My FAVORITE catfish rigs for HEAVY COVER!

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Usually when I'm catfishing, I'm fishing in heavy structure. These 2 rigs have been the best ones I've found for put a bait deep in cover and being able to get my gear (at least most of it) back, along with giving me a chance to land the fish!
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@chrislour8938 4 года назад

Dude i’ve watched so many of your videos the last few days since the whole quarantine has been going on. Great stuff man

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Glad you like them! I'm gonna keep making them the best I can with all this crap going on.

@YourNextCast 5 лет назад

Wow, I grew up doing this wrong. Thanks for the video. That was super helpful. I don't fish for catfish as much these days, but I'll definitely keep this info in my back pocket.

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

I don't know if there is a wrong way, but there are definitely better ways lots of times. Hope this helps you out!

@scubawoman1428 2 года назад

Hey Spencer..who needs clothing.. give me new tackle!!!Im Deborah a Canadian Angler since my folks bought a fishing camp when I was 4. I've been watching catfishing shows over the winter and im keen now to fish for them in my area. Spring is almost here and thank you for showing me how to set up my gear and get ready.. keep up the great shows. I'll let you know how my gear performs. 😊 Thanks

@RiverCertified 2 года назад

Thats super awesome! Hope you beat em up and I'm looking forward to hearing how it goes!

@JoshGreenAdventures 6 лет назад

yo yo yo what's up Spencer. Hey man i want to say thank you so much for these rig ideas. I've been fishing a lot without too much luck, caught maybe 3 or 4 catfish so far. Almost all of them wasn't caught on a rig in this video but your other one where you use a slip bobber style rig with weights attached to the bottom. Your right, it's a pain to cast and to use, but it produced me some flatheads and it was so much fun. Thumbs up brother!

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

At least you're on some flatheads! I'm glad the ideas are helping you out!

@StrengthPack 6 лет назад

Awesome stuff Spencer. I’m gonna try both

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Thanks man, hope they help!

@franciscochacon1468 3 года назад

Awesome tip man, definitely will be looking for more

@RiverCertified 3 года назад

Bad ass. Hopefully you catch a jumbo!

@jeffreyneely9283 Год назад

Totally enjoyed video great information. Thanks Spencer

@RiverCertified Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@505xjk6 6 лет назад

Cool rigs .I use small rocks for weights and light line for an easy break away set up for big Rocky bottoms.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

I've thought about using rocks for weights, but have never followed through. Pretty sweet that you do! Thanks for watching!

@dalehayslip5008 Год назад

First time seeing this video and I did see in fisherman use that rig in the catfish video.Never tried it but I'm going to thanks for the tips.👍👊😊

@250smacks 4 года назад

Love your informative videos, Go Sox!

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Glad you do! Go Cubbies 😁

@loganconley4470 3 года назад

I use the second one and different variations for rocky bottom, still get hung but i like to do the opposite making the weight line heavier, and fight the fish more carefully because its the most expensive part

@WesLovelace 6 лет назад

Great how 2 on some Droppa Riggs!! Thanks 4 sharing....

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Yes sir, glad you liked it!

@pasarea999 4 года назад

Stache sent me and i gotta say i love the channel! Im a fan spencer

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Glad you enjoy the videos and my immature sense of sarcasm😁 the stache seems to be a pretty good dude. Hopefully we can do a collab one of these days! Thanks for watching Andrei!

@justinbandy2610 4 года назад

Definitely will be trying that modified knocker rig.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Hope it works for ya dude!

@countylineoutdoors1724 6 лет назад

Great tips! Thanks for sharing! 👍

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

County Line Outdoors no problem, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@PigPatrolTV 6 лет назад

Awesome tips man!

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Josh PigPatrol hope they help! Appreciate you watching!

@PigPatrolTV 6 лет назад

River Certified No worries man!

@FishingWithJBT 3 года назад

I use this rig exclusively on my boat or kayak,it hasnt failed me yet and my lake has more sticks than The Blair Witch franchise,i appreciate this rig big dog you saved me countless of Whisker Seeker Triple Threats 😂

@RiverCertified 3 года назад

Haha you and your words🤣

@TheIconicFisherman Год назад

I recommend you look up the Kentucky rig if you haven't already it's a lot like the drop shot rig just instead of having 2 dropper loops and 2 hooks it has 1 dropper loop and 1 hook. I highly recommend it for river and creek fishing in rivers that have a lot of abrasive cover, structure, and a heavy current. I typically use the Carolina rig for ponds and lakes and the Kentucky rig for rivers and and creeks. because I find the Carolina rig does better in still water ponds and lakes and the Kentucky rig does better in heavy current rivers and streams with a lot of abrasive cover and structure.

@bradbex9051 6 лет назад

Great info Spencer.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Really glad you enjoyed it!

@PeelingDragCatfishing 6 лет назад

Doug Stange used to use that same rig for flatheads check it out but he just used like you said weight hook. It's a old infisherman video from 1990 called flatheads after dark. Good video bud.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

I think I own every single catfish DVD and VHS In-Fisherman ever made. That's where I first heard of that rig. I just added a bobber stop above the sinker so it wouldn't slide up the line. Glad you enjoyed it man!

