14 Miles on the River! (Camping and Kayak Fishing for BIG Fish)

[@663drewm]

Yo, your bearded buddy helped me put my boat on the trailer a week or so ago at an unnamed boat ramp. I sent you a picture of our camp site. I was landing my boat in 30 mph winds with a six year old. Can't thank that dude enough.

[@RiverCertified]

He told me about that. Thats just the kinda guy he is. And the type of people I prefer to be around!

[@Raidersge]

Doesn't surprise me too much that you're a teacher. Just based off of, well, all of your videos I've watched I can tell you have a passion for teaching.

[@RiverCertified]

I definitely do man. Its just kinda wired into me.

[@rayball1675]

I honestly had no idea you were a teacher man! I tell you what you are definitely a great man for the job! You definitely have 100% respect from me with all the time you put in just to make our viewing experience possible, but being a teacher on top of that just makes your channel all that much better! I truly appreciate your hard work for always making great content, and for doing your part in teaching the future of our country!

[@RiverCertified]

I don't sleep much haha. It's only work if you don't enjoy it, and its been a blast. I'm just fortunate that I enjoy teaching too, and have that to look forward to everyday!

[@dmiller8033]

I grew up fishing the little wabash river near Effingham Illinois but live in Washington state now. I miss those rivers. Can’t wait to get back.

[@RiverCertified]

I can only imagine. Id miss catfish country too!

[@rayball1675]

I don't care who you are it takes a true fisherman to use a little red heart to hold your kayak with! Always use what you got to get them fish caught!! Awesome video man!

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate that Ray! I try to make it work when I can. Glad ya enjoyed the video!

[@riverrat988]

Steaks and Flathead, You are in heaven. You got a couple of good ones Awesome video

[@RiverCertified]

Everything about this trip was honestly awesome! Really appreciate you watching all the videos!

[@earthwormjfishing2362]

Watching this again… the quote that stuck out to me. “ I’ll probably do this every night in heaven “ really resonates with me when talking about kayak camping and fishing!!

[@RiverCertified]

I'm with ya man, it's some of my absolute favorite things to do!

[@mattyrich3862]

Spencer McConaughey! Still kickin ass I see! AZ says hello and you need to come hit up AZ this winter I’ll set us up on a guided striper day at Lake Pleasant.

[@RiverCertified]

🤣🤣🤣 I appreciate the invitation! One of these days, if time, money, and circumstances work out, I might have to take you up on that

[@mattyrich3862]

River Certified That would be great! I live in the Phoenix area and I know the exact guide we can use, just get here and the fishing trip is paid for! No worries on that!

[@timduke4616]

Three dislikes??? Who don’t appreciate the three F’s.. friends fish and food!!! Great job Spence on another amazing night out!!!

[@RiverCertified]

Its probably just my face they don't like🤣

[@mickysmithiii1213]

@@RiverCertified , yeah it was probably Pig Patrol, Milliken fishing, and that fish keeping guy. Just a guess..........

[@43lbcat]

That morning footage brings back memories of that rivered-out feeling after an all-nighter. Never very pleasant.

[@RiverCertified]

Its all part of the experience haha

[@brandondahm6552]

Did you notice the turtle? 3:54 bottom right. Crazy he didn’t flinch when you landed that flatly right over him and as soon as you turn away he dips hahaha

[@SCUMDOGFISHING]

😆 just saw it. That turtle was like I'm out.

[@RiverCertified]

I didn't actually. I'm gonna have to check it out. He was probably mad that flathead stole his food haha

[@bretttroxel6143]

River Certified and PigPatrolTV are the two best fishing channels on KZbin. 100% fact

[@RiverCertified]

You're making me blush🤗

[@kevinsloan3019]

Love doing trips like this I have a 27 mile trip that takes 3 days to do it comfortably and have time to fish just take some potatoes and aluminum foil and salt n lemon for the fish always a awesome trip hard to find people to go with I'm 56 and love the outdoor life!!!

