I Hooked the Fish of my Dreams! (Kayak Fishing for Giant Flathead Catfish)
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- Опубликовано: 4 авг 2019
- It's not often a fish of this caliber comes around. It took me 1100 trips to hook one! I hope the next time doesn't take that long!
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I feel your pain brother. Great video my friend
I hope you or your clients dont experience any of that this year! I have my fingers crossed one of these days I'll be able to make it out to fish with ya.
@@RiverCertified just hop on a plane to El Paso airport and I'll pick you up.
We will have to talk at catfish Conference
You guys...make this happen already. I have binged both your channels for days...incredibly informative and entertaining. After hours of vids tonight...i found myself wondering...what fishing channels do you guys find yourself addicted to?🤔
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Dude when you grabbed that line i was screaming to just let him run a little longer. Good job on the content bro. Love the channel.
Wish ya would have been there to tell me that😆😆😆
Life don't come with a manual, you learn by your mistakes, I would have loved to see him about as much as you I think! I bet he was 80 lbs tho! Get another one!
Lol was about to say the same I was like no, no, no don't grab the line!
I've had this happen too and it always sucks..... I've started using the team catfish vice grip style grips. That extra foot or so of reach and lack of concern for not having my hands in the way has all but eliminated landing break offs...... It's what works for me and is definitely worth trying
I literally felt that emotion just watching. Damn man what a heartbreaker. but on the plus side it was an awesome awesome video and you did catch some nice fish.
In the grand scheme of things I vant complain. I'm gonna keep fishing for him tho!
Of course you are big nasty lol
My dad taught me long ago not to ever touch the line when ya have a biggin on. Sorry for your loss.
@@michaelspunich7273 it’s funny when I was like 10 I hooked a 20 somethin pound carp in a spillway and my dad went down to land it and I was yelling don’t grab the line. Let’s just say he grabbed the line and u know what happened next 😂
When I saw him grab the line …. I said to ,myself…. I wouldn’t do that….. but this is Spencer…. He knows a lot more ….
Grabbing line is almost a necessity in tight spots with kayaks, and big fish. There is no room to maneuver a big one with softer rods. That is just the price you pay for the excitement of the challenge. Anyone can land large fish from a big boat and room to play it. That’s why people pay to do it. He did everything right, sometimes it happens all the same. It still hurts in the moment… or forever 🤣
My heart goes out to you man. I could tell that hurt real deep. I appreciate the openness and honesty you have on the channel. Keep up the great content and you will get the next one.
Thanks for the compliments! I'm gonna keep after. Back at it weds. Glad you enjoy the videos!
The most heart breaking feeling in the world when fishing. I have learned a ton from watching your videos buddy. Fan for life.
Thanks Brad! You're the man! All the support means a ton!
I love your vids an I am 13 years old and yesterday caught my best flathead weighing in at 19 pounds it was an awsome fight keep up the good work
Jacob that's awesome! I was way older before I even saw a flathead that big! Good luck fishing and I'm glad you enjoy the videos!
Sorry bud but what does being 13 have to do with anything lol jus kidding have fun n be safe
The difference is we all witnessed it. My lost fish stories are just stories to y’all. That was awesome!!!
The fact that you posted this is why i subscribed to your channel. Your not all about showing just the monster fish you catch but you show the high's and the extreme low's. (i.e this video)
I just try and document my.fishing as real as possible. Really glad you appreciate that!
This is still one of my most favorite videos of yours so I revisit from time to time. Heartbreaking every time I watch it but such a great battle! It's funny how the ones that get away leave a deeper impression than the ones we land. 😭
I should go back and watch it again myself. I could use a little recharge.
Yes me too
My dad always said if fishing was easy everyone would do it, your blessed to have the experience you did. Never forget that man. Awesome video. Gives you something to wake up and fish for!
Those fish lost are definitely the biggest motivator. Thanks for adding to it.man! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Keep your head up. I like your vids. You put out good stuff. As I am commenting this, earlier this week my mom lost her battle with cancer.. I was coming home to be with her and I was involved in an accident about the same time she passed. I will have a permanent reminder of her passing because the wreck left its mark. Keep doing what you love bro. Our time here is short and we do not know how long we have. Make the most of it.
That's terrible man. Thank you for sharing. Helps keep things in perspective for me. I'll send a prayer your way. Thank you for watching.
