Catching Minnows With A Cast Net

[@flippindocks8183]

He said "thank you for 200 subscribers" --- As of October 2020 it's almost 200,000 subscribers! Gene - you are the man!

[@raywilliamson9396]

Richard I'm 77 years old a Virginia my fishing was worms crayfish and minners. I have watched many fishing shows from pro's, well they can't hold a candle to you sir. What you do is so complete even I can understand. I set down with a six pack and brother you put fishing in a new world. Where I come from " Blue Ridge Mountains" it was what ever you could catch, Cats, perch, Blue gill, bass, sunfish.and an occasional Crappie. Don't ever stop your shows. When now I can't go fishing you fill the Gap. Wonder presentation and verity. This vedio reminds me of the time my Dad and I went to get minners. If you are not from mountain country it's Minnows. LOL

[@michaelhudson138]

Me. Gene you said 200 plus subscribers. You now have over 240,000 subscribers!! You are the best.

[@xsavage1ne841]

You sir are a example of a fisherman. Enjoying your videos from Texas

[@Chris1980436]

Glad u showed the bait collecting part too. U make it look so easy but i know u put in a lotta hard work to be that good.

[@michaelhudson138]

Mr. Gene has got 20 years on me and I don't smoke and he has got more energy than I have ever had! He could work circles around me!!

[@rwnes]

Great lesson on throwing a cast net. Looking forward to the spotted bass video. Keep em coming.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

+Ron Nesmith Thanks Ron. I should have it uploaded soon!

[@smoochysmoochy7267]

OmG Dude. U JUST TAUGHT ME HOW TO CAST THAT F N NET...watched 5 other tutorials and I couldn t get it. THANKU

[@michaelcrounse6935]

Richard is doing what it takes to get them creek MINNERS!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thats right got to get them dare minners! LOL

[@johnathanhartley193]

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine I live in Corinth MS, I sure wish we had creeks to get bait out of. I grew up in HollyPond Ala. there’s a lot more creeks over there.

[@silverlowdo7233]

Id be sure to give richard a honk if i ever see him out casting nets 🎣

[@neoladams8519]

Only thing i like more than creek minners, and that's Richard Gene....Woooo!

[@carolemcconnell4651]

Thanks for stopping and showing how to throw a cast net.been waitn for that......

[@fishinghippie958]

OG richard gene right here, , @ 200 subs, now hes at almost 200k, Why? because this man is THE MACHINE

[@chetkelly3099]

Add how to throw a cast net into the title. Finally figured it out thanks to the man himself RICHARD GENE. God bless you!

[@williamlewis3163]

This is one of my favorite videos Richard!

[@justme6621]

They've changed the laws in Texas and you can only use bait caught in the body of water you are fishing in or use approved purchased bait. This is by far the best cast net video yet, Thank You.

[@jrblanke]

Celebrating 200 subscriptions. Now you are at 100K! Well deserved. Congratulations!

[@alhughes2203]

enjoyed the video... gonna send a copy to my brother so you can teach him to throw a net!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thanks Al! I'll have that Weiss video up in a day or Two! Im thinking about doin a little crappie fishing over at Weiss soon as well.

[@partner348]

Seein's how you admittedly "ain't normal", I was beginnin' t' think Elmo was your imaginary friend.

[@bardownedits9718]

YES THIS MAN IS THE MOST SOUTHERN PERSON I HAVE EVER SEEN

[@justinairin1]

You haven't met my mom's side of the family that lives on gunters mountain 😂

[@markw.mullins2208]

Richard, You and Elmo really know how to fish for fun. I would certainly love to cast net for minnows , and yes.. ITS GOOOOD FER YA !!! LOL May the Lord help you and happy Thanksgiving, and also Merry Christmas to you and alllll the family cause it's goooood Fer Ya !!

[@contumacious5506]

Good to see Elmo could finally make it.

[@imnotimportant]

Creek minners and sucker fia.. man that cracks me up. great video

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Lol thanks for watching shiddy! love that screen name

[@kevinclanton1250]

Love the video, best way to catch good bait that's for sure.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I agree! thanks for watching Kevin

[@jeffmorris8768]

Today ol Richard went to the lake to try and catch him sum minners,while down at the lake below him, the preacher was baptizing sinners.It caused such a ruckus as them demons was cast out,till Richard did a little dance and give a great shout.The Lord was so pleased by what he saw till he did like Peter of old.He filled up ol Richards net, with all the minners it could hold.Amen...........................Great video Richard heres a sub for you at no charge .ha ha.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

LOL Thank you Jeff!

