , Ohio . Between gallipolis Ohio and green up dam in KY . Ever treaded any of these water looking for some tips .

Is the thumbnail catfish a 5 foot 9 inches long ?.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Not quite!

@karlaug4450

Жыл бұрын

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 Thanks for the info. .I just like to know what I usually see . Good day .

If you know, catfish can get 155 feet

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

7 күн бұрын

Wow

Circle hooks and flathead don't get along

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

22 күн бұрын

They're not always ideal, but they get the job done, with very little chance of gut hooking

I would like to have the hat you are wearing. it's bada$$

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

I got it at catchthefever.com

@shawntinawoodrum3336

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I appreciate it

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

No problem. Thanks for watching the video

A catfish is not a gamefish. Not in my state .

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Ай бұрын

What state are you from?

I got an excellent idea for you..I stead of doing an instructional video of you in your boat with your sonar going spit to spot talking about putting time in on the water, why don't you do an instructional video on bank fishing? Not many of us have big fancy boats or sonars. We have to pound the ground, on shore with ever dwindling shore line access because of lack of accessibility for fishing.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea! Trust me, I put plenty of time in for years, fishing the river banks before I busted my butt, saved up and bought a "fancy" boat and sonar.

@rondoofnightmare775

2 жыл бұрын

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 As much as I would love to own a boat and sonar, I'm handicapped. That makes operating a boat very hard

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely understandable. If I were you, I'd be targeting just below dams and/or creek mouths for flatheads. Those are 2 great feeding ground type areas that are typically accessible from the bank.

@rondoofnightmare775

2 жыл бұрын

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 Thank you. I'll be looking for dam fishing spots this week. As for creek mouths...all the ones here are on private property. Have to have a boat for that. I mainly fish public access sites at or near boat ramps. Some of them actually have great structure and deep holes. When I am targeting Flatheads I usally fish closer to shore versus throwing out in the main channel.

Where the tips?????

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

2 ай бұрын

Guess you weren't paying attention

I'm an old hard of hearing man ,son. When you catch a fish your easy to hear. When your just talking, I can't get the speaker close enough to hear you.

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

I need to work on that! Thank you for watching

has nothing to do with fishing,but trying to figure out your tatoos o n your shoulder?? still havent got a clue?? just curious...

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

My initials, in some weird font. I was an idiot when I was a teenager, 😆

That's a pig congratulations

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good stuff as always Joe! We fish the same water - we need to meet up so I can toss you a beer or two! Check out or channel & hit me up! Marty & Ben Weir @ Tie One On Outdoors!

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I'll check out the channel

If you know, I have a friend and if you go to his KZread channel, it’s called outdoor boys so subscribe to them and they’ll add you for the next video of catching flathead carp channel catfish?

@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223

7 күн бұрын

Thanks