The Ultimate Flathead Catfish Rod!!

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The truth is, any big beefy rod and reel will handle a big flathead, but the best one boils down to a few important concepts. More effective equipment helps you present a bait better, and land more of the fish you hook!
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@timothysutton390 4 года назад

Love your vids and posts. They keep me entertained even with my short attention span and have greatly improved my fish catching by numbers and size. Keep pushing them out and we'll keep tunnin in to watch. Your personality and they way you carry yourself makes me feel like I'm sitting on the river bank with one of my good friends and there is nothing better than a a couple of buds and a couple of rods hitting the water. That's always a good day!

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

That's kinda what I'm going for. Plus I have a short attention span, which is probably why I enjoy teacher middle school kids haha. Glad you enjoy all the videos Timothy!

@djangodunn5968 4 года назад

It is scientific Certified! Reminded me of PE class I took in college. Bait, spin and flycasting. Nice lesson Spencer👍👍👍

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

😆😆😆 glad you enjoyed it man! Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

@jbv8885 4 года назад

You made more sense than anyone that I ever talked to on a bank about fishing.lol Good advice. Really enjoy all your videos.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I think about it alot haha. Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

@robertchance7029 4 года назад

Good run-down. Gotta have the wife watch this so she knows I’m not blowin smoke when she ask me why I “need’ so many rods. I’ll just tell her “hey this dude is a science teacher, he ought to know!”

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Haha I'm not sure that qualifies me as an expert, but if it helps I say run with it😆 you're the man Robert! Thanks for watching!

@timmolina9569 4 года назад

Hahaha never thought of that. But I think I'll use the term "scientific expert".

@krissleeth6402 4 года назад

I just bought 2 of the 9'6" rods and so far I love them

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Glad to hear it!

@oldmanfunky4909 3 года назад

Every time I go to Whisker Seekers looking for a rod they are sold out!

@oldmanfunky4909 3 года назад

Hey!~ They got rods in! My 9'6 along with many other whisker seekers goodies is in the post! These rods are so hot they can't keep them in stock.

@survivingwith812catfishing 4 года назад

Got a m/h fmj for Christmas... I'm excited.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Hope you like it as much as I like mine! Thanks for watching!

@LENFFISHING 4 года назад

Wow, that was full of good tips. I just started fishing for Flatheads this past summer and will be selecting a new Flathead rod in the near future. Thanks for sharing!

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I hope the info helps! Thanks for watching!

@jorgeandreszanocchi6485 4 года назад

Very clearly explained Spencer. When we go fishing the giant striped catfish here in South America, control of the line is a must. So long rods are the best choice, together with rotative reels. For a 45 minute to maybe an hour and a half fight depending on the size of the fish, its action will help you out with the retrieval and you'll keep your arm strength longer.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

That sounds like a blast! I've never had to fight a catfish that long, but I guess a fish has to be mean to survive in those rivers. You're the man Jorge!

@jorgeandreszanocchi6485 4 года назад

@@RiverCertified mean and gnarly!!! 165lb brutes. Unfortunately, there is little or no control regarding fishing. Too much commercial netting and no catch and release awareness is making a 165 lb one an exeption these days. Really sad...

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

@@jorgeandreszanocchi6485 that is sad. I would like to make a trip there someday, but I'll definitely have to make a point to get away from commercial fishing pressure.

@nickhi5yg290 2 года назад

@@RiverCertified looks like u need to take a trip there.

@MikeTatman 4 года назад

Best fishing channel on the RU-vid’s

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Awe shucks 😊 seriously tho, really glad you enjoy them!

@riverrat988 4 года назад

Love tackle reviews. I have been using a Ugly Stik catfish series and tried a TWC rod . The TWC is really well built but it is really stiff. Don’t use it much. I want to try out Whisker Seeker rods, They seem as soft and strong as a Ugly Stik but not as bulky. Keep these tackle reviews coming. The TWC and Warrior cat and several others are about the same. Just different handle material and colors. But there all well built rods .Whisker Seeker has slimmer build. Gonna give one a shot.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

That's my favorite part of the WS rod and I forgot to mention it. Lots of power in a lighter package. They will all get the job done tho. Glad you enjoyed it sir!