@PeelingDragCatfishing 6 лет назад

River Certified yeah man no sooner I seen it I knew. I used to watch it every Sunday as a kid

@tysissom4739 3 года назад

I just rig my line the second way last night, I the idea of the bait of the bottom.

@tommyatchley7042 5 лет назад

Learned a lot! Thanks!!

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

Awesome man, glad you enjoyed it!

@dougiemac8417 2 года назад

Plain and simple. Thanks millions. 👍🏾👍🏾

@RiverCertified 2 года назад

I hope those rigs help ya catch a monster!

@dude999642 6 лет назад

That "Dale D." guy you mentioned sounds pretty smart. :-)

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Haha I think he knows a thing or two. I like to talk, but I love to listen, especially if its good advice! Glad you watched the video so you could hear me give credit where credit was due!

@dude999642 6 лет назад

Keep posting vids!

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Editing one right now!

@edbrown3047 5 лет назад

Great tips!..thanks!

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

Glad they helped Ed!

@kevincurbow5325 6 лет назад

Great video, gonna have to try that knocker rig. Do you use that rig with cut bait or just live bait?

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Kevin Curbow glad you enjoyed it! I use for either. Anytime you're fishing dense timber, it's a really good rig. Thanks for watching Kevin!

@jman124 6 лет назад

That knocker is new to me thanks

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Sure thing! No problem!

@markdishmon681 4 года назад

I have to been using the same rig for years less the upper bobber stop. I fish the Tennessee river in North Alabama. Needless to say, rough currents lots of structure. These rigs work. Thank for your hard work and useful information. I watch every video. Question, can you use a planner board in heavy current from the bank? It's been so flooded it hard to keep bait off of the bank. Please let me know what you think. Big fan Mark

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Glad you find the info helpful. You're in an awesome are to fish! Kinda jealous!

@JustinsFishinFetish 6 лет назад

Got to try that knocker rig.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Justin's Fishin Fetish hope it treats you as good as it does me! Thanks for watching!

@javontaerivera 2 месяца назад

What is the exact pole? I’m trying to get into big catfish ing and seen that you get yours from whisper seeker and I’ve clicked the link on a different video but can you clarify which exact one you get?

@user-dd1mx3df2w 2 года назад

Maybe try circles hooks I jug fish all the time I found the cats don’t swallow the circle hooks as often as a j hook

@zionsbackyardadventures6096 3 года назад

Are you able to use the santee cooper rig in grassy bottom?

@nytowl62 6 лет назад

Instead of using a three way swivel. Use a large swivel on the main line with hook leader and use a small swivel with the sinker leader to hook on the bottom eye of the large swivel. This allows you to remove the sinker easily for transport or storage. I always lose more sinkers than hooks so this will make it easier to have sinkers prerigged. Pull the old swivel off and put it away for the next time and attach the new sinker.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Bill T cool idea Bill, really appreciate the input! Thanks for watching!

@mikemarinella7788 Год назад

How do you keep the drop weight and leader from twisting up

@mattpotts8561 2 года назад

Would this rig work for circle hooks also? Or just J hooks?

@lankstaroutdoors7333 2 года назад

I'm gonna tie this up on one of my rods, and use it for fishing my local Dams that are pretty snaggy...

@RiverCertified 2 года назад

Hope it helps dude!

@lindalong455 4 года назад

All my life I was told never to put the weights close to the hook cause the catfish would not pick it up because it would b to heavy but watching your bids I've learned grand pa was wrong seen u catch lots of big ones with this rig thanks

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Yeah they don't care about the sinker or even the hook. Hope it helps!

@apex_society 4 года назад

is there a way to tell there layout of the bottom of the river. or do you just know from experience and knowing the area. i live in pittsburgh we have 3 rivers very close to my house that all connect. flatheads are everywhere and i really want to catch one. please reply thanks

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Sorry for the late reply. Without writing a book, I'd recommend starting on the smallest river, they are easier to read. A great book, definitely my favorite is Channel Catfish Fever. There is so much info that will help with all catfishing. Good luck man!

@patrickruhe5450 4 года назад

Will rubber bobber stoppers work? Great movie

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I think so. Worth a shot anyway. Glad you enjoyed it!

@dak8840 6 лет назад

Do you think putting a rattle on top on that set up be better or get snagged more?

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Dak 88 that's an interesting idea. I don't think it would make it snag anymore in brush. Maybe rocks. Give it a try and let me know! Thanks for watching!

@joesummers9864 10 месяцев назад

Using the 3 way swivel rig i encounter my sinker drop and leader getting twisted in the heavy current river i fish do you have same problem

@RiverCertified 10 месяцев назад

At times but the fish don't seem to care.

@greenpea9412 6 лет назад

Great video. I'm new for the most part to cat fishing. I have always ice fished but for some reason don't fish much through the Summer. Too much going on I guess but this year I have been able to get out more. I bought a Whisker Seeker rod and a Abu Garcia Catfish Special in orange and love that set up. I notice you use their gear as well. All of the terminal tackle is good stuff as well. Question; I bought a casting net to catch shad with. What is your go to bait?

