Fishing with PEACOCK BASS FOR BAIT!! (250+ pound monster)

The excitement you feel when a big bait gets eaten is tough to replicate, especially when you have no idea how big that fish actually is.
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[@TyPigPatrol]

She deserves to keep all her scales! incredible fish Spencer!

[@easygarden777]

Formally VinNZ .... Ty I watched you catch one of these incredible monsters with I'm sure it was Spencer watching on from thr boat .... You guys are becoming real legends and I'm so glad I subed to both of you guys a couple of years ago .... best of both worlds for me 😁

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate that amigo!

[@robmangeri777]

Ty did you go with Paul also? That man is a legend!

[@ROBLOXIANFAN-ud2io]

Hi

[@MalkavianC]

Honestly the best part about these videos is that y’all are real chill with your local guide and talk to him like a peer and all, not everyone does that

[@RiverCertified]

I try my best to have fun and treat everyone the way I would want to be treated. Thanks for watching man.

[@easygarden777]

@RiverCertified Nice, you just listed one of the 10 commandments and a very important one at that ❤ Love your vids man .... New Zealand doesn't really have any BIG fish in our rivers ... Some Rainbow Trout that live in the hydro dam rivers that can reach 30 lb which is huge for a Trout but nothing like what you've been catching 😯😯 .... oh and Koi Carp that can go over 30 lb but other than that bloody big slimy Eels 😖 .... Jeremy Wade did a River Monsters episode here in NZ on the Huge Eels ... They could go over 200 lb .... The native Maori people here used to have a so called "mythical" river monster here called a Taniwha that was meant to have been able to eat a man... The biggest Eel I've seen would have been 6 to 7 feet long and probably 9 or 10 inches thick as spear my mate put through it was 8 inches long and didn't come out the other side ... bahahaha he's standing in the creek up to his thighs with this dinosaur of an Eel just humping out of the water, screaming "help me" 😳 I'm like "um yeah nah mate" ...The beast just gave a little wriggle and flicked my mate who was 11 at the time into the water 🤣

[@dougk359]

I really enjoyed how respectful you guys were of Paul. The fishing footage was amazing, but what stood out most to me is that y'all seem to be a couple of genuinely good guys.

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate all that. We have a lot of fun and want everyone else to enjoy themselves too.

[@caryverhalen]

Better than anything on The Pursuit Channel or the Outdoor Channel. I really appreciate your calm and professional demeanor, you don't sit and repeat yourself a thousand times like most people do when they're excited. Great job guys.

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate the kind words. I hope you continue to enjoy the videos.

[@P.DuncanMonk]

It looks like master Paul is a genuine full service guide . Its very refreshing in the fact that there is no f...ed up background music going on . Top job gents ! .

[@RiverCertified]

He definitely is. Glad ya enjoyed it!

[@robmangeri777]

Paul earns his money!!!! I’d love to go with him myself one day! Beautiful fish guys!!!!

[@uneedamuracle]

What a fish… unreal. Thanks for not spoiling in the thumbnail 👊🏻

[@RiverCertified]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@lundywilliams7176]

paul is the real mvp

[@tomvang5335]

Wowow…now that’s a fishing story to tell to the grandkids! Those Arapaimas are beautiful and amazing. Glad they are protected for the next generation.

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@-CriminalCupcake]

The amount of calm that you are with these big ass fish stuns me. I would be losing my mind.

[@RiverCertified]

It's more of an internal thing with me haha

[@michaelgoff9671]

This trip is already more entertaining after one episode than the wells trip was.

[@gagechambley8251]

I'm with ya, Spencer even seems to have a better time there for sure

[@bigbore4498]

100%. Those episodes were painful to watch. But I feel like he booked a trip without really realizing what was involved. I feel like he should have contacted that guy who chases the Wels in a tube with the whopper plopper. But since he went on the trip, he had to video it.

[@micahmcclain2384]

True

[@TheJaymon1962]

Hahahaha true

[@tommymeadows6990]

Y'all do realize that the wells trip for him was probably just as sweet as Guyana is because he had dreamed of both forever. Right?

[@peterschulties3258]

These Amazon vids deserve 100 million likes! That was incredible!

[@chadwright7614]

Never know when the big ones gonna choose to eat. That's why I like fishing so much. Well done man

[@darrenangle4493]

Congratulations Spencer on your incredible catch!! So happy for you.

[@kendixon6437]

I love catching fish like that I hope you guys had A-blast

[@RiverCertified]

They're fun man. We had a good time.

