A SURPRISING MONSTER Lives In This TINY STREAM!! (Gigantic)

I never expected this to happen.
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[@dradhdtulsa]

As a kayak fisherman it’s amazing the kind of complicated messes we can get in. It’s enjoyable to see someone else get into a total cluster other than me. Good vid.

[@dlmsarge8329]

Yup! I always think if I don't break anything, don't loose anything and don't hurt myself it's been a good day of kayak fishing!! Lol

[@RiverCertified]

Honestly that's some of the most fun for me. Thanks for watching!

[@unitedwestanddividedwefall2073]

@@RiverCertified That was 1 BIG GAR you latched on never thought they got that big.

[@darrelllykins8754]

So sorry you didn't get a big Flathead. But the chaotic mess with that Gar looked like a total blast! Sometimes the unexpected moments are the best. As usual thanks a bunch for sharing!

[@jeffbelcher4646]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride Spencer

[@logansapp5529]

Awesome video as always thanks for taking us along Spencer, hope ya catch a giant

[@pigsandapples]

Just before you talked about it, I was thinking how well the new rod was handling the pressure. Great to see and thanks for taking us along on another adventure. Loved the look of that spillway at the start too.

[@johnberry538]

Great vid sir !! I love catching those big Gar!! Really love the kayak/ river trips you have done !! Thank you for what you do !

[@ledraps22]

the explorative creek adventures are really great, dont care if you dont catch any cats let alone a giant anything. It's really interesting to see what lives in there and what is gonna chew. Awesome job

[@noyopacific]

Nice fish. Excellent job of demonstrating 5 of the biggest challenges of trying to catch big fish from a kayak. 😜 Thanks for the video Spencer!

[@billcotton1551]

When Spencer says:"surprising monster" it's not clickbait.

[@RiverCertified]

I try my best not to do that. I suppose perspective plays a big part haha

[@shawnt9256]

Another fine River Certified Production

[@C_Dizzle]

That gator gar footage was VERY fun to watch (actually watched it twice). Great content! The unexpected catch, pull from the bank, and snag were super engaging. In some ways, more exciting than a straightforward catch of a large kitty.

[@RiverCertified]

That's definitely what I was thinking too. Crazy powerful man. I'm glad you enjoyed it so much!

[@mamaj_fishing]

Nerves of steel! That thang took you for a ride! Love the vid and would like to see more small creek adventures.

[@ryanharrod1155]

Awesome trip Spencer. You will have plenty of chance this year for more flattys. I gotta get my butt out there. Caught a couple bluegills today and been hitting the creeks trying to get back into it. That river is just rough without a motor. Anyway. Tight lines brother 💪🏼

[@fishinwithish]

I wouldnt worry about not being able to show off the fish... I wouldve done the same thing you did. Just getting to see that monster take you on a ride was good enough for me! I don't know what exactly it is about this video, but I loved it! Possibly the fact that you were somewhere new on some skinny water in the backwoods of who knows where with monsters lurking just gave this video the feel I am always lookin for! Great video, loved every minute!

[@jeffreyneely9283]

Yeah I sure would like a trip like that ,man that look so peaceful,you scored on that one..and great bait ,nice gar too. Totally enjoyed Spencer.

[@pabllam8017]

I caught your video an hour after you posted and then life got in the way. Was glad to see you took the smart move and was careful of the situation. You did the smart thing. It is scary to know you are out there by yourself and accidents happen. Don't ever put your self at risk for a fish or a video. It was one of the exciting times. Thank you, and thanks for staying safe.

[@RiverCertified]

I try my best to play it safe in unfamiliar situations like that. If it happens again, I have a plan for it now. Hopefully I get another shot.

[@eddierichardson1262]

What a experience you had there. That had to be awesome!!!!

[@Pdawg-gp7sp]

Tight Lines Captain Spencer 🐟🐟🐟🐟

[@juliomartinez2205]

That was badass, when you hooked the gar. Good job handling that like a champ. 👏💪

[@dlmsarge8329]

I loved this video! An excellent adventure hooking a dinosaur and safely releasing it after that snag and all was dang entertaining!! Thanks Spencer!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya got a kick outta it!

[@YakShoreOutdoors]

That gar fight was insane!

