The Fish BARELY FIT THROUGH THE HOLE!!! (Winter Fishing)

Its not everyday you get to see the fish equivalent of a hippopotamus pulled through a tiny hole in the ice, but when ya do, its pretty freakin' cool. We fished along the edge of a huge dropoff at blew my mind the size of the fish cruising along it!
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[@artcliff4631]

I have never in my 40 plus years heard of someone Ice fishing fo catfish Now I believe I have to go

[@RiverCertified]

It is nothing short of a good time, especially with a good group of guys like this!

[@suljo23]

I love your channel man. Your videos are never boring and I love the sense of humor. But most of all you have taught me a lot about fishing since I started watching your Channel 2 years ago. So thank you for teaching me to be a better fisherman. Oh and P.S. next time I will say hi when I see you. 😂 I was in your other video giving you that weird look because I didn’t know it was you.. Anyways thank you again and I hope you catch a big one River Rat!

[@allenriggs4116]

I here ya, I love this channel too, plus he's real good to his fans! Super nice guy, he always replies, I do have to say river certified is one of the best fishing channels on KZbin so I agree with everything you are saying and Spencer keep up the good work!

[@RiverCertified]

Don't sweat it man, sometimes people think I'm giving them a weird look. Then they just realize my face is messed up🤣🤣🤣 I'm just glad you enjoy the videos. Hope it helps you catch a few!

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate all the support dude! Really does mean a lot!

[@DRUCO316]

God I miss hard water fishing. I live in Kansas. The ice just doesn't stay around long enough for the past 10 years.

[@RiverCertified]

Might be worth a weekend drive north someday. You aren't that far away from it.

[@recordquest7988]

Man, that's awesome. I decided I'm going to Burwell this year to catch a big ol' Channel.

[@RiverCertified]

Do itttttttt!!!!!

[@jkoz931]

If that's the pond I think it is, I love fishing there in May, after my turkey hunting seasons. I finally have a kayak, and those channel cats are a big priority for me to target from the kayak this spring. I've had several days there with 20 or more big channel cats caught, with many fish pushing 20 pounds. Catching them from my boat is awesome, but I can't imagine one of these beasts dragging me around in a kayak.

[@RiverCertified]

Dude, they would be a blast in a kayak. I'm thinking about going back. We will see if I can find some time.

[@jkoz931]

@@RiverCertified I'd be happy to join you if you'd be looking for company. I'll probably head there a few times from about the 2nd week in May until maybe the 2nd week in June. That's usually when I always had my best days.

[@Turlesy]

Nice. Didn't expect this to be a video with some decent sized cats.

[@RiverCertified]

I guess I'm full of surprises sometimes. Mostly during warmer weather though😆

[@peterwallace9764]

@@RiverCertified - bloody nice & f/n cold 🥶 looking looking at it way over here in nice warm Aus & yeah nice video.

[@allenriggs4116]

Go catfishing and catch walleyes! Lol go walleye fishing and catch small mouths! LMBO keep em coming Spence!

[@RiverCertified]

As long as I'm catching, I can't complain too much. Unless I'm catching channels while I'm flathead fishing. Then I'll get crabby😆

[@attitudeadjusted9027]

We catch channels,blues , bass, and walleye all thru the same holes with the same bait. We go out the day before and scoop the snow off where were going to fish and let the light thru also. We've been known to cut holes and drop some cans of cheap cat food with holes in them thru a couple holes the day before as well. I've never caught a flathead thru the ice tho in 40 years of trying lol. Another great vid. Keep your powder dry young man.

[@RiverCertified]

Chumming aint a bad idea! Glad you mentioned it! I honestly don't believe flatheads eat when it gets cold, I was just joking about that. Thanks for watching sir!

[@attitudeadjusted9027]

@@RiverCertified They do eat when it gets cold you just have to put the bait right on their lips lol. I've got some holes on the Missouri River that they stack up on top of one another like cord wood. I've caught them completely covered in mud.

[@daltonengland2127]

I loved it when u had the fish in ur hand and he was like what is that thing😂🤣

[@RiverCertified]

🤣🤣🤣

[@shawnt9256]

Another fine River Certified Production

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed this one sir!

