Crappie Fishing - Catching SLABS With A Great Live Bait Rig!

[@th3_crappi3_kill3r]

Richard Gene one of the last honest master anglers on the web. Appreciate your good works.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much CrappieKiller! I appreciate you watching my friend!!

[@DocBoA]

There is absolutely no thrill like finding big fish after catching a few smaller ones. Great show buddy

[@ZGADOW]

30 seconds into the video I love this guy. They don’t make em like this anymore

[@ifishcatfish]

Heyy, so glad you got my stuff and liked it! Finally someone else likes my rig! Man, i really love ur channel and ur subs are the best. I hope one day my channel has a fraction of ur success and this kind of community.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for sending that stuff it means a lot to me! I subscribed to your channel my friend, and i wish you the best of luck. If you need anything or just want to talk your always welcome to email me. Loved using your rig!

[@ifishcatfish]

Gene, that video made my day and my week! : ) I live in Chicago so I mostly do gear reviews in the winter, but when weather warms up, I found some crappie lakes and will try many of your techniques! I never fished for crappie before, but I learned so much from your videos, I feel I've got the confidence now!! Hahahah : )

[@rogerlawton2240]

This is just a Carolina Rig. It’s not new.

[@deanf7086]

@@rogerlawton2240 no it’s not. A Carolina rig uses a swivel and leader and is not adjustable. This setup uses a rubber stopper and is fully depth adjustable. No charge for the schooling Bill Dance.

[@DieterMelhorn]

I'm always excited to get the notification that you've published a new video. I like that fact that you're using high viz line. Your ability to catch them is amazing, fun to watch, and a great way for a catfish guy like me to learn how to catch these speckled suckers. Keep up the great work RICHARD DEAN!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Dieter Melhorn Fishing! I'm glad you enjoy them brother!

[@danwillis2671]

Richard Gene, I really enjoy your videos. Just you being you. Don't change what you're doing.

[@bmackey4854]

Mr Richard I'm glad you don't try selling merchandise on your channel like ( shirts hats,sunglasses, watches,etc) your all bout fishing. love it brother and may God bless you

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Brian! That's what I plan to keep the channel about. Fishing and only fishing! God bless brother!

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@gwag8410]

I love your videos, I used to crappie fish with my uncle, he passed away this past year. Im 57 and he was 84 when he died. He loved fishing more than anything and was good at it, he reminds me of you in a lot of ways. There isn't much difference in the folks down here in Arkansas and Alabama to be honest. Thanks for posting all the great videos, you make me want to go wet a hook! Great job!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Glen for watching my friend!!

[@tracymeadows3463]

Definitely Happy to see you back to yourself Richard! Great day catching Crappie...loved the setup and method 👍 loved the video as always!!! High five on those slabs..... ✋️

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Tracy! High five back!

[@mike15101]

Richard keep it up. Glad to see you feeling better. Keep on rockin with those slab. You never cease to fail to entertain us.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you mike15101!

[@elli637]

You are tool cool Mr! Appreciate you taking time to teach us a thing or two in different weather and situations we all encounter, much appreciated. My husband and I are enjoying your videos. Thanks for keeping it all clean and given thanks to the Lord for it all. So very awesome..

[@rodneyyarbrough6524]

Them was some big ole good’uns! All our water is muddy so I’ll keep watching the machine cause it’s good fer me! Thanks Richard.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Rodney!!

[@stevedavison6115]

Best video yet Elmo! Great fish and loved the instructional segment. Thanks, Steve

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Steve!

[@stevedavison6115]

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine I'm going to be putting in across the street from Water front bay store in the morning. Holler at me and I'll buy you lunch. Steve

[@jeanwilliams8072]

Love watching you catch these slabs Richard...hope your cold is over and you are feeling better!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Jean, Everything is good now!!

