I Never Expected a TOURNAMENT LIKE THIS!! (Coosa River Catfish Tournament)

I swear this never happens.
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[@thomasyoung6337]

Catfish Dave and Spencer would be a great combo to watch in action just killing time and bringing biggins in on the line

[@RiverCertified]

I doubt he'd ever wanna fish with me. I appreciate ya watching man.

[@thomasyoung6337]

Hey crazier things have happened

[@user-yb3mp3lp7l]

@@RiverCertified You don't want to fish with him. He cries to much couldn't stand to be in the boat with someone like that.

[@JD-bu7vt]

​@user-yb3mp3lp7l "there goes that dagblasted sun in my face again"😂

[@Thunderheadgsp]

I would like to see that one. Would be a great combination. Spencer, I think you would enjoy it.

[@FightinChanceFishing]

Holy crap, all the prespawn armchair pros are gobbling you up in comments today. Appreciate the video, and reminding me to put something besides circles in the boat. I really do enjoy you and Micka together. You two are my favorite fisherman to watch and learn from.

[@RiverCertified]

It does appear to be the case. If I read them all, maybe I'll learn something. Glad you enjoyed it man.

[@egregiousblunder5395]

Rough start but looks like the day got better. We always had issues fishing like that with circles style hooks and I ended up switching over to a traditional J style and Khale hook and the hookup rate was much much better. After that, I always kept a variety of J's and Khales in the box. Good to see Wood and Skip in the boat again as well!

[@moegamatabrahams6773]

I'm a deep sea fisherman and we don't use circle hooks for jigging because they are not designed for vertical jigging.. circle hooks only work great when fish runs away from you..when you strike up it doesn't work

[@randomidiot8142]

​@@moegamatabrahams6773 yep. Thinking straight point jigging J's that are super snaggy would help. Any turn in like an octopus would diminish that.

[@billylusk3515]

I teally dont know but it looks like your hooks are barely in the bait, so much easier for the fish to pull the bait off of the hook

[@RiverCertified]

We tried kahle hooks with similar results. Sure wish I would have had some J hooks to try, but it is what it is. Thanks for watching as always man.

[@pigsandapples]

One of the most interesting catfish videos I've watched. You guys will no doubt dial this in more and more. Can't wait to see how it unfolds. Thanks man.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm gonna keep playing around with it. Hopefully expand beyond vertical presentations. Glad you enjoyed it man.

[@08Fishing]

2024 gonna be an insane cat season

[@RiverCertified]

It's definitely off to a good start.

[@jimharbison7589]

As long as you have a great time thats all that counts, it makes you want to fish more tournaments, thanks for the trip Spencer

[@RiverCertified]

Amen to that. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Awesome job Spencer that was a lot of flatheads keep it up and keep those lines tight my friend

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate ya man. Hope you do the same.

[@AquaholicsOutdoors]

Awsome to see you two fishing together. Y'all will smash em on the next one.🤘

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it man. We're definitely gonna try!

[@chrismatsko6601]

What an amazing video I was so excited the whole time waiting to see a giant pulled up. Wow what a bite.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it Chris.

[@ChangkongFishing]

"The imagery and content are astoundingly spectacular!"

[@kellyhill4410]

On the water is always fun. Catching fish just makes it better. I sure would like to see you win one of these

[@RiverCertified]

I'm gonna keep trying. Either way, I'm just glad I'm out there.

[@waterratlyle2590]

Man that would be awesome and FRUSTRATING as heck at the same time. However I do remember my first time fishing 😂😂😂😂jk AWESOME VIDEO

[@mattheron4878]

Great video Spencer. Lots of action. Get yourself a dry erase board. That way it will be easier to keep track of the weights with the coinciding coloured float. That will help save time and you won't have to remember the weights during the tournament.

[@RiverCertified]

That's a good idea. Thanks man.

[@TheDetroitman20]

Regardless of place, that was a hell of a day gents. Thanks as always for sharing!! 👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾🙂💯

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate the kind words immensely man. Thanks for all the support!

[@billcotton1551]

What a boat full of flatheads! That is always a win!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Bill. Definitely my favorite tournament limit!

[@justinsmallwood2805]

Awesome trip man. Tell the flathead assassin I need a podcast or something. Hope he ok. Appreciate the video as always.

