Shallow River CATCH AND COOK!! (Brushpile Fishing)

[@luismagana2059]

Spencer not hungry. Am I on the right river certified. Lol😂

[@RiverCertified]

🤣🤣🤣

[@samuelparker8844]

You always hope that us as viewers catch a giant and thanks to your tips and videos and knowledge I caught my PB blue catfish this weekend. It was not a monster by no means but a 36 pounder will make my heart smile any day of the week. 😊 I hope you had a great weekend and hope you catch a giant!!!

[@RiverCertified]

A 36 is one hell of a fish in my opinion. Super happy for ya man, and I hope you keep gettin' em!

[@andrewchandler9305]

As a bass fisherman, a 36 lb fish would make me lose my mind. Great fish man!

[@rickbaker4043]

Between the frogs and the pump I wood sleep like a baby lol nice vid as always 🐟🐟🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@RiverCertified]

Sure is better than fan noise. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chriscoin2850]

Love the catch and cook videos. Keep em coming.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya do man

[@CD38325]

I fished a catfish tourney on our small rivers over the weekend. The gar was the worst I have ever seen. Our rivers are super shallow right now too. But the gar would steal our bait as soon as we put it on the hook. I only had 20 bank poles out and used nearly 300 goldfish plus cut skip jack and jello chicken. Didn’t catch many cats either. Little over a month ago I filled a 100qt cooler in one night.

[@Petrolhead99999]

Hey Mr Spencer, been watching for a while, listneed to a lot of the podcast too. Ive learned a ton from you. Ive gotten really consistent with nice channels and I've caught a few flattys.. the blues still elude me aside from lucky catches. My freezer has about 20lbs of skinned filets and belly flaps. Thanks for the awesome videos.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you're dialing it in man. Hopefully you're still catchin em!

[@cookingonbalcony]

wow, I enjoy watching your vids ❤🧡

[@fishlessfisherman]

Another great video. That was one big snake. I had one come up to me with a baby flathead in its mouth. I recorded the entire thing him eating it. Was so awesome !!

[@RiverCertified]

Dude that would be crazy. I've seen one eat a fish, but taking down a flathead would be something else.

[@fishlessfisherman]

@@RiverCertified I’ll be putting entire video out Thursday. Hard to edit something that was a once in a lifetime thing. About a 24 minute video. Hope you check it out.

[@bjaminf113]

Would love to see a video on how you process fish on your boat.

[@pabllam8017]

Hope you are feeling okay. Anytime is a good time for eating Catfish. Enjoy the time and your friends. Thank you for taking me along. Stay safe.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm doing alright. Hope you are healing up. Thank you for watching!

[@PatriciaPowell-id2iv]

Lokks to me like you found another nice place to fish. I can't think of another place more peaceful to stay the night. Must be awesome sleeping in a boat. I know that little flathead tasted wonderful. You take care, and stay safe in your travels. God bless you and yours.

[@RiverCertified]

It is definitely peacefull and the night sounds put me right to sleep. Better than fan noise haha. Same to you Patricia!

[@Plarux]

I’ve been unable to fish while doing research for a project and your videos help scratch the itch. Thank you!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad they help! Hope you do well on your project!

[@mrhairyshat]

Watching you put some fish in the grease really helps these month long hitches go by faster, Thankyou for the awesome content Spencer

[@RiverCertified]

Great to hear it. Hopefully you'll be on the water soon!

[@jeffbelcher4646]

Looks relaxing buddy keep your lines wet and Your bait fresh

[@eddierichardson1262]

Spencer, buddy I really enjoy watching the videos. There's days I wish I could get away like this. But unfortunately life happens. So I get to looking forward to your videos. Please keep them coming.

[@RiverCertified]

I know that feeling more than most people probably think I do. I hope you can chisel out some time man. I'll definitely keep doing my best to put out the videos.

[@Keith-v2t]

Fine looking chan.you always amaze me with your knowledge of the rivers you fish.as always another great video.

