How To Make A Floating Live Bait Bucket / Live Well

[@markcarman9042]

Thanks for taking your time to make this video and all the others also, and for sharing your knowledge on your videos to us Richard.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Mark!! Thank you for taking the time to watch my friend!!

[@Bamacountry88]

I’m so glad you did a video on this bait bucket..i have noticed your bucket in your videos and have been wanting to make one..great idea and design..thanks Gene..Roll Tide brother!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you fishon 88! Roll Tide my brother!!

[@robmartin1343]

Richard Gene by far has one of the very best fishing channels around... The knowledge he shares and his experience he shares is by far the most helpful useful information you will find for the common man and realistic points of view I have witnessed on KZbin period... that’s no exaggeration ether... always wanting to know what he is going to teach me next... thank you Richard for sharing what you know plus making the sport of fishing enjoyable and fun

[@rodneyyarbrough6524]

That’s super slick Mean Gene! That’ll save a fortune in aerator batteries. I sure hope everybody enjoys your channel like I do.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Rodney!!

[@stardust1621]

I sure do! From Sam

[@hooklinetinker9680]

I sure do!

[@zachharvey2688]

Great video love the channel you are such a good role model for me and the younger viewers

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Zach!! That means a lot!!

[@hellosweetheart3350]

@@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine you really are. A kid that fishes learns the basic standards to respecting others and our environment and that's a win win!

[@dashcrawford56]

I’m ten and love this channel

[@AFishBicycle]

Your wall of rods and shelves of reels makes me happy. Tremendous collection.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much AFishBicycle!!

[@kodyspringer]

Thanks so much RGFM, that's exactly what I was asking you to show us. I'll start on mine next weekend!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Jeffrey!! Just don't let Elmo distract you like he did me! LOL

[@jumpinggulley]

Thanks Gene for the DIY project. I don't know how you keep your stuff so neat and clean. That mower...

[@wpgordone352]

Great video, Gene!! I was just telling my Fishing Buddy other day about your floating shad bucket ! Now I can just tell'em to watch your video !! Thanks for taking the time to do this , Gene! It's much appreciated ,my friend !! Dawgs and Tide Atlanta Bound !! Goo Dogs, Sic'em !!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Wayne!! I appreciate you watching brother!! Roll Tide!!

[@downdirty8543]

I have built probably a dozen or so floating live wells and I always use 1/2”x1/2” hardware cloth with a 1x top frame and pool noodles. Save drilling 8.7 thousand holes buddy! Love tour content. You truly are the real deal!

[@GODS_OUTLAW]

Thanks alot machine! Im going to use this in the crick behind my house to store my bait. You are by far my favorite fishing youtuber.

[@caseyturner8773]

Mr Gene if you had nosy neighbors they would think you had lost your mind drilling hundreds of holes in that bin. Unless they know you. Fantastic video as always thanks! We really appreciate what you do.

[@gillgetter3004]

I’m goin to make one of those for suckers and chubs . Good for pike fishn. Thanks Richard!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Bruce!! Thank you for watching brother!!

[@vinniefusco7809]

Great video, Richard! Would like to see more do it yourself fishing projects.

[@jeffrice5793]

This is some good ol country gumption as my grandfather would say. Enjoy the videos!!!

[@Z71Ranger]

Thank You Richard... I'm going to make me one of these Bait Buckets this week... Thank You for another Great Teaching Video!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching z71Ranger!!

[@mikecha1957]

Awesome idea Richard...that is really neat...

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Mike!! Enjoying your videos brother!!

[@218Mike]

Great idea, Richard. I appreciate your generosity in sharing your knowledge and insights!

[@JDKNSATL]

your garage looks awesome ! nice and organized.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much MR JDKNS!! I do my best!

[@helenlondon7714]

Well that is a great idea thanks for the helpful tips .

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching!!

[@tracymeadows3463]

Awesome design...I just met another guy where im from and by coincidence we both are subscribers to ur channel! We both couldn't believe it lol anyways we love how u explain everything u do and make it simple to follow 👍 yet again u never disappoint ur fans or new ppl who find u to get addicted to ur sight instantly!!! We both decided we 100% agree that u r The best Crappie fisherman on the planet lol 😆 We love ya Richard keep fishing and posting! Tell Elmo Tracy said hello 😁😁😁 loved it as always 👍👍👍

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Tracy thank you so much!! Your comments are always very motivating and I am glad to have you apart of the channel brother!! I'll tell Elmo you said hello!!

