Dieter Melhorn Fishing

In this video podcast I discuss some of the alternative catfish tournament ideas that I mentioned in the last podcast. The last catfishing podcast was more controversial than I expected, but it brought up some topics worth discussing. I also react to some commentary from another Youtube channel, Fields to Water, that discussed the topic on their show and I gave put a link to that channel below. CL...

In this catfish fishing podcast we discuss where catfish tournaments came from, where they are at, and where they might be headed. CLICK HERE to visit my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

In this catfishing podcast I discuss some of the rumors of the 2024 season, some things that are not happening in the catfish world, and some things I wish would happen in the catfishing world. CLICK HERE to visit my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

Destin Fox recently caught a 94 pound blue catfish in Lake Wateree in South Carolina. The is a new unofficial lake record catfish for Lake Wateree, and the biggest that has eve been caught in the Catawba Wateree River basin. While the state record catfish from South Carolina is over ten pounds larger, this record catfish is a rare specimen anywhere in the Carolinas and a world class catfish anywhe...

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If you are looking for deals on fishing tackle, Black Friday sales are a good way to buy the fishing gear you want. In this fishing podcast I discuss some fishing gear to buy, some things to do with your fishing tackle in the off season, and discuss who has some great deal on Black Friday for fishing gear. CLICK HERE for my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

My latest video podcast discussing what has been going on with Dieter Melhorn Fishing, whats happening in the catfish fishing world, and whats happening in 2024. CLICK HERE to visit my website dietermelhornfishing.com

If you own a boat, a trolling motor, a golf cart, a camper or RV, you will need a rechargeable deep cycle battery. Deep cycle lithium boat batteries are becoming a popular choice for trolling motors on fishing boats. Lithium batteries are also great for RV's. In this video I sit down with Kevin Vascovich from EPOCH Batteries out of Atlanta Georgia. EPOCH Batteries design and manufacture lithiu...

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In this video podcast I discuss some of the things I saw at the 2023 iCast show in Orlando Florida and how they relate to the catfish community. Draggin Master was one of the premier presenters in the catfish tackle area, and some of their products are interesting. The Draggin Master Draggin Master Pro Series Hooks, Bite Me Floats, 2oz Drifting/Dragging Rigs, and the Draggin Master brush guard are...

A potential new Tennessee state record blue catfish has just been caught on the Cumberland River in Tennessee. Micka Burkhart is the angler who caught the giant catfish. Coincidentally, he hold the current Tennessee state record for a blue catfish. State record catfish are rare. Prior to last year the Tennessee record blue catfish stood for many years. It is always amazing when an angler breaks hi...

Captain Greg McCoy piloting the Sensation experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows during Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament this weekend. McCoy and crew landed a 619.4 pound blue marlin during the Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament Saturday after a six hour battle that lasted into the night. Upon arrival at the dock a crowd cheered as the largest blue marlin of the tournament was hoisted ont...

Anytime you have a fishing tournament, and especially a catfish tournament, and especially a successful one, there will be drama. In this podcast we discuss the King Kat catfish tournament series and the strides they are making in the catfish tournament world, and the dark side that comes with success. CLICK HERE to visit my website: www.dietermelhornfishing.com

If you plan to be on the water fishing, you need some apps on your phone. In this podcast I discuss five fishing apps that I use regularly on my boat when fishing. CLICK HERE to visit my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

If you fish for catfish, you need the best catfish bait. No matter how good your catfish bait is, if there is too much bait surrounding the fish you are targeting, get fish to bite can be tough. Putting your catfishing bait in the right place where catfish can find it, means thinking outside the box when there are large schools of threadfin shad and gizzard shad. CLICK HERE to visit my website www...

Captain Jaime Hughes has been fishing the Susquehanna River and other local waterways since she was a little girl. Fishing has been a life long passion for Jaime and she has traveled all over the country to target the fish on her list. After many years of bass tournament fishing, she started a bank fishing club. That was when she learned that her true TRUE passion was helping people fish. The smil...

Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky, the two men charged in a walleye tournament cheating scandal, have been sentenced to a ten day jail sentence. This follows a guilt plea by the men and a deal with prosecutors. The fishing tournament cheating was national news when the two men stuff lead weights into the fish they weighed in during the tournament. Runyan and Cominsky must also pay a $2500 fine and f...

Targeting flathead catfish is a passion for many catfish fishermen. Flathead catfish are an elusive fish, and require excellent catfishing gear like strong catfish rods, catfish reels and the right catfish rig. The best catfish bait is needed, and not just any catfishing bait will do. Flathead catfish anglers are looking for best flathead catfish bait, and many believe that you need to use live ba...

In this podcast I discuss fishing for catfish in the spring, and some simple strategies to catch more catfish. Catfishing in the spring can be the best time to catch catfish all year. Flathead catfish are becoming active and blues are feeding heavily. There are many catfish baits that work well, and cut bait is a premier catfish bait choice. CLICK HERE for my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

The men charged with cheating in a walleye fishing tournament pled guilty to some of the charges they faced. They were caught on video with walleye in a fishing tournament that they stuffed lead weights into. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY WEBSITE

CLICK HERE for the Shane Henderson Go Fund Me page Catfish tournament director and catfish tournament direct Shane Henderson was tragically killed Saturday in a boating accident during high winds and waves on Hoover Reservoir northeast of Columbus Ohio. The fishing tournament on Hoover Reservoir was taking place at the same time a line of strong winds swept across the area delivering gust close to...

In this video podcast I chart with River Certified fisherman Spencer Bauer to talk about fishing for catfish, guiding, Youtube, and what it takes to make a living as a fisherman in todays world. CLICK HERE for the River Certified Website CLICK HERE for Dieter Melhorn Fishing

King Kat represents a new era in catfish tournament fishing.  Formerly known as Cabelas King Kat, the new King Kat owner Bob Denen has simply named the catfish tournament King Kat.  In this podcast we discuss the past and the future of King Kat, and what the series might mean for tournament catfishing in the future. CLICK HERE to visit Dieter Melhorn Fishing CLICK HERE to visit the King...

In this video we discuss the 2023 Catfish & Crappie Conference coming up the last weekend of February.

In this video podcast I sit down with Tyler Barnes to talk about his passion for catching big catfish in the eastern North Carolina rivers near his home.  Tyler holds the NC state record for a flathead catfish that he caught in 2020.  He released that giant flathead catfish alive back into the river where it was caught.  Tyler is best known as a flathead catfish angler, and flathead...