Summer Time Flathead CATCH AND COOK!!! (GIANT FISH!)

It's a pretty special deal to be out on the water and make a meal from a fish you caught and landed. I mean they taste good no matter where ya eat 'em, but I think the best spice you can add is from cooking 'em up at the water's edge! As far as conservation goes, I recommend ya keep the smaller ones and let the big ones go for a variety of reasons.
1. Most small fish never live long enough to get big (they die from disease, stressful water temps or levels, predation by other fish, human impacts like chemical spills, etc)
2. Small fish make up a significantly larger portion of the population.
3. I let the large fish go because statistically, they have a much higher likelihood of reaching even larger sizes considering the odds they have already overcome.
4. I think about all the nights I didn't catch a big fish, and each one I keep makes it just a little bit harder next time.
5. They take a long time to grow, especially up north. If I knife a 40 lber, it could take 2-3 DECADES for that fish to be replaced. I'll be 50-60 years old by then.
Honestly though, that's what I do and why I do it. If you keep a fish that's legal to keep, good for you. Complaining about someone following the law would be like me complaining about someone for driving the speed limit and wearing a seatbelt. Good luck on the water, for real. And if ya get a giant, think about letting them go.
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[@colinpennington2090]

I’m almost certain that’s the first flathead I’ve ever seen you harvest. I figured you didn’t do it. I don’t harvest many fish, but when I do it’s usually a flattie under 5 lbs. They’re definitely the best tasting!

[@ludahfang559]

Lmao . The glasses promotion got me laughing hard at work.

[@RiverCertified]

Hell yes🤣

[@dadams8205]

Love Ryan's Marquette Warriors shirt. Brings back Al Mcguire memoires. I have also been wanting to catch my first flathead for almost as long as the Marquette Warriors days. Great video!

[@RiverCertified]

Good stuff sir. Hope you find one!

[@righteousfishing3163]

To whomever reads this: You are amazing and blessed! And loved Dont ever forget that!

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate that

[@ivorybryan3261]

MAN! I was not expecting to come to a catfish channel and get choked up.

[@maem9246]

💜✝️📖👉 " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. " PHILIPPIANS 4:13 👈📖✝️💜 " Thanks so much for sharing your kindness and love with the viewers who read these comments ! God bless you, and yours, in Christ Jesus' name. Amen ! Our Saviour loved fishermen ! "

[@ryanhenderson4254]

I catfish any chance I get but in the off time I'm non stop watching your vids. Thanks for being consistent and staying true to the sport. Love the vids!

[@RiverCertified]

I'm just glad you enjoy them man! Good luck out there!

[@WindyCityWarden]

Spencer I love your videos bro! Me and my homies love to watch your videos together and learn new things. We catfish over in SE SD. Keep the videos coming bro. This is one of the best outdoor channels for sure.

[@RiverCertified]

You're close to some great water! Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@day1fishing603]

Thumbs up before it starts..great content once again. And always good to see the bendo🎣

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you sir!

[@robertvalencia2695]

Spencer, you crack me up! Love it and keep em coming!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad yoy get a kick out of the videos!

[@Nik-gh6gz]

Good advice with letting em go. Another reason to let them go is that small fish are much lower on the food chain, so It is much more efficient because less energy gets lost in transmission from sun to plant to baitfish to your dinner.

[@RiverCertified]

Didn't think of that. Great point. I appreciate you taking the time to share your insight.

[@Nik-gh6gz]

River Certified no problem and thanks for the reply! Take care of nature and it will take care of you. Ps: I like the new glasses!

[@briansuttles6743]

yes, big fish and little eater also great video. you caught some nice ones from small rivers. stay safe.

[@ctcraftii]

Fish cooked and eaten while fishing is always the best. Being at the top of the food chain doesn't suck

[@riverrat988]

Flathead are excellent eating . Great video as always. You are so dialed in right now. Zone

[@RiverCertified]

I've been spoiled without a doubt!

[@drw5252]

I love these videos that flathead catfish our beautiful keep the videos coming thank you Spencer and Ryan

[@letthemhatebullyz6175]

River Certified 💯💪🏽🔥 Killing it every time brother got me thinking is fishing really this damn easy 😂

[@denofphyre3005]

Great comments on why to let the Bigger fish go. Keep up the great fishing!

