Dieter Melhorn Fishing

In this catfish fishing podcast I discuss fish tags and whether tagging catfish is a good way to keep track of the catfish you catch.  Many people wonder if catfish tags work, how they work, and whether they are worth the money.  I discuss the things I've learned over the years while tagging catfish, and I share that information so you can decide if tagging catfish is something you want...

Captain John Garland is a US Coast Guard licensed captain who operates his charter service on the James River in eastern Virginia.  Capt. John Garland specializes in catfish, big catfish, trophy catfish, and he has put his clients on catfish few people have ever seen the size of.  If you like fishing for monster catfish, or dream of catching a trophy catfish one day, you will enjoy this...

In this fishing podcast I sit down with Capt. Billy Clabough from eastern Tennessee.  Billy fishes the Tennessee River for a variety of fish that include catfish, striped bass, musky and even sturgeon.  Billy is a lifelong fisherman that is dedicated to the sport and protection of the resources.  Below is a link to Billys website where you can learn more about him or book a guide tr...

If you fish for catfish and are wondering how the fall bite is shaping up, what to expect, and how to fish it, this is the fishing podcast for you. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY WEBSITE www.dietermelhornfishing.com

Paula Smith is a Tennessee angler that chases big catfish around the southeast.  What makes her special is that many times she fishes alone in pursuit of these trophy fish.  While many women accompany their husbands and boyfriends on fishing trips, the ones who venture out along are few and far between.  This is the story of one such woman. Paulas YouTUBE channel:  Fishing with...

Nate Davis owns a company called Tackle Bandit.  This virtual fishing tackle store specializes in catfish fishing tackle.  If you are looking for the best catfish tackle available, Tackle Bandit is a good place to start.  Not only do they sell the best catfish rods, catfish reels and the best catfish hooks anywhere, they carry fishing tackle that will put any fish in your boat and o...

If you own a fishing boat, sailboat, or RV, you've probably heard about rechargeable lithium batteries.  In this podcast I discuss how my boat is rigged up, why I do it that way, and whether lithium batteries will work for me. CLICK HERE to visit my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com 

You may have heard of pay lakes for fishing, or seen them and not realized what they were.  In this video I talk about pay lakes, what they are, and the possible impact they may be having on our catfish fisheries. To visit my website CLICK HERE www.dietermelhornfishing.com

In this catfishing fishing video we talk about a new state record blue catfish that was caught by Rocky Baker in eastern North Carolina.  This state record blue catfish weighed in at 127 pounds and eclipsed the previous NC state record for a blue catfish by nearly six pounds.  This is the second blue catfish record from North Carolina in just over a year.  The world record blue catf...

In this podcast I discuss where the catfish spawn stands for 2021, the comments on my Youtube channel being turned back on, and a glitch on a recent podcast that has been fixed!! To visit my website CLICK HERE www.dietermelhornfishing.com

This man wants to give you $15,000 for one big fish, but it has to be the right fish, a state record fish.  To earn the money for a state record fish you have to follow some guidelines.  If you follow those guidelines, and you are using Catch the Fever rods and apparel, you can earn up to $15,000 for the record fish that you catch. The man is Kaleb Page and he is one of the founders of C...

If you fish the Tennessee River you may have heard of Captain Billy Davis, known to locals as Melton Hill Bill.  He is not only a charter boat captain, but an obsessed fisherman that cares more about the resource than his pocketbook.  So much so, he has designated his guide business as 100% catch and release while other guides are filling coolers with striped bass. We talk about how he s...

In this podcast I sit down with Lyle Stokes of Catfish Weekly to discuss his life in the catfish fishing world.  We talk about where he started, his first catfish, catfishing, where the catfishing industry is today, and a lot more.  Lyle Stokes has spend the majority of his life not only fishing for catfish, but also helping anglers catch more catfish.  His 8:00pm Monday night show...

In this podcast we are talking about catfish, catching catfish and a new industry trade show in Pigeon Forge TN called Catapalooza that you will want to attend if you are into fishing tackle and gear. To visit my website for gear, YouTube videos, and guided fishing trips, click HERE !!

If you've ever bought a used boat you know it can be a gamble or a nightmare.  If you are planning to buy a used boat, you need to listen to this podcast because my guest, Jeff Manning, has some great tips that can help you avoid a boating disaster. CLICK HERE for my Youtube Channel CLICK HERE to check out Jeff's Youtube channel CLICK HERE to visit HybridLights website (be sure to use the pro...

In this podcast I talk with Brad Durick, a licensed captain and guide on the Red River in North Dakota.  This river system is home to the largest population of channel catfish anywhere in America.  If you are looking for world class channel catfish, the Red River is the place for you and Brad Durick is your guide. You can check out Brad Duricks website here: www.braddurick.com You can ch...

In this podcast I talk about the catfish bite so far this winter, what we can expect over the next few weeks, a big blue catfish that I was able to put in the boat, and a bunch of other things related to catching catfish!  As always there are many tips on how to catch catfish, the best catfish bait, and where to fish for catfish, so make sure you subscribe to the podcast and visit my website...

In this podcast I lay out some tips on winter catfishing and winter catfish bait.  There are some challenges that catfish fishermen face when it come to winter catfishing and I give you some ideas and tips on how to deal with the cold weather, cold water, and picky winter catfish. CLICK HERE to visit my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

Everyone is looking for that special gift for the fishermen in their life.  Some want to spend a lot of money, some want something small, so in this podcast I talk about some gift items for the fisherman you know.  Whether you fish for catfish, striped bass, crappie or any of the saltwater species out there, the items we discuss are things the fisherman in your life can use! CLICK HERE t...

No matter what you fish for you need a knife.  A knife can cut your bait or save your life.  In this podcast I take a question from one of the listeners and examine the options. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY WEBSITE!!

If you fish for catfish you need a sinker.  The best catfish fishing sinkers are good at one thing....SINKING!!  Seriously, there are many style of sinkers to choose from when fishing for catfish and in this podcast we will talk about them and where they might be useful. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY WEBSITE!!

If you fishing for catfish you know that buying a rod and reel combo can be expensive.  Many of the popular catfish reels are not cheap, with some over $100.  Spinning reels for catfishing offer a more affordable alternative without sacrificing quality of ability to land trophy catfish. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE!!

In this podcast I chat with Kevin Lakin from the Youtube channel Palmetto Cats .  His live show and catfish video awards show is shaking up how things are being done in the streaming content world of catfishing.   His awards show is the most interesting and game changing.  The 1st Annual GOLDEN WHISKERS awards presented by Palmetto Cats will take place live on Youtube Saturday, Dece...

In this video I talk about the early fall catfish bite and what you can expect.  2020 is a strange year, so who knows what will really happen, but I will go over some things that NORMALLY happen and hopefully this will get you pointed in the right direction for catching catfish in the fall.  If you fish for catfish, enjoy catfishing, or just enjoy listening to talk about catching catfish...

Everyone is looking for the best catfish bait.  Tournament fishermen will tell you that fresh shad or skipjack is best.  The casual catfish fisherman is looking for something easy to get, like a chicken breast, chicken liver or hotdogs that they can easily buy in a grocery store.  In this podcast I discuss what I've learned about using chicken breast that has been soaked in strawber...