[@markmoore5345]

Great video brother! Drum bud being munched was great I laughed along with you. It was great, I said out loud "J-Hook" about the same time you did. Thanx for the long video. Good luck from the Oregon high desert.

[@RiverCertified]

Yep, J hooks are going in the boat permenantly from here on out. Glad you enjoyed it all. The drum getting eaten was the highlight for me too.

[@riverrat988]

Slump busters. You guys are gonna get to top soon. Great video

[@RiverCertified]

We're definitely gonna keep chipping away at it. Thank you sir.

[@caseycouch2450]

Here it is! Definitely wanting livescope even more now. 😂 That looks like fun. We were dragging baits all tournament day, plenty of teeners and one over 20, just couldn't find anything big. Looking forward to competing against you again one day, sir!

[@RiverCertified]

It's a handy tool, especially for catching bait. I'll be back down in the fall. See ya then man.

[@caseycouch2450]

@@RiverCertified Looking forward to it, man! Hope I'm able to fish the one you'll be at and work won't have me on call.

[@RicardoHaruoIriguti]

Undoubtely a pretty funny day, Spencer! Livescope is literally a game changer, but it can trap you around smaller fish. That low hook up ratio is weird, specially for catfish. I actually have a poor hook up ratio with short lines using Gamakatsu Big River hooks, which I consider good hooks for long casting and live bait fishing, but my species are totally different ones. I’m getting used to circle hooks nowadays. Hope to see more tournament days here, buddy. And it’s always good to see Skip and Woody at the boat. I believe they bring you luck. Hope you catch a giant, Spencer, thanks for sharing with us.

[@RiverCertified]

The crazy part about Livescope is it's just starting. Gonna be a lot of new tactics centered around it. It is funny how assumptions on hooks don't always match reality. I thought I was getting better with circles, but this day made me question that. Either way, glad you enjoyed the video man. Appreciate all the kind words.

[@beverlycurry4370]

Love watching you two fish together 💖🎣

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dalehayslip5008]

Thought I was watching a rerun from last video 🤣. Great video buds you and Micka fish good together.

[@RiverCertified]

We actually hooked the fish in the last video haha. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@myronhigh3527]

GREAT job on a TUFF day of hook'n up!!! BEST OF LUCK on the next one!!!👍😊🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much man!

[@myronhigh3527]

@@RiverCertified 👍😊

[@ericallison4494]

Hell Fire, I'm excited. Y'all might get in the money. I got too much to say today. BAAASSSSSERRRRRR

[@camedle8591]

Are there gonna be any new Iowa flathead videos this year? I miss seeing the flathead assassin and you go fishing!!!

[@RiverCertified]

We're gonna try. I'll be back in May.

[@markburns3231]

Hey, I had fun. Thanks.

[@RiverCertified]

You bet mark

[@ohmboymoca6120]

I live right here on the coosa and this years fishing been insane for me

[@jarbush4423]

Spencer never disappoints keep up the great work

[@kylegrosvenor772]

Love the tournament vids broski!!!!! Tight lines from Ohio!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya dig em man!

[@mump71]

A wide gap short shanked j hook and bridle the baits, even dead ones, may increase vertical hook ups. It’s the bridle letting the hook turn independently from the bait that does it. An egg sinker instead of the bank sinker also. A bank sinker is more prone to flopping which hinders hook holds.

[@HookedUpCatfishing]

It was good meeting you guys at the tournament. Went up river yesterday caught a few flatties but the river is just getting wound up you guys come back April 27th for our next one.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya got a few. I won't make anymore until this fall unfortunately, but I'll definitely be back

[@PigPatrolTV]

Big spoons with guts Spencer. Big spoons with guts.

[@RiverCertified]

I left my ice fishing tackle in iowa unfortunately.

[@Terry-bb7yr]

I don't know if j hook will be the answer for that stilel of but it would have nice to have some in the boat cool video

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely kicking myself for not having any in the boat.

[@j5imz352]

Try the vertical jigging on these livescope fish with oversized spoons tipped with cut bait. As long as the treble hooks are big enough you should notice better hookups on your livescope fish.

[@chancegriffenoutdoors]

Very cool to see my 2 favorite KZbin catfisherman to collab. hoping to make a trip down and fish with you soon brother. keep up the good work. Hit me up to plan something maybe this summer? lmk!

[@kevinsippeljr9984]

Two grown men questioning their entire exisitence...haha. I felt for you guys on this one.

