Catching MONSTERS below a BROKEN ROCK DAM!! (Spring Fishing)

[@InTheWoodsToday]

Still trying to catch my first Flathead, and this got me pumped! Hopefully this is my year!

[@dezmondkrause2329]

Same here im hoping this will be the summer of flatheads for me

[@RiverCertified]

Hope you stick a pig!

[@InTheWoodsToday]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@janedmonds4711]

I’m new on your site. I just subscribed because you talk, fish and feel just like all the fishermen I’ve ever known personally. No flash just real and fun. I’m 74 years old, a woman, and I love fishing. Thank you

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you for the very kind words. I really hope you continue to enjoy the videos! More importantly, I hope you're enjoying time on the water!

[@DanielBoone337]

"We are baited masterfully" I see what you did there!!! LOL Great video as always keepem coming brother...

[@RiverCertified]

Haha glad you got a kick outta it!

[@PahaPoniesSpanishMustangs]

Took me a second....well played

[@waterratlyle2590]

Out here fishing getting content for my channel. I stop everything to see what this video will have. Keep up the good work sir.

[@RiverCertified]

And it's greatly appreciated. Hope you caught a few!

[@waterratlyle2590]

@@RiverCertified I did and caught your favorite bait to use. Also going tag your channel in my video Friday. Was alot of fun fishing after the rain.

[@joshuapowell8547]

Nothing more Spencer than him coming to the bank with a mouth full a food and landing a fish with a mouth full of food. Ryan is the GOAT starts filming and everything perfectly like he the cohost of the channel. I really enjoy watching you guys fish thanks for all the content boys

[@RiverCertified]

Ryan's the freaking man. Couldn't have worked out much better. Glad you enjoy the videos man!

[@tylerdose4601]

This video had all of the classic Spencer content: a big ol' flathead, a low-key innuendo (baited masterfully), and food. Really fun video to watch.

[@RiverCertified]

And I'm glad you enjoyed it man!

[@TanteCantikMancingLiarBali]

It so fun Fhising in wilderness....the beauty of American....

[@rockyanish6795]

Beautiful river. The flatties were bitin last week but rain put a stop to it.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man. It was the same story here.

[@luismagana2059]

Way to let your buddy catch one. Such a gentlemen. Great video keep em coming. Your number one rivexican.

[@RiverCertified]

Haha you know he wouldn't have caught it if it wasn't for pizza. Pizza always gets me haha

[@luismagana2059]

@@RiverCertified Ya I often have seen the pizza dosnfall on your videos. But usually its you who catches them after a slice.

[@BeerFishFanatics]

Man, That was a nice beast to start the season! Hopefully we can tag along sometime this year!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Grandy!

[@robhill3378]

Great sportsmanship guys, I love to eat flatheads but i only keep one when im having luck catching them. Love your videos.

[@tristanbolin3492]

Nothing better than coming home from a long day at work to see a River Certified video

[@RiverCertified]

Awesome man. Glad you think so!

[@coreyfrasnelly7364]

Water temp was 57 degrees when I sent you that pic of the 30 pounder....it’s so close to popping off buddy...I’m so ready for the big uglys....caught him on a big ole piece of cut shad....had all the other rods had live green sunfish....great video Spencer as always!

[@RiverCertified]

I'm ready for it. Gonna hit em hard this week starting Thursday. Hope they get bigger for ya!

[@tylerkeeling3786]

I love how ya boy gets the catch

[@daron1967]

Wow. Great video!! Atleast Ryan had a blast while you were eating. Now you will have to catch a bigger one soon!!

[@RiverCertified]

I'll be chasing them. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamestboehm6450]

What a beautiful fish. Spence you let your belly surpass a huge fish, we all have our short comings. I'm impressed, we don't have many of them in NE Ohio. Congrats.

[@RiverCertified]

It happens more than I care to admit haha. Hope you find a good one!

