The KEY To Catching BIG FLATHEAD CATFISH!! (River Fishing)

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[@IEchuckie]

The wife has a hard time understanding that I'm not fishing I'm catching bait.😅

[@RiverCertified]

I just say I'm doing my chores haha

[@matthewhostetler2044]

I just don't tell my kids what the fish they caught is being used for 😂 ​@@RiverCertified

[@stevebeck57]

Love it when you fish with Ryan. He is like my buddy, always has a comeback for everything. Love what you do and thanks for sharing.👍🏼♥️🙏

[@RiverCertified]

He has a never ending list of one liners. Glad you enjoy all the videos!

[@RicardoHaruoIriguti]

Fishing for bait is always fun and keeping them alive sometimes is hard, I love the tips! Good cats BTW, Spencer, thanks for sharing!

[@RiverCertified]

We're on the same page there. Glad ya enjoyed it dude!

[@Nezlyn]

Always love seeing you and Ryan crush it together. The entire intro bit of you just chatting and passing on knowledge felt very personal, like I was hanging with an older sibling.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you enjoyed it all. I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@casualangler576]

When I'm fishing for sunfish I like to use a dropshotted earthworm or with a couple of split shots, it works pretty well for me

[@foreverfishingillinois815]

Staying hydrated is Key brother

[@RiverCertified]

A million percent

[@KanokieCatfish]

In the early 90s we had bats that would eat bugs around the street lights . Anyway I told my science teacher about it and he said he would like a specimen to study. So when the bats started feeding around the street light I got my fishing rod and a crank bait threw it over the power line just in front of the street light and caught two right away. The science teacher was surprised and thrilled to have them in his class. For the life of me I can not remember his name.

[@attitudeadjusted9027]

Batman?

[@RiverCertified]

Sounds like an interesting guy. The only bat I had in my classroom was one I caught in a butterfly net flying down the hall.

[@jeffsavagejr1858]

I absolutely loved your comment "once he made up his mind he made up his mind". Love the videos keep em coming, always liked the ones with Ryan in them he seems like a cool dude

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya got a kick outta that. Hopefully Ryan and I can find some time to get out next week. We've fished a few times and haven't been very lucky haha

[@Yeeyee69420]

Glad too see the whisker seekers in the water again

[@adamteague5053]

Great video!! Glad to see Ryan make an appearance. Hopefully more to come and more flatheads.

[@kellyhill4410]

Thanks for the bait tips and the fishing video. 🤜🌟🤛🐠🎣🐠🐬

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it man.

[@pedrocruz4710]

Good trip Spenc! Thank you for the bait tips

[@jeffreyneely9283]

Great video Spencer as always, information on bait saving was spot on .Thanks 💯💯👍👍

[@archeryhuntermike6701]

We need another catch cook and clean fishing video my son & I love watching you! Keep them lines tight amigo 👍🏼

[@RiverCertified]

I just got one edited up for next week. Not sure if I want to post it Monday or Thursday yet. I'm glad you enjoy them though!

[@patriciapowell3824]

Great fishin Spencer. As always I throughly enjoy. Be safe and God bless you and yours. 😊😊😊😊

[@pstonedawg9576]

Bait is key !! Tight Lines Captain Spencer 🐟🐟 🐟 Thanks for the info

[@pigsandapples]

That was a really interesting/useful vid. Thanks man.

[@scotthoover9639]

Awesome video Spencer thanks for sharing just what myself and everyone else needed to see thanks again

[@RiverCertified]

You bet Scott. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@curtisfawver8655]

I know it’s hard to do, but we need more videos with Ryan flathead fishing. Those were always entertaining!

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed. It seems more and more difficult to go fishing with him every year.

[@finaloption...]

Thanks bud! You're a great teacher.

[@Hambonicus72]

Thanks for the information on bait tanks.

[@randylippert6416]

I'd be havin as much fun catching bait, another great video Spencer 👍👍

[@bennydw3]

Thank you for this info!

[@DreadyEDDY710]

Love when we frequent the same spots lol, that spillway is ridiculous at the bottom w bluegill

[@brianaguirre3401]

A dose of ryan makes a river certified video that much better

[@RiverCertified]

Ain't no doubt. Thanks for watching man.

