I love tournament fishing, but I can’t wait to see you pulling big flatheads out of brush piles in small water, Spencer!

@collinbyers8904

Ай бұрын

Yep same man same

@boxingstarcmbballer8797

Ай бұрын

I love them old videos as well bro 👍 hopefully he can get on some of them this year 💯

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I've been scouring google earth and scheming up some spots to hit. I'm getting excited myself.

@ryanharrod1155

Ай бұрын

So do all his old subscribers. That’s the whole reason I subscribed. Now he’s just another guy in a boat.

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

@@ryanharrod1155 I'm not sure if this is a compliment or an insult

Sure miss you pulling that yak up to a big log jam and pulling a big flatty out of it

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Me too. Hopefully I luck onto a few this spring and summer.

Stormy day, no Bimini top. Perfect!! Hey, that first Flathead looked hungry for sinkers. Lol

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

It's funny how it works out that way lots of times. He was spared from eating sinkers haha

I can see how tournaments kinda take the fun out of it, but just as a spectator the little hit of adrenaline is exciting.

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

It's a grind, but I'll keep chipping away at them here and there. I'm glad you enjoy watching them.

Life is too short. Go and do what makes you happy and relax. Fishing is meant to be enjoyed. Not stressful and tension running high, like tournaments seem to bring. I wish you all the best in whatever you are doing. Cubby

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I enjoy the competition. My balance with it is a little off I guess. I appreciate it sir.

@delculbertson2369

Ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified I totally understand

Glad to hear your heading back to your roots, looking forward to a kayak camping trip with your boys ryan and sam

Love seeing the tournament fishing. But you should definitely get back to the yak fishing. Catching monsters in tiny water. Just keep doing you brother!

@ifishcatfish

Ай бұрын

there is no going back to that. These things are one way

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to it too. I love kayaking and it's been a while since I've had the chance to tangle with a good one out of the tupperware.

Personally I enjoy the lower stress levels of non-tournament fishing. Regardless, I'll be watching. Your content is always top shelf. Thanks man.

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

And I appreciate that immensely. I'm always trying different stuff. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't haha.

22 you so much for sharing these fabulous fishing videos. I really can say that I have learned alot from watching. Dude you're quite the guy. However, I' must say in my opinion that it's mighty concerning watching you fish while it's thunderstorms out. Please be very careful and stay safe. God bless you and yours.

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

And I'm glad you enjoy them. We would have took cover, but the lightning was short lived enough where it would have been past us by the time we reeled everything in. Thankfully it all worked out. I appreciate the concern.

I'm with ya Spencer, nothin better than not having to catch and no time limit for less $$$ 👍👍

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I'm gonna fish a few tournaments this summer, but I'm gonna do a whole lot more fun fishing for sure. Focus more on having fun than catching fish.

Hey man never give up . Persistence always pays off. Totally enjoyed video.💯💯👍👍

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I'm persistent if I'm nothing else. Glad you enjoyed the video man.

Appreciate the consistency of uploads. Nice to unwind after work by watching a video 👍

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

You bet man. Glad you enjoy em.

Do what makes you most happy man and don’t stress it. Love watching your videos before going to bed waking up at 4:30 to do the 4:00 to 2:00 everyday, one of my highlights for sure.

You’re as real as it gets man! You’re a great teacher. I’ve seen a lot of your videos for some years now. This is the first one where I’ve heard you swear lol. That’s my go to catch phrase when it’s not going my way 😬. Any adventure is always fun so bring it on! Also Sam and Ryan are an awesome addition… anyway thanks for the fun. You should get rid of that stupid hat though

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I do my best to not do anything more than be myself and share what I'm thinking. I'll have some fun adventures coming up. Go Cubbies!

Them tournaments can really be a kick in the nuts to your confidence as a fisherman. It seems we always do the worst when when our confidence is highest. My best tournaments are when I can just mentally treat it like any old day out on the water fishing for fun. The tournament mindset speeds a lot of people up mentally and makes them rush. You're a great fisherman, most the guys I fish with learned everything they know from your videos. Keep your head up player, you'll have your day in the sun.

