Catching Catfish Under Bridges - Bottom Bumping

[@jmtrackworks]

Richard Gene!!! I Love your videos! I lost my first born son a couple of years ago and we loved to fish together! I haven't had the desire to fish since. You and your video's alone have set me back on fire for fishing and through that my heart and spirit are healing! I know that may be a lot to have on you but "hey", please just keep doing what you do. And, "they ain't but one thing to do!!! Let's catch another one!!!!

[@wishyouthebest9222]

Sorry to hear that. God bless your soul

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Jason Martin I’m sorry to hear that brother. God bless you

[@redmustang1042]

Sorry to hear that God bless your family

[@luludawg1]

Sorry for your loss sir.

[@timmann3869]

GOD Bless you and your family

[@pauleunterborn7923]

And, we appreciate you. Your enthusiasm to go fishing is contagious .

[@garyleach92]

You wonder why you have so many subscribers, it's because you teach in detail and become genuinely excited when catching fish. I enjoy watching you catch bluegill to use them for bait.

[@whatwereyouthinking4970]

See how gentle the man is with the fish? The fish and man are old friends. He comes out, catches the fish, let's him go, catches him again etc etc. Fish gets good meal and man gets good day of fishing. See ya next weekend old friend.

[@ryanhill8590]

I love knowing that the fishing machine still gets so excited fishing. Richard Gene & Fishing= Second to none

[@frankapplegate4852]

here lately i have settled on watching Richard Gene most of the time. i've learned a lot and can't wait for winter to break. Crappie and Bass seem to be the main focus for me. My wife loves to Catfish and will enjoy trying your methods. Thanks for everything.

[@montellwilliams811]

Say , what's the best bait for the big cats

[@SilasThornton1]

Congrats on hitting 100K ! You deserve a million. Best darn clean, informative and entertaining content on this here youtube thing.

[@michaeljohnston777]

I agree, Texas Prepper! Best fishing channel EVER! :) :) :)

[@BigFishCo9]

I second this!!!

[@tennesseemattoutdoors5405]

Even being from The Vol State I wasn’t sure if I could get past the Alabama Hat but he hooked me. I’m Definitely A Fan 💯

[@lukethomas3296]

did youtub send you piture staing you reached 100 thousand

[@zacharythompson9637]

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine videos are second to none!!

[@paulcricket5352]

Love listening to Richard. Very informative, clean cut and entertaining and a great fisherman. Like his comic relief too.

[@PanfishingJournal]

I love your boat. Easy to clean, nothing to fade and replace or repair. Smart man.

[@gwag8410]

When it comes to fishermen on utube... okay.... you are second to none!

[@cmmcfielful]

First view. Thanks for doing what you do for the fishing community Richard

[@ianwhiteley5102]

Am. Be. Dec. Stras big word

[@bigwillie519]

Your personality is golden. Thanks for putting these together & congrats on 100k!

[@alaskamike3577]

Richardism of the Day, "Hampster Destrious" the ability to use both hands. Yes there is nothing like fishing but by far,,,,,,, there is no one who can top the Mighty Richard Gene when it comes to fishing. He is the finest fisherman I have ever seen and truly an Icon. Thanks for another great video.

[@HookFaced]

Happy to see 100k. You more than deserve it. Nobody does it like The Fishing Machine !!!

[@stevenvalenti3722]

Mr. Gene you deserve to have alot of subscribers. Because your a great fisherman and your passion shows it. You have a very entertaining and helpful channel. One of the best channels on KZbin. I've been watching you for years now. And I'm pretty much the same way. I also believe that fishing is the greatest sport/hobby a person could have. It's a thrill that's second to none. The whole experience of being on the water and hunting for and trying to find them and figure them out to catch and land them. Is so awesome! Keep up the great work you do for us all. And thanks for the tips on crappie fishing. I've only started fishing for crappie 5-years ago. When I moved to the country in Mississippi.🙂

[@Willywilliamsoutdoors]

Love your videos man! Me and my 3 month old daughter watch your videos every night before she goes to bed! Keep on keepin on brother!