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you very much. Appreciate the kind words.

[@johnseeley9316]

Always impressed to watch Spencer cast a 4 oz weight with an x oz sunfish using any of his dozens of rod/reel/line combos within 1 ft of the target!

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate that. I've had lots of reps haha

[@FishinNFreedom1776]

You were right.. it did throw me off lol.. never heard you say you're not hungry lol

[@mjkirch100]

Have you ever went through the hassle of cleaning a gar? It's made easier with tin snips, but it's still not what I would call fun. However, their meat isn't bad and a nice little change from the cats. Nice LONG loins! 😋

[@bjaminf113]

Any tips on catching them? A buddy and I were on a river one night and that's all we saw. They'd bend the rods and steal the bait right when you think you hit them. Very frustrating.

[@mjkirch100]

@Bjamin F there's many KZbin videos on how to make gar lures - just give it a search. Here's one of em. I might try pegging a light weight to the top of this set up to make it more like a jig. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGKzgYewe85lrKc

[@comiketiger]

Another great video and presentation. I always enjoy watching. That fried flathead looked great. Since i know what they taste like , it made me hungry! 😉☺ God bless all here.

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Great video Spencer you always put out the best videos can't wait for the next one keep those lines tight my friend

[@TheDetroitman20]

Cook and catch are always my favorite. Thanks as always for sharing brother!! 👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾🙂💯

[@RiverCertified]

Absolutely man. Thanks for always watching!

[@justinbandy2610]

I've had good luck with a slightly smaller than bait sized treble hook when gar fishing. Leaving two points exposed usually gets them in the softer part of the jaw. Honestly I prefer targeting long nose with light tackle more than the big blues and flatties on the OH.

[@RicardoHaruoIriguti]

This channel is my very first option for catfishing learning, but what I really have done is Spencer’s fish recipe. And it’s delicious! Your first spot is full of gars, while my first spot is full of piranhas lol. Thanks for another amazing video, Spencer 🤝

[@RiverCertified]

Piranhas vs gar. Piranhas definitely win haha. Glad you're getting some good value out of my videos haha

[@m.carter20]

Need some cabbage and yum yum sauce on them fish tacos! 👍great video!

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

Another great video brother, your fish always looks so damn good, something that I don't say is I skipped dinner last night,lol

[@fishbandittv7573]

I’ve been slowly watching your videos from the beginning and never miss an upload. I’ve learned a lot from you videos and I’m trying to get on my feet with targeting solely cats with the occasional whites, hybrids, walleye, and crappie too. I’ve listened to all of your podcasts too. Your content is my go to when I can’t make it on the water. Thanks for the awesome videos and keep up the awesome catches. 🍻 cheers brother. Hope to maybe see some fishing from my neck of the woods here in the ozarks. Much love and tight lines.

[@soniamendoza7248]

I haven’t been on here for a while but look at you still living the dream catching fish all day on that beautiful boat you got yourself. keep catching them fish 🥰👍🏼

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks a ton! I appreciate the kind words!

[@inthenickoftime8040]

Thank you sir.

[@Touch0fR3d]

So do you do guided tours and stuff man? 2 nights out there sounds like heaven! I need to fish more this year. Where abouts do you normally fish? I hope all is well Brother. I love watching your content. I commented on one of your videos when i first found your channel. It was about to rain and you had to pack up camp and get back on the boat. You had just woke up and told us the gameplan and it started raining..... "well.... its raining..... i guess the fish dont care.... their already wet...." I freaking died laughing. Im cracking up just thinking about it. You responded with "thats some fishing dad joke" or something. Hilarious. Stay blessed man. Hope you catch a Giant!

[@mattwiederholt7258]

I’m sure you have said it before but what brand and pound line do you use for your flathead leaders?

