Flathead Catfish CATCH AND COOK!! (All Night Sandbar Camping)

I must say, life slows down very nicely when you are removed from the hustle and bustle of life beyond the river. Once the sun sets, the current moves different. With more meaning, almost as if it's flowing with a purpose. Things just got too serious. I caught some fish and ate 'em. Life is good.
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[@JubbyzUnkle]

If you listen closely you can here Josh’s little heart breaking somewhere in Nebraska..

[@carlosvaldez236]

Awesome, I actually caught a flathead last night with my son. You should make a video on how to fillet a flathead.

[@llong3316]

Nice! What did you use for bait?

[@carlosvaldez236]

@@llong3316 a nightcrawler(worm). It was a decent size actually. I had another fishing pole with a bluegill but I didn't catch anything on it. I was fishing in the iowa river in the afternoon yesterday. Only fish I caught.

[@trestongonzales6853]

What are your sun glasses brand?!!

[@justinclark3878]

@@trestongonzales6853 waterland use RC10 for discount

[@DoozerVODZ]

100% on making a video for how you fillet them.

[@ellabauer6445]

🤣🤣🤣 "Agh! The fork's melting. That probably not healthy..." 😂

[@RiverCertified]

😆😆😆

[@therealebaum3662]

Pro Tip: find a couple green sticks and carve up some chopsticks in a pinch for frying utensils.

[@sammarkey672]

Split a green stick longways but only about 90% of the way, and wedge a twig in it to pry it open. Instant tongs!

[@shawnt9256]

Thanks spence for taking us along. Really love your vids cause your "real"!

[@curtclonts1529]

I’ve solved the “no tongs” dilemma for myself. I’ve fashioned a couple carved sticks into chopsticks before and it works like a champ. I love the catch and cook videos! Thanks man. You are a class act.

[@beauperry5909]

Two sticks with the bark skinned off makes camp style tongs. Hey maybe I should sell those on Amazon......

[@ElkinsEric]

Man I just made this same comment. I generally try to use maple for my outdoor cutlery

[@BCM1959]

Nice. Calm cool and pleasant. Those trips are some of the best.

[@TheDetroitman20]

Can't beat a night like that. Thanks for sharing brother!! 👍🏽👊🏽✊🏽☺💯

[@RiverCertified]

You bet. Glad you got a kick outta it!

[@chardobs7586]

You have really inspired me to keep my dream of fishing full time, and learning more about fishing. I enjoy your content so much Spencer! Thank you

[@troymoody8603]

I love to watch your fishing shows there clean so kids can watch and you bank fish and camp out and eat what you I catch thanks for sharing this with us

[@scottodonahoe9505]

Green sunfish can tolerate really low levels of oxygen . that's why they're easy to keep alive !

[@RiverCertified]

I really appreciate that about them haha

[@InTheWoodsToday]

I 100% agree about the Green Sunfish. I have also had good luck on Rock Bass (which are plentiful) as live bait.

[@btm97rn92]

Podcast is great can’t stop listening to it, definitely appreciate the knowledge from you guys.

[@RiverCertified]

Really glad you like it dude!

[@danparke1]

Awesome! Love the boat, really looking forward to seeing it in action.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man. That definitely makes two of us!

[@luismagana2059]

Still a great video even of you have that morning breath. And your early morning philosophy has all great minds thinking. Thanks for you being you. Your number one rivexican peace.

[@frickschunnoutdoors304]

my kind of trip right there. love these catch n cooks. by the way ive broken a forked stick to flip with. works great and usually pretty easy to come by.

[@catfish4life896]

Going flathead fishing tonight, very useful!

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Thanks for sharing! Looked like a great time!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CatfishCameron]

Can’t wait to see what you can get into once you get that jet🦅

[@gregrandolph7601]

Awesome as always. Love these videos man, don't ever stop!

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you sir. I genuinely appreciate all your support!

[@glenbarham797]

Good fishing, great breakfast thanks for the video. Keep having fun and sharing.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoy them man!

[@angelasheppard7197]

Thanks for the cooking tip on the flathead being watery.👍

[@RiverCertified]

You're very welcome

[@angelasheppard7197]

@@RiverCertified where could i find a bait cooler like yours?

