I caught an ENORMOUS catfish out of a TINY creek! (Adventure)

Kayak fishing is cool, but climbing a giant mound of logs hauling a kayak... yeah, that's not that cool. But the chance at big flathead catfish sure is a perk! It's always an experience fishing tiny creeks for big flathead catfish.
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[@deezee9936]

River certified has quickly become my favorite KZbin channel.....😎

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you're diggin the videos!

[@catawbabackwoods8947]

Great fish man, I started kayak catfishing when I was 17, something about it just makes fishing more exciting:)

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you! There's definitely perks to kayaks, boats, and bank fishing, bit agreed. When you hook a fish, it's a blast! Thanks for watching!

[@bradbex9051]

Always a great video when you and Denny get together. Nice Flathead Spencer.

[@RiverCertified]

It's definitely a treat every time! Wish it happened more.

[@keeganmoshe6816]

instablaster.

[@edbrown3047]

Haha..that's what fishing is to me..adventure,good friends and a good time..oh and a nice fish..definitely River Certified!

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed 💯! The fish are just the cherry on top!

[@TNRVG]

You two are the dynamic duo! lol!

[@RiverCertified]

It's a lot of fun fishing with Denny. Just wish we could go more often.

[@MattFreytag]

Man that was an awesome video. I can’t imagine pulling in anything larger in a kayak. Almost scary. Lol. Keep up the good work.

[@RiverCertified]

It's a blast! I cant wait till they wake up in a month or so!

[@MattFreytag]

@@RiverCertified for real I was bass fishing the other day and they just don't hit the same in the winter. Typically you will have a fish on and not even know it.

[@caydenjackson3326]

I kinda laughed when he said Good morning it was nice real...genuine, he sounded like a teacher hahaha

[@RiverCertified]

That's funny considering I am a teacher😆 thanks for watching Cayden!

[@caydenjackson3326]

@@RiverCertified No problem ahaha

[@mstrdiver]

What kayak are you using?

[@RiverCertified]

@@mstrdiver a nucanoe frontier 10 in this video

[@mountainstateadventures8968]

Dude I'm exhausted from watching this episode.......so awsome that fish was DARK.....nice job buddy

[@RiverCertified]

I slept good that night 🤣 yeah I haven't caught one like that in a while. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@bradhilton8803]

Man you are killing it with the flatheads! Great catch! Can't do much catfishing down south here in St. Louis because everything has been flooded for months now.... Glad I can at least watch you catch them!

[@RiverCertified]

The flooding down in your neck of the woods blows my mind. I was hoping to chase some blue cats down there so I slightly feel your pain. Okay maybe not 😂

[@beverlycurry4370]

Love it when you fish with people that you love getting to fish with.😊

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely my favorite too. Thank you.

[@jonhammer1596]

Fishing takin to a new level for me. Wow.

[@stephenhair5501]

Teamwork!! 😂😂👍. Nice one!!! 😎

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely a good way of putting it haha. Thanks man!

[@benvasquez99]

I'm not a catfisherman, but I love watching your videos. Such a cool fish to target.

[@RiverCertified]

I'll have some other species coming up soon too😁 catfishing in Iowa is a little different than other places. The adventure of it is the best part for sure.

[@evanhemmer1077]

Same I’m more smallmouth and pikr

[@steveg7724]

Adventure, got to love it. Keeps life fun. Nice fish by the way.

[@RiverCertified]

It was a super fun day! Thanks for watching!

[@jlarson8580]

so much knowledge in one liners, imma have to start writing these down lol

[@RiverCertified]

Haha most people consider my one liners torture🤣🤣🤣

[@jlarson8580]

They are gold 💯 😆

[@marcoslusso2163]

That was a nice adventure and the flathead was the icing on the cake.

[@RiverCertified]

My th thoughts as well Marcos. Thanks for watching!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Seems like Small rivers make some monster catfish. Great video. I enjoyed it.

[@RiverCertified]

The right ones definitely do. I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ajw007white4]

Great video man cheers🍻

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much! Have a good one!

[@timpoole4487]

Man I love catching big fish in small water! Nice flatty! Headed back to the red river on Sunday! Cant wait!

[@RiverCertified]

Dude, I'm super jealous! Hope you mop em up!

