Fishing the BIGGEST CATFISH TOURNAMENT In The Country!! (2024 Seaark Invitational)

There were 185 boats and well over 300 anglers in this tournament. It's the largest and toughest tournament field I've competed against by far.
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[@RicardoHaruoIriguti]

I love tournament fishing, but I can’t wait to see you pulling big flatheads out of brush piles in small water, Spencer!

[@collinbyers8904]

Yep same man same

[@boxingstarcmbballer8797]

I love them old videos as well bro 👍 hopefully he can get on some of them this year 💯

[@RiverCertified]

I've been scouring google earth and scheming up some spots to hit. I'm getting excited myself.

[@ryanharrod1155]

So do all his old subscribers. That’s the whole reason I subscribed. Now he’s just another guy in a boat.

[@RiverCertified]

@@ryanharrod1155 I'm not sure if this is a compliment or an insult

[@calvinhoward2407]

Sure miss you pulling that yak up to a big log jam and pulling a big flatty out of it

[@RiverCertified]

Me too. Hopefully I luck onto a few this spring and summer.

[@ericallison4494]

Stormy day, no Bimini top. Perfect!! Hey, that first Flathead looked hungry for sinkers. Lol

[@RiverCertified]

It's funny how it works out that way lots of times. He was spared from eating sinkers haha

[@PahaPoniesSpanishMustangs]

I can see how tournaments kinda take the fun out of it, but just as a spectator the little hit of adrenaline is exciting.

[@RiverCertified]

It's a grind, but I'll keep chipping away at them here and there. I'm glad you enjoy watching them.

[@delculbertson2369]

Life is too short. Go and do what makes you happy and relax. Fishing is meant to be enjoyed. Not stressful and tension running high, like tournaments seem to bring. I wish you all the best in whatever you are doing. Cubby

[@RiverCertified]

I enjoy the competition. My balance with it is a little off I guess. I appreciate it sir.

[@delculbertson2369]

@@RiverCertified I totally understand

[@pigsandapples]

Personally I enjoy the lower stress levels of non-tournament fishing. Regardless, I'll be watching. Your content is always top shelf. Thanks man.

[@RiverCertified]

And I appreciate that immensely. I'm always trying different stuff. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't haha.

[@retired_account]

Yes, definitely hit the usual yak stuff, always a great experience and adventures 🎣

[@ellisturnbough304]

Love seeing the tournament fishing. But you should definitely get back to the yak fishing. Catching monsters in tiny water. Just keep doing you brother!

[@ifishcatfish]

there is no going back to that. These things are one way

[@RiverCertified]

I'm looking forward to it too. I love kayaking and it's been a while since I've had the chance to tangle with a good one out of the tupperware.

[@randylippert6416]

I'm with ya Spencer, nothin better than not having to catch and no time limit for less $$$ 👍👍

[@RiverCertified]

I'm gonna fish a few tournaments this summer, but I'm gonna do a whole lot more fun fishing for sure. Focus more on having fun than catching fish.

[@kenhoffman1622]

Glad to hear your heading back to your roots, looking forward to a kayak camping trip with your boys ryan and sam

[@patriciapowell3824]

22 you so much for sharing these fabulous fishing videos. I really can say that I have learned alot from watching. Dude you're quite the guy. However, I' must say in my opinion that it's mighty concerning watching you fish while it's thunderstorms out. Please be very careful and stay safe. God bless you and yours.

[@RiverCertified]

And I'm glad you enjoy them. We would have took cover, but the lightning was short lived enough where it would have been past us by the time we reeled everything in. Thankfully it all worked out. I appreciate the concern.

