A Simple Way To Catch Loads Of Bluegill

Today, I show you the most simple Bluegill Fishing Setup / Rig, that is tried and true! I also explain Bluegill Fishing Techniques, How To Locate Bluegill, and some Tips on catching them. I hope you enjoy the video! God bless.
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Me too I just had shoulder surgery and I am actually fishing right now and watching this video I love RGTFM

[@Goodellsam]

I love that your videos are so instructive. Most of the videos I see, are just watching someone catching fish, without teaching how. When you let those big guys go I almost cry. I swear I can smell fried crappie. Thanks from this Mississippi boy.

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[@crazzzymike13]

This is my favorite Richard Gene video. I am a bluegill fisherman. They are the most underrated fish around. They put up a good fight and taste good!

[@bigkountry1429]

You have, by FAR, the best fishing channel on KZbin Mr. Gene!! I absolutely love your in depth videos mainly because I can see the passion you have for what you do AND I am a fellow Alabamaian!!! My wife and I just bought a home on 25 acres that has a 3 acre pond on it last February. The dam had blown out before we bought it so I repaired it and am currently working on restocking it with bluegill, shellcracker, and black crappie. Keep fishin buddy!!!

[@amosmann781]

Hey gene Im Amos mann originally from Riviera Beach Fl. And now live in Peoria Illinois. I love your show. Thank you for helping me catch fish in this northern climate. It's very different from back home. I've learned a lot from watching your show. May god continue to bless you and your family, because you have been a blessing to mine.

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Beyond my thought process how anyone could give you a thumbs down????? You are “in my opinion “ a warehouse of knowledge and you are gooood fer all of us who enjoy fishing. You are truly a great example to follow and a very very good ambassador to the fishing community. Thank you Richard for sharing your knowledge.

[@toddwinegar7365]

I 100% agree with the Machine the lighter the tackle you use, the more fun you have fishing. However i will put a Tennesse river bronze back in a good current up against any fish pound for pound, they are second to none. In my opinion that is. Keep on fishing!

[@jjbullard6755]

"That thing there's ugly as Elmo. Im goin after em. Wooo!" I think I peed my pants a lil. Priceless!! Your awesome Richard. Keep up the good work.

[@dwfowler67]

I was fishing the other day and ran into a couple who were also fishing. They were using live bait so I asked them if they ever heard of Richard Gene and they lit up. We’ve seen every video they said. Love you brother.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

As an avid outddoorsman myself, I can relate to the excitement you portray in your videos. Watching you makes me want to go fishing, and it's almost like I know you. I live just east of Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake in Tennessee, so the fishing opportunities are always present here, not to mention all of the creeks and rivers I fish as well. My wife is from Gadsden Alabama, and she always tells me we should go to Weiss Lake some time. Hey....maybe we will meet sometime in the future, you never can tell when you cross another outdoorsman's path. Love your videos my friend.

[@notyourmeme902]

i like how he just has a great attitude and is very clear with how to do something

[@travishorton8290]

Mr Gene I just got back from my local pond and HAD A BLAST THIS MORNING! I was catchin bluegill and putting them on a float and catchin bass after bass. Caught over 10 two pound + largemouth in this old sewage water pond next to a sewage plant. Also threw a rattle trap and caught a couple on it. I used your small rubber band on an EWG hook for weedless live bluegill cause that pond was full of hydrilla. Thank you to you and Elmo for teaching me a few tips and tricks! I haven't watched your video yet, but you better believe I will in about 10 seconds after I hit send on this haha.

[@RandyRagland-m7y]

Perfect perfect perfect usually use earthworms real large size like nightcrawlers they are best Bluegills keep on biting non-stop easy to collect them that way!!! Way to go !!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏😁👍

[@crosscountryoutdoors2472]

I saw some thumbs down and I thought, I wonder if these people have ever been blue gill fishing? I really doubt it. It took me all the way back to12 years old on lake Tenkiller in Oklahoma! I’ve caught blue gill every year since then, but that’s where and when I got hooked! Thanks for taking me back there!🤪🤪 it was good for me!

[@nickweaver2774]

Some of the best fishing there is an eating

[@crosscountryoutdoors2472]

My mom always wanted them gilled and gutted and scaled. No filets for her. She is 93 now and still loves my fish.

[@dexron2497]

Jumped off the cliffs there once or twice awesome lake

[@babyt535]

The first fish I caught at 5

[@tommylove9270]

@@babyt535 ...Yep blue gill are allways first, then the cat fish!

