Bobber Fishing for a Catfish Dinner! (Drought Fishing)

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[@theloneangler3320]

I gotta admit.... I've caught everything from cats to peacock bass on bobbers and bait live or dead... And watching that bobber going down... NEVER ever ever gets old.. Great Vid brother 👍✝️♥️🎣🏹🛶🇺🇸

[@RiverCertified]

That gives me hope that I'll always love it. Thanks dude!

[@wpowolfpackinternational8346]

Ikr nothing like it 🎣

[@matimus100]

Nonsense praying or Karma doesn't save innocent children's lives

[@billyrhea3057]

It takes you back to being a kid and seeing your float go down, can’t beat the excitement

[@peterolbrisch1653]

You see that line tighten up, then pow. Some people jump out of airplanes for fun, but nothing beats the anticipation of a solid take by the fish. My adrenaline goes off the charts.

[@ChaosTherapy719]

Good footage Spencer!! Reminds me of the old days when i was a kid watching Doug and Toad from Infishermen schooling the bobber bites

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man! They're definitely the ones that got me hooked on bobbers for cats.

[@jamesmainelli8277]

Toads key to cat fishing…” never wash your feet and never brush your teeth, that’s how you catch catfish”

[@gregrandolph7601]

OK its official, this has become my favorite fishing show on KZbin by far. One thing I wanted to share with you, Frank's makes a powder now, you may already know that, you just dust your fish good with it and roll in flour and ooh la la! Keeps you from having to marinade in the sauce, if you haven't tried it I highly recommend it. Keep em coming brother these vids are freaking awesome. I see the outdoor channel in your future,lol.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm definitely gonna have to look into that! I really appreciate you passing on the intel😁 glad ya dig the videos!

[@garypica7544]

I’ve been out at dawn 3 days in a row. Every sunrise is beautiful, no two are the same. Nice Video Spencer! Hope you get some rain.

[@RiverCertified]

Couldn't agree more on that one. Thank you sir!

[@ron2893]

I always click the like button right away on your new videos . You might not always catch giants but what you catch and your dry humor makes it worth watching .

[@RiverCertified]

I really appreciate it and I'm glad you enjoy the videos so much!

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Even with no giants looked like another great time on the water. The fish looked scrumptious as well. As always thanks for sharing!

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you enjoyed it man!

[@extraskintip]

Just walked in from fishing myself. Nice treat having a River Certified video to watch while I cook up some food.

[@RiverCertified]

I hope you enjoyed it!

[@Paulcatchesemall]

I cannot watch your videos without getting hungry

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yes!

[@RiverCertified]

Happens to me when I'm editing them haha

[@derekbarton9627]

This is the exact style of video I’ve been dying for you to post. My favorite

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah man! I will definitely have some more coming down road. Glad you dig em!

[@relaxing-fishing9477]

Always enjoy your catch & cook videos! This one was so soothing.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you do. Especially because I like eating haha

[@peterschulties3258]

Just got home from a 14 hour Catfishing day with a good buddy. Literally just did everything you did before watching this. Cracked up out loud watching you eat piece after piece as I'm sitting here full of fried Catfish. Yours looked better though I had fresh lemon and dipped mine in Franks. Another LOL was "I have been craving fried fish forever" You eat fried fish in like every video! You rock thx for all you do:)

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you found some dinner man! I'm always craving fish haha

[@thefishingpol]

I'm the same as Spence. I crave some good fried fish all the time. Just had some a couple days ago. And even though I just had dinner, I'm now craving some fish. Guess I'd better go pull some outta the freezer ( too cold/frozen out this time of year to go catch fresh, I don't ice fish) and get it thawed. It'll make for a nice midnight snack! 😋

[@barnburner2475]

This was fun to watch, nicely cooked nugs. Fish on! 🐟

[@mandomarley3348]

You give me motivation to go out on the weekend. Keep the videos coming brother . Go Cubs🐻

[@RiverCertified]

That's awesome! I hope you catch a few! Go Cubbies!

[@tterryshenanigans1820]

Thank you dude. I can't catch jack right now. Been a rough summer. Keep slaying em for yourself and for us that aren't capable. I appreciate it man.

[@RiverCertified]

That's no good man. Fishing has definitely been tough with this low water. Hope you find a few for yourself!

[@brunobarks6544]

Good to see you again teacher. Hope all is well with you and yours. Much love brother 🙏

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you. Same to you!

