The Reality Of FLATHEAD CATFISHING!! (Big Fish)

If you want to fish for flathead catfish, this is what it's really like.
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[@egregiousblunder5395]

In this episode, Spencer experiences UFO's, Skip talks smack and Woody hides in the tent!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Hahahahaha, no doubt! Lol

[@RiverCertified]

That' summed up pretty nicely haha

[@texas44k]

top gear for the win.

[@ThatGuy33-k4k]

Appreciate the authenticity brother! I've been in a drought myself. Been out 6x totalling over 25+hours. I know I'm not the greatest, but seeing you go through a similar thing makes me feel a little more sane.

[@RiverCertified]

@BenjaminLeek I hear ya there. Happens to everyone no matter what they say. Hope you find a biggin before too long!

[@pabllam8017]

Any fishing trip is good. Catching a fish is a bonus. You look tired. Caring for your dogs while on the water and then camping would be a lot of work. And on top of that you video the adventure. Thank you for taking us along. Stay safe.

[@atuuschaaw]

A bad day fishing is still pretty sweet! Thanks brother...love Woody & Skip! ♥

[@RiverCertified]

Couldn't agree more. Thank you for always watching man!

[@RicardoHaruoIriguti]

Woody and Skip are so opposites, but both great fishing buddies. Pulling big fish from bank or sandbar and camping, is always awesome! Definitively my kind of adventure! Thanks for sharing, Spencer!

[@RiverCertified]

They kinda look similar, but complete opposites for sure. Keeps it interesting. Glad you enjoyed it all!

[@TylerKirkham0]

Fished Saturday morning till about 2, hit multiple spots on a similar river to what you fish here in Indiana. Caught one 20 lb in a deep 18ft hole . I think most are coming off of spawn here . Love your vids man!! Check every night for a new one . Lol

[@barryw.6449]

Best fishing channel on the Tube! Love it to see Woody with you, and Skipper what can I say! He is So Cool! Really nice Flathead, Hey you got one good one. Time on the water good camp spot, yeah sand bar is the best! Mud Nah! Especially with the pups. See you on the next round as always Good Luck Buddy!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoy the pups tagging along. Thank you for all the kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@Surge_General]

Where i live theres been flooding, catfishing has been doing well, i fish by a dam and the current has been stronger. Fast current has been catching me more fish. Cool vid bruh, CATCH A GIANT BRO!!!

[@delmerking881]

Love all your videos you've gave some pointers that have helped alot

[@RiverCertified]

Glad to hear it

[@myronhigh3527]

Another AWESOME kayak/camping trip for sure! CONGRATS on another DANDY flatty!!!! LUV when it all comes together like it did. BEST OF LUCK on the next one, and GOD BLESS ALL!!!!!👍😊🙏❤️

[@randylippert6416]

Fantastic to see you three dudes on the water, it's about the catching unless you're staying 😁👍👍

[@pigsandapples]

Thanks man - loved the riverbank/dusk shots. Skip's turned into one mean hombre. Tough guy with the mohawk. Lucky you and Woody had him there to protect you.

[@patriciapowell3824]

How adorable can ya get, fishing with your dogs. That hit my soft spot because I love dogs. That was a whale of a Flathead.Really enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and God bless you and yours. 😊😊😊😊

[@RiverCertified]

We can definitely relate on that. Glad you enjoyed all of it. Same to you.

[@TheDetroitman20]

Top notch as always brother!! 👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾🙂💯

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man!

[@yumannature1523]

I enjoy vicariously hanging out with you! Great video!

[@ledraps22]

I love the dogs, just seeing them go around and join you is great. The sandbar camping looks lit, especially with the fire. Say hi to woody for me.

[@RiverCertified]

It's makes for an entertaining night to have them along. I'm glad you enjoyed it the video. I'll definitely let him know you say hi.

[@ryankruger1303]

Good to see skip hasnt lost his wild side awesome fish dude thanks for keep me on the water

[@RobinDavis-se6qi]

Thank you for the relatable content & awesome edit: dogs, deers ufo's / turkeys, 0h My!. Love the Rogue Flatty you caught, conversationally I caught a random Flathead (22lbs) a week ago @ 11 am (already about 95° at the time) on a big live green sunfish, no rhyme or reason to it, in the Kansas river right near the Missouri river bank fishing & caught nothing else on that trip.. your videos never disappoint.. Keep Grinding & God bless you brother!

[@WhatHitYou]

I save my drier lint to help start fires. It seems to work pretty well. Might be something you can try in the future.

