BIG FISH Are Under This MASSIVE DAM!! (Winter Fishing)

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[@jamestboehm6450]

That wife that puts up with you is an absolute queen. She takes you spending time away from home very well. Oh ya, any fish is a good fish.

[@turtsable]

I won’t settle till I find a girl that understands fishing and my passion for it like his wife does.

[@RiverCertified]

It ain't always easy, but we find a way to make it work. Thankfully, she will be here tomorrow.

[@buzzbuzzy9836]

Ass kisser! Start standing on your back legs Gary Poppins!

[@jonboatmorava9115]

Yeah there's plenty of wives who would say "I don't mind you fish" actually meaning as long as do it very little and only when it's her idea which in general will be never and for little amounts of time. It's a struggle. 😫

[@tylermacek4027]

For him it’s also going to work, I’m sure your wife doesn’t mind you going to work.

[@mikeposio1206]

"Fish around, and Find out" sounds like a t-shirt Spencer!!!

[@RiverCertified]

That one might have to actually happen haha

[@garygregg4597]

I old now and can’t go anymore, thanks for the memories! Enjoy it while you can,son!

[@RiverCertified]

I will do my best. Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@carleengreen6180]

We had no school from snow and you can still fish. Atleast I can watch

[@RiverCertified]

I'm pretty lucky haha. Hope you're staying warm.

[@terriwillis6871]

My husband & I love watching your videos. We really enjoy when you fish with Denny, you guys are fun to watch fishing together & hearing you teasing one another talking smack. Hope to see more kayak fishing with Denny this year

[@desmondjohnson6360]

There's my bro!! Get it Spencer... let's go!!! Man I sure do miss living in Florida There's so many different species to catch.

[@RiverCertified]

Dude there's so many cool parts about Florida. I almost threw my castnet on an alligator today haha

[@ffemtp830]

Envious my friend. Have fun, enjoy the warmth and catch a giant!!

[@RiverCertified]

I'm gonna do my best man. I appreciate ya!

[@patriciapowell3824]

Another fine video Spencer. Ya got ya some real fine fish. You're a lucky guy, and I sure enjoy watching you fish. Thank you very much for sharing. God bless and stay safe.

[@RiverCertified]

I do my best to not take it for granted, especially on the days where the fishing is tough or the weather isn't so nice. I appreciate all the support. It helps keep it all grounded.

[@Richard31781]

Awesome video as always my friend and great job.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffreyneely9283]

Wow what some great takedowns, those missed ones were a trip .great fish you did catch, fried fish looked good..great video....

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you enjoyed it all man!

[@philipkirk6488]

If you want Big blue cats, you need to go to the dam below nick a jack dam in Tennessee, close to Chattanooga 45 ib. Plus cats use chunks of skipjack's that you can catch below the dam.

[@daltonbradshaw1391]

I’m in South Georgia I fish around it’s hard to find big blues and channels like you catch in the northern states but the flatheads are grown I’m thankful I found your vids and got into it caught my first one and that was all she wrote limb lines are super fun to I’ve also found they like bait from the body of water I’m on but I think I’ve heard you say that before too 😂 good luck buddy you’ll find them you always do

[@RiverCertified]

I've heard there's some giants down your way. I might have to visit one of these days.

[@daltonbradshaw1391]

@@RiverCertified if you do I’m on the flint it would be amazing to watch a video on my water you could go for a 2 for one I know you aren’t much of a bass guy but the shoal bass pull hard it’s one of the only 2 rivers to catch them I also hear they put out giants near Savannah altamaha river

[@PanFishWeekly]

Looks like a fun day Cubs fan!

[@RiverCertified]

I definitely had a blast!

[@desmondjohnson6360]

Throw a taco... you might get a skip jack... watch that current lol

[@RiverCertified]

I'd take a skipjack

[@steveburlingame1935]

Good video hope your charters go that well

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you kindly Steve!

[@steveburlingame1935]

@@RiverCertified i wanna go but it will be another time i had neck surgery

[@tonybyers4179]

Must be North Florida,I live in Tampa area we dont have blues over here but I catch channel cats between 5-10 pounds,good large mouth bass,crappie/specs,and sunshine bass/striper hybrid!