@bradleygene5821 4 года назад

My favorite flathead stick is a toss up between my heavy fmj and ugly stick tiger 7' med/heavy. That things a bulletproof workhorse with everything I want in a rod. Feels good in my hands like it was built custom for me 😆

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

That was my first ever flathead rod and I absolutely loved it! The only reason I got rid of it was cuz I started building custom rods. Then I found WST and I couldn't build a better one for the price. Hope you catch a jumbo on it!

@Nargantous 4 года назад

I just got 2 more of the heavy power wisker seeker rods for Christmas, not the FMJ, I haven't caught anything with one yet but I like them so far.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I like how they're a little lighter. Cant remember if the new ones have the longer foregrip or not. The old ones didn't. Thanks for watching Dalton!

@seanthefishguy2237 4 года назад

Those whisker rods are great. If given chance try getting a catfish sumo set up. Been nailing some tanks with great control and confidence. Tight lines my friend.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I've been eyeballing those online, but haven't had a chance to handle one. Hopefully at catfish Conference. Thanks for watching!

@timmolina9569 4 года назад

I like those whisker seeker rods you use but my preference are the Muddy River rods Kris Flores puts out. And yes they hit everyone of your checkpoints. I have to admit though that sometimes when I'm channel catting I just use my old ugly stick because I dont need such heavy gear. Tight lines and thanks for all the good content.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Kris makes some great fishing rods! I especially like the handle. I'm with ya tho, most companies don't make a good channel cat specific rod, even the whisker MH are a little heavy for fish under 5-10 lbs. Thanks for watching!

@briantalbot394 4 года назад

I use a 10' light action riversider with like 4-8 pound test line

@droningharry 4 года назад

The Duke and Spencer, all I needed to know about life and finding the Big Catfish I've pined for, for so very long. I'll be going to Bass Pro Shops in Altoona beginning of February. I'm very much a touchy feely kinda guy. No smart comments please, I will find you......LOL. Thanks for the tips, I love watching and I've learned so much. I'm really looking to going fishing this year once I heal from this disaster that has been my ankle. I'd really like it as well if you could talk a little Reel stuff. I know the guys in the store will say you need the 500.00 reel when you don't so share the wealth. As G.I. Joe always said, knowledge is power! Sorry, I was just subjected to way too many kid shows when our Children were growing up. You might understand someday if your kids from school haven't already schooled you.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Hope it helps ya pick out a good combo. Thanks for watching Harry!

@Hogwylderr 4 года назад

I remember when I first got one to try out. I got a medium heavy and I must say, it's a great blank. A lot of fun with smaller fish but can also handle the bigger ones as well. My PB Striper at 48lbs was caught on that blank in the Tennessee River. I was just never a fan of the components (guides & reel seat) or the fact that the finish fades pretty badly & rather quickly on it. So I bought new rods and had them completely stripped & refinished the way I wanted. Cost a little bit but not that bad for rods that will last me for many years. It's one of the best feeling blanks I've ever found.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I absolutely get what you're saying. Anything specifically you didn't like about the components? I'd be glad to pass along the feedback. Thanks for sharing! I'd love to see a striper that big!

@zachwalls461 4 года назад

Your whisker Seeker collection looks mark my BNC silver cut collection.. good stuff

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I'm kind of a tackle hoarder. It's good to know there's others like me haha. Thanks for watching dude!

@balla2172 4 года назад

# jealous of both

@Reelin_Piggies_Fishing Год назад

How much weight do you think the Whisker Seeker MH can deadlift before it breaks? So far I think that it can deadlift about 15-20 pounds before it breaks, but if you can give me a good estimate, that would help me a lot. Love your videos man!