[@bubbahouck207]

Mr. Richard I'm a big fan of your Channel I hope to get to do some crappie fishing this year I have learned a lot from you I'm a 53 year old man amputee I have purchased me a little boat and I'm going to use some of your tactics to catch me some crappy thank you love your show

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Bubba! Glad you enjoy my videos brother!

[@mwatkins2464]

When I first started watching your videos I thought Elmo was a real person the way you used to tell stories about him and his wife. Thanks for the videos. I love crappie fishing

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you M Watkins!! I need to get him on camera one of these days!

[@stevew7112]

Thanks for the tip there Richard Gene!! Also be safe on the next fishing trip.

[@Beav8172]

Ol' Elmo is missin' out on those slabs... what a shame! Another great video, Richard. Yet another method explained. Thanks for your efforts, it's much appreciated! God bless.

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

Bryan Beavers please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@Beav8172]

I'll politely decline, Sir. I've seen a couple of your videos. The drone stuff is cool, but I don't care for the music (I'm sure some do, it just not my preference.) You've got effects, but not much substance. I've read the beggin' for support on Ccom. My man Richard, is quite the opposite. I with you the best of luck with your endeavor, just quite barkin' up this tree. 8-) You've got a really long road, and a lot of work before you can tie Richards shoes. Regards...

[@jtfishingadventures896]

Nice slabs Richard! Thanks for keeping it simple and for the fishermen! Also glad your feeling better!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you JT!!

[@pearlycharles]

Good to have you back Mr. Gene. Great video as always teacher.

[@MrCarlosd70]

Glad you’re feeling better brother!! Thanks for sharing this awesome video and tips! Keep fishin’!! Roll Tide!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Carlos! Roll Tide brother!!

[@macknine4461]

I appreciate you making the videos so we can watch and learn. Thank you

[@Z71Ranger]

Richard That Was Another Great Crappie Fishing Video... Thank You For Taking The Time To Show Us Your Ways Of Catching Crappie... I've caught many crappie under that bridge over the years...

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

Z71Ranger please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@bucksniper65]

I love watching your videos. You are very entertaining and willing to share your knowledge. You are 2nd to none.

Beautiful *Fishing* Congratulations! 👍🎣🐠🐟

[@wpgordone352]

Good to see you feeling better,Gene !! That sure was a great video !! Real Nice Crappie !! And I can't Thank You enough for all the great info , techniques, and how to, -- that you give to us on every video !! Your just the best ,Gene !!! FISHING SHO IS GOOOOD FURR YEE !!!! YOU GOT DAT RIGHT, AIR ELMO !!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK , MY FRIEND !!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Wayne!!

[@slowpoke2038]

Good to see you again Richard Gene. Was a little concerned last week when you had a cold. I have been sick for 3 weeks up here in Indiana! Always love your videos and have been a subscriber since you started. Thanks for a great channel.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Techno! Get well soon my friend! I know how you feel, i had the flu for 2 weeks myself.

[@joshuaabrams748]

Richard Gene.. I'ma tell ya what! I fish Guntersville as much as I can! Your outro to your videos are just as awesome as you are as a fisherman and a person! Love ya to pieces man. Hope to see ya up there one day! Goin fishin soon as I can cuz it's good fur me! 😂😂♥️♥️🎣🎣🎣

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Joshua! God bless brother!!

[@vvnn1054]

I have a bunch of those little pegs - tried using them for bobber stops fishing deep but they hung in the reel too much. Now I know how to put them to good use - thanks as always RG!

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

Martin Breland please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@dannyelmore3166]

Glad u feeling better brother. Academy had the Mitchell 308 reels on clearance half price the other day. Hopefully I will get to use them next week. See you on the water brother. Thanks

[@nunu6158]

I love when the slabs are biting like that!Good fishing👍👍

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Me and you both Quinton! Thank you for watching!

[@twinstone7509]

Excellent video, great job on those slab crappies, keep it up there Richard! Thanks!