[@skarfish6828]

To be honest. I've been subscribe to you when you was at 30 or 40 thousand subs. It's super great to see your channel blow up! Any advice on how I can get up and going? I've been at it for 3 years. That might not be much to anyone else. But it's a lot to me. Not saying I'm going to give up but the algorithm change a LOT!!! Anyways love your videos bro. Keep it coming!

[@brianbenedict8374]

Now I'm hungry for fish,like I said love these vids. Catch and cook!!

[@RiverCertified]

haha hope ya found some in the freezer, or better yet get out there and catch some. Thanks for watching!

[@GerardoGonzalez-tk9ho]

Been a fan for quite some time now brother. Always look forward to seeing your videos!

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate the hell outta it!

[@subaquaticsleepwalker7240]

You were talking about trash in the brushpiles and I pictured you fishing the Los Angeles River lol. You could count thousands of points. I bet there's some big cats in there!

[@pazcodigital]

Please, please write a 1200 page novel about your lifetime love of fishing. Including your childhood introduction, teenage years, college adventures, getting married as a fisherman, each of your overseas trips. Pack it with Midwest wisdom and science teacher jokes I promise you you will be the next household name. Love your stuff keep doing you.

[@scottgarber7363]

Never ate flathead. Looked delicious.

[@razt.7327]

Good video Bro. 👍🐠🐠🐠

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man!

[@tommymadden9746]

Solo cups, diapers and a freezer. Let them be your guide.. I love it.

[@TheJaymon1962]

Good stuff.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya dig it man

[@fishengman9387]

When it comes to catching Gar I fish a 1/0 short shank extra heavy hook and I let them take the bait and swim with it for a while. Then set the hook as hard as I can in to their bone mouth. (Just in case you were ever trying to target them)

[@fishengman9387]

I also live in Texas

[@scottodonahoe9505]

Don't know what color the meat is on your flat heads 8 to 10 lbs are , but up here in La Crosse it's pink . Nice clean taste . No hint of mud like most other places .

[@RD-nx2iz]

Joke about the freezer got you a thumbs up. Funny.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya got a kick outta that haha

[@wesshannah-hs3cm]

Flathead are supper tasty!! Like soft chicken!!

[@jesserasmussen2709]

Lately I've been using those Kast King reels, so far I'm impressed

[@RiverCertified]

They're solid man

[@riverrat988]

Another good video. I’m hungry for catfish now. Really like the look of the rods you built . Those spots looked like money

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Scott. I need to find a big flathead to really test them out.

[@bobbymason9125]

Hey man I was in the white truck that passed you on the interstate I got a hell of a spot on the Missouri River by Omaha I’d love to take you too

[@zippy2641]

"Like a bar of soap that wiggles"...LOL

[@vinceh5163]

Spencer you ever think about frying up the blue gills? I think you should, it'll make a great catch and cook bait video. That bait is the bomb thats why flatheads love them.😜😜👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@RiverCertified]

I think about it quite often haha

[@finncon4399]

Was just at that spot last night

[@ricksimon277]

Awesome episode!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pedrocruz4710]

Love it man!

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah dude. Thanks for all the support!

[@jeffreyneely9283]

Hey Spencer you know how to make someone hungry,great looking fish fry . totally enjoyed video,thanks.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it. Hope you find something to eat haha

[@egregiousblunder5395]

Gar quickly turn into cut bait if they bug me. Took the last two weeks off fishin, the snow melt is blowing out all our rivers so it will be bank fishing for the next few weeks at the big reservoirs. Give wood a good belly scratchin for us!

[@RiverCertified]

Sounds like a solid plan to me. I need to figure out the same, except it's the opposite because our rivers are so low. Woody appreciated the scratches.

[@coyroberts8356]

Sweet 😊

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks!

[@JonahTabor-c5v]

Hey brotha curious on what the down rigger clip is used for on your rod?