[@moose1875]

Just came across this channel, you have yourself a subscriber boss. Great videos, I'm learning allot

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Moose1875!

[@jackborse9181]

Nice spelling

[@susanorear7852]

@@jackborse9181 nyse jobb beying aye jurkk Jakk Borss

[@LeviW133]

My inner Elmo came out the other day while I was fishing and he said this go fishing when you can because it is good for you.lol😆🤣😂

[@fhuber7507]

Now I know what I've been doing wrong about tossing the cast net.

[@scottmcley5111]

Exactly what I was thinking Fred! Cheers!

[@imnotimportant]

Try a 3/16 net if legal. In that shallow of water, fall rate shouldn't matter much. It will keep you from gilling the smaller ones and you will still catch the big ones.

[@tieshaadams2804]

Shiddy l

[@MichaelDavis-dj7xc]

Enjoy watching You Richard and of course Elmo too

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Michael!

[@RVsbladesnthangs]

Richard Gene The Cast Net Machine!!! Rip'n Lips from Amarillo Texas

[@solboogie08]

So glad I found your channel! Your quickly becoming my fav. fishing channel! Ok I need a small net I’ve been searching these Northern GA creeks with Minnow traps with zero luck so far! Where are the minnows out here. If someone in comments can point me in the right direction!

[@hellosweetheart3350]

The delicatessen of all baits here in Michigan are now those invasive species named goby. They were introduced to take care of the zebra muscles which both became a major nussince

[@PONDRIVERBOYS]

i love you buddy. great vids! god bless you and yours

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Love you to Big Jack! God bless you and thank you for watching my videos!

[@Jake-sv9fv]

you did work for em, all respect

[@chrisspiess8364]

Who the heck would give a thumbs down to Richard Gene....I tell u what. Wooooo

[@daviddyer3416]

Gotta get me a cast net! Yet one more way to enjoy this fabulous sport.

[@aliasfred]

In m y lake we have what we call "Golden Shiners" They look like streamlined carp about 6 to 12 inches long. We catch them on small dough balls or a dry fly. "Snot Rockets" (northern pike) love 'em to death but, Big ol bass love 'em just as well. Also catch "creek chubs" on small jigs, bass love them better than bluegills or golden shiners. Then we have what we call "Mud Minners" a fatter kind of minner (carp) but shorter. I am in S.E. Lower Michigan.

[@joshjoproductions]

You seem to be very popular in north Alabama with everyone honking at you. Going to visit this fall. Hope to see you somewhere. If all goes well, were going to be moving to Huntsville/Decatur area.

[@oldmcdonald9582]

when you used the bobby garland minnow below the float for crappie was it in the summer and does it only work around rocks. thanks for the videos

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

no problem Jim Thank you for watching! I use them mainly in the spring during spawn when the fish are up shallow. I also have used float in the early fall when the water turns over, suspended crappie. It really just depend on the depth of the fish

[@paydenllama1709]

Finally not the only one who calls them miners

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Lol Looks like I'm not alone either! Thank you for watching pay2232!

[@Scott.Farkus]

Minners. Miners dig stuff out of the ground. : )

[@williamhaney5300]

Kendal Grey ALL DAY

[@Scott.Farkus]

That's the guy that does outdoor stuff and slaps it on KZbin; right?

[@williamhaney5300]

He does lots of stuff miner trapping hunting trapping fishing all kinds of stuff I recommend u play clash of clans if u dont

[@dwightstewart7181]

I typically use a cast net first thing in the morning, catching just enough (half dozen or so) to get me started. Once I get out on the water, I put out a couple of minnow traps to catch still more. By visiting those traps occasionally throughout the day, I can keep going all day long.

[@dougjenkins8868]

Enjoyed it. I was on Weiss today and got blown off the lake,

[@dougjenkins8868]

First time I've seen anybody catch steelbacks since I was a young boy.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Glad you enjoyed it Doug! How did you do on Weiss today?

[@sbjennings99]

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

[@billymarkwell1105]

I just want you to know that I had to rest after watching this video.....I was plum give out.....lol.

[@waynemiller6699]

Well I went by a creek on Thursday in collinsville that looked familiar on this video....on my way to Weiss lake thought maybe you lived there...