[@kyletully7928]

He said thanks Mr.Bauer.... I hope he shows up as I'm reeling it in hahahah

[@RiverCertified]

His plan worked out perfectly haha

[@ryanharrod1155]

So glad to see you chasing flattys. Can’t wait to see what you get this year. Nice fish guys. Bruiser 💪🏼

[@RiverCertified]

I just hope the fishing is as good this year as it was last year and life will be grand haha

[@ryanharrod1155]

I know it will be for you. Your the man Spencer. Still glad Ryan got your fish though. Lol must be hard fishing with you and always watching you catch those beasts.

[@CatchingDinosaurs]

that was a stud flathead i need to get out after em.

[@RiverCertified]

Good luck when you do man!

[@TheWhoamiguy1]

Great Video man... I don't comment too often but had to jump on and give props... Got my flathead hunting blood flowing for sure!!!

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate it man. Hope you get one!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Oh yeah! Right on! Love them Ol flatheads, my favorite too Spence! I love all fish practically but the Ol Flathead is KANG! Far-out fellas!!!!!! Glad he caught one and on your rod too! Haha!

[@RiverCertified]

I'm with ya on that one. If it gets big, fights hard, or tastes good, I wanna catch them. But flatheads are the best! haha

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

@@RiverCertified - haha, right on bud!

[@coryweaveroutdoors4998]

Something about this made me laugh and smile all night lol. Awesome fish guys!

[@RiverCertified]

It was a fun trip dude!

[@jeffalexander5842]

Have you ever been catfishing in Canada? My advisor for my masters does a lot of channel cat migration/movement on the red river. He said the channel cats are gigantic up there. The cooler water temps slow down metabolic processes enough to create a lot of pigs. I know you aren't a channel fan but any big fish is fun!

[@RiverCertified]

I haven't, but it's on my to do list. I've heard amazing things.

[@bobjonsun4201]

Giants baby!! Nice catch 46" is stellar!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Bob!

[@heathl4257]

Love your channel Spencer, I can’t believe you are not at 100 thousand yet. In my opinion you and your channel are the best

[@RiverCertified]

I'm just glad you enjoy them man!

[@jasonlarson5085]

Best video yet! Ryan was jacked up!!!! Good job fellas

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it!

[@mattgross8542]

Finally, I needed to see this to get off of the walleye chase. Time reline and get the 6500's oiled up!

[@RiverCertified]

Good luck out there man!

[@FishingKit]

Ryan's a natural with the camera, Ryan Certified.

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed haha

[@ChimpReyes]

Ryan’s a good friend! Taking over the camera for the content.

[@andybaker5466]

Love the rod holders! Cheap and efficient! Great work dude!

[@RiverCertified]

Thats what I like about them too. Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@MetalneckOutdoors]

Love catching them Flatheads. Great video!

[@smartwulf918]

Vey sporting of you to include the part of Ryan talking crap while you were pulling up with the pizza. I'm glad you did; that was funny as hell! Also, a prime example of how the world of fishing is sometimes; the good things start happening when you're not as determined, or just ain't there.

[@brandonbadgett595]

As a guy who’s passion is catfishing I hope to one day fish with you Spencer. Tight lines bro

[@RiverCertified]

I'm starting a guide business. Shoot me an email to book a trip. We definitely have common interests haha

[@brandonbadgett595]

@@RiverCertified shoot me your email lol

[@RiverCertified]

@@brandonbadgett595 [e-mail]

[@catfish4life896]

Going flathead fishing tomorrow very useful!

[@RiverCertified]

Good luck!

[@Hookset717]

Im surprised that you don't try and map spots like that with a castable sonar. Like a deeper smart sonar. I've found out alot about my local fishing holes by doing just that. Might make for good content as well 🤷‍♂️👍👊🎣

[@RiverCertified]

Mainly cuz I'm cheap haha

[@jakobshreve7040]

Gotta love the hook shots sticker🤘

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed. I miss that podcast a lot. Part of the reason I started one.

[@bradbex9051]

Cut bait Flatheads are the best. Congrats on the first Iowa Flathead of the year Spencer.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Brad! I've caught a handful on cutbait this year so far.