[@jdub6857]

I really enjoy Richard Gene, the fishing machine! I watch these videos over and over to get some good information about fishing! “And remember, Go fishing when you can because it’s good for you!!!”

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Makes me and my son miss the south...we’re in Alaska catching salmon and trout...but your right those bluegills are good eaten...love watching you 🦌🎣🦌🎣

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[@DomBogey94]

You have gotten me into panfish fishing and I'll tell you what it's super enjoyable when you want a guarantee bite. I usually fish for largemouth but sometimes the bite gets tough so I switch it to my micro fishing setup and it is so fun!

[@mikefrank4880]

I think the reason I like your videos so much is partly because you are genuinely in love with this sport and because you don’t get into any politics or any other polarizing topics. Love you man!

[@lsd-25ayahuascadmt7]

I came to this video to learn how to catch bluegill, and I'm just so pleased to see you using a vintage reel. I love vintage reels so, so much, and I'm rebuilding a small Ocean City 1600 baitcaster at this moment, though I am a bigger fan of the larger Penn reels. So cool to see people using old gear

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I just love this channel!!! Him and momma Sue are, in my opinion, the best type of folks in the world. Keepin' it REAL! I love the way that they show people how they can fish and have some fun without having to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a boat and tackle. Love the bank fishin' videos the best. Keep doin' it y'all and God Bless you and yours, my brother.

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love your channel buddy i cant go fishing all the time but watching you fish takes me back to fishing with my dad when i was 16.

[@LordCurmudgeon]

Love these bank fishing videos man. Nothing fancy , just fishing. Love it. Thank you!

[@ronscott6163]

I have a 308 that I bought in 1975. Still use it and it's one of my favorite reels.

[@FL_Dolfo]

Ron Scott you old old

[@ctresaj]

I live in albertville, and you have shown me some really good spots to catch fish. I love your channel. I'm 34 years old and every one of your videos teach me something new about fishing. Keep up the good work.. you are awesome..

[@Dryday_zip]

"hey stop it! Oooh spilt my coffee." :) That's the best

[@sablewidow]

Sunfish are the only fish I've ever caught (I'm lame, I know) and your video made me envy a good fishing day. I love in Dallas and the closest lake to me is White Rock Lake. I spent 6 hours out there yesterday and only caught 2 palm-sized bluegill. I love your character too! Makes me miss my neighbor when I was a kid.

[@paultaters]

I could've written this exact comment yesterday. New and only gotten a couple sunfish over at Samuel Farms. Did you find any good spots around Dallas?

[@eddiehoff5278]

Bluegill have always been my favorite fish to catch. My gear has changed from when I was little but the excitement hasn't. You always have great content, Richard Gene.

[@michaelmeadows1481]

It's hard to believe I'm watching this episode again 3yr later from the first time I saw it and I'm still just as much excited

[@deeclark-kingdomculture1416]

"Let's put him in the bucket" is all I wanna say when I'm on the river this weekend 🎣🐟😂

[@gregs2509]

Very cool, this day reminds me of my youth in KY. We couldn't get worms all the time as kids but we found that taking a plastic worm for bass fishing and a razor blade and we had quite a few bluegill/crappie/a carp once in a while. Two pound line and a Mitchel 309 with a Wonder Rod was my rig with a small weight we cut from the lead of a toothpaste tube and a size 10 or 12 hook. Thanks for the video!

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This is the very first RGTFM video I saw one year ago and I've been hooked ever since, pardon the pun! This is hands down the best most down to earth fishing show I've ever seen. Internet or TV! I have no idea how this man isn't more well known than he is in the fishing community! Either way keep it up Richard Gene, I get excited every time I get a notification!

[@joyceart5949]

I like your videos. They are loaded with the information that I need to go fishing. Thanks

[@richardhoge3617]

Those right there are nothing but great table fare. Thanks Richard for taking us along!

[@EvilDwarf-pp5py]

Richard Gene, you take me back to when I was a kid fishing with my old man. The only fishing pole he ever used was an Orchard Action Glass rod with a Mitchell 300 reel. My old father-in-law was an avid fisherman and king of the yard sales. I think every rod and reel he owned was purchased at a yard sale for under $10. Love the videos. Keep ‘em coming.

