Does Dragging Cut Bait Spark a Cumberland River Catfish Frenzy? | September 2025

Join Dawson and I on the Cumberland River for an epic catfish hunt! We start by netting fresh bluegill and gizzard shad for bait, then hit the water with planer boards rigged with cut shad chunks on five rods. Facing tough winds, we battle the current at 0.4-0.6 mph, using Whisker Seeker triple-threat hooks (4/0 and 8/0) on Mad Cat rods like the Firefly, Luna, Fins, and Micah Burkhardt signature series. The action kicks off with a solid 2-3lb channel cat, a heartbreaking boatside loss, and ends with monster blue catfish pulls that had us fist-bumping. Water temp hit 79°F in 82°F air—perfect for summer cats. Who landed the biggest blue? Watch to find out!

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Chapters 📖

00:00 - Intro & Cast Netting
00:40 - Rig Setup: Planer Boards & Cut Bait
03:43 - First Bite: Dawson's Channel Cat Pull
08:29 - Double Header Action & Lost Fish
11:37 - Monster Blue Catfish Fight
15:58 - Finishing with a 10lb+ Blue Surprise
17:34 - Wrap-Up & Catfish Release

Products & Gear Used 🛒

- MadKatz Rods: 👉 https://www.madkatzgear.com/rods
- Nocturnal Nation Catfish Hooks: 👉 https://www.nocturnalnationcustomhooks.com/

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VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT:

Monster Blue Cat On The Cumberland River: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYFyqz1945w&list=PL_lzXqoEGUhgZN4Dp9Ulb_ZULJNkBpnIh

Easy Way To Fish For Catfish! This Rig Catches GIANT Fish!: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtZGKQGA14I&list=PL_lzXqoEGUhgZN4Dp9Ulb_ZULJNkBpnIh

Non-Stop Carp Action: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWr6GgiTRhQ&list=PL_lzXqoEGUhgB6hLijFHNDANKjLT1Tsoa

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