Crappie Fishing - Catching Slabs From The Bank

[@joshgrimes9554]

I haven't seen this video in many years, just watched it again. One of my favorites!

[@mikecha1957]

The more I watch the more I like...I thank you for releasing those breeders You're a rare man Richard...and a good example to us all...Say hey to Elmo for me...

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for that comment Mike! And I will tell Elmo you said hello!

[@paulineholden8410]

Fishing with Mike Chavez queen

[@brandonnguyen2680]

Fishing

[@connorrice927]

@@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine sir you are a testament to the great sport of fishing only take what you need release those you dont and share your skill with us. And I would ask you to help me I am going fishing and would like to know how to fish for big blue gill in cold water with lures from the bank please help me if you would your freind connor

[@kenelliott846]

So True Richard, Fishing Is So Good for us! Thank You for all of your great videos and all the info you share, you are the best ever fisherman ever!!!!!!!!!

[@averagejones8621]

I catch and release 95% of everything I catch and I fish Guntersville and see it all the time people hitting their limit all the time on crappie and bluegill. We enjoy your channel and keep up the good work

[@pauljohns2223]

It was a real pleasure to see you have a Record reel. I remember the first spinning reel my father had was a half bail Record. I love your info, keep entertaining us all

[@whippersnapper2699]

This is the first video ive watched of yours and you have left and you will leave a lasting impression. You are one of the few people i call a true fisherman. A fisherman ain't afraid to let their fish go, you ain't scared to use old tackle, and most of all, you care about the fish spawning. That is the definition of a fisherman.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I more than appreciate comments like this Lucky 530. Means alot to me that you commented that!

[@whippersnapper2699]

I live in Union Grove Alabama and i see a lot of people fishing but not many true fisherman. Do you happen to know anyone with the last name Royster?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I don't think I do

[@bigkountry1429]

Brother I am LOVING your videos!!! Not only are they educational but they have just enough humor to latch on to your soul and keep you watchin! You sir are a rare breed and in my opinion, you're right up there with the man Bill Dance himself! I can definitely see you doing a TV show someday. Keep on fishin sir "cause its gooooooooood fir ye!"

[@sslawnservicegray]

More bank fishing if you can I'd like to see how it's done more often in the late fall and on into the winter crappie bite

[@prevost8686]

I appreciate the work and time that goes into making these videos.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Wayne!

[@mlt8912]

Good man RG.... you are an inspiration and a wise teacher

[@randybeyl2008]

just wanted to tell you I'm a recent transplant to the guntersville. after watching your videos and a lot of practice I started finding some success with the crappie this winter. thanks for what you do man!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Randy! Thank you for watching!

[@timstephenson8752]

I love you're catch and release attitude, just say a family of two,don't need anymore than 4 a piece. Catch that 8 and catch and release the rest. Makes the future brighter for the up coming fishermen and fusherladies. Love you're show my friend.

[@tryhardblvd1413]

Your influence has reached Michigan sir! I have been out 3 weeks in a row and caught 1 fish. I'm hoping to have some better luck after watching your videos. You are a great teacher. Thank you for sharing.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Tryhard Blvd! Good luck and let me know how you do!

[@firehawk3125]

Always great to see people truly enjoying the outdoors!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Yes Sir! thank you for watching firehawk3125!

[@FloridaRaider]

fishing puts you in tune with nature, so true.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching FloridaRaider!

[@620pursuits3]

Before I watched your videos I could sit for hours without a single crappie. Now that I saw what you do I catch a bunch of crappie thanks for making these videos

[@Crown_100]

Mr Richard you are very good at what you man!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you life 903!

[@craigsavoie6489]

Thanks again Richard for all the fun videos and great sac a lait fishing techniques.

[@RjRigdon]

My favorite fishing show on youtube.! Nice Fish! Sir.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Ryan. I love comments like this and I appreciate you commenting that. Motivates me to try harder!

[@patrickprevatte9630]

Richard Gene, I have a friend that must be related to Elmo . His name is Ruffus; he always bugging me to go fishing , but when I call him to go he's always comes up with a excuse as to why he can't go that day. ?? anyhow I came across your videos and love um. I,ve been trying my heart out to catch crappies for three years. no luck. I'm going to try your methods. They look simple and make since, not at all like all the other commercial type hyped up money shows out there. Yours are real and very entertaining. Thank you very much. ,

[@davidbrantley61328]

I really enjoy your videos Richard. I’ve been watching loads of them and many of them several times. I’ve learned so much already and can’t wait to start collecting the necessary gear and get started bank fishing for crappie. Thank you again. You’re an inspiration.

