Fishing on an Island for GIANT Flathead Catfish!!!

I got to camp out on an island the other day, so I figured I better throw a few baits for some catfish while I was there. I think I'm gonna name this place Jurassic Island after the dinosaur flathead catfish I found out lives there!
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[@trevorrandlesoutdoorsiowa]

Rewatching all these kayak flathead fishing videos and getting pumped for this year.

[@edbrown3047]

Now that's a fishing trip of a lifetime

[@RiverCertified]

I can't disagree. I hope to find a bigger one someday that makes me change my mind on that 😁

[@bryancochran1382]

The old foil pack of taters with shrooms and onions... man after my own heart! Thats one of my favorite go tos for camping or grilling. Try Cavernders greek seasoning on them or even Louisiana hot sauce... you will NOT be disappointed! Just a tip from one guy to another.

[@RiverCertified]

I'll take all the help I can get😁

[@ryanharrod1155]

This is one of my favorite videos. I am freaking out not being able to fish for them. It gets me going when nothing else will. If anyone knows that feeling tho I kno it’s you. Love this channel gonna keep me going threw the winter.

[@RiverCertified]

Dude I definitely hear where you're coming from. That's why I went to chase blues last weekend. Helped numb the pain. You're the man Ryan!

[@addxgordophillips9941]

Yessir sorry u can't fish brother least you got Spencer's channel

[@williamleidy6713]

The coloration on that flathead was awesome.

[@benfulton1508]

This video reminds me of what made me fall in love with fishing. Spent lots of nights on a sandbar swatting mosquitos. Can’t say I’ve got any fish that size yet. Well done

[@RiverCertified]

Its cool that I'm not the only one. Thanks for sharing that story Ben! Good luck fishing!

[@johnathangelok2470]

I’m watchin this again a year later and it’s just as good as the first time lol

[@jamesdiaz2748]

Same lol

[@jamesdiaz2748]

flathead season is right around the corner!

[@eviltricster8090]

Those sinker slides are sweet and I need some but it takes only a few seconds too retie a knot.

[@RiverCertified]

I hear ya. They aren't necessary, but sure are handy.

[@kellywalsh6735]

My husband caught his first flathead this past weekend. It was long and skinny. About 15 pounds. We took it home and I cut him up. I found a huge hook in the gut with a long bit of line going all the way to its mouth. Point is, that fish was still hunting and eating live prey. They live after a gut hook :)

[@RiverCertified]

That's awesome! And I appreciate ya sharing the story. Its comforting😁

[@davidsmith5208]

I’ve always found it great to have like a small tarp to roll wood into it really makes it easy to avoid getting wet. Love the vids

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for the advice man! And for watching!

[@ryanharrod1155]

Don’t know this guy personally but he is a legend. Catches monsters. 😁💪🏼

[@RiverCertified]

Awe shucks 😊

[@steveburlingame1935]

Awesome video great catch and the food made me hungry

[@williamhuneycutt6879]

Love the splash

[@RiverCertified]

It is a pleasant sound no doubt. Thanks for watching!

[@hikenmikes8262]

Nice flathead! Appreciate the catch and release.

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate the compliment! Catch and release on everything over ten pounds for me.

[@colinpennington2090]

Is there anything better than fishing live bait and watching your rod bounce when they get excited? Love it! Great fish! I can’t wait to land a flattie like that one day. Massive flooding in my area has pretty much ruined my chance at pre-spawn flathead season this year. I’ll have to get at them after spawn.

[@RiverCertified]

No sir. No there is not. I'm actually experiencing it right now😁 good luck when the water calms down!

[@Dot2Kode]

you do not mess around with food when you go camping...love it I try and take some good stuff when I camp also. Next best thing to catching fish is the food you eat when you camp.

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed 100 %! Thanks for watching!

[@shawnt9256]

I'm back in the archives spence. That's the thing with your vids,it's cool to watch them a couple times because your pretty entertaining to say the least,and certain times of the yr the flatties slow down in northern states and this is the best way to get that catfish slime fix....

[@cargotrailereric6738]

I was sure I had a monster yesterday and it turned out to be the biggest soft shell turtle I’ve ever seen. Had my heart thumping.