[@RiverCertified]

Accurate haha

[@Ray56z]

Nice number of flatheads, can't even complain about the missed ones. Vertical is a different game, best done with "Js". I used to lake fish that style but I'd also use a two hook setup, tailing hook. Friend lived fulltime on a 40' houseboat on that river, getting up in the middle of the night to reel-in through the bedroom window. Eventually moved to the beach after his brother died in that big marina fire north of there few years back. Good luck in the next ones, but enjoy yourself also.

[@RiverCertified]

Yeah, vertical fishing for flatheads is a different beast than blues. I appreciate it man.

[@DWSOutdoors]

Vertical Hooksets with Circle style hooks will be a heart breaker every time! 🤣

[@RiverCertified]

They've treated me good everyday but this one.

[@user-ic3pj6og3y]

Can't wait till it warms enough you get back up north with Sam and Ryan another great video bud

[@RiverCertified]

I got Ryan talked into coming down soon. Looking forward to that.

[@ericallison4494]

That chan looked delicious. Always be weary of crazy Bassers.

[@pensnut08]

You are definitely on to something!

[@RiverCertified]

I hope so. Gonna keep playing around with it. Thanks for watching dude.

[@brianbenedict8374]

Lets go and do this!!!!!!

[@mikeyspeakz6490]

Let's go! I'm early to this one! Can't wait to see how the tournament turns out!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for watching man!

[@wayne-oo]

I think slip bobber’s would have been the ticket !

[@RiverCertified]

It the very least it would have been fun watching the bobber go under.

[@robertwilliamson6958]

I have figured out, from my kayak, all rods are pretty much too stiff for vertical catfishing suspending baits, especially in under 15ft in the river, I’ve had this problem MANY times. Rod gets BURIED, you crank down more then fight halfway up then poof they’re popped off. I’m hoping these short wisker seeker ice rods may be soft enough to do that job with circles. If not I’ll use them to play with j’s and khales and see what happens. And just have a good time with the little stubby things.

[@calebthomas9326]

Holy crap man I wish I knew you were fishing down here! I grew up on the coosa in gadsden and can put ya on them. I only bank fish. Creek chubs are the key to catching big cats in the coosa, especially flatheads!

[@RiverCertified]

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks man.

[@calebthomas9326]

@@RiverCertified thank you for the content and confidence while I’m trying to learn about making videos and editing! Always love watching the videos so it blew my mind seeing you fish all around where I grew up fishing and still do!

[@roberthall843]

Good job on keeping your guys as composure. I think I would a thru a few frails and dressings in there. I think it's good That you show not every day is a big fish day. But that was definitely weird.

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate that man. I just go fishing and show what happens. Glad you appreciate that.

[@roberthall843]

@RiverCertified oh for sure. I've sat Fer 12 hours once and not even got nibble lol.

[@paulmay4707]

Very enjoyable video.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jeffreyneely9283]

Totally enjoyed video ,looks like y'all stayed positive and thats what it takes.Jus t wondering did y'all use any off set hooks. Thanks for the trip.💯💯👍👍

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it Jeff. All the hooks were offset. Just wish I had a few Js in the boat.

[@chuckbeliles3242]

Nice bunch of fish you guys caught

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Chuck

[@royschlickeisen2539]

👍👍👍👍👍great fun 🎣video wish guys could have won.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Roy. We're gonna keep trying.

[@samuelharris8391]

Very cool to see you fishing in my home state

[@RiverCertified]

It's pretty awesome down here man

[@eddiegross3679]

Awesome video ty

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

Damn brother what a good day to be on the water, wished you could of caught big daddy, good luck

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much!

[@donaldthomas6520]

Cool video brother keep them coming peace out from Ohio Don T

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man, I'm definitely gonna do my best

[@richardtoepfer9326]

I've had issues like that when my circle hook was to small for the bait bit they looked big enough. Finicky lol

[@expextr]

First time i watch your show. Very cool having a friend and a doggie to fish along with you. Keep on fishing.🤩🪸

[@RiverCertified]

You bet. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@12982evets]

You should attach a GoPro down by your bait one of these days. Would be interesting to see exactly how they eat. Nice video. Appreciate the new content.

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

That’s a lot of money to risk lol

[@12982evets]

@@FishingWithChris_Tv Steel leader 100# Braid not worries. Yeah overkill for fishing but your not gonna lose your cam and the footage could be epic. Ive never seen the fish eat from that POV. Have you?