[@Cw81Deut6n4]

You had my 4 yr old giggling when you would act silly. We enjoy watching you together 👍. Good stuff

[@charliegee2532]

I never fished for bluegill before until today. I caught 4 of them today with your tips, you’re awesome

[@DustySmalls]

We've been growing Georgia hopper red worms in our family for 70 years. Feed them chicken feed (crumbles). Gives the worms plenty of nutrients to expand and the fish love the flavor.

[@hulkmad51]

47 years old and still learned some new tips Thanks!!!

[@AndyRosebrook]

That's exactly how I ended up doing it at Greers Ferry. Tried a ton of other ways. This is the way that works best 75% of the time for me.

[@johnhenry6668]

Excellent video. Kind of guy I would like to fish with. A lot of people look down on bluegill fishing but when I take the grandkids it is nonstop action.

[@angelitayourkonis2155]

I love the way he chase off those birds and how Excited he gets when he gets a good bite.

[@dalesimons1966]

I grew up in southern Michigan fishing for bluegill and pumpkinseeds. I now live in Colorado and trout are the main fish that we catch. I have caught a few decent sized gills here but I miss my childhood stomping grounds. Gills were common there. Now I have to drive about 30 to 40 miles to have a chance at decent sized panfish. Oh the good old days!

[@KBee795]

Nice time catching bluegills. I remember once going to a local pond that no one fished for years but it was stocked some time ago. I was bass fishing with worms and caught a 9" long bluegill. It was almost as tall as it was long! Wow did that thing put on a show of strength. We had never seen such a big bluegill. Some years later I was in my car outside at a local fishing dive (The Tackle Box) and two guys came out to weigh a fish. This thing was so big I could see teeth on it from inside my car 15' away. Well that was it, I had to see what it was. Sure enough it wasn't a bay fish but a truly giant fresh water bluegill 13" long. What a fight it must have been to reel that thing in. I think it may be the record bluegill for Maryland. My record was 9" and was just fine, only caught one and that's fine too. Thanks for your video, brought back memories of catching a honey hole of bluegills on a canoe trip. Wish I had pictures of that day too.

[@BCKA]

My father in law gave me 3 of those reels. His tackle is 40 years plus and I'm still catching fish everyday. Fishing is amazing.

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

My favorite light tackle set up for gills and crappie is the Okuma Kokanee spinning rod w/Okuma Avenger reel. I know the rod is meant for another fishing style, but the action is perfect for how I fish, and it was hard to find the action I was looking for, and it is it. Great action for finessing big gills on beds, with just a hook and a redworms or wax worm, or similar. Its all in the dead fall presentation sometimes.

[@CabanaBoy63]

Just reconditioned the 2 Mitchell 300 reels I've had for 50 years and am looking forward to using them again!

[@12ArmyNavy12]

Love those buegills. Haven't fished for bluegills on a river in a long time. Thanks for sharing. Loved what you did. Haven't seen a Mitchell Garcia reel in years. I use to have a friend, Fred Shearer, that had the 408 and he loved it. I had 3 of the 300 models.

[@stateniland]

my very first reel was a Mitchel 300.. 2 spools.. I used it for everything... fresh and saltwater.. I think it was $19 in 1967... still have it today.

[@Winkiedoodles]

Thanks for showing us your red worm bluegill fishing adventure, Richard. Every description you mentioned about those wonderful panfish was spot on. Love them here in central Missouri too! Best wishes, Don

[@williamlove2195]

Thank you Richard! First but definitely not my last time to watch you have fun and teach me at the same time! Bill Love, Taylorville, Il

[@royhawkins9499]

Greatest fishing videos come from the MACHINE. Keep up the good work Richard!

[@t3farm894]

Just wanted to say think you Richard! you have helped me greatly in Bluegill and crappie

[@timwashington824]

When I go fishing I always feel like I'm out here to talk to God, You're right fishing is good for you!!!

[@ingod8971]

Yes I know

[@ji2898]

I feel the exact same thing when I go fishing and always enjoy Gods beauty that am surrounded by!

[@ingod8971]

Just got back in and now uploading some great videos all weekend, I Pray May God Bless You

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@@ji2898 I just subscribed to your KZbin channel will you please do the same for me.

[@davidmarklein]

Indeed I do most of my praying while I fish "Please God, just one"

[@packingten]

Nothing better than a clear blue sky and heading out fishing just you&the Lord and a line in the water😇

[@adhdandme]

Mr Richard thanks for the great videos. I truly believe you have re sparked my love for fishing. i’m usually fishing after Bass but this last weekend I went bluegill fishing and had a absolute blast and you know what I think it was good for me.