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you!

[@drewmedley768]

Best advertising I have ever seen 😂 keep moving forward man!

[@taylordeloach312]

he making 💰

[@norandavis856]

Get a French press. That’s what I use when camping. Just put in your coffee grounds, boil your water, and pour it in the press. Makes really good strong coffee and real easy and convenient when you are out camping

[@CatfishCameron]

That’s the key, good hooks and even better knots especially for your caliber of fish🔥keep em coming

[@RiverCertified]

It definitely makes me feel better about it!

[@michaeltimpe]

Love the videos, keep em coming!

[@RiverCertified]

Gkad you do!

[@grdray2138]

Nice fish Spencer. You're making me hungry again lol.

[@ryanharrod1155]

Bruiser 😁💪🏼 Glad Ryan got a nice one too.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks amigo!

[@cowboyjack328]

Looks fun. I Always enjoy your videos. Tried breaking in my new WSFMJ on flathead, but no luck. Put the wife on a bunch of channels this weekend tho so that was worth the trip. Keep up the good work.

[@RiverCertified]

Gotta love being on fish man!

[@fishingwcp]

Another awesome vid! I’m stuck out in New Mexico trout fishing for a few mo the but when I get to Missouri my kayak catfishing is on!

[@RiverCertified]

Sure beats no fishing. Good luck dude!

[@blakebednar3374]

Good video. Nice fish.

[@iansawyers776]

This is my new favorite thing on KZbin

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoy my immature sense of humor 😁

[@iansawyers776]

@@RiverCertified definitely. You Def make me wanna fish. We're about to go down to the bayou after laundry and coffee get done. It's about that "time"

[@lukechenooutdoors4377]

Always have to hurry up to watch your videos right when they come out

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate it dude!

[@josephvincent5353]

Honestly, I've been drinking.. but I usually don't get sucked into ads, especially on KZbin, I sniff it out and fast forward, but I didn't even notice.. you caught me off guard and I love it. 👏 Congrats to you 🎉.😂

[@RiverCertified]

Now that makes me feel like I might be on to something haha. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ClarksOutdoors]

You know you’re serious when you have camp shoes!

[@RiverCertified]

Thats a great way to look at it haha

[@gregsmith3289]

I love these videos bro. Subbed and watching.

[@shanewoosley8303]

Great content as usual!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it!

[@ramoncasillas4490]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Straight beasts. And good job on the rice!! 🤙

[@RiverCertified]

Thank ya sir!

[@baggers-]

Ryan on the bigs! And no beers in sight ! Some good pull downs there guys and a turtle slurper that really tugged the wire

[@RiverCertified]

The beers were hiding haha. Ryan had a hot streak there for a while!

[@baggers-]

@@RiverCertified I guess the standard 1 large slurper a night for him lol I like his banter I must admit and Sam on board uou would make a good team on a stage

[@CatfishWeekly]

Another couple of great fish!

[@RiverCertified]

Thank ya sir!

[@DeltaRogueFishing]

Another great video! Keep doin what you do!

[@RiverCertified]

I'm gonna do my best!

[@lew-e]

Energy drinks make me crash early in the morning. Make yourself some cold brew coffee. Its a super simple process and is even stronger than regular coffee so you have to dilute it. Check it out, I think you'd like it

[@lindalong455]

Great fish enjoyed

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you did!

[@southernmafia9121]

15:58 “HERES YOUR FISH” 🤣😭

[@jamestboehm6450]

Don't worry about the weight, you're putting flattys on the bank. Still looking for my first one this yr. Blues and channels out the butt, but flats are few and far between. Keep up the good work Spencer.

[@rivermade1580]

Awesome vid I’ve always wanted to try flathead they look good

[@evanswetnam4731]

River Made best tasting catfish in the water in my opinion. Only problem is I find it harder to bring myself to keep them than a blue or especially a channel because flatheads are so badass 😂

[@scottodonahoe9505]

The pink meat on the the smaller ones are awesome ! Like any other pink meat !

[@RiverCertified]

😂😂😂

[@kpickett7730]

I swear you consistently hit nice fish! I need to get a boat or kayak. Guess I could just hike lol

[@hmoobbeast8425]

Damn I give you 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 cause you out there by yourself 💯💯💯

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks dude!