[@briansuttles6743]

nice video, too cold for me. i will keep watching, keep making them. stay safe

[@RiverCertified]

I prefer flip flops over boots, but I'll keep making due😁

[@rhinohd]

Looked like a bunch of fun! Awesome walleye and that channel was a monster! Happy Fishing!

[@RiverCertified]

It was a blast! Hopefully I can make it back before the ice is gone!

[@baggers-]

Watching you on here while watching Robson Green fishing Cornwall rays wrasse 4lb crawfish difficult to tear my self away from either of you ! Good video here Spencer ! Nearly ice season for you

[@RiverCertified]

Haha thanks man! I'm soaking up the nice fall we're having as long as I can!

[@peterwallace9764]

That was a great freezing video. Those depth finders & fish location + bait are unreal man. I used to go with my Dad on a rock wall catching Bream in mid-winter & I reckoned that was cold 🥶 but your cold 🥶 takes ur nuts up into ur warm gut. Enjoyed the video it was Hot 🥵. Too late in my life now to go try it. 🎣🛶🇦🇺

[@RiverCertified]

It's a blast. Id highly recommend it! Just gotta dress warm!

[@HookFaced]

I wasn't sure if my whisker seeker ice rod would work on a jawjacker. Now I know.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad I could be of assistance😁

[@riverrat988]

Good times and nice channels. For a catfish video you caught some nice Walleyes. Always great video

[@RiverCertified]

I like those walters a lot! I might have to try and get a few tomorrow 😁 Thanks for watching sir!

[@hookedcatfish]

Awsome buddy sonny the legend lol

[@RiverCertified]

Anyone who delivers pizza on the ice is definitely a legend!

[@colinpennington2090]

I think you need to hire a caddy when you go ice fishing. They could pull your cart for you. Give you advice on how to play each hole. That kinda stuff.

[@RiverCertified]

That is legendary. I need to make a spoof video like that!

[@shaneparker2785]

Great kitty fish Spence 😸

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Shane!

[@dalehayslip9756]

Good video keep them coming .

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it! I'll definitely have a few ice fishing videos coming!

[@zachgarrett9199]

Great show! Always entertaining!!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it dude!

[@johnkyko2716]

Thks for letting us enjoy your torment. While I sit in a nice warm house .

[@RiverCertified]

No such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes😆

[@ScottyhillakaFishn4Him]

Dude that looked like a blast!!!

[@RiverCertified]

You aren't wrong man! I hope I can find time to do it again before the ice is gone!

[@fishslayer6363]

Those cats where channel cats

[@RiverCertified]

I know. I was joking. Dang sarcasm.

[@mannyfishing1816]

Nice video man ✌️✌️

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Manny!

[@reelvillecatfishing6449]

Thats what she said!🤣🤣

[@RiverCertified]

Not to me😆

[@reelvillecatfishing6449]

@@RiverCertified good answer🤣

[@xaiyang8668]

Biggun!

[@RiverCertified]

For my standards it definitely was!

[@ronrickettsjr1156]

no ice here in TX but I may have to try it if they deliver pizza like that...Good times

[@RiverCertified]

Sonny volunteered luckily. He's the man! Hope you're staying warm down there!

[@icomplainalot533]

Keep up the good vids

[@RiverCertified]

I will do my best!

[@billybobber901]

Well looks like I missed out on a awesome time. Great video

[@RiverCertified]

Sadly, you definitely did!

[@billybobber901]

@@RiverCertified hahhaha

[@tommywilliams20]

Def a channel cat

[@mattyoung589]

Nice vid man, wish we could get good ice here in NE Ohio

[@RiverCertified]

Been a pretty mild winter overall. I can't complain too much. Better hit the river!

[@erickramirez9805]

“Orale wey” haha

[@RiverCertified]

😆😆😆

[@carnage_cords]

@@RiverCertified what pound line do you use on your rods

[@RiverCertified]

@@carnage_cords 85 lb braid and 30 lb leader

[@carnage_cords]

@@RiverCertified do you use a certain brand of spinning reel

[@RiverCertified]

@@carnage_cords I like all penn spinning reels.