Awesome video man 🎣🎣🎣🎣

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

Whatever you do I look forward to it brother. 👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾🙂💯

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

And that means a ton man. You're the man!

Hey Spencer ….. enjoyed the video …. Definitely can’t wait for your kayak videos. It’s May 9th at 6:15pm …. I’m headed out to see if I can catch a a 35” plus channel cat to beat my last PB. Last one was 33 inches but he was a fatty. State channel record is 29 pounds. I called the state DEP and they have no certified scales in my area. However, the guy I spoke to told me to send me a pic if I catch one in that range. As always, Dan

Getting back to the river certified I started out watching I fish a few tourneys here and there but my passion is stream fishin channel cats and smallies just got a kayak to go get a bit farther than I like to hike into

That tournament fishing can be tough. Great video Spencer keepem coming

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

It definitely will push a guy, especially the lack of sleep. Thanks for watching.

Great Video. As long as you chasing them whisker fish or ones with stripes. We are with ya

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

And I appreciate the hell outta that

I like watching your creek fishing with your yak also, still great footage of your tournaments. Awesome videos bud💪💪💪👍👍👍

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy them both man. I'm looking forward to getting back in the tupperware haha.

Tournaments or not this one of the best fresh water fishing channels out there! Im going to watch regardless! I hope you catch a giant spencer and ill be here to watch it!! Hit that like button folks!

Definitely one of the biggest hopefully see you at the rising sun tournament in September it's usually about same amount or a little bit more boats but definitely a blast.

Hey Spencer. Better luck next time. And all you can do is try your best. And you for one, always do that. Back when I was younger and fished carp and catfish tournaments myself, there was ALWAYS alot of luck that went into winning them. You'll win your share, I'm sure of it.👍🏻Always appreciate your videos bud.

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

The only thing I'm in complete control over is my effort and I try to keep that at the front of my mind. I'll keep chipping away at em. Thanks man.

@darrenangle4493

Ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified That's about the best a person can do. As long as a person puts forth good effort into something it usually always pays off. For sure

Good evening Spence and everyone else

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Good evening

I’m sure a lot of people say this but I would love to come on the boat and go fishing with you one day! Keep catchin 👍

Good stuff guys!

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it man!

Wow Spencer. Damn it 🤯. Use your words Spencer hahahaha. You are the most chilled, no swearing, which I appreciate. But sometimes you just need to let those words out 👍. Another exciting video.

Well that says it. If you take the fun out, what's left. Just fishing with no expectations is the best kind. Have some fun with it. But always, stay safe.

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I'm definitely gonna go have some fun. Thank you kindly. I appreciate all the kind words and support.

Great video like always Spencer. Yes, tournament time does fly by.

Bud fishing competitively is extremely taxing and tough, you'll be going up against fellas that's been covering these waters for decades and that makes it tough along with the unpredictable weather. I say do what you like best but still fish a few tournaments each year. Also, I am a firm believer that Skip and Wood need to be in the boat on tourney day! When those fellas are in the boat you do some of your best fishing! Keep it up, win or lose we'll be here waiting on each vid you post man.

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

That's what I'm gonna shoot for I think. Skip definitely would have been in the boat if the wind wouldn't have been blowing like it was. I think you're right though. He brings a little bit of luck with him. I appreciate all of that a ton man!

Love watching the videos, but yes I miss the small river stuff big time.. I would love to see a lot of kayaking and camping with you and Ryan and where did Denny go? I've been wearing out your old videos because they are more relatable..

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Same here man. I think Denny pretty much quit fishing to focus on some other stuff. Haven't talked to him in a long time to be honest.

You are my favorite fishing program and your personality. You are the stuff anglers are made of 😊

Bro that was one hell of a try and I like all your videos. But when you get down to the nitty gritty there's a special place in my heart for big flat heads in a kayak

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

That's good to hear man. I enjoy doing all of that stuff, so I think I'm gonna try to do it all. Hopefully I have time haha

I love your kayak fishing the most!!