[@mickysmithiii1213]

As always, Spencer. Good video. We appreciate you for the content.

[@RiverCertified]

And I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@bobbyhutson7333]

Great episode

[@greggoryzimmerman6365]

Love it u are fishing at a trestle bridge. Always had pretty good fishing at place like that. The vibration from the bridge attracks alot of fish.

[@RiverCertified]

G;ad you enjoyed it! They tend to have a hole behind em, and I like fishing places with rock too.

[@cookiesoutdoors8924]

Great content! HIGHLY recommended! Keep doing your thang bruh! 💯

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man! I'm definitely gonna keep trying my best!

[@danielcollins9850]

Love your videos keep up the great work my friend

[@RiverCertified]

I'm really glad enjoy them man!

[@BIZDudee]

Fishing buddy recently introduced me to your vids and I can't get enough! We recently took a trip to go target catfish and were quite successful. Keep on rocking the vids man!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you dig the videos man! Even more glad you're on some fish!

[@FuManDrew365]

I dont mind taking 15 minutes out of my day to watch one of your videos lol.. pretty good entertainment for me and shit i might even learn something 🤣 keep up the great work 💪

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you find some value in em man!

[@lovetofishtv7571]

Love the vids keep up the great work man 💯

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it man!

[@rockyanish6795]

Very relaxing scenery spencer

[@RiverCertified]

Couldn't agree more

[@donaldprice6890]

I enjoyed watching you cook em and eat em... It's fun to see the whole process from catch to eat.

[@pikeman0357]

Love honest catch and cook sir!!! Nice vids!!!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@riverrat988]

That was a great strip of water. Walleye should be there sometime. Plus thanks for making me hungry again. 😃 Great video brother

[@RiverCertified]

I'll definitely be back to look for some walleyes. Glad you enjoyed it sir!

[@melindajones1243]

Had a friend this past week caught a 35lb carp on a Berkley power worm while fishing a local night bass tournament lol thought he'd caught the biggest bass of his life didn't take long to figure it wasn't a bass, took 30 minutes to land him in the boat with 10lb mono, so much fun 😀 love your videos Spencer thanks

[@RiverCertified]

Now that would be quite the battle!

[@wespeacock793]

Tonight's outdoor adventure, thank you sir!

[@RiverCertified]

Gladly sir!

[@Chuckhall8088]

Them crunches sounded exquisitely delicious. I'm headed to lake in the morning hoping for a shore breakfast.✌️

[@RiverCertified]

Hope you get on 'em man! Good luck!

[@aaronkirby2754]

I would love nothing more than to catch a big ol’ catfish… I haven’t had any luck yet but I’m not going to give up till I find them little suckers

[@RiverCertified]

Perseverance and learning each trip works wonders!

[@darrenangle4493]

That was a very nice video. I don't think there's anything more fun to do than bobber fish current for Channel cats. It's been a few years since I've done it. But we would always dip big creek minnows and take them them to a couple honey holes in the Potomac and just have the time of our lives. Your channel brings back alot of good memories. Thanks for sharing!

[@RiverCertified]

Absolutely. I hope you find some time to do it again. It's about the most fun way to get dinner there is, at least I think so! haha

[@justinzachary5704]

Awesome video now I’m hungry ugh 😩 keep the vids coming bro can’t wait for the big trip video !!

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah! I'm stoked too. Just hope it all works out!

[@keithbrock6410]

Great video as always man. I’m headed out this weekend to hopefully catch a few. I hope my fishing ends with the same crunching that yours ended with!

[@RiverCertified]

I hope so too dude!

[@rondellperry8320]

It will never get old another successful catch clean and cook delicious 👍🏿

[@RiverCertified]

Good deal man cuz I'm I'm big fan of doing them haha

[@FishOnLuke]

Nothing better than traversing some rapids and such 🤣

[@RiverCertified]

It's the little things haha

[@nowornever7629]

Love the commentary. Subscribed.

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah. Glad you got a kick outta it.

[@tobymaples7646]

I was playing around with some fillets a couple weeks ago and i took some coconut milk and added fresh garlic and chili flakes to it. Then dipped the fillets in that to get the breading to stick. it was fantastic.

[@RiverCertified]

That's intriguing. I tried almond mile a while back. Only because that was the only milk we had haha. It wasn't too bad.