You have a new subscriber. Awesome video. I've been fishing the mighty MO for 40 years and have caught several 50s which that definitely was. Seen you grab the line a knew what was going happen. I've done it once and never again. Glad you sat down because in a kayak where head goes your body follows especially when standing. I'd be proud of that fish even tho it was a quick release lol. Good job on the profanity. Keep your powder dry and god bless.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Lots of learning happened in this one no doubt. Thanks for watching!
My heart is still pounding mannnnnn!!! What a fish!! Wow!! There's a bigger flat head waiting for you on your next trip can't wait to see it😊
Really glad you enjoyed it! I'm always looking for that fish I lost. Glad you enjoyed the show!
I've watched this clip 5 times now and it gets more heartbreaking everytime I watch it. Sorry for your loss my friend
I had the same thing happen a few years ago. Monster flat, line rubbed on structure, saw the fish come up...snap...cursing. Love the vids. Love the attitude. Wish i found your channel sooner.
I'm glad you found it at all. Hopefully you get redemption in the near future 😁
A break off always makes me keep wanting more. Gotta love the fight.
Love the videos!
Agreed 100% I'll stay after them! Glad you enjoy the videos!
Oh, man, I could see your heart rip in two when that line broke and I was feeling it with you. I’m glad you like making these videos because I love watching them. Flathead fishing in the kayak are my favorite and I was really wanting to see you land that fish. Learn and make adjustments and you’ll get him next time. Keep em coming!
Adjustments have been made. I'm hoping it makes a difference in the future. Regardless, I'm gonna find out and I'll be sure to share the video. I genuinely appreciate all the support man and how you watch all my videos. I hope to see ya at catfish conference again next year!
Wow it takes a real man to volunteer his emotion to the world like that.Thanks for sharing, it was real as life gets .....that big girl was more hedge on your fire. I was overcome with emotion on my second vid "100 crappie " I feel ya RIV CERT THANK YOU!
I try to keep it real man. Glad ya enjoyed it!
Amazing video. I appreciate the honesty in it. I hate those channels that only show you the ideal moments and wait out the losses and frustration. So loved it !!!!
I died....this is my ghost commenting ......sorry Spencer...that was a beast.... you and Denny and Justin from kayak catfish got me hooked into fishing from a kayak.....your content is great my friend and we fish the same type of water 👍🏻👍🏻
I hope you land the monster you hook! Good luck out there! Gld you enjoy the videos!
I felt that leader snap all the way up here in wisconsin brotha!!! Great vid tho
It definitely hurt that bad! Glad you enjoyed it tho!
New subscriber here.
Heartbreaking, but that's part of our game. Most folks will never even have a fish that big hit a bait.
Really dig your channel. You and I approach fishing as far as passion and personality in similar ways. There was another video where you said that every flathead has a unique personality. That's a great observation and 100% truth.
I'm into hunting big blues. They seem more like Great White sharks devoid of any sort of personality other than killing foodz and sliming everything they touch.
My buddy Kevin and I are hosting a blue cat kayak tournament on Milford in May. You're Denny's teammate. Absolutely beyond stoked to meet you guys and see what we can hoist up. May the Kansas winds not ruin our good time.
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I'm looking forward to your tournament big time! I'm taking that friday off for it, so even if its windy I'm gonna be down there fishing somewhere (I only get two days of vacation). See ya then!
I felt that in the pit of my gut! Awesome fishing trip over all. Thanks for sharing!
Bro I was so nervous when you grabbed that line. You would’ve got in in that first time he got close but you were adjusting the camera too 😭. But you got the full fight and practically landed him! Great vid as always 💯
Wow that was a monster!! Great video man..👍🏻
Really glad you enjoyed it!
I may have shed a tear with you when that leader popped. Keep up the great work! Always enjoy your content.
I'm gonna do my best man. Really glad you enjoy the videos!
Keep at it brother , next time you'll get em landed , happens to all of us at one time or another .Each time is a tear jerker .....
I'm gonna keep trying. Hope to see another fish like that this summer!
Big fish don't just break your line, they break your heart. Its why we go back.
Agreed 100%! I went back, he just never gave me another chance.
That’s how I look when I miss , or mess up on a big deer. I feel your pain dude, keep on keepin on!
I bounced back, no worries. Even got a little redemption. That video will be out next week😁 Thanks for watching!
Best fishing content on RUclips hands down
Awe shucks😊
Dagger in the heart, I had flashbacks of fish from years past. But you know the thrill, you can't catch them from the couch and hardcore fishermen see things most people never will.
You nailed it sir. Hope you get another chance at the one you're talking about.
I went to pucker factor 11 when you grabbed that line bro.
Not too many other options in a kayak. Gonna bump up to the heavy stuff now. Thanks for watching!
