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Thank you it sure was!

Thanks man. it could happen just keep trying

It was nice to meet you out there bud! Ended up with some bait, so I'm fishing the neuse right now. When I get my camera fixed or get a new one I'll get back to making videos. We should get together sometime. I'll show you how to catch some nice cats on Kerr, out on the boat.

I typically keep ones 10lbs and under, but only about 6 a year. Anything 15+ I put back

That pole has reeled in sharks and gators. No 200lb fish is going to snap it.

Never tried frogs. I'm sure they work though

@@JonBoatRiverCats hit them in the head....a knock out and when you bait through the stomach they are alive and move with a Heavy weight on the bottom....Instant Bottom Bait

get a Bat or a Thick stick and Knock frogs out and pile them into a buckett....Presto

@@WAUK-TOWN74 might try them sometime

Thank you so much!

Was for me too! thank you!

I was trying to figure out what would work though about spray foam also. But I've since upgraded. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the sub!

Lol idk I have one guy I'm sure that dislikes every video I post. Haters is all

Where is that? Could be choice of bait or the water you're fishing

Thank you definitely the biggest fish I've ever caught. Glad you enjoyed the video!

There's no secret honestly. Bait and location are the main thing. I like dragging because I cover a lot of water vs sitting still. But once I find some decent fish, I will run back through them. Fresh bait is key. Only frozen bait I would use is skipjack or hickory shad. So, main keys are bait, rig, and location. And lastly when dragging you're mainly getting a reaction bite.

I'm suspending in this video, but yes I mainly drag the bottom with a Santee rig and 1.5 oz drift weight tied to my 3 way with 12 lb test. That way if my weight snags I don't lose the whole rig. Highly recommend getting some planer boards and messing around with dragging.

Thanks!

Man it was a trip of a lifetime for me. Glad my video brought enjoyment to you.

Born and raised

I was suspending in this video, but I was slowly drifting maybe .2 mph

Yep did what I needed it to do.

Weldon would be the closest for me.

Chances are it was older than me and I'm almost 35. It's very important to release the big breeders. The more they weigh the more eggs they produce which means higher fry survival rates which means more good genes put back in the water. Anything over 15 lbs that can sustain itself and has a undoubtedly chance to grow into a trophy I release. Glad you enjoyed the video!

Yeah I'm alright just been working really hard and trying to get some new camera equipment my camera quit on me.

I get the putting food on the table part. And the reason is to let them grow. If everyone kept the fish they caught we wouldn't have any. If I was poor then I would keep more, but I keep about 6 a year. I don't live off of catfish.

​@@JonBoatRiverCatsnah most keep almost all of them, but I always turn lose the breeders

It was a big one thanks man

Thanks man just tell him to hold the chair and reel that big joker in

Thanks it was a great day on the water for sure

Haha thanks I try

Thank you! I'm sure that fish is still swimming around somewhere in that water for someone else to catch and enjoy the fight like I did.

I'm glad you enjoy it I never get tired of reeling in big ones

This was a blue catfish we don't have flatheads that big here. I'm also guessing you're in Missouri. The Missouri state record flathead is 77 lbs. At 103 that was most likely a blue. Only a few states have even seen a 100+flathead. Great fish tell him I said congratulations

I fish the Roanoke river in NC and VA and I'm glad you enjoy the videos bud!

Anything over 15lbs goes back, and I only keep a about 6 eaters per year. Hope you enjoyed the video!

So do I. Still remember it like yesterday. Glad you enjoyed it!

Roanoke river.

Thanks!

Thank you!

Thank you!!

Not an easy fish to maneuver, but I agree. Hard to quit.

Lol

I believe we could be friends :)@@JonBoatRiverCats

@@indianacreekwalker4474 That's a possibility haha good stuff brother

Thank you! it sure was a beast

Certain parts of the year like spring and fall big baits are the go to. In the winter and summer I run smaller baits. So you are partly correct on that aspect

Yeah I was a little weaker 9 months ago lol. Thanks glad you enjoyed the video!

YOU DID GREAT BUD , cant you install a bar that helps you to weight the fish ? you just have to hang the basculle on the bar. I'ts just a idea ...@@JonBoatRiverCats

@@peterderidder9922 thanks and if I had a bigger boat I might would do something like that. It's hard to weigh a fish that big

Fishing gear is more important, I forgot my belt that day lol. Thanks

@@JonBoatRiverCats lol it's all good man just messing with ya great catches what water way was they taken from dint give the exact location but like a lake or river name

@@darkmagician9460 Roanoke river on the Virginia side. And thanks man. I know you were kidding but I did leave it at home. I get up at 3 am that time of year to hit the water and my brain is foggy that time of morning lol

@@JonBoatRiverCats lol ok your a ways away from me I'm in Alabama and it looked like the black warrior river close to the house and it sounds like you love hunting and fishing as much as I do you forgot your belt I have been in a hurry to hit the water and tlforgot what the belt holds up and my blue nose pit looks at me like and your the intelligent one 🤣🤣🤣

Hellcat Patriot rod from Catch The Fever.

I use Slime Line from Catch The Fever. And the rod I caught the 94 on was a Patriot Hellcat also from Catch The Fever. If you would like to get one I have a discount code you can use. Use code JBRC10 at checkout and you get 10% off anything on their website. Hope you enjoyed the videos!

@@JonBoatRiverCats thank you for the info man. You seem like a good guy great videos thanks for the reply bro.

@@markbedford461 no problem brother more than happy to help and thank you. Glad you enjoy them.

The 50's are great for casting and hold plenty of line if you're doing just that. If drifting I would go with the 60's for more line capacity. And thanks man

Thank you! It helps!