[@jamestownvirginia8463]

I've never seen a flat with the same colors, cool fish! Trouble coming to Wrigley tonight, go Nat's 🙃 and fish on brother! Virginia flats still have the high yellow color but it's going to change soon. Super nice fish💪

[@RiverCertified]

Seems like the ones that come out of rock have those nice dark patterns on em. Hope they keep biting for ya! Go Cubbies!

[@johnhenderson7094]

Great video! Love this channel so much, I feel like I’ve been waiting on the Iowa flatheads to fire up myself! Lol

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you do! I've been chomping at the bit for eons it seems

[@doubleasadventuresfishing1921]

Just got done work and now it's time for river certified video an a beer! 🍻

[@RiverCertified]

I endorse that decision!

[@doubleasadventuresfishing1921]

@@RiverCertified I got to looking after my 2nd at getting some river certified appeal and it appears i can't cuz im in Canada or is there another way?? Definitely interested in sweater and tank top

[@RiverCertified]

@@doubleasadventuresfishing1921 hmmmm. Let me check on moment stuff. Can you shoot me an email at [e-mail] so I have a more direct way to get ahold of you?

[@doubleasadventuresfishing1921]

@@RiverCertified sure can!

[@jahprotected]

Loved this video...definitely a new fan of your channel

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya dig it man!

[@3dhunting]

Nice work!!

[@kpickett7730]

Nice nice early flattie! Went hunting this last weekend water was a little high from rain and chilly still hunting for mine! I'll get her though 😂😂

[@RiverCertified]

Hope you find a monster man!

[@charlescarter6175]

Wow awesome catch bud

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks dude

[@Lazy_Marksman84]

That took me a minute to catch on. Baited, masterfully ehugh ehugh ehugh.

[@RiverCertified]

Hahahaha

[@daltt9354]

Damn good video bud!! Glad to see ya get on the flathead!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@georgevacherlon931]

I just subscribed today the 20th I love watching your videos reminds me of growing up fishing for catfish carp and muskie on the fox River in Illinois I live in Florida now it's just not the same haven't been fishing in a while so it's nice to watch your videos I seen the Cubs ball cap so I had to subscribe I'm glad I did 😉💯🤙

[@TripFishingMyLife]

Nice fish.. Awesome.. 👍

[@donniedickerson8077]

Wow , Dang Good Fish And A Flathead At That,,,, AND ,,,,, Pizza 🍕,,, Now That's The Life We All Dream About lol 😁,, Keep It Reelin 🦈🎣👀

[@RiverCertified]

Couldn't ask for a better evening😁

[@chadstrope3514]

Been killing walleye up here on the Ohio River, but after seeing your buddy pull in that beast, I'm switching to flathead fishing. Great video.

[@RiverCertified]

As long as you're catching fish and having fun. Can't ask for much more!

[@johncraig4718]

Way to go Spencer .

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks John!

[@Meet_Me_In_The_Pit]

46 inch flatty is a stud this early in the yr. Great vid as always

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it!

[@gustavmagee2236]

Its a stud any time of the year

[@lew-e]

congrats Ryan!

[@RiverCertified]

I'll pass along the message!

[@sammullin7078]

Dude that was like huge

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely a fun sized one!

[@rayturner3988]

LOL" ... has it begun, the Chasein Flathead's 101 ? So Hello to the yea I'm ready. I've Been on the edge of my seat, a waiting for this to commence i say LOL" Thanks bro It's gonna be a bunch of fun no doubt.

[@RiverCertified]

Fingers crossed they keep biting. I'm gonna be hitting them hard this weekend!

[@thecripple69]

awesome man thanks again for sharing

[@RiverCertified]

You bet. Thanks for watching.

[@marktempleton346]

Nice flathead Ryan, good thing the master baiter put some bait on that hook then went for pizza. BTW you did reel in all those other lines while Spenser was gone I'm sure. LOL I will be out again this week to try for some more flatties, already caught my first one this year. Hope you guys hook a bigger one soon, it's getting close to the witching hour.

[@RiverCertified]

We will be after em. Hope you find some jumbos sir!

[@edbetsworth2772]

Wisdom from Spencer: 1. He has noticed that flathead catfish will not hit bait if a glow in the dark bead is attached. 2.But channel catfish sometimes will only take bait if a glow in the dark bead is attached. An interesting observation about the two subspecies.

