Crappie Fishing With Micro Jigs

Folk's, today I show you a technique I use for crappie and other pan fish called micro fishing. Micro Fishing is a technique where you use very small line, hooks, and baits. I also review a reel called a Venom 1000 by Piscifun. I hope you enjoyed the video, thank you for watching, and until next time, go fishing when you can cause its good fer ye!
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[@eugenekovalovusa]

The guy at the end made my day! I gotta get out there now!

[@daddyosink4413]

That's awesome that you let a subscriber do the outro!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you DaddyO's Ink! I thought about doing a few like that!

[@daddyosink4413]

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine I'm sure that he is not the last fan you are going to run into on the lake. I'm planning a trip with a buddy out to Weiss Lake with a buddy.... hopefully while the slabs are still on this fall, if not it will be in the spring. We are in the Atlanta area so it's not exactly like we can do a day trip. Never know.... I might see ya on the water. Tight lines!

[@gregwatson8888]

We used to ice fish for crappies and gills with 1 or 2 pd test. You convinced me to try with ultra light. Your my favorite fishing channel. Thanks for vids.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Greg! It means alot you would say that! thank you brother!

[@larryhobbs8769]

The guy at the end cracked me up. Good video Richard Gene. You surprised us with one of your fans doing the ending

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Larry!

[@billc.2248]

RICHARD you always make me want to go fishing and try something different. Thanks for sharing your experience. Keep having fun and I hope you will have your own fishing show someday your the best . Life is good. Glad to see your life vest in the boat .

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Bill! Life is good brother!

[@chadrandolph9874]

Hello Richard, Another great and very informative video. Thanks for letting us in on 'SOME' of your secrets. 😁 You are an all around great fisherman and equally great person. 👍🏽

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thanks so much Chad! That means alot my brother!

[@davidwolfe7777]

Your determination paid off there elmo. Fishing in the wind blows!!!

[@mauricetimmons3220]

Glad you putting those fish back I was worried you might not leave me any! Love when you fish my hometown Mr. Gene!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

lol Thanks so much Maurice!

[@LivingstonBrothersWoodcraft]

I really enjoyed this one. I have to watch one of your videos each day before going to work! Why? Cuz it's good for me! Thank again.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thanks so much Dan! It good fer ye!!

[@helenlondon7714]

Love those fishing trips thanks for all the things you share with us you have opened up a whole new world for me .😁👍

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem my friend! Thank you for watching! It has done the same for me having you and so many folks watching!

[@daletann5398]

Man you are awesome, using your techniques has even got my sister out here with me pulling in glass jaws! You are the man

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thanks so much Dale! you da man brother!

[@richardwarmack287]

Another great, informative video. Would absolutely love to run in to The Fishing Machine. Cannot wait for the next video.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Richard! If you see me out somewhere please stop and say hello!

[@fisherfoo2266]

That dude at the end was a nice surprise and hilarious! It's cool you let people approach you and be friends with you, Rich!

[@kerrycomstock9220]

Right on Mr. Brown...it is good for you!!! Thanks for another great video Richard Gene....and I'm already looking forward to the next one!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Kerry!

[@jdmcnugent6808]

Richard I absolutely love your channel. Keep it up good buddy.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much JD McNugent!! Will do my friend!!

[@captainrylenaviation29]

I love the reel... Very light. I use it for crappie fishing also. I like your videos alot. Very informative and a great sense of humor.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Ryndell!

[@6473fr]

Just another quality video, loaded with information.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Frank!

[@MrAproc1]

my favorite bobby garland lures!!!sweet tea and lemonade and the mo glows

[@jdsgonefishenagain3376]

Moving on up Gene, getten fishing reels sent to ya. You gonna go somewhere someday I see it coming. Like to see you succeed. Keep em coming and I'll keep em playing.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much JD! with people like you backin me, thier is no way we can fail!! Thank you brother!

[@PapaSmurfx93]

Keep it up, I always look forward to watching yours vidyas!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Chris and will do brother!

[@pauldrapac466]

Another great fishing video. Glad you were not smoking in this video. I show these to my grandkids and have to explain that Richard Gene is a great fisherman but he needs to stop smoking. I appreciate your explanations regarding techniques, conditions, equipment. You have helped me become a better fisherman. My wife is tired of my using your "Go fishing when you can, cause it's good fer ya!"

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Paul! That smoking is a bad habbit, i've doing it sence I was young so its hard to break. Try saying cause its gooood fer us! maybe she will like that one better! lol

[@randywilson6869]

Paul Drapac I am 58 years old and I was the youngest boy out of 3 my brother let me smoke . I started smoking the summer before the 1st grade and smoked all my life. I am quoting in the next 2 days so please pray for me

[@outdoorswithwaynek7966]

I have great luck with them Micro jigs green and pink work great for me. Blue gill's and perch just love them. Thank's for the video

[@papichulo9499]

Hey man I like to watch your videos. specially because, you’re a crappie lover. And also you’re a nice guy for showing your tips. 👍👍👍👍

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Isaiah!