[@Cornelius798]

@ Pickem...same here!

[@SantosProd]

I'm glad to find your channel, this is great content. Keep it up sir! I'm new to fishin , so I'm just enjoying watching and learning

[@DieterMelhorn]

I loaded the bait tank yesterday with some bluegill fishing here in the Carolinas. They make excellent catfish bait this time of the year and a couple got to appear in a fishing video as guest.....LOL!!

[@catfishruinedtrophycatfish7998]

I was gonna say hay he caught the bait lets go catfishing. You need to come down and fish with Richard he is a blast.

[@DieterMelhorn]

all I need is an invite from Richard and I will in the truck and on my way......BAM!

[@DieterMelhorn]

@someone else I catch blue catfish with the bluegill.

[@tanyacagle2423]

We use a lot of crickets to fish for bluegill and we catch so many using those compared to anything else. Best fishing! Most fun I ever have when fishing.

[@MisterSpaceLee]

I appreciate you sir, I really enjoy your videos and even though I havent caught a fish yet I love watching your videos.

[@philcollin5891]

Man I just started fishing a few days ago haven’t caught none yet 😂😂

[@antonchigurh5472]

Nobody has an intro or fishing skills like Richard, it's always reminding me of why I subscribed.

[@markconner6078]

Love your simple technique in this video. I have caught a few thousand bluegills in my life, but I must say you are a great fisherman. Keep the videos coming. Be safe out on the water!

[@mlbacon20]

Gene keep on keeping on. I watched this video probably 4 times already but I love it. I love fishing with all my heart 😁

[@kennethanderson8880]

Your awesome Richard. I been watching you since 2018. Good fishing 🎣 buddy.

[@bamascot1]

I live in Kansas, and we have some excellent fishing up here, but I love your videos so that I can hear you talk. See I grew up in North Alabama, and listening to you brings back so many beautiful memories. I lived near Smith Lake and fished every chance I got. Thank you for what you do.

[@jamescullins2709]

I have two or three Mitchel 300 reals. One I bought while stationed in Scotland in the Navy, that was 1962.

[@StrMocha]

Thank you for your service!

[@ryangardner1577]

You are actually a great teacher, as well as fisherman.

[@byronspencer539]

This has been one of my main fishing methods since childhood.

[@mr.drifter8688]

I'm 15 and from Mississippi watching ur videos makes me think about fishing with my papaw he passed a couple years ago and watching them brings back memories keep it up

[@4nik8uobama]

way to go rg sure seems you always can catch em!! thanks for the tips and tricks i use your tactics and it helps me catch more fish thank you again.

[@jimnummerdor9687]

Glad to see you get after some gills. Other than perch when they’re spawning that’s all I fish for year around. Nothing better than setting the hook on a 9” bluegill. And like you said pound for pound the hardest fighting fish.

[@tappytibbon927]

I found this channel recently and I've seen a few vids and I think this guy is the best and most entertaining out of all the other fishing channels I've seen! I subbed and good luck to you Mr Gene!!

[@FLORIDA-CRACKER-OUTDOORS]

Mr. Richard your Channel has somehow brought my youth back to me... I live in Central Florida where panfishing is usually decent year-round and as a bass fisherman I haven't fished for panfish in quite some years... I would like to personally thank you for all that you do on your Channel... I wish I had somebody like you to take me fishing when I was little... you have a really good Fourth of July and tell Elmo that I said hey

[@gerardoespinoza822]

Best fishing videos!!! Best fisherman, great advices, funny as hell 😄😂🤣. Fishing is life 🎣.

[@larryking606]

Richard , it is such a pleasure to watch you fishin ! God Bless you and your family ! Take Care and Be Safe !

[@ashyskrimps]

I gotta say I'd really enjoy fishing with you, sir. Thank you for making some enjoyable and educational videos. Fish on!

[@dupchurch105]

I'm rigging a new out of the box Mitchell 300 from the 70's for bluegill fishing. I have held this reel all these years but decided to break it out because you make a person want to fish. Thank you.

[@GuitarosaurusRex]

Man, that is a beautiful area... thanks for sharing these good memories.

[@Leatherneck-jk9ew]

Thanks for educating fisherman and promoting the sport. I always enjoy your videos.

[@tracysmith4735]

THANK YOU U R TRULY A FISHERMAN OF THE TRUTH ALSO YOU HAD ME ROLLING IN A TRAIL OF JOY ...and I'm not KIDDING ...TEARS GOD BLESS YOU DISCIPLE...AND PLEASE THE BEST OF LUCK EVERYTIME...