[@markdenney8799]

Building and raising children...I hear you. Now what you can add to the list is raising this channel and building a fishing audience that enjoys watching your honesty and enthusiasm. You da man RG!!!

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

Iv'e been to Gadsden AL. many times because my wife is from there. Her mother lived there until she passed away, and I think I have only been back once since then. I did take note of all the great looking fishing areas when we drove down there from Tennessee. The creeks we crossed always caught my attention, because I just love creek fishing. I might get the notion to drive down some day and explore some of the creeks in northern Alabama. Lord knows I have fished bunch of creeks and rivers in my neck of the woods.

[@serpuffmcpass5859]

I don't think I've ever been this early and I sure am glad I did. It's gonna be a good video if its a Richard Gene catfish video! Keep doing what you're doing man... Because its GOOOOOOOOD FER YA!

[@michaelpacini1332]

Mr. Gene , I am speaking for myself but I know there are a great many that feel blessed to watch you and learn from you. You truly are a fishing legend .

[@kennethjanetnapper4285]

Really enjoy watching your fishing videos while getting cancer treatment. Can’t wait to go fishing again. Keep the videos coming Thanks Richard!

[@ut000bs]

"Well, they ain't but one thing to do. Let's catch another one!" Wiser words were never spoken of a sport that's second to none. 👍🙋‍♂️

[@fluty0562]

Congrats!!! To Mr Gene and ELMO!!! Gotta love’em,, Elmo, A true red blooded American.. Many good blessings to you Mr. Gene..

[@martydunn298]

Richard you are one in a million my friend!! That's what we love about you my friend!! Thank you for have a fishing show, even my grandkids can watch. LIVE FOR THE THUMP MY FRIEND!!

[@danielleboyd3701]

Out of all the fishing channels my husband and I watch, yours is definitely our favorite! They're educational and so fun to watch and I like how excited you get EVERYTIME you catch a fish.

[@bozoone3781]

Your still building Richard! Instead of houses, you are building your channel! The word is ambidextrous:) Keep up the good work and remember, watch Richard go fishing because it's good fer ya!

[@staygold4138]

Congrats on your channels success Richard Gene and ELMO !!!!

[@austinclemons882]

It's hard to find the good ol' Old Skool fishermen nowadays that just keep it simple. Simple & effective, just as you say. We appreciate what you do for us fishermen and we look forward to each video you post.

[@lakeratatouille]

Dog gone dad Blane durn! What a great victory chant. I love this channel. Thanks for all these videos

[@martyhelfers8642]

Thanks Richard for taking us along. I learn something with every video I watch. Tip of the hat my friend from a retired Central Illinois Steamfitter. Keep fishing and be safe brother! 🎣😊

[@tankkleggett8868]

Not only a great fishermen but a great guy and definitely a great entertainer!

[@Bawdog4]

Hey Mr. Richard gene the fishing machine I am your biggest fan

[@robbieh.9435]

I agree! The views from your boat of the countryside is so beautiful! Guntersville lake is really a river being held by a damn. I Google mapped it and I can tell. Letting out water from the damn explains the current under those columns, probably some monsters lurking there Elmo!

[@mattwhittington6310]

You sir, are just a happy guy and I totally understand you. I act pretty much the way you do even when I’m alone lol

[@booker70124]

Hi Mr. Richard, my boys and I have been watching your KZbin channel for a while and it's inspired us to go fishing today. They're 4 and 5 years old and we dug up worms until we had enough to go fishing. We live in the city but we are fortunate enough to have a great city park with lots of lagoons and we caught a real nice (big 'un) bluegill and a real chunky little largemouth. Love to watch your videos when we can't go fishing and want to thank you and wish you tight lines!

[@alexrod714]

I enjoy this channel waaay to much. Someone who enjoys fishing as much as me. Im very glad to have found this channel. Keep them fish coming. Wooo,wooo...