@williamcook2499 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the video. I pretty much fish for catfish most of the time. I should get some lighter rods for other size fish. Off topic I was at Little blue River were it runs into the Missouri and caught a soft shell turtle about 20ish inch shell. Swear he stuct his feet in the mud, never had something fight so hard and so hard to pull in. He was not happy either... went after a friend of mine. Didnt think we were ever gonna get it off of my line.

@43lbcat 4 года назад

Just purchased that FMJ Heavy on Black Friday and can't wait to use it. Great quality for the price, IMO. I also bought some of the crazy ass rattles and rig components that I've seen in your vids. I guess you can teach this old dog new tricks.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Hope you like it a much as I like mine! The rattles aren't magic but definitely make a difference somedays. Good luck Matt!

@jv5034 4 года назад

Good advice can you do 1 on reels that includes line counters. You've got 1 of the top 5 channels out their for actual advice definitely improved my hook up success.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I definitely can. I just dont have as much first hand knowledge on as many reels as I do rods. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!

@mystic_tacos 4 года назад

I would like to see one on reels also. I'll NEVER stray from my Ambassadeurs but I like hearing about different opinions on reels.

@mattyoung589 4 года назад

Spot on bro! Great vid, brought up a lot of stuff I haven't thought about. Thanks for sharing!

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

That's why I did it. Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

@officialuncletugboat 4 года назад

Try checking into B&M rods. They meet the same requirements and they are slightly cheaper. My question to you is when it comes to a handle do you prefer the cork, eva foam or a wrapped handle. I really dig the wrapped handles. Partially why I’m a big fan of B&M rods. I like the thiner profile. I don’t like a squishy and thick profile of a handle that you get with cork or foam. Plus foam and cork just falls apart so easily in my experience.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I've handled a few some buddies had. They're a darn nice rod. I love cord wrapped grips. When I built rods, that's what I did to mine. I hope WST goes to win grips someday tho. I like those even more. Thanks for watching!

@bootlicker1997 4 года назад

I can tell from ur video use Whitaker seeker much 😂😂!! Lol. Ordered today cause of this video lol thanks

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

They make it easy to be a fan. They make good stuff!

@bootlicker1997 4 года назад

Yes they do I'll hopefully like as much as you do buddy. You helped

@RobertHicks007 23 дня назад

I go with a Ugly Stik Catfish rod and a Ancient Mariner Albatross 6000 it will slay anything from Black tip shark to falthead catfish for around 150 bucks

@JCG0001 2 года назад

I'm a total amateur, very interesting to hear from a master catfisher on rod selection.

@RiverCertified 2 года назад

I dont know if I'm a master, but im glad you enjoyed it

@Jared_304 4 года назад

Great advice!! Gotta have quality equipment you trust!

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Definitely! let's me focus on the fish and the fight! Thanks for watching Jared!

@LoveDdragnoice 4 месяца назад

Big water 7 foot medium heavy with a ats 30 is an amazing combo and cheap

@1LostDude 4 года назад

Hey Spencer, you forgot mention, as most people on RU-vid do, if you're just starting out in any type of fishing, buy the gear YOU can afford to pay for/lose. For a beginner, a broken $40 rod is easier to swallow than a $250 broken rod. Work your way up to the upper echelon gear. Here is an example, some idiot on YT said you have to buy this $500 combo, a friend went out and bought said combo, couldn't afford it either, first trip out they went under a low bridge in a boat and he had that rod sticking up and snapped the top 10" or so clean off. NEVER made one cast with that $500 combo.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I guess I just assumed that went without saying. I wasn't necessarily recommending any rod in particular, just stating what I look for and the rod I like the best. just hope people can find a rod they're happy with. Thanks for sharing your thoughts man!

@firedaddycarp13 3 года назад

@@RiverCertified wisher seeker rods are gunetin

@Joe-kb1sm 4 года назад

My go to rod for bank fishing on the Ohio R., Is my TWSF1025S10 Shakespeare Tidewater. Its a ten ft. surfcasting outfit, that is good for 90 lb fish, or 10 lb fish. My reel is a Penn #140 squidder salt reel. It's ok with 40 to 80 pound line, has a loud clicker, and has free spool for casting. All ya gotta know about hog rods, is go with medium salt water gear.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

The have a really forgiving tip too and nice action, especially for the price. Perfect for bank fishing! Hope you keep catching jumbos! Thanks for watching!