[@mattthulen9247]

Another quality flatty nice work!!! Is that back waters of the Mississippi River.

[@christophervalley7679]

Love this video, and just subscribed🎣🎣

[@RiverCertified]

Really glad you enjoyed it dude!

[@caseygrant636]

Love my Waterland shades.

[@RiverCertified]

That makes two of us 😁

[@sistaslab3159]

Awesome video

[@drw5252]

You look so delicious that's what Spencer says LOL to a ♥️😆😆😆😆😆😆 catfish I have seen a quite a few videos but not unlike your Spencer you do a really amazing job to make videos for us folks to watch thank you and God bless

[@charlesn.5501]

😎This Video made me happy....😎Very cool😎 💪🏽

[@dabz4daffy458]

What settings do you use on your go pros? Also your videos are the best and I have now started fishing more log jams haha.

[@eanderson2378]

I have glasses from them. Got them a month ago. They are great.

[@johnflowers2457]

Great catch. The rain sucks.

[@danwestrick6169]

MY P.B. IS 35 LBS, VERY NICE FISH, CONGRATS

[@spencersellner5112]

Love your channel. I really need to start recording my flathead fishing. I feel like my luck would do a 180 if I put a go pro up

[@MrSinister98]

I tend to get my best catches soon as I turn the camera off lol.

[@jamdragons8037]

Love the vids bro keep it up 💪👊👊👊

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you do!

[@afatheroutdoors8824]

Hey Brother, Just catching up on your videos and wanted to give you a tip on the catch, clean and cook. I saw that you brought Frank's hot sauce. Instead of using the egg, use the Frank's to hold on the flour or breading. It is so good and you don't have to worry about the eggs. Just a little tip. Great video and keep up the great content.

[@RiverCertified]

That's a good idea, especially cuz it wouldn't have to be kept cool. Thanks dude!

[@afatheroutdoors8824]

@@RiverCertified it makes great chicken sandwiches and fried chicken as well. We use Franks a lot when we fry.

[@justinshannon814]

I haven't commented before but just wanted to let you know that I love your videos. I'm subscribed and always hit the like button. We don't have flatheads here in central Pennsylvania but your videos make me wish that we did. They look like a lot of fun. The fried catfish always looks good too. You must have forgotten your tortillas this time eh? Lol. I probably won't catch a giant so you may as well keep getting them.

[@RiverCertified]

Really glad you enjoy the videos! There is amazing flathead fishing in western PA. Hope ya get out there and catch a giant😁

[@JericoHerculesProspectingLLC]

As always quality KZbin real life fishing entertainment

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoy em!

[@KeithDocReed]

I grew up in s.e. missouri on current river. My dad had a guide service so I always had tents and boats. Spent many nights sleeping on gravel bar.

[@RiverCertified]

That sounds like a great childhood man

[@marktempleton346]

Couple nice flatheads Spencer, I prefer a sandbar myself not a mudhole like that. LOL

[@RiverCertified]

Thats no joke haha

[@fishaman7834]

Awesome flatties!! Deep woods insect repellent needs to send you some products to promote if you keep camping with out a tent.. mosquito’s are no joke down here in south Texas.. I’ve only caught 2 flatties this year because the river I fish is infested with gar....

[@RiverCertified]

The skeeters haven't been bad at all this year. Its only justice cuz they were so bad last year.

[@fishaman7834]

River Certified there really bad down here in San Antonio Tx.. crazy how y’all’s rivers aren’t loaded with gar.. anyways keep up the awesome videos bro

[@bighook9345]

awesome video

[@brandonrace3736]

What's up Spence!! Fellow River Rat and avid Catfish Slayer. I was wondering if you could take some time to possibly answer a few questions about fishing for Kitties. First I'd like to say awesome channel your videos have me cracking up laughing all the time. The added subtitles and random stuff you say during your videos are a classic. Now to the fishing questions. First what would you recommend when fishing for Flatheads/ Shovelheads as far as the best times to fish for them as well as some live baits that tend to work the best? Second question is what gear should one use to land the Big kitties like the hook size, the LB line you use, float or bottom rigging, Rod Length, and the style Reel that should be used whether that be Spinning or Bait caster? Third and final question is when do feel like the best time to fish for catfish from Channel to Flathead and Blue? Thanks for making such entertaining videos and taking the time to respond to each of your comments on every video. I look forward to hearing back from you and the suggestions you have for catching more Catfish or Landing that One Big kittie.