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I don't I live in a area between albertville and Geraldine. the area dosent really have a name

[@hero413]

Can you make a video on how you locate crappies? I'm a big bass guy but some how came across your videos and got myself into it and now it's a new hobby of crappie fishing! Haha keep fishing cause it's good for y'all

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Already got you covered my friend! locate them from the boat kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXS0fIallq-rr68 locating them from the bank kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGjJaHeXgp1_i5I

[@tobyjamison6801]

You could try tossing in some crushed peppermint candy right before your net. Minnows love that stuff! For bluegill toss bread.

[@petehayduk8051]

Great video as usual!

[@mauser8515]

Dam you are a machine. Here I was bitching about trying to cast out of a cluttered 14ft Jon boat and you are casting out of the frame of a bridge lmao. Well done sir.

[@hatchboy1]

Ain’t this right at collingsville? I was just at that place last week!

[@coolbreeze5916]

we got them redeyes in cricks and small rivers here in virginia, like ya'lls videos alot..im ready to get out there...

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thanks Ferris and when ya go catch a bigun!

[@lackey2447]

Thanks for the videos Mr machine

[@keepemlo]

man you are a hard worker

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I do My best! Thank you for watching Stan!

[@caseymoore2766]

Do you ever fish the cedar bluff side of Weiss lake? What is a good gig ( color) for crappie ?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I do. Anything with chartruse and white combo. Second choice would be a peral color. Thanks for watching Casey!

[@caseymoore2766]

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine thanks for the info. Last question, what's the best way to find a school of crappie?

[@arklitters2086]

Amazing video!! keep it up//Subscribed and liked// love it man!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Ark litters!

[@carsonb3914]

Fun watch thanks so much!

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

Richard is a crackerjack of an angler!! This man can fo it all

[@GuntersvilleLakeFishing]

love ur vids richard always some cool info in them, what town u from? whats ur fav baits to throw in the different seasons of the year on guntersville, do u fish gville dam?

[@GuntersvilleLakeFishing]

is elmo ur son? haha

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

+rolltidematt92 Thank for those questions Matt!

[@GuntersvilleLakeFishing]

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine no problem, thanks for the videos I enjoy them!

[@ronniedavenport7532]

love to watch you , if you ever come to demopolis Alabama, I would like to go fishing with you ...and elmo.

[@charlesronk2989]

Everytime this happens to me I think when I put that big good minnow on. Now I am going to catch a nice one. A little damn fish eats it immediately and steals my good minnow. Lol

[@williamlewis3163]

Hopefully we will cross paths one day. We are so much alike when it comes to being a simple fisherman

[@montellwilliams811]

OK , he said something about " denture's being jerked out !! Elmo is the bread 🍞 & he is the butter 🍣 , " Elmo " Elmo " Elmo " , That's a Sucker Fish , Sucker Fish , we need Sucker Fish " Elmo " pay attention 👀👂 THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO 👍👌✌ 👈

[@bassmandan9484]

I would hate for my net to get stuck on the bottom. Is there any way to avoid this?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Unfortunately their isn't. I have messed up a lot of nets because of getting caught on rocks. I try to look for areas that aren't as rocky if I can. Thank you for watching Bassman Dan!!

[@holdleftedgeandsendit9351]

Dont let it sink to the bottom

[@jamesgreen4522]

I have been watching you for a while and would like to know who Elmo is and what he looks like.

[@bubbaclay8540]

Mean gene u sure do throw a good nett!!! how much u rekon u coulda bought dem minners 4 at tha store? seems like that wuz lots of troubel for a few minners. Newayz good talkin to ya!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

+Bubba Clay Ima a reckonin that i coulda but I didnt know I was Only gonna get a few of dim minners until I went down there. Sometimes I catch a bunch sometimes I dont get none of um! Besides Ima poor Bubba Clay! Thanks for watching Bubba Clay I appreaciate ye!

[@alecslifer3577]

What net are you using? How big are the squares in the mesh? Thanks!

[@prastiihandmademilu38]

hello,can you please help me with info where you bought the net? thanks

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Pavel Marius I bought one of my cast nets at sports academy and the other two at bass pro shops. Thank you for watching!

[@danielreynolds4296]

What kind of net do you use? What would you recommend for a first time buyer?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I use a Betts 1/4inch mesh 6ft. I reccomend it! Thank you for watching Daniel!