[@bluesdad54]

dryer lint and a little bit of paraffin works great 😅😅

[@bluesdad54]

dryer lint and a little bit of paraffin works great

[@RiverCertified]

That's what I used to use. They got the job done for sure, but I think these firestarters work better. They burn a little hotter and longer than dryer lint.

[@ChipPrice]

Hey Spencer, you don't know it but we're fishing buddies, I'm an old dude living in a shack in Mississippi at first when I started watching you I wanted to whip your ass cause I thought you were a smart ass Yankee, but you grew on me and now I just sit and drink a beer and learn Kool stuff watching your videos, now we're fishing buddies 🤣🤣🤣 your a Kool Yankee just thought I'd holler, layer, hope you catch a big one 😎✌️

[@derekstine937]

Thanks for sharing

[@RiverCertified]

You bet. Thanks for watching.

[@LANCEtheBOIL]

Yea, ol' Skip looks like he could rip the tire off of a moving truck, good thing you brought him along for protection.

[@QCBrian..]

Great video, and I swear it's darn tough to beat small river camping and fishing 🎣

[@RiverCertified]

It's my favorite for sure. Thanks for watching Brian!

[@JoseyWales-ed]

I just love campin and stuff! I’m really hungry….😂 love it! Great stuff buddy! Take care

[@codygunter4379]

Love any video with either pup!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoy em man!

[@GoodLifeOutdoorsman]

Awesome video and fish Spencer!

[@RiverCertified]

I really appreciate it dude! Need to get you back out here!

[@Surge_General]

The other day i had a cpl monster bluecats but i lost them. The normal spot i go to is really good this year, its been real good fishing with all the flooding were getting, the current of the river has made them bite better this year. Ill be heading to river after work, wish me luck! Good luck to you bro

[@geoffbohartfishing]

Skips name suits him well! 😂 I appreciate the tips I’ve been eyeing your gear in the description the past couple videos. I spent the night on a rock bank in my tent and woke up with some serious spinal injuries 😂 I need a cot for the next trip. That Better Bait works good too sure keeps them frisky!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad they help man. That cot is worth it's weight in gold if you're gonna sleep out there. Thanks for watching!

[@waterratlyle2590]

What a beautiful fish. We'll done as always sir

[@Ray-ie8gw]

Hello spencer.awesome videos...skip should be sporting a peso pluma hair cut😅😅

[@RiverCertified]

I had to google that one haha. I think he could definitely rock it.

[@hagencurl8851]

Dude, great to see the Wood!

[@pstonedawg9576]

Hell yeah Capt Spencer mans best friend. Dogs and Flatheads !! Tight Lines Captain 🐟🐟🐟

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely my kind of trip. Glad ya enjoyed it man!

[@vinceh5163]

BTW, very happy to see woody and skip . Miss old woody.

[@daniels4227]

Once again, you've managed to bring me up when i was down. Loved this one, buddy!

[@RiverCertified]

Good deal man!

[@fishnlift01]

Sweet video. Thanks for sharing.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it man

[@Mak-Talon90]

I love your videos! I enjoy reading these comments from your subs! They are awesome people!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoy them! I'm pretty fortunate the people who like my videos are pretty darn cool.

[@rogernull6151]

Gotta love the shark fin on Woody's PFD!

[@RiverCertified]

I'm a fan of it too haha

[@duaneredder7778]

Great video, as always. How about putting a video together showing us how to get some bullheads for bait?

[@RiverCertified]

I could definitely work on that. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hunter5858]

Lol you got both of your fishing buddy's today 😅 at first I thought it was Ryan

[@RiverCertified]

Hahaha yes sir. Thanks for watching.

[@willieknows2708]

Thanks. So Relaxing Watching 😀

[@user-wd9jg5fi3m]

Cool shovelhead Spencer

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man

[@jimharbison7589]

The ups and downs of flathead fishing, but you catch atleast one or two ,thanks for the trip Spencer, keep doing what you do

[@RiverCertified]

You got it man. Thanks for watching.

[@CastBlastCamp]

Awesome flatty man! Just recently got my p.b flatty, 30lb4oz 40.5 inches. They are super cool fish! Great vid, keep it up! Fish on!

[@RiverCertified]

Dude that's a hog. Super stoked for ya!

[@CastBlastCamp]

@@RiverCertified He was a big boy for sure! Thanks man!

[@jacobfarmer6488]

Try channel cat fillet’s for blue’s and flat’s someone talked me into it and thought they was crazy but I’ve caught a lot of fish on it you should give a shot

[@bluesdad54]

what a trip!