[@gottadrivem5878]

Mr. Gene you might just be my hero. I'm enjoying the videos and the knowledge. I'm just getting back into fishing and you have me wanting to chase Crappie bad. Love your enthusiasm and personality. Keep having fun!!

[@dodgeman2833]

You make me wish I was right there fishing with you!!!!! :-)

[@benb7727]

I admire you Richard. I personally don't care if the fish has a sporting chance. I just want them in my boat as fast as possible.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Ben! I don't blame you a bit!

[@lancehoward1802]

Channel is growing quick, lol woke up around 6 and you had over 50 views with the notification popping up a little after 4.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I know it Lance, i appreciate you and everyone else watching! It means alot

[@loganl.5685]

Man I love your videos you got yourself a new subscriber

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thanks so much Bill Bong!

[@FishOnIsMyHandle]

Hey O'Brien I'm going take yer advice and go!! Thanks for the great show Captain Gene !!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Fish On!

[@Bamacountry88]

Roll Tide gene!!keep em coming.love your videos i fish the coosa river myself..

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Roll tide brother! and will do, thanks for watching my friend!

[@shallowcreekfarm9282]

Great video appreciate you making and sharing it Lots of info. Thanks

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I appreciate you watching my friend! It means alot to have you and everyone else apart of my channel, OUR Channel!!

[@SuperMhinton]

I just love your videos. Keep it up.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Marco! and will do!

[@tracymeadows3463]

Loved it as always Richard...ty for sharing 👍 Cant wait to try this method out! Keep fishing...gl to u n ur future trips 👍👍👍👍

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Tracy! gl on your future trips to my friend!

[@alhughes2203]

Well Mr. Fishin' Machine you are now the big time! Great reel review. You can take some of those big bucks your making and go out and buy yourself one of those spot lock trolling motors so you won't have to tie up to the pylons any more you can get your GPS spot lock to hold you on the spot!!!! Go fish'n when you can cause its goooood fur ya!!!!

[@N1K5M1TH]

if it could only COOL down in OKLAHOMA a bit so i can do some fishing. Not fall here yet, and as ALWAYS another top notch video. Officially my favorite youtube channel for fishing. TIGHT LINES RICHARD, keep em comin' brother!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much N1K 5m1Th! Tight lines my friend!

[@kennethjones3655]

excellent video Richard , love watching your channel , and love to crappie fish .

[@davidjones6911]

Great!!!! Like to see your fans on your video's. I guess the smaller the bait the smaller the fish? Keep up the good work.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you David! It sure did seem like it for a while lol thanks for watching brother!

[@DocBoA]

That system upgrade did wonders for your vid quality bud. Great content as usual

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thanks so much Book of Alpha-Ronomy! It takes alot longer to upload but I think it is well worth it!

[@rickli55]

That's awesomem, man I really love the end of words,LOL.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

lol thank you Rick Li!

[@russellself3140]

ANOTHER great video. Thanks Richard !!!!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Russell!

[@kodyspringer]

Thanks for another great one Machine!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Jeffrey! thanks for watching brother!

[@rodneyyarbrough6524]

Nice one big guy. I’ve tried those tiny jigs but there’s too much current over here in my neck of the woods. Did pick up some good ones near Decatur yesterday but they’re still slow.

[@SK_CrappieCatching]

Excellent ....... that's all......LOL I'm skeeered to use any line lighter than 6lb test. Why? Cause in my mind one of these hook sets are gonna be on that 3 to 5lb crappie & I don't wanna shoot myself from losing it due to too light of tackle.... then again I don't feesh bridges which probably helps in that super light line workn, I'm always bumping wood be it stumps or laydowns.....NICE show Elmer keep'em coming....

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

SK I don't blame you a bit! thanks for watching my friend!

[@daneastin3960]

Awesome video Gene you are the crappie slayer. My granddaughter is 5 she loves to watch crappie videos with her Papa. She was ask does Gene the fishing machine have any new videos and she goes around saying go crappie fishing when you can cuz it's good for you! Lol.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Dan! I'm gald you and your granddaughter enjoy my videos!

[@EatnLunch]

1lb test? Thats what I use for Ice fishing, man! I do love me some ultralight tackle, rods, reels, etc. This should be a fun watch.... great tip on opening the gap on those little tiny jigs. I started doing that on some of my little long shank, small gap hooks I use with minnows. Seems to help.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you EatnLunch! Thats one thing I have never done is Ice fish, I hope to do so one day!