[@RiverCertified]

Those are my favorite kinds of trips. I hope to do several of those this year. Hope you do the same! Thank you for watching!

[@cgandy2]

Oh man, Spencer, that food looks great. River certified for sure! Great video and nice flathead!

[@RiverCertified]

Thank ya sir! I was definitely spooled on this trip!

[@aarongoldsby6758]

Might be going out on limb here but I think your new cubs hat is why they ve been on this winning streak

[@RiverCertified]

If it was that easy, ill buy another if they make the playoffs haha

[@ramoncasillas4490]

Lol. I could see your mouth drooling from here. Lol. Those steaks and potatoes were lookin great!!!!! Great video. I wish I was there

[@RiverCertified]

You ain't wrong 😁 glad you enjoyed the video!

[@prestonwarnick6234]

Yo my man. Just out of curiosity. What was that thing that was sitting on the log/stump, on bottom right corner, from (3:33 - 3:55), then swam off to the right at (3:55 - 3:58)..? Very suspicious leaf maybe...?

[@RiverCertified]

I guess it was a turtle trying to stay out of the wind too haha

[@bradhilton8803]

Those were some giant flatheads!! Nice work as always... Looked like a great trip

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man! These kinds of trips are my favorite. Long hours of fun fishing!

[@allenriggs1717]

You need to have a shirt printed saying "Are you River Certified yet?" Keep up with the great content man

[@RiverCertified]

I like that a lot!

[@Grams83]

And on the back “be a lot cooler if you were”

[@allenriggs1717]

Yeah that would be a great back slogan!

[@ryanbeshears931]

this channel is gonna blow up. love the content man. great stuff

[@RiverCertified]

I hope you're right. Currently it's trending the other direction haha

[@coreyfrasnelly7364]

Great video Spencer!!!!....nothing better than watching river certified while sitting on a river bank 👍🏻🇺🇸🔥💯

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yes man! Get 'emmmmm!

[@calebquigley9502]

Caught two similar sized uglies this weekend 18 and 14 pounds using a very similar method. That was super cool to watch man

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah man! Glad you're on fish!

[@calebquigley9502]

Also cooked some gar over the camp fire that kept fucking with our bluegill showed my buddy how to fillet a gar and thanks to you knew the egg sack was poisonous so we didn’t eat the belly meat.

[@Mr.T-BAGGIN-UR-MOM]

This is one of my new favorite things to do. I just started kayaking this year and started seriously fishing last year, it's been a great year, I look forward to doing this for many years ahead! Great video bro!

[@RiverCertified]

Hope ya do man! Glad ya enjoyed it!

[@Mr.T-BAGGIN-UR-MOM]

I was just rewatching this and man it's so nice to have that paddle holder on the handle of my flint. 16:10 while u fish looks like it would have been handy, but u do a hell of a good job man. I've been enjoying the recent vids as well. I like that idea for the shore anchor, maybe u should have been an engineer 🤔 lol. Take care bro and have a safe summer!

[@want2boutdoors274]

Awesome trip brother.. love trips like that. You are blessed my friend.

[@RiverCertified]

I can't argue, and I don't take it for granted!

[@joshr2720]

Oh man!! "Hope you catch a giant" best youtuber line!!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks dude! It's 100% sincere I promise ya that!

[@patrounsville3497]

Just a tip i use instead of hooking the blue gill in the mouth hook it in the back it seems to stay alive longer

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for the tip dude!

[@RyanMOutdoors]

You should come out to central Nebraska and do a float run down the canal! I'll go with ya!

[@RiverCertified]

I've thought about that actually

[@RyanMOutdoors]

@@RiverCertified I've only fished it once from the bank. It's a cool setting out there.

[@juliusjames5577]

You do a good job of making catfishing look like fun. Maybe I’ll try it one of these days. I’d have to get some new rods.

[@RiverCertified]

I do my best! If ya do, I hope you beat 'em up!