[@timpoole4487]

@@RiverCertified we always do! Every year about this time, so if you want to tag along, you are more than welcome!

[@Powerandsonllc]

where abouts do u fish at the red river?

[@timpoole4487]

@@Powerandsonllc a town call Drayton about 30 miles south of the Canadian border. It has a low head damn that just gets stacked up with monster channel cats!

[@patriotcatfishersofamerica7985]

That’s a brute of a flathead. This trip looks like a mess I could get into. Great video my friend and I love watching you get into some 💩🤪. Thanks for sharing your Catfishing Adventures with us all. My old tail couldn’t do stuff like this anymore so I can enjoy watching your videos. I can’t wait to have you join my Show, I know we will have a blast. Thanks again for sharing.🇺🇸

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you got a kick out of it! Yeah we need to figure out a day. I'll message ya.

[@patriotcatfishersofamerica7985]

River Certified thanks Spencer

[@garywinthorpe3382]

I wouldn't call it luck when you worked like that. Thats hard work paying off... great vid 👍🏿

[@RiverCertified]

It was a lot of work but I genuinely enjoy those experiences. Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@bigrivercatfish799]

Love this video and that was a Nice Flathead way to go👍Fish on

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much! Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@tyrailr]

Cool video & great catch! 👍🏼

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Ty! Really appreciate it!

[@cjsfishingforcats7563]

Very motivating video buddy good job catching em! Keep it up!!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it man!

[@davidashe7843]

Wow Brother ruff trip thx for the hard work great video.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm the weirdo who kinda enjoys that stuff. Glad you enjoyed the show!

[@aarontoddadventures3817]

That was a sweet video keep up the good work

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks 👍 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tonychristianson7866]

Gonna be fun getting back!

[@RiverCertified]

We made it. Wasn't easy, but we made it! Thanks for watching!

[@mfrank3518]

Subscribed!!! Nice adventure. Lots of work navigating a creek. Bonus big fish to top it off!!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it Michael! Thanks for subbing and watching!

[@mauricecason5369]

Hard work and patience always pays off my thought that Flathead was going to put you over board that catch made it all worth it

[@RiverCertified]

It's either my impressively good balance or my kayaks really stable. Definitely the kayak 😁 thanks for watching man!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Never Say Never That was a nice fish👍 I find when I sat portage in a French accent, it makes it better Great video 👍 good to see you Denny

[@RiverCertified]

😆😆 I'll definitely give it a try next time! Hard to imagine hearing you talk in a French accent though haha

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

@@RiverCertified 😊that's a French smiley face

[@noahm.7467]

Nice video Spencer! And great flathead!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Noah!

[@scottyhillakacatfishnfreak]

yep, another great one! river certified right there

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you for the kind words sir! I agree. Climbing over brushpiles is definitely river certified!

[@scottyhillakacatfishnfreak]

that ain't no joke. nice flathead for suck a small creek for sure

[@a1estep389]

Crazy that big of a fish in such little of a river. Good fish man

[@RiverCertified]

My thoughts too! I can't wait to chase a few in those creeks!

[@FishingKit]

Man that looked like quite the adventure. You guys are hardcore

[@RiverCertified]

Dumb is probably more accurate 😂

[@FishingKit]

@@RiverCertified haha you're probably right

[@waltermajeske6726]

You are entertaining! I will bet your student’s love you! I taught middle school for 40 years! they are special and I miss them very much! I would have enjoyed teaching with you.

[@str8steelerfan]

Great fishing with you man, you caught the smallest fish of the week this week ;) lol. J/k!! I'll wait for the video, I'm sure the rest of the subscribers will love to see the videos!!

[@RiverCertified]

Same man, had a good time. My phone imploded and I didn't have my contacts backed up. I'll have to look ya up on Facebook.

[@str8steelerfan]

@@RiverCertified it sucks you got a new #

[@deladally1286]

wow wow nice one! I loved this video well i love all your videos!

[@RiverCertified]

And I'm really glad you do!

Beautiful Fishery this place is amazing has beautiful fish Congratulations! Hug!!!👍😊

[@RiverCertified]

I definitely feel blessed to fish these places. Until I have to crawl over those log jams🤣 thanks for watching!

[@millersbaits8819]

Awesome video bro 👍💯

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much!

