Dieter Melhorn Fishing

In this podcast I sit down with Trey Thorpe from Fish with Fatt Guide Service on the James River in eastern Virginia.  Trey guides for trophy blue catfish on one of the premier trophy catfish fisheries in the country.  The waters of the James River produce numerous 70-90 pound blue catfish each year.  . Here is a link to Trey's guide service: www.fishinwithfatt.com Here is a link to...

If you fish at night, especially if you are fishing at night for stripers, catfish and crappie, you may wonder what affect boat lights has on catching fishing at night.  In this video I talk about fishing at night, the lights I use, and how I see them affecting the fish I pursue. CLICK HERE to check out my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

If you fish for catfish, and you fish for catfish from a boat, there are only two ways to catch them.  The boat is either moving, or it is not.  In this video I talk about the variables surrounding drifting and trolling for catfish from a boat. CLICK HERE to visit my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

If you are having trouble catching catfish right now, this podcast might help you.  Fishing for catfish during the past few weeks has been tough.  Whether it be for big blue catfish, flathead catfish, or channel catfish for the grill the fishing has been tough.  In this podcast I will discuss some of the issues anglers are facing, what might be to blame for the odd fishing patterns,...

In this podcast I talk about two record catfish, a blue catfish and a flathead catfish, that were caught in North Carolina within a month of each other.  The NC record catfish were caught by Tyler Barnes and Joey Baird and both catfish were released alive. CLICK HERE to check out my website and all my social media www.dietermelhornfishing.com

If you fish for catfish you need bait.  If you are new to catfishing you are probably wondering where to start in figuring out what catfish bait to use.  In this podcast I talk about catfish bait, the BASICS of catfish bait, and what you need to know and do when starting out fishing for catfish. CLICK HERE to check out my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

There is a potential new record blue catfish in North Carolina.  The previous NC state record for a blue catfish was 117 pounds, but a new fishing may eclipse that record.  In this podcast we will discuss the fish, the previous NC record blue catfish, and everything that led up to this catch and what happened afterwards when it was weighed. CLICK HERE to visit my website www.dietermelhor...

In this podcast I talk about who I've seen on the water the past few weeks and what I have been learning from my guide trip clients while we have been fishing.  Over the past two months they have given me a good indication of the kind of information anglers are looking for. Click here to visit my website where you can find all my contact information

Rain is falling.  The river is rising.  The catfish are biting.  At least for a while. In this podcast I discuss some of the things you can expect when the rains come, the lakes rise and the catfish start biting.  If you are fishing for catfish you will eventually encounter flood waters and rising lake levels.  This can lead to excellent catfishing, but eventually the good...

The spawn this spring has been interesting.  After speaking with anglers from around the southeast the spring spawn has been odd on many levels.  Bluegill have been late getting to their beds, stripers have made runs in groups, bass spawns have been scattered, and white perch are right on track.  I will discuss some of my observations in relation to the catfish spawn, and what we ha...

The world record flathead catfish has stood the test of time for for over 20 years.  It is a fishing world record that will likely never be broken.  In this podcast I talk about the world record flathead catfish, state record flathead catfish, and just how rare these giant fish are. CLICK HERE to visit my website

If you fish for catfish, striped bass or carp, you have probably used a round reel bait casting reel like those made by Abu Garcia, Penn, Daiwa, and many others.  These reels are great and built to last, but they do need maintenance.  You can do this at home, or you can have someone do it.  In this podcast we talk about the reels, the maintenance and some options for getting the wor...

If you have ever fished you probably had a fishing rod in your hand.  In this video I sit down with custom rod builder Lyle Stokes to talk about custom fishing rods, factory fishing rods, the major brand catfish rods, and everything in between. If you need to reach me, or want to see my hundreds of Youtube video, click HERE FOR MY WEBSITE

If you are wanting to know what is going on out on the water, check out my latest fishing report. If you need to reach me, or want to see my hundreds of Youtube video, click HERE FOR MY WEBSITE

In this podcast I bring everyone up to date on what is going on in my world since the coronavirus has turned the world we know upside down. If you would like to leave a comment, or check the videos on my Youtube channel, CLICK HERE!

In this podcast I give a fishing report on what I've been seeing on my local waters as the spring temperatures begin to rise.  If you are planning to head out fishing for catfish this spring, be patient as the water temperatures climb, the fish begin to move and the bite steadily gets better and better.  Spring is one of the best seasons to be out on the water fishing. Visit my website f...

Coronavirus is having a never before seen affect on America.  It is also affecting the sport of catfishing, at least in the tournament fishing world.  In this podcast I discuss what we have seen so far in the catfishing world. Visit my website for all my social media links and my Youtube videos by CLICKING HERE!

If you fish for catfish you may have experienced some strange looks from people outside of the sport.  "Do you grab them with your hands" is a common response from those outside of the sport.  In this podcast I sit down with Katfish Clothing founder Matt Miles and discuss the image catfishing has and other things happening in the catfishing world. To leave me a comment, or for links to m...

Patriot James Catfishing is a Youtube channel that airs a live show each Wednesday night.  He also runs a very unique catfish tournament that we talk about in this podcast. To find all my Youtube videos, the catfish gear I use, and to contact me, please visit my website by clicking here www.dietermelhornfishing.com

The 2020 Catfish Conference is in the books!  In this podcast I discuss some of my observations at the catfish fishing industries only trade show. To access all my social media, YouTube videos, fishing gear, or send me a message, visit my website: www.dietermelhornfishing.com

In this catfishing podcast I talk about the Ice Bowl Catfish Tournament and my weekend fishing there on Kerr Lake.  This lake is home to the world record blue catfish, and also home to the largest catfish ever caught in a tournament.   CLICK HERE to visit my website www.dietermelhornfishing.com

In this episode I discuss the 2020 Catfish Conference in Louisville, KY February 21-22.  The Catfish Conference is an annual trade show featuring boat and tackle dealers from around the country.  If you fish for catfish, or just love fishing talk, you'll enjoy this fishing podcast. To visit my website, or to leave a comment, click here: www.dietermelhornfishing.com

Finding catfish, or any fish for that matter, on a new body of water can be intimidating.  In this podcast I go over some of the things I do when taking on a new body of water in pursuit of catfish.  Many of these tactics can be applied to lots of fish that anglers pursue.  New water does not have to be intimidating, and hopefully this podcast can give you some confidence in tacklin...

Whether you fish for striped bass, catfish, crappie or bass, Santee Cooper is not only a place that you've probably heard of, its a place you need to be fishing at some point.  Santee Cooper is known around the world for its legendary fishing, especially for catfish.  It is the home to the current world record channel catfish and has held the world record for blue catfish.   In this...

Winter is a great time for keeping bait in a home bait tank.  If you fish with shad, bream, perch or other various game fish a home bait tank is a great way to have bait ready and waiting for any last minute fishing trip.  If you are fishing for catfish, fishing for striper, or any other fish that hits live bait, having a home bait tank is a great way to have bait ready to go for last mi...