[@johnseeley9316]

Amazing! River Certified is the absolute best fishing show out there. Just amazing. Oh, Paul is pretty awesome too.

[@fletcherreed3259]

Paul is awesome. Without guys like him that’d be impossible for guys like us.

[@jschang29]

I'd be scared shitless trying to land that fish. Paul is the man.

[@RiverCertified]

He's a definite legend.

[@loveshinebright1052]

Paul seems like a really awesome guy. I want to book a trip with him

[@RiverCertified]

He's definitely a good dude.

[@loveshinebright1052]

@@RiverCertified how would I get ahold of him and what do you think it would cost $

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

I can’t help but wonder what master Paul would think of a Iowa flathead trip lol

[@RiverCertified]

I think he'd be pretty bored haha

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

@@RiverCertified except you’d be the guide 😎🤙🏼

[@delculbertson2369]

So happy you were able to have such an awesome experience. Congrats Spence!

[@splintchesthair100]

Love all of these videos, they got me into fishing about 6 months ago and now it's full-on addiction for me and my 8 year old Daughter. Throw in some wrestling vids Spencer!

[@YFZMoto]

That's Insane the Size of that Fish or so many different types of fish in the river is Crazy. Man your Living the Life Right now being able to travel to these places and do it while your still Young. Congrats on that Monster.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm fortunate in so many ways and I definitely do my best not to take it for granted. I appreciate all your support man!

[@scottprouse9606]

Looks like more fun than one man should be able to have. Thanks again for sharing

[@stevenfunk1060]

Wow guy's that was one gorgeous lake and those bass were incredible, nice size and the colors. Love how you guys are quick on the netting of each other's fish. Fun watch!

[@lovecamping5319]

There's nothing like catching a fish like this but it's even better to always release a majestic fish that's took years to get this big. Awesome job guys!

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed. Glad ya enjoyed it!

[@Constable_Bob]

That’s enough to make Jeremy Wade jealous; incredible fish!

[@patriciapowell3824]

What fun!! Catching another monster. I'm so very happy for you. Thanks so much for sharing with us.

[@baggers-]

Mate I am made up for you what a stonking fish Spen. Thank you my friend for taking us along and good camera work TC

[@drakedearth2338]

I need Paul’s wisdom in my life.

[@RiverCertified]

Short, simple, and to the point. I appreciate it as well.

[@markdishmon1196]

Wow!!! Congratulations Spencer. Awesome dinosaur. Thanks brother.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Mark!

[@blkmagicwmn4461]

That arapaima catch was insane and awesome!!

[@mattshelley7876]

That Caymen collecting tolls to pass into the river lol, great vid man looks like a fun trip

[@RiverCertified]

That's a toll I definitely don't want to pay hahaha. Thanks for watching!

[@wayneforeman4274]

Awesome video my friend. So glad you shared this for so many reasons. Thank you so much.

[@RiverCertified]

Absolutely. I'm glad ya enjoyed it Wayne.

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Another great episode with a seriously epic fish Spencer! That one is going to be a tough one to best for sure! As always thanks for letting us live vicariously through your videos!

[@RiverCertified]

I'm gonna keep trying though. Glad ya enjoyed it!

[@nicklabay7846]

Nothing better than watching some RDH while ice camping for lake sturgeon

[@RiverCertified]

Hope you caught em man!

[@skyxagonyxd6985]

Thank you, Spencer! That was so cool!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@skyxagonyxd6985]

Amazon catfish are definitely on my bucket list. Thanks for showing us how it’s done. Btw, are you going to be at CatCon in February?

[@salmanghanie9303]

congrats. yo caught another one much bigger. you were more comfortable this time. hope you enjoying your fishing

[@RiverCertified]

Experience makes a big difference. Although, I try not to get too comfortable around them. Thanks for watching.

[@joshjohnson3005]

Looks like a blast man!

[@pigsandapples]

You give Master Paul the respect he deserves. Kudos to you. Thanks for another awesome vid.

[@RiverCertified]

I just try to have a good time with everyone I meet. Glad you enjoyed the video man.

[@aongusaongus4371]

What a fishing trip... Keep your hands and feet inside your boat ..Monsters lurk in that fertile water. You know that. Beautiful river

[@RiverCertified]

It was a crazy trip. i definitely followed that advice haha

[@Curryhunts]

That's awesome Spence! You hooked up on a cat of a life time and an aeropima.

[@demianseale501]

Wow that was epic! Loved watching that.