[@teamcramerfishing8441]

Great fish, man. Almost worth what you had to do to get it! :)

[@RiverCertified]

My thoughts exactly haha. Thanks man!

[@mikejackson5747]

Viewer and subscriber from DC/VA. Caught a ton of big blues, but never a flathead! Keep up the great content!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Mike! You got some mondo blues out there. Hope you find a flathead one of these days!

[@catfishruinedtrophycatfish7998]

For that body of water that's big big boy not that big but in that water huge agree nice fish ,nice trip good job

[@RiverCertified]

I'd take one like that anytime 😁 thanks for watching!

[@jimmieevans7175]

Good luck guys

[@kelevra558]

Hell yea man. Respect.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm just glad you enjoyed the video!

[@kelevra558]

@@RiverCertified well yea man! The perseverance was admirable as f#@& bro. Seriously.

[@Hydraulic2cool]

Love the vids keep up the good work

[@RiverCertified]

Really appreciate it man. Just lost a mondo in the sticks, but got one good one. More videos coming!

[@Hydraulic2cool]

@@RiverCertified I do have one question what is the biggest flat head have you caught

[@RiverCertified]

@@Hydraulic2cool IDK 55 probably. My biggest one I've weighed was a little over 50. Got some bigger that I didn't have a scale. The fight is the best part, so I don't always worry about a scale.

[@Hydraulic2cool]

Dang that's really big

[@adeladahdah7876]

Hello i really really enjoyed this video!

[@RiverCertified]

Hi Adela! I really enjoy reading that! Hope you continue to in the future!

[@dlutner8142]

Good job! That creek isn't tiny compared to some I chase steelhead in. Nice vid none the less

[@RiverCertified]

Yeah definitely a different realm of fishing. Crazy the size of streams steelhead push up into. I really want to fish for them someday. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fishinthebanks3512]

Love tiny creek steelies

[@jesselund360]

Damn the first 2 things Lenny said were absolute BANGERS 🤣

[@briansuttles492]

Nice viedo, friends aways make the trip better even the sucky parts. Stay safe and good luck.

[@westong1763]

Brian Suttles yeah it was a nice viedo.😂

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you sir. You do the same.

[@JTCT371]

Your realization and enlightenment about knowing the true reason about why one buys rainwear was hysterical! Lmao

[@aldenunion]

Tributary to the river's,when the water level rises,they move up into those small cricks and when level drops they stay. Musky,Walleye,Carp,cats all love the chubs,crayfish, Helgrammite,Darters that loiter in the cricks feeding the rivers.. So much food for them, people do not even realize they are there because they do not feed normally due to so much food there when they need it. I have had Musky's run my line off the spool in them little cricks.Nice one there...

[@ryanharrod1155]

That looked ruff at first I was cheesing at your struggles. Pulled out a nice one tho.

[@RiverCertified]

Go accomplished. Definitely an adventure. Pretty typical for most of my trips. Sometimes I catch fish too haha

[@fishnlift01]

Some people are scared of snakes and spiders, I'm scared of dying in a log jam. Keep it safe, my friend. Another great video.

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you! I will do my best

[@blaphtome9382]

Dude. As a guy who's done a bit of kayaking down rivers that got gnarly, this here is the truth. My brother got hung up in one a few months back and it was all he could do to not get suck under. A couple of us had to go back upstream, float some rope down to him and drag him out from shore. Probably took all of 3 minutes. Felt like 3 hours of him white knuckle clinging to a trunk. It was actually his kayak being a little too big and less agile that got him in trouble. Stay safe out there.

[@daveblakeney4657]

I will take blind luck over a skunk anyday😂😂,,nice fish from small water👍👍

[@RiverCertified]

Amen to that Dave! Thank you sir!

[@daveblakeney4657]

@@RiverCertified 👍👍👍👍

[@maxsroom1344]

awesome fish

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man

[@DanielBoone337]

7:57ish you almost got one of them million dollar wounds. That pointed stick just about became a suppository!!! LOL

[@RiverCertified]

I'd rather be lucky than good most days haha

[@RadFingerz]

Amazing video

[@RiverCertified]

Pretty big time words! Thank you very much!

[@Catfishedge]

Dude. I’m down here sweating my arse off and you’re still wearing that sweatshirt.