[@glennthornell7765]

Good to see you fishing neighbor like that new rig for minnow fishing got to try that thanks my friend tell elmo to get that rump and go fishing with you Have a great day nieghbor Thank you from Tuscaloosa love my fishing time

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Glenn, and I'll be sure to tell Elmo!

[@desmondbrown8502]

You the man Mr Gene and nobody is out there with you that's what I like

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Desmond!

[@jp5518]

Seems like you have a lot of calm days to fish. I live in north Texas and the dang wind will blow you off the lake most days, or beat your boat to death on a bridge pillar. Love your channel!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

It's pretty nice here most of the time, but we do have those days. Thank you for watching Joe!!

[@Steve31957]

Richard, those singing lessons really helped. Enjoy your singing and fishing videos.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I think I could have been a singer Steve!!

[@Steve31957]

Without a doubt. I surely like listening to your fishing tips and the lighter side of life. Keep the videos coming.

[@rhinohd]

Mr. Gene thank you for the videos. I am a kayak fisherman and plan on using your technicians this spring. Actually I used an Itty Bitty Bobby Garland with steelar results this weekend Urban Ice Fishing because of you. Keep uUp the good work! Happy Fishing and God Bless!

[@percussiondr]

GREAT vid Richard!!! Look forward to seeing more! 🎣 Fish On!!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Shannon!!

[@billantrim2251]

Glad you’re feeling better my friend. Great video again.. God bless you and yours 🙏. Go Big Blue 💙

[@CatfishHeaven777]

You can’t post enough videos! I done watched em all!

[@frankapplegate4852]

You have given me so many options I can't wait to get going this spring. I have a small 12' boat I'm gonna get ready. May be you'll have some tip on boats. I like your setup. Thanks

[@derrickanderson6989]

Put em in the bucket Elmo.... great winter entertainment thanks

[@SilasThornton1]

Great vid, and some nice tips, looking forward to trying them out. Glad you're feeling better !

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

Texas Prepper please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@rokkstar5565]

Great video as always, fishing is so much fun and you enjoy it very much , your very wise on your fishing and it shows Gville is a an awesome place to fish ... don’t catch um all before I get there to catch some .... be safe and keep reeling um in 🎣

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Army Angler!! will do my friend!!

[@chadrandolph9874]

Nice set-up der Richard. Nice slabs as well! Thank you for sharing another video 👍🏽

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Chad!!

[@mc2000Gmc]

Great video Mean Gene. Thanks for taking the time to give th great advice and the laughs 😁👍👍👍

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

douglas lake please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@ninomatokovich9555]

that 308 reel was my first spinning reel brought back great memories thanks richard

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

nino matokovich please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@williamdavis8667]

You just showed me a better way to add the weight to my line...thank you so much!

[@drmblankenship]

I love that trick. I use the slip bobbers with the rubber stop like that, but have never seen it used to stop a weight. Great! Thanks again!!

[@theldun1]

Watching you catch those slabs is like eating cake.. I love it but I can only take so much before it starts killing me lmao (I'm diabetic). Always a great day on the lake with ya Richard! I'll have to watch the rest of this later after i take a shot lol.

[@jonahlawrence2797]

Great video Richard thanks I'll be watching can't wait till the next video

[@Bamacountry88]

Nice slabs Gene!always enjoy watching your videos...

[@z_ryderz1678]

Always learning watching these videos keep it up sir always enjoy em

[@robertledbetter1983]

Great video Richard, I look forward every week to see another video

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Robert!

[@davidjones6911]

Great video!!! Love seeing them slabs from guntersville.

[@perrymatherne2021]

Love your videos richard, perry from Louisiana, watch them everyday, especially when you go after the sac-a-lait

[@rmbooker1]

Another great video, you and Elmo are just naturals.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Robert!!

[@CPTCAVEMAN21]

Great job! love seeing you out on our local waters!