[@fishnlift01]

I've worked a bass jig the rest of the way out of a smallie's rear end. Thinking it must've hurt on the way through, but she passed it. Gotta let them biggins go, even when they're hooked deep. Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@RiverCertified]

I hope I never have to experience that. If there's any fish that could make it, it's a flathead I figure. Thanks for watching!

[@rayturner3988]

I like your style brother Thanks for taking the time to bring us with you

[@RiverCertified]

Really glad you enjoy the videos dude!

[@mauricecason5369]

That was a awesome catch one big Flathead is better than none can't wait to see more thanks buddy

[@RiverCertified]

I'm Fishing tonight so hopefully there will be more. Glad you enjoyed it man!

[@jeannettemiranda9064]

I like using fresh cut carp for me it's the number 1 bait

[@RiverCertified]

That's some good bait. Thanks for watching Jeannette!

[@isidroperezjr.4332]

That's a tank. Great video got me all hyped up about wanting to go camping and catfishing.

[@RiverCertified]

That's awesome! Hope you get on em once you do get out!

[@Seimetz2]

You had me at the “sweet baby Jesus”. I say that all the time!

[@RiverCertified]

😂😂😂

[@bradhilton8803]

That is a TANK of a flathead!!! Great catch and loved the video!

[@RiverCertified]

I'm pretty darn fortunate. Really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@quintenbrown1508]

I got all my clothes yesterday just want to say you are the GOAT

[@RiverCertified]

And I really really appreciate it man! Not sure about the goat, but I get lucky every once in a while 😁

[@quintenbrown1508]

I've watched different ones but you get in depth. You never see them knot tying or where and when to fish like you.

[@danielgrandon2701]

Thanks for sharing Spencer. Looks like you found the perfect spot to fish.

[@RiverCertified]

It was that night atleast 😁 thank you for watching!

This place is incredible, Congratulations, Beautiful Video. HUG AND GOOD FISH!👍🎣

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much!

[@chrisknight802]

Where is this place at

[@williamleidy6713]

I do a similar foil pouch camp cook . I usually use my Coleman two burner.

[@gregs2509]

Right on with the release decision. Simple math. Also fish are a good deal more resilient than most people give them credit for. I caught a small pike on the flyrod and while taking the barbless streamer out of the mouth noticed a steel leader protruding from the mouth. It was attached to a huge L shape ice fishing hook which was sticking out of the belly. I carefully released the hook and gently pulled the leader through the belly. Fish was healthy and vigorous and released again!

[@vivaunited5480]

Aside from the amazing fishing content, you seem like a pretty great dude. Keep being a nice guy bro

[@mikehuhman2538]

Well when the fish are not around you have a great cooking show. I'm in Nebraska and be Wright over for super. Great fish by the way! Thanks for the video!

[@RiverCertified]

I usually find a way to eat well😁 really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@bradbex9051]

That's a beast Spencer!! congrats buddy.

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you Brad! It's definitely one I'm proud of!

[@rockyanish4620]

beautiful fish

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks dude!

[@NorthwoodsAngling]

I search " Flathead catfish" and this is # 1!!...meow Spencer!

[@RiverCertified]

Did not realize that. I'm just stoked you guys watched it. Thank you!

[@pasarea999]

CIRCLE HOOKS BROTHER !!!

[@RiverCertified]

I love them for everything but flatheads. Thanks for watching man!

[@ScottyhillakaFishn4Him]

dude, that's awesome right there! that's river certified for sure!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Scotty! Definitely felt river certified after that 😂

[@Legallyblindoutdoors]

Good way to start the morning a flatty b4 breakfast i want to go kayak camping this year

[@RiverCertified]

My thoughts exactly. Needs to happen more often haha. Good luck when you go!

[@Legallyblindoutdoors]

@@RiverCertified thanks brother

[@noahm.7467]

That’s a nice flathead!!! Great video Spencer!🎣

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Noah!

[@TNRVG]

3:30 yum!!!! Now that is a good weekend wrapped in aluminum foil!

[@TNRVG]

9:36 TANK!!! Great fish!!!

[@RiverCertified]

It was a good day for sure! Thanks Bill!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Great fish man. Congrats

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much!

[@Salty80556]

You are living the life, bro.... enjoy

[@RiverCertified]

You won't ever hear me complain. Thanks for watching all the videos!

[@rhinohd]

She was a dandy Spencer!

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you! I'm definitely proud of catching her!