[@shawn7826]

Great video like always Richard.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Shawn!

[@guytribble3132]

HeyR. Gene, ya really need to COMMENT ON THIS.i watch your channel Religious ly. I fished, today in a spot I haven't fished, since my buddy passed. I actually haven't fished, period since... you remind me a lot of him, he was good like you. ..and a character like you. I didn't think I could actually fish anymore. . .Thank You. . I miss him So Much. ... You helped me actually helped me try... I got Skunked, I'm in Texas, but....ai Just had to Let a him Go.... Thank you. Guy/ in Texas. listening to you helped. ... and it's Very Hard.. But you helped, like you will never understood. Elmo!!!! let him...Go. Guy

[@undergroundchuckeytennesse2526]

man, you have nerves of steel, fishing with one pound mono.....great tips on using those micro jigs....glad to see you are getting some attention from the fishing industry cause you deserve it....nice looking reel too.....guess i will stick with my 4 lb test on my ultra lite outfits.....but fun to watch a pro go face to face with 1 lb.....have a great week sir. You just keep getting better n better every video.....thanks Bill

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Bill!

[@theamerican7131]

north dakota checking in with a thumbs up

[@modellawns2603]

ABSOULTY love the end. If I ever see ya. Please let me do the sign off too!

[@RalphBarton-fishing]

Well done my friend. Thanks for sharing

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Ralph!

[@shack276]

Absolutely love the channel!

[@michaelferik8060]

Nice video. Those little BGs on a 1/64th oz. lead head fished with light line can be deadly. Been there, done that. Just be ready for the big bite cause it can and does happen!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Michael!! and I know what you mean brother!!

[@jonahlawrence2797]

Gene the fishing machine love your videos been watching them a while love them what Bobby Garland colors do you recommend for Stockton Lake in Missouri it is 1 foot two up two sometimes four to five foot visibility it is off colored a lot of times also if you had to pick three Bobby Garland colors to take what would you take appreciate your time and I do go fishing when I can I know it's good for me that's why I go thank you again I will keep watching

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Jonah! for those conditions I would probably use blue ice. If I had to pick 3 colors I would go with, Pink phantom, blue ice, monkey milk! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@lancepoiroux9035]

I want to fish that bridge when my boy and i come down! Reckon when it will get real good fishing, Richard? Got me 2 of them yellow rods ordered too! Keep filming buddy! We love all of them!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Lance! I think this bridge will hold crappie through fall and all winter long

[@twinstone7509]

Another stellar video, really appreciate that you take the time to explain your equipment and approach! Way to go and keep it up! Thanks!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Twinstone!

[@petewhite85]

Great video. I have loads of micro jigs in all colors.

[@eddieg4948]

Great vid Richard 👍🏼👍🏼

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Eddie G!

[@victorsimpson8847]

That crappie at 10:00 is lucky a big flathead catfish ain't got him yet. LoL 😂

[@CatfishHeaven777]

Loved it Elmo!!!!!

[@adammanzo2270]

Woo Hoo Fishin Machine. Saying Good day Cap'n look forward to seeing the crappie rod people send you various crappie rods for your expert go fishin comparison as it would be greatly appreciated. I personally enjoy my 7'6 " rods for various type of applications. How ever I am seriously considering a couple of specialized crappie rods for both dock shootin and length flipping. Seriously will be purchasing for the up and coming year. Fish on Brother.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Adam! fish on my friend!

[@FloridaRaider]

I use 6 lb test because I've lost a few fish getting wrapped around lily pads/cattails. Burns me up when I lose a nice fish to too light line.

[@clydecrump5280]

about 5 more of them small crappie you might have enough for a sammich lol.butt they all good

[@crappiesniper]

👍👍 great video!!! Its so fun to pull out Crappies and that's what you're looking for ...

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Crappie Sniper! I'm enjoying your videos as well my friend! I need to add you to my featured channels list!!

[@crappiesniper]

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine I appreciate it brother!!! Hay funny story for you ...me and my 2 year old Hj watch your videos and he cracks up everytime you do Elmo 😂😂😂😂 its hilarious ... Brother we enjoy your knowledge and your sense of humor ...that's the best combination to have! Thanks for responding and we look forward to watching more videos indeed!

[@sonofafisherman743]

Another good video thanks gene keepm coming

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Son of a fisherman and will do my friend!

[@robhurst8257]

Hey Richard, what highway is that, that runs by those bridges? My Susie and I would love to find them and take the boat out and catch some of those pretty fish

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

i'm not sure the number of the highway, But it's right on the same road the college is. Thanks for watching Rob!

[@robhurst8257]

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine Which college Richard? We're not familiar with the area.

[@dustyflair]

Awesome ending!!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Rick!