Rook
@@RiverCertified No net? I realize kayak doesn't have a lot of room just curious if it's possible. That was an amazing fish bro, thx for the video.
I fish I kayak as well I started carrying the rapala floating fish grips.
That was the saddest fishing video I've seen. That was a giant! I gut shot and lost a 200+ inch 12 pointer in 1991 and still not over it. 😫
That was the anology I told my old man. It sucks, and you never know if you will get another shot. I'm hoping you do!
That deer probably died . Just needed a dog over 20 hrs wait.
I read an article on a guide and he said 95% of the gut shot deer were found within 70-100 yards away. But they back out. That was an amazing fish i can’t believe he didn’t yell wtFfff i would have had to cut footage
Best RC episode ever!!!! And I’ve watched a bunch. Thanks for posting Spencer!
I’ve re watched this video 10+ times in the last couple years and it’s taught me more than 99.9% of flathead videos on yt ggs bro that was a Goliath thanks for sharing it takes a real man to share that footage
It definitely teaches what not to do, although there's only one thing I would have changed. Hope you're catchin em man!
@@RiverCertified I wouldn’t say it teaches you what not to do as much as there’s 3x as much heartbreak as there is “Ws” chasing trophies, my buddy was hooked up to a 60+ this spring that basically spooled him on his cat gear then he went back and caught a 44lb on on his lighter gear, heartbreak is part of the game I think your break in this video is pure bad luck
I almost cried when you lost that flathead
Means a lot. Thanks Tyler.
You know if that was a Marlin everyone would count it...just saying way to go Bro👍
I thought the same thing🤣🤣🤣 I really wanted to hold it up for the camera tho. I'll keep fishing
You'll never forget that moment and I was amazed in that spot you even got it that close to a landing. My first big flat head bite was in similar but smaller creek. Ended up with a broken pole and snapped line. Thank you
Man the power they have is amazing. Something I love about them. Hope you have had better luck since! Thanks for watching!
I’ve watched this multiple times and it hits pretty hard every time I see it!
Noooooooooo! Damnit man! All well you'll get a bigger one before seasons end. Helluva try though. 👍
I hope so. Only took 1100 trips to hook that one. Not holding my breath but sure am hoping. Go hawks!
Ya i cry man tears when iowa beats Nebraska. But i dont think its going to happen as often anymore. GO BIG RED!
Oh my god. I can’t believe you choked that giant flathead... you had so much time to land that fish.
Guess I should have asked you for advice
@@RiverCertified lol....there’s always a couple armchair advisors
HANDS DOWN YOUR BEST VIDEO YET. I’ve had this happen to me and it sucks. I wish it didn’t break your line but NO MATTER WHAT... I’m still watching your videos every time. Fish or no fish it’s cool to watch every bit of your videos. And I love to learn more!
Thank you for the compliments! I will keep fishing and making videos, it is to much fun not to. Hopefully one of these days I'll land that fish! Hopefully the videos help you land a bigger one!
I wanted to cry with you. There's more out there , keep on fishing and making these awesome films. I really enjoy your films. Thank you.
Don't feel bad for me. Even if I would have caught it, I'd just be looking for a bigger one. I'm glad you enjoy them!
Get yo self a cardinal hat and you'll catch lots mo fish bro!😎
Haha quit spreading lies😁
Frank Hughes you’ll win more championships too
Lol I like the way you think but the Cincinnati hat is working a little!
It was that cubs hat, try out a cards hat next time....lol
Cant man. I stick with them through the thick and thin😁
BARTMAN! Dude that sucks. "The more I dick around" snaaaap i don't know how you didn't drop an f bomb dude
Man. We all feel for you on that one! There'll be more big ones! Keep up the good videos!
I'm gonna keep trying! Got a good one for Thursday!
That brought a tear to my eye.
Sorry man, you aren't alone though
You are an excellent fisherman! Things like that happen. Dont be hard on yourself Spencer! I love all your videos!
Thank you very much for the kind words Adela! I will be back at em tomorrow!
What a brute!!! My heart is bleeding for you! No words can describe that feeling, as I know it all too well!
It is not a fun feeling. I genuinely wish everyone would land the big fish they hook, cuz that sucks!
This vid got me to hit the sub tab... Any real fisher has felt that pain and when you see it and it's genuine you know it. Great job and keep on bro and remember even a bad day fishing is a great day... Thanks
OUCH! That hurt so much to watch that happen. I felt every tense moment and heart ache of that one. New sub for the channel off this one. Good stuff.