[@e.t.preppin7084]

You would have needed some rope and probably some help to land that gar. Amazing you didn’t get turned over by that monster. I’d say you reacted well for being unprepared for such an event. You said you were going light and fast I believe when you set out ! I enjoyed watching much more than I would have liked being in your shoes. 👍👍👍

[@owenminnesotaoutdoors9664]

Beautiful gar! Congrats on a great fish, and a hectic but proper release.

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you kindly sir

[@Shanetheplumber]

Pretty awesome, you can see it in water real good once, good enough, they are powerful fish

[@williamboyd776]

Man I was hopin that was a 100lb flathead. Still gonna be my favorite outta all your videos I've seen n I've been watching ya for @least a few years. Awesome trip Spence, thanks for takin us along!!!

[@RiverCertified]

Absolutely man. Glad ya enjoyed it so much!

[@onepunch9203]

@ 16:14 Ya gotta love a good sleigh ride on unfamiliar waters! 🎣🤣👍🏼WOOHOO! That really was quite a dilemma being caught between a snagged pole and a prehistoric river monster. 🥴 Good times! Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼

[@RiverCertified]

It was definitely my idea of a good time. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheJaymon1962]

Dang, that went sideways in a hurry! You did just fine, Spencer. That was a powerful fish

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate it. It was a fun hectic moment for sure

[@ricksimon277]

Absolutely incredible! The alligator gar.

[@bradydougan997]

That was awesome! Definitely needed Ty pig patrol out there to help you out with the gar!

[@jamesm.gilbert3543]

That was awesome Spencer you landed him that's what counts. Good job

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man

[@chrislour8938]

Been watching you for a few years now buddy. This was my favorite catch/fish so far. What a battle

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya got a kick outta it man. I appreciate that.

[@Wrenchesandrods]

That was a heck of a fight! Congrats on your new PB! Great fish!

[@RiverCertified]

Thank ya sir!

[@bidenhasdementia8657]

Man that's a beautiful looking river. I have a tributary off the main river in my county that sets up almost identically, just flatter terrain. Blues don't go up it too much but BIG flatheads on narrow water logjams

[@chasingcatfish7236]

you did awesome!! nothing wrong with being safe 👍🏼

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate that man

[@DF62230]

Well done! This is one of the best trips in my book.

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you kindly

[@comiketiger]

Fun stuff brother. Always a pleasure. Hey....this is fishing! 😊 God bless all here.

[@RiverCertified]

Yessir. I appreciate ya!

[@briansuttles6743]

great video. the fight was great, huge fish. a good day. stay safe.

[@calvinbecktold4724]

Great video bubba even without a flat head still looked like a good day to me

[@thomasyoung6337]

Boy oh boy fishing is fun when your chillin on the bank edge then just yanked in to the river an draged all around

[@RiverCertified]

You ain't kidding haha

[@danielsilvas5352]

That creek looks sweet

[@bretfuller9208]

I don’t even fish for catfish, yet I love to watch your videos. Thanks for another great one.

[@RiverCertified]

Greatest compliment ever. I appreciate it Bret!

[@Bottomfeedercustoms2024]

You should do a rod building video. I'm sure a bunch of us would enjoy that.

[@rogerwilliams977]

I was definitely impressed with the rods performance! One hell of a test!

[@RiverCertified]

The more I use it, the more I like it. Hopefully test it out on some big blues next week.

[@Richard31781]

Dude what an awesome fish. I would love to catch one of those. Great video brother.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks a ton man

[@greenwoodsbushhogging6704]

Channels and tiny blues make good flat head bait too. Super tough live bait that the gar don't mess with to much.

[@timothymilam732]

You're always good for a pleasant surprise Spence, just glad you didn't go for a swim when she went under you. Especially with the other pole snagged in the brush, and not being able to float freely behind her. Made excellent content for BloopTube though, and I'm fairly certain that your heart rate quadrupled instantly. Stay safe

[@glennmurphy2686]

Nice video, Spencer. You should go back there and try for more flatheads.

[@PatriciaPowell-id2iv]

Another wonderful video Spencer. I enjoyed watching. Glad that Alligator Gar didn't use his sharp teeth on ya. At the same time I'm quite sure he was a lot of fun. You take care and stay safe. God bless.

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Great video brother keep it up can't wait for the next one keep those lines tight my friend

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man! I appreciate ya!

