How To Hook A Live Crawfish ( The Best Way ) - Bass Fishing On Lake Weiss

Today I went to Lake Weiss to catch some bass. I show you what i believe to be, the best way to hook a crawfish for any type of fishing.
This method of hooking alows the crawfish to be as naturaly active as possible.I hope you guys enjoyed the video please leave a like and subscribe for more content. See you next time!
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[@coyotelife9732]

I have a bunch of little rubber bands. Never occurred to me to use them for fishing. I'll never forget this. Thank you.

[@simonlephucdiem]

I have never fished bass with crawfish! I really enjoyed this helpful video, Richard! You are the best, but always humble in explaining things to viewers like me! I thank God for YOU! 😇🐠😇

[@fishwithme7250]

I like the rubber band idea. We always hooked them in the tail without much luck and we never waited 10 seconds to hook the fish. I will have to try soon. Thanks for learnin' me!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Travis Thank ye for watchin!

[@cbradquillen]

Thanks man. I'm going to introduce my father-in-law to fishing, and I figure we need to use live bait. I was specifically looking for someone fishing craws using a rubber band or o-ring or something like that. I am glad you made this video, buddy.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Brad I'm glad this video could be of some help to you. I hope you and your Father-in-law catch some biguns! Have a good one Brad.

[@xandervo5446]

Gene Great video!!! I never see anyone using live crawfish I would have to try this thanks for showing us how to rig and fish them. You are very informative. Keep fishing brother.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thanks Xander Vo! They make for great bass bait.

[@jordanlych3560]

Thank you Mr. Gene you have taught me a lot. Caught my PB last year on a live bluegill! Gonna give this a try!

[@robertmiller6844]

Oh man I love your videos. My kinda normal/ crazy to other folks. My wife and I catch all of our live bait to, it's just down right fun. I always used and Rband rigged to make it seedless but thanks to you I see the light and we catch a whole lot more and bigger fish. Keep up the good work and wonderful tips. lots of love from Arkansas and lake Ouachita. Till next time keep ripping some lips.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Robert! It is alot of fun! I couldn't agree more with you!

[@garrettgraham4673]

Great video !!! looks like I need to take the dip net out to the ditch and scoop some crawfish. Thanks for sharing !

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Garrett!

[@allaroundperformance]

Awesome video man keep them coming man you really taught me how to catch more and bigger fish

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

+Reverb Fishing Thank you for watching my videos, I am glad that they can help you out. I am proud to watch your videos as well. keep up the good work - Richard

[@USAFWild]

Awesome video, i love the way you teach. Most videos are just trying to sell a new lure. You are also funny as crap. Bravo!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thanks Daniel glad you like my videos!

[@TheQuailtail]

Another great video. I have watched them all, some 2 or 3 times.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Thequailtail!

[@robertbarnes7871]

Awesome way to catch those bass,, love it,, thanks

[@davehorn1422]

I never used the rubber band, thanks for sharing that. Great work

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

+Dave Horn No problem. not many people do know about it. Im so old i know so many different tricks. Thanks so much for watching!

[@kevinclanton1250]

Great video, I love Weiss Lake fishing.

[@nchemi5135]

Good video. never thought to use the rubber band trick. I always hook them through the tail and get good results. but I'm gonna try this out thanks Richard

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Chevy boy! Thank you for watching!

[@Monkmaster1969]

Good stuff there Mr Gene, gonna try as soon as the ice leaves.

[@rwnes]

Another great video thanks for showing how to hook a crawfish . Im with you nothing better than live bait. Oh and when your catching fish you hardly notice the cold weather.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

+Ron Nesmith Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching! It means alot to me. -Richard

[@rwnes]

What size hook do you use?

[@rwnes]

Duh me never mind I rewatched it number 4. What bait store do you get your crawfish

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

+Ron Nesmith I dont use bait stores for any of the live bait that i use. I plan a small trip a day or 2 prior to going fishing and i catch the crawfish myslef by hand. - Richard

[@paulpham7080]

Thank you very much Gene I really enjoy your channel May The Lord Bless you ..