Yeah, I suppose it happens to everyone. Still sucks. Really appreciate the kind words and glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely the best video on RUclips shows the true pain the true struggle of the true passion!
I'm glad you appreciate all of it sir
Man that was great. I kept waiting for you to grab the dip net. Great video
Man that was one hell of a cat from a kayak.. And it doesn't take much for a fish like that to beat the crap out of any leader.. That was one you never forget but keep going back for.. Awesome video..
Agreed 100% I'll definitely be back. Thank you for watching!
Just started watching your channel. love it! My stomach flipped over a couple of times watching that pig snap off. You are a better man than I to handle that incident without screaming! Cheers from Urbandale.
I had to edit around some colorful words😆 I'm glad you're digging the channel man!
Much respect to you man. You handled that better than I would have! I may have lost a rod and reel on that one! What a spectacular memory though. I felt like I lost the fish with you! Thanks for sharing your trips with us!
That was the goal of the video. Hurt a little to edit it, but I thought others might appreciate it. Glad you did!
Pure heartbreak man I felt for you! We’ve all been there brother. I’m sure you don’t, but don’t listen to these goobers saying “you” lost that fish. It’s happens like that sometimes. Great video.
Everyone is a critic until they're in that situation. Regardless, I really appreciate the kind words! Thanks Logan!
River Certified no problem brother. You got my sub today!
You touched him a few times. That was great video and drama. I was fully emotionally invested. Thats the good stuff. Great job
Glad you enjoyed it sir!
I enjoy all your videos Spencer. My heart broke on this one man wow what a fish.
Appreciate it dude! You're the man! Still owe you one for letting me borrow that battery
Wading through your whole catalog. Great videos. At least you got that bad boy on film. Amazing fish
Glad you enjoy the videos Adam! Yeah, it still would have been cooler to put him in the kayak.
@@RiverCertified idk how far you travel but the spillway off the coralville reservoir produces some monsters
Bro! I know that feeling! All you can do is just keep on fishing! It'll happen again!
My thoughts too. I'm fishing as I write this actually 😄
You're catfish videos are the best. Really enjoy them. Top entertainment.
Noooo! I could feel it break in my hand from here! Definitely a great flathead. The beast of freshwater!
It hurt bud! Goes with the territory tho.
Always a great day to see a cubs fan fishing 😂 its gonna be an awesome vid.
Haha agreed! Those Cubs fans know how to blow it right at the end🤣🤣🤣
I was crying inside with you man! One heluva fish!
I may have shed a tear myself. I really appreciate you watching tho Chris!
As soon as you grabbed the line, I knew it was over. That sucks man, but still a great vid! Was looking forward to watching it all. Thanks!
I've done it a million times. Not.manynother options in a kayak. I beefed up my leader tho. Thank you for watching!
The heartache is real and shared. Great fish and in my book you caught it. He knows he was caught, too.
I appreciate the kind and generous words sir.
I primarily fish for bass in freshwater and bull red in saltwater , both from kayaks , but after subscribing to your channel I might have to go back to my roots on the Sabine River and try my hand with a flathead. Keep up the awesome work.
Just the mention of it makes me miss the salt. Kinda the opposite. I spent two summers living in the valley and miss me some bull reds big time! Thank you for the trip down memory lane!
Powerful video, one of a kind fish, original way to catch'em, with probably the most stetched typ fishing story usually told , but you got your proof on video! Amazing brother, even my legs were shaking watching that, lol! You cought it in my book, even got it on video, lol! Love your videos, they're always good so send us more and God bless! 👍
Brother no disrespect I'm a fisherman myself I've lost fish that size I'm bigger and that close to the boat the very same way by putting my hand on the line trying to pull on it and I've learned not to do that I use the rod and reel to bring them in when I saw you put your hand on that line it brought me memories of the last time that I lost a flathead and I said oh no I hope he doesn't lose it and then instantly you lost a fish but I'm proud of you because you did not use any profanity you restrained yourself from it and because of that this is my first video of watching your RUclips channel I will subscribe to your Channel. Thank you very much for sharing this video and I am a fan and a subscriber of your Channel. God bless you and your family always!!
Thanks for watching!
@@RiverCertified 👍👍
Thank you Spencer. You've taught me a lot to become a better catfisher on my river system (The Coosa) and I felt your pain in that broken line.
I'm glad you're doing good and catching fish!
He was caught dude. You got a great skill set brother, love your content, not anything else like it
I really wanted to hold him up for the camera, but it is what it is. Really glad you enjoy the videos Gregory!