[@midwestfishermen2518]

Great video keep up the good work brother. 🤙✌👍😎

[@steveng956]

You should do a gear overview of what rods and stuff you use would be much appreciated! Loving the videos great content 💪🏻

[@clay1671]

Another great video in a pinch a green branch bent double will work for tongs it works pretty well

[@chriskozdemba8488]

Catch and cooks are my favorite to watch and create. Great video dude 👏👏👍🏻👌🏻🤘🏼🤙🏻👊🏼🎣🐟🐋🕺🏻

[@briansprinkle7855]

I have a small river about that size here in Illinois that I have fished for decades; MANY channels and the ocnl flattie from it. But your vids inspired me to get some stouter gear and try this for flats... Seems the log jams look about the same in size and frequency, so I think I'd have a very reasonable chance to see the same results... looks like a HUGE blast...thanks for the inspiration

[@stephenpersic9474]

Great job great video keep em coming

[@johncraig4718]

Love your positive attitude Spencer .. and your sarcasm .. you not like every one else you show em all , the good the bad , the bloopers , and everything in between .. reality .. you may not always catch a giant , but that's the way it goes . That's why they call it fishing and not catching .

[@jrbankfishing.1986]

Awesome, another great video, also enjoyed the podcast.

[@chasingcatfish7236]

Nice job! Fun adventure! 🎣 😎

[@MrBendylaw]

That is indeed the prime rib of the flathead. I like it whole off a ten pound fish, seasoned cajun style and blackened over some charcoal.

[@jefflance3648]

Chef Spencer!! Great video as always!

[@justincarolynlasley3293]

Always love your videos

[@kotystrelow5436]

I listen to the podcast at work. It's solid.

[@ricrinehart975]

Great trip Spencer you have definitely made me hungry

[@trevorrandlesoutdoorsiowa]

Nice flatties! I finally caught one this morning downtown after work. I’m planning an overnight trip on the Des Moines next week on Wednesday or Thursday so I’m hoping for a good and safe trip. And maybe some bonus flatheads on the line!

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah man. Hope they keep coming for you! I'll be out somewhere. Definitely say hi if ya see me!

[@trevorrandlesoutdoorsiowa]

@@RiverCertified will do

[@Ratz_vr-1]

I use sunfish for wiper and bass sometimes too not as big of ones of course .But your right flathead love em and there tough .Great video as always.

[@thecripple69]

Awesome as always man thanks again

[@teammosin9999]

I'm going to have to book a trip with you just so I can get to eat some of that great shore lunch you are always making! Again, excellent video!

[@RiverCertified]

Just let me know. Thanks man!

[@thomasmurray5108]

Hey. Love your youtube channel. suggestion 1) discuss your rig set up more often, lb test, mono-v fluro., why you don't typically use circle hooks, how you use bobbers/floats and HOW they WORK, how you set it up, what it does etc. etc. etc. suggestion 2) The music. It's awful. Not only does it not bring me closer to nature, I feel like I am in the equivalent of an Eastern European strip mall buying cheap video games. Otherwise, I do sincerely like watching your videos. And thank you for what you are doing.

[@zacberry1029]

great video Mr. Spencer! That's more like a night on the river I'd have... 😂

[@skippickens1843]

When you need cooking gear, the good mother nature gives you sticks, they work wonders.

[@letthemhatebullyz6175]

River Certified 💯💪🏽🔥✊🏽 Great video as always brother my number 1 fishing channel still always enjoy the videos 👍🏽👊🏽

[@glorytogodskingdom7752]

Man I been wanting to got and I so agree the water is the let go spot

[@maddijane1985]

i love your fishing videos. greeting from Malaysia

[@Wilson-pu2pl]

Totally agree on eating the smaller ones, besides, just can’t bring myself to kill a big one. Fun time as always, Spencer!

[@dannys813]

Love the "hope you catch a giant" and the sincere smile. Priceless.

[@gregtrent5068]

Since I started soaking mine in hot sauce after seeing you so that, only way I do it now. Taste great.

[@DerfingFishing]

I love that green sunfish have bigger mouths than bluegills too, nice colorful panfish but I think the pumpkin seed looks the coolest

[@troymcdaniel2262]

Can't keep a foul hooked fish. That statement right there is why my son's and I watch your videos. You are an extremely respectful/knowledgeable fisherman. we thank you for, and enjoy all your videos

[@hubertstrzalkowski1261]

Yeah brotha!!! Love every video man. Keep em comin

[@charlienewman6332]

Love this stuff

[@jerrodhankins2676]

Congrats on finally getting your new boat Spencer. When do the guided trips start

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man. I just started last week. Sam is letting me borrow his boat in the meantime.

[@dhoff3277]

Great video again! Keep it up

[@mauritobias8759]

AWESOME VIDEO AS ALWAYS 🤙🤙🤙 DEFINITELY WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU FILET THE FLATHEADS👍👍👍

[@fishinwithish]

Hey Spencer, have you ever done a video on detailing your gear you bring with you for overnight fishing or several day fishing adventure? AKA cots, sleeping blankets, camp stoves, food, clothing, and possibly even your camera equipment n batteries n such n how to charge them on the river. I'm asking because I can tell you have it together pretty well and I have never attempted something like that but I want to kayak my local river for possibly several days in a row and making a video of it for my channel.

