Catfish Dave and Spencer would be a great combo to watch in action just killing time and bringing biggins in on the line

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I doubt he'd ever wanna fish with me. I appreciate ya watching man.

@thomasyoung6337

2 ай бұрын

Hey crazier things have happened

@user-yb3mp3lp7l

2 ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified You don't want to fish with him. He cries to much couldn't stand to be in the boat with someone like that.

@JD-bu7vt

2 ай бұрын

​@user-yb3mp3lp7l "there goes that dagblasted sun in my face again"😂

@Thunderheadgsp

2 ай бұрын

I would like to see that one. Would be a great combination. Spencer, I think you would enjoy it.

Holy crap, all the prespawn armchair pros are gobbling you up in comments today. Appreciate the video, and reminding me to put something besides circles in the boat. I really do enjoy you and Micka together. You two are my favorite fisherman to watch and learn from.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

It does appear to be the case. If I read them all, maybe I'll learn something. Glad you enjoyed it man.

2024 gonna be an insane cat season

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

It's definitely off to a good start.

As long as you have a great time thats all that counts, it makes you want to fish more tournaments, thanks for the trip Spencer

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Amen to that. Glad you enjoyed it.

On the water is always fun. Catching fish just makes it better. I sure would like to see you win one of these

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I'm gonna keep trying. Either way, I'm just glad I'm out there.

One of the most interesting catfish videos I've watched. You guys will no doubt dial this in more and more. Can't wait to see how it unfolds. Thanks man.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I'm gonna keep playing around with it. Hopefully expand beyond vertical presentations. Glad you enjoyed it man.

@randywilson6869

16 күн бұрын

Can you put it in the back

What an amazing video I was so excited the whole time waiting to see a giant pulled up. Wow what a bite.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Chris.

Awesome job Spencer that was a lot of flatheads keep it up and keep those lines tight my friend

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate ya man. Hope you do the same.

Awsome to see you two fishing together. Y'all will smash em on the next one.🤘

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it man. We're definitely gonna try!

"The imagery and content are astoundingly spectacular!"

Man that would be awesome and FRUSTRATING as heck at the same time. However I do remember my first time fishing 😂😂😂😂jk AWESOME VIDEO

Great video Spencer. Lots of action. Get yourself a dry erase board. That way it will be easier to keep track of the weights with the coinciding coloured float. That will help save time and you won't have to remember the weights during the tournament.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

That's a good idea. Thanks man.

Regardless of place, that was a hell of a day gents. Thanks as always for sharing!! 👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾🙂💯

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the kind words immensely man. Thanks for all the support!

Slump busters. You guys are gonna get to top soon. Great video

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

We're definitely gonna keep chipping away at it. Thank you sir.

Rough start but looks like the day got better. We always had issues fishing like that with circles style hooks and I ended up switching over to a traditional J style and Khale hook and the hookup rate was much much better. After that, I always kept a variety of J's and Khales in the box. Good to see Wood and Skip in the boat again as well!

@moegamatabrahams6773

2 ай бұрын

I'm a deep sea fisherman and we don't use circle hooks for jigging because they are not designed for vertical jigging.. circle hooks only work great when fish runs away from you..when you strike up it doesn't work

@randomidiot8142

2 ай бұрын

​@@moegamatabrahams6773 yep. Thinking straight point jigging J's that are super snaggy would help. Any turn in like an octopus would diminish that.

@billylusk3515

2 ай бұрын

I teally dont know but it looks like your hooks are barely in the bait, so much easier for the fish to pull the bait off of the hook

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

We tried kahle hooks with similar results. Sure wish I would have had some J hooks to try, but it is what it is. Thanks for watching as always man.

@krazikiddkash

15 күн бұрын

Try cut bait it’s cold give them a smaller profile where they have no choice but to bite the bait and try hooking the shad through the back of the tail

Great video brother! Drum bud being munched was great I laughed along with you. It was great, I said out loud "J-Hook" about the same time you did. Thanx for the long video. Good luck from the Oregon high desert.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Yep, J hooks are going in the boat permenantly from here on out. Glad you enjoyed it all. The drum getting eaten was the highlight for me too.

Awesome trip man. Tell the flathead assassin I need a podcast or something. Hope he ok. Appreciate the video as always.

What a boat full of flatheads! That is always a win!

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Bill. Definitely my favorite tournament limit!