[@simonlephucdiem]

What an awesome video, Richard! I have never seen such big crappie caught from the bank. 🐠 Thank you so much!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Simon Le!!

[@nickphongsa7824]

Nice find on the reel. Even better catch on those crappie.

[@tommym1680]

you are the best fishing channel that I know keep it up

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Tommy! Means alot for you to say that!

[@potatooverload4487]

one time when i was fishing with my dad he told me its only a crappy if its to small to keep, and its a crappie if you can keep it! tight lines everyone!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Sounds like a smart man! Thanks for watching meme squad!

[@freshwaterfishing8033]

i love watching all your crappie fishing vids.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Glad you enjoy them freshwater fishing!

[@SuperMhinton]

I truly enjoy your videos. You have quickly become one of my favorites.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Marco! It means alot to hear that!

[@davidjones6911]

great videos hoping to get to see ya on the river one of these days. I love to crappie fish. every time I watch these videos it makes me want to go fishing. keep it up

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thanks David! Could see you up there one of these days! and will do!

[@benb7727]

Your tips help me catch more and better fish. Keep it up.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Ben! Glad they can help! and will do!

[@fishingwithcamo-joe88]

I've been enjoying your videos for awhile now..for about 2 months..im trying to get on your level...keep them coming Brotha

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Camo-Joe I'm glad you enjoy them and will do!

[@ProudPapaw88]

Loved the video. Now that was some slabs of crappie!!

[@rdh9155]

Love your Crappie fishing videos Mr G , keep up the good work ...

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Rd H!

[@twinstone7509]

Excellent video informative and fun as always, look forward to your next adventure! Keep it up! Thanks.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Twinstone!

[@dicklock8252]

I've never thought to use a peg float for anything but catfishing with santee-cooper type rigs or three-way rigs where I wanted my bait just off the bottom, until I saw this. seems much easier than using a slip bobber (which is what I typically do when crappie fishing), or a clip-on. thank you, I'm gonna have to try that out

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem, thank you for watching Dick Lock!

[@cocosli803]

Hello Gene , I'm lovin that video...shoreline fishin that's good stuff my friend Keep'em comin, thank u James H.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bigal1419]

Awesome technique putting you in the strike zone yet off the bottom! Nice Slabs Machine, I believe your Eagle Claw Rod has measurements on it. Fish on!!

[@jboat571x9]

You can make some marks on your rod handle so you don't have to carry a tape to measure.

[@MegaNafo]

good idea

[@YOURFISHINGCHANNEL]

that really is a good idea .

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Jboat571 X Man that's a great idea thanks for sharing !

[@tuckrex2038]

Elon musk of fishing

[@justinzuzak2218]

The rod he is using actually has a tape measure on it lol he must have forgot like I do sometimes. The Eagle Claw Powerlight IM-7. I bought it because he uses it and I love it!

[@DarronSmithBahamianMillionaire]

You really make it look easy!! Awesome skill and I have never caught a crappie with a jig so I really want to try now!

[@robbyfreeman128]

Thanks Richard for another great video.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Robby!

[@larrymcmillanjr.4001]

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine... I want to be like you when I grow up..... Love the vids........

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

LOL This comment made me laugh!

[@larrymcmillanjr.4001]

lol I thought it would.

[@andyd834]

I really enjoy your videos and think you have some great knowledge and technique, look forward to seeing more of your videos

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Andy! I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@xandervo5446]

Lol poor Elmo. And Richard you make me sick at how easy it catching them slap. Nice video Richard👍👍👍👍👍

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

lol. Thank you Xander Vo!

[@juniorx389]

Man Richard u make it look easy catching fish love you're vids sir keep em coming

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Jaun and will do!

[@gregmiller1844]

Another great video!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Greg!

[@johnhickman930]

Love the way you live life Richard!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you John!

[@209chevymon]

love the bank fishing mr gene and really love the outro to the videos you and that song always get me so pumped to go fishin lol keep it up👊

[@arturoerickson1799]

Love the vintage reel, fun to see.

[@chadlancaster7016]

Mr. Gene, you tear those crappie up, my favorite type of fishing is crappie fishing and you do it effortlessly, the 1/32 weight is magic. i know you like that pink but in SC i found the slabs like a bright yellow and white swim tail grub, i think imma try and use that pink though! Thanks for the videos keep em coming

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Chad and will do!