[@glennevitt5250]

You can have all the ice fishing you won't Spencer I'm Good 😃🖐

[@RiverCertified]

Haha I get it. Heading south in a month!

[@ejjones50]

That 1st one is a channel cat

[@RiverCertified]

Yeah, I was just joking around😁

[@ejjones50]

@@RiverCertified lol 🤣 I kinda figured that

[@ejjones50]

Question is it alot more complicated than regular bottom fishing?

[@RiverCertified]

@@ejjones50 Not at all. You just gotta punch a hole in the ice and go. Dress warm😃

[@ejjones50]

@@RiverCertified thanx I'm going to try it

[@jessestanfield-brokencurlo1448]

very "cool" thanks for sharing!!

[@RiverCertified]

I see what you did there😆

[@StephenGilmartinJr]

That's what she said

[@RiverCertified]

😆😆😆

[@sistaslab3159]

Awesome video

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you

[@whiskerwhisper]

How are you gonna get that big head through that tiny hole! Enjoyed it as always lol

[@RiverCertified]

🤣🤣🤣🤣I've never had that problem before.

[@FishingKit]

We went walleye fishing and caught catfish. Fish are weird.

[@RiverCertified]

You sir, are correct. Except for channels in open water. That's usually a done deal.

[@sinkorswimfishing8555]

Cool video!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sinkorswimfishing8555]

@@RiverCertified very much so! Being from iowa i enjoy catfishing! Never got one through the ice that has bit it!

[@azbbcatfish23]

Nice vid RC

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Jay! You're the man!

[@edbrown3047]

Ice cattin is the best ice fishing there is..in my opinion

[@RiverCertified]

If only you could flathead fish through the ice. Then I'd agree hands down.

[@pioneer6432]

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[@RiverCertified]

Thanks for watching!

[@pioneer6432]

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[@pioneer6432]

@@RiverCertified ...thank you for the interesting video !

[@cokleecuz4824]

Nice vid that's y I like drilling 8in holes never know was head gonna pop up ahaha stAyd hookd

[@RiverCertified]

😆😆😆first 8 inch hole I've drilled in my life

[@porknbeans7407]

That’s what she said! Lmao

[@RiverCertified]

🤣🤣🤣I was kinda waiting for that.

[@georgefrencl7724]

You and pigpatrol tv need to colab for some big flatheads

[@RiverCertified]

I tried to ice fish with him, but he never replied to my text when I gave him dates to go.

[@chamblen4]

i'd of called those giants channel cats. Where do you stand on the new speculation that the current world record 58 pounder may have been a channel bluecat hybrid?

[@RiverCertified]

Looks like a channel to me, but I'm not a fisheries biologist or taxonomist, so my opinion doesn't matter too much. All I know is the odds of that are extremely low.

[@WEMS20]

Roughly where is this?

[@henrybusenbark4679]

Are you a wrestling coach

[@RiverCertified]

I used to be.

[@kenvik6192]

Your gona need a bigger auger

[@RiverCertified]

Great problem to have!

[@rickjames9388]

Was that first catfish a blue or channel ?

[@lmfishing5807]

Rick James channel is what it looked like it had more of that brown color and the fins looked like a channel

[@Indiancreekgunsmithing]

You don't catch blue cat where there's ice most of the time

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely a channel. I was just joking about it being a blue.

[@lmfishing5807]

River Certified yup I figured that out after a minute my bad 😂love the videos keep it up!

[@lancebmaxey4268]

Hole 821 lmao

[@RiverCertified]

Real life ice catfishin'

[@stevenhowell4694]

winter sucks

[@Mikey1951ful]

No ice fishing here in South Carolina!

[@Indiancreekgunsmithing]

Yeah but you have 50° weather while we are freezing our asses off

[@RiverCertified]

Its not my favorite, but I try to make due.

[@mauritobias8759]

SOOOOOOOO WHERE DO YOU GO 💩💩💩💩

[@RiverCertified]

Haha I usually try to take care of that before I get on the ice

[@joshwilson701]

First!

[@RiverCertified]

You are obviously the man!

[@joshwilson701]

River Certified LMFAO nah you’re the man spencer!

[@zekeparvin2267]

Jaw jackers 👎.

[@RiverCertified]

I like em so far. What don't you like about em?