[@CfunkdaMaster]

I like how he say little flat head and proceed to net a fish bigger then anything I have ever pulled out of the water 🤣🤣🤣

[@RiverCertified]

It's funny how a nice flathead like that doesn't feel so special when other dudes are catching 40s and 50s haha

[@robertcraig9484]

Getting back to the river certified I started out watching I fish a few tourneys here and there but my passion is stream fishin channel cats and smallies just got a kayak to go get a bit farther than I like to hike into

[@wtwoods6687]

You’re as real as it gets man! You’re a great teacher. I’ve seen a lot of your videos for some years now. This is the first one where I’ve heard you swear lol. That’s my go to catch phrase when it’s not going my way 😬. Any adventure is always fun so bring it on! Also Sam and Ryan are an awesome addition… anyway thanks for the fun. You should get rid of that stupid hat though

[@RiverCertified]

I do my best to not do anything more than be myself and share what I'm thinking. I'll have some fun adventures coming up. Go Cubbies!

[@jeffreyneely9283]

Hey man never give up . Persistence always pays off. Totally enjoyed video.💯💯👍👍

[@RiverCertified]

I'm persistent if I'm nothing else. Glad you enjoyed the video man.

[@pabllam8017]

Well that says it. If you take the fun out, what's left. Just fishing with no expectations is the best kind. Have some fun with it. But always, stay safe.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm definitely gonna go have some fun. Thank you kindly. I appreciate all the kind words and support.

[@Retiredcop052]

Hey Spencer ….. enjoyed the video …. Definitely can’t wait for your kayak videos. It’s May 9th at 6:15pm …. I’m headed out to see if I can catch a a 35” plus channel cat to beat my last PB. Last one was 33 inches but he was a fatty. State channel record is 29 pounds. I called the state DEP and they have no certified scales in my area. However, the guy I spoke to told me to send me a pic if I catch one in that range. As always, Dan

[@johnny7D]

I’m looking forward to you exploring too. These tournaments aren’t working out. LMAO. Jk. Always fun to see you in your element. Your outro is hilarious. Just keep doing you, it’s awesome.

[@RiverCertified]

I've been fortunate to have a few top 10 tens and a top 5, but have definitely had some bombs. I've learned a ton though, and that's what I wanted out of it.

[@MrPhoenix1800]

Do what makes you most happy man and don’t stress it. Love watching your videos before going to bed waking up at 4:30 to do the 4:00 to 2:00 everyday, one of my highlights for sure.

[@trinityoutdoors]

That tournament fishing can be tough. Great video Spencer keepem coming

[@RiverCertified]

It definitely will push a guy, especially the lack of sleep. Thanks for watching.

[@Crazyhorseracing461]

I like watching your creek fishing with your yak also, still great footage of your tournaments. Awesome videos bud💪💪💪👍👍👍

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you enjoy them both man. I'm looking forward to getting back in the tupperware haha.

[@shortround889]

Wow Spencer. Damn it 🤯. Use your words Spencer hahahaha. You are the most chilled, no swearing, which I appreciate. But sometimes you just need to let those words out 👍. Another exciting video.

[@natestone8739]

I’m sure a lot of people say this but I would love to come on the boat and go fishing with you one day! Keep catchin 👍

[@thesteadfastangler6724]

Them tournaments can really be a kick in the nuts to your confidence as a fisherman. It seems we always do the worst when when our confidence is highest. My best tournaments are when I can just mentally treat it like any old day out on the water fishing for fun. The tournament mindset speeds a lot of people up mentally and makes them rush. You're a great fisherman, most the guys I fish with learned everything they know from your videos. Keep your head up player, you'll have your day in the sun.

[@darrenangle4493]

Hey Spencer. Better luck next time. And all you can do is try your best. And you for one, always do that. Back when I was younger and fished carp and catfish tournaments myself, there was ALWAYS alot of luck that went into winning them. You'll win your share, I'm sure of it.👍🏻Always appreciate your videos bud.

[@RiverCertified]

The only thing I'm in complete control over is my effort and I try to keep that at the front of my mind. I'll keep chipping away at em. Thanks man.

[@darrenangle4493]

@@RiverCertified That's about the best a person can do. As long as a person puts forth good effort into something it usually always pays off. For sure

[@Justin_Mooney11]

What a good partner to have in such an awsome tournament holy crap all those boats goin out are awsome in the big leagues now 💪🏾!