[@flintrivercatfishcompany]

Good eatin' right there, we throw them back, back in the live well.

[@cardsfighter2]

I don't understand going fishing with the intention of releasing everything. I mean I love fishing but part of that enjoyment is knowing that I get to eat them as well.

[@henrymeyergarvey1947]

@@cardsfighter2 how old are you?

[@cardsfighter2]

@@henrymeyergarvey1947 wtf does that have to do with what I said?

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

@@cardsfighter2 When you fish as much as he does or I do we catch way more than we can eat. This is my busy time of the year but starting in January I will fish 2-4 times a week. I currently have about 40 bags of crappie in the deep freeze. I am heading out in a few hours to fish again. I do not need to keep them so they are going back. Let them live and spawn.

[@henrymeyergarvey1947]

@@cardsfighter2 because usually the older fisherman are the people who grew up catching and keeping the fish and the newer generation of fisherman are more catch and release.

[@robertgowerjr.1403]

We all love ya Richard!!! Thanks for all the videos and giving us a glimpse of your passion.

[@brockgoodwin1535]

I wasn't catching anything over a pound and I tried the 3 shad shuffle, via Richard gene. Pinned about a ten pound channel within 5 minutes. Thanks for the fishing secrets, fishing machine.

[@patrickbeaty8930]

Richard Gene, Patrick BEATY here From Nashville Tennessee, I’m 28 years old and I’m a certified welder!! Part time job is the outdoors lol!!!!!!I’ve been watching your channel and videos on KZbin for quite some while and just now figured out how to subscribe LOL. I’ve never subscribed to anyone channel always just watch them but for some reason I just really like you and your videos And I think you’re a heck of a guy! Heck I take that back, I love ya and you crack me up and I’ve also learned A lot from you. I’ve been fishing all my life Mainly i target bass but here lately I’ve been trying to catch Crappie because of you ha ha and I can’t seem to catch them like you can LOL. I’m here at the lake now as a matter of fact and we just now got a little bit of a cold front and I just watched your video on how to tie a loop knot.. that is unreal how it keeps that Jig at a 90° angle!! But anyways to sum all this up I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy watching your show and I wish I had someone Like you to go fishing with because I know if I enjoy watching your shows as much as I do then I would love fishing with you!!! I look forward to hearing from you. Take it easy Richard I’ll see you on the water

[@willwill6480]

Well Richard you are just a good ole boy and who wouldn't enjoy watching you. 👍

[@themullins032715]

Best fishing channel on you tube. Very motivational and informative. Catfish videos always get the like before I even start watching

[@CountryNerd639]

This is the kind of "bottom bumping" I can still enjoy at my age.

[@melvinsavage3369]

Thanks for the catfish video Richard gene the fishing machine great video as always very informative👍

[@hehazrisen3529]

You are the greatest and your videos shows the compassion!!

[@snipe69r]

Ya Always make me smile Richard! Thanks for doin what you're doin!

[@mjd2020]

I learn something new everytime I watch one of your videos.

[@tracymeadows3442]

Great day fishing with the Greatest fisherman of all kinds👊🏻👊🏻

[@kentuckyradtech71]

By far one of the best fishing channels on youtube. Thank you sir.

[@vernonjackson4015]

Glad to be one of the crowd. You make it look easy. Can’t wait to do a little fishing myself this winter. My gut is too big to throw back legal fish. It won’t let me.

[@dav1099]

Great job as always Richard! I would like to see a catch,clean, cook on one of those nice Blues with you sir. Thanks for what you do for this fishing sports. 👍👍

[@jeremynewhouse6530]

Brother it’s my pleasure to watch and learn from one of the best on here. We appreciate the tips and advice you pass along.