@Foust74 4 года назад

Ha ha. Looks almost like my Uncle's shop in his garage where he had all his catfishing gear, he was a big time Catter before he passed away.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

He sounds like a legend.

@Foust74 4 года назад

@@RiverCertified He was to me, he would set me up with some hooks and sinker everytime we went to his house. He bought me a bass pro tourney 9 foot pole with a Abu Garcia reel for my high school graduation back in '01' I still use it to this day never go to the river without it.

@donaldthomas6520 Год назад

Cool I'll be here watching brother keep them coming peace out from Ohio Don T

@marshallreede5577 4 года назад

Great video man! Lots of great information divulged in this segment which I greatly appreciate. Thanks alot. Also made sure I subscribed. Look forward to seeing more!!

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@edbrown3047 4 года назад

That was a great and informative video. I love it when I learn. Thanks for sharing man

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Hope it helps. Thanks for watching Ed!

@michaelrud9408 4 года назад

Thanks for the info man, me and a buddy are just getting into cats and we are trying to figure out what poles to use so thanks

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Lots of good options! WS is definitely my favorite tho. Thanks for watching Michael!

@richardstellings5143 3 года назад

Hey thanks for the video I was wondering what kind of rod I needed moved up here from Florida and thanks to you I'm set just need new line on one well the if I decide to use my broom stick that's two I used to use it for big grouper the others I used for sail fish and Tarpon I left my Marlin rods with a friend who was tickled pink he should've been hell I gave him over 5000 Thanks again for all the videos Rick

@RiverCertified 3 года назад

Glad all the info helped! I bet your buddy was big time happy haha

@carlericpickett597 Год назад

Nice. What about a 2 piece med. Spinning rod? I do have 7,8, 9 ' 2 piece rods. I don't like any braided line. I use only mono. So far so good. Do you think my preference is just being lucky or wrong. I can't be on a boat. I only bank fish.

@TheBiggk101 4 года назад

I was told I have a more softer for giving tip section😬💯🥃🎣 love the videos bro all of them🍺👌🏾

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

No comment😆😆 really glad you enjoy the videos!

@jcsuddeth5177 3 года назад

good video-you explained really well-you have helped me a lot watching what you do-thanks and good luck in the future-i liked you talking and going over line control

@catfishmafiadavis2555 4 года назад

Great video man. You forgot to mention the sexy orange color always helps lol

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Aesthetics usually slips my mind, because I think all rods look best dirty haha. Thanks for watching!

@jbabie135 3 года назад

Take me with you! I'm in North Florida. I love your videos Spencer! Your sense of humor...lmao hahahahahhah. Love it man. When you come to Florida let me know!!!!

@RiverCertified 3 года назад

I'd love it if you booked a trip! Shoot me an email spencer@rivercertified.com and we will get it lined up.

@Yakfishinjosh 3 года назад

Just got my whisker seeker fmj catfish pole in today cant wait

@RiverCertified 3 года назад

Hell yeah!

@jacobkramer1089 4 года назад

My current setup is a 9ft Sixgill Erebus and and ambassaduer C3 7000. I also buy cheap penn pursuit combos rated for up to 3oz. Able to chuck a 8oz bullhead and a 3oz lead on them without snapping 😂

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Those sixgills look sweet man! Thanks for watching Jacob!

@hobsonschoice8649 3 месяца назад

does the Abu Garcia have the bait clicker your speaking of in this vid?

@nauticaladventurer4460 2 года назад

A light weight heavy action rod with a baitclicker conventional reel is ideal. Catfish can get pretty big so its good to have a reel with high torque. Spinning reels could work too but i dont like putting strain on the bail as the bail could fail.