[@TheDetroitman20]

Nice informative video. Thanks as always for sharing brother!! 👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾🙂💯

[@RiverCertified]

You bet man. Glad ya enjoyed it. You're the man!!

[@terryrathmel7496]

Lol its amazing how much fun it is catching bait! Atleast when ur catching them! Not so much when its a struggle!

[@mikeolson7188]

Im diggin those pods on Ryans boat,it was very nice of him to let you use his boat so u wont mess up your big boat trying to fish those smaller rivers.Good luck on the big uglies!!!!

[@RiverCertified]

As nice of a guy as ya get. Makes me want to get a jet again.

[@StephenGilmartinJr]

Nice guide layout on that bait rod! Might have missed something but that looks like you put that one together.

[@spencersellner5112]

I love flathead fishing. Best thing about it 90 percent of my time is spent constantly catching and taking care of bullheads. Then 10 percent catching flatheads.

[@mitchgleason7242]

Taking care of bullheads? They require almost no maintenance.

[@zachturner3443]

Awesome video man 🔥🔥🎣🎣

[@ramoncasillas4490]

Hey Spencer!! I hope you and Ella are doing well.....I haven't commented in a while. Although I don't ever miss any of your videos.

[@RiverCertified]

We're doing good man. I appreciate ya checking and taking the time to watch all the videos.

[@martyp.4037]

For Sunfish...2lb Test Line, no Split Shot , no Bobber, Red Worms or Gulp Maggots works best for me in SE Kansas. As soon as the line twitches...reel it in

[@pabllam8017]

Great video. Thank you. Stay safe.

[@Out-Fishing13]

Another great video . ... I don't when you recorded this video but , Hey Cubbie .... Let's Go Giants !!! I was hoping for a sweep , looks like you guys said Nope .. Lol Have a Great Day . Catch a Giant 🎣🐠

[@WhitneyBee87]

My trick to catching green sunfish when they are shy is to go without bobbers. That slow drop makes it look almost natural

[@markcaudill2572]

Love your videos man ,stay hydrated

[@RiverCertified]

You're the man Mark. Gonna keep the Gatorade stocked. Thanks a ton!

[@egregiousblunder5395]

I feel the river side wrenching man, I've lost so many tools in rivers and lakes I had to start keeping extras of the specific tools needed to adjust anything on the boat lol. We'll be going out chasing gills and greens this weekend just for fun, just sucks flatties are rare out here in my parts. But sittin in a lawn chair with a few brats and some watermelon bobber fishin on a summer evening is hard to beat!

[@RiverCertified]

That doesn't sounds so bad. Nothing wrong with an evening spent on the river bank reeling in channel rats either. I'm gonna do that with some stink bait next week I think once the flatheads get deep into spawn.

[@egregiousblunder5395]

@@RiverCertified I love fishing for channel rats using dip bait. I usually use Sonnys, that's by far been the best dip bait around.

[@QCBrian..]

Great video, I always enjoy fishin for bait, chubs and bluegill, maybe the occasional small carp too

[@RiverCertified]

And they all make great bait. Thanks for watching!

[@anthonyparr461]

Lots of work to catch the bigger fish . Lots of work to catch any fish sometimes, I don't think a lot of people realize how much work it takes . But damn it's fun . Fish on bud.

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Great video awesome fish keep those lines tight my friend

[@kylegrosvenor772]

Net man Woody!!! Glad he said hi. Personally, I like G Juice. Keep the big uglys coming!

[@kungfufluff]

Seeing all thw fishing is getting me excited for salt water fishing.

[@user-ic3pj6og3y]

Love to see you guys fishing together man you guys are my favorite team but you're missing one part of the 3.0 where is Big Sam

[@RiverCertified]

The man never stops working. He seems to only want to go on the big river trips. I'll get him out later this summer.

[@user-ic3pj6og3y]

@@RiverCertified is the Des Moines River Bank high the Missouri's ready to come out of the banks down here by Kansas City

[@RiverCertified]

@@user-ic3pj6og3y she's bank full up here and flooding up river of me

[@RiverRatCatfishing1]

I like the better bait. They have a shad version as well that works great for them.

[@jeffbelcher4646]

Thanks for these vids you do makes catching big ugly fish better

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Jeff. I appreciate ya watching!