[@dustinsmith9841]

Another awesome video man! I could watch your kayak camping/cooking videos everyday and never get sick of them I swear. Im trying to do the same this weekend if I can get away from the family for a day lol

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah man! Hope you can get on the water. If not, take the family with ya!

[@marktempleton346]

Nice flatheads Spenser, looks like you didn't leave your buds a good fishing spot, my ole man used to do that to me. When Josh casted out I thought you were going to tell him you could still see his bait sticking up under the 2 inches of water. LOL

[@RiverCertified]

Haha i let people cast where they want, i just keep that info to myself 😁

[@joshuamccleary8252]

When I look back i just realize that Spencer is a gentleman and a scholar. much respect for following dreams and bringing all of us river rats along for the ride

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for being up for an adventure man

[@LucasBrister]

These have been almost exclusively flathead videos. Which I enjoy because we're in spawning season in Tennessee and the shallow bite couldn't be hotter.

[@zacharybell2869]

How do you like the new reels? Do you use braid or mono?

[@RiverCertified]

Love em so far! Hopefully they're durable. We will see about that after a while. I use 85 lb braid, the whiskerseeker variety

[@fishingnightnday]

Rewatching this while "working hard." I realized now is the perfect time for a scavenger hunt. Put your video on pause. First construction site, came back with a piece of metal. No idea what it is for. No. That is incorrect. It is now for muddy banks in my kayak.

[@rickbutcher5016]

Dude I live the video! I’m as excited as a fat kid in a candy store when I see you have a new vid out!! Keep ‘em coming man!!

[@RiverCertified]

I honestly loved editing this one. Lots of great memories. Glad ya enjoyed it!

[@789946c]

Man bro i swear your videos inspire me to keep trying to make videos these are great

[@RiverCertified]

Do it! Glad you like em!

[@DayzSpeck]

Great video bud. Keep up the great content. Really enjoy all the videos. Gives me something great to watch while I'm sitting on the bank waiting for the next hit. Like taking a leak, they always seem to hit when im distracted by your videos. Lol

[@RiverCertified]

I'd make more if I could, just so you could catch more fish haha

[@DayzSpeck]

Lol. Wish that would work bud. Just keep up the great vids. But ill do my part and keep catching them down here in texas for you. Our flat head season lasts almost all year round because of our high temps. We only get like 1 month of freezing weather.

[@DayzSpeck]

Hell you're welcome to head down on your off season and ill put you on some on a kayak trip.

[@craigr.2755]

I ended up buying a nucanoe, it hasn't shipped to me yet, but eventually it will looking forward to it's arrival.

[@RiverCertified]

Its a badass rig. Lots of rigging options and space!

[@Devin-io5ft]

You hit 40k ! 💪🏼

[@RiverCertified]

I'm as surprised as anyone🤣

[@joshuawilson8182]

Not bad..👍 What a great time spent with some friends dude. 😎🤙

[@RiverCertified]

Gotta agree man!

[@jacob2790]

Should come to kansas and float the arkansas river down to Ark City from Wichita. 60 miles of flathead heaven. Massive white sandy beaches to camp on at every bend.

[@briansuttles6743]

great video, fish and friends nothing better but the food look good too lol. stay safe.

[@RiverCertified]

Oh, I was stuffed after all of that! Lots of fun sir! Glad ya enjoyed the video!

[@thecripple69]

looking forward to watching it. Thanks again man

[@RiverCertified]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@thecripple69]

@@RiverCertified it was awesome man

[@CatfishandCrappie]

Potatoes are a vehicle for ketchup! Sorry not Sorry! Trip looked like a lot of fun! Happy Fishing Spencer!

[@RiverCertified]

Haha I can't argue, unless I have some hot sauce with me!

[@jakesirek4523]

You're the best spencer

[@RiverCertified]

Awe shucks. Thanks Jake!