[@mrjeffthecustodian]

People laugh at me when I use a float with a jig. Until they see me catching fish. Richard great bank fishing demonstration you da man! Elmo needs to get his act together lol.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Jefferey you right Elmos missing out on alot of good fishing!

[@Robert-hr6sh]

Keeps your bait where it counts.

[@johnnydrumbone]

Your fingers are bigger than my forearms! What do you do for a living? Talk about a work'n man's hands! Much Respect!!!

[@AtypicalOutdoors]

Richard you are the man!!! Great tips and nice reel!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Atypical Outdoors it's great to hear from you My friend!

[@AtypicalOutdoors]

Same here good luck to you....tight lines!

[@hamptonshillbilly2191]

another goodin i love crappie fishn bub elmo missed it again more fish for ya i guess tight lines bub keep it hillbilly

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thanks Hamptons Hillbilly and will do!

[@6473fr]

Awesome video, the tips are spot on thank you.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Frank!

[@MrOutback28]

thumbs up for releasing! love it man!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you skankhunt42!

[@wedani59]

You are the best..I enjoy the reel fishing..

[@danjohnson560]

That was awesome... I put that one you called 16,,, I say 17 Wish I lived down that way would love to fish with ya, Tight lines brother.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Dan!

[@Jared_304]

I wish I could locate fish like this man!!

[@GuntersvilleLakeFishing]

awesome catches those were some nice ones!! gonna try this next time up north of the river

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you rolltidematt92! Give it a try and let me know how ya do. Me and Elmo has confidence that you will catch a bigun!

[@GuntersvilleLakeFishing]

were u fishing on the scottsboro highway?

[@steveng.c.8524]

Great job Elmo! You’re a Big Bama fan too!😂

[@ump45913]

Great video, Richard Gene!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you ump45913!

[@malikscott4285]

I wish I could fish with you. I learn alot from you thanks for your videos

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Malik! I hope one day to make this happen!! I would love to one day travel and fish with my viewers! At the moment I still work a regular job 6 days a week so it's hard to schedule trips. Hopefully in the future!

[@mlt8912]

I live in Arab, AL for a while, back in 2000. Wished I could have met you then

[@michaelharris1616]

Thank you for teaching me how use that jig

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Michael!! Thank you for watching!!

[@Thumpaholic]

HoTDoG! SLABz indeed! Thank you Sir.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Corey!

[@joe301218]

love all your videos Richard.....

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you joe301218!

[@tphvictims5101]

love the old reel, I've had many. the gear ratio is about 1 to 1 right!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you TPHVICTIMS! Thats probably right, it very slow

[@ChrisGarcia-gb9xl]

All I do is bank fish, thanks for video. More bank videos please!

[@theodorewright993]

you really live up to you name fishing machine!!!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Theodore!

[@dougblack7411]

as hair brained as you act you are a hell of a fisherman..not many people would be able to discern the differences in bites from watching their float go down to knowing the competition for food... it takes a lot I of time to know subtleties of Crappie fishing as well as you... I truly enjoy watching someone as skilled as you at their best on a good day... keep it up...

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Doug! and will do!

[@daletann5398]

what are good colors for summer, and fall crappie fishing?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I depends on the water clarity. Natural colors in clearer water works all year around. Colors that mimic natural bait fish. In more muddy/dingy water bright colors work the best. Like bright red/purple. Thank you for watching Dale!

[@daletann5398]

Thanks alot, I'll be watching all your videos for a loooong time !

[@scotpender9460]

Hi Richard, I finally found this video on bank fishing, thank you very much, I am learning a lot about crappie fishing from you! Tell Elmo I said duh huh......he will know what I mean :)

[@scotpender9460]

Also, you need a fishing show on The Outdoor Channel, you are very knowledgeable and fun to watch, get some big name's to sponsor you. Keep up the great work and videos buddy!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for that Comment Scot!! That means alot for you to say that!!

[@BiggCoffee]

New to your channel but I must say I love the lite bobber set up with the bobby garlands on. Great Video brother, looking forward to more.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you BiggCoffe Outdoors

[@dmoney24ballin]

I'm gonna try your setup this weekend, I'll let you know how I do. thanks for the tips!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Dennis and good luck! hope you catch a bigun!

[@rickywells8845]

another awesome video keep them coming buddy

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Ricky and will do!

[@johnhendricks559]

some good thump therapy love it thank you sir.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

thank you for watching John!