[@mikewest712]

I highly recommend a thill slip bobber with a rubber bobber stop for easy panfishing. Changing the depth fast will put them in the cooler

[@RiverCertified]

If I fished deeper I'd probably use something like that. The peg Floats are just as fast.

[@RiverJunkie]

The flathead assassin making an appearance!! 😂

[@RiverCertified]

The one and only haha

[@fishlessfisherman1539]

I fish for bait fish a lot. I use bobber and hook. Why the split shot? Great to see the old man again. I thought when I seen skip he was gone. Who’s the new sponsor? You and Ryan rock!! Always a great video.

[@J.Co89]

You may have tried it but i have great success with sunfish etc in small creeks near ag fields with the Panfish Magnet kits. Preferably red and pink colors in that kit. Been catching alot lately.

[@shawnsderbyden1032]

Sun fish and bluegills are so easy to catch I usually just use a stick with some line or one of my kids little fishing poles

[@user-wd9jg5fi3m]

Great video Spencer

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stucook8622]

Cool video...thx

[@attitudeadjusted9027]

One thing you may want to look out for is the FDA has new standards for water and most cities are switching from chlorine to chlormine (spelling ?) which is a combination of chlorine and ammonia to treat water and to kill bacteria and its alot harder to get out. Youll need to research it for bait. Most water filters wont take it out and killed my womans house plants and her cats wont hardly drink it. We switched to rain water for both and the cats and plants much happier. We went to reverse osmosis for the house recently. Sorry about the run on sentence 🤯. Its important for alot of reasons. Oh and dont discount those small green sun fish. Some nights when they dont seem to be biting we switch everything to those small greenies and bam fish everywhere. Caught five over forty one night all on small greenies. Keep you eye on your water,😀. Great vid and keep your powder dry and your pantry stocked young man 💪😎🙏🏻

[@eviltricster8090]

I've found using just a mosquito hook and a piece of worm with no weight gets perch/bluegill fired up like pirahnas. They think it's a natural piece of food falling thru the water under its own weight, and the mosquito hook is so small they can't tell it's there until they slurp it.

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

The sponsorship part about whisker seeker answered a ton of questions I had, I just didnt want to do what a ton of people probably already have done and message you about it.

[@RiverCertified]

Yeah, it wasn't anything crazy.

[@Volfor321]

I think cats actually prefer sunfish over bluegill in my experience but red eyes are my preferred bait catch on rod and reel.

[@Flarexxxx]

I may not be able to fish on my birthday due to lightning but i can still watch some ol RC

[@gregunderwood5566]

I catch way more bluegills and greenies without a bobber you should try it

[@RiverCertified]

I enjoy watching the bobber go under regardless

[@hawkwrangler1950]

Get out of my spot. 🤣 I haven’t had time to get down that way yet this year.

[@baggers-]

Always good to see Ryan make an appearance but what have you done to the sasquach Sam ?

[@ericallison4494]

The wake-up Chan!

[@rogernull6151]

In Wisconsin, it's illegal to use fish from a different body of water. You can only use bait from the water you are currently fishing.

[@Gondrong78fishing-rf9zt]

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[@dustinwhite7938]

Try tossing the worm weightless. I slay them like that.

[@therezboysoutdoors44]

Looks like Spencer got his endorsement back with whisker seeker lol

[@jamestboehm6450]

A filter system that includes natural bacteria helps reduce ammonia drastically. It actually helps water quality and reduces bait stress.

[@tyharland1906]

Make podcast strong again 2024!!!

[@jimmyspoon1477]

I bought some of the better bait and the stuff they send ya extra is cool. Be safe ✌️

[@RiverCertified]

That's awesome man. It's good stuff!

[@AmericansWillRise]

4:12 birds are responsible for stocking many bodies of water.

[@FrankSinatra-kv6oe]

I grew up fishing the Missouri by Decatur need to get my rods out and try to remember how

[@RiverCertified]

Hopefully she isn't too high where you're at. I appreciate ya watching!

[@FrankSinatra-kv6oe]

@@RiverCertified not too bad on the loup.

[@nukem9119]

I felt your pain so much when you were trying to catch bait. So excruciating sometimes lol

[@RiverCertified]

It definitely can be, especially on public waters.

[@joshpeglow7404]

Awesome tips on bait, thanks for always throwing those little tips and tricks in. What brand are your green rods?