[@jeffmcgrath2202]

Another fine piece of fiming Richard , i use a similar method for walleyes its a deadly way to catch them. My first spinning reel was a 308 ccool to see one after so long. Keep up the good work!

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

Jeff McGrath please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@timdoyal6904]

I've been missing you buddy! Thank you for your videos I really enjoy them.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I'm glad to be back!! Thank you so much Tim!!

[@330Maniac]

Awesome video Gene! We use this style rig here in MN as well. We call it Lindy rigging and mostly use it for bass and walleye. It's very simple and effective!

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

330 MaNiaC please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@adamparsons1725]

This one brings back memories! Was usually my go to spot....to see how active they were. Surprised you didn't show any sauger catches? Some days that Was all That bit! Even had several bank fishers throw them away like a shad or carp. Not my fault that they don't know they are tossing a WONDERFUL tasting (good for ya,lol) tasting fish....idiots lol. Sure I did, worked too. "I'll take em!" Lol

[@finsandforest6158]

Love your videos. You are a beast!!! I live in North Carolina it’s great to see you fishing the areas I grew up fishing on Guntersville. I have a buddy that has a place in Langston. I make a few trips back every year to target Crappie and it never disappoints. We do a lot of longline trolling. Would you consider doing a video utilizing that technique? Nice work! Keep um coming...

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Blaine!! I have done longline trolling before, givin the right situation i'll make a video of it!! Thank you for watching my friend!!

[@davidmaxey656]

You should come to Toledo Bend and fish. If you ever get to Louisiana look me up it would be a pleasure to have you on the lake

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you and will do David!!

[@MWFmidwestfishing]

Awesome video just set up a Garcia Mitchell 300 for the spring time!

[@justintrimble6952]

Thanks for the another video love watching your video's very helpful and fun and as always roll tide roll baby bama for life

[@austingarcia4521]

Great video imma go give it a shot this weekend lol work 6 days a week time for one Sunday to try get them crappie see if there hitting yet

[@mannyvenegas7601]

You are the crappie king sir.

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

Vinny Venegas please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@jaywarren2546]

nice crappie gene Good to see you feeling better

[@williamjenkins3720]

Haw son creek minners & the machine slaying dem!!!

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

William Jenkins please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@randlerichardson5826]

I’ve got several Mitchell 300’s I’ve got a 310 to. Best reels made in my opinion. I like old school now nothing like it.

[@michaeltucker3016]

I must tell you I do enjoy watching your videos and you catching those crappies I am from New York and I would love to come wherever you are and go fishing I believe your in Mississippi or Alabama either one if I could take a trip down to go fishing with you and Elmo the day I would love it if my wife said it's OK LOL

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Michael! One day we should set it up. At the moment, I'm still working and uploading together kills all my time. But Keep me in mind for the future my friend!

[@bluewidow1734]

Good video bud I can't wait till I can start fishing again way to cold up here

[@elmowanafish5274]

Another good one there Richard.. Keep em comin there BOY!!!

[@bretthompson22]

As always..awesome video Brother! Glad you are better!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Bret!

[@WeaverRod]

Hey Richard Gene, love your videos and the knowledge you drop. What brand and model boat are you in for this video?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you WeaverRod! It's an Alweld 2011, 16fter

[@sistaslab3159]

Think you Gene for the fishing trips and the tips

[@ghut-wz2sr]

This guy I'm telling ya is funny!! Thanks for the tips I'm going use them this spring. I don't have a boat just a small kayak not really set up for winter fishing 😌

[@russellself3140]

Another GREAT video !!! Thanks Richard !

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

RUSSELL SELF please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@0045dmoore]

Thanks Richard. Made me laugh as always. God Bless Ya!

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

don moore please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@williambullock2085]

Great video Richard keep it up my friend learning a lot from u thanks

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

William Bullock please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@k.hall2313]

Richard, when you fish the bridges, is there a particular quality you are looking for like a bar connecting the pillars? Thank you for your videos. I love your enthusiasm for this great sport! Tell Elmo he needs to get out of bed next time!