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Thanks you! I love hearing that other people are getting out and fishing! Big fan of all things Whisker Seeker! As far as the best all around bait goes, its tough to beat shad, especially for blues and channel cats. Flatheads will hit cutbait too, but they like any bait that stays lively on the hook.

@austin72 4 года назад

I'd say the first rig would really improve your casting as well it looks low profile and nothing extra twisting in the air I'll be using this for my distance casting I really like it

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Never thought of that.. I hope it works for you! Thanks for watching!

@austin72 4 года назад

@@RiverCertified I didn't either and it hit I said hold on a second lol and it looks slick and simple and u can't beat that

@austin72 4 года назад

@@RiverCertified you could also move the weight back for hook shy fish when you ain't in such bad cover and kinda move your bobber stops and make it a semi slip sinker rig

@marlon363 4 года назад

Hey man I have the 30lb mono from whisker seeker and the 7’6 rod from whisker seeker but I’m having trouble finding a spinning reel that isn’t too big for my rod. Which spinning reel would you recommend? And is 30lb mono too heavy?? Should I go lower? I hope you respond but not expecting it since you’re a famous youtuber lol well thanks anyway bro love your content!

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Definitely not famous, but do love talking fishing 😁 30 lb will be fine. I recommend an okuma avenger abf 40. Great reel for the money

@marlon363 4 года назад

River Certified would the avenger abf 40 fit 30lb mono?? Or is that too heavy mono?

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

@@marlon363 Not at all. I even have use up to 85 lb braid on it. Check it out in action here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WSEftreSbMA.html

@nathanfleming46 5 лет назад

Can you Bank fish with the knocker rig like you would a Carolina rig

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

Definitely! I usually don't put a float stop above the sinker when I do though so the bait is less likely to tear off. It works well in thick wood cover cuz there is no leader.

@rat4spd 6 лет назад

Are these something you'd cast with, or drop from a kayak?

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

They work well either way. Really appreciate you watching!

@tico1283 5 лет назад

Can those rigs be used for bank fishing or they are mean to be used from a boat? I fish from the banks and would like to try them .

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

They definitely work from the bank to, especially if you keep your rod pointed up in the rod holder. It never hurts to experiment. Good luck!

@tico1283 5 лет назад

@@RiverCertified Thank you so much for replying and I will sure try them in the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers as soon as the water goes down. Thanks a ton!!!

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

@@tico1283 No problem man. You're in one hell of an area! Hope you find em!

@scentlok30 6 лет назад

Do you ever use no roll sinkers.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Only a few times. I prefer bank sinkers on a sinker slide because it doesn't scuff up your line as much. I will use egg sinkers for vertical presentations or slip bobber rigs. That's about it though. Really appreciate you watching the video man!

@scentlok30 6 лет назад

What brand of sinker slides do you use.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Quinten Brown I'm a big fan of the whiskerseeker sinker slides

@ellabauer6445 6 лет назад

Great video. You should do this for a living:)

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Maybe someday.

@jimgeipel7820 5 лет назад

Instead of bobber stops on the knocker rig, why not use a couple split shot.

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

Never thought of that. That way if you wanted your sinker to slide again, you could just take it back off too. You're a freaking genius!

@jasongaba2512 5 лет назад

@@RiverCertified I never use bobber stops I use split shots.....

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

@@jasongaba2512 That works too. I just like the bobber stops because they don't damage the line at all.

@jasongaba2512 5 лет назад

@@RiverCertified True that buddy....

@forrest1518 6 лет назад

Good video, new to me👍🏾

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Thank you! Hope they work for you!

@dylan.h1133 6 лет назад

Why don’t you use a circle hook?

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

I do for blue cats. I've had too many times where a flathead eats the bait and doesn't move. A J hook lets me set the hook even when the are just sitting there.

@quintenbrown1508 5 лет назад

Everyone who watches this man he is the GOAT= Michael Jordan. Last night I used only one of these rigs and couldn't even keep 3 poles in the water with my son on the South Skunk. O wait Spencer =Eminem

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

Hahaha I've never been called the goat before. I'm just glad the worked for ya! Hope they keep working! Good luck man!

@quintenbrown1508 5 лет назад

@@RiverCertified I tried every live bait from bullhead to crawdads but only caught then on cut chubs not even live ones they wouldn't bit on.

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

Channel cats get like that sometimes. Get any flatheads?

@quintenbrown1508 5 лет назад

@@RiverCertified one by an uprooted tree off a big bluegill

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

Nice

@chasingrodbenders5961 5 лет назад

I have some video ideas for you

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

Cool, I'm all ears

@chasingrodbenders5961 5 лет назад

River Certified 1. Homemade channel catfish bait challenge. Use stuff you can get from the store but bait ideas that’s not common. 2. Catch and cook stripe bass 3. Catfish rigs for fast current, 4. 20 dollar catfish challenge. Go into Walmart using only 20 dollars buy everything you need to be able to catch catfish I have plenty more

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

Love it! I'm definitely gonna do those. If you want, shoot me a message on Facebook. Thank you!