Fall Catfishing Trip

mo65 · September 26, 2018, 02:22:56 PM

Spent the weekend at my brother's place for some catfishing, but the weather kept us in the house most of the time. We modded a few reels, serviced a few, and located lots of lost tackle. How does stuff end up in the oddest of places?? At any rate, here's a video he made of some of the fishing. We got wet and muddy, but caught some nice medium size cats, and got to test some projects that we've been working on.

xjchad · September 26, 2018, 03:10:56 PM

I'd love to do some catfishing soon! Great video guys!

Reel 224 · September 26, 2018, 03:11:51 PM

Mike: Looked like a nice time spent with you brother, nice video and narration. The big blue was nice one...........................Joe

Ron Jones · September 26, 2018, 05:39:30 PM

Looks like a lot of fun. Fishing is supposed to be relaxing.
Ron

Midway Tommy · September 26, 2018, 05:47:44 PM

Nice vid, Mike! Looks like you were doing what you should be doing, relaxing & having a good time.

Dominick · September 26, 2018, 06:27:13 PM

Yo Mo way to go. Dominick

54bullseye · September 26, 2018, 09:05:28 PM

Great video Mo I would love to try it sometime !! We only catch Hornpout or Bullhead here in Mass. Nice Fish !!! John

Rivverrat · September 27, 2018, 12:43:52 AM

The Ohio River is one I've always wanted to fish. Some of those clips clearly showed the likely spot those cats you caught came from. My heart speeds up as I get excited, every time I get to see a new river & am able to read it.

Every river is a book & few are not a good read. Many turn the pages much to fast. Liked that Vid... Jeff

mo65 · September 27, 2018, 01:10:18 PM

Quote from: Rivverrat on September 27, 2018, 12:43:52 AM
Some of those clips clearly showed the likely spot those cats you caught came from. My heart speeds up as I get excited, every time I get to see a new river & am able to read it.

That is interesting you say that Jeff! My brothers biggest concern is reading the river. The seams, the eddies, the mud lines, all determine where we'll fish. By the way...his name is Jeff too! Glad you enjoyed the video.

foakes · September 27, 2018, 02:23:22 PM

Thanks, Mike —

Great video work!

Best,

Fred

Darin Crofton · September 27, 2018, 03:35:13 PM

Great video, dinner!!!

steelfish · September 27, 2018, 05:44:35 PM

nice video Mo,

can I ask, whats the small reel your bro is using?

happyhooker · September 27, 2018, 09:30:25 PM

Boy, you guys got into some nice cats.

Frank

mo65 · September 27, 2018, 09:45:53 PM

Quote from: steelfish on September 27, 2018, 05:44:35 PM
nice video Mo,

can I ask, whats the small reel your bro is using?

Hi Alex. That's an ABU Garcia 5500C. He has been using those a lot lately, with circle hooks. Just lets the rod load and very seldom misses a fish. I serviced a few of them for him, added carbontex drags and power handles. I guess I'm old fashioned...I like a reel with a bait clicker...and good ol' J hooks. I love swinging that rod for the hookset.

steelfish · September 27, 2018, 11:30:47 PM

nice a good old thrusty abu 5500c !! (my favorite for light surf fishing is a 6500c3)

because of the longer power handle and the colors of the sideplate and darker spool color, I though he was using a ultra narrow accurate valiant 400
like this one
https://fishingreelreviews.net/review/accurate-valiant-bv2-400-2-speed/