[@RiverCertified]

Really glad you dig the videos man! I could write ya a big long message, but most of that info is on my website www.rivercertified.com I got a bunch of articles on all kinds of stuff!

[@azfishkid]

Hello If you will give me the time would you please give me a really good tip on finding flathead catfish I have not caught one yet and I've been fishing for them for years

[@RiverCertified]

Check out my website www.rivercertified.com lots of info on there!

[@dbcooper692]

Wow, you are in Iowa. I didn't realize the fishing was this good in Iowa. What is the best area to live and go fishing every day weather permitting for a retired person? I have done a lot of fishing in Minnesota. Nowadays I prefer catfish and stripper fishing. Out here in CA. where I live almost all, we have here is trout. I grew up on the beaches of Southern California and grew up fishing in the ocean. Now I live in the Lake Tahoe area of Northeastern CA. high in the mountains. We have cats and strippers in the lower elevations but the crowds are a problem. Thanks for your outstanding content. You totally know how to fish and make videos!!

[@seroogyw6238]

Great video!!! I saw a different video and they were fishing for Catfish and they hooked the Bullheads through the lips and for some reason where they were fishing it made a difference! Just some worthless information if you ever want to use it!! Oh and by the way GO BREWERS!!! 😂😂

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Out of all the Catfish species, I think flatheads are best tasting ones, I really never cared about channel cats, to eat that is, they just never tasted that good to me, no matter what body Of water they come out of. Even the farm raised channels ain’t no count, now Blues, I haven’t eat too many of them, if any at all, at least I don’t recall. Now Bullheads are pretty tasty! Their almost as good as a Flathead. A Flathead has that real nice white flaky meat, kinda like a Bass ( Black Bass or largemouth). Anyways, good deal Spence! Keep on keeping on brother man! Man that last one you caught here, he was full of piss and vinegar wasn’t he?! lol! Damn I see why, nice, real nice!

[@andrewwilson5438]

Love your videos man would love to come fishing with you sometime

[@RiverCertified]

Hope to have a guide service running next year. Ill keep ya updated on here!

[@brianchambers7070]

Where do you find those pole stakes you use? I really like that those look nice and sturdy and want to get some.

[@RiverCertified]

They're homemade

[@jaket4839]

Pretty sure there milikens sun shades company and kool video wish we had flatheads in 🇬🇧

[@RiverCertified]

You got it. Wish you did too!

[@jaket4839]

@@RiverCertified keep up the bad ass content 👌🏼🔥

[@clintbeastwood6149]

Can you do a in depth video of your setup for rivers please ?

[@jimmymeyer4415]

Yes a flathead catch and cook

[@RiverCertified]

Yessir

[@chasecoquet6297]

Nice video man! I got to ask if flathead tasten anywear as good as channels had a few channels in my life never thought to try flathead

[@evanswetnam4731]

Chase Coquet I’m not who you asked but from my experience flatheads taste way better than channels. Catch a flathead under ten pounds and prepare for one of the best tasting fish you’ve ever had.

[@ThoughtIwasFishin]

Maybe I missed it, but did you catch all those bullheads for bait, or buy them?

[@troygeer4547]

Recently, Watched a number of your vids and see the rivers filled with wood, some huge piles and some huge trees yet , often the river banks seem barren. Did all the trees wash away?

[@RiverCertified]

Floods move em around a lot

[@RyanMOutdoors]

Must have been a long day you seemed tired at the end there. Do you use the underwater dive light for your night footage?

[@RiverCertified]

I had just woke up haha. Yeah I use those lights

[@RyanMOutdoors]

@@RiverCertified I used one in a video and the light casted an outline around me. I had the light above the camera. What's your trick?

[@aaronsammons8658]

Is that basically like a drop shot with a slip bobber ?

