Winter's BEST Catfishing Hot Spot EXPOSED!

Are you ready to land a monster catfish this winter? In this video, I break down everything you need to know to successfully target trophy catfish in winter, focusing on the deep-water river bottom flats where the giants like to hide.
Where to find winter catfish on deep water river flats.
1.The importance of using planer boards to drag baits effectively along the bottom.
2. Why catfish move to these areas in the winter months.
3. Best practices to prepare your gear and avoid break-offs when battling trophy fish

I'll explain why catfish migrate to deep water in the colder months, how to find these key spots and share my proven method of dragging baits on the bottom with planer boards to trigger bites from massive fish. I'll also go over critical best practices to prevent break-offs, ensuring you're fully prepared when that monster catfish hits your line.

Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to winter catfishing, these tips will help you unlock the secrets of finding and catching trophy catfish when temperatures drop.

Winter trophy catfishing tips
Deep water river flats catfish fishing
Dragging baits for big catfish with planer boards
How to catch catfish in winter
Why catfish go deep in cold water
Preventing break-offs when fishing for big catfish
Winter catfishing techniques for monster blues and flatheads
Best deep water winter catfish spots
Trophy catfish in cold weather fishing
Bottom fishing for winter catfish
If you're looking for a guide to winter catfishing that delivers results, this video is for you. Make sure to LIKE the video, COMMENT with your best winter catfish catches, and SUBSCRIBE for more tips on catching the biggest fish in any season.

Tight lines and happy fishing! 🎣

#WinterCatfishing #TrophyCatfish #DeepWaterCatfish #DraggingBaits #PlanerBoards #CatfishFishingTips #FishingForMonsters #ColdWeatherCatfishing #RiverBottomFlats

[daniels]

I've been watching Steve since his first videos, YEARS ago. He's a great man and fisherman!

[joegrande]

Nice catches Steve catching you some tank catfish 😎😯

[robertflint]

Steve “Catfish King” Douglas, rocking the rivers 🤘😎

[catchfishwithus]

So glad to see you making videos again. Thanks for sharing tour knowledge!

[anglersitch]

Great video as usual Steve! Now I can’t wait to get back out and put my Hydo web net to work😎🎣

[ryanbortzbluecollarfishing]

Good to see you back to doing what you do and posting. I need to get you a set of b Kat boards though

[jessegomez]

Hey Steve -o. how are you Buddy? Looks like you've upgraded your reels, look like Tekotas with line counter, how about an equipment update video, great catches by the way

[danielgrandon]

Thanks for sharing. Good to see you fishing again Steve.

[catchemguideservice]

Great video as always Steve. See you in a couple of months.

[parentsarealien]

Another AWESOME video!!! AND some very nice fish to go along with the video!!!

[earniederboven]

thanks for the info.. and always a great video....

[joerob]

Building a new boat rod rack right now!
Bought a couple new monster rod holders to finish it out! Got one in waiting on the other to arrive USPS service stinks lol

[fishin-impossible]

Man the one that got away. Good video Brother

[scottgray]

Good stuff. Now i dont come down there often but stay outta my spot now i like it to be fresh when i come down to fish it.

[John]

Hey Steve another great video. I see your using new reels, what kind are they?

[TerryMcClendon-li]

Looks like you are using different reels besides the catmax, what reels are they, thanks, great video

[justinowens]

Great video! How long are leaders in wintertime dragging ?

[markb.]

14:45- Awfully brave man setting a tripod up like that on the stern of the boat... 🙂

Do you ever take a couple nice cats home for a fish fry??

[joegrande]

I've lost a nice striper because my fly snap broke. I should of used 70lb braid an used an Alberto knot with 8lb monofilament 32 inches long to tie to my crappie jig. If I did I would of landed the nice 36 inch striper. I used a white grub on a crappie jig with a white grub worm with procure trophy bass. The crappie jig was 1/16 oz. I used a fly snap stupidly because line wouldn't go through crappie jig. Hard lesson leaned.

[Keggertotap]

I use 6 I know some drag w 10 5 a side. They know how to use planer boards I use boat para shoots 4’ 2 ea I try to run 1, 2 mph. Put that thing almost stop but moving 6 r ods along the side 17’ boat so Iam spread a bit 2’ apart. I drag sideways It catches more wind but w the chutes in a 10 mph wind Iam almost stopped