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Paul! God bless my brother!

[@AtypicalOutdoors]

Wow Great suggestion, Never thought about doing it that way!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

+ Atypical Outdoors Thank you for watching. if you try it out let me know how you did. Have a good one atypical

[@jeremyjohnson6841]

Awesome video, Fishing Machine very informative !!!!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

+Jeremy Johnson Thanks Jeremy glad you enjoyed it!

[@zjoaquin]

WOW YOU ARE AWESOME! great tip thank you sir.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Jack!!

[@21silvermoon]

My skillet on the stove with grease in it. Ready to fry.

[@CajunLiving]

You have taught me so much

[@robnot9447]

I've so enjoyed watching your videos. I want to ask if you can do a quick clip to show how you clip the craws? Thanks Richard.

[@brennenhoward6421]

gotta love some coosa river spots! I live about an hour from weiss

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

yes sir love coosa river! thank you for watching Stud stackin tv!

[@shellylerch800]

Elmo!!! Clear off that deck when the machine is working. He's busy and you ain't doing nuthin!

[@oldbaldfatman2766]

Thanks for the fishing tip.....not one I've heard before.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching old bald fat man!

[@mikewest712]

Been using live crawfish since i was a kid, always hooked them through the tail. I will try the rubberband trick.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Give it a try Mike, and let me know how you do! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@whitebuffalo4641]

Creative rigging. Brilliant. I wonder if I could rig live shrimp (inshore coastal fishing) the same way.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

You absolutly can! As long as you can find a rubber band that is small enough in diamater. It works great for speckled trout and red fish. Thank you for watching Whitebufflo46!

[@Z71Ranger]

Great video Richard... Where do you get the crawfish? Also do you use this method any other time of the year or is this only winter to early spring like November - February...

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I catch the crawfish with a crawfish trap. You can use this technique any time, its very productive. Thank you for watching z71 ranger!

[@colbyblair6650]

what an awesome idea !

[@jayzeksimmerman6612]

I like your videos. Thank you for the tips :)

[@roym6980]

thanks for the tips Fishing Machine!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Roy thank you for watching!

[@roym6980]

Thanks for your time and wisdom.

[@theoneandonly15]

The rubber bands are very clever

[@jdogg661420]

I just learned how to get crawdad here.. but from shore.. I tried a couple days.. and landed 0 fish.. do you have to be on the fish for this to work? and how long will a craw stay alive if I hook it in tail and cast it out and recast it ect.. mine seemed to die or get lethargic really fast. I want to learn how to catch with the craws though.. they seem to get a lot better quality fish then my plastic worms.. but ya it took a bit to find the crawdad. cuz I kept dropping them back in when trying get them out the rocks... anyways gl out there.

[@JackSquat1]

mastery

[@spinkard7777]

Have you ever fished pickwick lake or Wilson lake in northwest alabama

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I have several times for small mouth. I love smallmouth fishing in those areas!! Thank you for watching Zack!!

[@bryanreid967]

I've never fished with live crawdads but I always wondered, if I did, how would be a better way to rig them than through the tail. That is awesome Gene! Just so I'm clear though...no weight, just the hook and crawfish, free line it? And I guess the rods I use for my drop shot and shakey heads will work?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

+Bryan Reid Thats right, no weight the crawfish will go 15ft deep quick just by flipping its tail. And your shakey head rod will work perfect!

[@bryanreid967]

Thanks again. I used to work for Guntersville Fire Department but moved to Atlanta in 1991 and just started fishing again. I fished a little FD tourney on Weiss last year and got a reminder how quick that lake can get shallow on a man!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

+Bryan Reid I know what you mean about a weiss lake it can be dangerous. Glad i could be of some help to you if you ever need anything else let me know!

