Sauger Fishing - Catching Sauger and Bass At Guntersville Dam

[@dougalexander7204]

Much respect. Woodrow, next door in the trailer park, comes over after dinner and we watch your channel on the big screen TV. He said if brains were leather, Elmo wouldn’t have enough to saddle a June Bug.

[@shabeb73]

Every kid on earth should fish with Richard Gene

[@jaystretch01]

2:45 that rhyme is one my dad used to shout, just like you did. Brought a tear to my eye!

[@mikeyzx2]

Watching your videos has reinvigorated me to get back out fishing. Glad to see the sauger are biting!

[@wesleymills4432]

mikeyzx2 me too....to bad I'm in upstate New York 😥😢

[@dannyc8338]

Thank you again, Richard. for me, you are such a blessing that I found you in my life, you put a smile on my face, I just lost my mom and you made my day a little bit better, thanks again Richard.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Danny, I know how you feel brother. I went through the same thing almost 3 years ago. My prayers are with you brother!

[@zacharythompson9637]

This is one of my favorite videos! I love the elements. The fog, the barge, the dam. Enjoyed seeing the beautiful sauger and yellow perch, too. Awesome! Viewing from north-central Arkansas.

[@TheOutdoorsVlog]

Some beautiful fish ever'one of 'em! Thanks for sharing! 🎣

[@robertmcclanahan7936]

Although I’m nowhere near the fisherman you are and likely never will be I love to start all my mornings off fishing, and when I can’t be on or by the water I always find myself here to start my day off right. Awesome attitude, awesome channel and so much information. Thanks for what you do Richard! Keep fishin cuz it’s gooooood fer ya, and me!

[@alanhelton]

Hey RG, thanks for the great lessons time and time again. My 9 year old daughter and I love your videos and more so... "Me and my KIN love fishin, cuz its good fer us!!!!!!!!!!!" Keep the smiles rollin ELMO!!!

[@MrFurflyin]

Enjoyed the video RG. I went this morning and caught my first every Sauger. Tonight, I'm gonna eat my first ever Sauger! I went fishin cause it's good fer me and then I took a nap cause that's good fer me too. LOL

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you FurFlyin! Congrats on your catch my friend!

[@kf4293]

@@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine Really appreciate all the details given. I couldn't see you hook the first minnow, but you said "through the nose" so I knew what you did. Water depth, temp... just love these videos!

[@mikebryant9493]

Great outfit too!! Love to watch you having fun!

[@laoboy1]

I caught my first sauger this week. Everyone said it’s the best eating fish but haven’t cooked it up just yet. Like everybody said, you’re a good man and a awesome fishermen! 😃

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you very much Laoboy ! I agree best eatin fish in the river in my opinion!

[@midwestmushroomman1789]

Is it kind of like a trout?

[@1LifeAdvs]

​@@midwestmushroomman1789firmer and more flavorful

[@AtypicalOutdoors]

That eddy behind the wall is the perfect ambush spot, the sauger is a pretty cool looking fish.

[@Victoria-b9r1x]

Dear Richard, I have never seen a sauger...close up. That video was a delight,and what variety. Crappie and bass fishing here in the Casselberry area is hot!! God bless and keep em coming. Orlando Ron

[@johnathonrichardson9791]

Love that reel man I've gotta take my dad to this dam

[@treypike8215]

Awesome vid. Glad to know there are still a few around. Glad to see a Sauger video!!!! AWESOME

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Trey!

[@MalkavianC]

My favorite part of this video is the casual munched on little debbie on the gunnel at 14:00

[@markcarman9042]

I love those floater Christmas lights !!

[@russellself3140]

Thank you Richard for this sauger video. I have been looking forward to this one and you didn't dissappoint. Keep these great videos coming.

[@douglasmatthews4237]

U LESTER'S BOY?

[@hoxiedog]

first sauger me and my brothers-in-law caught, we took it all over the county trying to find anyone that knew what it was...back in the 70's...my best tech for catching them is to fish at night with a black grub on a 1/16th head on a #6 hook...Jan and Feb below lock and damn on the Arkansas River...thanks for showing me a new way to catch these good eating fish...just watch out for the pin bones...

[@gregmiller1844]

Great job you make it look too easy! Thanks for another great video.

[@calvinprackett406]

Mr.Gene I love watching your videos I have learned a lot about fishing you are the man

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Calvin!!

[@dannystephens4774]

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos bubba I watch em every night for I go to bed God bless you

[@rodneyyarbrough6524]

That's the one I've been waiting on. I love them jacks. It's hard to catch a limit now that they've changed the size and creel limit. Probably the best eating fish in the water. I thought they had disappeared but you give me hope. Thanks my friend.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I agree Rodney! Best eatin fish their is!

[@mattwatson6597]

Fishing is about new adventures and thanks for taking us a long. good video

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I agree Matt! Thank you for watching!

