Do Catfish Bite During an Eclipse? (Spring Catfishing)

Spring catfishing from the bank at a big lake during a solar eclipse. The catfish were biting on gizzard shad cut bait. Watch me cook these fish • Crispy Lemon Pepper Ca...
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[@OutsidewithTom]

Watch me cook these fish czcams.com/video/do9uXmVmV0A/video.html

[@pastmasters9591]

I landed my first of 7 carp since Monday using your exact methods man!!! I appreciate everything you've taught

[@OutsidewithTom]

Glad to hear it, congrats!

[@JwG3359]

Great story and adventure!! Spring bite is on here, and I still enjoy watching you land 'em! Thanks Tom, for the solar flare!!

[@OutsidewithTom]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

[@davidgarcia9808]

What a great day of fishing and catching you had Tom. You make me jealous, glad to see you back and can't wait for the carp videos. Later will watch you cooking these eaters. Thanks

[@OutsidewithTom]

Thanks 👍

[@ronaldj538]

You give alot of good information about Catfishing and fishing in general.

[@thomaskass6668]

Great eclipse catfish session tom. Good to see you back out on the bank. Looking forward to see what unfolds for you in 24.

[@OutsidewithTom]

You and me both!

[@isaiahdowns8842]

Tom, you're goated

[@Slice_O_Bread94]

Experiment-
Hypothesis: do catfish bite during an eclipse?
control group: Catfish every other day without an eclipse
Experiment group: Catfish during the eclipse
Observational statement: Testing would suggest catfish do bite during an eclipse but more testing should be instituted.
Conclusion: let's go fishing

[@OutsidewithTom]

I concur with the aforementioned conclusion.

[@kavak1344]

I fished a few hours after the eclipse and had one of the most epic fishing days in a while! I fished four hours and caught around 40 carp, along with some trout, catfish, and a turtle. The bites were non-stop and it was an amazing day🎣

[@OutsidewithTom]

Nice!

[@user-df4yu8po9n]

Hi Tom, love your videos, you get longer fish pliers, than what you're using.

[@OutsidewithTom]

Glad you enjoy the videos, thanks!

[@ron-je2yr]

Nice batch of catfish. I enjoy watching your videos. Have you used circle hooks for cats? I've had good luck with them.

[@OutsidewithTom]

Yep, I've used circle hooks. For the way I fish, I like J hooks better. Thanks Ron.

[@backyardcarp]

I live in the path of totality and fished all day long. Caught one buffalo several hours before the eclipse. No action during the event or any other time of the day.

[@henryschmidt636]

Tom, can you recommend a quality bank chair that can hold a big guy. Can't find anything down here in Florida.

[@OutsidewithTom]

Not sure about that, I got mine at Sam's Club.

[@mump71]

You could look at actual carp fishing chairs, they are very well made and built for big guys if needed.

[@firedaddycarp13]

Nice video Tom!