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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@beverlycurry4370]

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

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely my favorite too. Thank you.

[@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

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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

[@steveg7724]

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

[@RiverCertified]

It was a super fun day! Thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@Capt_Billy]

You two are the dynamic duo! lol!

[@RiverCertified]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@stephenhair5501]

Teamwork!! 😂😂👍. Nice one!!! 😎

[@RiverCertified]

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

[@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!

[@jonhammer1596]

Fishing takin to a new level for me. Wow.

[@cjsfishingforcats7563]

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

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it man!

[@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!

[@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!

[@deladally1286]

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

[@RiverCertified]

And I'm really glad you do!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@noahm.7467]

Nice video Spencer! And great flathead!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Noah!

[@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 #

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@tyrailr]

Cool video & great catch! 👍🏼

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Ty! Really appreciate it!

[@Dss-bm3rz]

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

[@RiverCertified]

😁😁😁

[@aarontoddadventures3817]

That was a sweet video keep up the good work

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks 👍 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ajw007white4]

Great video man cheers🍻

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much! Have a good one!

[@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 💯 😆

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@jesselund360]

Damn the first 2 things Lenny said were absolute BANGERS 🤣

[@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.

[@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😁

[@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!

[@EasyModeFishing]

Was that a fish splashing the surface @13:17?? Didn’t look like the paddle was in the water

[@JTCT371]

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

[@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

[@matador8153]

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

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!

[@adeladahdah7876]

Hello i really really enjoyed this video!

[@RiverCertified]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@ledraps22]

@Ryan Kiesow 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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@ScottyhillakaFishn4Him]

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!

[@ScottyhillakaFishn4Him]

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

[@tonychristianson7866]

Gonna be fun getting back!

[@RiverCertified]

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

[@ricrinehart975]

Great fight in close quarters way too get that one in

[@RiverCertified]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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 👍👍👍👍

[@catfishAndy]

Really nice flathead, Spencer. Keep up the good work! Will you be at CatCon in February?

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man! I'm planning on it. Definitely say hi!

[@markbreuer6216]

Looks like so much work 😆 nice fish though

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely was that day! Thanks for watching!

[@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.

[@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

[@jooshoutdoors8501]

What creek/river is that?

[@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

[@Millerschristmaslighthouse]

Awesome video bro 👍💯

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much!

[@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.

[@teamcramerfishing8441]

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

[@RiverCertified]

My thoughts exactly haha. Thanks man!

[@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 😁

[@toddwoodward4742]

Was this in the Spoon river close to Williamsfield IL?

[@brockblazier9885]

I was thinking that to?!

[@RadFingerz]

Amazing video

[@RiverCertified]

Pretty big time words! Thank you very much!

[@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.

[@tangobear5359]

Nice caught!! I love the camouflage River certified sweater . How can I pick up 1

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man! Right here stores.inksoft.com/river_certified/shop/product-detail/1000436

[@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 😆😆

[@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!

[@bigrooster6893]

You rarely see flathead catfish that dark of color actually it’s very rare. I truly believe there’s 2 species of flathead catfish and the really dark colored ones are just very rare.

[@RiverCertified]

I've only seen a few like that. I've never thought of it that way. Thanks for sharing man

[@jimmieevans7175]

Good luck guys

[@michaelmarkus4258]

Like the cubs hat and the flatty

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much sir

[@tomthomas4444]

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.

[@feloniousfisherman7093]

"there's plenty of gnats, don't worry about that" rhyme of the video. Happy july 4th

[@RiverCertified]

Haha I'm a part time rapper. Happy 4th to you too!

[@GreenJamSkater]

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

[@codyrobison6817]

Nothing like working for a big flatty dedication man! Love it

[@RiverCertified]

It was definitely work. Still a lot of fun. Glad you enjoyed it man!

[@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.

[@seamusjoyce3651]

What reels were you using in this video? Where they penn 309s

[@RiverCertified]

Abu garcia 6500s. I link all my tackle in the video description.

[@Salinas30344]

What kind of rig do you use? And what kinda sinker do you prefer egg or something else?

[@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 😁

[@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

[@anthonykelley8977]

Looks like good flatheadcover

[@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!

[@ryanriddell8218]

cant be River certified without going through all that trouble lol

[@RiverCertified]

Truest statement ever.

[@ronaldhiler7449]

Have y’all tried using the rod called the ugly stick for catfish hunting? We use them a lot up here for slaying our world famous wild Alaska king salmon.

[@RiverCertified]

They're great rods. Used them for years till I found whisker seekers. Thanks for watching!

[@Just_billy42]

Do you recommend the frontier or the pursuit for catfishing?

[@RiverCertified]

I'm a frontier fan for sure! Thanks for checking out more videos!

[@Just_billy42]

@@RiverCertified no problem man. Big fan of the channel. I'm hoping to start a channel of my own. I've tried it before but had no consistency with it. Hopefully now that I'm a local truck driver now I'll be able to do that.

[@bobbyfinley4600]

How long can you keep your bream alive in that cooler set up? Water looks like it has a blue tint also. Is it tap water?

[@RiverCertified]

I've had them in it for several days. Check out my last video. It's got all my love bait tips plus some flathead action! Thanks for watching!

[@connertaylor2260]

Where did you get your fishing reels at and how much? Because, I'm looking for a catfishing reel like those. Plz

[@RiverCertified]

I got then used, but they're linked in my video description. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching Conner!

[@PaulSmith-tf9bn]

Do you feed your fish in your bait tank and if so what do you feed them

[@RiverCertified]

No. They're never in there that long

[@casey2562]

I been trying to fish the raccoon but the water is STILL too high & fast. Might try beaver creek this weekend but its still high

[@RiverCertified]

Good luck man!

[@codyfielder9303]

What do you keep your bait in?

[@RiverCertified]

20 quart cooler and an aerator