@clarkreekers9520 2 года назад

Thanks for the tips. I purchased a Penn 209 reel for catfishing. I'm hoping to do a ton of river fishing this summer. I will be fishing medium sized rivers such as the East and west fork des moines rivers

@clarkreekers9520 2 года назад

Hit the send to quick. What rod would you recommend for the Penn 209. May fish larger rivers such as the big Sioux River also. Thanks

@RiverCertified 2 года назад

They go good with a heavy power whiskerseeker!

@teamflanneloutdoors5631 4 года назад

Timely subject. Trying to decide on my first Flathead rod to pair with the Shimano Baitrunner Santa brought me. Doing the RU-vid reviews and searching the interwebs, BUT, IME there is no substitute for a hands on evaluation when it comes to fishing rods. Sucks when the shipping tube arrives, and it doesn't quite contain the action you envisioned, at least that's my excuse for having so many😂

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I know exactly what you are talking about, especially from buying blanks to build rods. It's a great reason to go to catfish Conference. You can see em all. Thanks for watching sir!

@skyler.mcalonan6017 4 года назад

You should do a video like this on flat head reels etc

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

That's a great idea! Illnadd it to the list. Thanks for watching!

@H3yItzChris 4 года назад

Very informative thank you for the video..I hope to catch a monster this summer

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Hope you do too! Glad you got something out of the video!

@firecatfishing2770 3 года назад

Thankyou for the informative video on selecting catfish rods... I'm a new subscriber to your channel. Being new to fishing for larger 10 to 70lb cats, I've ordered 4 rods; 2 for my wife (spinning), and 2 for me (casting). Each of us will have 1 MH catfish rod of each brand (Rippin Lips Super Cat & KastKing KastKat). They will be paired with KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III 6000 Series Spinning Reels for her, and KastKing Rover 6000 Series Baitcasting Reels for me. I can't wait film the unboxing & test them on the water. Wish me luck.

@RiverCertified 3 года назад

Sounds like you're sitting good. Glad ya enjoy the videos!

@lankstaroutdoors7333 2 года назад

Love the video. I have this rod/reel with your favorite float bobber setup tied on. Can't wait for this flathead season. What spinning reel is that in the background, on your Chad Ferguson model whisker seeker?

@larryking606 3 года назад

Loved the video, Spencer ! Great information , you are the man !

@RiverCertified 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it sir!

@larryking606 3 года назад

@@RiverCertified I really did ! Spencer, you give out excellent information , and that is coming from a 70 year old man , who has been fishing since I was 6 years old ! Thank you !

@gregtrent5068 3 года назад

A lot of the nicer catfish rods look really similar. I have big cat fever rods. I really like them, it the whisker seeker rods look way cooler, lol. You should do a video on reels. I’m all over the board with reels. I have abu,s, penn’s and my last one a diawa sealine.

@RiverCertified 3 года назад

Big cat fever makes an absolutely awesome rod! I will definitely do a reel video this winter man!

@mikewheele4211 4 года назад

I started using hefty cat rods. I got way from braid for cats. Lost a big one on braid. Switched to big game line.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I haven't checked into those. T Will they have a booth at catfish Conference? As long as you're happy with it, that's what matters😁 thanks for watching!

@mikewheele4211 4 года назад

Your rigs are great. Keep making great videos.

@bigrivercatsiowa3368 4 года назад

Got the merch for Christmas

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Thanks a ton! I really hope you enjoy it!

@ernestwalden3894 4 года назад

Man it's 2019 December 28th and it's also 66 outside which is insane weather for kentucky. Its got me all pumped up for ripping lips lol

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Better get after them!

@JDLPZ04 4 года назад

Thanks for the advice and tips! 👍🏽

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

@ifishcatfish 4 года назад

sadly, with the fish i catch, I never need any rod backbone. Hopefully 2020 is better. Whisker Seeker makes one of the very few reasonable catfish rods in my opinion. Everything else is designed to tow 7-foot sharks.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

They're definitely a good combo of power and fish ability. Hope you find some slobs! Thanks for watching!