[@CamsHams]

thank you so much Richard for this.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem infamousVFX!! Thank you for watchin my friend!!

[@keithmobbs5418]

Love the bucket video!!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Keith!!

[@rhoadsmatheson2246]

Zip ties should work very well with holding the noodles... And faster. Great video, Thanks Richard!

[@daletann5398]

That's awesome, I bet you can do the same thing , but tie the floaters half way and make a live well for the catch of the day for shore fishing, your awesome Mr Richard!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Should work great! Good Idea Dale!! Thank you for watching Brother!!

[@greygrim4630]

Great bait bucket. I like it because no pumps or hoses to be in the way. Also no battery drain on the batteries.

[@chrisbarr5289]

Awesome!! He's always teaching!

[@p-xie1976]

Great video! I made one of these for minnows following your method and it works great! Thanks for the awesome content.

[@sharpoutdoors3368]

InsteD of drilling all the holes, I shot mine a couple times with my 20 gauge 😂 thanks for the tips Richard! Love the channel

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informative Video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya Prayers 🙏

[@maximusdesmund2072]

Damn Richard gene.. you got one serious lawnmower

[@chadrandolph9874]

Great concept. Thanks for the suggestion 👍🏽

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Chad!! Thank you for watching brother!!

[@Vajfom]

I made one similar buy two of the same bucket use the one without holes on the bottom to put water in when moving to another spot so you don’t have to dump out your bait.

[@whippersnapper2699]

Amazing and helpful video. If you see this comment in time I will be at G-ville lake today from 11 to 4 for this lake clean up. I would really like to fish with you.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Lucky 530! Sorry didn't see it in time, but I hope you caught some biguns!!

[@jeSuperfly]

Sweet Dixie Chopper back there too!

[@myankovich01]

Love your vids Richard.....come up to Indiana this coming spring and do some fishing!!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you myankovich01!! One Day I will!!

[@gregjennings1881]

Another good idea Richard!

[@GuntersvilleLakeFishing]

Great idea there , I been looking at that on ur boat for sometime!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Matt!!

[@garyc8208]

Sounds Good to me. Thanks for the video.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Gary!! thank you for watching!!

[@alexgreat2613]

Richard Gene That is a good idea, I Think I'm going to make one of those buckets but after watching you and thinking for a bit I will make some changes, I know you catch your own bait and stuff but I don't, I purchase my live bait so when I make my live bait bucket I'm not going to drill holes on the bottom or the first 4 inches from the bottom this way if I want to move the boat I'll just grab the bucket and put it inside the boat and off I go, the 4 inches of water will be enough to keep the bait live and well till I get to my new destination.

[@prevost8686]

I found your video about your boat rig. Should’ve looked for it before asking you about it.

[@undergroundchuckeytennesse2526]

Dang Mr. Gene, this looks like a great apparatus to help keep bait fish alive and man it is a lot less expensive too......great idea.....but I got to ....and I dont like to but I got to complain about this here video.....I knew from the very begining when I read the title that I wasnt going to make me one of these......now I might need to....but not gonna....but I thought....well I will just watch a minute or two and give it a thumbs up anyway.....well dab nab it.....I done watched the entire video, all 16 and a half minutes of it....I mean I couldnt turn it off.....it was just a fun, interesting, and informative video just like all your other videos.....and maybe the ol Tinker Belle needs one on board....I know its a lot of work, but please dont ever stop making these great videos....so many folks love em.....but please promise me you wont ever make one on why you hate grits or cornbread or such....cause I would have to watch the entire thing even tho I know I would never stop lovin grits or cornbread......but I got a feelin you love em both too....and telll Elmo to just soak that toenail for about an hour in hot water and apple cider vinegar....then get a small pair of vice grips and clamp em on his pinkie finger......it wont help his ingrown toenail but it will make him forget about it for a few minutes.....have a great day sir and remember....if you think you know what time it is today you are probably wrong....spring forward and fall back....or is it spring...........who knows?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much for that comment! I laughed a lot, and it made me feel good!! Always enjoy your comments brother!!!

[@Travisg5]

That’s a badass mower

[@johntadlock693]

zip ties! they worked great on mine, easier fester, simple. Logger John.