[@danielreynolds4296]

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine you're welcome! Absolutely love what you do! I can be having a bad day but your videos make everything just fine!

[@amazingpeoplebyccc2197]

THANKS FOR TELLING US WHAT YOU USE

[@rudyrademacher8721]

How do you keep them alive overnight and how long can you keep the baitfish? Thanks

[@Smilkma]

What county are you from? I'm from Lawrence where are you guys fishing

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I'm from Dekalb. Thank you for watching kadetemo!

[@christophervalley7679]

just subscribed, love your videos

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Christopher!

[@mpwhiteloon2316]

What's decent size net for a beginner? Im quite new to ALL fishing. But I'm here in Oklahoma fishing my Crappie off ayyyye

[@S1NCER3-888]

Great vid! True pioneer.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Larry!

[@internalinjectiontrulyhere770]

Mini holes do a neat eazier job lapping still bowls it bow foot lock

[@scarz1951]

After you threw net over forearm did you grab front or back lead line?

[@jackchain3815]

Gene I want to buy net and I have never use one. So what size should I buy ?? Thanks for all your videos 😃

[@mikewest712]

I got a betts old salt cast net and it had a lot of lead on it. I could only cast it 10 times before my shoulder got soar.

[@PhiAggie]

Just subscribed today. Great videos. But be sure to wear that seat belt. Safety first!

[@chaddowner8207]

I got on youtube to try and learn some tricks for crappie fishing on guntersville. I ran across your videos and I have enjoyed them. I think the only thing I need now is to climb in your boat with you.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thanks Chad glad you enjoy my videos!

[@riverfiendfishing4953]

Where can I get the super small mesh for my cast net? Or do they sell them with small holes for like glass minnows or smaller creek minnows?

[@oursublimealabamalife9689]

In Alabama can you throw out a handful of fish food to attract baitfish then throw net? Asking for a friend.

[@nickhackenburg3567]

you got to get a MINNER trap so then you can set it and come back and get them MINNERS out not to much work involved new subscriber +Richard Gene The Fishing Machine

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for subscribing Nick!

[@nischaypatil1969]

nick hackenburg

[@joshuaswinford2593]

What would you suggest for a beginning cast netter. Brand, Size, anything else i need to know when buying one. Thanks!

[@holdleftedgeandsendit9351]

Joshua Swinford myself would buy a 5ft net and practice in the yard. Work on getting a perfect pancake

[@tristenrhodes9682]

ok thanks and have u ever fish perryville TN

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I have never fished in TN I have fished close to the Al/Tn line before and i have fished the TN river.

[@david1234lee]

cheer for good work !

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you David!

[@david1234lee]

casting the net takes skills and you did a good job ! thanks for teaching us. Your videos are very educational !

[@southerncajun9297]

Hey brother if I want to catch small minnows with Casnet , what mesh size do I need to get , thanks , i aint worried about the radius spread to much but mesh size I am confused cause i know therez different size minnows , if this helps im in illinois , creek minnows.

[@raindogred]

whats wrong with little guys..would the hook kill them?

[@RexGoesFishing]

What size mesh did you use for this casting net?

[@elzamyrick1985]

do you ever spider rig for crappie

[@jesselantz1457]

Hey Elmo what size cast net ya using?

[@chancecremeans7946]

What size net are you using?

[@sleeper9728]

Damn that's ruthless lol

[@Apocalypse555]

What size is that net? Thats a perfect size

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Alex its a 6ft net.

[@Apocalypse555]

Did you buy it online and do you know if it is legal to use in canada?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I bought it at a Sports Academy. Gadsden AL Sports Academy if you live in Al.

[@aidd1938]

Been thinking about getting myself a casting net. What size was that one you were using? Anything to steer clear of when buying one?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

It's a 6ft mono net with a 3/8 mesh. Most nets on the market now are pretty equal as far as quailty but their is nets that are much better then what you can buy localy like at a walmart. The better nets are at places like bass pro shops but the ones from places like walmart will work fine. Thanks for watching Carroll!

[@maralindkrejci3528]

Are you throwing Right or left handed?

[@waynemiller6699]

Hey Richard do you live in Collins villa, al

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I don't I go their sometimes though.

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

I'm gonna need you to pick up that cigarette butt sir

[@LordCurmudgeon]

Please do more bank fishing videos for those of us that don't have boats brother.