[@zizme123]

Congratulations man, few people deserved that as much as you. Absolutely incredible.

[@RiverCertified]

I don't know how much I deserve it, but I definitely appreciate the well wishes.

[@megaballing338]

Best guide PAUL man is brave af balls of steal

[@mikebennett3432]

Thanks for the awesome video guys !!! 😎👍

[@jmease96]

So cool man a catch of a lifetime

[@michaelcox609]

What a fish. Congratulations Spencer.

[@notvinny3369]

I can't even imagine what it's like to hold a fish bigger than I am that's nutty. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you sir!

[@RiverCertified]

Absolutely. I'm glad you enjoyed it man!

[@GrimReaper68440]

That was exciting to watch, Spencer. Thanks for sharing your amazing experiences with us. Take care my friend.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. You do the same.

[@braddiem4585]

That was absolutely sick Bro

[@mikeolson7188]

Oooof,that was a true River Monster.Great catch an Release

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Mike!

[@macen3904]

Im 10 spencer and you are like my idol i love to go fishing and build wood ponds

[@stevedingman474]

Ya know I grew up dreaming about peacock bass and araprima first watching Virgil ward and then a few years later Jimmy Houston And Roland Martin tossing Zara spooks slaughtering the peacock bass … I can say I’ve been too Florida and have caught a bunch of peacocks and other exotics but I still wanna wrestle the Amazon monster ! Your content is reaching television quality Bro ! Awesome content !

[@PahaPoniesSpanishMustangs]

Yeah those shows are why I'm liking this series so much

[@RiverCertified]

I hope you get the chance one of these days. Hopefully my editing keeps getting better. It's a lot of fun going back through a fun day on the water.

[@troypappas5344]

Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing

[@goodoleboy83]

That's a bucket list fish for any angler man. Congrats!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man!

[@kingmuffasa27]

Master paul and spencer never disappoints us congrats 👍👍

[@RiverCertified]

He's a lot of fun to fish with man! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertrio632]

Master Paul is da man! Catch of a lifetime.

[@jasonbaily1707]

Very fun fishing video, I enjoyed it.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad ya did man!

[@chadyates9902]

Gotta say the home run bee was amazing!!!

[@RiverCertified]

Paul is something else man

[@glennmurphy2686]

Awesome beast, Spencer, that was a great catch and video.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it Glenn!

[@TheDetroitman20]

Just think, Paul gets to do that everyday. Thanks as always for sharing brother!! 🍻👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾🙂💯

[@robohippy]

You need to convince Josh that he needs to go with you next time for some big kitties!

[@terrencevogt6555]

The peacock bass fishing was quiet exciting to watch

[@RiverCertified]

They're so much fun man

[@nikolaibullcry]

Dude, you gotta stop uploading these for my bank accounts sake. This years trip as well as last years has me drooling. I have to get down there. This Arapaima catch was so unique in how everything happened. Unreal

[@RiverCertified]

It's a badass place man. Hopefully you make it. Be safe when ya do.

[@floridafishhead1071]

Peacock bass one of the coolest and funnest fish and you sir are using them for bait

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed. They also make great bait.

[@dan-o9746]

Spencer was last seen riding a big fish like Slim Pickens on the atom bomb. I think that fish has the power to break your legs. Great stuff - bucket list trips man!

[@RiverCertified]

It would have been a hell of a ride haha. Thanks for watching!

[@CHILLINWITH_LUKE_KEV]

Unreal dude... way to go. Fish of a life time.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man.

[@Joe-kb1sm]

It's good that Paul knows what he's doing, Jeremy Wade got hit hard in the chest by one of those monsters. He said he was in pain for months.

[@j.m.k.3406]

Been one of my bucket fish catches, the pima was gorgeous,thanks for sharing

[@RiverCertified]

Hope ya get one. Thanks for watching.

[@rickyhenry4958]

Hell of a fish, Spencer!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man!

[@empathninja541]

Love the passion Master Paul has for his fishery! great job!

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed 100%. It's cool to see how they manage their fisheries without any regulations other than their own.

[@rogerdudra178]

Going paddle fishing on the Missouri River here in the BIG SKY is why I went to see dinosaurs swimming in the river. Really big fish.

[@jeremybalch9365]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@trish8574]

Amazing 🙌

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you 🙌

[@atuuschaaw]

What a beast! ♥

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you!

[@jeffagain7516]

Wonderful catch! Me so jelly! Though I lucked into some monster cats in the Orinoco river system, I never did catch an Arapaima. Of course, that just gives me incentive to go back again! :) Cheers Folks, good fishing!