I do this same type of flatnoggin fishing. Tight spots/live bait. We got a lot off big fish here in N. C.
Every time I watch this one, I feel it in my gut for you. Had a suck factor 10/10!
Spencer, i felt this is my soul. Such a great man, and it was tough to watch your pain.
Damn Spencer! I'm crying for you bro. I know what it's like to lose one like that. The good news is you will get another chance someday. Hang in there man and good luck!
I'll keep fishing for him, no worries! Thanks for all the support watching my videos! Means a lot!
Never been able to feel a video until now.... tough watch. Great content man. I’ll be subscribing!
It was a pretty tough one to edit. Thank you for watching though!
At least you caught a glimpse of him on video. I hate to say it, but that was a Big fish!
I'm glad I got to see him too. I even had a hand touch him trying to land him. It was a good learning moment. Thanks for watching!
Maan, I think all of us have been there, some of us more than once. But this is all part of thee excitement. Love your vids, keep up the phenomenal work. Time on the water = Giants
I have to agree. Glad you enjoy the videos!
Never meant to be a dick when you got your new boat. I know you have evolved and are hungry for new things. I just knew that videos like this were gonna be very short and far between. Man I miss these videos. You out there by yourself on the yak cocky as ever 💪🏻.
When I watched the first video of you catching a beast on the yak. I knew right then I wasn’t gonna stop until I experienced it.
You’ve had me hooked ever since man.
When I saw you grab the line bro I was screaming. Great video man keep them coming
Have to say that was truly epic. What a fight and sorry you lost it wow would have loved to see it as I'm sure you would have. You have the video of the one that got away, so no one can contest it. Great job and great video.
I'll be back there again next year. Hopefully get my hook back! Thank you for watching!
Wow that was a real life right there great vid my new favorite fishing one.
I try to keep it real. Glad ya enjoyed it!
Love you Spencer. Legendary video regardless.
Man, tough break brother! Just means he'll be bigger next time! Love the jaws reference!
This true! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I’m just used to catching farm raised. The way you explained how you felt pulling him in was making me shake too. Great video bro
It was an experience dude! Good luck fishing wherever you end up!
Heartbreaking, Buddy... Awesome vid!
I felt the pain, man.. Keep up the good work! You'll surely hook another one that size soon enough.
I'll be trying! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I know that feeling.....I'm not a catfish guy but I am a bass guy and we sometimes hook these big slobs on swimbaits. The last one I hooked was close to yours and it killed me when he broke off right at the boat after a 20 minute right on a bass rod.......Nice fishing spot and great video.......
It happens man. Thanks for watching!
That..."ooohhhh nooo" came from the heart. Lol it sounded like it. Made me laugh so hard!
Glad you got a kick out of it!
Ah man... I felt that pain right along with ya.... Great job of capturing the emotion
It sucked, but it happens. I'll be back after him. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for putting these videos together and letting us see them.
Sucks to lose them like that, but it'll make that next bigger one all the more special.
I'm glad you appreciate it. I just try my best to document what helps and put it in a way that tells a nice story. Glad you enjoy them!
That was a great fish spencer, and heartbreaking. Ive lost 2 really big ones in the kayak and its not easy. I appreciate the videos. It takes a lot of work and time on the water to run across fish like that.
Thanks for the kind words Zach. I hope with both get another chance soon!
I’m only able to catch stuff in the middle of the night love your videos you give me great tips
Sure hope it helps man! Good luck out there!
GO CUBS GO....you can wait...its what us Northsiders do...thanks for sharing...sorry for your loss
I felt like there bullpen after that. Blew it right at the end🤣 thanks for watching!
Dude!!! I almost cried for you!!! Great video as always!
It hurt, but what can you do. Glad you enjoyed it tho!
That emotion and love for fishing got a Sun from me 👊🏼
I really appreciate it. Hope to get another shot at this fish one day.
That was crazy Spenc. Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm sorry you lost that big one, man. Great video. You work harder for those fish than anyone I've ever seen. You had a great battle with that fish. My heart just sank when your line broke. Ugh!! Keep putting out the content. You have nothing to be embrassed about over that fish. I don't know anyone else who could even have gone 10 seconds with that fish out of a kayak. You'll hook another one, no doubt!
I really appreciate the kind words man. Fingers crossed i get another chance one of these days.
We all saw the fish and you had it at the boat so like a tuna or sailfish, you touched the leader, it is a catch!!! Way to Go. It is on video.
Haha hopefully one of these days I get one like that in the boat