Fishing a HIDDEN Gravel Pit in the Woods!! (Using Rotten Baits)

I'm pretty sure I like fishing better than poking around and exploring. Other days I'm not so sure. Fortunately, I get to do both at the same time, so I don't have to pick. I have been to this place before, but never when the water was open.
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[@Skank_Hunt42]

"I'm not looking forward to this stench"... proceed to stick it up his nose hahaha

[@RyanMOutdoors]

I never get tired of watching the poles double over. Good video on river bank fishing.

[@oldmanfunky4909]

Hey Spencer! Greetings from SE Iowa, Love your channel, been following you for a little over a year now. I've been a home body hermit, but your videos have inspired me to get out fishing!

[@Holio88]

Get out there bub!!

[@rogerfoster3015]

Rubber mechanic gloves?

[@Shanetheplumber]

Reminded me of a gravel pit I haven't fished for years, need to get back out there

[@mybestlifeoutdoors7077]

Been using this style rig for years for crappie and perch fishing. Thanks to your video that shows how you tie that knot I have started using that knot and finds it hold better than the knot I had been using. And the bait I go to most oddly is the Koolaid chicken it even catches Blue crabs

[@waterratlyle2590]

Great video. I would have to say me and you are have the same mindset when it comes to fishing. ANYTHING IS BAIT.

[@jomama969]

Everything is part of the food chain! Especially with catfish, they will eat almost anything!

[@waterratlyle2590]

@@jomama969 agree 1000%. Thats what I was agreeing with from the video as well. I love fishing and especially catfish. I have a channel its new but hope to grow it. All types of fishing and learning new ways to fish for different species of fish.

[@jomama969]

@@waterratlyle2590 just subscribed. Where ya located?

[@waterratlyle2590]

@@jomama969 Cincinnati Ohio area

[@texasplumr]

@@jomama969 Following Kevin's lead, I subscribed as well. 40 followers now! When you have over a million, Kevin and I can both say we are the OGs! LOL! Good luck with it Water Rat Lyle!

[@clearlyepic9958]

“If you settle for good, you’ll never be great...”. Sounds like Iowa Football (coming from a Nebraskan😂😂😂).

[@ricrinehart975]

What a great lake I love finding places like that definitely go back next summer

[@RiverCertified]

I might have to make my over there again soon

[@chuckstith838]

Stinky, old, rotten bait is good. Also matching what is dead or using it because that's what they are eating is smart. I though I was the only one who knows Bill Dance and watched all his videos. I'm 66.

[@shawngriffin3248]

Congratulations on 50,000 subs. Hard wk does pay off brother

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Great video man good to see the bite is turning back on

[@addxgordophillips9941]

Congrats on 65.9 subs hard work pays off you so right .thanks for another awesome video on content thank you brother

[@DanielBoone337]

Them beavers are putting in work over there!!! LOL

[@bcampbell1826]

Beavers have been working hard. Good 4 them! I appreciate hard work. I am still not a fan of beavers. lmao

[@iacentralfishing5610]

Been fishing that same location for a few years, I can always count on it being the same four beavers haha

[@droningharry]

We had an old rock quarry across from our house when I lived at home my Dad and I were down there all the time fishing just a short walk through the woods always fun. Lots of Fish and clear water. This is me when I fish I sit down and just relax and enjoy at least now with warmer weather and the time change it's getting closer for me to get back out, most likely next month.

[@joelyaddow8711]

At least it was not a 90 degree day and the sun warming up that nice bait you were using. Getting it all soft and mushy.

[@brentreynolds5381]

Great vid! Sweet sweet open water.

[@wjhjr1415]

Smell it? You nearly inhaled it.🤣

[@briansuttles6743]

stink bait, rotten fish all the same to me all the same to you lol. great video, you caught fish it worked. wash your hands and stay safe.

[@dylanneal8045]

Holy snoot I have fished that same ditch and same spot. I recognize the dirty tire. Caught a snapping turtle the size of a trashcan lid there.

[@crusader308apduckoff8]

Don’t burn the spot!