Undoubtely a pretty funny day, Spencer! Livescope is literally a game changer, but it can trap you around smaller fish. That low hook up ratio is weird, specially for catfish. I actually have a poor hook up ratio with short lines using Gamakatsu Big River hooks, which I consider good hooks for long casting and live bait fishing, but my species are totally different ones. I’m getting used to circle hooks nowadays. Hope to see more tournament days here, buddy. And it’s always good to see Skip and Woody at the boat. I believe they bring you luck. Hope you catch a giant, Spencer, thanks for sharing with us.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

The crazy part about Livescope is it's just starting. Gonna be a lot of new tactics centered around it. It is funny how assumptions on hooks don't always match reality. I thought I was getting better with circles, but this day made me question that. Either way, glad you enjoyed the video man. Appreciate all the kind words.

Love watching you two fish together 💖🎣

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Here it is! Definitely wanting livescope even more now. 😂 That looks like fun. We were dragging baits all tournament day, plenty of teeners and one over 20, just couldn't find anything big. Looking forward to competing against you again one day, sir!

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

It's a handy tool, especially for catching bait. I'll be back down in the fall. See ya then man.

@caseycouch2450

2 ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified Looking forward to it, man! Hope I'm able to fish the one you'll be at and work won't have me on call.

Thought I was watching a rerun from last video 🤣. Great video buds you and Micka fish good together.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

We actually hooked the fish in the last video haha. Glad you enjoyed it!

Spencer never disappoints keep up the great work

Hell Fire, I'm excited. Y'all might get in the money. I got too much to say today. BAAASSSSSERRRRRR

GREAT job on a TUFF day of hook'n up!!! BEST OF LUCK on the next one!!!👍😊🙏🙏🙏🙏

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much man!

@myronhigh3527

2 ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified 👍😊

Man that side rod holder is in my way. I haven’t used it once since I been watching you

Love the tournament vids broski!!!!! Tight lines from Ohio!

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Glad ya dig em man!

Always have a good time watching your videos keep up the great video content

@RiverCertified

18 күн бұрын

Glad you like em man

Hey, I had fun. Thanks.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

You bet mark

Are there gonna be any new Iowa flathead videos this year? I miss seeing the flathead assassin and you go fishing!!!

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

We're gonna try. I'll be back in May.

Let's go! I'm early to this one! Can't wait to see how the tournament turns out!

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching man!

I live right here on the coosa and this years fishing been insane for me

Two grown men questioning their entire exisitence...haha. I felt for you guys on this one.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Accurate haha

It was good meeting you guys at the tournament. Went up river yesterday caught a few flatties but the river is just getting wound up you guys come back April 27th for our next one.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Glad ya got a few. I won't make anymore until this fall unfortunately, but I'll definitely be back

Very cool to see my 2 favorite KZread catfisherman to collab. hoping to make a trip down and fish with you soon brother. keep up the good work. Hit me up to plan something maybe this summer? lmk!

Love the videos Spencer, you’re killing them! Are those reels the Piscifun 400?

You are definitely on to something!

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I hope so. Gonna keep playing around with it. Thanks for watching dude.

Very enjoyable video.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

Lets go and do this!!!!!!

Cool video brother keep them coming peace out from Ohio Don T

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man, I'm definitely gonna do my best

Nice bunch of fish you guys caught

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Chuck

That chan looked delicious. Always be weary of crazy Bassers.

First time i watch your show. Very cool having a friend and a doggie to fish along with you. Keep on fishing.🤩🪸

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

You bet. Glad you enjoyed it.

Very cool to see you fishing in my home state

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

It's pretty awesome down here man

Damn brother what a good day to be on the water, wished you could of caught big daddy, good luck

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Can't wait till it warms enough you get back up north with Sam and Ryan another great video bud

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I got Ryan talked into coming down soon. Looking forward to that.

Awesome video ty

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Try the vertical jigging on these livescope fish with oversized spoons tipped with cut bait. As long as the treble hooks are big enough you should notice better hookups on your livescope fish.

Vertical Hooksets with Circle style hooks will be a heart breaker every time! 🤣

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

They've treated me good everyday but this one.

Big spoons with guts Spencer. Big spoons with guts.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I left my ice fishing tackle in iowa unfortunately.

Nice number of flatheads, can't even complain about the missed ones. Vertical is a different game, best done with "Js". I used to lake fish that style but I'd also use a two hook setup, tailing hook. Friend lived fulltime on a 40' houseboat on that river, getting up in the middle of the night to reel-in through the bedroom window. Eventually moved to the beach after his brother died in that big marina fire north of there few years back. Good luck in the next ones, but enjoy yourself also.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, vertical fishing for flatheads is a different beast than blues. I appreciate it man.