[@kipsalas6458]

I'm pretty sure we seen the same thing in northwest Ohio Saturday night it was a plane with a super bright light!

[@RiverCertified]

Still not positive what it was

[@-protected-7524]

Very nice man to bring your 2 buddies with you (doggy`s) They seem used to it, enjoying the ride along (float) with you. Always nice to have company. In my country its forbidden to take your dog when fishing. Insane right. Nice fish you caught there, cheers.

[@RiverCertified]

Its hard to imagine a place where you can't take your dog with you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video tho. Thanks man.

[@johnny7D]

That’s about how I yell at my kids. Yep Keep ruining around and tire your self out. lol. Fun video.

[@TheJig_isUp]

skip is an absolute legend

[@jeffreyneely9283]

Totally enjoyed watching great trip.woodys shark suit is cool my pup has one . Nice fatty. 💯💯👍👍

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it. Great minds must think alike, at least for dog vests haha

[@billcotton1551]

Skip has the soul of a dire wolf!

[@RiverCertified]

haha no doubt

[@michaelmccormick1016]

Take a few days off. It’s too muggy. Better weather starting Thursday. Skip on the bow was great!

[@RiverCertified]

I"m gonna sleep in tomorrow and I'll be good after that. They're pretty darn good kayak dogs really.

[@davidbigbee3556]

I’ve spent many nights fishing in Kansas and haven’t caught any big cats at all. Some days you’re the bug, other days you’re the windshield. The one flathead you caught was beautiful though!!!!👍🏻

[@RiverCertified]

No doubt. I enjoy all the nights out there thankfully, just some more than others.

[@abelhickson8292]

Putting out 2 quality fishing videos a week in Iowa is super impressive especially flatheads, keep it up, and it’s good to see woody out in the kayak

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate that. It's one of the few things I actually take some pride in. Thanks man.

[@skyxagonyxd6985]

Thank you for another great video Spencer!

[@RiverCertified]

You bet man!

[@kerrys8024]

I love woody’s life vest Skip has lots of energy lol

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya get a kick outta it

[@riverrat988]

Got a good one. Skip is gonna protect ya 😁Great Video

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely was set in this video. Thank you sir.

[@Paul-lf4jj]

Good times, great catch!

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much!

[@pedrocruz4710]

Awesome video Spenc!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks a ton man!

[@clovejr1ify]

Ya ever try a dorrito to start ya fire..works well...

[@baggers-]

My gods alive first again! Thanks for taking us along nice to both dogs on board not sure if they are more entertaining than Ryan ! You know they are just dont tell Ryan

[@RiverCertified]

Haha secrets safe with me. Thank you for watching!

[@davidmiller2238]

Life is a journey, one day at a time. So, the Scripture says. And, “Very truly I (the Lord Jesus) tell you, whoever here’s my Word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.”- John 5:24.

[@Tizzly]

enjoy your water, we aren't getting any in south central pa

[@kylegrosvenor772]

Net man Woody is back in Yakkkkk! Lets goooooo!!!

[@RiverCertified]

The legend!

[@lifeon9351]

Early to the party this time! Nice vid spence keep it up we love the content you’re a catfish angling legend!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Maybe one of these days I'll be a legend.

[@parttimeyoutube]

I remember the day you swore against wearing crocs cause of how slippery they are when muddy. Things change!

[@ItsYoot]

River is up 4ft at least, probably more, up in Michigan.

[@pensnut08]

Skip.... I had a pug that thought he could take on coyotes... He loved going on the trapline hahahahahahahaha

[@daledenstedt6369]

Love the shark fin life vest😂😂😂

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you got a kick outta that haha

[@garydenton2048]

I love Woody's life jacket.

[@violentdawg]

The mowhawk looks great on skip and fits his personality to a T lol. He's a little rebel.

[@RiverCertified]

Without a doubt haha

[@jamesknifong7339]

You ever had skylink come over you while on the river? Haha

[@RiverCertified]

Yeah. That was kinda weird until I learned what it was too.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Yes sir buddy, awesome, really awesome 👍👍!

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks 👍Glad you got a kick outta it.

[@zachturner3443]

Awesome video man 🔥🔥🎣🎣

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks a ton man. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@louiestahovec5525]

Nice fish bro..

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man

[@thewiedbraukfam]

Hey man at least the fish was a stud! Looked 40ish!

[@williamleidy6713]

Imagine people that live an entire angling life without experiencing the hard work , disappointment and joy of an entire flathead trip.