[@jimharbison7589]

Entry fee 20.00$ boat repair $150.00 you're correct the prefish hammers the fish,they aren't hungry, thanks for the trip Spencer, now have some fun and no stress fishing

[@RiverCertified]

Yessir. I've been having a bunch of fun walking up and down creek banks chasing channel cats.

[@Addi--]

Appreciate the consistency of uploads. Nice to unwind after work by watching a video 👍

[@RiverCertified]

You bet man. Glad you enjoy em.

[@absoluteangling4214]

Tournaments or not this one of the best fresh water fishing channels out there! Im going to watch regardless! I hope you catch a giant spencer and ill be here to watch it!! Hit that like button folks!

[@bradbex9051]

Great video like always Spencer. Yes, tournament time does fly by.

[@riverrat988]

Great Video. As long as you chasing them whisker fish or ones with stripes. We are with ya

[@RiverCertified]

And I appreciate the hell outta that

[@markwhite2556]

I enjoy your videos better when you aren't in a tournament. You seem more relaxed, happier, and of course you get to bring Skip! Love your channel and I hope YOU catch a GIANT!

[@rickjohnson7719]

Definitely one of the biggest hopefully see you at the rising sun tournament in September it's usually about same amount or a little bit more boats but definitely a blast.

[@royschlickeisen2539]

👍👍👍👍👍still a great 🎣video just a tuff day. Be watching for the next one.

[@waynepraytor7807]

You are my favorite fishing program and your personality. You are the stuff anglers are made of 😊

[@TheDetroitman20]

Whatever you do I look forward to it brother. 👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾🙂💯

[@RiverCertified]

And that means a ton man. You're the man!

[@user-ic3pj6og3y]

Bro that was one hell of a try and I like all your videos. But when you get down to the nitty gritty there's a special place in my heart for big flat heads in a kayak

[@RiverCertified]

That's good to hear man. I enjoy doing all of that stuff, so I think I'm gonna try to do it all. Hopefully I have time haha

[@Mrs1451]

I love your kayak fishing the most!!

[@TheAnglerJay]

Yes!! Bring on the flattys in the yak! Cant wait. Tis the season lol

[@davidbernard2816]

good job like watching alll . like the camp outs u do just haveing fun thats what i do

[@andybass2045]

Good evening Spence and everyone else

[@RiverCertified]

Good evening

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Can’t wait to see you doing the kayak/creek fishing thing, pulling up on a logjam and pulling out Ol Mr. Flathead!

[@donniehenson514]

Always love when you upload a new video bro 😎 and your content is always great keep up the awesome work and keep slaying em man

[@RiverCertified]

I really appreciate that man. Hope you're catchin' em.

[@scottgann8706]

Love watching the videos, but yes I miss the small river stuff big time.. I would love to see a lot of kayaking and camping with you and Ryan and where did Denny go? I've been wearing out your old videos because they are more relatable..

[@RiverCertified]

Same here man. I think Denny pretty much quit fishing to focus on some other stuff. Haven't talked to him in a long time to be honest.

[@YakNfishNkc]

I am itching to get out on my kayak too! Fishing from a boat on big water just isn't the same, somehow I feel much closer to nature in a kayak, just need the water to warm up a little bit here in Missouri.

[@RiverCertified]

Couldn't agree more. I got out on a little creek the other day and had a lot of fun.

[@brianbenedict8374]

Let's do this brother keep the faith!!!!!

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate it Brian!

[@egregiousblunder5395]

Bud fishing competitively is extremely taxing and tough, you'll be going up against fellas that's been covering these waters for decades and that makes it tough along with the unpredictable weather. I say do what you like best but still fish a few tournaments each year. Also, I am a firm believer that Skip and Wood need to be in the boat on tourney day! When those fellas are in the boat you do some of your best fishing! Keep it up, win or lose we'll be here waiting on each vid you post man.

