How to find and catch wintertime catfish by reading the river contours

Join Steve Douglas (The Catfish Dude) as he searches the Ohio river in real time for winter holes that will hold active catfish. Steve shares his old school thoughts on where to look and how to read the rivers to find the best wintering holes that are made up of natural structures in the rivers contour. Scour holes are created by obstructions or current breaks in the river bottoms and current flowing over these breaks cut out natural holes for the catfish to hold in. Learning to read the river's contours and natural flow can help you determine the best spots to place your bait for big catfish.
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[khaledkekhia]

*Overall **enjoyable.fishing** recommend I feel the Shadowfire 360 offers excellent value for those who are new to tenkara and don't want to break the bank on their first rod purchase.*

[daveward]

Yessir. Reading the river is all I've ever done for over 40 years. Never had a depth finder or any electronical stuff. Cut banks, rock slides, seams, log piles close to any any of the previous is a plus. I just run on gut instinct and when in doubt, use a bigger bait. ALL of my PB was caught that way and all from the bank. Unless crawling out on top of a log jam counts as bank fishing.... Thank you for posting here! Much appreciated :)

[steventuell]

i just wanted to thank you steve for responding to my comments it means alot knowing that you actually care to take the time to talk with your subscribers so i just wanted to tell you i thought it was really cool of you ....good luck on the river steve and keep the vids coming

[Bandit]

Steve right about now I'm so jealous about 2-6 degrees here and way too much ice. Looks like you were right on the spot there. Some awesome fishing. Can't wait till spring thaw here maybe later in march. With all the great tips and hints you pass along this should be a great year for my son and I here in Wisconsin.

[brycecoffman]

Love the ending. That blue cat goes flyin and gettin after that rod! Keepum comin!

[robertchillcott]

I like your videos because they are instructional and informative for the novice as well as the seasoned Cat fisherman. I learn something new on every video

[julielynn]

Once again, I've learned something from watching another Steve Douglas catfishing video on my lunch at work =) (and once again the cat-a-pult to reel in another! haha LOVE IT!) Your wife ever say "Here Steve, record this while I reel that in for ya?!"

[gunhuntera]

Steve your like the teacher of catfishermen teaching people where they are and what bait and rigs to use in the seasons I like these videos thanks for showing them because it gives me education about where and when the fish are in the water.

[steventuell]

thanks for all the advice steve it helped me get on to some decent fish last season and i bet this season will be even better everyone that asks me where i learn all these tips and tactics i always tell them watch your videos even my mom watches i just enkoy getting out and fishin and passin the knowledge on to fellow anglers with your advice ive got a few new places on the river i want to try before it warms up ill let you know if i have any luck and as always good luck to you steve and keep the videos comin

[fredericksimmons]

Steve I think u are a catfish king you are good keep catching them. Thanks for the videos

[paulandkymclay]

Great vids my friend.I was a hardcore Bass guy at one time but now my wife and I love to catfish. I just watched your vid of locating winter time cats and loved it. Great job!! We fish the Chatahoochee in S.Alabama. Ill try your technique next chance I get!! I also liked the lead making as well. Will save us money in the long run. Keep the vids coming!!

[cooper]

What to do when it's pouring rain out all day? Catch up on some of Steve's videos. Planning my first winter to do some catfishing. Good tips. Again thanks for the videos and thank Mrs. Douglas for the quality videoing.

[andyattitude]

As always a very good video, you are going above the call of duty sharing your knowledge with us.Tell Lisa she did a fine job on the filming I bet it ain't easy keeping up with all the action. I just know that second fish you hooked is going to be a winner.I hope you are able to stay warm, they are calling for - 10 degrees around here in the next few days.Thanks.

[chuckschutte]

Steve...great video....I don't fish a lot of Rivers here, mostly lakes....but learned from this vid....thanks,   Chuck, Raleigh NC

[TeriyakiBoy]

Thanks for another helpful video. I currently fish off the bank 95% of the time but, some of your tips for fishing off the boat definitely applies as well to fishing from shore.
Thanks again!

[marshallhurt]

Awesome video Steve as always enjoy watching it that was a nice blue cat learn alot from your videos as always you know your stuff your boat wrap looks good like your boat one day going to get a boat and put your rod holders on it till then will be using your bank holder great product and fishing the banks keep the videos coming

[livfish]

Thanks for the video! Love watchn you catch those huge catfish.

[waynemetayer]

Great video! Reading the shorelines is a good way to learn them winter holes. Going to put that directly into the next trip. Thanks 😀

[dalehayslip]

Great video Mr Douglas thanks again for the information

[ruppertplumbing]

Great video Steve love the confidence in the "barge bites". We swear by them too. Either way good luck and keep up the great videos.