Dieter Melhorn Fishing

In this podcast I take a look back at the catfish world in 2020, and announce a major addition to my channel in 2023. CLICK HERE to visit my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

In this video podcast I discuss some of the important things to keep in mind while fishing for catfish in the winter.  Cold weather catfishing can be a challenge in many places, but good catfish can be caught of you can handle the cold and get out on the water.  Fishing for catfish in the winter is possible in many parts of the country.  Learning Fishing for catfish in the winter ta...

If you are planning to do any cold weather fishing this winter the first thing you need is a plan to stay warm.  In this podcast I discuss the combination of clothing that I wear to stay warm while out on the water as a fishing guide when temperatures drop.   CLICK HERE for my website: https://dietermelhornfishing.com/ Use promo code "catfish 20" on Grundens wear at: https://grundens.com...

The fishing tournament cheating scandal in a walleye fishing tournament has made worldwide news.  Millions of people have seen the video from the walleye fishing tournament where weights were found in the stomach of fish that were weighed in during the tournament.   The stomach of the fish was cut open, and the tournament director found lead weights in the fishes stomach.  Chea...

In this catfishing podcast I talk about what you can expect as we roll into fall and fishing for catfish during this time period. CLICK HERE for my website: www.dietermelhornfishing.com

In this show we are talking about what happens when the catfish don't bite, what possibly is the cause, and how to stay focused on catching catfish when this happens. CLICK HERE for my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

The fishing hook options out there can be intimidating.  The good news is that there are basically three different types of fishing hooks.   All of the different models are a variation of these three fishing hooks.  Hooks for fishing come in many sizes, shapes and colors, but this podcast should help you pick the hook for your next fishing trip.  I discuss the circle hook,...

In this fishing podcast I discuss some new baitcasting reels that I am exclusively using on my boat this season.  I started using Ancient Mariner reels when my Youtube channel first started, and in this podcast I discuss what I've learned about them.  Click HERE to visit my website dietermelhornfishing.com

If you've ever wanted to book a fishing guide you'll enjoy this podcast.  I have booked many fishing guides and share some of what I have learned and what I have learned from others who have been out on guided fishing trip with me.  Hopefully these tips will give you something to think about before booking your next guided fishing trip. Click HERE to visit my website dietermelhornfishing...

In this fishing podcast I talk about what is happening with the catfish and fishing right now.  This show was taped in August, so we are in the middle of the summer fishing, in the heat, and the boat traffic. CLICK HERE to visit my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

Summer catfish fishing can be tough, and many anglers struggle to catch catfish in the summer month.  If you are fishing for catfish in summer, especially in June, you can get your feelings hurt.  In this video I discuss the pitfalls and some possible solutions to put a few more catfish on your hook. CLICK HERE to visit my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

I found Jimmy Smith through his Youtube channel called FISHING and GEAR Outdoor Entertainment.  He fishes for trophy catfish on Santee Cooper in South Carolina, and has amassed a great collection of trophy catfish catches in a relatively short time as a boat angler.  Be sure to check out his channel in the link below. CLICK HERE to Visit FISHING and GEAR Outdoor Entertainment on Youtube...

Santee Cooper is a bucket list destination for any trophy catfish anglers.  Lake Moultrie is home to the world record channel catfish and the South Carolina state record blue catfish.  If you have ever pursued trophy catfish, you know about Santee Cooper.  I spent three days fishing there recently, filming some Youtube shows, and creating some catfishing podcasts.  In this podc...

Fishing reels can get expensive, and baitcasting reels are some of the more expensive reels made.  In this video I discuss how a $400+ super tuned reel like the Abu Garcia 6500 CS Rocket compares to other less expensive baitcasting reels. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY WEBSITE dietermelhornfishing.com CLICK HERE TO VISIT PIPELINE TACKLE pipelinetackle.com

Do you want to catch a 100 pound catfish?  In this video I am going to talk about a video I did on the three places to catch a 100 pound catfish in America, and why I chose these locations.  If you are into fishing for catfish and would like to catch a big catfish, you will enjoy this podcast. CLICK HERE FOR MY WEBSITE dietermelhornfishing.com

In this podcast I sit down with Josh Roth of River's Edge Reproductions to discuss how fish replicas are made.  This made is an artist first, and a fish replica creator second.  His work is the best I've ever seen.  Truly amazing artistry in the detail that he uses to create these gorgeous reproductions. River's Edge Reproductions: Phone: 573.883.6142 / email: riversedgereproduction...

In this podcast I discuss some of the things that happen with the catfish spawn each year.  Hopefully it will give you some inspiration to get out and fish, in spite of the bad fishing that can occur when catfish are spawning. To visit my website CLICK HERE www.dietermelhornfishing.com

In this video podcast I am chatting with Capt. Christian Moore or Reel Country Guide Service located on the James River in southeastern Virginia.  He specializes in fishing for big catfish and in what many consider to be the best trophy catfish waters anywhere in America. CLICK HERE for a link to his website CLICK HERE for a link to his Facebook Page

In this video podcast I interview Steve Douglas.  Steve Douglas is not only "the catfish dude" but he is now an American Catfishing Association Hall of Fame member, owner of Monster Rod Holders, creator of the Catfish Conference, and a former ostrich farmer.  Yes, ostrich farmer.  We sit down with Steve Douglas to discuss his very interesting life. CLICK HERE for the Monster Rod Hol...

In this podcast we talk about the American Catfishing Association and their inaugural hall of fame induction ceremony at the 2022 Catfish Conference in Louisville, KY. CLICK HERE for my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

In this show I talk with Jesse O'Neal, the found of the Carolina Kayak Catfish Slayers tournament series.  We discuss the popularity of kayak fishing, the technology involved in kayak tournaments, and the impact kayak fishing has on the future of tournament fishing. CLICK HERE TO VISIT Carolina Kayak Catfish Slayers CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY WEBSITE!

In this podcast I talk about what is happening this time of the year out on the water.  Winter fishing for catfish can be tough, but it can also be rewarding.  I go over some of the things to expect when winter fishing in February. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.dietermelhornfishing.com

In this video I discuss the Icebowl catfish tournament on Kerr Lake in Virginia. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY WEBSITE!

What is a trophy catfish?  In this fishing podcast I talk about catfish, big catfish, and what is considered to be a trophy catfish. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY WEBSITE www.dietermelhornfishing.com

Are big catfish tournaments bad for the sport?  In this catfish fishing podcast I discuss my thoughts on high entry fee catfish tournaments and whether or not are something the catfish fishing world is ready for. CLICK HERE to my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com