[@RiverCertified]

That's what I'm gonna shoot for I think. Skip definitely would have been in the boat if the wind wouldn't have been blowing like it was. I think you're right though. He brings a little bit of luck with him. I appreciate all of that a ton man!

[@joe-nautilus-nauticus]

Well no one can site ya for not paying your dues. Always enjoy. Thanks Spencer.

[@RiverCertified]

Honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. I appreciate ya man.

[@zachturner3443]

Awesome video man 🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man!

[@pedrocruz4710]

Good stuff guys!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it man!

[@goodcitizen64]

Great video 💯👍

[@ryanbortzbluecollarlife]

Nobody understands the clumsiness felling when you go from crocs and tacky shorts to bibs and boots in one day. 😂

[@vbarranch4424]

Have never tournament fished. Hope to someday until then I am undefeated in tournaments. Go do what you enjoy. Love your content.

[@sirfelgor]

Great job Brother!!

[@justinowens1268]

I love the tournament videos

[@hawkwrangler1950]

I got my new PB this morning. 36lb Flathead on the Raccoon River with live bullhead. The tree shaker is from Troy on Swamp People.

[@FightinChanceFishing]

Thanks,Spence! Are those Triple-Threats? Appreciate your adventures 👍🏼

[@hippyman9060]

Back to the good ole days

[@KingKirk2352]

Love the videos. I swear I haven’t found one where you’re not eating in the mic 🤣

[@RiverCertified]

Haha I get hungry a lot

[@ffemtp830]

I almost commented on your last video that I miss kayak Spencer and camp catch and cooks. Been following you since about day one and miss the old ways a little. Great work though still here and following.

[@JosephTerry-vy6vj]

You the man I still haven't got a nice flathead yet. Buddy went with me got a nice one. I have a lot of small muddy rivers around me an I'm about to get a kayake to get away from the beatin path

[@RiverCertified]

The kayak will definitely help. I'm cheering for ya dude.

[@CAPAOutdoors]

Every video you post I comment; here kittie kittie kittie 😅

[@redbeardgaming1288]

The content isn’t the same I like the small water kayak fishing

[@ericallison4494]

Tournaments take the fun out of it a lot of times. Take er back to your roots, my friend. I here the creeks are risin.

[@RiverCertified]

They have their ups and downs for sure. Looking forward to hoping in my tupperware vessel.

[@ericallison4494]

@@RiverCertified you ever check out Justin from KayakCatfush could be KayakKatfish. The man is the king of "Tupperware Boat" fishing. Fishes the Tennessee River mostly. Lot of tournaments.

[@billcotton1551]

Spencer, you need to show how to catch flatheads from a kayak.

[@atuuschaaw]

Do what brings you the most satisfaction...just promise to bring us along with you! 😉♥

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much. That part I can promise I'll do.

[@deefisherguy]

Lets go my guyyyyy

[@RiverCertified]

Yesssiiirrrrrr

[@markbartolowits5354]

Enjoyed the video. Was the Bimini top a seaark top and did u do something wrong to get it to break or just too rough and it should not be up under rough conditions. I am going to get a protege soon

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it. Nothing wrong with the bimini design, it was just super rough the first few miles from the ramp. Every single boat in the tournament had stuff break. I was able to repair it.

[@alancummings5651]

Awesome video. Love catfishing in the cold. And awesome boat. Quick question is what are the long black things hanging on the lines? Special weights?

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man. They're dragging weights.

[@shanecornman7238]

It would be awesome to fish with you someday

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Well out of all those boats, I sure hope you fellars got into some money, at least show ( win, place, show, you know) , that’s pony racing talk, that’s seems fitting there. Haha! Ain’t no way of Jerry rigging that Bimini top up? Shoot I believe I’d be trying to finger it out somehow, lol, know what I mean Vern? Haha!

[@Lloyd-dx9qe]

What are the low profile reels?