[@RiverCertified]

I get cold easy haha. I guess you could say I'm sensitive 😁

[@hunterhall4554]

Best fishing channel on yt

[@RiverCertified]

Means a lot Hunter. Thanks man!

[@hunterhall4554]

@@RiverCertified I made two accounts and followed you on both of only you could see these flathead waters in Kentucky near me

[@ricrinehart975]

Great fight in close quarters way too get that one in

[@RiverCertified]

It was a lot of fun dude! I appreciate you watching!

[@thewhiskyscout1238]

That does I feel a kayak in my near future! Dumb luck is the best kind of luck!

[@RiverCertified]

Its a whole lot of fun! A little luck never hurt my feelings😁

[@davehendricks4824]

Talk about getting into your fishing habit, you were a mess by the end of that trip! Super nice fish!

[@RiverCertified]

Long day crawling over logs does that to a guy haha

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

That looked like good clean fun right there! Canoed for many years, bought a Kayak 4 yrs. ago-SO much easier. I mostly target Smallmouth, grew up Channel cat fishing a small river here in central Illinois, never caught a Flattie, Thanks for taking me along👍

[@RiverCertified]

Really glad you enjoyed it! It genuinely is a good time. You gotta try the flathead fishing man!

[@davemast3587]

I just subscribed, great show and it's been some years since I caught any big cats only channel cats here and the biggest I have caught was 28 lb

[@RiverCertified]

Dude that's a giant channel cat!

[@kalboro9085]

Hey bro, That's a lot of work and stressful just for fishing. Your right bro I never tried at home. hahaha great video

[@RiverCertified]

Its only work if you aren't having fun😁

[@billytaylor2552]

Sick!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@buddyyandell1849]

Looked like fun glad to see you and denny fishing together again,buying my first kayak in a few weeks any recommendation on one

[@RiverCertified]

Its always fun fishing with that guy! I love my NuCanoes. I was fishing in a nucanoe f10 in this video.

[@buddyyandell1849]

Ok thanks

[@michaelmarkus4258]

Like the cubs hat and the flatty

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much sir

[@markbreuer6216]

Looks like so much work 😆 nice fish though

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely was that day! Thanks for watching!

[@matador8153]

The things we will endure chasing these fish never ceases to amaze me. LOL

[@AnglingWithAlex]

Worked hard for that fish haha. Makes it all the sweeter though.

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed 100% Alex! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jessestanfield-brokencurlo1448]

Pulled a stud donkey out of that muddy ditch! way to go man!

[@RiverCertified]

If you fish enough, you're bound to get lucky right! Really really appreciate all the support man!

[@hubertstrzalkowski1261]

Yet another sweet video! Would it be possible to put all the gear in the description you use on each trip? Like the rod model and such. Thank you sir!

[@ledraps22]

Just this sunday a friend and I canoed on a new river and had to portage like that a few times. It really sucks when you dont expect it in a float and you set it up for 8 miles. I felt your struggles here. Say hi to woody for me. Great looking flathead to make it worth it huh

[@RiverCertified]

Glad im not the only one! He says hi back. He also says he's glad he wasn't on that float😂 the flathead is definitely the cherry on top

[@ryankiesow8440]

That's why i always bring a chainsaw. You never have to leave the boat if you're careful about not putting the chainsaw through the canoe and taking on water. Ive seen it happen twice. Beer boats and chainsaws don't always mix the best

[@ledraps22]

@@ryankiesow8440 My friend during that time suggested bring a chainsaw. You can see on the lower river where boats can float obvious chainsaw cuts. But at that time we considered a chainsaw on the canoe and I was like Heck No! lol.

[@aroncollings3405]

Nothing like bros fishing and shootin the shit lol good vid as always man!

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely my favorite part of it all! Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@Salty80556]

Very nice video.... but at my age I am so happy I moved to a Jon boat 30 years ago.... good job, guys

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Don! I'm saving for one again. It will be a while tho.

[@jamesfritz5375]

I'd be fishing that big log jam!

[@RiverCertified]

You'd be fishing 2 feet of water haha. They could still be in it.

[@anthonykelley8977]

Looks like good flatheadcover

[@deanb6624]

Nice fishj

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man!

[@colinpennington2090]

I love you flathead season kayak videos. This was great. What’s your pb flathead, Spencer?