Totally enjoyed video ,looks like y'all stayed positive and thats what it takes.Jus t wondering did y'all use any off set hooks. Thanks for the trip.💯💯👍👍

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Glad ya enjoyed it Jeff. All the hooks were offset. Just wish I had a few Js in the boat.

A wide gap short shanked j hook and bridle the baits, even dead ones, may increase vertical hook ups. It’s the bridle letting the hook turn independently from the bait that does it. An egg sinker instead of the bank sinker also. A bank sinker is more prone to flopping which hinders hook holds.

I think slip bobber’s would have been the ticket !

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

It the very least it would have been fun watching the bobber go under.

Makes me wanna get the gear ready and go get some flatties 🤙🏻

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Hell yeah. Get em dude.

👍👍👍👍👍great fun 🎣video wish guys could have won.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Roy. We're gonna keep trying.

Good job on keeping your guys as composure. I think I would a thru a few frails and dressings in there. I think it's good That you show not every day is a big fish day. But that was definitely weird.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that man. I just go fishing and show what happens. Glad you appreciate that.

@roberthall843

2 ай бұрын

@RiverCertified oh for sure. I've sat Fer 12 hours once and not even got nibble lol.

Holy crap man I wish I knew you were fishing down here! I grew up on the coosa in gadsden and can put ya on them. I only bank fish. Creek chubs are the key to catching big cats in the coosa, especially flatheads!

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks man.

@calebthomas9326

2 ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified thank you for the content and confidence while I’m trying to learn about making videos and editing! Always love watching the videos so it blew my mind seeing you fish all around where I grew up fishing and still do!

Does tournament pressure make you yank your poles too early? Premature pole yanking can be a problem for a fisherman I suppose LOL 😂

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Been a problem my whole life

@12982evets

2 ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified Yeah not gonna lie buddy...me too LOL

True turn hooks 💪

I don't know if j hook will be the answer for that stilel of but it would have nice to have some in the boat cool video

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Definitely kicking myself for not having any in the boat.

I thought I realized that name homeboy is that record holder for blues that’s awesome a better collab than people realize

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

He's a freaking legend

@haydenloredo2930

2 ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified absolutely so much knowledge here as well. I want to book a trip with you but on some of my home water. Down here on Truman lake or lake of the ozarks that’d be a dream of mine

What do you have on your electronics that makes you see so clear & you can see your bait and the fish? Great video!

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

They have their own battery and I leveled out the transducer. Makes a big difference

You should try the River King catfish tournament on the broad river in northeast georgia

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I'll definitely check it out man. Thanks for watching.

Cool on the Coosa! ♥ Y'all fishing up around Gadsden or down around Pell City?

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

We were up by gadsden. Super cool river.

There's the Micka tourney video. Thanks for all the hard work and dedication you put into your videos. How many did you guys miss in total do you know. I know from his video it was around 7 I believe before you landed your first. What a crazy awesome day though. Limit of the brown ugly ones is insane

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

You bet man. I think we landed 8 out of the 23 that bit. The upside is we started figuring it out and hooking up towards the end, but it was too late. Definitely ended the day a better fisherman than I started, so I'm pretty happy about that.

I have figured out, from my kayak, all rods are pretty much too stiff for vertical catfishing suspending baits, especially in under 15ft in the river, I’ve had this problem MANY times. Rod gets BURIED, you crank down more then fight halfway up then poof they’re popped off. I’m hoping these short wisker seeker ice rods may be soft enough to do that job with circles. If not I’ll use them to play with j’s and khales and see what happens. And just have a good time with the little stubby things.

Don't know if you remember me talking about this the other day was having problems with short bites like crazy! Double hook rigs are saving grace.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

We tried double hook rigs with the same results. Frustrating man.

Unique way of catfishing. Cool. Whats that hoody ur boi using? Camo with orange letters 🔥

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm honestly sure. If you check out his videos, I'm sure you can see it better there.

I would try slip bobbers it would pressure them less

You should attach a GoPro down by your bait one of these days. Would be interesting to see exactly how they eat. Nice video. Appreciate the new content.

@FishingWithChris_Tv

2 ай бұрын

That’s a lot of money to risk lol

@12982evets

2 ай бұрын

@@FishingWithChris_Tv Steel leader 100# Braid not worries. Yeah overkill for fishing but your not gonna lose your cam and the footage could be epic. Ive never seen the fish eat from that POV. Have you?

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Might have to give it a rip if the water is clear enough.