[@RiverCertified]

Hope you find one next time you head down that way!

[@Relaxingmusic-sv8ju]

Killer video, helping me get through the winter 😢

[@RiverCertified]

I get that feeling man. Spring will be here soon. I hope haha

[@fishflex]

Hey Spencer! I am way happier for you than I am jealous,....but I am a little jealous. 🤣 Well deserved man!! 💪

[@RiverCertified]

Haha I understand. I appreciate ya watching man!

[@tterbay]

Wow! Awesome catch! Congratulations, sir. 🎉

[@Max13077]

"Scale?" "No, I want her to keep them all." Major respect Spencer!!

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate it man.

[@tinydancer1cm]

Awesome Awesome Awesome. Fish of a lifetime. Great video.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man. I appreciate ya watching.

[@kirstyshiels6155]

One of the most entertaining Amazon fishing trips/ adventures in a long while, well done Spencer, thanks for such great content 👌🏼💪🏻👍🏻🌹😘🤩

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Kirsty!

[@kirstyshiels6155]

@@RiverCertified 👌🏼❤️🤗

[@easygarden777]

Formally VinNZ ... long time sub🙂 OMG .... I don't often use that acronym but this one deserves it 😎 ..... What a vid, I still can't believe you aren't at 500,000 subs or even a mill🤔.... Having so much fun catching those peacocks then that Cayman floating next to the boat with it's legs spread in blissful fullness thinking "please don't go" and then OMG .... fish of a lifetime for most but mate you always seem to go one better 🥇😎 Cheers from New Zealand

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you enjoyed it all. There's a lot of cool stuff to document down there.

[@pololife]

Great footage man! Love that Cayman feeding! Keep up the great work 🍻

[@kelevra558]

Its crazy how here catching fish scares others away. It seems to create a feeding frenzy in the Amazon. Right on Spenc, keep bringing em up, we'll keep watching.

[@Zozo806]

NmMore like that Amazon fish are not familiar wirh lures or human Interaction. Also of course there is way more fish per mile as anywhere else in the World.

[@steveburlingame1935]

Gotta love master paul and what a good time u had thats a dream hob and one helll of an adventure

[@RiverCertified]

He's the man. Glad ya enjoyed the video!

[@The91Bravo]

Paul was a fantastic guide, and you were a great sportsman when you said she can keep all of her scales.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man. I appreciate the kind words. Paul is a great guy.

[@The91Bravo]

@@RiverCertified the next time you’re fishing for cats on the Cumberland in Clarksville, Tn I’d be happy to cut bait for you. I just grabbed my first Okuma freshwater line counter reel and Whisker Seeker rod.

[@papahoppefishing]

Catching a fish every cast is my kind of action except I have to use light action rods and reels to get burning drag

[@sams568]

I was stationed for 3 years in the Republic of Panama. I went on numerous fishing trips in the canal, fishing for Peacock Bass on Lake Gatun in Arenosa, Panama. Man can they fight! First time I caught a fish on an artificial lure (Smithwick devil horse prop bait) Went out at O-dark 30 came back at sundown. We had a guide that used a 13-foot john boat. Scariest time was when we hit the wake of a Cruise ship, I mean one of those carnival type ships. I almost had to lay on my back just to see the top of the ship. best fishing of my life up to and since then.

[@RiverCertified]

Sounds like an adventure. Thanks for taking the time to share man.

[@davidmartinez9702]

What a catch, didn't look that big til it was in your arms. Absolute Monster!

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed. The closer I got to it, it just seemed to keep growing haha

[@MorganBrown]

Those peacocks would be top of the food chain most lakes in the us 😮

[@RiverCertified]

I think a flathead would still munch one haha

[@holysmoker10]

Beyond a fish of a life time. Incredible fish. Thank you for sharing

[@scottgarber7363]

What a monster, great catch!

[@trumpzilla4193]

That was amazing!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pedrocruz4710]

That was a ride man! Really enjoyed this one!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya did man!

[@ron2893]

Congratulations on another Giant

[@timwhiting6721]

Wow is it beautiful there ! The amazon basin is gigantic

[@porterhousehunsberger6751]

Just a dude from Iowa catchin river monsters in the Amazon.

[@RiverCertified]

A very lucky one for sure.

[@MrPhoenix1800]

Wow that was amazing what a rush. Happy you got to experience that.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man. I appreciate ya watching!