Catch Loads Of Bluegill For Dinner With This Simple Setup

[@captaindefication619]

Best fisherman I ever seen, Richard Gene it’s more than fishing videos sir, I’ve hit the hardest times of my life and I watch your videos to me bring me up. Thanks!!

[@SunfishKing]

Respect

[@330DC5]

Just keep swimming

[@dangerousdylan6262]

Some say he's a fishing machine....

[@awakenedtotruth8419]

I can testify with that 🎣

[@gii_vannile]

Yes , me also had been encouraging from Mr. Richard Gene The Fishing Machine , 2015 October , in my hardest times . Thank you very much . May 25th 2024 Sun. 10:47 am from Yokohama City Japan

[@SunfishKing]

You are great at explaining science without losing your audience. A true fishing legend. Thank you sir.

[@Turkeymaster740]

You must be we Todd did😂

[@brianlykins6663]

Hey, Richard. Great video. Panfish catching is just plain old fun. They're great to get into with kids and grandkids. But us old men enjoy them as well. Richard, I hope you understand how much y'all mean to us. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. God bless y'all for all that you do. Y'all stay safe out there on the water. Give Mama Sue a big hug from us and a big thank you for sharing your time with us.

[@1955Ranger]

Richard, love you videos, and love to catch bream and chinkapin (that’s what we call shellcrackers in Louisiana). But about 10 years ago I read an article in Field & Stream about a technique to find these fish which has changed my fishing life: drop shot! The technique is the same as bass fishing, but the tackle is different: a bream hook, fished about a foot above a 1/4 oz sinker. I have caught hundreds, if not thousands since I started using this technique! The other secret is the bait : I use nothing but Berkley fake crickets! I buy them by the jar, and I’ve caught as many as 5 fish on 1 cricket! Give it a try - you’ll be amazed!

[@darrellwiseman4518]

I been in Lousiana quite a bit and never heard of redear sunfish being called chinquapin (chinkapin) which is a type of tree. Must just be you and your family because it isn't common and it certainly isn't correct. Everyone I know in the deep south call redears shellcrackers.

[@1955Ranger]

Google it…

[@billybishop6890]

@@darrellwiseman4518 The redear sunfish (Lepomis microlophus), also known as the shellcracker, Georgia bream, cherry gill, chinquapin, improved bream, rouge ear sunfish and sun perch) is a freshwater fish in the family Centrarchidae and is native to the southeastern United States.

[@charlesdaigle7963]

@@darrellwiseman4518no we call them Chinquapin in south La. Very common nickname for them. Very common.

[@tonymullins8437]

@@darrellwiseman4518 it's a type of white oak, I used to buy them all the time back in my stave mill days. ;)

[@kennethirinas1596]

Thanks, Richard, for being a wonderful American. Always enjoy your upbeat spirit and bringing us enjoyment ourselves. God bless you and Mrs. Sue

[@1898nc2]

I thought I knew how to catch bluegill but I am always willing to learn. I went out yesterday and tried this in my local pond I have been fishing for 20 years and caught more fish than I ever have and I also caught two keeper walleye and two dink bass on top of enough bluegill for dinner. Man I cleaned up can’t thank you enough. This rig is killer

[@JMason-Outdoors]

I'm right with you Mr. Richard. Bluegill and shellcracker are by far the best eating fish. Thanks for another great video!!

[@alexandribasilio]

Richard Gene is the greatest angler to ever live

[@Turkeymaster740]

😂considering noone knew him prior to KZbin I'd say your full of shite

[@shanewright4546]

I’ve never learned so much about fishing till I started watching your videos keep up the teaching lessons I need more learning love your videos tell momma sue hello from Nebraska

[@thebigtripper]

Love catching bluegill, and they're my favorite tasting freshwater fish too. Underrated fish for sure

[@shawnsparks-qk7sf]

Richard. I just stared watching your videos and find them entertaining and full of helpful tips. You have got me fired up to catch Shellcrackers in our lake. I live on Lay Lake in Alabama. I’ve been trying your techniques and have had some success. Only caught small ones. Still on the hunt. Keep putting out great videos.

[@SuzanPeters-p4e]

Sir, you are so good at fishing. I love watching.

[@Mustang8846]

Hi Mr. Richard. Thank you for sharing another great outing. I really appreciate that you take the time to explain your fishing plan before putting it in action, then allowing us to see the results of your plan as it plays out. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@TomSlatton]

Richard I really injoy watching you. I retired 2 years ago and I am fishing all I can now. I never fished with jigs,I'm learning how by watching you, and I am injoying it. You are a good fishing buddy. God bless you and keep on being my friend

[@leemo5864]

Always enjoy your videos especially panfishing and bass fishing. Your way of simplifying your methods and your enthusiasm is second to none! Thanks Richard for showing everyone you can have fun, catch fish without all the gimmicks that catch a lot of fishermen. God Bless and get them filets ready before Moma Sue gets back with thw cornmeal!

