Why I Don't Keep Flathead Catfish

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Published 2019-04-28
This video talks about catch and release, and the preservation of the species. I didn't have YouTube videos to teach me about selective harvest, I had to learn the hard way. We all learn from our mistakes and this was a big lesson for me when I was starting out as a fisherman.

All Comments (21)
  • @louskunt8074
    I never understood how people find a beautiful spot to fish, and turn it into a trash dump . this video should be played in elementary schools, keep up the good fight brother
  • @Natedoc808
    Definitely don’t fish out your own spot, or any other spot. I don’t always tell people where I fish, but when I do, I lie!! Lol
  • @jameswaters9969
    This man is a steward of the earth. May The Heavenly Father Bless you and all yours. So few people understand your wisdom.
  • @robertcowan8211
    MY DAD LOVED CAT FISHING. HE,D SIT WITH A POLE IN EACH HAND AND THE STRING OVER HIS FINGER ALL NIGHT LONG. MISS U DAD
  • @RustyWells2
    This is the most honest outdoor discussion from the heart. I've ever heard on any YouTube channel ever!
  • That was absolutely UNBELIEVABLE TIMING..truly awesome! Your story really touched me, thank you for sharing that. If only ALL fisherman were like you. Great video!😎🎣
  • @Mityob67
    Why would anyone give thumbs down to this vital, sage and unselfish information? Thank you brother...I see your passion and your heart. Well said.
  • @EyesWideOpen77
    Wow. I can't tell you how much I respect you for your willingness to share your story in such a open and heartfelt way to preserve a place and a species that obviously means so much to you.
  • @arkywest2052
    I'd drink a beer with this fella. Good ol' boy.
  • @chrisduffy2737
    Well said. As I write, 78 people turned thumbs down on what this man is saying. Catfish ain't the only creatures with big bony heads.
  • @carlj5609
    We do the same thing when we hunt deer Some times you have to give that big buck a pass to continue to seed that deer population It's called conservation
  • Mr.Flores ur one helluva troop sir, especially with our Latino community upbringing, I too was told to keep and eat all catches. So much respect for u and continued success and happiness. Hua!!
  • @jackc.3079
    People do the same thing up here in the north with Walleye and Brook Trout. I wish more people had the sense you do. God bless.
  • @loveishope4406
    Uou have the absolute most informative but relaxing channel. I'm a nightshift RN and when I come home from a stressful code blue/rapid response 12 hour shift, I'm totally spent. Your videos allow me to just sit and before long I'm mentally 100% relaxed and in the boat catching those beautiful creations. I live the fact that you educate catch, photograph, and release. These are absolutely one of Gods most spectacular creation. Thank you for keeping it real. Much love.
  • @milkbones69
    I tip my hat to you, sir, because you are a responsible angler and true sportsman. 👍👍
  • @winndixie6361
    This is one of the most powerful fishing stories ever told..bless you brother..I too did the same thing when I was younger..I now throw back the elusive flat head catfish..their becoming harder and harder to get now .again thanks for the story ,your a true fishermen..
  • @robhicks2117
    I leased my property out to some deer hunters last year. I will never do it again! They pissed in plastic soda bottles and just threw them in the ground! They were all over the place. They would pee in the bottles because if they peed on the ground the deer would smell it and not come around but why I couldn't understand why they just left trash on my property and I didn't care why. I just called and told them to never set foot on my property again.
  • @paula.2422
    Thanks for sharing the awesome fish catch and your heartfelt message. I agree with all your sentiments...great message!
  • I've made the same mistake, brother. I fished in this beautiful river when I was younger, caught big bass, up to 6 pounders, in a small creek with some minnows. My parents pressured me into keeping fish everytime I went on a trip, and I haven't cause a bass there in years. I still feel guilty about it.
  • @1Dcorace
    I had a cousin that took me hunting in the '60's. He taught me to pick up trash in the woods and we always did. I'll never forget that.