[@casey9098]

We need to have 2 or 3 rods here..... That's what she said.... 😂

[@RiverCertified]

🤣🤣🤣

[@CarolinaAnglingCo]

Those multiple flathead nights🔥

[@jonathanberanek2359]

Channel cat fever time, nice trip all around. Cant lie the food made me jealous, then the channels hitting. Hope i can get out soon

[@RiverCertified]

I hope ya do too! Camping like that is a lot of fun!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Right on Spencer 👍

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it Ray!

[@sjs1555]

I have that same Citrix reel. Great bait clicker sound!

[@RiverCertified]

Gotta agree!

[@peterlopez9403]

I run a penn fierce 600 .with the bait runner .system. .onnmy 9,6 whisker seeker rod .. Will buffalo fish make good cut bait for flat head ..

[@RiverCertified]

They'll make good cut bait, but if you can get small ones and its legal, they make great live bait too!

[@peterlopez9403]

Ok thanks Spencer .

[@uncagedbeast22jeehe7]

Are they biting better because we got lost a of rain this week I never see you catch much flatheads at the end of summer I remember last summer you had

[@RiverCertified]

It definitely didn't hurt. Ive just been using some different tactics tho, and it has seemed to make a difference

[@Paulcatchesemall]

Man perfect timing on the vid.

[@RiverCertified]

Every once in a while I get it right haha

[@raymondbartlett6936]

What kind of reels do you have now

[@RiverCertified]

Okuma citrix. They're linked in the video description!

[@billybryson2009]

finally a good use of a cubs hat

[@RiverCertified]

Hahaha its a pretty lucky hat

[@billybryson2009]

River Certified haha! Love your content brother!

[@jordanhenkel2224]

SPENCER what reel is that low profile with a clicker?

[@RiverCertified]

Okuma Citrix. I replied to your message. All my gear is linked in the description.

[@joemanning3330]

when did ya start using the low profile bait casting reels? Great videos!!!!

[@RiverCertified]

A couple weeks ago. Really like em so far!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Nice flatheads there Spencer, good deal buddy, course you’re probably saying that too! lol! I know late summer thru late fall( and the more fall rolls along) is the best time to catch the biggest flatheads! And the few weeks before the water temps get down to 50 degrees and below, is the very best time to catch that big one, once that water gets below 50, they’ll ( flatheads) will hole up somewhere and not move too much, and they’ll usually be stacked up in a deep hole like cord wood! But hey, I don’t know why I’m telling you all this, it’s something you probably already know, right buddy? My bad then! Hope you catch a Giant before the water gets too cold for them! 👍👍🤘

[@RiverCertified]

I'll take all the help i can get. Im not too proud haha. Okay, sometimes I am. Seriously do appreciate it, and glad ya enjoyed the video!

[@lindalong455]

Oh my 41 thou. Great vid and congrats

[@RiverCertified]

I'm spoiled for sure. Thank you very much! I enjoy all of your comments!

[@prdoane1]

Where can a person get a grill and rod like the one you all used to cook the steaks on? It looked like a tennis racket!

[@RiverCertified]

Not sure. It was Cory's. Worked slick though.

[@MIKE57208]

What length rods and what power do you use.

[@RiverCertified]

These are all 7'6" heavy. I love all the heavy powers for flatheads

[@MrLobstermeat]

Nice video! I almost shut of the video in a shear moment of terror! Then I realized you where not gonna put Ketchup on a steak haha Great catches!

[@RiverCertified]

That's fair🤣🤣🤣 Thanks man!

[@slowwjayyy]

God bless you 🙂 what pound line do u use? Also what reel

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you. 85 lb. All my gear should be linked in the description.

[@shadetreemechanic2308]

Is that a okuma Komodo? And what do you think of it?

[@RiverCertified]

It's a citrix. I like everything about it other than the clicker. It's not very strong or very loud.

[@jeromyallen1696]

What is the brand and model of the low profile baitcaster you used in this video?

[@RiverCertified]

Its an Okuma Citrix. It's linked in the video description. Its bad to the bone so far!