[@conroe2502]

Roughing it is fun, when I was young my uncle wouldn't pack any food he would just tell me and my cousin "if you want something to eat, you'll have to catch it, here's your rods and tackle boxes" and he would tell us to go get them.

[@RiverCertified]

That's an awesome uncle! I'm actually planning a couple similar videos in the future. I think it should be fun. Thanks for sharing!

[@vernkraus1866]

Great video! My personal best is a 43 lb. Flatty & it took everything I had just to pull her outta the water. Keep the videos coming I enjoy the heck outta them.

[@jeremyrowland9872]

This dude always talks like he is high as hell fr 😂it is so funny

[@RiverCertified]

That's funny. Guess it's just the way I am. Have a good one man😂

[@ameritoproofingcontractors9590]

He should be high..

[@bigfatfish4148]

Jeremy Rowland best way to catfish

[@jonmiller19845]

BIG FAT FISH best way to catch anything! Even crabs!😂😂

[@dustinvarner3438]

Lol

[@t.highley8053]

Man i would love to catch fish like that. You definitely have me wanting to step my game up. Thanks for all your great videos.

[@RiverCertified]

I hope for one like that all the time too. Hasn't happened yet this year, but im hopeful. Good luck dude!

[@t.highley8053]

@@RiverCertified thanks man. Good luck to you as well

[@mountainstateadventures8968]

NICE FISH BROTHER! that's one way to wake up in the morning

[@RiverCertified]

Amen sir! Thank you!

[@andrewwilson5438]

I have been trying to find this video again I like this one

[@RiverCertified]

I"m glad you do!

[@andrewwilson5438]

Thankz keep catching them and having fun man

[@OutsidewithTom]

That was an amazing fish man, congrats!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Tom I really appreciate it!

[@ernestwalden3894]

Awsome. I love to fish off the bank for giant flatheads. I actually think I lost a 100lb flathead and my best pole last summer. I had my back turned for 5 minutes. The fish pulled the pole out of the ground drug it thrugh high grass rocks and weeds. Uprooting everything it tuched. A fish of a lifetime. Tru story 😇 anyway thanks for bringing us with ya. Keep on ripping lips 😉 and God bless.

[@RiverCertified]

Hope you get another shot at him! That's fishing I guess. Thanks for watching!

[@codyrobison6817]

Yeeeah boooy! Been waiting for a river certified flathead video nice work man awesome fish congrats to you keep them coming

[@RiverCertified]

Should have a steady stream of them for a while. Gonna try for more tonight. Thanks for watching man!

[@codyrobison6817]

What water temps are you fishing right now

[@RiverCertified]

Shoot man. Maybe 68. Only hit 70 for like 2 days

[@steveg7724]

Dude, you need a thermocell to keep those nasty bugs away. Just a thought. Try it you'll like it. Great fish.

[@RiverCertified]

I always run one, but the skeeters must have taken steroids that summer cuz they didn't give a crap. Glad you enjoyed the video though!

[@augustonthefly]

Those big flats are easy to unhook if they swallow it, just reach in there and turn the hook around. I've done it a few times, there's even vids on here on how to do it.

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate that. I finally figured that out

[@augustonthefly]

Digging your vids man. Good stuff.

[@davidspangler4430]

We always used hooks that would rust quicker just in case we gut hooked one, don't know if it mattered or not. Awesome fish!

[@baggers-]

Nice slurper there on Your own personal island and you had the breakfast of champions just missing some bacon and that would have made it for me !

[@jameswegman1256]

I've been fishing for over 50yrs and all the fish I've caught in my whole life don't weigh what that damn flathead weighs!

[@RiverCertified]

Must just be some bad luck. Throw some big baits and you never know what might happen. At least that's my strategy haha

[@tjbullock4818]

We use the same sophisticated rod holder. Nice.

[@RiverCertified]

The are efficient and cost effective haha

[@Curtis856]

Awesome video

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man, really appreciate it!

[@YouMe-gx5uu]

Sick of those Hawaii commercials “ Every Island has a story if you’re crazy it’ll speak to you” nice vid man

[@RiverCertified]

Haha I really appreciate you watching them! You're a legend!

[@85jconley]

an honest fisher....love that, is what it is

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you! I really appreciate you watching!

[@markschuler6912]

Cool video man. Good times. Very nice fish.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it Mark! Thanks for watching!