@standingwolf2323 3 месяца назад

Hey Spencer I've been fishing with way to light gear and I'm ready to step up and that rod sounds like what I'm looking for. You say it's a whisker seeker heavy power 7.5 foot. What action is it? I looked on there web site and there is a number of the 7.5 heavy power. I don't have many to through around so I would like to order the right one the first time. Thanks for your help. Tony

@ethanchandler7097 Год назад

Great video and super helpful, thank you!

@ricrinehart975 3 года назад

That was a really good informative video and I even agree with most of it

@TNRVG 4 года назад

9:02 Big Baits for Big Fish!!!

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Amen to that! Thanks for watching Billy!

@TreeTop60 4 года назад

I have (4) seekers with Abu 6500c3 love them, but I think my “Tangling with Catfish” 10’ whisker stix is an excellent for nice distance,,,,,,,, my funnest rod is actually a (3) piece Akios Hellrazor that’s 14’ long paired with An Akios Shuttle conventional, that rig cast 100 plus yards easy and consistent. My local res. Has a deeper Chanel that sets in the middle .....I have to reach that zone to reach bigger fish, that setups sweet spot is 7oz.......it’s a site to behold reaching those distances

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I get that. I have a diawa trybeam i use when I have to get a bait wat out there. It casts like an absolute dream. Thanks for sharing! Bombing a bait is a satisfying feeling haha

@TreeTop60 4 года назад

River Certified yes it is brother......enjoy your vids, get em coming

@heathschwab 4 года назад

Yes I got 2 love them wish I could afford 2 more. Thanks for sharing the vidoe. God bless

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Glad you like them Danny! Hope you can get those 2 others someday. Thanks for watching!

@dirtcheapgarden22 4 года назад

Great info, thank you. So now, I feel better using my spidey rod in the kiddie pool. HA... If my wife would watch this she'd understand why size does matter.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Haha I dont know how I should reply to that on a public website😆🤣😆🤣 you're the man!

@dirtcheapgarden22 4 года назад

🤣🤣🤣

@BarFlyFishingTexas 4 года назад

Any idea when you make it out to Texoma in the spring? Trying to get it on my calendar! Ready to get on some of them big blues! Let me know when you get that nailed down! #BarFlyFishingTexas

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I'll message ya. Not sure what days I'll be kayak fishing and what days I'll be fishing with another buddy yet. Thanks for watching!

@kansasoutdoors5667 4 года назад

I love an ugly stick tiger lite heavy action, penn reel or a nice abu.

@ernestwalden3894 4 года назад

I got 2 of them and there not bad at all. Its now Dec in my ky state and it's 65 outside and I'm ready to rip some lips lol

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Theyre great rods! I used one from the surf and was impressed how it handled big redfish. They fight kinda like a flathead. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@kansasoutdoors5667 4 года назад

@@RiverCertified i did get a chance to use a 2 piece whisker seeker it was a solid rod, really looking into b&m silver cats as well.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

@@kansasoutdoors5667 All the 2 piece are MH. I prefer the heavy over the MH for blues and flatheads. Would be worth checking out as well. Good luck man!

@blntmanreptiles8800 4 года назад

Great video thanks for the information

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Emalii. Hope it helps!

@teammosin9999 2 года назад

Very educational and useful. Thanx!!

@RiverCertified 2 года назад

Glad you found it helpful man!

@ernestwalden3894 4 года назад

The perfect catfish rod is anyone I catch a fish on lol. Man I live 15 minutes from Kentucky lake and last spring I was flathead fishing off the bank useing live bluegill and I just got a snag and was trying to fix my line with my back turned away from the lake and I heard a couple crashes. Well long story short I never caught a catfish over 28 lbs. And my pole jumped from my rod holder which was inbeaded and hammerd in the ground and drugged thrugh high grass and bushes and literally cut a path of up rooted trash and bushes. U guess I'm trying to say what ever it was it had to been at least a 100 lbs fish to do all of that. I'm 52 yrs old and finally hooked a 100 lb fish and wasn't there to grab my dang pole. Anyone else had that kind of luck click like button please lol

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

You fish long enough those things are bound to happen. Gotta agree tho. The best pole is the one you have. Thanks for watching Ernest!