[@rhearussell7234]

Thanks a bunch for sharing a great idea, good video

[@heathschwab]

Good stuff. I love making my own buckets rod holders what ever. Plus can't afford new stuff any way. Thanks god bless

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Danny! Couldn't agree more with you!! God bless brother!!

[@shoey64]

How did u make your fishing rod holder in your room? May be u can make a video 4 me thx. Steve from Michigan

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I sure will Steve, I will add it to my to do list!

[@lilcaesarman]

Thank you for making the video and sending it to me :]

[@Fishing4Reel]

When it comes to drilling holes Richard Gene is a drilling machine! A drilling a legend who's patience far exceeds mine!

[@treypike8215]

Hey man, great bucket ideas. These things work like a champ. Also I know it's a demonstrational video, but we use blue in salt water because the bait fish actually will live longer. The blue supposedly helps keep the bait fish calm longer so they don't stress out and die as fast.

[@mikegr169]

Fantastic idea!!! thanks🎣🎣🇺🇸

[@daddyosink4413]

I've done similar with a laundry basket, a couple of noodles, and some zip ties.... it was more of a floating live well for river fishing, pretty sure that smaller minnows coulda swam out through the holes in the basket..... it was a temporary fix for an impromptu day of fishing. cost about $5 dollar tree. great vid as always!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you DaddyO's Ink! The Zip ties is a great idea!

[@magnemmar4869]

I've done the same with a cheap mesh laundry bag with a draw string top. Take it, tie it to a single pool noodle. Done.

[@daddyosink4413]

Tim D nice!

[@Kurtdog63]

A small laundry basket with small mesh might work as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@flippindocks8183]

I'm in the process of drilling the holes now... THIS IS WORK! LOL

[@shallowcreekfarm9282]

Thanks for the info.appreciate you sharing.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Shalllow Creek Farm!! I appreciate you watching!!

[@solboogie08]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge brother. I don’t have a boat but been searching some the creeks here in Northern GA with no luck for Shad or Minnows! Don’t mind supporting the locale tackle shop but like worms I rather get them for free!

[@sodalines]

elmer... is my friend..... great video bud. love it

[@thepandareviewshow6215]

I love fishing and the best thing of fishing is sitting on a chair with your gramps on your sIde talking about what you or him been doing on the week like this comment if you agree

[@jb-uw6cf]

Love it!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Deep South Fishing!!

[@terrellsmith997]

Hey fishing machine,i will be heading up to guntersville saturday ,where are some good spots to crappie fish from the bank .Im from birmingham and need help.thanks

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Right now you should be able to catch crappie on any bridge at guntersville , using a jig. Especially early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

[@terrellsmith997]

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine thanks,my son and i are going to give a try this week end.

[@reelmonkUSMC]

Don’t know if it has already been mention but have you thought about using a square mesh collapsible laundry hamper?

[@TheMinimalistFisherman]

Billy? Billy Bass @ 5:00? Legend...

[@charlesnails8935]

Can you keep shad alive for a day or two in a bigger bait pen in your boathouse? Thanks

[@vvnn1054]

Terrific design Richard. Any thoughts on pros / cons of trying a plastic garbage can like this, to keep 3 dozen shad minnows alive at my dock overnight?

[@danielbeavers8701]

Could you use water proof glue for the noodles???

[@titusvon4275]

Good video , thanks!

[@D25864]

What if I wanted to use this as a basket for bream bass and other fishes that I might catch can you show how you make the lid

[@obxsurfandsoundfishing4085]

Good morning Gene , How do you throw your cast net?

[@skyler.mcalonan6017]

How do you make a lid for a 5 gallon bucket or would a normal lid work

[@Dmonieluv]

That's a lot of work there .... Elmo!!! 😂

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

LOL your right it is. take me quite some time to drill all those holes lol It works well though can't beat it!! Thanks for watching Dmonieluv!!

[@johnpowell1841]

My wife loves loves loves fishing and she wants to fish with you while I hang out with Elmo!!...

[@jtfishingadventures896]

Good video Richard . Used the one I made yesterday kept my shad alive for about 5 hrs. Thanks again for a great idea! Another ? For you. Where do you target crappie this time of year? I fish high rock lake in North Carolina and our weather pattern is similar to yours.

[@dannyc8338]

those shad r hard to kept alive...this is a good tank i have seen Richard use several times

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Jason! This time of year I like bridges, and feeder creeks that come into main lakes. I'll search from the back end to midway of the creek. Also outside bends of creek channels.