I’m looking forward to you exploring too. These tournaments aren’t working out. LMAO. Jk. Always fun to see you in your element. Your outro is hilarious. Just keep doing you, it’s awesome.

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I've been fortunate to have a few top 10 tens and a top 5, but have definitely had some bombs. I've learned a ton though, and that's what I wanted out of it.

I enjoy your videos better when you aren't in a tournament. You seem more relaxed, happier, and of course you get to bring Skip! Love your channel and I hope YOU catch a GIANT!

Entry fee 20.00$ boat repair $150.00 you're correct the prefish hammers the fish,they aren't hungry, thanks for the trip Spencer, now have some fun and no stress fishing

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Yessir. I've been having a bunch of fun walking up and down creek banks chasing channel cats.

Great job Brother!!

Let's do this brother keep the faith!!!!!

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I appreciate it Brian!

👍👍👍👍👍still a great 🎣video just a tuff day. Be watching for the next one.

Great video 💯👍

good job like watching alll . like the camp outs u do just haveing fun thats what i do

Back to the good ole days

What a good partner to have in such an awsome tournament holy crap all those boats goin out are awsome in the big leagues now 💪🏾!

Always love when you upload a new video bro 😎 and your content is always great keep up the awesome work and keep slaying em man

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I really appreciate that man. Hope you're catchin' em.

U do u, we got ur back 😅❤

Have never tournament fished. Hope to someday until then I am undefeated in tournaments. Go do what you enjoy. Love your content.

I love the tournament videos

Well no one can site ya for not paying your dues. Always enjoy. Thanks Spencer.

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. I appreciate ya man.

Every video you post I comment; here kittie kittie kittie 😅

I like how he say little flat head and proceed to net a fish bigger then anything I have ever pulled out of the water 🤣🤣🤣

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

It's funny how a nice flathead like that doesn't feel so special when other dudes are catching 40s and 50s haha

The content isn’t the same I like the small water kayak fishing

Can’t wait to see you doing the kayak/creek fishing thing, pulling up on a logjam and pulling out Ol Mr. Flathead!

I am itching to get out on my kayak too! Fishing from a boat on big water just isn't the same, somehow I feel much closer to nature in a kayak, just need the water to warm up a little bit here in Missouri.

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more. I got out on a little creek the other day and had a lot of fun.

Yes!! Bring on the flattys in the yak! Cant wait. Tis the season lol

I almost commented on your last video that I miss kayak Spencer and camp catch and cooks. Been following you since about day one and miss the old ways a little. Great work though still here and following.

I got my new PB this morning. 36lb Flathead on the Raccoon River with live bullhead. The tree shaker is from Troy on Swamp People.

Thanks,Spence! Are those Triple-Threats? Appreciate your adventures 👍🏼

Got to love the millennium seats!!!

@RiverCertified

12 күн бұрын

I'm definitely a fan

Lets go my guyyyyy

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Yesssiiirrrrrr

Love the videos. I swear I haven’t found one where you’re not eating in the mic 🤣

@RiverCertified

29 күн бұрын

Haha I get hungry a lot

It would be awesome to fish with you someday

Nobody understands the clumsiness felling when you go from crocs and tacky shorts to bibs and boots in one day. 😂

You the man I still haven't got a nice flathead yet. Buddy went with me got a nice one. I have a lot of small muddy rivers around me an I'm about to get a kayake to get away from the beatin path

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

The kayak will definitely help. I'm cheering for ya dude.

Tournaments take the fun out of it a lot of times. Take er back to your roots, my friend. I here the creeks are risin.

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

They have their ups and downs for sure. Looking forward to hoping in my tupperware vessel.

@ericallison4494

Ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified you ever check out Justin from KayakCatfush could be KayakKatfish. The man is the king of "Tupperware Boat" fishing. Fishes the Tennessee River mostly. Lot of tournaments.

Spencer, you need to show how to catch flatheads from a kayak.

Attaboy 👊

Do what brings you the most satisfaction...just promise to bring us along with you! 😉♥

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much. That part I can promise I'll do.