[@nobodylistenstodenny]

Attaboy 👊

[@jimg1638]

Who makes those kewl green rods love um .Awesome video

[@RiverRatCatfishing1]

Yep, my bimini did that on the first rough water ride. I replaced every rivet once I realized they used aluminum rivets... damn shame cause that setup is strong otherwise.

[@RiverCertified]

I'll have her sturdy as a rock with those new rivots.

[@reeceoverstreet4538]

Go Hawkeyes!!!!

[@MasterStrong-ok5uw]

This is Decatur Alabama I witnessed some monster

[@kellyhill4410]

In your opinion what is the best fishing kayak? Thanks for the video Spencer 🤜🌟🤛🐬🐠🐬

[@RiverCertified]

It all depends on what you want to do with it man. For small water, it's tough to beat the crescent shoalie, but they're expensive. Ascend H10s are solid for the money.

[@cleankiller9]

And thats why river fishing is better get back on your kayak Spencer its way more fun than hauling a boat spending tons of money in has and gear just a couple of rods and tons of fish! Love ya bro

[@USMC816]

There are a lot of good catfishermen out there just most of them can't afford to do it for a living yet alone in a 60,000 dollar boat. Those seaark easy cat's though sure look purdy 🤤 one day maybe!

[@uyuck]

i have a catfish tournament myself not this weekend but next weekend. 10k to win at a local lake we fish it every year.

[@12982evets]

If you want to get back to your roots just go catch some drum buds with Josh jk he's an awesome dude and inspired me to mushroom hunt

[@mcbarber5108]

Kayak flathead here we come!

[@RiverCertified]

Yessir. Gonna do some exploring new creeks here shortly.

[@gregsappington9991]

Have you ever fished Pickwick?

[@waterratlyle2590]

Well you got fish

[@RiverCertified]

We did luck onto a few.

[@zacharyliudahl4314]

What’s with the blurring out of the sonar/fishfinder screens??

[@alancummings5651]

Also how does the Sea Ark handle rough water?

[@RiverCertified]

For an aluminum boat it does pretty dang good.

[@andrehenke2714]

I really like his videos! I laugh a lot because he sounds like butt head!!!!!😁

[@georgenguyen4567]

No fish brothers !

[@garywinthorpe3382]

Rivers are raging in iowa finally after 5 years

[@RiverCertified]

I love it.

[@davidsettle8456]

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[@RiverCertified]

Definately Waterlands dude. My promo code saves ya 15 percent too. RC15

[@tamserenity]

I know you are into protein bars. Have you had the Gatorade ones yet??

[@RiverCertified]

Yep. I dig 'em.

[@Ashen1743]

I've enjoyed watching most of your videos; but you have been looking more haggard with each video.. I hope you are able to get some rest as you get back to basics, and I look forward to seeing the next adventure. "I hope you catch a giant!"

[@RiverCertified]

I took a few days and slept in. It was a nice recharge. I appreciate the thoughtfullness man.

[@charlesbeggs2628]

How does a catfish tournament not include any NIGHT TIME... seems strange

[@SWF734]

Come to Kansas and fish Milford!!

[@RiverCertified]

I used to fish it quite a bit. It's a fun place.

[@SWF734]

@@RiverCertified oh, awesome! It’s a two hour drive for me so I fish it quite often obviously. Figured it would be cool to see how you break down a new reservoir

[@christiangroh3185]

One of the best channels I’ve found for river fishing keep it up bro 👍

[@danhandke5012]

👍🤣👍😂👍

[@catchnamericawithjc7337]

Tournaments are tough. To much pressure

[@RiverCertified]

They definitely change a guys perspective on fishing.

[@catchnamericawithjc7337]

@@RiverCertified the ones that can just do it like a regular day of fishing amaze me

[@jackmehoff2961]

Better Luck next time ! It seems to me pre fishing for a tournament uses up all your chances for catching big fish . Like you can`t catch big ones every time out .

[@davidsettle8456]

Why is the unit blinded out