[@christianlovingood6932]

Nice catfish

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man!

[@CarolinaAnglingCo]

That was amazing

[@0shondre1]

Love the camping out - great job bro

[@mahoney1138]

I knew there'd be flattys there. I didn't get a single bite on any channel cat baits I tried in that area. Probably because they all are getting ate by the big boys ;) Great video

[@RiverCertified]

I could see that. Thanks for watching!

[@dewaynewebb3467]

Congratulations on a awesome catch

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Dewayne! I'm still flying high about it!

[@TownOutdoors32]

I’m on KZbin because I can’t catch fish💯😂 great fish dude🤙🏽

[@RiverCertified]

Haha hope you're learning!

[@joshuagalloway184]

Huge flat on perfect size gill

[@RiverCertified]

Hopefully I see her again soon!

[@REIBAHLE]

Oh sweet baby Jesus😂 keep this kind of content up Spencer

[@matthewblankenship7968]

Good vid dude ..I own 2 moken 12.5 v2 ...being on a riverbank camping out all night fishing for flathead ...don’t get any better of a good day then that ....good vid dude ✌️

[@RiverCertified]

Amen to that! 😁

[@MrCarnutbill67]

It was always my job to make the custom stick rod holders growing up. I remember the first time my dad let me do it I damn near cut my thumb off. My mom ragged his ass so bad I'm sure it ruined his trip. Haha, good times.

[@RiverCertified]

Important job dude. Glad you're resilient

[@aongusaongus4371]

I use #4 circle hooks with live or cut bait. Seems to work well.

[@RiverCertified]

I've never had success with flatheads on em. They seem to work great for every other kind of catfish though.

[@wxcellstormchasing7619]

@@RiverCertified agreed I'm not a big fan of circle hooks or cut bait for flatheads.

[@southwestcatfishingarizona8264]

Thanks for another Great video 💪🏜👍💯

[@RiverCertified]

I'm just glad you enjoy watching them!

[@daveblakeney4657]

Nice appaloosa,,Be careful walking off with those hooks in the water,, it can get expensive when the cats pull them in the river.. I know you have the clickers,,but I myself would not leave it to chance👍👍

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for the consideration! I'll probably do it till I get burned. About like most things I do😂 thanks for watching Dave!

[@daveblakeney4657]

@@RiverCertified Just found your channel a bit ago,, subbed..I am an avid cat fisherman myself..

[@RiverCertified]

@@daveblakeney4657 thank you sir! Glad I'm not the only one 😁😁😁

[@williamleidy6713]

I know you have tried circle hooks and they are not 100% and can be swallowed . Still I would argue they are a better option for unattended lines.

[@jlarson8580]

Love seeing stuff like this just because i don't catfish much just mostly bass and occasionally salmon when i can but i need to try and start getting after some big cats. Nice job man, we do our best to keep fish alive but we can't win them all and it sucks but I agree if you kept it, it was 100% dead well said my guy

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate the encouragement J. Its sweet you get to fish for salmon. That's a fish I've never caught, but love to eat. Pretty jealous man!

[@jlarson8580]

Of course bro, got a video coming out Wednesday trolling for some nice coho so you can live vicariously through me lmao throwing it out there 😂 but seriously glad I found your channel 👊🏼

[@RiverCertified]

I'll definitely have to check that out man!

[@Fishifyed]

20 seconds in im crackin up. Thanks spence

[@chadnolte1546]

Nice job spencer im about to head up your way and you can take me flat head fishing. Nice bud beautiful flathead

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Chad! You catch the bait and we might be able to work something out 😁

[@chadnolte1546]

@@RiverCertified i got about 50 creek chubs frozen i caught a 1wk ago come on now CREEK CHUBS

[@jhoeofficialchannel1844]

Nice catched, thank you for sharing your video.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for watching Josie!

[@memerbeamer9406]

Nice yellow cat P.s. yellow cat is another name for a flathead

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for the compliment and education 😁

[@memerbeamer9406]

River Certified your welcome

[@patriotcatfishersofamerica7985]

Hi friend, this is another great video as always. And thanks for sharing it with us all. Spencer I love your videos and thanks for sharing the great information you do on them. Thanks for taking us along with you on your Catfishing Adventures too. Keep up the great fun and keep sharing your videos with us. God Bless America 🇺🇸. Oh PS please message me about when you can come on my Wednesday night Patriot Catfishers of America KZbin Talk Show. The viewers and I would love to chat with you and ask a few questions. Thanks again.