[@Tom-sf3rx]

I’m a former Iowa science teacher, now retired. If you like to eat Salmon I’ve got a boat just for that in a marina on Lake Michigan. The catfishing on Pleasant Creek State near Cedar Rapids is pretty good too. It’s nearby my house. I’m sure we could share some stories while trolling for some kings.

[@matthewkelly4865]

Cool video as always man. Stinky bait sometimes is the trick. I seem to do well with bait I "forgot" to take out of the bed of my truck. Being lazy sometimes pays off.

[@carloshernandez-im9hp]

Great videos I’ve been following you through the winter. I haven’t caught anything to brag about but would like to catch them consistently.

[@jefflance3648]

Good luck at powerton today spencer! The plant is running. Looking forward to the video.

[@thecripple69]

hell yeah man another awesome video thanks again.

[@outdoorsaddiction1085]

Fantastic vid brother

[@shiroikin]

I just got a kayak, after I fix it up some for myself I'll be going out in it. I'm so excited to test it out this coming weekend.

[@scottlewis2218]

I'm glad I'm not the only one using half rotten Bait this time of year lol

[@PonyFoot123]

I hear people like to use it late winter a lot to match baitfish die off. Never tried myself

[@419angling]

Headed for some saugeye this weekend. I will be using some of your walleye tips!😂

[@robertcurrie10]

Great video as always spencer stinky bait can work well 👍 a lot of beavers in that area or at least 1 very busy beaver haha. HOPE YOU CATCH A GIANT!!!

[@dakotawalker6910]

I’m sure you’ve already done it but could you make a video of taking your reels apart and cleaning them and how to do it? I’m new to the Abu world and bought some nice ones and want to keep em that way

[@Herkyismyhomeboy]

Righteous channel cats. I’m ready to find some too. Gotta break Lauren’s PB this year.

[@garybramblett3045]

When you first said you had rotten bait I swore you had some of Denny’s socks from last years fishing! Lol

[@ryanharrod1155]

Looked like a awesome time. I need to quit making excuses and dig my gear out. So excited for this year. I know you will get a big one. You always do but I hope I can get a decent one. 40-50 pounds. I would freak out. Good luck this year bud. 💪🏼

[@CatfishandCrappie]

Yea don't miss ice fish right now ;) Happy Fishing!

[@BY504A]

I haven't had any luck catching a steak on rod and reel either, but with luck... Nice video.

[@chuckstith838]

I haven't figured out the correct bait yet

[@MikesFishingHome]

Back on the rivers 😎❤👍

[@Kayhaw40]

Cool video. Nice cats.

[@darrindoss3283]

Fishermen are a strange breed, we tell you how bad something smells then proceed to show you how bad it smells! Awesome stuff!

[@cryptoking0410]

Makes me want to get out now! Thanks for the video. If you are ever in south eastern Wisconsin, hit me up.

[@danparke1]

Sometimes you just have to take a whiff. That's River Certified behavior. Loved the video. I'm 0 for 2 on cats since ice out here in northeast Ohio in reservoirs. Two weeks until I get down to the Ohio River to really get after them.

[@3oh8sportsman46]

Nice Kitty's that's about same size were getting out here in Nebraska at the moment.. only gonna get better! 💪🎣

[@dalehayslip9756]

Can't wait till you start catching the flathead in your waters there monsters. Anyway nice video Spencer

[@attitudeadjusted9027]

In the spring we put a small bobber and let slide free and when it's starts moving back toward you even slowly there's a cat on it. Cool vid 😁 keep your powder dry young man 💪😎

[@thereallevel27]

The trash is starting to get out of hand most places. Where do people think it goes

[@rogerfoster3015]

Lack of parental guidance. My adage to my three sons, you brought it in while full, take it out empty. Even spent shotgun shells.