[@mauser8515]

Im spoiled rotten. I grew up in Frankville, Alabama. Off the Tombigbee River. My Grandpa, and Dad used to take me to Millers Ferry, Claiborne Lock and Dam to catch skipjack. We would jug or fish off of custom made trot lines my Grandpa made. Now 20 years later I was given a Jon boat. I fabbed up an aluminum fishing rack for the back and have been putting around Montgomery, Wetumpka. Damn I've got a lot of learn. Caught my first cat yesterday at about 2:30pm on some cut drum. I am having trouble finding skip jack in my area, and shad. I tried using Bluegill, but only rclecently learned I could fillet them, and to not burry the hook so deep in the bait. Dang it is humbling

[@user-wj9pl5zs9e]

Hey Richard kept up your videos! I love the boomhauer type character you do too it’s amazing!!

[@luludawg1]

Good day for you. Just want to say Thank you for sharing your fishing adventures with us. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into making these videos. Thanks again sir!

[@mcarter2769]

Congratulations on your 101 thousand+ subscribers. I found your channel probably 3 years ago, and I was hooked. Subscribed immediately. Keep it up.

[@fishnmaster421]

Once again you’ve proved to be the man Richard.

[@Loglakeliving]

Congratulations Richard!! I started my wife out with the “Elmo compilation video” specifically the “my wife always tryin’ to tell me what to do” part...she couldn’t help but laugh and shake her head. Now she can’t help herself from saying “let’s let him go”!! I hope your channel is a blessing to you and your family! Thank you. Thank “Elmo” for me for being such a good sport and so entertaining!!!

[@walter8237]

Rich I want you to know I really enjoy your videos , I am recently retired with plans of fishing everyday till I had heart surgery and can;t get right now . So i will just fish you , keep them coming . I like them old catfish too they drive me crazy .

[@adamalbert7856]

Nice! Out in California we bottom bounce for rock cod, and lings, never heard of doing it for catfish. Enjoyed the video Richard, fun and informative!

[@4nik8uobama]

that big word is....either handed mr rg. lol works for us . thank you for your vids and advice and tips.

[@bb3585]

Congratulations on reaching 100K subscribers, Richard. That should tell you you're doing this right! It won't be long 'till you're at 150K and I'll still be watching!

[@marchelleboulware450]

Hello Mr. Richard. I love watching your videos. Thank you for all the great tips.

[@rogrambo]

I came across this by accident, and I wanna fish with this guy! I really enjoyed the video and am going to look up more of his stuff. We go deep sea fishing almost every weekend during the summer as we live in Freeport Tx. But I LOVE catching catfish and its one of my favorite fish! Great video. Tight lines!!

[@rcagle123]

Been watching you since you were under a 1000 subs. Keep em' coming Richard!

[@mrenfilade7178]

+1 Like for the speed boatin' at the beginning @RichardGeneTheFishingMachine :)

[@mattwhittington6310]

Love the transition of mood at 1:30!!

[@stephenprice9735]

Love your fishing vids. Very informative and you keep it entertaining. That ending was everything!!! WOOOOO! love that energy. Cant wait til I get a boat and hit some open waters

This place is amazing has beautiful fish, Congratulations your fishing was good.👍🎣😎 Hug and good fishing!

[@gamefisher2639]

Ambidextrous , me too! Love to fish and grew up fishing Tampa bay early 70”s but never seen Elmo

[@alvinwine5665]

Hahahaha I'm from Tampa too I live just east of Tampa in Seffner on lake Weeks and catch giant blues and channels

[@gamefisher2639]

Alvin Wine yah old Richard’s a hoot but keep your eye out for Elmo I think he may be kin to that rock throwing Ernest T Bass, you know he live up thar in thim hill’s. Ha. The first vid I started watching of Richard that I came across I thought for sure this is a Nut and swiped him gone then came across him again and glad I did. Subscribed and been bustin laughing since. Good guy and can catch some fish!

[@GeneSchmidt]

Congrats on the 100,000 + subs! Well deserved! Thanks for all the great fishing entertainment! Stay healthy and keep 'em coming!

[@kylesnowdon8498]

Man Richard, I'm really digging that boat of yours! I'd love to have something like that. Great video!