[@TheAztecSon]

*woo*....Aaand remember folks......go fishin when you can...'cause it's GOOOOOOOOOOOODD'fer ya!!!

[@jamyhawkins6696]

your awesome richard

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Yes sir talk in about rite there!

[@westtexasdave2140]

We need a video on how to catch the crawfish please. I’m from Ky. When it gets cold the crawfish in my area seem to disappear

[@kennethjeromewilliams1354]

Say Richard how did you brace ur fishing platform on ur green in/out carpet jhonboat? Cause I'm building one like it🤗

[@rcagle123]

Live crawfish...best live bait in my opinion. Elmer said you kept taking the rod out of his hands when you got a fish on lol.

[@rcagle123]

...when he got a fish on.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

They sure do make for some good bait! you got that right! However Elmer tells fish tells to make himself look big! lol Thanks for watching rcagle123!

[@JohnnyBoy66693]

Nice

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Jonnathon!

[@rogergoodwin374]

Does size matter? Do bass only bite craws with soft shells. Thank you for bate tips. Can smallmouth bass bite craws also?

[@mrsvoy]

Thank you. That was very informative. It's given me a new way to hook those smaller and softer shell crawfish. I usually just hook them in the pointy shell between the eyes. However, sometimes, I would feel the bite but the crawfish would be stolen before I could set the hook. Do you ever have this problem with the ruberband?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you mrsvoy! With this technique I never loose the crawfish!

[@mrsvoy]

Your welcome. I'll have to try this way of hooking the crawfish on my next fishing trip.

[@george5697]

Could i use a circle hook instead? What do you think?

[@Lemonpepperclub]

Isn’t it better the fish don’t potentially eat rubber though? I mean I know fake bait also poses the same issue but yeah idk i just love nature much love tho keep up the fire content sir respect for any angler sharing tips!

[@dadg619]

I like yer camo coveralls. where can I buy one like thet? I hope they have a size small.

[@Thumpaholic]

Where do u find ur crawdaddies? Hunt them urself?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I do. I look for creeks and small branches, that are rocky.

[@Austin_Hart]

I sure wish you'd do a video on how to hunt these guys. I grab the odd few when I cast for minnows in local streams and creeks. However, I don't know how to really hunt for them. I would like to be able to target them.

[@brandonsmith9928]

What rod are you using here?

[@AxeManandOldGuyFishing]

THANKS

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Axe Man and old Guy Fishin!!

[@jamesbennett7573]

Where do you catch crawfish In the winter?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Mainly in creeks. The colder it is the harder they are to get in creeks, but it still works. Thanks for watching James!!

[@poorfolks1]

Where you getting crayfish in cold weather

[@michaelfear8988]

Richard Im in your area where u getting live crawfish ? Im willing to buy them or catch them Thank u

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I Usually catch them in creeks with crawfish traps. Thanks for watching Michael!

[@michaelfear8988]

Thank u for your timely reply . I love your videos my friend Mike

[@toddgrant3413]

Is this up little river?

[@aliasfred]

If the crawfish survives being in a bass' mouth, why do you not use the same craw again?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

If I have enough crawfish, I will let them go back if they survive after i catch one fish with them. It's just my thank you to them! LOL Thank you for watching Larry

[@waynemiller8558]

I would like to see a video of how to catch crawfish

[@kermitr4845]

Do you catch your crawfish yourself?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Yes, I catch all my the live bait I use myself. Thank you for watching Kermit!

[@basshuntet607]

Hey Richard- i hope you read this,are you putting the the hook between the crawdad and the rubberband?

[@TheCaperfish]

how the fuk is it cold in Alabama ? Come on now , ya all soft down there or wha lol

[@paulpham7080]

rubber band

[@jimzoy]

is that live crawfish?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Yes it is! Thank you for watching James!

[@jimzoy]

yes sir good video, I was just being funny.

[@tonysellhome]

I use a rubber band and place the hook on it

[@brandonsmith9928]

What lb. line are you using?