[@RiverCertified]

I try not to cut out all the good parts. haha

[@billwinfield9466]

Awesome flatty 👍👍

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Bill 👍

[@StahlsBlues]

DUDE! HELL YEAH!!!!!

[@RiverCertified]

Yessir!

[@shartshow]

This was great. Been deciding when the right time was to start trying for my first flathead. Looks like it's now. Iowa weather sucks tho. Great video, I always love the content.

[@RiverCertified]

It's just on the tipping point of being good I believe. Hope you stick a pig man!

[@haydengregg7661]

I've caught four flats this year so for all below the 6th street Bridge downtown

[@RiverCertified]

Very nice!

[@keithgoddard3923]

Hey Guys, awesome videos. I'm real new to technology and far away from Home. Your videos sure make difficult days bearable. I have a small lodge I run here in Mozambique. We catch catfish pretty much all year round - Vundu catfish right up at 50kgs. If you guys want a change, out of your season, you got free accommodation at Joe's Place. Would be awesome to throw a few lines in with you both. Thanks for the video's man.

[@RiverCertified]

That would be awesome! Please shoot me an email at [e-mail] and we might be able to line something up. I really appreciate your generosity!

[@keithgoddard3923]

@@RiverCertified Hey Spencer, I just hit you up with a mail Bud, with an invite. Hope to see you out here at Lake Cahora Bassa, Mozambique soon. Sent my WhatsApp number as it is the best form of Comms out here for us. Take it easy, tight lines brother.

[@jaymesmith2779]

Its time for green ones👍👊🎣🍻💥

[@RiverCertified]

And I couldn't be happier!

[@BCM1959]

That was fun!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@riverrat988]

Flatheads , Pizza What more could a guy want. Awesome video. Congrats on the bigun

[@RiverCertified]

About the perfect evening if you ask em. Thanks for watching sir.

[@leonthearkie1555]

How about, Beer, a bowl, and a pretty woman to drive you home? Fantasy time

[@jeromyallen1696]

WTG Ryan, nice fish.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man.

[@jben8431]

Nice one. I catch flatties on cut bait in spring mainly. Bout the only time of year really except for small ones. Way to take one for the team by leaving for pizza! Lol.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm with ya. I've got a few good ones during august and september on cutbait the last few years. I'll be fishing it more this year. Good luck out there!

[@MikesFishingHome]

Watching now. Bring it on♥😎✌✊

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah!

[@randallrhinooutdoors6449]

Spencer another great video. Great fish Ryan caught...lol What a awesome group of friends you have around you. Ryan is the best partner in crime you could ask for. 😂

[@RiverCertified]

I can't argue. I have some great buddies that make fishing trips even better.

[@angelasheppard7197]

So cool

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Angela

[@sistaslab3159]

Awesome Video

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Deborah!

[@aaronsmith9030]

I was out two weeks ago on the Susquehanna in Pennsylvania. Got 5 all in the 10 to 15lb range. Nothing huge.

[@RiverCertified]

From what I've heard, that's an amazing river!

[@aaronsmith9030]

@@RiverCertified it is pretty nice. They get em up to 50lbs farther south of me. I haven’t been out in a few weeks but have this Sunday Monday and Tuesday off so hopefully I can get at least two solid nights of fishing in.

[@johnwick-ue8li]

Nice fish man 👍

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks 👍

[@KnifemakerMike]

These are some great looking cats but ol’ Kayak Catfish guy has changed my opinion on what qualifies as a MONSTER catfish. He catches some “GOLLY-WHOPPERs!”

[@RiverCertified]

Maybe one of these days I'll get a cat like that

[@johnjoman1634]

I also fish muddy rivers for cats and anything that bites, but dude your gear always caked in mud gives me anxiety lol. Love the videos keep them coming

[@RiverCertified]

Haha they get used a lot. I spend too much time editing. Probably should clean everything up.