[@shawnt9256]

Dude,earlier today you responded to my 2 comments,thats never happened before. Neither stache nor mf'er has Thanks man,it made my year... Was wondering if you guys were made up,or aliens,hell that made it easy for me to pick who's my favorite. Today,you made a fellow flattie chaser a very happy man. Stay safe and i truly wish you and your family the best. Happy holidays

[@RiverCertified]

I try my best to respond to all of them. Getting tougher to do it, but I genuinely appreciate all the support and it makes my day that so many people get a kick out of my videos. For real man, means a lot. Same to you and yours!

[@jacquelinecarpenter3960]

Good to see Ryan finally out. Do you charge him for guiding. Lol

[@RiverCertified]

He brings the beer haha

[@garybramblett3045]

Got to love a big flatie

[@RiverCertified]

I do😁

[@geekroomlife5850]

Boats been in shop a while with Trim issues, RC videos are getting me through the week. The bank aint cutting it

[@willkuss5374]

Keep on it, tight lines forever.

[@jimmieharris994]

Hey Spencer I'm a follower and admire what u do but I have some info that might help you out on hook ups and bites when using your yellow bellys take a pair of side snips or a pair of regular pliers and cut all 3 fines off the bullhead

[@Jake-xy9lt]

Mercy that thing was huge. Question, and tell me if I'm being a Gina but I've always been told that flatheads taste muddy unless you soak them in sprite first. Is that true and you're just used to it, or am I totally wrong?

[@RiverCertified]

Hahaha nah man, they're delicious. Just rinse em off and fry in chunks or grill em.

[@Jake-xy9lt]

@@RiverCertified it's time to go buy a new reel for my big boy rod then...I hooked into something last summer that completely broke the anti reverse in my big reel and I haven't bothered to replace it yet.

[@rylee4463]

Who's your favorite Cubs player Mine is Anthony Rizzo

[@codyrobison6817]

Do you have a video showing how to rig up the whisker seeker bobber like you do?

[@ethanlayne9757]

What reels do you use?and what rods?

[@toddbogeart6757]

Sometimes the nursery is open.Happens to us all man no matter what we wat out on the plate.Chef

[@tompane1100]

Why do you use J hooks instead of circles? I only ask because I’m thinking about switching to Js because I have been losing fish.

[@RiverCertified]

Seem to hook more flatheads with em. I don't do as well with Js for blues tho.

[@nateitscake88]

What are you using for bait?

[@edbrown3047]

That's a great night for sure

[@RiverCertified]

Thank ya Ed!

[@andrew4806]

What’s that bait cooler yah got? DIY?

[@RiverCertified]

Its a prototype im testing

[@tobywilliamson5213]

Old josh needs to catch more cats , but a good tug is great no matter what species , I said you were out doing old stache stain lol

[@RiverCertified]

Keep giving him a hard time 😁

[@tyrailr]

good times! 😎

[@RiverCertified]

You ain't wrong!

[@henry_lucyy5485]

Where do you fish in iowa what lakes or rivers because I'm down in coralville iowa and I cant catch squat I really want to get my first flathead

[@OscarOutdoors]

From 1 to 10 ( ten being the best flathead bait). Where do them Bullheads fall?

[@RiverCertified]

If probably put em around a 7 or 8

[@OscarOutdoors]

@@RiverCertified Dude, What are the 9's and 10's baits? If you dont mind me askin..

[@DezmoReborn]

Caught a 27lb Flathead on the 3rd, tried to get my nephew to help reel it in and he just wanted to go back to the cookout lol you can lead a kid to fish but you cant force to be a fisherman.

[@RiverCertified]

Wow... thats a little disheartening

[@DezmoReborn]

@@RiverCertified you're telling me man. 4 year old me would've needed a sedative to stop me from being excited about fish.

[@joshuamccleary8252]

Got out before the rain smart move. Gott be better than paddling in a downpour lol

[@RiverCertified]

😆😆😆sometimes the best of intentions don't end well

[@alfredodirks3537]

Bugging out at 2:30am would be entertaining content... how the heck do you see anything and you must have a good safe parking area to leave your truck unattended overnight and sometimes longer. really nice fish for tight waters!

[@RiverCertified]

Its definitely entertaining but ya can't see anything on camera. Ive tried. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@boyz350ful]

All caught with bullhead?

[@fakefakerton5044]

My 3rd world country parents : Mom:. That guys just wasted perfectly edible size fish as bait. Dad:. Give it a few, he'll get 10x his investment back.

[@RiverCertified]

hahaha that's great