[@RiverCertified]

Yeah I'm north of ya

[@tonybyers4179]

It's my goal this year to purchase a decent boat and start taking trips up there and start catching bigger fish,Blues, Flatheads and such!

[@pstonedawg9576]

Nice 👍 Tight Lines Captain Spencer 🐟🐟🐟💯

[@RiverCertified]

Right back at ya man!

[@angrytrucker420]

You are also an advocate of never letting nature's beautiful silence interrupt your running dialog. 😁 great video as usual. Your good wife is definitely your catch of the day everyday.

[@RiverCertified]

Haha I've never thought of it like that. Believe it or not, there is a little bit of silence while I'm out there. It would be tough to find a better lady for me. She flies down tomorrow thankfully.

[@cflem6252]

Fabulous day of fishing. 🔥 I'm jealous. Great job 🤣🤣

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man! I know the feeling lots of days haha

[@attitudeadjusted9027]

Blue cats in Florida taste just as good as anywhere else 😃.... great Spencer quote. Bet my wife wishes I was down there with ya. Great vid and keep your powder dry and your pantry stocked young man 💪😎🙏

[@RiverCertified]

Come on down. I'll definitely be filling the freezer down here. Thanks for watching!

[@FlatrockFlatheads]

Luv those cat and Carp rods. So fun.

[@RiverCertified]

Man, I couldn't agree more.

[@jamesm.gilbert3543]

I was trying to wait until the end of this video before commenting but when I saw the rod bend at 14:32 and the way that it bent was just incredible. My Gawd that was a big fish who knows it might of been one of those 80 or more pounders that you was talking about at the beginning of this video! Dude I feel for you on that. I can't stop thinking about it lol.

[@RiverCertified]

Thankfully I caught a fish tonight that made me forget about it haha

[@Countrybluez]

@@RiverCertifiedOh!?!?

[@jazman1967]

Great to see Woody

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it. He'll definitely be making some more cameos this winter.

[@PapaOutdoors238]

Wonderful video. Grew up eating bullhead. Great fish to eat. Cleaned just like you showed. Can't get any better. Thanks

[@RiverCertified]

Bullheads are tough to beat, especially out of cold water. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@daltonlloyd6887]

Yeah you need some merch that says fish around and find out with a fishermen in the middle fish around on the top and find out on the bottom side

[@RiverCertified]

I'm thinking there's a lot of potential there man.

[@pedrocruz4710]

Awesome action man!

[@RiverCertified]

Appreciate it man. Thanks for always watching!

[@StonedDead1981]

I almost missed the rest of your vid daydreaming about 77 degrees. Little temperature envy, not going to lie.

[@RiverCertified]

I'd definitely be feeling the same way in your shoes man. I'm pretty dang lucky.

[@collinpearson9257]

Congrats on making captain, look forward to trips on the big river to come.

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

Glad you can still out the videos in the winter brother, keep um coming

[@RiverCertified]

I'm gonna do my best. I appreciate you watching.

[@matthewhaviland5314]

Crazy that as good as the fishing was that there wasn't other boats out there.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

What brand O Reel do you recommend? Got me a Used-to-be-the-brand-to-have Medium-Heavy Ugly stick 7 foot rod. Just gotta match a reel to it what would be good for the hairless water kitties.

[@RiverCertified]

For spinning reels it's tought to beat okuma avengers abf's for the money. Otherwise, I like the Okuma citrix. I guess I just like okuma.

[@Ray56z]

River is dropping-finally. Dam released so much there for a week I thought I may have to pull up and move for a few days. Three weeks ago you'd of been fighting the shooting stream flows sitting there. Foam was 18-20" thick, covered the river where I live two days flow from the dam. Hit those creek inflows on the lowering level, big boys like to sit and let the food come to them. Good luck with the trip and your guides!

[@RiverCertified]

I know of a couple creek mouths I'll be hanging out at next week for a few hours in the evening. I appreciate it sir!