[@wilburpuls7316]

Podcast is great. Keep up the good work.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya like it sir. Gonna get another edited up for this coming Friday.

[@nickpezzello3066]

You playin with my emotions, Smokey!

[@CatfishandCrappie]

Great stuff! I need to cook me up a flathead. its been years. Happy FIshing!

[@RiverCertified]

You should. Tough to beat those 5 lbers.

[@ryanharrod1155]

Your boat is sick Spencer. So jealous. That thing is a beast. 💪🏼

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man. It's killing me a little bit not being able to use it.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Heck yeah, I agree with you, tough to beat Flathead! And yeah, love those green sunfish for bait, Flathead bait ( blues like them pretty good too) , but yeah Flathead candy! Haha! Good deal bud!

[@river_cat4403]

Keep up the good fishing bro.

[@donnielane3818]

I am glad you got a few night plowers

[@RiverCertified]

Thank ya sir

[@DanielBoone337]

Bro jet boats are freaking sweet... I've seen guys run them in the backwater bayous down here in Louisiana where there's lots of trees in the water and they can go places a prop boat can only dream of going. I've heard they don't do so good in the marshes just because of the mud getting sucked up into the motors but they make prodrive or gator tail motors for that... LOL Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[@fakefakerton5044]

Love poetic improv at the riverbank there.

[@RiverCertified]

It's the little things I reckon haha

[@maxdittmer710]

Caught 2 blues 20-25 a piece and 2 flatheads one 5 and one 10 pounds this evening. Live and cut bluegill in southern Illinois

[@RiverCertified]

Sounds like a great evening to me!

[@jimmyarnold4166]

Enjoy your vids.. new to following you and enjoy your style.

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate that!

[@StahlsBlues]

Like button hit. I LOVED this one.

[@juneilurbano]

Bucket List, Go cat fishing with Spencer🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@3oh8sportsman46]

Nice vid! 💪

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Great video man keep it up and keep them lines tight

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man. You do the same!

[@dennisfarley6574]

I haven’t eaten Flathead not many around here but definitely will try some.

[@stillwater62]

Spencer, you lost me on the part about " Once the Sun sets the current moves different, with more meaning, almost as if it`s flowing with a purpose. ". That was so deep, I needed chest waders. You need Denny along to short circuit these spells of deep thoughts and to focus more on who will catch the big fish of the trip. There is nothing like competition, pride, and bragging rights to drag you back into the shallow end of the pool of life. Of course I am joking just in case there was any doubt. Great video as always.

[@russellroberson8651]

The main thing I like about your channel and dislike about others; you have good sence of morals when it comes to fishing. You don't keep fowl hooked fish, you do great releases and not kick fish back into the water.

[@ETdrums]

Old guy talkin’ here....being a man of many hobbies I strongly recommend getting yourself a Leatherman or any multi tool you can always have on your person. Nice little flatties 👍🏻

[@SteveB-hy2ci]

I've fished catch clean and cook all my life you make the videos about it in my opinion, and that means a lot to me,wade creeks boat are canue,been doing it for 60 years I can tell you nuthin better tasting.tkanks

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoy it Steve. I ain't been doing it quite that long, but I've enjoyed it the whole time I've been fortunate to be able to.

[@dustyknuckles295]

Bro your videos are the shit, me and my dad watch you videos while we fish sometimes lol, helped me catch some noice catfish. Appreciate you brother.

[@jeffrobles2175]

I’m literally addicted to these catch and cook hell all of your videos lol great content brother keep up the good work. Wish I could afford to send ya something to support but I don’t so I try to like every video I watch😂

[@RiverCertified]

You don't need to send me anything. Monday's video will be right up your alley though. Glad ya enjoy the videos!

[@bradbex9051]

great video buddy. congrats on the new boat.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Brad! I appreciate all your comments and watching all the videos!

[@bradbex9051]

@@RiverCertified Yes sir buddy!!

[@shawnmoore7841]

The itch is getting real!

[@dwaynelowery5808]

You're so much like me that I always knew what was coming next. So predictable! So of course I subscribed.

[@daltonengland2127]

Perfect Timing I'm catfishing right now time to kick back and watch the vid

[@mattwiederholt7258]

I would be too but it’s 106 degrees here today hiding inside😂

[@daltonengland2127]

Holy shit yeah I would be hiding too it's 90 here

[@RiverCertified]

Good luck man! I'll be heading out in a few hours.

[@sts.556]

good videos man

[@roscoep.coltraine6344]

I guarantee you that a day of fishin is better than a day workin!