[@Dumbooo-ph7tw]

LOVE YOUR VIDS!!! YOU MAKE ME SMYLE KEEP UP THE AWESOME GREAT WORK

[@hennypenny97]

Nice bunch of black crappie. Would you tell us a little about the hook that you used today[and in some of your other videos]. It seems to have a crook in it and the purpose for such.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Reggie Ross! In this video I used an Eagle Claw Rotating hook size 6

[@HumbraHongryMHC]

GO FISHING WHEN YA CAN CUZZZ ITTTSSS GOOOOODDDDDDD FOR YEEEEE!!!

[@outdoorswithwaynek7966]

Thanks for the video Richard wish I wash living in Bama so I could fish all year and maybe get a chance to fish with you. I fish the bridges here in Wisconsin and have some luck with the Crappies. But I mostly get blue gills and perch. I still have fun doing it. Thanks for the tip I wonder if that would work with a slip bobber ? Tight line and go fishing it's good for you !

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Wayne k. It would work, I would add a small split shot above the jig about 8-10 inches if you use it. Only in my opinion though

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

KZbin keeps turning my notification off its bs!!! 💯💪👊LET'S GO!!! Keep up the awesome vids💯

[@charlesjdunn7931]

Have you ever tried what they called the blowed out Bridge on 72 on the other side of North salty

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I have, it's a great bridge at times!

[@19441978]

Thanks Richard, as always, very informative..

[@joshgrimes9554]

That's a great technique thar richard! Thanks!

[@manuelmoreno2926]

Me.machine you did it again thankyou for always being your goofy self

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

Manuel Moreno please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@oldmcdonald9582]

gettin excited gene. momma gonna let me buy my retirement truck and boat. ive already bought the truck. lady at church had a 2010 silverado that dont have a scratch on it inside or out for 5 grand. aint found a boat yet. lookin for something like you have. sry im a little long but i had to tell somebody that cares

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Very nice deal on that truck!! When you find you a boat you will have it made!! Thank you for watching Jim!!

[@jimmiecampbell4357]

Jim Mcdonald, hope yope ya like retirement as much I have. I didn't buy a new trk & rig either, and catch my share. ENJOY!!

[@blairfamily1420]

jim mcdonald I know how you feel, my dad bought a new Stratos two years ago, and he’s giving me his 2002 Nitro and like that truck it’s is CHERRY LOL good luck on you boat and retirement, and tight lines my friend.

[@3poundCrappiefishing]

please check out my crappie fishing Channel. Looking to get to 1000 subs and I need your support. Thanks. You will love the content.

[@michaelpeery4826]

awesome definitely going to start netting and using live.

[@BigTyme-Family-Lawn-Care]

Thank's for another great video. WOO!

[@tjetter]

Great new rig. Glad your feeling better. Every now and then I see a few boats around. They spot stalking?

[@ifishcatfish]

i was thinking the same thing. He will become a victim of his own success.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Tom! I'm not sure, but I don't mind it! All people are welcome!

[@grizzjohnson9026]

really good show today Richard !

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Grizz!

[@chrisbuccitelli9023]

Awesome fishing Richard I am a crappieman myself

[@RVsbladesnthangs]

February 5th is my Birthday! 2-5-76 Rip'n Lips from Amarillo Texas!

[@danedwards3015]

how do you keep your line from twisting? I never see a swivel. anytime i use a spinning reel without one, I eventually end up with a birdnest. Any help from anyone is welcome. Great videos!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

When you reel the line on your spool, i always put my line between my feet and reel the line on tight. in my opinion that helps keep mono from twisting up as bad. Thank you for watching Dan!

[@thomasmitchell3987]

Really enjoy your videos. Have a question where do you get the sinkers at for this rig. Ive looked everywhere for them but cant find them. Thanks