[@Bobby-di1vr]

I've got some nice bass out of that area from shore .

[@Countrybluez]

Always a good time watching you catch them Spencer. Been subbed for a long time and you’ve come a long ways since I first started watching. I was a big time tourney cat fisherman a few years ago. Life happens and I don’t do any of that cool stuff anymore. Now I bank fish in crappy little mud holes watching your videos 🤣. I appreciate you man keep it up.

[@RiverCertified]

I figure as long as you're having a good time, that's all that matters. I appreciate it man!

[@EFTProf]

Three nice ones there Spencer! Nice to see that you've worked out how to use a landing net now too. Isn't it a bit of a trot from your place to Florida,though? C U next time! 👍🤓👍

[@RiverCertified]

haha I guess I'm not hopeless. Yeah Florida was a pretty good haul.

[@Outdoorcertified]

What's good spencer

[@RiverCertified]

Just trying to soak up life

[@otrdriver5917]

You should do the catfish tournament in owensboro Kentuckistan. Guess it's a big deal there and it's on the Ohio river.

[@RiverCertified]

I'll look into it. Thanks for letting me know.

[@catchnamericawithjc7337]

Good good fun. Small it the only way to give them a chance

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for watching!

[@turbopromodified]

“Fish around and find out”. I like that.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya get a kick outta it haha

[@santannathegreat5167]

Got a new Cubs hat I see my guy!! Go cubbies!!!!!

[@RiverCertified]

Yessir!!! I actually think they might be decent this year. Guess we will see.

[@santannathegreat5167]

I really do also to be honest.. I miss the Dawson and Sandburg days.

[@salty__kansan]

I'm jealous that your in a t shirt!!!

[@RiverCertified]

haha I definitely get that

[@anglerummumar7143]

Waow..nice view my friend

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for watching!

[@anglerummumar7143]

@@RiverCertified you're welcom

[@jonlejcar5306]

You know it'll be a decent fish when the funky music starts playing

[@RiverCertified]

Haha yessir

[@easygarden777]

You have created a new meaning for catch and release.... Catching one while you're releasing one 😎

[@RiverCertified]

Haha I hope to make that more common

[@comiketiger]

Wow, great fish again. I really enjoy your work! Thanks again. God bless all here.

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you kindly

[@atuuschaaw]

Good times brother! Blue cat redemption! 😉♥

[@RiverCertified]

And it sure felt good haha. Thanks man!

[@Bobby-di1vr]

Kinda cool no one has gave up the spot . Some things are better not said . Especially names of fishing holes

[@skinny7347]

You will sometimes find stripers off the rocks just south of the landing on the left side.

[@RiverCertified]

I'll definitely float some shad in there sometime. I appreciate that.

[@TheDetroitman20]

Top notch as always brother!! 🍻👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾🙂💯

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man!

[@jamesm.gilbert3543]

Last two cats were nice. I'll bet the first one at 14:32 that bent the rod was that size or bigger. Good video

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks James. It's hard telling not knowing.

[@keithbartlett6708]

Thanks!

[@RiverCertified]

You bet!

[@johnchildress8229]

Your in my hometown again? How you like that river and being up close to the dam? I love that river, looks like your doing pretty good bro! Have you tried near the old port past the railroad or bridge, big cats love hanging around there. Near the lock is also pretty good and usually loaded with bait this time of year. Use your down scan and go into the lock, yes your allowed to go in there and look for balls of shad or gizzard shad the big ones. There a legion in there in the winter time. Find a big school and toss your net on them and you'll have plenty of bait. I love the content brother keep it up! And I hope you had a great stay here in my little town on top the hill!

[@brodiedavisalmostprimitive1262]

Enjoyed! Huge fish! Wind was tough today.

[@RiverCertified]

Yessir. I try to make the most of it.

[@aarongoldsby6758]

White catfish. The only native species to the Chesapeake basin has some potential for getting a state(s) record.

[@beverlycurry4370]

Nice fishing 😊

[@riverrat988]

Great video. 77 and nice Cats in January. Your rockin brother

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you kindly sir. I'm pretty dang lucky.

