Dieter Melhorn Fishing

If you want to learn how to catch catfish, then you need a good catfish bait.  In this catfishing podcast we will talk about catfish bait, the best catfish bait, the worst catfish bait, and the catfish bait you can't live without! Be sure to check out all of my fishing videos and social media links on my website www.dietermelhornfishing,com 

If you are struggling to catch catfish this summer you're not alone.  Factors such as rising water temperatures, the thermocline in lakes, plankton bloom and mayfly hatches can all play a part in making it difficult to find catfish.  In this short podcast I discuss some of these topics and how they can impact your catch rates while fishing for catfish.   If you are learning how to c...

If you hand around any of the fishing groups on Facebook the topic of circle hooks and J-hooks will come up.  Circle hooks are a relatively new fishing tool.  Circle hooks are designed to reduce the number of throat hooked fish, thus making catch and release of trophy fish more achievable. Fishing with circle hooks takes a bit of patience, and we will discuss that in this podcast. Be sur...

Are you having trouble catching catfish right now?  The middle of summer is a complicated time to fish for catfish.  The spawn, the end of the spawn, hot water, thermocline and boat traffic all play a part in what can be an inconsistent and frustrating time to fish for catfish. In this episode I talk about the many factors that may be leading to you not catching many catfish right now. &...

Fishermen in Virginia are fighting to protect the blue catfish, but if fisheries managers have their way they would like to see the blue catfish eradicated from Virginia coastal water. Eastern Virginia is known for its trophy blue catfish on the James River.  Virginia is also home to the current world record blue catfish.  Even with the popularity of this sport fish, many people do not w...

If you have ever considered a career in the outdoor industry, whether that be selling tackle or having your own TV show, you will enjoy this podcast.  I chat with Phillip Gentry who is a radio talk show host and an outdoor sportswriter.  He has seen a tremendous evolution in the outdoor industry over the past 20 years and has some good insight and perspective on how the industry has chan...

If you fish for catfish, at some point you will ask someone what is the best catfish bait.  Catfish bait is the first question after getting your catfish rod and your catfishing tackle together.  There are many options when it comes to catfish bait and I will discuss them in this podcast. CLICK HERE to see one of my catfish bait videos! CLICK HERE for my website!

If you fish catfish tournaments, or if you are thinking about fishing a catfish tournament, then you will find this podcast interesting.  I talk about catfish, catfishing and the catfish tournament world.  I also bring up the rising cost of fishing and competing in catfish tournaments.  I also explore some of the parallels between the evolution of bass fishing tournaments and the ra...

In this episode of the Dieter Melhorn Fishing Podcast I am going to discuss pay lakes, what they are, how they work, their impact, and where they fit into our fishing culture. Pay lakes are a controversial topics for folks in the trophy catfish community and I will talk about their impact on our fisheries.  These lakes are also present in the carp fishing community, and I will discuss how the...

If you fish, especially tournament fish, you may have wondered what it takes to become a sponsored angler, get sponsored, or become a pro-staff angler.  I talk in depth with Matt Miles from KATFISH, an apparel brand in the fishing industry and specifically the catfish segment of the market.  He gives some great insight into what companies look for from anglers when chasing who they partn...

If you have ever chased catfish in the late spring, especially in June, you have probably asked yourself "why can't I catch a catfish".  Well, the month of June is probably the worst month to catch a catfish no matter where you go in the country,  Catfishing from Mothers Day until July 4th can be tough for monster catfish, but smaller eater sized catfish can still be caught if you are pe...

Do you think social media is good or bad for fishing?  Jeff Manning and myself sit down and discuss our Youtube fishing channels, Facebook, and the impact that social media has on the fishing community. Be sure to check out Jeff's YouTube channel by clicking HERE!  He has a lot of great fishing content and some cool DIY fishing and boating videos.    CLICK HERE for a link to DI...

If you have ever wanted to go fishing and catch a catfish, and you don't know where to start, this is your podcast.  You can call it "Catfishing for Dummies".   Jeff Manning and myself go over the basics, and I mean BASICS of fishing for catfish.  Everything from picking your line to picking your bait is covered. Be sure to check out Jeff's YouTube channel by clicking HERE! &nb...

This episode of the Dieter Melhorn Fishing podcast talks about the podcast and some of the topics and guests we will be having in the future.   This fishing podcast is new, growing, and will change and adapt to this platform that is much different than the video world I am accustomed to.   Please feel free to pass along your comments, ideas, and suggestions! I also go over the "fish...

Why do you fish?   Fishing is so much more than catching a fish.  Time on the water has special meaning for me, as I am sure it does for many of you that fish.   Part of the attractions is being outside, but the love of fishing runs much deeper.   For me, fishing is more than a weekend pastime, it is a way of life.   This short clip is from a video on my YouTube channel, D...