[@jeromyallen1696]

@@RiverCertified I likey, lol I'm gonna have to try me one out. I just happen to have an WS rod with no reel on it.

[@tillross4078]

Good job ,,, ! Thanks for the Videos ,, stay safe

[@jeffmoore5672]

I found your channel a out 8 months ago by chance I'm a bass fish mainly but I do like to catch cats as well usually night fishing. I'm in Ohio and now have plans on getting a kayak but I'm a big 290 will they hold that kinda weight with all my gear??

[@RiverCertified]

Unfortunately for big guys, your options become more limited, but a nucanoe frontier 12, wilderness systems Rader 13, or Jackson big rig are all kayaks that wouls work for ya. There's other options, but those are 3 good ones

[@dagolf06]

Are you switching out to all Okuma reels for your cat rods? Ive been looking at a heavy duty low pro bait caster. Let us know how you like it!

[@RiverCertified]

Probably not all of them, cuz I don't have the money to spend unless I sell some stuff, but they will definitely be my flathead reels moving forward. Assuming they're durable enough. So far I love them!

[@peterlopez9403]

What bait casting reel you using. Bro ..I like that Nice bait clicker..I have all penn spinning reels .never user a bait caster..

[@RiverCertified]

They're okuma citrix. Got em linked in the description. Love them!

[@Toasty_1992]

Did I see those hooks your using have a weed guard??

[@ryanharrod1155]

Looked like a awesome time. Jealous. 100k subs coming soon 😁💪🏼

[@RiverCertified]

Absolutely awesome time! I won't be holding my breath on that one haha

[@ryanharrod1155]

River Certified please bring down the negativity lol. You just wait and see

[@highdesertkatz7790]

What low pro reel were you using?

[@RiverCertified]

It's linked in the video description😁

[@highdesertkatz7790]

@@RiverCertified thank you

[@westong1763]

Spence: so there’s no bluegill scales in our potatoes? No Spence: Dang.

[@RiverCertified]

🤣🤣🤣

[@aleckrug1554]

"So it's not river certified" 😂

[@MidWestRiverRat]

Good stuff man! Beautiful fishes

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks dude!

[@codyrobison6817]

As always love the videos man

[@RiverCertified]

Love reading that!

[@InTheWoodsToday]

Did you cut those potatoes with your bait knife? It was washed this morning... Thats River Certified. Haha I got such a good laugh outta that one! Give that man a drink! 🍺

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you got a kick out of it dude! I think the look on Cory's face was the best haha

[@InTheWoodsToday]

I laughed so damn hard. Too funny 😂🤣

[@lancehargis7450]

Saw the newer reels, how you liking the performance? They look good who makes em

[@RiverCertified]

Love them so far. The biggest thing is will they last. They're Okuma citrix. I have the model linked in the video description.

[@zacberry1029]

another great video! What kind of bait casters are you using?

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya liked it! They're okuma citrix. Love em so far! They're linked in the video description too

[@averydolan6979]

What rod is that you were catching the channels on

[@RiverCertified]

Its a prototype. But a badass prototype!

[@averydolan6979]

That's kinda what I thought, when they gonna start making them I want one!

[@dak8840]

What action/ power rods are you using from whisker seeker?

[@RiverCertified]

I prefer the heavy power for flatheads and blues.

[@uncagedbeast22jeehe7]

Can’t wait

[@RiverCertified]

What ya waitin' on?

[@Ben-gy2yn]

Hey I’ve recently bought a boat, and have plans to take some family fishing in it this Sunday. I want them to catch fish, and have a good time, where would you recommend I go and what should I fish for? Anything nearish to saylorville would work. Thanks so much, don’t care what we fish for just want them to have fun.

[@RiverCertified]

Put your boat in at saylorville and trolling 0.5 mph around the mile long bridge with cutbaits out the back. The channel cats are going crazy!

[@michaelweber1810]

Where do you get your in ground rod holder?

[@RiverCertified]

Had a student weld them for me.