@jimdubejr8455 10 месяцев назад

What would you suggest for a cat rod for bank fishing?

@Mike_Power 2 года назад

The Whisker Seeker FMJ Heavy is my favorite rod. However I fish the James and I have to throw up to 16 ounces of lead sometimes. For this I go to my extra heavy BCF

@RiverCertified 2 года назад

Both are great rods man. I've tossed 16 oz on the heavy many times. I just lob it. I'm sure the BCF XH have a little more backbone to launch em though.

@matthewtripp6840 Год назад

cool .. now .. show us .. slowly .. the rig set up .. for all the catfish rigs

@jessieramirez2871 3 года назад

Been using B&M sliver cat Elite off the banks it's a tough rod but I notice it's not so for giving on the tip been thinking about the slime cat rod or the whisker seeker rod but after watching this I made my mind up going to get the Whisker Seeker thanks for the vid and tips on a good rod

@Fishing_580 4 года назад

Solid info man!

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

@Channelslayer33 7 месяцев назад

What specific kind of reel did you have on this rod ?

@Yelladog78 Год назад

I always gravitate to XHeavy or XXHeavy rods, they're not real fun with lighter fish. My two favorite rods are an pro cat 7ft solid fiberglass snagging rod from academy ( way to stiff really) and my 7ft XHeavy shark rod. I think I'm subconsciously afraid a monster is going to break my rod if I don't use these types 🤷🏻‍♂️

@coryweaveroutdoors4998 4 года назад

Great information and explanations! You should be a teacher! 😂

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I see what you did there haha

@briansuttles492 4 года назад

great video, great infor. on the rods. but I thought you liked snoopy lol. stay safe

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Snoopy is great for goofing around. If a big boy hits him, you definitely dont have as much control as a longer stouter rod. With that being said, I still wanna get a big flathead on him! Thanks for watching!

@jculpepper05 4 года назад

What have you caught with that penn senator in the end table? Looks like a 10/0 or 12/0. Love your vids!

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I used to live for shark fishing! It's a 16/0. Got it so I could be like Captain Quint haha. Thanks for watching!

@garyrathbone4586 4 года назад

Thanks for posting. Hope your x-mas was good. Can you give a lesson on casting with a bait casting reel with a star drag? And, I'm going to get a backlash so how to best clear the backlash would also be helpful.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I can. In the meantime, keep your thumb in the side of the spool and not the middle. Gives you more control. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

@gunsmoke9030 4 года назад

Also just before putting bait on hold the pole up and release the sinker/hook, you want it to fall to the ground without backlash after (but not too tight either) you can get the tensioner set perfect and you casts will backlash only if you really mess up

@garyrathbone4586 4 года назад

Thank u for your advice.

@razr199 3 года назад

Love the video bud and your channel. Do you like the 2 piece 7 1/2 footer. I just figured it would be nice to be able to break em down when in old ladies car at times

@trampaskearbey74 Год назад

Mr Spencer i would like to purchase some of your bank rod holders if you would tell me how to purchase them please

@cincinnatiking8008 4 года назад

I came to this video because I was buying a whisker seeker rod and Abu 6500. I hope you make a dollar or two LoL

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I wish, but I appreciate the kind words!

@cincinnatiking8008 4 года назад

@@RiverCertified I meant your affiliate links for Amazon and Whisker Seeker

@rugerboyks6288 3 года назад

I was wondering if you ever switch over to a more ridged heavy pole if your fishing in a more heave current?....only because of the constant back and forth movement from the tip if your using a medium heavy.....or does that not matter that much using a medium heavy in a stronger current with the tip kind of swaying slowly a little back and forth? Lol

@kylievandenberg3079 3 года назад

Would this also be a good rod for wipers down at red rock?? And what’s a good spinning reel to pair up

@RiverCertified 3 года назад

I wouldn't recommend it for that. I'm a fan of Fenwick HMGs with a Penn Battle 2000 or 3000 much more for hybrids.