[@RiverCertified]

There's definitely some character building they're missing out on.

[@michaelkerr5745]

Awesome content as ALWAYS

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks a ton Michael

[@ronin7645]

That was about the least excited reaction to catching a big fish that ive ever seen 😂

[@RiverCertified]

I feel like I've kind of become known for that haha

[@ronin7645]

@RiverCertified - Well, in your defense, you've caught so many big fish while you were sleeping, it's just another Monday 😁.

[@bluesdad54]

Woody is the goodest boÿ!

[@RiverCertified]

A million percent man!

[@JarrettBarker]

I’m still standing here saying that you’re pretty damn alright for a cubs guy! lol keep up the grind man

[@RiverCertified]

I'll definitely take that haha. Thanks man.

[@hippyman9060]

Great Video Bud

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it

[@jellie_fishes]

Long Time Viewer, First Time Commenter - Love the content, I’ve learned a lot from you. But I got to ask. Did I miss something? Are you having boat issues? I get getting back in the kayak and on the bank, but we have not seen you on the boat in a while. Everything OK?

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate ya watching man. Boats running good. Not the best for central Iowa rivers, so I fish out of the kayak when I want to fish them. I was actually fishing out of it the last two days, so it's funny you ask.

[@jellie_fishes]

@@RiverCertified i’m just glad everything‘s OK. I’m giving up in Ohio River trip this weekend because Lund says something wrong with my motor. So I know what it’s like to have boat issues and I was worried.

[@the420xtc]

Go Reds!

[@ryanvantomme7063]

Do you use circle hooks & what size hooks you use for live bait ? Depending on what size bait ?

[@RobertHarrelson]

Haven’t seen woody in a while.

[@RiverCertified]

He's been chillin

[@stillakilla7520]

Skip just lettin ya know there's a dangerous squirrel in the area, doing his job!!

[@RiverCertified]

Or possibly a funny looking shadow haha

[@michaelrogers4285]

Awesome flathead 👍

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man!

[@michaelrogers4285]

@@RiverCertified, You're Welcome

[@milburnburroughs2699]

are you in iowa looks just like the spots i fish all the time i have been doing really good on real green worms lately hard to find them now day but you can dig some if you find them and the work great

[@milburnburroughs2699]

been getting on them just north of interstate 80 on the ceder river

[@everette6358]

Three hours ago this video got posted it has 6.6k views and 820 likes it’s not that hard to hit hit the like button. Hell I hit it before it even starts because I know know I’m going to like it

[@RiverCertified]

And I appreciate the hell outta it man

[@jerryhudson6426]

Hey woody where been your the original

[@RiverCertified]

He's been manning the couch

[@handiman5001]

Skip is a cute pup with a Mohawk

[@RiverCertified]

It definitely fits him haha

[@averagejoefishing7833]

Flathead fishing is tough, but having company like Woody and Skip makes it a bit easier when things don't go your way.

[@RiverCertified]

Absolutely. Especially when I'm camping. It's fun to have them there.

[@HooksandHammocks]

Need to do some adventures like this on our local rivers here in central Indiana. I know there are some good flatheads in them! Interested??😅

[@deucemoose7852]

I for one am always looking for indiana fishing! Haha

[@RiverCertified]

If it wasn't so far I would be. Hope you find some good flathead holes!

[@timwhiting6721]

Woodridge woody !

[@RiverCertified]

I wish I could clone him

[@timwhiting6721]

@RiverCertified it's possible ! Dog , god . What a weird name , right ?

[@bertog-2023]

🤙 good video like always

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it man

[@jdibben29]

Jc but who makes the hooks you are now using and where do you get them Spencer? I'm glad too see Woody w you again.

[@RiverCertified]

Right here man. Glad ya enjoyed the video. amzn.to/4cJAdFu

[@jdibben29]

@RiverCertified that's ironically funny.....I just ordered a box of 30 in 6/0 of those a couple days ago🤣

[@ScotReeder]

Every time your dog Skip Barks in the video, it makes my dog Woody go stupid

[@RiverCertified]

I get that. Skip would bark at himself when I was editing the footage haha

[@ericallison4494]

You guys are like a freakin Wolf Pack!

[@RiverCertified]

Pretty soft wolf pack haha

[@ericallison4494]

@@RiverCertified I sure hope Skip doesn't see your comment.

[@vinceh5163]

What clothing gear do you use, buddy, i.e. pants , long sleeve shirts, etc.?