[@captaindefication619]

Love the videos especially your creek fishing videos I would love to see more of those

[@phillippledger8841]

Another great episode. Thanks Richard for all the great techniques

[@ksoutdoorsports]

Super cats Richard! Love the technique! I'll have to give it a try in a couple of weeks.

[@thesteadfastangler6724]

Thanks for sharing your passion and knowledge with us Mr Gene!

[@bethnwalt]

Richard if you ever get around Wilson Damn and need a fishing buddy let me know! Love the channel!

[@bobbynewton9247]

Enjoy your videos Richard you can catch anything, keep it up brother!! God bless

[@whitneyandjaydyer54]

Over 101k and you deserve every one. Really enjoy your videos.

[@keithfawbush517]

Great to see you posting videos again, Machine!

[@charlieboutin3341]

I live in a small central Texas town..population 10,000. You have Ten of my cities subscribed!👍 I’m sure happy to be 1..of the 101,000! Congratulations, we really enjoy your videos. Keep em comin! 🎣. God Bless you (and mama Sue)

[@kwiz8870]

Thank you for putting out the vids. Awesome as always brother

[@thrillbilly1967]

Great videos Richard! I do appreciate all the effort you put into them. I'm not far from you down in edge of Winston County

[@benbarnes2819]

Dad gum ole Elmo ain’t never around when you need him Mr Richard. Tail smacking good time on the water, thanks for taking us along.

[@itsmountainmike]

Damn good fishing Thanks for the Great technique on bottom bumping to catch them fish ! Buddy ! Whoa Yeah !

[@lexmarkrp]

Only thing missing is a frying pan. Good video.

[@codyengland5763]

When i watch you i feelnloke im with daddy and my brother best fiching channel yet!!!!! Keep it up

[@jimmywilson1388]

That little boat will scoot Elmoooooooo!!! 😂🤣 Got that dadgum yammer hammer on it! Wooooooo

[@junk250]

@23:20 OMG LOL ! New subscriber, I agree "Fishing is the greatest sport EVER Bar None" well said Sir

[@kaleebentley1349]

100k!! So much love for you, Richard!! Keep it up. :)

[@dirtyoarcatfishing7927]

the woo's at the end make me smile every time

[@ghetinknotabush8602]

Great video! You call it a "bottom bumper" set-up. It looks kynda carolina rig with a MOUTHFULL of shad on the hook, haha. Bouncing the weight for noise as let the bait drift... obviously those big bad blues lyk bumpn on that bottom (hehe)...awesome!

[@lannyseals2084]

Mr fishing machine Sir, I sure do enjoy your ole whisker fish vids, sure can't beat a good day of catfishing! Keep up the good catfish action!

[@benmathews8086]

Hey man take me fishin

[@jongunnels2693]

Richard, I have enjoyed your videos for some time now, this is my first comment. I checked out that Concept reel on Academy Sports website and was floored by the $280 price. Not that you don't deserve a nice piece of equipment like that but, I've gotten the impression that you are more budget minded. I especially like your older stuff. Your Mitchell 300 and 308 reels bring back fond memories of fishing with my younger brother when we were kids. Congrats on the success of you channel, keep up the good work.

[@darnellmunerlyn7170]

I absolutely love your channel. Me and my family will be coming to Tennessee to live in 2026. We hope we get the opportunity to see and fish together with you.

[@alanhelton]

You are genuine Richard. It comes across and as such, you will be at 1 Mil soon if you but stay true to this.

[@TROPHY-HUSBAND]

I use a lot of your information for fishing. Thanks for sharing and teaching. The hook through the worms egg sack has caught me more Blue Gill for bait . Good shit Richard good shit.

[@scottydoo330]

Awesome video. I got my boy into fishing. Great times. Thanks again

[@paultaylor1268]

Love all your videos I've picked up alot knowledge watching them I like the bridge fishing its paying off for me catching multiple species