OK HERE IT IS . THE VIDEO

sorry but it is highly edited, i just threw this together. i will try to do a better version later.
this starts 10 min in to the fight .
The fish had taken over half my line and all i could do was just stand there and let him. i started to realize if i didnt chase him i was going to get spooled . so i locked down the drag as tight as it would go. Placed the rod in my holder and reeled all the other rods in. I went to pull the anchor and it was hung up so i pulled it up as close as i could get tied it to the front cleat and started the engine to back up and brake it loose and follow the fish. i still get excited watching it. That is where the video starts. i hope you enjoy.
Lake Wylie 82lb blue cat - YouTube

Amazing catch. You make it look simple. Waiting for more action from you!:popcorn

Bowler man glad you got that on video, and that was pleasant to watch. Nice catch that was pure skills. I bet the full version would teach a lot of us how to play a large fish.

Awesome video, awesome fish......congratulations!

Too Cool!

Great catch and video

Hey Bowler Man enjoyed the video!! Thank you for showing what you could, we appreciate it very much. Oh yea how many times do you think you said "Oh my God" lol!.. I think a lot lol! You got me saying it during the video too! lol! That is 1 BEAST of a fish! I've told you before but I'll tell you again I like those rod holders on the side of boat. I could see them better in this video and they look awesome. I've got to find something for mine. Hey Thanks again!

yea my videos have sold a lot of those racks for me. i made them for mine because i didn't like the pvc tubes. there made of stainless steel and have stainless fasteners.

Great catch!! Congrats Jeff on a awesome cat. Enjoyed watching the video.

As stated, great catch caught on video. You are the "cat man" well done and congrats again.

Fantastic......and with no help!

All that's to be said is "Wow"! What a experience that had to have been.

Good job on the video and the catch. I would guess that cat has eaten about a 1000 white perch so far.

you can have all that bowler man
I aint gona work like that no more I'm retired :biggrin
good job man the catch and video

Love your vids on U-tube. When you gonna make a "how-to" video explaining everything from test line and rod setup all the way thru when and what kind of location to set up on? Aint looking for your lakes or locations....just generalized information. :)

Great video. I can't believe the cell phone stayed that close on the edge.

What a pig! I've never seen anyone reel a bait caster like that. I'm guessing that's just how you got used to doing it or is there some special technique to get extra torque them big fish?

my mother put a rod and reel in my hand before i could walk. and i guess i just did that because my right hand was stronger. ive tried to turn them over but it just don't feel right. lol

Very nice! Didnt even spill your coke during all that!
Saw the pics on fb before most others. Now you may need a bigger net! ;)

I do need another net. I broke mine trying to weigh a minnow Saturday. Lol broke the ring clean into when I picked it up .
If your gonna be dumb you got to be tough