[@RiverCertified]

Might have to give it a rip if the water is clear enough.

[@12982evets]

@@RiverCertified I'd love to see a flathead eat. That would be so cool but I get what your saying about water clarity

[@markcurtis2882]

I would try slip bobbers it would pressure them less

[@haydenloredo2930]

I thought I realized that name homeboy is that record holder for blues that’s awesome a better collab than people realize

[@RiverCertified]

He's a freaking legend

[@haydenloredo2930]

@@RiverCertified absolutely so much knowledge here as well. I want to book a trip with you but on some of my home water. Down here on Truman lake or lake of the ozarks that’d be a dream of mine

[@ChrisBrown-hr6mc]

You should try the River King catfish tournament on the broad river in northeast georgia

[@RiverCertified]

I'll definitely check it out man. Thanks for watching.

[@lefthandedtriggerfinger2443]

Makes me wanna get the gear ready and go get some flatties 🤙🏻

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah. Get em dude.

[@garrett95]

Use a J hook when vertical fishing for catfish

[@ICthroughYou]

I fish for crappie early spring vertical with minnow. Drop to the bottom and pull it up 2 feet. I often hook/catch quality flatheads without trying. I don’t use circle hooks for this, and set the hook myself. I’ve hade a high success rate doing this when fishing vertical

[@RiverCertified]

That's sweet man.

[@joshk1817]

Im here for skip ❤

[@RiverCertified]

I'll make sure he knows he has fans haha

[@PopPopJoe]

What do you have on your electronics that makes you see so clear & you can see your bait and the fish? Great video!

[@RiverCertified]

They have their own battery and I leveled out the transducer. Makes a big difference

[@MC96701]

Unique way of catfishing. Cool. Whats that hoody ur boi using? Camo with orange letters 🔥

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for watching. I'm honestly sure. If you check out his videos, I'm sure you can see it better there.

[@brianmoore4240]

Us bank guys are getting left behind man . Love ya though Spencer !

[@RiverCertified]

I try and work some bank videos when it makes sense. Gonna get in the kayak if the water keeps warming up.

[@richardwilken2490]

True turn hooks 💪

[@dustinwhite7938]

I fish vertically with Dowling es for catfish all tje time. Gotta really let them pull it down then just lift up on your pole.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching.

[@sethhedrick5369]

Don't know if you remember me talking about this the other day was having problems with short bites like crazy! Double hook rigs are saving grace.

[@RiverCertified]

We tried double hook rigs with the same results. Frustrating man.

[@atuuschaaw]

Cool on the Coosa! ♥ Y'all fishing up around Gadsden or down around Pell City?

[@RiverCertified]

We were up by gadsden. Super cool river.

[@DavidsinLortz-dp2jg]

Lets go big baits big fish

[@RiverCertified]

Yessirrrrr

[@12982evets]

Does tournament pressure make you yank your poles too early? Premature pole yanking can be a problem for a fisherman I suppose LOL 😂

[@RiverCertified]

Been a problem my whole life

[@12982evets]

@@RiverCertified Yeah not gonna lie buddy...me too LOL

[@superman-jv7kn]

Fishing vertical suspended like that I would use a J hook.

[@superman-jv7kn]

sorry didnt make it to the part where you was looking for a J hook lol. Love the videos

[@jonnyohio9515]

Circles for vertical fishing? Maybe a kahle would work better

[@RiverCertified]

We tried those with the same results. Definitely wished I would have had some J's in the boat.

[@user-sv5px3kp7j]

I've done this and they want the bait moving, cast past them just like crappie or bass, they want to chase if possible, it will also create competition between them and they will hit anything dead or alive. Blues are much easier to catch this way, but honestly I hate to see this get started but I know it will anyway.

[@robtre5892]

Watch Kayak catfish. He does a lot of vertical catfishing off his kayak on the Tennessee River. He put on a fly (stinger) below the bait.

[@fishingnightnday]

Dumb question time. I know that bass when in a well too long, their fins go pink-ish. Do catfish? I feel like I have seen it in my cooler prior to cutting them, but I have never paid that much attention.

[@hillbillyohio513]

You need to get some Bait Stalker flies from Catfish Sumo and try those out. I'm thinking you'll really like them!