[@ssmith3711]

Bro what’s the deal with the low pro reel? You getting away from abu?

[@RiverCertified]

Just trying something new for my flathead rods. Was hoping they would have a better clicker. They don't, but still pretty sweet reels.

[@wesleygerving4312]

what kind of reels are those?

[@RiverCertified]

Okuma citrix. I linked the exact model in the description

[@thomaswilliams5263]

What kind of reel is that black one?

[@RiverCertified]

Okuma Citrix. I have it linked in the video description.

[@thomaswilliams5263]

@@RiverCertified thanks. Wish we had catfish like those in tbe river here. Best we've caught here is 36lbs. Love the videos

[@Bmd9007]

Wait your really a school teacher

[@RiverCertified]

It even surprises my students🤣

[@Mr.T-BAGGIN-UR-MOM]

@@RiverCertified my dad has been a school teacher for 25 yrs, hes ready to retire asap lol

[@aleckrug1554]

@@RiverCertified what grades do you you teach and what subject? Can't be math...When you say "school teacher" I'm thinking you teach gym class. Hope you never become a fishing coach for highschool's who have it. Well kids to be a good fisherman all you do is put a bluegill on a hook and hope you get lucky.... Timmy's got a hook in his finger. You tell Timmy- you got it in there bud, get it out on your own. No pliers, tough luck kid muah hahahahha

[@shartshow]

@@aleckrug1554 pretty sure he teaches science

[@aleckrug1554]

@@shartshow you know that does ring a bell. I still like my theories better 🤣

[@1ambonkerz347]

i think this is diffidently a good video and @River Certified what grade do u teach

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya like it! I teach JH science

[@Mikeypaulslingshots]

its crazy how low to the ground you guys sleep when you camp! here in southern AZ I have to use the cot that sits about a foot high because the spiders snakes scorpions and all the other crazy looking bugs that roam the desert. But nothing scares me more than the male Dobson fly

[@RiverCertified]

Nothing like that to worry about here. We have dobson flies. Kinda funny those scare you more than rattlesnakes and scorpions.

[@blackwarrior2443]

🔥 as always keep doing what u do😎👍🏿

[@RiverCertified]

I"m gonna do my best. Thank you!

[@jacrgreen88]

I know it's a super old video, but what waterproof/roll top camo backpack is that?

[@RiverCertified]

Grundens rum runner I believe. It might be linked in the description somewhere.

[@droningharry]

I remember the days of a Teachers salary, it sucked then and it must now. Teachers should be paid double what they make. Especially now when you're risking your very Health and Welfare to Teach our Children to be the Leaders of tomorrow. LeAn decided to quit and still got her Masters and has had a wonderful 35+ year Career in Special Needs. You don't stop teaching because you're not in a School, merely change the dynamic a bit. Sadly more money too. Great Video!

[@RiverCertified]

It is what it is. I enjoy it overall, and the pay ain't that bad. I have everything I need and a lot of wants.

[@kylerobertson1263]

At the 3.57 sec m.j mark was that a big fish that swam by in the lower right corner of the screen

[@dmagin777]

Was that the cedar river? I'm in the QC area, just found your channel and love the content...

[@RiverCertified]

No sir, but I know the cedar has some dandies! Glad ya enjoy the videos!

[@markphelps8003]

Do you hunt at all? Just curious. Been a fan for a while now.

[@RiverCertified]

Oh yes. I'm much better at fishing though. Love pheasants and spring turkeys.

[@chase9390]

Is this the wapsi?

[@downsouth4345]

Great video...

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya liked it!

[@benhernandez3633]

What type of spinning rod is that? And what's the specs

[@RiverCertified]

It's a prototype I'm testing. Can't tell ya anymore yet. It's a sweet natural bait rod though!

[@515OCA]

Is that the dollar general in Carlisle??? lol...Great entertaining videos all the time man keep it up.

[@trevorrandlesoutdoorsiowa]

Nope 👎

[@markjackson1842]

Great video

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it