[@BassKat169]

Gene you are the best all around fisherman on you tube hands down. I’m seriously impressed with how you can catch every species that swims in fresh water. Creeks , ruvers , ponds and big lakes. I’ve been to your neck of the woods a few times it’s beautiful country there around Guntersville…

[@aka_rook]

Thank you, Richard. You really do everything beautifully simply. It's so easy to get swept up in buying tons of unnecessary gear. Great, honest water craft.

[@harryduncan6699]

Waiting for you to do the “moon walk” in the boat!

[@lesebarb2761]

The only other great fisherman that would give this much information was Bill Dance. Now it's the great dynamic duo of Mr. Richard Gene and Elmo

[@JasonWaguespack-g7n]

All Bill Dance was is a Strike King 30 min. commercial.

[@justme-in2jb]

@@JasonWaguespack-g7n Can't agree with that, Bill Dance gave a lot of information on his fishing techniques even though he definitely promoted Strike King.

[@tacoma1309]

Thanks for the tips on finding and hooking bigger bluegill. My wife enjoys the action too. Finding the fish in each different lake is the fun part. Keeping the hatchery rainbows off the hook is the hard part. All the best!

[@brianstreet185]

I’ve been watching your videos 4 years now and I have thoroughly enjoyed every one! We love us some Richard Gene in Savannah, Tn.! Theeeeeeeyyyyyyy!

[@kenelliott846]

Thank you Richard, super info and video like always! I too like so many people have become a better fisherman watching you get it done! We love how you take us step by step on what to do, you are a great teacher! Bluegill and shellcracker are by far the best eating fish. God bless you and momma sue always!😇

[@bobbysoza3798]

Definitely perfect for dinner time,, they are the best fried with a cold 🥶 drink thanks for the new video Richard and have great weekend...

[@27jacobhartley]

I recently caught a mess of bluegill on my fly rod at one of my local lakes in California, man it was a blast made me want to learn more about these fish. Iv been fishing all my life but for some reason I never really targeted bluegill or crappie. Richard Gene I must say you are so much fun to watch and iv learned so much from you, this is my new favorite channel to watch thank you for all the knowledge and the good laughs god bless.

[@PaulHagans]

Richard, you sir have made me a better fisherman by watching your videos.

[@carlosjjackson9525]

I have become a better fisherman watching The Fishing Machine !! Second to none , wooo

[@gregrandolph7601]

My favorite fisherman by a long shot. I too used to love blugill fishing but i've somehow got addicted to chasing them old big flatheads. This video made me want to just go have fun like I used to. Thanks brother and keep em coming. If you get time could you do a video on flatheads, always looking to learn new tricks. Thanks pal, God bless you and your family.

[@indymac7]

Richard Gene (the white MJ in fishing), the greatest spectacle in "Angling" Another great video.

[@justme-in2jb]

Just another great fisherman that is really good at explaining and showing technique, an exceptional human being that makes him in a class all by himself. Here's to an exceptional person that has found a love for life and is willing to share it with the masses, second to none, this man is the pinnacle.

[@SunfishKing]

Some of the funnest time of year is when you can sight fish big sunfish in shallow water. It's that time now in missouri. The ultralight setups been gettin a workout lately Gene

[@daleskelton8963]

Where are you located in Missouri I’m from Troy Mo

[@wtwoods6687]

That’s a man right there! Come here boy 🤣 Had my aldridgallen on high! Thanks again for the lesson!

[@terrencetankastringer6256]

Thanks again for all you do and show us Richard. I've been fishing since mid April and have stocked my freezer up for the year with those big bull bluegill and shellcracker. I'm a bank fisherman so I take total advantage of spawning season here around the Clarksville, TN area. I use nearly all of your techniques and I catch fish while others are asking me what I'm using😆😆😆 God Bless you and Mama Sue and continue to do what you do😤💪🏾🤞🏾🤝🏾

[@NanoFishRoom8]

Great video 😊 I setup a native fish mini pond with bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish

[@budget_hobbies87]

Love the videos, Definitely love bluegills. You're right they are good eatin. Can you do more clean and cooks after your catches?

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Love the dark colors those bluegill get this time of year Richard!!! Beautiful fish 🐟

[@jerrydavis2593]

Thanks!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much for the support! God bless

[@tracyduncan477]

Mr. Gene me and my husband love watching you and Ms. Momma Sue, but my favorite part is the way you talk and treat momma Sue, love you both.

[@eddiepennington7523]

You are the best I’ve learned more of watching you than I’ve learned the last 25 years. Keep them coming.

[@anthonybacon7073]

Man you have the best fishing videos. I’ve learned a lot watching you. I learned a lot about fishing from my uncle and my wife’s grandfather, your techniques and knowledge remind me of them. God Bless.

