Tiny CREEK FISHING for CATFISH with CUT BAIT (Google Maps Creek Fishing) 

Thanks, I appreciate the support! Glad to have you on board!

The rod is an ugly stick GX2. The reel is a Kastking eagle I believe. I like them both a lot.

Sometimes it's like that when you only have a few hours. You have to move with a purpose. Thanks for watching!

Me too! The smaller they are the more interesting I think they are.

@@BackroadsAngling and you never know what you may find.

Had to get the sand out.

I agree!

I guess we live in different states.

@@BackroadsAngling figured as much, was just pointing out a funny law. Probably for invasive plants/species from slime coat/eggs.

It was a channel. There aren't any blue catfish in my area. Once I stopped and thought about it I realized iit had to be a channel.

Still works like a champ!

Thanks!

I was screaming forked tail at myself

Ya I should be kinder to my gear. Thanks!

Then dipped it in the water

Good as new! haha

I forget and do that too when I'm in a hurry to get the fish off and back in the water

Thank you! It was cool to find decent sized fish in this creek!

I think the most important thing is to use a presentation that is easy to use and will catch any fish in the area. I use a jighead (1/8 ounce or 3/16 ounce should be good) and put a worm on it. Everything from big fish to small fish of all species will eat this. Try fishing it on the bottom in deeper holes and around rocks or brush in creeks and rivers. Try different presentations like letting it sit still or if that doesn't work slowly bounce it (reel it in) on the bottom. You can also try suspending the bait by putting a bobber 2-3 ft up the line or adjust length depending on depth. As for spots, use google maps to find creeks in your area that are adjacent to public land. On google maps you can spot river bends and deep holes (they have a darker color than shallow spots). Drop the jighead - worm into these holes and it's only a matter of time before something bites.

I think I can use a trot line but I prefer to catch them with a rod.

They are fun. Especially in a small creek setting like this. I hope you catch one soon! Thanks!

No, I live a really long ways away from Lojo. I wish he lived close to me though. Would be cool to see him out and about. Thanks for watching!

Is this maryland?

No it's in the midwest

Fun for sure. Thanks!

Yes, and with a light rod when you are expecting something tiny it can catch you by surprise!

I just recently (last 5 yrs or so) started fishing small creeks again. Like you I did a lot of this fishing as a kid but I did less and less as I got older. It feels good to go back to fishing the way I started. Thank you!

Yea I been taking a 27 mile float trip every yr the last few yrs takes about 3 days untouched waters are the best!

Thanks!

@@BackroadsAngling np man

I believe the rod I was using here was an ugly stick GX2 and the reel is a kastking valiant eagle. I have had good luck with the kastking reels in the $30-60 range.

Sounds like a fun spot!

We have a fishy fish that snaps our sticks, our line, or the sticks get pulled out of the ground. Legend has it the fishy fish is still lurking around with the sticks still hanging out of its mouth.

I think I was using 10lb in this video. You wouldn't need that heavy though. I think 6 lb would be about right

@@BackroadsAngling yeah 👍 I use to be a full out Crappie man & sunfish. Occasionally I would catch things that was much too big for 6 lb line & light hook 🪝 like 1/0. I caught a nice eater blue Catfish on it & a couple Channel Cats. I don't recall but in N.C. I was 🎣 fishing for Bass & hooked a 10+ Channel catfish & ended up jumping in so that it didn't snap my line, I threw it up on the bank. I filleted it & cooked a delicious meal for my mom & I. Good 👍 🎣 Luck fishing 🎣

@@gerald4133 Sounds like a nice channel. 10+ lbs is a good one. Probably tasted good too!

@@BackroadsAngling yes it did I wasn't going loose it , I could tell the line was about to snap at the bank so jumped in after it! So I got wet, I tossed up in the bank . Later I filet it & cooked fried catfish for mom & me. Delicious 😋

Dang, a world record by 3ft!

@@BackroadsAngling it's the other Way around 4ft long outta a 7ft creek mybad 😂

@@jackboys_ripped_lips7322 The world record is 47.25 inches and 58 lbs so you still would have had the record. Hope you registered it.