[@RiverCertified]

They might be something worth dabbling with.

[@hillbillyohio513]

@@RiverCertified well if anyone can dabble we all know its you 🤣. Take care buddy and I hope you catch a big one!

[@chasefreese3576]

“Apparently that channel is on bass boat wide “ lol been there too many times to count man.

[@RiverCertified]

It's definitely a little more crazy in the south man.

[@cristianiniguez7319]

what camera do you use on your chest and on hand

[@jamesscott684]

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[@RiverCertified]

Yooooooooo

[@betuelmailat300]

Couple set ups with lighter tackle maybe would get more hook sets?

[@awwwwsassin]

I watch a guy that vertical fishes and he does an egg sinker with the hook on the end of the line. He rarely loses fish that way.

[@barryw.6449]

Vertical fishing use a J Hook,casting out on Bottom use a Circle Hook,it helps.

[@tmac6593]

Most tournaments only allow circles

[@barryw.6449]

I believe most Tournaments should be no Electronics other than a Depth Finder. It's to Easy! Come on go Old School, Your Family Needs Food! Can You Catch EM'

[@retired_account]

I've had a few days like this, fish seem to have their own agenda , great video by end tho

[@RiverCertified]

It definitely happens. Glad you still enjoyed it

[@ericallison4494]

Well, you sure know how to put a shine on a losin performance. Lol I wonder if those guys with the big blues were sonar fshin?

[@RiverCertified]

I'm better at having fun than catching fish haha

[@pablo10447]

If I’m misunderstanding, my bad, but if you’re new to vertical fishing like me, go check out kayak Catfishing as he does a lot of vertical fishing for catfish. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks for posting!

[@talleygo]

J hooks. Always use a J hook when vertical. Would be lucky to get one in the corner of the mouth. Usually trying to get the hook around the upper mouth bone when pulling up.

[@james4598]

I haven't caught many fish on circle hooks , mostly on j hooks

[@RiverCertified]

I seem to hook flatheads better on Js and blues better on circles

[@lamarkusm492]

i fish from the bank and was wondering what rod n reel would you suggest? The rods you tend to have in description are trolling or you personally created them.

[@charlieray3654]

Circle hooks bro. Thats why they weren’t hooking up. Try octopus hooks with a snell. Not octopus circle

[@anniecorbin7998]

Wish I had fish tv like yours; but then again I don't have a boat so wouldn't do me much good. 😊

[@RiverCertified]

I think I might have to start calling it fish TV. I like that a lot haha

[@anniecorbin7998]

@@RiverCertified that would tickle the hell outta me!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Hmmm, I never had much trouble with the kahle hooks, especially the old laser sharp Eagle claws, they always worked pretty good for me and my Paw up on the great Miami River, in Ohio, and back in the 90’s, the flatheads made a big comeback in that river, course I don’t know how it is now, I’ve heard tell there’s all kinds of people fishing our old holes. And there used to be some guys that would catch the flatheads out of there and then take them to the local paylakes and sell them, I’d just about bet their still doing that, that’s all a lot of fellars up there care about, fishing the paylakes. And there’s a lot of them up around Ohio, I was gonna say SW Ohio but their spread out all over Ohio. Indiana too! Haha, yeah those little flatheads ain’t bashful about eating a big Ol bait, I’ve had 2-3 lb flatheads eat a handsize bluegill.

[@RiverCertified]

It was a first for me. I've had good luck on the khales too, but I guess this day was different. Hope you find some time to chase a few flatheads again.

[@ericallison4494]

Yeah, circle hooks are best on the bottom. When they hook the upper lip from a verticle line, they hit that tooth plate and pop out.

[@RiverCertified]

I've had good luck in the past doing that with circles, but not on this day

[@ericallison4494]

@@RiverCertified I think you'll find that bigger lips are the ones that tend to pop more often. Almost feels like your line breaks. Just a quick pop. But I guess the hook size would make all the difference. I'm not the sharpest pencil you'll find either. Lol

[@LawrenceTaugher]

Double hook rig!

[@danjarvis4885]

Hey buddy. I've noticed it looks like you wrap your rod butts. If so what do you use? My wife can't stand the feel of cork handles

[@RiverCertified]

I don't wrap mine, but I've heard win grips are nice.

[@randylippert6416]

Can you use a trailer hook?

[@nobodylistenstodenny]

Attaboy 👊

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Denny!