[@FuManDrew365]

Who doesn't like midnight flatheads lol.. great video bud

[@RiverCertified]

I'm a fan too haha. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tedbeard8286]

I wonder if it's just me, but every time I put a nice 8-10" creek chub on a hook I manage to forget how to cast, bird nest and send the chub flying. The worst part is that it's always the only one that big that I get! 😂

[@bigcat5230]

U should try putting them on with baitneedles till ur really comfortable with ripping out a gd cast

[@bigcat5230]

That's what I did when I was younger

[@Countrybluez]

It’s the added weight of the bait. I don’t have chubs but I can’t cast a 10” bullhead very far because it weighs so much I’ll backlash. I have to kind of lob them out. If I need them or really far, I paddle them out on the kayak

[@tedbeard8286]

I can cast all day without backlashing with any bait, but the thought in the back of my mind of having such a perfect bait is what gets me.

[@waterratlyle2590]

Well done sir

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you kindly

[@koreywilliams4570]

I need to fix my catfish tackle and get a better rod/reel combo. I'd absolutely love to get my hands on one of those catch the fever hell cat rods.

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

Me too, but what I need more is some of that pesky spending money.

[@koreywilliams4570]

@@AudioGardenSlave123 🤣 ditto I just seen a video on some new stuff I wanna try, megabass sleeper gill. 10 bucks each at the bass pro.

[@bocaddel1575]

Hey bud good to see you again. I know your just a normal guy out there, but you have become my binge episodes lol way better than Netflix. “You tryna spencer and chill”😂

[@RiverCertified]

Haha hell yes. Glad ya dig em man!

[@alexACR3167]

Alright Spencer....I never wish you harm but this time I am maki.g an exception....I hope Woody bites you when you get home! This is many trips you haven't brought him. He loves to fish with you.....other then that your video is steller as usual. Maybe you guys will get some of this rain we are getting and get your river up. Take care and thanks again for another awesome video. Fish looked fantastically good! Tell Woody I ha e his back and I said hello!

[@RiverCertified]

The problem with Woody is he's been bad luck. Every time I've taken him out, we don't catch anything haha. Hopefully that changes soon. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I'll have him and the new pup in the boat tomorrow!

[@alexACR3167]

Woody will bring you good luck...he is not a banana! He will be jealous with the new pup.

[@hillbillyohio513]

Bro it never fails, if I watch a video and don't exit out of it and let auto play do its thing. One of your videos will play next every time lol

[@dylanroberts2789]

Much love Spencer i went fishing Friday night and i caught a few nice cats one 20lb blue and 2. 5 pounders i broke my favorite catfish pole setting a hook and another pole of mine got pulled in the water so im thinking about taking a brake with fishing considering i lost $180 in poles and another $100 in tackle so yeah my feelings are hurt

[@RiverCertified]

Sounds like an emotional rollercoaster of a night. I'd find some cheap stuff on FB marketplace if I was in your shoes man.

[@shawnanderson7423]

What kind of bait cooler is that?

[@jasonlowe7340]

My name is Jason, I’m in Oregon, love the videos, just wondering why you don’t say where your fishing? Just curious, hope you catch a giant!

[@billcotton1551]

Do the cats ever swim into the brush pile when they take the bait, Spencer?

[@rogerwilliams977]

How do you like ur power poles, thinking of getting some!

[@kailagarcia7272]

Thanks to Spencer I’ve spent thousands😂

[@jizzinurtaco]

do you ever fish the wapsi??

[@jackswanderings9029]

What size WS net is in the rod holder in this video?

[@JOEdirt95]

Spencer are you on the Iowa river in this video?

[@pigsandapples]

11:47 "...this is gonna throw a lot of people of, but I'm not hungry..." Woah!!! What is going on?! I'm worried about you mate but I'm sure it's a temporary condition. Hope that green sunfish walked off his concussion too.

[@RiverCertified]

It was a very temporary condition haha. Green sunfish are tougher than I'll ever be.