[@willlane1]

I like it. Coffee cup is now called rod-loc. Patent pending. Lol

[@RiverCertified]

Haha it's an effective product

[@philipkirk6488]

If you go to Nick a Jack fish about 100 to 200 yards below the fishing pier

[@philipkirk6488]

18" leaders work great

[@BeGrwn]

I know right!!”spot lock” you kill me with it, I’ve got to get a setup. Don’t even use one lol but this spot lock shit is killer!

[@RiverCertified]

Dude, spot lock is awesome. With that being said, I used the anchor today and it was kind of nostalgic haha

[@BeGrwn]

@@RiverCertified That hilarious 😂 but we’ve got to keep in practice.

[@johnseeley9316]

Thank God for quality braided line! Great video (as always)

[@RiverCertified]

I must agree. Glad ya enjoyed it John!

[@danhandke5012]

❤❤❤

[@shawnclemmons6873]

Great video, first time subscriber and just curious what those tags are hanging on your rods in the hook keepers? Also appreciate you showing your setups and gear links.

[@RiverCertified]

They're planer board clips. I use them for big live baits when I'm using the clicker.

[@belacp923]

*Fish burps* Spencer blesses it 😂 looked like a blast!

[@RiverCertified]

Haha I try to be polite.

[@sistaslab3159]

Welcome to Florida Spencer awesome video

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you kindly. I appreciate it!

[@jefflewis6412]

Hey bud, where did you get that jacket? Reel nice!!

[@RiverCertified]

It's a Striker Renagade. I love it man.

[@HuyFishingVlog]

I would love to watch you fish. excellent 👍

[@mattshelley7876]

Another great video man! Will you be offering guide trips, in Florida, all year?

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it. I'll only be down here until the end of Feb.

[@kangofyoutube]

nugs looking perfect as usual

[@RiverCertified]

Thank ya kindly man

[@brandonbishop2578]

Been watching you for while and I wanna say I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos! I couldn’t help but notice that your poles are different see they still have the whisker seeker logo but different grip and color pattern. Can’t find those anywhere

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya dig the videos. I can't say much about the fishing rods currently man.

[@pasarea999]

Who knew Florida has everything! Im from Canada so I would not know lol

[@RiverCertified]

I've definitely been learning a lot down here.

[@timwhiting6721]

The wood !

[@RiverCertified]

Yessir. He'll be on the next one too!

[@fishingnightnday]

Sometimes elephants like peanuts...Two of my biggest of 2022 were on dinky baits.

[@RiverCertified]

No truer words have been spoken. Hope you keep catchin man.

[@calvinbecktold4724]

Hey brother how you doing spencer

[@RiverCertified]

Perty good. You?

[@boxingstarcmbballer8797]

Yes love it !!! Got dinner and got Fun 😂 right on bro !!! I’m so tempted to cook a trout while I’m out catching all these trout and so many ppl around me not able to catch um and release the rest like normal so they all can pout even more 😂 😱🤦‍♂️

[@darrickgoodrich2169]

Northeast Pennsylvania Susquehanna river try it

[@RiverCertified]

It's on the hit list.

[@darrickgoodrich2169]

Let me know I have some secret spots

[@rogerwilliams977]

Yummmmm!

[@RiverCertified]

Yessir!

[@meghan7547]

Thought starboard was right and port was left?

[@RiverCertified]

Only when you're looking towards the front of the boat.

[@MidWestRiverRat]

I forgot how hilarious your random commentary is 😆

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you came back to check it out haha

[@MidWestRiverRat]

@@RiverCertified You'll always be on my sub list man! It's hard to watch everyone all the time. I'm totally using your "fish around and find out" line next time someone asks me where the fish are 😆

[@dryrivercatfishing5465]

Does whisker seeker sell rods with eva foam grips or did you replace the cork with the eva foam?

[@waterratlyle2590]

Well that's a good 1st 2 days in Florida man.

[@RiverCertified]

I can't complain too much, other than the bait haha. I did find a sloppy one the other day. That video should be out this week.