[@RiverCertified]

You bet man, glad it helped. The green rods are Rippin Lips Mediums.

[@Sixx2099]

Whisker Seeker tackle? Is this 2020? 😂😂😂

[@jeydonbieber4068]

The key to catching big catfish is swapping out that Chicago Cubs hat for a Milwaukee Brewers hat ⚾ 🎣

[@Mrbartone19651]

What pound braid are you using on your spinning reel in this video? Is it 20 pound braid? And what brand? Thanks! Love it when I get one KZbin and see you have a new video! Love all your stuff man!

[@riverrat988]

Our lives live around bait. Plain and simple

[@RiverCertified]

You ain't lying. I'm glad I finally got my bait tank dialed back in.

[@catchnamericawithjc7337]

Good to see dumb and dumber back together. Ryan my favorite and a friend. Sharp hooks to ya. And Spencer how’s the hand.

[@jakehernbloom2501]

First flathead of year when was this video taken yall are wearing winter gear lolol 😂😂😂

[@RiverCertified]

Right before it got really hot. Gonna get into the 50s this weekend. I don't hate it.

[@jakehernbloom2501]

@@RiverCertified my buddy just uses film from spring or fall and clips and editing videos to make it look like he catches em all the time lol we're not all dumb on yt

[@RiverCertified]

@jakehernbloom2501 you asked a question. I gave you answer. Not sure why you asked if you aren't gonna believe what you're told.

[@jakehernbloom2501]

@@RiverCertified lolol a little touchy aye 🤣 I must have had a bite 😆 🤣 😂

[@HorseDog5505]

what tackle backpack is that you had the worms in on this video?

[@ClarksOutdoors]

It looks like you have mechanic hands but it’s probably just worm fingers lol

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely just worm fingers haha. Thanks for watching!

[@tylerpreston7939]

What’s the name of those things you clip on your rods to hold the line when you have big baits? How do you find those? I want some. I fish from the bank and I struggle with big baits running off with the clicker or sometimes the current is so strong it drags my clicker out. Those would be very useful to me.

[@RiverRatCatfishing1]

I'm liking the bait tank. You use g juice at all?

[@krissleeth6402]

Where did you get that bait cooler

[@peterschulties3258]

Love it! Who's boat is this Spencer?

[@RiverCertified]

Glad ya enjoyed it. It's Ryan's boat.

[@High5fishing]

How do you keep the water in your big tank in the garage cool?

[@jeremystanton382]

No water is too small. You can find 60s in creeks less than 30 feet wide or you might not catch anything over a pound. Flatties are a trophy no matter how big.

[@StahlsBlues]

SPENCER 2024!

[@dehavonjohnson7593]

Spencer come to Chattanooga

[@RiverCertified]

I've fished there quite a bit. Love that river.

[@ericallison4494]

Is your bait bucket solar powered? I have so many dead D size batteries. I need one of those!!

[@nic2993]

Have you fished nw Iowa? If so do you know anywhere to start on the big Sioux or Missouri? Been channel catfishing for years but never actually tried for flathead out here

[@RiverCertified]

Not much, but I know they're in there. Some absolute giants in the Mo.

[@robbiesmith9786]

U all wisker seeker up when they goin to make multy bar

[@andrehaleta8401]

They call it toxic ammonia.

[@RiverCertified]

I don't think there's any other kind of ammonia

[@andrehaleta8401]

@@RiverCertified The decomposition rate of aquatic life is also something like 3000% higher than that for life above water

[@bleed_from_within_is_life9960]

I made 455 likes

[@justinmeans2065]

If you are ever in the Cedar Rapids area and need bait hit me up.

[@jimg1638]

Are you using Rippin lips rods now love um

[@RiverCertified]

I have a few. Great rods.

[@darionsimpson42]

What size weight do you use

[@danhandke5012]

👍💪👍👏🏻👍

[@ThatOneGuy-im8fc]

First comment!!

[@ThatOneGuy-im8fc]

My son and I looked for you at the fishing for freedom event in quincy but I think you had already left. Were both big fans of what you do.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm planning on being there again next year, hopefully with a better game plan. I appreciate all the support man!

[@BrandonSmith-jz3zt]

So wait, now you’re goin to the store and buying worms for bait? Did the magic gas can run out of worms?