[@piotrprushamski]

You handled the situation well with that gar, good video bro!

[@StahlsBlues]

Spencer is KING!

[@RiverCertified]

I'm just glad I didn't get wet haha

[@donaldthomas6520]

This is a great video brother and I was glad to see it. Peace out from Ohio Don T

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mr.chesthead4554]

Thanks!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks a ton man!

[@northcountrytrapper5607]

That’s one skookum fish man, Great footage!

[@RiverCertified]

Haha you ain't kiddin. Thanks for watching!

[@colbyfoster7104]

I believe you captured the chaos and pure power of that fish well. That looked like an Insane amount of power, like you was tied to a truck!

[@RiverCertified]

It definitely caught me off guard man. I need to try and catch one of the big ones I saw later.

[@rondellperry8320]

Your calamity is beautiful lots of power there

[@RiverCertified]

Haha it was definitely calamity haha

[@Plarux]

You handled this really well for not being ready ✊

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate it man!

[@waterratlyle2590]

Awesome float once again. You should of called Ty he knows all about them lol.

[@robertwilliamson6958]

Well, no one would say a thing about being smart in that situation with handling one of those monsters. And, you were looking for a big one you got it! Not the kind you were looking for but big fish are still fun! And a little chaotic sometimes. That’s the part of spice that keeps you wanting to go back among other things! Good video! Cool place to fish too!

[@RiverCertified]

You summed it up nicely. Thanks for watching man!

[@paulsdogwalking]

lol about the alligator gar, the sheer power was awsome

[@mikebrown9418]

That was f******* AWESOME!!!!! What a ride

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya got a kick outta it. It was definitely a ton of fun.

[@roddg]

That was awesome.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it!

[@logan7810]

Nice to see you back in Oklahoma

[@Wabes_1]

All good , great content, be safe and stay positive is what I allways say.

[@RiverCertified]

Same to you man

[@boxingstarcmbballer8797]

Great fishing small places ! Omg I hate my reel going in water too . Man that hurt me seeing lol 😂 I’m same exact way with that . Normally does nothing but when it causes your fishing day to end bc it locks up boy is that a bummer always happens when your ripping the fish out lol

[@scottprouse9606]

Epic video. I have dreamed of catching alligator gar. You are an awesome fisherman, and I look forward to each of your videos. I would love to meet you and share a fishing bank with you.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

I've started "dabbling" with fly fishing for carp. I have NEVER been able to just walk up to them like that though. They spook so easy here in Utard land.

[@mattwiederholt7258]

That looks like such golf flathead territory too. And obviously there’s forage hope you get a chance to try the water again

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed. Kinda surprised i didn't find any that day.

[@roberthall843]

Take you a heavy duty catfish stringer, loop one in through it. Lasso the gars mouth hold on to that while you drag him in by the tail and the rope or stringer. His armor can cut you just as bad as his teeth If you handle them out of the water, keep them on the ground, in the water. Just be safe. You're at the mercy of his mouth. Love watching your videos man. You're not the reason why I wanted to start kayak fishing, but you're the only one I could find that does it the way I want to. So your videos are really inspirational and a big help. I've always catfished from the bank in areas like that and always had to walk a country mile, river monsters is the one that got me searching for big shovel head and creeks and small rivers. I never like kayak, fishing the way the others do it. Lakes and oceans. I've always been a catfish guy and I've always wanted to combine my canoeing with my catfishing and since I got a kayak I wanted to combine the two. You're the only person I could find it does that? So you've really show me a lot of pointers that I need and I appreciate everything you've shown and I'm happy everything is going as good as it has for you. I remember you when you just had 36 followers lol. Could be wrong about the number but it was very many lol. Think it was about 2 years before you got your boat lmao

[@joshkouri6864]

That place where the shad were at is amazing

[@RiverCertified]

I have to agree.

[@stratos175escape7]

That was fun!!!!

[@genedeahl7453]

One of your best videos

[@dboogeman2002]

When I was younger, I never saw carp. Now I see them all over the place in large schools.

[@PahaPoniesSpanishMustangs]

What a cool creek....

[@RiverCertified]

I think so too. I'll be back.