[@jasondeansmith79]

Spencer you going to the catfish & crappie conference again this year.

[@RiverCertified]

I won't make it this year unfortunately

[@jasondeansmith79]

@@RiverCertified you’re a down to earth guy to talk to. It was great meeting you last year. I was hoping to see you again. I totally understand it’s hard to make it everywhere.

[@henrykosky3919]

Good day fishing not a bad poundage average overall

[@RiverCertified]

You definitely won't hear me complain about it.

[@MrCaissed]

Hi Spencer, It’s always fun to be able to take one’s dog with you especially when they’re chill. What are you using for rods/reels?

[@RiverCertified]

I have to agree. All my gear should be linked in the description

[@MrCaissed]

@@RiverCertified of course duh 🙄 thanks Spencer!!

[@brandypalmer5814]

I have tried for couple about 3 years catch my first blue catfish and my first flathead catfish I've tried multiple methods to catch them however can't seem catch them ik the river I fish has them l. Do you have any tips? ps I am limited cuz I do not own a vehicle and fish from bank

[@RiverCertified]

I have a bunch of articles on my website that might help. www.rivercertified.com

[@spencerdubiel7924]

In situations where blues grab the bait behind the hook would a dubble hook rig work better? Is that a feeding mood the fish could be in? And would using a bait clicker like flathead fishing be a smart move if the fish are in that kind of mood? Been faced with the same problem I had a whole 12 inch shad on a dubble hook rig and a blue grabbed it crushed it so hard that it looked like it was flattened by a car folded my wisker seeker and no hook up

[@RiverCertified]

Sometimes the fish gotta help you out haha

[@robertduree1177]

Catch Chanel’s on a regular basis when winter fishing consistently more blues though but I agree blues are better eating to me flat heads are the best though but every body’s to their own

[@RiverCertified]

I'm with ya all the way around on that

[@Bigbenfishing]

Are those custom rods ?? I don’t see them on the whisker site 😢

[@RiverCertified]

Pleading the 5th

[@philipkirk6488]

Marshmallow work too

[@williamsnow9976]

what is the average lb test u use day to day

[@daltonbradshaw1391]

Pretty sure it’s 80-120 lb braid

[@daltonbradshaw1391]

Hope that helps buddy

[@RiverCertified]

Yeah, usually 85

[@BROKERICHGUYog]

What lb line do you use? From where? Thanks.

[@RiverCertified]

For the big rods 85 lb braid and 80 lb leader. All my gear is linked in the description.

[@BROKERICHGUYog]

@@RiverCertified Thanks man. love ur vids. U catch hogs all the time.. super jealous lol.. Keep the vids coming .

[@tysmith3740]

That's the lake Seminole dam

[@Scratch-That91]

Have you heard of the illusive white catfish in Truman lake Mo?

[@RiverCertified]

Haha yep

[@219.bassholefishing]

When did you retire the old Cubs cap and bust out the new one? I just noticed the new one. Another great video man. Should change the name to River Certified with Captain Spencer and his first mate Woody...

[@RiverCertified]

I got it a month ago or so. I get a new one once it starts to smell worse when I wash it haha

[@joelwcarter8058]

if you want to catch striper,use a whole bait

[@philipkirk6488]

Small peices about 3" long

[@donniednl]

in the Netherlands it's illegal to fish with that many rods. max 2 per person. you can get a 3 rod permit but that doesn't apply to boats.

[@RiverCertified]

I get that. It's similar in my home state.

[@jackbohm7432]

What is the best tasting catfish?

[@RiverCertified]

I'd probably say flatheads.

[@ljmck7739]

I was gonna ask if you used skip jacks that's what I use here in Kentucky

[@RiverCertified]

I do anytime I can get em

[@joelwcarter8058]

i would like to fish with you sometime here in illinois

[@jameswilliams-oy6ok]

cool cool. Any plans on fishing Rodman Dam?

[@RiverCertified]

I haven't looked into it. I might have to.

[@djgoodot]

Cheese and rice bro they give us bottles of reel oil to help with that, pay attention lmao