Game Warden Showed Up… Then the Catfish Went CRAZY!

We set out for a simple bait run… but what happened next turned into one of the most EPIC catfishing trips we’ve had in a long time! On Good Friday, Brandon and I hit the dam in East Tennessee searching for bait for an upcoming Saturday trip. With drought conditions and very low flow, we expected a slow day… but the river had other plans. While checking turbine holes for bait, we ran into some interesting shirtless bass fishermen who caught the attention of a wildlife officer 👀 That’s when Brandon hit me with the question that made my heart drop… “Hey… when do fishing licenses expire?” 😳 Let’s just say things got tense for a minute—but we handled it just in time. After leaving the dam, we moved downstream, set up, and started dragging Ballistic Dragging Sinkers upriver… …and it was ON. Fish after fish after fish! 20s… 30s… 40s… 50s… and even a 60-pound GIANT! It was nonstop action and easily one of the best catfish nights we’ve had in a long time—and you get to experience the whole thing right here. 🔥 If you love big blue catfish, river fishing, and insane action—you’re in the right place. 🎣 What You’ll See in This Video: Catfishing near a dam in low water conditions Dragging sinkers technique for blue catfish Close encounter with a game warden Nonstop catfish action (20lb–60lb fish) Real-time bites and rod-bending action 🧢 Gear Used: Ballistic Dragging Sinkers Heavy Catfish Rods & Reels Cut Bait from Local Waters