Fishing the BIGGEST CATFISH TOURNAMENT In The Country!! (2024 Seaark Invitational)

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21 күн бұрын

There were 185 boats and well over 300 anglers in this tournament. It's the largest and toughest tournament field I've competed against by far.
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@RicardoHaruoIriguti 19 күн бұрын

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

@collinbyers8904 19 күн бұрын

Yep same man same

@boxingstarcmbballer8797 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

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

@ryanharrod1155 18 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 18 күн бұрын

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

@calvinhoward2407 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

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

@PahaPoniesSpanishMustangs 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

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

@ericallison4494 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

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

@delculbertson2369 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

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

@delculbertson2369 19 күн бұрын

@@RiverCertified I totally understand

@pigsandapples 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

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

@ellisturnbough304 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн 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.

@retired_account 19 күн бұрын

Yes, definitely hit the usual yak stuff, always a great experience and adventures 🎣

@markwhite2556 13 күн бұрын

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!

@kenhoffman1622 19 күн бұрын

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

@randylippert6416 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн 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.

@patriciapowell3824 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн 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.

@wtwoods6687 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн 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!

@pabllam8017 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

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

@jeffreyneely9283 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

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

@robertcraig9484 19 күн бұрын

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

@MrPhoenix1800 15 күн бұрын

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.

@trinityoutdoors 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

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

@johnny7D 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн 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.

@jimharbison7589 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

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

@Retiredcop052 19 күн бұрын

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

@Justin_Mooney11 18 күн бұрын

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 💪🏾!

@darrenangle4493 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн 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 19 күн 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

@ffemtp830 18 күн бұрын

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.

@natestone8739 19 күн бұрын

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 👍

@Crazyhorseracing461 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

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

@Addi-- 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

You bet man. Glad you enjoy em.

@thesteadfastangler6724 19 күн бұрын

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.

@absoluteangling4214 18 күн бұрын

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!

@shortround889 19 күн бұрын

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.

@TheDetroitman20 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

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

@user-ic3pj6og3y 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн 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

@CfunkdaMaster 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

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

@egregiousblunder5395 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн 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!

@andybass2045 19 күн бұрын

Good evening Spence and everyone else

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

Good evening

@rickjohnson7719 19 күн бұрын

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.

@riverrat988 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

And I appreciate the hell outta that

@TheAnglerJay 19 күн бұрын

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

@waynepraytor7807 16 күн бұрын

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

@scottgann8706 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн 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.

@royschlickeisen2539 17 күн бұрын

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

@YakNfishNkc 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

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

@bradbex9051 14 күн бұрын

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

@joe-nautilus-nauticus 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

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

@brianbenedict8374 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

I appreciate it Brian!

@hensleyshobbies-doug7761 19 күн бұрын

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

@hippyman9060 19 күн бұрын

Back to the good ole days

@Mrs1451 19 күн бұрын

I love your kayak fishing the most!!

@hawkwrangler1950 18 күн бұрын

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.

@donniehenson514 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

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

@vbarranch4424 17 күн бұрын

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

@zachturner3443 19 күн бұрын

Awesome video man 🎣🎣🎣🎣

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

Thanks man!

@davidbernard2816 19 күн бұрын

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

@pedrocruz4710 19 күн бұрын

Good stuff guys!

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it man!

@sirfelgor 18 күн бұрын

Great job Brother!!

@ryanbortzbluecollarlife 18 күн бұрын

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

@goodcitizen64 19 күн бұрын

Great video 💯👍

@JosephTerry-vy6vj 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

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

@KingKirk2352 13 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 11 күн бұрын

Haha I get hungry a lot

@FightinChanceFishing 18 күн бұрын

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

@CAPAOutdoors 19 күн бұрын

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

@billcotton1551 18 күн бұрын

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

@justinowens1268 15 күн бұрын

I love the tournament videos

@deefisherguy 19 күн бұрын

Lets go my guyyyyy

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

Yesssiiirrrrrr

@atuuschaaw 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

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

@shanecornman7238 19 күн бұрын

It would be awesome to fish with you someday

@nobodylistenstodenny 16 күн бұрын

Attaboy 👊

@hensleyshobbies-doug7761 19 күн бұрын

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!

@ericallison4494 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

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

@ericallison4494 19 күн 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.

@reeceoverstreet4538 5 сағат бұрын

Go Hawkeyes!!!!

@markbartolowits5354 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн 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.

@Lloyd-dx9qe 13 күн бұрын

What are the low profile reels?

@alancummings5651 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

Thanks man. They're dragging weights.

@RiverRatCatfishing1 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

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

@redbeardgaming1288 16 күн бұрын

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

@jimg1638 18 күн бұрын

Who makes those kewl green rods love um .Awesome video

@MasterStrong-ok5uw 14 күн бұрын

This is Decatur Alabama I witnessed some monster

@cleankiller9 18 күн бұрын

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

@USMC816 4 күн бұрын

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!

@12982evets 18 күн бұрын

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

@uyuck 18 күн бұрын

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

@zacharyliudahl4314 17 күн бұрын

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

@mcbarber5108 19 күн бұрын

Kayak flathead here we come!

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

Yessir. Gonna do some exploring new creeks here shortly.

@gregsappington9991 2 күн бұрын

Have you ever fished Pickwick?

@waterratlyle2590 19 күн бұрын

Well you got fish

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

We did luck onto a few.

@garywinthorpe3382 18 күн бұрын

Rivers are raging in iowa finally after 5 years

@RiverCertified 18 күн бұрын

I love it.

@kellyhill4410 19 күн бұрын

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

@RiverCertified 19 күн 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.

@georgenguyen4567 19 күн бұрын

No fish brothers !

@alancummings5651 19 күн бұрын

Also how does the Sea Ark handle rough water?

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

For an aluminum boat it does pretty dang good.

@davidsettle8456 19 күн бұрын

Best budget polarized Sunglasses??.????

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

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

@SWF734 19 күн бұрын

Come to Kansas and fish Milford!!

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

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

@SWF734 19 күн 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

@andrehenke2714 18 күн бұрын

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

@christiangroh3185 18 күн бұрын

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

@Ashen1743 19 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

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

@charlesbeggs2628 19 күн бұрын

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

@catchnamericawithjc7337 19 күн бұрын

Tournaments are tough. To much pressure

@RiverCertified 19 күн бұрын

They definitely change a guys perspective on fishing.

@catchnamericawithjc7337 19 күн бұрын

@@RiverCertified the ones that can just do it like a regular day of fishing amaze me

@jackmehoff2961 19 күн бұрын

Better Luck next time ! It seems to me pre fishing for a tournament uses up all your chances for catching big fish . Like you can`t catch big ones every time out .