[@donniedickerson8077]

Awesome Boat , I Had A Jet Foot On A 150 , it did great in The Rivers and creeks , But,, open waters ,Big Waters , I Had Serious Issues When The Conditions Got Choppy , The Bigger The swells , It Pulled More Air Than Water That was Simply Just Because Of the design , We Had A Water Tunnel Cut And Welded Back Up Into The Bottom Of The Boat To Channel The Water Up To The Jetfoot ,It Helped Alot But We Finally Just Used Something Else with A Convenional Prop When Patrolling Open Bays And Lake Systems , It was A 17 ft all weld heavy Guage aluminum boat wide bottom , I mean fantastic , But Heavy, Once I got it Trimmed up on plane it would run in 3 Inches of Water , The Channel We had Welded In Was About 3 inches Deep On Bottom of the Transom ,it ran Forward At a Sloping Angle for about 30 inches until it leveled back out with the Bottom of the boat , it was about 16 Inches wide as well ,once we did that it would channel the water up to the jet foot , made a huge difference in how it Ran ,, Nit a thing wrong with eating a Flathead catfish from time to time , that kinda like Largemouth Bass, some people. Have a stroke at the sight of one on a stringer lol,, but,,, o well 🤷🏻‍♂️, I'll call 911 for em lol 🤣🤣🤣, I like a few , I kept 9 Bass a couple weeks ago I caught , biggest about 3 pounds , I likely Would have Released that fish ,but he Absolutely Engulfed The Crazy Rigged Worm and was bleeding Pretty bad ,so I would rather have him for Dinner than let the turtles have him , the rest was just really good yearling bass ,I hit em just right during a Little light Rain I got soaked but , it was Worth it lol 🤣🤣, ya had another Good Outing , And Some Excellent Fillets , Lotsa Luck With The New Boat , Keep It Reelin 🦈🎣👀😋 That's Dinner Right There Y'all lol 😁

[@xaiyang8668]

Agree totally on the consumption size. The smaller ones that size are way much better tasting. Big ones are a lot more gamier but to each their own.

[@drw5252]

I'm going tomorrow I am really looking forward to going

[@swengallagher7526]

Good eaters right there!!

[@waterratlyle2590]

Looks like this will be another great video.

[@RiverCertified]

Hope ya enjoy it!

[@waterratlyle2590]

@@RiverCertified yes sir. Watch all your videos from start to finish. Don't skip no ads or anything.

[@BeerFishFanatics]

Gotta love that fork melt. I get yelled at all the time by boss when I use a plastic fork. Ha

[@RiverCertified]

😆😆😆

[@lancedennison9341]

Selective harvest ! Kudos.Midwest better than my spots here good ole WV . a four fish night here in spots I have access is a great eve of flattie fishun !

[@RiverCertified]

Sounds like it's about the same most places. This was definitely an awesome night for our waters too. They taste too good not to keep a few!

[@lancedennison9341]

@@RiverCertified yep true that .I don't eat channels unless thats all I have ..blues .second fiddle .dont like trout really ...bit alot of trout water here and can start early in year and have reasonable success and after deer season its a cure for the winter lull...plus early bait supply guts/ sides /heads just in case lol.

[@hustonwitt9425]

Nice fish

[@willkuss5374]

If you need temporary utensils, cut and debark a couple of chopsticks, it helps if you keep a survival knife in your gear. You ca make any kind of utensil in about 2 minutes of effort.

[@georgedubois76]

Labor of love!

[@jbparker5466]

Spencer, I fish out of a boat similar to yours. Mine has a tunnel hull. I use to run a 4 stroke 40 Yamaha with the jet drive lower unit. The motor lost about 20% hp so I upgraded to a 75 mercury 2stroke with jet drive. This time I installed a jack plate. I can run in just inches of water. If I had to give you any advice it would be...Bring a big screwdriver with you and most important of all...don’t get your expectations up about the jet drive.

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate the advice. Why the big screw driver? I did get a Jet Medic Tool. Looked handy.

[@jbparker5466]

@@RiverCertified It’s to dig out rocks out the screen under the impeller. Darn thing always getting clogged. Stay away from any floating grass, Lily’s, shallow hydrilla grass. Most important of all is learn how to mic your impeller. If this isn’t done correctly your “wear ring” will be worn out extremely fast. Feel free to ask me anything about it.

[@jbparker5466]

@@RiverCertified Are you getting it from the guys in Florida?

[@sawyerluke6364]

Sweet rig! Get some hot sauce water spot remover and wax. Keeps my murc looking sharp!

[@dennisgann1116]

Great. Fish glade you are eating. Them there. Great eating

[@RiverCertified]

I have to agree. Glad you enjoyed the video!