[@tobymaples7646]

@@RiverCertified The coconut milk adds a tiny amount of richness and does something really special that's hard to describe. I don't think i will ever go back to the milk or egg wash.

[@robertosoto774]

Keep on fishing 🎣🎣 nice job..

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man, I definitely will!

[@LadyVoldemort]

Goodness I'm hungry. Why I love watching people catch and cook fish so much...I don't even know...🤤🤤🤤

[@RiverCertified]

I can relate haha

[@MrLobstermeat]

OK bread crumps + corn meal !!! Spencer has a winner! Nice video my friend! You have some amazing places to fish!! Lucky man!! and dawg!!! haha

[@RiverCertified]

I'm about as lucky as it gets. Thank you!

[@user-np4nl6rx2n]

I have even used frozen large minnows. Works.

[@droningharry]

Spenser that's a lunch well served. It looked fun to catch and even more fun to eat!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Harry! I'm definitely a fan of both too haha

[@attitudeadjusted9027]

Great vid 😁. We're going out this weekend. Probably last one before harvest. That really fast water straight away from you is what I'd have tried. You'd have been surprised. Keep your powder dry and your pantry stocked young man 💪😎

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you sir. Good luck this weekend! I did try the fast stuff, but nothing going with the bobber unfortunately.

[@austinmiller3497]

Awesome video and catches of fish I enjoy going fishing I haven't caught any big ones yet this year but I'm hoping to catch one soon

[@RiverCertified]

I hope you get one man!

[@mauritobias8759]

AWESOME VIDEO AS ALWAYS 🤙🤙🤙 STILL DIGGIN THAT SPINNIN ROD YOU MADE🎣🎣

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you and thank you sir!

[@arrowhead_leejones5037]

Would like to see more of you catching fish and your wife doing the foraging for dinner

[@RiverCertified]

We've went foraging a few times to do just that. Our drought has really limited the amount of stuff there is to pick. Lots of dry hen of the woods haha. We will keep trying. Thank you for taking the time to let me know!

[@rogeranderson6668]

Good morning Spencer, You remind me of what I've been missing lately I think I'm going to have to disregard the CPR and keep a few some of them good and tasties to fry up alongside some garden fresh okra the next time I go fishing with my partner Roy. Have an awesome Epic weekend God bless Y'all. Tight lines and big cats and as always much peace and love from northeast Texas 🤠 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RiverCertified]

That sounds like that will make an awesome feast man! Hope you have a great weekend too!

[@pabllam8017]

I was cooking fried chicken while watching you today. Made me wish it was fish. Thank you for a fun time.

[@RiverCertified]

Thats a solid back up. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dauveewllm3090]

Yummy.. I love to see you guys catch, clean and cook

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya do, cuz I love doing it! Thanks for watching!

[@koopa816mj1]

The whole video I'm like oh plz cook them on cam. Effing awesome job sir! RSK

[@RiverCertified]

Haha thank you very much!

[@donaldthomas6520]

You never let me down on your channel keep doing what you are doing and I will be on this end watching. Cool video brother peace out from Ohio

[@RiverCertified]

I really appreciate it dude! I'm gonna keep doing my best. Glad ya dig the videos!

[@thecripple69]

Hell yeah another awesome video thanks again man

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you for watching them all! You're the man!

[@thecripple69]

@@RiverCertified you bet man

[@moosine8715]

Love the letterkenny refrence. Great video

[@RiverCertified]

I try to work them in where I can. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jzfishing9283]

Bro I subbed for 1 I love fishing and cat fishing at that and 2 your so laid back bro it was funny and relaxing

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah man. That's definitely how I try to roll. Glad we're on the same page😁

[@jzfishing9283]

@@RiverCertified yessir keep up the good work

[@DanielBoone337]

A lot of people down in Louisiana like to soak the fillets in pets milk and use just Louisiana fish fry for the batter... Pets milk takes almost all the fishy taste out of the fish I know that seems counter intuitive but saltwater fish have a very strong fish taste and it makes freshwater fish taste really good as well... Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[@RiverCertified]

I love hearing and using the different regional recipes. Thanks man!

[@WesternKyOutdoors]

Great catches. Boy that fried fish looks delicious

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you! I promise it was haha

[@adamclark94]

never teyed bobber fishing always wondered how you set rhe depth for like a 6 ft deep spot and still cast it and also if the stop gets caught at the first eyelit. I probably need to just go for it and watch some videos. probably a better way to fish vs double hook on bottom which has been my go to for years

[@calebcordle1725]

Nice Letterkenny reference! “Better let that one marinate”

[@RiverCertified]

Thats a Texas sized 10 4 😆

[@waterratlyle2590]

Ready for this for sure!