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you for the very kind words! I'm glad you enjoy the videos! Where can I message you at?

[@patriotcatfishersofamerica7985]

River Certified you can text me at 7046008369 or messenger on Facebook. I’m James Smith

[@teamreza3103]

Spencer, group trip to Dale Hollow Res in TN at the end of September. We’ll be chasing mirror carp but I know there has to be monster cats in there too. Camping or houseboat available.

[@RiverCertified]

I've heard there are monsters in there! I really appreciate the invitation, but I've already maxed out my trips this fall.

[@uClash]

Love your vidz man. I would love to do a trip like that some day....

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man! I hope you do someday!

[@StinkyyPete]

Nice!!

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you!

[@icyourbrainsskar1082]

You did the right thing bro..

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man

[@100catfishing7]

WTG Spencer! Nothing like bringing in a big fish to brighten your outlook on life. BTW I would have enjoyed watching you eat those potatoes more if you put some ketchup on them. lol Good luck hanging that next monster!

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed 💯. I'm more of a sirachia guy, but there was only so much room in the cooler 😁 glad you enjoyed the video!

[@WhiskersTV1]

Fine fish man...cpr on that good job!

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much!

[@HawgDaddyCatfishing]

Nice fish bud!! I’ll have to send you a video of how I go about taking gut hooks out. It works and I know that the fish lives to see another day.

[@RiverCertified]

That's be sweet man! Thanks for watching the video too!

[@alaskasfinest726]

I’d love to get interrupted by a catfish right now, while I’m eating my potatoes. I’d love that right now I wouldn’t mind 😂😂🤘🏽great videos I’m subscribed fo sho

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you got a kick out of it! Really appreciate it man!

[@FishingKit]

Damn that was one heck of a fish dude!

[@RiverCertified]

I was stoked about it man. Lots of hours chasing that guy.

[@homegrownoutdooradventures2568]

Awesome fish!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man!

[@JohnDoe-xf8nr]

I usually keep the ones that are gut hooked and bloody but if they are not bleeding I release them 20lb or bigger the smaller ones don’t really survive if they swallow a big hook

[@RiverCertified]

I probably should have taken the hook out. They eat a million things with spines, so it is probably fine. At least that's my thoughts. Next time I'll know better. Thanks for watching!

[@JohnDoe-xf8nr]

That monster should be fine even with the hook in I’ve caught ones that big with multiple hooks in there stomach the best way to know for sure is stick them on a long stringer for a few hours worse case it’s already on the stringer

[@RiverCertified]

Not a terrible idea. In iowa unfortunately if you put em on a stringer you gotta keep em. If you let them go after that, you can get a ticket for "culling".

[@JohnDoe-xf8nr]

I could see if someone left fish on a stringer for a day or two or leaving and coming back for the fish but having a fish on a stringer for a few hours that’s crazy I catch fish put a few on a stringer if I don’t catch enough I release them all the time

[@RiverCertified]

Doubt you'd ever actually get ticketed, but it is what it is

[@LowMIsty]

I'm sitting here watching some of your videos before ima go flat head fishing and im like wait are you from Iowa lol im from Iowa 😄 thatd be cool if you were I need to learn more about flat head fishing never caught anything over 15 pounds

[@teamcramerfishing8441]

Monster, man!

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you sir!

[@noahm.7467]

Don’t feel too bad Spencer I lost one the other night.

[@briansuttles492]

Great video, keep catching big ones and stay safe. See you found some line lol.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Brian, I'm gonna do my best! I had some at home. You all talked me into filling up the spool 😁😁😁

[@christianlovingood6932]

Let’s go Cubs nice cap

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah! Too bad they suck lately

[@loganarkels2023]

go hawks baby!

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yes!

[@loganarkels2023]

River Certified spencer petras will be a god and we’ll go 10 and 0

[@C.A.T.Outdoors]

I live in Iowa and would love to get in on one of these fishing trips. I have all the gear and sarcasm I’d ever need

[@RiverCertified]

Hope to have my guide business up and running this spring!

[@hookedcatfish]

Hell yes dude

[@RiverCertified]

Yesssssssssir