Awesome video. Love catfishing in the cold. And awesome boat. Quick question is what are the long black things hanging on the lines? Special weights?

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Thanks man. They're dragging weights.

Go Hawkeyes!!!!

One of the best channels I’ve found for river fishing keep it up bro 👍

Enjoyed the video. Was the Bimini top a seaark top and did u do something wrong to get it to break or just too rough and it should not be up under rough conditions. I am going to get a protege soon

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Glad ya enjoyed it. Nothing wrong with the bimini design, it was just super rough the first few miles from the ramp. Every single boat in the tournament had stuff break. I was able to repair it.

Who makes those kewl green rods love um .Awesome video

This is Decatur Alabama I witnessed some monster

Yep, my bimini did that on the first rough water ride. I replaced every rivet once I realized they used aluminum rivets... damn shame cause that setup is strong otherwise.

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I'll have her sturdy as a rock with those new rivots.

What are the low profile reels?

And thats why river fishing is better get back on your kayak Spencer its way more fun than hauling a boat spending tons of money in has and gear just a couple of rods and tons of fish! Love ya bro

Well out of all those boats, I sure hope you fellars got into some money, at least show ( win, place, show, you know) , that’s pony racing talk, that’s seems fitting there. Haha! Ain’t no way of Jerry rigging that Bimini top up? Shoot I believe I’d be trying to finger it out somehow, lol, know what I mean Vern? Haha!

My favorite pair of friends to watch fishing reminds me of me and my friends/family and a fellow iowan #iowaproud

@thchighflyerz

14 күн бұрын

Also I'm a cubs fan still rewatching 2016 lol

@RiverCertified

12 күн бұрын

Hell yeah man. Sounds like you guys have a good time on the water.

In your opinion what is the best fishing kayak? Thanks for the video Spencer 🤜🌟🤛🐬🐠🐬

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

It all depends on what you want to do with it man. For small water, it's tough to beat the crescent shoalie, but they're expensive. Ascend H10s are solid for the money.

If you want to get back to your roots just go catch some drum buds with Josh jk he's an awesome dude and inspired me to mushroom hunt

i have a catfish tournament myself not this weekend but next weekend. 10k to win at a local lake we fish it every year.

There are a lot of good catfishermen out there just most of them can't afford to do it for a living yet alone in a 60,000 dollar boat. Those seaark easy cat's though sure look purdy 🤤 one day maybe!

Kayak flathead here we come!

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Yessir. Gonna do some exploring new creeks here shortly.

what brand of rods are you using I would like to buy some Thanks

What’s with the blurring out of the sonar/fishfinder screens??

Well you got fish

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

We did luck onto a few.

Have you ever fished Pickwick?

Also how does the Sea Ark handle rough water?

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

For an aluminum boat it does pretty dang good.

No fish brothers !

Rivers are raging in iowa finally after 5 years

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I love it.

Me and my buddy Mel had many trips to wappapelo lake in Mo. and caught many catfish. Sadly he can't fish anymore, he's got diabetes so bad that he can't even get in and out of the boat. It's sad to see a man come to that reality.

@RiverCertified

10 күн бұрын

I couldn't agree more. My grandpa always said it's hell getting old.

Best budget polarized Sunglasses??.????

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

Definately Waterlands dude. My promo code saves ya 15 percent too. RC15

Come to Kansas and fish Milford!!

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I used to fish it quite a bit. It's a fun place.

@SWF734

Ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified oh, awesome! It’s a two hour drive for me so I fish it quite often obviously. Figured it would be cool to see how you break down a new reservoir

I've enjoyed watching most of your videos; but you have been looking more haggard with each video.. I hope you are able to get some rest as you get back to basics, and I look forward to seeing the next adventure. "I hope you catch a giant!"

@RiverCertified

Ай бұрын

I took a few days and slept in. It was a nice recharge. I appreciate the thoughtfullness man.

👍🤣👍😂👍

How does a catfish tournament not include any NIGHT TIME... seems strange

I really like his videos! I laugh a lot because he sounds like butt head!!!!!😁