[@rickr9055]

I am a novice fisherman, and the big "A" that I see on your hat sometimes tells me that you might not be fishing too far from me here in Central Alabama, I am learning a lot from your videos and appreciate you posting them.

[@JBsBBQ]

Richard, brother i have been following you for a little over a year now. You (in my opinion) are the best in the business! I have used your techniques since last year, i had some success as a first time fisherman last year and with a year under my belt i felt good about catching fish this year. Well, i haven't had any success at all brother :( I don't know what i'm doing wrong and am on the verge of just giving up. i've been out every day for about a month and a half and i have caught nothing. I just don't know what i'm doing wrong.

[@rodneysill7997]

Mr.Gene is the heart and soul of fishing there is never a dull moment with him.His videos are the most informative of most .😊😊😊

[@jonathanholt402]

The best man doing it gives u good tips and I have caught many more fish by just watching this channel

[@ryckefisch4247]

Richard: First, I want to say thanks for all your informative videos. I appreciate the details about equipment, technique, time of day/year, etc. I would like to ask you to do a video on make, model, and rigging of your boat, motor(s), trailer. I really like the way its been set up. I am especially interested in the boat, as it has an open cockpit, plenty of room, no bench seat to get in the way, and storage under the front deck. Thanks you. Have a great summer!

[@rednblackpirateship7489]

You truly are the best one on KZbin I fish hartwell and your tactics have worked for me

[@roysaari3028]

Thanks Fishing Machine!! Beautiful setting to enjoy!!!

[@terranceleonard68]

Always watching Richard gene good ole fishing yes sir

[@fcosanchez-ti8oo]

Siempre excelente en los tips para la pesca, buen video.

[@Dcowboys1960]

Awesome video, my first time watching you fish and I will be back for more.

[@ryanwilcox8866]

Keep on truckin Mr. Gene! I wouldn’t change a thing!!!

[@wessmith7461]

Bluegill are very tasty! I love catching and cooking em!

[@SouthernOutfitter]

Great video as always it was a pleasure meeting you today it made my dad's day thanks for the tips!!!

[@jeffreyrouth3241]

Thank you Richard I enjoy every minute of every video again thank you and may God continue to bless us and you

[@pistolcreek]

Those were some monster bluegill! Awesome day, Richard. You are The Man!

[@theom.5165]

I agree blue is the best tasting fish and fun to catch. Love your channel ❤God bless you and your family (and subscribers).

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

My freshwater taste preferences: Red drum > Crappie > Bream > Striper > Catfish. Great video as always! God bless anyone reading this message. Ya'll have a great weekend. 🐟🐟🐟

[@tubergonz]

Gaspergou are pretty similar to red drum as far as taste goes.

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

@@tubergonz right on then I would love them. 👍

[@double5bbq]

Have you ever done a video showing how you like to clean and cook your bream?

[@brooksprunty3447]

Richard is best there is hands down!

[@vmiku001]

Love your videos! I really like using your techniques when I go fishing. Cheers, God Bless

[@wolvesnight]

Nice fishing there sir... I am headed out this weekend for some gills...they r very yummy indeed...

[@tyrone_battle]

Love You Richard Gene!!!

[@garlandbeamer]

Going fishing in the morning, going to try this out! Thanks Richard!

[@billgalante1181]

Richard , your the best, keep up the great videos.

[@DeanPatterson-j9q]

I hope i can get a few myself ,good Job Richard

[@gillgetter3004]

I hook worms the same way, but use a slip float. They’re on the beds here in Michigan now, catch the big ones on deep beds. I’ve seen them spawn on beds as deep as 10 feet or more in our clear water lakes👍 I use four pound test because I’ve caught many bass also.

[@kyletango]

Bluegill are the best eating fish there is Woooo!

[@joegrande4848]

I've used that bottom rig that Richard used to catch catfish and bass. A lot of time the set up Richard uses you can catch multi species. 😉

[@kccooks3821]

You should do a clean and cook video with pan fish

[@JustbeingEldridge]

I will always click on Richard videos no matter what !!

[@pjsebadoh5412]

Love those Bluegill, a pain (for me) to filet, but worth it! My favorites change, but Small Silver Bass, Rock Bass and Yellow Perch!! Yum!

[@TopHandTripods]

Any body use brass snap swivels next to the hook for bluegill. Great video Mr. Gene

[@Deven210]

Oh happy days, Richard has uploaded again!

[@donaldmurrell715]

Richard I love your videos! But when are you gonna do a catch and cook??

[@ronjewell391]

I was just thinking that same thing! 😂

[@reavisstockard2994]

He did one a couple of months ago, momma sue did the cooking. I bet you can find it in his play list.

[@YourPersonalGeek]

Richard is a god damn legend

[@ryant4915]

I agree Richard bluegills are delish!