@12982evets

2 ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified I'd love to see a flathead eat. That would be so cool but I get what your saying about water clarity

Use a J hook when vertical fishing for catfish

I've had issues like that when my circle hook was to small for the bait bit they looked big enough. Finicky lol

You need to get some Bait Stalker flies from Catfish Sumo and try those out. I'm thinking you'll really like them!

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

They might be something worth dabbling with.

@hillbillyohio513

2 ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified well if anyone can dabble we all know its you 🤣. Take care buddy and I hope you catch a big one!

Watch Kayak catfish. He does a lot of vertical catfishing off his kayak on the Tennessee River. He put on a fly (stinger) below the bait.

Finally HeeeeeeyyyyyyyyBauer!!! 👑👑👑👑🎣🎣🎣🎣👑🎣👍🏾💯💪🏾🇺🇸

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Yooooooooo

Circles for vertical fishing? Maybe a kahle would work better

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

We tried those with the same results. Definitely wished I would have had some J's in the boat.

Fishing vertical suspended like that I would use a J hook.

@superman-jv7kn

2 ай бұрын

sorry didnt make it to the part where you was looking for a J hook lol. Love the videos

Well, you sure know how to put a shine on a losin performance. Lol I wonder if those guys with the big blues were sonar fshin?

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I'm better at having fun than catching fish haha

Lets go big baits big fish

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Yessirrrrr

i fish from the bank and was wondering what rod n reel would you suggest? The rods you tend to have in description are trolling or you personally created them.

Wish I had fish tv like yours; but then again I don't have a boat so wouldn't do me much good. 😊

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I think I might have to start calling it fish TV. I like that a lot haha

@anniecorbin7998

2 ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified that would tickle the hell outta me!

J hooks. Always use a J hook when vertical. Would be lucky to get one in the corner of the mouth. Usually trying to get the hook around the upper mouth bone when pulling up.

Us bank guys are getting left behind man . Love ya though Spencer !

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I try and work some bank videos when it makes sense. Gonna get in the kayak if the water keeps warming up.

I fish for crappie early spring vertical with minnow. Drop to the bottom and pull it up 2 feet. I often hook/catch quality flatheads without trying. I don’t use circle hooks for this, and set the hook myself. I’ve hade a high success rate doing this when fishing vertical

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

That's sweet man.

“Apparently that channel is on bass boat wide “ lol been there too many times to count man.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

It's definitely a little more crazy in the south man.

I watch a guy that vertical fishes and he does an egg sinker with the hook on the end of the line. He rarely loses fish that way.

Im here for skip ❤

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I'll make sure he knows he has fans haha

Attaboy 👊

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Denny!

Circle hooks bro. Thats why they weren’t hooking up. Try octopus hooks with a snell. Not octopus circle

what camera do you use on your chest and on hand

Heavier sinker might help with hook ups when fishing suspended baits

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate the suggestion

Dumb question time. I know that bass when in a well too long, their fins go pink-ish. Do catfish? I feel like I have seen it in my cooler prior to cutting them, but I have never paid that much attention.

Vertical fishing use a J Hook,casting out on Bottom use a Circle Hook,it helps.

@tmac6593

2 ай бұрын

Most tournaments only allow circles

@barryw.6449

2 ай бұрын

I believe most Tournaments should be no Electronics other than a Depth Finder. It's to Easy! Come on go Old School, Your Family Needs Food! Can You Catch EM'

I fish vertically with Dowling es for catfish all tje time. Gotta really let them pull it down then just lift up on your pole.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching.

How far do you think he should go out of his path to get around you while he is on plane

Yeah, circle hooks are best on the bottom. When they hook the upper lip from a verticle line, they hit that tooth plate and pop out.

@RiverCertified

2 ай бұрын

I've had good luck in the past doing that with circles, but not on this day

@ericallison4494

2 ай бұрын

@@RiverCertified I think you'll find that bigger lips are the ones that tend to pop more often. Almost feels like your line breaks. Just a quick pop. But I guess the hook size would make all the difference. I'm not the sharpest pencil you'll find either. Lol

Couple set ups with lighter tackle maybe would get more hook sets?

If I’m misunderstanding, my bad, but if you’re new to vertical fishing like me, go check out kayak Catfishing as he does a lot of vertical fishing for catfish. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks for posting!

I've done this and they want the bait moving, cast past them just like crappie or bass, they want to chase if possible, it will also create competition between them and they will hit anything dead or alive. Blues are much easier to catch this way, but honestly I hate to see this get started but I know it will anyway.