[@boxingstarcmbballer8797]

16:20 well things got serious real quick wouldn’t ya say 😂

[@SellsZac]

Those are the kinda fights that make you fall in love with a new species. I was on Saint Clair smallmouth fishing when a mid 40s musky t-boned a smallmouth off my line, never looked at bass fishing the same way again. $5,000 in musky gear later here we are.

[@RiverCertified]

You ain't kidding. I'm definitely gonna get after em down the road

[@JohnnyDub]

Bro I’d love to know what your thinking when you are floating down: - what signs are you looking for? For flatheads on that type of creek. - do you fish the backsides of the stopped up areas where it may be deeper pockets?

[@RiverCertified]

It all depends man. The more you do it, the more it kinda starts to make sense.

[@tpoto1004]

That….was…..freaking….awesome!

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely a pile of fun. Glad ya enjoyed it!

[@tykit9230]

Very nice gar my friend

[@Charles-pu1tx]

Good video, thanks. Gar back to the mud bottom. Good bait catch spot.

[@EFTProf]

That was GREAT 😃👍 I'd love to see you tackle up for them and go with a few more guys, to catch a real BIG one!! Please 🙏🙏🙏. Tight lines old son; see you next time! 😃👴

[@mrmilo5203]

Enjoyed the content 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@slyred6939]

Amazing video it’s all about the catch in fight

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it!

[@jasonlechler577]

Lmao on the gar,what a struggle

[@doingitwithdylan8851]

Just picked up my second kayak the ascend h10 definitely taking it to the big muddy this weekend! Great content per usual man

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

Ascend H10 thats a nice kayak man. I assume you got it at bass pro ?

[@doingitwithdylan8851]

@@Daiwa_Is_King picked it up off a local that flipped it over and lost interest

[@dustinwhite7938]

They usually tie ropes around them like a lasso. Brutally powerful fish.

[@RiverCertified]

Next time I'll use the rope I anchor to brush with. I didn't think of that until after I let him go of course.

[@HDMIxCHIEFS]

Those rods are very impressive.

[@tommymohlen8919]

Even ifnit looked like oblivion was in full roll eirh that gar it looked like alot of fun 😁 Pleasure as always Sir!

[@santannathegreat5167]

Go cubbies!!! Absolute beast!!!

[@RiverCertified]

Go Cubbies and thanks for watching!

[@riverrat988]

Went for a ride Great video Brother

[@RiverCertified]

Haha yessir. Glad ya enjoyed it!

[@madmanludwig5974]

You handled that Gar pretty well for someone who doesn't know how to land them solo. But it's like they say, "Better safe than sorry." Good job on the rods, too. When do they go on sale?😉

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man. Hopefully one of these days they'll be available.

[@J0KER_601]

Big gar live in tiny streams like this everywhere. They actually thrive in small water ways

[@user-ui4jm6dr4n]

As always awesome video man. Still want to book a trip with you. My son and I would love it!

[@kennyray1573]

You ever try catfish noodling?

[@rogerfulcher2523]

Spencer you are a better catfishing man then me.

[@RiverCertified]

I don't know about that

[@AmericansWillRise]

You should "butterfly" those big shad. Basically, you just cut the skeleton out, leaving the filets connected to the head. Bro, when I tell its FAR more effective than just cutting them up, it's FAAAAAR more effective.

[@Alohasheree]

Awesome

[@Rizzob420]

Don’t apologize for showing the struggles of kayak fishing. People should know that it’s not always pretty and you gotta keep your cool so you don’t tip. Good job. Nice catch.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad ya understand man

[@Rizzob420]

@@RiverCertified I enjoyed the video because you didn’t doctor it up to make yourself look better and you demonstrated the importance of keeping calm when something goes wrong. I’ve been in a similar situation, although not with a fish that massive, and it almost ended badly. And who hasn’t forgotten their pliers before? 😂

[@bradsessler]

Let me tell you what that gar took off and yanked that spike out my heart started beating lol. That was awesome to watch!!!! I bank fish a lot of creeks and rivers for cats in north central Ohio and I can only hope something would take my line out like that! That’s totally different then a cat taking the bait and running! Again awesome video today man!!!

[@RiverCertified]

Dude I had no idea what to think other than this is awesome haha. Glad you enjoyed the video man!

[@catchnamericawithjc7337]

Gotta love Texas