[@cerebraltackle]

Glad you specified the 1/80th as a micro. You are correct sir! Most yahoos think a 1/32 is a micro...and it isn't. So, glad someone else knows the difference!

[@seamurda100]

Love your videos, keep it up!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you seamurda100! and will do!

[@edwardmueller9005]

Another great video!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Edward!

[@davidhamilton4030]

Welcome back to my stompin grounds Mean Gene !

[@CampCreekGrass]

I think you could catch fish in a mud hole.🐠🐟👍

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

lol Thank you Gary!

[@kennethjackson7574]

Or a parking lot puddle!

[@hennypenny97]

hahaha. little bait, little fish. Nice job. One pound line, next week we will using spider webs lol. Finesse.

[@ericpettyfishing]

Pan fish are so fun to catch

[@scottleggejr]

I don't know about these piscifun and kastking chinese deals. They're the same price as the wally matthews by Lew's reels. The china ones aren't sealed up in any way. I had my kid drop one on a beach and I was combing the desert to find the reel once I got it opened.

[@dscott7339]

MO glo electric chicken got me a crappie at lock 17 Tuesday

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Very nice catch brother!

[@xandervo5446]

Richard I think u can catch fish in just about any situations 👍

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Xander Vo!

[@LilAce251985]

I'm hooked.

[@jeffdurocher8669]

Hey Richard, where did you come up with your theme music? Its on the level of Perry Mason, you always get your fish :)

[@mikecha1957]

Alright Richard...Get on them fish with that 1 lb test...I've gone to 2 lb but ain't tried the 1 yet...Good job..

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Mike!

[@mikefrank4880]

I haven’t even seen 1 lb test for sale at bass pro

[@moderatefanatic6917]

How does Electric Chicken perform in fresh water? I've tried everything I know with it in salt water here on the Gulf Coast and get absolutely zilch for bites in any weather/water conditions.

[@dannyc8338]

Richard the micro jigs would be good when fish are hard to catch like when we have rapid weather change...that is what i have read. what is your opinion?...and go fishen when you can !!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I think it's 100% true. This video here isn't really suitable weather conditions, the water was too dingey for this technique. I had some requests for it so I went ahead with it. However it's a good example of how crappie are sight feeders. Thanks so much for watching Danny!!

[@lancepoiroux9035]

What brand is your 1 lb line you use, Richard? Where is best place to get it? Thanks, good buddy!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Lance! To be honest I'm not sure the brand. I bought it at a flea market. It was on a blank black spool, i bought 2 or 3 of em. i'm not sure where it comes from, however i know it is 1lb. I compared it to 2lb and this 1lb breaks very easily lol Thanks for watching Lance!

[@thebigcheese606]

He wanted to laugh at the electric chicken. Lmao

[@scottleggejr]

All of the bobby garland are on sale @ cabela's and bass pro for 1.79 a pack.

[@hunterguy4630]

You are underrated

[@kroegerj]

Hi Richard, I left a comment asking about your boat! I don’t see it up here anymore! Did I miss your reply?

[@arturoerickson1799]

O'Brien is so right... Go Fishin'!

[@michaellarkins6983]

You recommend these for bream or you like that squirrel tail?

[@davidcloyd1296]

That fan was funny, I wish I coulda dun that!

[@matthewlidrich2030]

Dude, why are you fishing with 1lb test line? I mean 2 lb test line is really on the light side but 1 lb test! I fish with 4 lb test and I still get broken off at times. What might be your reasoning? Is it so the jig falls more naturally thru the water column when you are slow twitching 1/64th or 1/80th micro's or are you fishing 1lb test just for the sport?

[@crappieliteoutdoors4942]

Love the vid!!! What kind of net is that?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Joseph! The net is a frabill. I bought it at Walmart.

[@nevinlee9391]

Did you catch any fish in southside

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I went down their and i caught two or three, but they were small and the wind was blowin pretty good so i just come on back

[@garyleach92]

Judging by some of the crappie caught, that setup should be perfect for bluegill to be used as catfish bait.

[@seizedcarcass8440]

I would be scared to fish 1lb mono but I can imagine It cast super well. I use 4lb as a standard but 2lbs when I’m fishing lighter baits

[@raqeeblewis5216]

I use trout magnets bait and hooks all the time didn't know they were considered micro baits

[@ralphheckler1062]

Life's short, fish hard!!

[@bmackey4854]

is there anything Elmore can't do.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Elmore, use to could jump off houses when he was building them, but now he so old he can't no more! lol Thanks for watching Brian!

[@aHigherPower]

I was just curious the reason for using such small light jigs and line?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I just wanted to fish this technique is all. I love using different techniques, and this was on my to do list! Thank you for watching PCL Outdoors & Bushcraft !

[@paulkirk4884]

I used to live in Pell City Alabama