[@razinoff]

I fish the same way in the fall when the leaves fall. I use a hypo and put an air bubble in the tail to keep it off the bottom (and leaves) and very slowly twitch it in. Killer for walleye, bass, red ear, & gill. My favorite eating is red ear !

[@Death2Commies]

great fishing info as always ... sure miss fishing in Alabama The Beautiful !

[@davidcopple8071]

I'm right there with you brother! Sunfish are my favorite eating fish. Catfish is really, really good. As many other fish are. But nothing else quite matches sunfish for flavor and texture. And those crispy tails and fins are a treat that's hard to beat! In my humble opinion. It's a real waste to fillet a sunny. Scale them, remove the head and guts, score both sides, dip in butter milk and then roll in two parts seasoned cornmeal and one part flour. Give them a few minutes before putting in the Oil and allow the breading to set up on the fish before dropping in the oil. This way you end up with a lot less breading coming off your fish and burning on the bottom of your fryer or pan. Then deep fry or pan fry whole and enjoy. Scoring the fish allows them to cook faser, get crispier and allows the seasoning to go all the way to the bones. Scoring also allows ease of pulling away large chunks of bone free or virtually bone free, sweet, firm meat. And those crunchy fins are better than dessert. I find crappy meat bland and mushy. I throw crappy back. Not a fan. Same with black bass. Just can't compare to sunnies. Filleting a sunny is fine for children and picky females. But real men eat their Sunnies whole.

[@ifishcatfish]

amazing fisher in amazing fishery. Doesn't get any better.

[@adamalbert7856]

Nice video...God Bless you Richard and Mama Sue (Diane).

[@zachturner3443]

Awesome video Richard 🔥🔥🎣🎣

[@ut000bs]

When I was growing up and started fishing we never bought fish at the store again. "I feel like fish for supper." meant a trip down to the "bullgill" hole, some crappie, or some clean, French Broad River flathead catfish. For a second there at the beginning I was sort of expecting you to break into a Richard Gene rendition of Michael Jackson's "Beat it." 😉😋 I do love eating bluegill. They were always my favorite, too.

[@antoniobarbosa6097]

Mr Gene, when do you know when to hook the fish if you can’t see the bottom? I’m a fan and I enjoy watching you catch and explain what you’re doing! Blessings brother!

[@bignrich111978]

It's a hope to someday to get to Alabama an catch Mr. GENE fishing an catch some fish with him.

[@audreyham6775]

We love to fish for crappie and bluegill wish we could get down that way

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Getting ready to fish the Adirondack's NY today. Got my new kayak an we are going to do the dang thing.👊💀

[@johnkimberl4222]

I used to guide bass fisherman here in Florida but I had rather catch a big shellcracker than a big bass. Much better eating than the rest of them. Keep on fishin.

[@awakenedtotruth8419]

Nature's pre-seasoned delights. Unbeatable with some cheese Grits and hot sause.

[@yesdeere1376]

RG is THE BEST!

[@captainjacksparrow4447]

Feels like I'm watching Hank parker,Bill Dance, and jimmy Houston all in one video 🍻

[@JasonWaguespack-g7n]

Another great video --- my kinda fishing. "THANKS"

[@oneimann]

Always enjoy your content! Question, on a big lake like Lake Norman in NC, where would I look to target Shellcracker in the other seasons other than the spawn? We do have mussels, and a lot of white perch as well.

[@harryjohnson403]

Thank you for great teaching videos

[@JahkeenWilliams-sj8lh]

Great video awesome fish!!!

[@robdy7244]

God bless you Richard.

[@davidlawson8227]

Usually, that's all I ever keep is about a dozen. That's 24 fillets, and I am about the only one who eats fish anyway. Love these bluegill and panfish videos.

[@RideTheropy]

My wife and I, really really miss the "well good morning folks!!" Intro.. youve not done that in a the last few videos. My silly butt will parrot it along side you when the video starts. Makes my wife laugh every time. Please consider bringing that back to the intros

[@310dancer]

I’m about 8 mins in wondering about your Glove , I’m thinking it’s gonna be a Thriller WOO ! Or Elmos ‘ got the old stank finger keep them coming Richard best videos online !

[@bigdoggstatus99]

Think about getting a polarized filter for your camera. As usual RGTFM does not disappoint, I'm talkin' 'bout WOOoooooo!

[@dirtybuzzard5977]

Woo WOOO !! Yes Sir Another Awesome video and those are gonna be some great eats. 🍽️ What is your favorite way to cook them. Do you filet them or cook them whole .. Stay Safe and Keep’em coming..

[@briargoatkilla]

I had bluegills in an aquarium when I was younger. They can change colors in a few seconds. They'd get real vibrant when I fed 'em. They'd bleach out when I turned the light off.