[@crystalrhode-allen4161]

Love your crappie videos its my wife crystals favorite fish to catch! If you're every in kansas city look us up and we'll show you our favorite ponds

[@WanderingWeekends]

Headed out chasing slabs today... this vid has me motivated! Haha.

[@jkstock04]

Another 5* video Richard! Thanks for posting I love them all! Next time get Elmo out there for us to meet!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you jkstock04 and will do!

[@caseywallace2240]

We are all gonna be shocked when Elmo actually shows up on camera. Lol. I think he does exist..🤣🤣

[@dannyc8338]

Richard u the man , I like you talking about this time of year , i see and here a lot of people saying the fishing is not as good as it use to be ,but when they do catch fish with eggs they do not put back in lake it makes me sad to see this.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I agree Danny! I wish more people would catch and release

[@johnbernard6014]

The problem is the people that have to keep every fish and pile up there freezers. Why not just keep a few to eat and throw some back so the fishing gets better?

[@daletann5398]

are you using true turn hooks , and if not how do you hook them in the top of the mouth without them?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I use jig heads that have cickle hooks. i just set the hook straight up instead of the side. Thank you for watching Dale!

[@kevblbkennels5594]

dam gene boi u got some real old school reels classics

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Kevin! I sure do love those classic reels!

[@Fishing256]

Hi Richard - does the float have to be that small for crappie fishing? Will a bigger float like rocket bobber spook the fish when it lands on the water?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I dosen't have to be small, but I myself personaly prefer a small float because it offers little resistance to the crappie. Resulting in more hook ups in my opinion. Thank you for watching my videos BamaMasterAngler!

[@david1234lee]

Good man; good fishing !

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you David!

[@daveallen8199]

My wife loads me up with a bunch of chores and that cuts into my fishing plans. But I've been telling her I should go fishing when I can because it's good for me. She said she would give me a half hour late Tuesday afternoon. Wish me luck.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

lol Dave good luck!

[@theregoesone3225]

Great video sir! You're a credit to fishing vids. I'm down south a bit in Wetumpka, let's fish!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Anthony!

[@MrFalcon2701]

I am absolutely 100% certain that if you were to tie shoelaces to a broomstick, you still catch more fish than us!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Well thank you for that Falcon 2701! That might be a fun challenge!! lol

[@arturoerickson1799]

Now there's a lost art... Cane poling. I would love a video of that. I better teach my grand kids too!

[@chrisbrown2276]

ever thought of doing some slipcork catfishing videos would be nice to have a few of those mixed in with the crappie fishing ones. love the videos keep them coming.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thanks Chris! I agree and I will be doing some videos on catfishing soon!

[@preachersdayoff]

Another good one Richard!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Preachers day off!

[@jamesburgess1035]

Hey There Elmo I just found your channel in I absolutely love it I’m trying to watch all the video’s because I’m stuck in the house but I was looking on your channel on how you catch the crawfish in take the claws so they don’t pinch you if you can do a video on it are walk us through how you do it please stay safe out there in GOD BLESS you in your family

[@shawnshen9199]

Love the way you make your vids!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Shawn!

[@rcagle123]

Dang Elmo is a shy critter lol.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

He sure is and a mess to boot! lol

[@angelasheppard7197]

I like bank fishing videos...it's what I do.😊

[@sman2000ifly]

first video of yours I've watched very entertaining to say the least been dieing to go fishing hopefully soon

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Stacy!

[@travistrent4880]

that reel is awesome brother.

[@chiefdrey2397]

whats that bottle on the boat. 1:08 minute of the video?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

It's Called powerbait. I forgot to mention it but I put some on my baits before fishing for crappie.

[@trazy38]

people up in WI, use these huge bobbers, etc... i use a tiny styrofoam cork. or i use one from a bottle paint it orange. Northern pike normally eat it. love your videos Gene, ill have to come down sometime, do some fishing

[@mycady1]

thanks fer the tip and thanks for the laugh

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Jason!

[@Branson4fun]

Great fishing & advice! What depth was the water? Temp? Month?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

This was in April 2017. Water temp was about 58 on surface. depth of water 5-6ft and i was fishing about 3ft deep. Thank you for watching Edward!

[@Branson4fun]

ty for doing these videos!

[@mauricetimmons3220]

Damn Mr Gene you are one real fishn machine !Luv your vids subscribed​ so keep bringing them.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Maurice and will do!

[@vshon1220]

Keep up the good fishing...