@michaeltoby8474 3 года назад

One more question? What is the ordering address, because we don't have access to a whisper seeker outlet where I live. Thanks for all you do for the catfish world. I enjoy all your videos. Rock on

@glennevitt5250 4 года назад

Long Live John Wayne Hahaha Spencer 🤩

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Yesssirrr. Gonna be watching some of that here soon. And Clint Eastwood 😁 thanks for watching Glenn!

@dustinrigsby1919 4 года назад

Hey Spencer love your catfish videos, but I have a question just recently purchased a kayak and I use the mh action 9'6 foot rods for bank fishing and was gonna go to a whisker seeker 7'6 for my kayak cause of over hanging trees on the small rivers I fish. For flathead fishing particularly was wandering if I should go with a 2pc rod or a solid 1pc and if the 1pc rod was awkward to deal with in The nucanoe frontier 12 as far as transport?

@quintonellsworth1862 2 года назад

Me and my brothers are gonna be on the racoon between perry and Jefferson Scranton this weekend. U gonna be out fishing anywhere close?

@jeffreybabino1411 2 года назад

Great video thanks what combo are you using thanks

@bigrivercatsiowa3368 4 года назад

you should come down to south east iowa and fish big creek catch lots of channels and dont have the expertizze to catch a big flathead

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I hope to someday. Thanks for watching dude!

@spuds8896 Год назад

Perfect. That’s exactly what I needed to make my choice. 👍

@RiverCertified Год назад

Glad to hear it man

@zachdowell1722 4 года назад

Are you going to catfish conference in February??

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Yessir! Say hi if you see me. Thanks for watching!

@chadnolte1546 4 года назад

Hey Spencer I see you like whisker seeker rods. I have several . I have one that the tip broke about 6 inches down. I was lifting a small fish up and it broke. Are they good with backing up there warranties.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

That sucks man. Yeah they're pretty good. It's best to shoot them a call direct. Just tell them what happened and they should set ya straight. Thanks for watching Chad!

@robwixom5201 4 года назад

It may be all I do is think about catfishing. I got the ws 9 and a half fmj. What a difference between the ugly stick catfish rods and I don't have one bad thing to say about the ugly stick catfish rod I still am a fan. But there is a difference. I like it. Hey the cork on my whisker seeker Handle is getting kind of beat up. Is there something you do to the cork on your ws rods. Thanks for the video as always good info Spencer hope you had a good Christmas

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Ugly stick is the original catfish slayer. Tough to beat and even compete with them. They're working on a way to make the handles more durable. I haven't had problems, but I know others have. Give them a call and they might be able to help. Thanks for watching and merry late Christmas!

@lancehargis7450 4 года назад

Lance Hargis, Want to know your thoughts on two piece rods. Thought I saw one on one of your videos. By the way ,keep the up Love'em....

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I don't think it matters in the grand scheme. Use what works best for ya.

@andrewbush5582 4 года назад

I’m also from Iowa I live along the cedar river channel cats are my specialty on the river but I’ve also seen big flatheads come out of it and it kinda bugs me that I’ve never caught one this last summer I even did a lot of specific targeting for flatheads to no avail any tip or pointers from one Iowan to another? Biggest channel this year was 14.50 lbs biggest ever was in the twenty range or just under

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Those are some nice fish man! I have several articles on my website that might help plus the flathead playlist on my RU-vid channel! Let me know if you have any specific questions! Thanks for watching!

@naomi.dodson 4 года назад

That kinda looks like a spinning rod is it? Good video I would like to get a hold of some of that whisker seeker gear but I'm kinda leery about buying stuff on the net is there any stores in texas I can go buy it at personally?

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

It's a casting rod, but they have spinning rods too. They sell them at Dicks sporting goods and scheels. You can look up dealers on their website. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about them.