[@MrBAKCSA]

I appreciate you not cussing, my 12yr old son watches every video. And he talks about Richard Gene like he was his favorite Uncle or something your the best, Thanks

[@outdoorswithclay]

I love the sneakers Richard and great job at fishing those brim! Pumpkin seed are the prettiest brim!

[@mrclean8049]

Looks like loads of fun. I personally use this bait from Walmart called a “Beatle spin” it cost bout 82 cents and catches loads of panfish and crappie.

[@nicholasyankey2143]

thnx man ur bery helpful never stop fishing man its calm and relaxing and just dang right fun

[@timmydebord563]

Just wanted to say im new to your channel and im very impressed......your so humble and free and most of all you enjoy what you do thats the most important thing.....and i feel like you dont just do it for you but to better others day......i really respect you man

[@Dawgs241]

Gosh, I wish I had this much energy at 7 in morning :). Love this channel!!

[@merlefunk4032]

Its what he has in the coffee

[@Keonhackney]

Richard I’ve been following you for years. There is absolutely no KZbin channel as entertaining and knowledgeable as yours sir. Thanks for making the videos brother🤘

[@McCoy4837]

Thank you for all you do! Your videos are awesome.

[@johnwilliamson2276]

Richard, have you tried using a slip bobber for gills? It works great for drifting a bait along in the current.

[@allysonbenton5876]

Thanks!

[@allysonbenton5876]

@@johnwilliamson2276 i appreciate your support

[@AnglingWithAlex]

Those reels look really similar to the old Cardinals my dad used to swear by. Easiest reels to work on and almost never give you problems. Last forever! Great video yet again Richard - you know your stuff.

[@Dadgabe13]

Best bluegill video ever!! Definitely got a new subscriber

[@jwasto2532]

I am really late for watching this video and this is the first video I have seen of Richard Gene but this man is nothing but good vibes.

[@Barigini]

One gbvhgbvfnjnj+hb*h

[@Barigini]

I’m sad I didn’t mean to do that

[@jwasto2532]

aight

[@michaelgoode7837]

Love it. I'm on my way to catch some Gillies myself.

[@ToddKMichael]

After finding a bunch of nerds yammering on about fishing I finally found the man who knows how to actually get out and enjoy it! Beautiful video!

[@alvieward4543]

Another awesome video by the slab slayer himself!!

[@Mscrimsondragon]

I used to go camping with my granddad in northern Michigan every summer and we would catch loads of bluegill in the nearby lake. Still my favorite fish to this day.

[@thurminatorfishing206]

I would like to see you do a catch and cook on blue gill, just curious on how the master cooks his fish.

[@stealthymerchant9073]

I can tell a good way to fry them bluegill filets up. It’s a two step process first the dry coat then wet coat and right in the oil. My wife has this huge plastic salad bowl with a lid put 3 cups drakes mix salt and pepper to what you like drop your filets in dry mix put lid on bowl and shake for a few minutes filets should be coated completely. Now the wet mix take a large bowl pour in two of your beers mix in

[@stealthymerchant9073]

Mix in 1/4 cup drakes mix pull the filets out one at a time from the dry mix dip in wet mix and fry til golden brown .salt to taste make sure t

[@stealthymerchant9073]

You have a cold one to wash the down with. It’s easy and taste great enjoy

[@stephencorleymississippili4007]

I like Louisiana brand fish fry, original or Cajun spice.

[@stephencorleymississippili4007]

I like Louisiana brand fish fry, original or Cajun spice.

[@ronuhlenhopp9368]

Thanks for sharing. The Mitchell 408 high speed ultra-light reels helped bring the ultra-light spinning rods and reels to the USA. Years ago, the yellow fibergalss feather light model spin rods by Eagle Claw were the rod of choice. The fish line back then was big diameter by today's standard. Many of us UL fisherman would leader out with fly fishing tapered leaders to animate the baits, luress and jigs better. The Mitchell's were made in France, Now days so much of our tackle is of Asian origin. I enjoy vintage rods, reels, and tackle the most. However, when it comes to fly rods, I go with USA bamboo rod builders for pan fishing, though I really like the Shakespeare Wonderod fly rods 7' and under that cast with #4-weght and 5-weight fly line. I also have taken a fly rod and converted it to a spin rod...great fun! I enjoy your videos and how you approach fishing. Have a great season! Ron, NE Iowa.