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Colin! No doubt flathead fishing is my absolute favorite. Never weighed him but it was 48x29. Without a doubt the best fight a flathead has ever gave me.

[@Dss-bm3rz]

10:40. Do not try this at home, bc you can't... bc your at home lol😂.

[@RiverCertified]

😁😁😁

[@dicksalsbury9179]

Had a day like that on middle river, spent all day dragging the boats misjudged the time it would take. Before cell phones wife scared till we got home then pissed a good time :)

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely sounds like my idea of fun! Hope you caught some fish! Thanks for watching Dick!

[@hookedcatfish]

Hell yeah

[@RiverCertified]

Yesssssssssir

[@EasyModeFishing]

At least that cramp didn’t happen in 20’ of water lol

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed

[@nonstopwill44]

I was fishing for flathead with a bluegill and they weren’t biting so I switched to a Nightcrawler and caught a 52 inch 45 pound sturgeon

[@RiverCertified]

Solid tradeoff there 👌

[@davehendricks4824]

NonStop Will happened to me years ago. Fishing for white bass with a fathead minnow. Hooked a 60” sturgeon!

[@michaelsmego7978]

When I doubt pull the worms out

[@tomthomas4666]

I know this an old video but if you read any of these you need to carry one of those small chain saws in a water proof sack or some kind of container. Could be a life saver. Really enjoy your videos stay safe.

[@ryanriddell8218]

cant be River certified without going through all that trouble lol

[@RiverCertified]

Truest statement ever.

[@bigsexymanbear1950]

That settles it. I'm never getting a kayak. Thanks fellers.

[@RiverCertified]

Haha don't knock it till you try it

[@DRUCO316]

Or just don't fish this creek.

[@davehendricks4824]

BigSexy ManBear I’m 67. Bought mine last year. You don’t know what you’re missing!

[@yakcatdrifter6820]

What gear did u use to hold kayak to the ground on bank by river u stuck it in ground to hold yourself if place and roped it off

[@RiverCertified]

This video shows how I anchor N in current with a yak. Hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/in3JqJ-Ira9mr7M

[@peterschulties3258]

New subsriber and loving your vids. This was my favorite so far. You guy's took all that struggle like champs!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoy them! This was definitely an adventure. Seems like we get at least one like this every year 😆😆

[@mrenfilade7178]

@River Certified I'm a good ol boy from central Iowa -- what stretch of crick was that (since you're not gonna float it again =)?

[@RiverCertified]

I think it was the Winnebago 😁

[@FishingWithJBT]

Im gonna go exploring a bit at a creek this month bout an hour away from me,im gonna try and nail a big ol flathead,cant wait cant imagine catching one in my Seaghost 130 👊

[@RiverCertified]

Good luck!

[@PaddlingIowa]

"Yes, I eat a lot". lol

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you appreciate that😁

[@PaddlingIowa]

@@RiverCertified Gotta stay fueled up to take on those log jams.

[@bradleygene5821]

Eat big gain big! And you earned that flatty. What's your go to circle hooks? Been having trouble finding hooks that stay sharp and gamas are kinda high

[@RiverCertified]

Yesssssssssir! For circles I like triple threats by whisker seeker, but for flatheads I like their 10/0 J's.

[@derekstine937]

Big pig congrats dude 👏

[@RiverCertified]

Big thanks man!

[@TheFlattyDaddies]

Hey new subscriber here, cool video! You've probably said it a lot in your videos, but what state are you in? It's cool seeing flatties in little creeks like that because we really don't have that in PA.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'm over in Iowa. About all we have in central Iowa is smaller creeks. Except the Des Moines river.

[@scottodonahoe9505]

The size of a fish in any system no matter the size is only limited to the amount of forage available .

[@RiverCertified]

I kinda agree. Habitat availability and water quality play significant factors too.

[@Litzlifts]

Great video! Earned a new subscriber. Was that on live bluegill?

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks dude! I think it was a green sunfish. Bluegill work, but I like sunnies better

[@calvinhoward2407]

bet you can't wait to get back on that creek

[@RiverCertified]

Haha hard no. Well, maybe next year

[@42701texasman]

Where i live we not only have log jams, we also have dams we have to navigate. By navigate, i mean walk the kayaks around the dams.

[@RiverCertified]

I think most states have at least a few rivers like that. At least all I can think of.