Author: bkonkle

Our grand kids went fishing with their daddy yesterday on the Tennessee River, so I thought I would share their big catch. A beautiful big flathead catfish. Awesome! Way to go!!

Like a lot of fishermen whenever I am driving and I see a body of water, my first thought is: “Is there any fish in it?” Usually, my second though is: “I don’t have a rod with me.” Well, the other day I came across this collapsible cat rod on Facebook the other day. Check it out. It may solve the problem of trying to transport a large rod in a small car or a small pickup. I am not endorsing this product or even recommending it. Just thought I would share it because it seemed like a good idea. Check it out in the above link.

Went to the new fishing spot but I could have caught the same amount out of my bathtub. That’s fishing for you. Was nice to try a new place and I will be returning. Going to try and get there next week when the temperatures are supposed to drop by about 10-12 degrees and a possibility of the rains moving in. Fishermen never give up!!

Well, the algae was gone but so were the fish! Not really. The weeds were so thick that trying fish the lake was nearly impossible. I did manage to catch one and get a few other bites, but that was all. Lord willing, a short video will be coming out soon. The skunk was off, but only for a short while.

I want to thank a few people in this post. First, my youngest son Tell, who is a software engineer, made this website possible. He did all the background work so I could get this website up and running. Without his expertise and knowledge, I would be lost. Also, he did many things to make my logo and my business cards become a reality. And I know he will be there when I am ready for my line of merchandise. So, thank you Tell!! Second, I want to thank my oldest son, Ty. He was the one who originally encouraged me to start a YouTube channel in the first place. He was the one who gave me a GoPro to start doing videos. He also helped me figure out how to use and upload videos to YouTube. So, thank you Ty!! Thirdly, I want to thank my wife Dianne and my daughter Echo for encouraging me along the way and for allowing me the opportunity to fish often. So, thank you my dear wife and Echo. Fourthly, I want to thank all of my friends and loyal subscribers to my channel. Without your encouragement and support my channel would cease to exist. So, thank you everyone. Fifthly (this actually should be first), I want to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. For without his favor and mercy I would be nothing. So, thank you Jesus for being so good to me!! I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:5

Just wanted to give a shout out to my son, Captain Ty. He runs FV-Catfish Charter Service on the Tennessee River. He fishes for monster catfish with a typical guide trip boating 40+ catfish and fish weighing in the 60-100lb range. He can take up to 4 people for a 8 hour guide trip. Check out his website to book the trip of a lifetime. Also check out his YouTube channel for some great action from his guide trips.

Going early tomorrow morning to one of my favorite fishing spots. I am praying that the massive algae bloom that the lake experienced a month and a half ago is gone. I am thinking that the water should be nice and clear and the that the bass bite will be crazy good. Wait for the video to come out!!

Hope everyone had a safe 4th of July. With so many things happening in our country (many of them not good), I hope we take some time this weekend to reflect on the sacrifice it took to secure the freedom we enjoy today. From the American Revolution, where men gave their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to secure a Republic and our earthly freedom for us; down thru 2 world wars until now, with men and women still serving so we can keep that Republic. We would do well to honor them. Most of all, let us not forget the One upon whom this country is founded and the One who died on a cross to secure for us eternal freedom. May God find it in His heart to still bless America.

Great news!!! Got permission to fish a new place. Can’t wait to go there. Going to do a Mystery Tackle Box challenge. Lord willing, I will catch some fish. Check out this video to see the unboxing.

Beautiful evening and great fishing partner but lousy fishing. Went to a very small private pond last night where we have caught channel cats before, but not tonight. The owner Chris was a good host, but we just couldn’t get hooked up on anything. Tried bottom rigs and suspended rigs with cut up chicken and cut up tilapia. Derrick caught a few bluegill and that was all. Spent about 3 hours out there. The conversation was good and so were the sugar free chocolate cookies. So as fisherman always do, we will certainly go back and try again. Presented Derrick with a new medium heavy Shakespeare cat rod and reel. Great to see the look on his face.