[@lindalong455]

Wickedly wonderful your the best

[@Wackacat]

Great video kind of catfish and I love doing! I Target lots of channel cats as well so I use a lot of punch bait and of course it's very smelly so when you were talking about the soaps I would like to let you guys know try just good old-fashioned' Lava soap'I always have a bar in my tackle bag gets all the fishy smell and bait smell right off your hands every time 👍👍

[@InTheWoodsToday]

"Thats bad even by catfishing standards..." I laughed so damn hard! Thats was too good haha. I have wondered if i should keep the cut bait that sat in my warmish car for 3 days since last fishing... and now I know next time, just use it anyway!

[@jacob2790]

I've always found the fresher the cutbait the better, the more rotten it is the more turtles and less cats you catch. I know ya gotta use what ya got, but I think catfish have more of a refined palette than we give them credit for lol. I just got back from some pre spawn crappie fishing at Grand lake, headed back tomorrow. Keep up the great work Spencer.

[@hookedonbassncats]

Gorgeous ice out hungry channel cats, yes please lol. I just did the same thing the other day, and I will be going again soon.

[@mannyfishing1816]

Great video

[@j2footballiq207]

When do you start Flathead fishing??

[@williamleidy6713]

You still have the plastic thumb rest on your ambassador . Impressive.

[@unclelazer5268]

Stinky baits who cares when the catfish bite. Awesome video can't wait to see your next adventure.

[@DanielBoone337]

Damn that first fish drilled it I thought that rod was a goner!!!! LOL

[@davidclark2046]

You should try crickets in your creeks and spillways..just a idea..good luck and happy fishin to ya brother

[@scarecrow_rn4l593]

I left out some chicken liver in the bed of my truck for about 3 days in the Tx heat,and I had to throw it a way because it called the vultures in and smelled like a corpse lol.

[@chuckstith838]

Put a hook in it! Vultures taste like chicken 🍗

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

Here in Missouri..all the rivers are flooded..can't find fresh shad yet..nightcrawlers will do for now

[@toddsuth6910]

Awesome!

[@matthewrogers2682]

we had a lake this winter that was wackin and stackin the kitties all winter long in 10 yrs of icefishing ive only caught a few but this lake we probably caught close to 100 cats through the ice even everyone else that fished it cats and crappies all winter long it was rather amazing

[@PhotonChief]

We are almost to openwater creeks and rivers. There's just a bit of slush left, then I'll be out hunting for a bite.

[@jimkasak4300]

You need to go on a Lake Michigan charter trip. Hopefully make a great video and plenty of Salmon.

[@obedmarshjr8498]

Channels love sour bits right after ice. Up here in Canada anyway.

[@ZeroFksGvn]

Those were some nice cats brother. I personally use windex with ammonia in it to get smells off my hands, try it sometime and see if it works for you.

[@abejurgens8784]

Where did you get those rod holders great vid

[@Vizixor72]

There any videos on here of u making a rod? Kinda curious how yah do it.

[@gabe5654]

Wait..........did spence just wash his hands 🤔. Now i have seen it all lol. Love the vids.

[@cokleecuz4824]

Dayum that's a nice spot good find stAyd hookd

[@donniedickerson8077]

I think we all have one of those places nearby ,and they always seem to hold fish , hey bait is bait that's much as I do if if stays on the hook,,try it lol 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣🤣, I have a Strong Suspicion there's. Beaver Near you There As Well LoL 😂😂😂😂 ,, Channels Again somehow always come thru for ya , keep it Reelin ,, Tight Lines 🎣

[@todaysambitions134]

oh my gosh! I need to go with you fishin one time so I can learn something haha! Ive gone fishing everyday this last week and most of this one and have only caught a 4 in bass XD

[@matthewcarman9483]

Fishing is easy. You just need experience and the right lake or body of water. I use a extendable pole 13 foot and have been catching alot of fish with it even on slow days. I out fish people bobber fishing. When I'm cat fishing I like to go at night as that is the best time for them. Red Rock, Rathbun, Brushy Creek or Saylorville are great places to fish.

[@todaysambitions134]

@@matthewcarman9483 thanks brother! I just got back from Florida Salt water fishing for my 1st time! Was killing it, time to get back to the fresh water grind!