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah!

[@timwhiting6721]

Kitties in cities , don't pout because of the drought !! Chad's come to the rescue again

[@RiverCertified]

😆😆😆couldn't agree more

[@TheJaymon1962]

Nice spot and a good lunch.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man!

[@bilopperson7839]

Love watching your fishing adventures from Australia mate, unfortunately we don't have big cat fish here like you do there keep it up mate Subscriber from Australia

[@RiverCertified]

Fortunately you have arawana and Murry cod and Bara. I hope to visit someday!

[@barrywebb6113]

The LetterKenney reference did not go unnoticed.

[@RiverCertified]

That makes me happy😁

[@coryplummer6450]

Still on teacher time lunch/dinner at 3pm. Lol great video! KIU

[@RiverCertified]

Haha some habits are hard to break. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BlueLines50]

New subscriber from South Texas, cool vid, nice catch.. tight lines my friend 🤙

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for subbing man! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@gregd.88]

I need some fish! It will have to wait till the foot of snow goes away though.

[@jamesyule4543]

Beautiful river. Looks alot like the bridge below our long term mental care facility.

[@RiverCertified]

Thats kinda interesting

[@angelasheppard7197]

Great video.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Angela!

[@tomb9420]

Hey whats cooler than cool ? Ice cold baby !

[@RiverCertified]

😆😆😆

[@solumefood]

This guys dry humor is actually funny

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you get a kick outta it!

[@bjaminf113]

Got more on how you filet and clean your fish? Tips tricks? Just curious, love the videos. Especially when you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor! ...if fishing can be considered labor that is 😉 😜

[@RiverCertified]

Main thing is to trim all the red meat off of them. Small chunks crisp up better. Otherwise, enjoy your dinner😁

[@josephbell1698]

You need to be on billboards advocate for eating fresh water fish I’d buy and I’m not a spicy kinda guy but man that crunch n white flakey meat perfection

[@letthemhatebullyz6175]

River Certified 💯💪🏽🔥✊🏽

[@RiverCertified]

🤘🤘🤘

[@whatsthatguydoin8603]

Never tried Catfish. Looks good. Great job.

[@RiverCertified]

If prepared well, it's pretty dang good

[@darlenel.hardin7006]

I watch your show all of the time. But I wanted to ask you to show us how you clean your catfish. I feel like this is just as important as catching fish. To me it just goes hand and hand . Thanks so much for entertaining us like you do.

[@RiverCertified]

I've thought about that, I'm just worried about getting my channel demonetized. "Dtro fish" channel has an awesome tutorial on it. Hope that helps!

[@TRay-PGH]

yum.. ty for cook and clean but can you show us you cleaning so we can see how you do it?

[@jamestboehm6450]

Rather ironic, channel cat on the stove right now. They are so much fun to catch and eat. Thanks for the video

[@RiverCertified]

You're living the good life sir.

[@GregK1247]

Love it!

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you do!

[@youtubecommercialsareascam8495]

I cooked a gar with Frank's this weekend. It was the first time I've ever had gar and I was surprised it was pretty damn good. Another good video bud thanks

[@RiverCertified]

Love reading that man. I've had it a couple times this summer. Gonna try and catch a few more this week!

[@youtubecommercialsareascam8495]

@@RiverCertified good luck bud I'm sure you'll get er done

[@lsoutdoors2354]

Great video I been wanting to go but always raining working or going chemo or drs

[@RiverCertified]

Hope you can make it work man!

[@NuriYokoChannel]

greetings one hobby 🤝, good luck 🙏

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks!

[@sqhunter65]

Hey do you think could show how you have that set up. I have a place I'd like to try it.

[@dgwhite87]

You make it look so easy. Still new to catfishing and still trying to figure out a simple rig. For you suggest a bobber rig like this for a beginner?

[@RiverCertified]

It's great for new anglers and old. It tends to work best in the morning and evening. Good luck!

[@BuckFvrCotw]

can't wait for it to be warmer out to be able to go bobber and bottom fishing for some channel rats a little to cold right now a lil bit of ice on the ponds

[@RiverCertified]

I'm looking forward to it as well. Good luck this year!