[@bowlansoup7743]

just wondering where you get your stuff that clean and makes your bait water blue and great vid stAyd hookd

[@lupejimenez8919]

I was thinking bout switching to braided line, have you ever had issues with braid cutting through the eyelets of your pole? I also have the whisker seeker rods

[@RiverCertified]

I've personally never had that issue. I'm a braid guy all the way.

[@chrishoward1509]

I live in Independence. Mo. I don't know what part of Iowa your in, but would love to come kick it with you and do some fishing. I have a kayak. So it's whatever man. You know the flathead's i got the big walleyes covered. They are in Pomme de tarr. In southern mo. But i got a really nice spot. And im talking if not 3 ft long 14-16 lbs real close. Huge fillets. And of course pike. Cause as you know walleye are food for pike. Lmk what ya think if ya feal like company. Hope you had a Awesome night.

[@droningharry]

So Ryan will forever be the Pizza Guy so you don't miss a big one again. Whoa, he was huge.

[@RiverCertified]

Haha I have no reservations being the pizza guy.

[@CertifiedFishingNut]

I’m not sure who gave this a thumbs down but they have problems. Keep up the good work Spencer!

[@RiverCertified]

I'm just glad you enjoyed it sir!

[@Gold3nOwlz]

When Ryan took over camera duty i felt like when your mom leaves you at checkout to grab something she forgot and the cashier starts talking to you lol

[@RiverCertified]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jrbankfishing.1986]

HELL YEAH!

[@RiverCertified]

Yessir!

[@earladams8012]

Just got my first flathead of the year this last Saturday nice little 14.5 lbs but they are waking up

[@RiverCertified]

That's a better starter fish than I got haha

[@brycebennett460]

You should film a podcast on the river!

[@RiverCertified]

It's gonna happen at least once.

[@douglasbunn166]

Beast!!

[@RiverCertified]

I'd take one just like it every night!

[@abbadon6854]

Spenc what's in the box? Orange box.😉

[@lsoutdoors7886]

Never used glow in the dark beads, would you recommend them? Also in what conditions

[@noujaiyang1513]

Btw catfish can last a very long time out of the water unlike most fish. But yes that doesn’t mean leave them out for so long.

[@coachjase1181]

I really love how wholesome you are my guy lol... like this is just really genuinely you...... and it’s calmly hilarious

[@scottodonahoe9505]

Flat head is the other pink meat ! Salmon comes in second . You all know the number one !

[@RiverCertified]

Hahahaha

[@kevinh3356]

Sausage , jalapeño , mushroom is the best

[@WhiskerChasers]

Love this dude 😂😂🤙🤙🤙 an his friend RYAN

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Ryan is the man haha

[@steveowens576]

Nice fish

[@RiverCertified]

Thank ya

[@mikegramlich1466]

I’m your barber 💈 in Boone I have got TONS!!!!! Of people from Boone and Waterloo to follow you. See you in the shop bro

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate that man! I'll see ya in a few weeks. Gotta let my hair grow a bit more so I can get my moneys worth haha

[@mikegramlich1466]

I tell them all the time hit that subscribe button 🤙🏻

[@kendimizekadarbalk]

Good job👌👌👌

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man!

[@bassmaster5526]

what is that blue stuff you put in your bait cooler so you can use the fish from a different body of water?

[@RiverCertified]

It's called Better Bait. Works pretty good.

[@TaterChip91]

Great video guy. I'm glad I found this channel. What you think about the astros

[@sammullin7078]

Just no reply-lol.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you like it man. The Astros must have found a new way to 🤣

[@RiverCertified]

*new way to cheat

[@suminarbude8444]

You it monster catfish is on was steady 👍

[@brianwright1829]

What would you suggest for fishing places with alot of gar and bowfin, but that I know holds giant catfish

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely try some really, really big baits. Like 2-3 lbers. They're a pain to manage, but keeps the gar and stuff off of them usually

[@brianwright1829]

@@RiverCertified ok cool. I live near reelfoot lake, and the spillway connects to the Mississippi several miles down, so I've seen absolute giants swimming in there, but little peckerheads keep my hook distracted

[@joshuarock8223]

That looks like a new bait cooler, could you tell us what you think of it?