[@georgeblanchet3169]

I'm looking for a backpack tackle bag. Any recommendations?

[@ratfish1000]

One of the few who doesn’t b*tch about catching a channel cat

[@zackcarter9596]

So what is the biggest channel cat you have caught. Would like to see some really big channels if there are some places in your area with them. Awesome videos by the way.

[@robbyhollman6275]

# 1 was a clean looking meal, you let it go. I'll finish the video now

[@lpn369]

Yo Bro do you recommend funk bait around this time of the year? Like mid March into April.

[@daltonv5206]

Solid eater sized channels. Wouldn't really call them chunky tho. We avg 10lb channels on Champlain. Lots in the teens, some 20lbs+, no blues or flatheads though.

[@afern7608]

See the Cubs gear, do you fish a lot in IL??

[@theloneangler3320]

Man Alive!!!.. I was just ready to go work on my scope on my AR to take out the evasive iguana infestation we have here in good ole South Florida...but DING!!!... My man Spence is on!!!. BRO I can smell that bait thru the screen!!!😆🤢... Nice!. 👍✝️♥️🎣🏹🛶🇺🇸

[@shawbrookg]

Love those bank rod holders. Simple design. Where can I get some?

[@j.n.572]

He built those

[@randallhardin4551]

Love your videos especially when you are using the float setup.I’ve never seen a spinning rod like that what is it?

[@rogerbraswelljr.923]

I'm back. Sorry about not being around. Work is crazy right now. I get super busy when petroleum goes up.

[@bradfordmoore5803]

The winters here in Iowa are tough, we deal with the bad weather it's waiting to go cat fishing that kills us.

[@richardgonzales520]

Question for you, where did you get your adjustable rod holders. I need some.

[@georgehenley5880]

Great video! Congratulations on catching some nice channel cats! Keep fishing Bro! From north Alabama ghenley35

[@jeremyrobinson7919]

Try smoked bacon slices or the skin from a ham hock . They don’t stink and work well ...

[@davidkinzel7464]

Have you fished in Ames Iowa? Any good places?

[@baggers-]

I used to do alot of gravel pit fishing before I moved a mile away from the sea we didn't have any cats in our puddles there are a few fisheries now that have some but just Wells cats

[@RiverCertified]

A wels would be awesome. I dream about catching a big one!

[@luismagana2059]

Man oh man the videos just keep getting good. Also very informative and entertaining. My favorite part. You telling that cat fish ya im gonna call you fat get over it. Also things you dont say to your wife. Lol riverexican out.

[@robertkurose6554]

Hello from AZ spring training go cubs

[@MrLobstermeat]

So spencer I know what to fish for with FISH bites but theses Beaver Bites you speak of? What do they catch? =P

[@jimbauslice]

Question man, ever fish the Cedar River ? The flatheads are no joke south of Cedar Rapids.

[@RiverCertified]

Yessir. Super fun river.

[@bernjwallace6877]

Salmon are the best tasting fish in any waters my friend; at least in my opinion.😉

[@matthendrix3966]

Would like to see a rod building video. Would love to have a fishing rod like that

[@toddbogeart6757]

Dude it's Chef I'm always watching brother coming out retirement going to fish few cat tourney's this year,I usually crappie fish wat kind hooks u recommend for shallow cats in cover prespawn bobber fishing.J hooks?Great fisherman love vids

[@BCM1959]

I can smell that bait from California.

[@captinjack8874]

Carry a little vinegar with water in spray bottle then warsh off with water kills the smells.

[@MIKE57208]

Dang I can smell that over I pad I’m watching.

[@angelasheppard7197]

I would be using disposable glovea for that stinky stuff dude 😊

[@RiverCertified]

Yeah, the details always get me haha

[@edwardcrow412]

Where did you get the pole holders

[@MrDarkchinaman]

Spencer you like using the sour baits in the spring ? or you think fresh is better ?

[@M3talB3ak]

Fresher is always better.

[@mosesburd8570]

Do you ever use skipjack?