[@michaelkawell3300]

Nice spot

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Nice little spot for catfish, and good to have backup spots. I always bleed them when put on stringer, sometimes the blood stirs them up👍. Crappie good too. Check on amazon, can get 2 1gallon containers of zatarains fish Fri for like $14. Great just rinse filet, dredge and fry. 2 paper plates no dishes. Great video

[@RiverCertified]

You live a blessed life id assume by that comment. Thanks for taking the time to watch man!

[@ronaldyeater3322]

@@RiverCertified I don't understand reply? I'm disabled and get to fish about 10 times a year when friends take me? I read my comment again and don't understand? I completed? Said I bleed fish in water? State law can't have live fish on a stringer? Sry if took something wrong way

[@RiverCertified]

@@ronaldyeater3322 I just assumed you had good things going on based in thr fact you know how to cook some fish. That's all. I generally assume the best.

[@ronaldyeater3322]

@@RiverCertified oh. I used to have daughter buy the little bags in store but we're $3 ea. So looked on Amazon and found that deal. It's almost what you made, I wet it with Texas Pete hot sauce and dredge to fryer, no dishes. Thought you would like it or tried in smaller bag? It's Cajun seasoned corn flour. I sit on hospital bed everyday don't like to leave dishes I can't clean. I should've said looks good, it's what gave me idea. 2 1gallon containers is too much lol. Gave 1 to friend who brings me fish lol.

[@waterratlyle2590]

Great video sir, fish looks DELICIOUS for sure🤤🤤🤤

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man! I was pretty happy about it😁

[@tjgatica24]

finally i can get do some dabs and watch

[@RiverCertified]

😆😆😆

[@danparke1]

So... dang.... hungry. I have yet to land a cat on one of those whisker seeker bobbers, but I know it'll happen soon. Awesome video!

[@RiverCertified]

It's so much fun when you have a good one rip it down! Good luck man !

[@manyfaces2614]

Soak in vinegar till water turn redish Then soak in buttermilk till ready to cook Ull tell the difference in texture and flavor

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@tomhowells7617]

I caught a couple 3 pound channel catfish and a 4 pound flathead.............got them soaking in Frank's Red Hot...........your videos inspired me to try it👍

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah!

[@tomhowells7617]

BTW, those catfish I cooked tasted great marinated in Franks!

[@jamesbrackett575]

Recipe looks great try bread crumbs and instant potato’s it’s also good

[@terrencedavis498]

Your only River Certified if you stand in the water

[@RiverCertified]

I feel like it definitely helps haha

[@C_JAdventures]

I've been fishing for my entire life basically, but I've never learned how to fillet a fish; is it hard? Seems decently intense lol

[@RiverCertified]

Practice makes perfect. There's a bunch of videos on KZbin that will show you how. A sharp knife helps a lot

[@chuckstith838]

Sharp knife is a must. Then be careful and enjoy the trimmings

[@ElkinsEric]

I find that it’s easier to learn/teach someone to fillet a fish with a decent fillet board with the clamp on it. Trout are super easy to learn to fillet with. You’re going to make some fish nuggets, it’s a part of learning. Just try to not cut through the backbone and you’ll be fine.

[@jakesellers9447]

Dont take it to serious. Just watch a video and start doing it. The worst that happens... well nothing. Just dont cut yourself.

[@jasonlittle4049]

Walleye is one of the best tasting freshwater fish in my opinion I keep hearing that snakehead is really good but never catch one yet

[@RiverCertified]

Walleye is my favorite. If I ever get the chance to try snakehead, I'm definitely going to!

[@jcreajr]

Enjoyed it. Where is the location?

[@williamflynn9319]

Okay DeadSpool another one in the books great video

[@RiverCertified]

Thank ya sir!

[@sidneyjones3288]

I’m sure you already did a video on it, if you haven’t could you do one on filleting the cat. How mush red meat do you take off? Thank you.

[@RiverCertified]

I haven't actually. I don't want to get demonetized by youtube.

[@basshead9771]

Great video Spencer. Are you using a 1/2 oz egg sinker with that setup? Nothing beats some bobber fishing for kitties.

[@RiverCertified]

Anywhere from a 1/2 to a 1 oz. Generally whatever I grab first.

[@basshead9771]

@@RiverCertified are you using the 1oz float? Or bigger?

[@RiverCertified]

@@basshead9771 The 1 oz for channels. 3 or 4 for blues and flatheads