[@jacobthrockmorton9587]

You might have missed a second calling as a motivational speaker ❤

[@codygunby1634]

Give us a honest review of that bait tank. I want one but there expensive..

[@RiverCertified]

Honestly, they're worth it. Best bait tank I've ever used.

[@mattwiederholt7258]

Man you have really given me the big ugly itch, and it’s paid off lately. Broke my pb Nebraska flathead three times the last week. Last one I caught tonight was 35 fishing in hard current he whooped my butt

[@jacobbunch7502]

Just me or was there a frog chilling on that snake? 😂

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

Timestamp.

[@RiverCertified]

I missed it if there was

[@johndennison8190]

What are you using in the water in your bait cooler

[@RiverCertified]

It's called better bait

[@johndennison8190]

@@RiverCertified thank you

[@santannathegreat5167]

Go cubbies!!

[@RiverCertified]

Yessir!

[@jacob2790]

How far do you float on a fishing trip on average? I can do about 20-30 miles in a day but it leaves little time for fishing on the Arkansas. I know it depends on how long you have, supplies, etc, but I'm curious about your mileage vs. time spent fishing and camping.

[@RiverCertified]

If fishing is the focus, I'll usually go about a mile per hour. Sometimes a little faster, sometimes a little slower, but that's probably about the average.

[@richgeyer1824]

What’s your thoughts on the bait cooler from ws?

[@RiverCertified]

They're legit man.

[@suthernsavage5643]

Best thing ever is to sit in my lazy boy, eat an unhealthy amount of hamburger helper and watch river certified

[@royschlickeisen2539]

👍👍👍👍👍🎣video

[@nobodylistenstodenny]

Attaboy 👊 👋

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Dennis!

[@MRdugger420]

Yum Buttercat

[@RiverCertified]

Tough to beat em

[@chadwright7614]

Lets freakn go

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yeah!

[@henryf1370]

Where did he fish at

[@PaulLorenzini-ny2yw]

Nobody ever heard of good Vermont fishing......come up and show us where it is, on us!!!!

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate the invite man

[@clo130]

Always bring nightcrawlers.

[@deadpanfish]

Waterlands are pretty cheaply made in Thailand. Never gonna spend over $100 on those again til they become more durable. Granted I wear them every day. But even cheap sunglasses have better lenses and the rubber doesn't deteriorate because of sun screen. I maybe make them in the USA too, Mugatu?

[@whystop3388]

😁

[@chadsanders5967]

where is Spencr, this guy said he wasnt hungry!!!!!!1 LOL

[@MattWilliams-vf8kf]

We fight the damn gar every year, seems like they are getting worse

[@atuuschaaw]

♥

[@wstewart5532]

do you like flatheads over channel cats for eating?

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

I prefer the cutbait myself.

[@RiverCertified]

Absolutely

[@Mr.T-BAGGIN-UR-MOM]

4:50 thats what she said

[@Mr.T-BAGGIN-UR-MOM]

Recovery at 5:22

[@Chuck-e7d]

River Rats,WOOO💪✌️👍

[@RiverCertified]

Yessirrrr!

[@glennflake5732]

Cheapest bait caster reel with a clicker for an occasional cat fisherman ?

[@koreywilliams4570]

I almost caught a gar once. Glad I didn't, it came up to the surface for a second and that damn thing had to have been 6 ft long 😑

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

Just need a rope and some extra long needle nose pliers.

[@RiverCertified]

They're some gnarly critters, but definitely a ton of fun to catch.

[@koreywilliams4570]

@@RiverCertified I had some livers in pantyhose and he kept ripping the bags up and eating all my bait. I could feel him getting caught a couple times but he kept getting loose. Then I remembered they have all those teeth and are kinda hard to catch.

[@steveburlingame1935]

The mississippi is so low in bettendorf flathead had a hole under the rocks as it was drying out he got himself out on to the sand he had 20feet to water he died 4feet from it bet he weighed 30lbs sad day