[@jtfishingadventures896]

Thanks again Richard. I will be targeting those areas. Used live shad Sunday and caught a lot of small to average hybrids that are stocked at tomalex lake in welcome,nc. Didn't even catch any crappie. But will be going again soon! Thanks again for the bait bucket idea it works great! Keep the videos coming.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Jason! Thank you for watching my friend!!

[@agnescurrie697]

Nice one, rather than buying expensive thing.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Agnes!!

[@angelasheppard7197]

Thanks for the demo on the bucket. One question, would it be necessary for the second noodle? Thanks for sharing

[@kingangelino2638]

Using a hot soldering tip would be faster thanks for the idea!

[@thecrappiehurtlocker2605]

Awesome idea, especially for the native shad!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you the crappie hurt locker!!

[@viclagina347]

Why didnt you use the other noodle and just cut it the length to complete the circle? Its gonna sit too high in the water.

[@johnhanselman6371]

Sitting high is good with a large bucket. Less reaching and bending over. And less risk the minnows will jump out of the bucket especially by waves.

[@viclagina347]

@@johnhanselman6371 Less reaching? You are ignorant aren't you..... Sitting higher doesn't change the water level..... You are still reaching the same distance Einstein..... It looks like a back woods hill billy made it. 5 gal buckets work perfect and you can make a door in the lid.... That solves the jump on out problem..... Or you can pay the 40 dollars for a used one.

[@lifechanger4969]

Man I have been watching you for a while Richard..does Elmore even exist..and I'm gonna make one these..seems like it would work good for shad

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

He's been some what of hermit here lately. I need to get him on camera!! It works great for shad!! Thank you for watching Oklahoma pole bender!!

[@jaaadanschannel5094]

Thanks for sharing

[@jasonwhitford7831]

I bet if you put a 1-ounce way entitled to the bottom of the rope and then tried dropping the rope down vertically down the pool noodle I wonder if that'll work

[@EatnLunch]

I believe I could make that for free, I’ve already got all those goodies laying around! Probably acts a little bit like a wind sock too!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thats the way!!

[@bmackey4854]

that's a lot of holes Elmo. would zip ties work just as good as the rope to hold noodle on

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Zip ties would work just as good, if not better!! I never have thought about zip ties, thats a dern good idea Brian!!

[@Travisg5]

I like drilling the holes

[@FishOnIsMyHandle]

*THANKS !!*

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem fish on!! thank you for watching!!

[@Jesuslovesyou929]

freeze a 2 litre bottle of water and throw it in the bucket keeps em cool..saves your shad..easy DIY

[@PONDRIVERBOYS]

Need you a live minnow bait tank..in your fishing building. That way u allways have bait!

[@Nstruction]

Hey, you can use a laundry basket and add a dollar store nylon laundy bag to line it and get the same thing done without the need to drill any holes. His concept is great, the technique can be improved. Not hating just building upon!

[@sistaslab3159]

Awesome

[@A-shot-in-the-dark]

elmer and Elmo kin? have u seen em lately ? up here in TN. we getter done!! love your videos im out fishing at least 3 to 4 times a week every day if i get a chance been watching you about a month and sub. to ya just to learn new fishing techs or things i haven't thought of good job with all love ya videos

[@Crimsontide798]

Cool

[@dukecloudkicker5779]

“Just guna turn her on” lol that face

[@hellosweetheart3350]

He's gone do er boy!

[@tylerhughes5420]

Use clothes basket with small holes to avoid drilling

[@williamjenkins3720]

Dad burn/it Elmo ya ruined the hole count! Great tip👍

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you William!! That dad burn Elmo!!

[@robsimpson6537]

Shad-a-delic.

[@markcrispin6800]

I would think it would be easier to attach the noodles with zip ties. We add them to our floating fish baskets for better buoyancy.

[@tbjr1150]

Two noodles, same size with correct angle cuts, calk gun and a tube of plastic ceement or liquid nails. 😁

[@seanderrig4022]

Zip tie the noodle might be easier.

[@roberthamlin6638]

Collapsible mesh laundry basket

[@macthomas128]

I wonder if a 12 gauge full of bird shot would make that quicker

[@jdsgonefishenagain3376]

Gene if there is any way could you count the holes fer me, I want mine to be perfect, LOL. That's a good little bucket my friend. 👍

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

That dag um Elmo! He messed us up on that video!! I just about had it counted until he walked up going on about his Toe!!