[@jtfishingadventures896]

Always enjoy Richard! Those were some quality fish! Smallmouth was a dandy. Thanks again buddy!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Jason!

[@gsxr750singboua9]

Just want to say Richard that i love your video keep up the good work

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much r1 yamaha!

[@twinstone7509]

Interesting video, multi spiecies, nicely done!!! Thanks.

[@bigdoggstatus99]

I love to see the ole Mitchell 300 in action! My buddy hates I use mine. He says it's too noisy. Reminds me my childhood

[@rayditzenberger9517]

yep too noisey..... I gave mine away many years ago

[@outdoorswithwaynek7966]

Thanks for the video Richard Gene. Sauger's, walleye, Perch and Crappie are my top four fish to catch. I just love to eat them. I can not wait for ice out and the river to open up so I can get the boat out and go fishing. Here in Wisconsin there is no size limit for sauger,but the Walleye have to be 18 inches or bigger.Thank you again

[@greggriffey5122]

Hey Richard! Man I love your show. I grew up fishing Lakes Barkley & Kentucky Lake in the 60's & 70's. So I really get excited when your on the Tennessee river even though I never went that far south. Anyway i never caught a yellow perch or even knew they were there. Maybe cause Daddy ne or fished for them but I'd love to see more about them as I go up now an again. Thanks Richard for what you do! PS Tell Elmo to git off that couch an go fishing, cause it's good for ye!

[@tracymeadows3463]

Absolutely loved it Richard 👍 Really nice Saugers spotted and Small mouth bass...oh yeah cant forget the Yellow Perch!!!! My 7 year old son and definitely enjoyed it...thank you for another great video 👍👍My 3 sons and I truly love you ...Keep fishing, good luck to you in your future trips!!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Tracy! I'm glad you and your sons enjoy em! God bless brother

[@jonathanbaker8333]

I love fishing gunterville dam u never know what you will catch

[@jonathanbaker8333]

I wouldnt mind learning new technologies from a pro like u

[@TheMinimalistFisherman]

Dang man... December for me is like... -5 degrees. Good for you!

[@ben-jam-in6941]

I love fishing over on what we always call the “trash wall” when the waters moving a little for stripe bass. It’s spooky going up under the dam but I’ve done it fishing for big ole catfish. I don’t know how to catch fish anywhere other than around the dam really not that I’m as good as some people are that fish a lot around it. Great video and thanks for the great tips.

[@User-1543]

About the only time I’ll lay down my little Debbie is when i gotta set the hook on a fish 👍 great video fishing machine!

[@larrywuzhere3866]

Richard Gene the Christmas machine! Thanks for showing me how to catch the sauger!

[@mikebryant9493]

Fun to watch Richard, thanks so much. Sauger huh? Never caught one or ate one. A new adventure awaits!!

[@scottgrizzle5879]

Those sauger are some great tasting fish,my wife caught a nice one on CLINCH RIVER here in southwest Virginia.

[@michaelferik8060]

We have a hybrid here in OK called a saugeye (walleye/saugeye mix) but the minimum length limit here is 18" on many lakes. Talk about some fine eating, whew! Wish the minimum was 15" like yours.

[@Peggysue1970]

Yeah we have saugeye here in Pennsylvania to. Pretty much anywhere that sauger and walleye live witch is all over the country is where there will also be saugeye lol

[@johnburgess6572]

Thanks Gene, lots of fun.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching John!

[@josephbennett4877]

never fished for them, but great "how-to" by the machine!!! Keep 'em coming!!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Joseph!

[@mannyvenegas7601]

That yellow perch sure was pretty. Well they all were.

[@isaacochoa5142]

Another great video you are the baddest fishermen I've seen on KZbin

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Isaac!!

[@Crimsontide798]

I didn't know Alabama had Sauger, nice video

[@tuckrex2038]

Walleye have been spotted in lake guntersville believe it or not!

[@dashcrawford56]

I didn’t know Alabama had REAL perch.

[@helenlondon7714]

Thank you thank you fishing machine that sure was fun!!👍You are a great fisherman.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much for watching!

[@customrude]

Real pretty healthy fish you've got there.

[@billjennifermeyer9545]

Really enjoy your videos especially how you share your technique and fishing spots. We are from Dubuque Iowa pool 12 Mississippi river. We also appreciate your old school methods that still work excellent. The Mitchell 308 spinning reel is a collector's item but I use one too. Best to you!

[@daneastin3960]

Another great video Richard you just keep inspiring me to do more thank you so much keep up the good work

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Dan!

[@borntofish7019]

Merry Christmas Richard. Fish on and thank you sir for all the amazing videos..

[@sonofafisherman743]

I will say it again your my favorite .i was in that town a few days ago shopping and down every isle I was hoping to run into you that would have made my year awesome video learned a lot see ya on the next one.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Son of a fisherman! I hope to meet you one day!

[@yeshuaadoneinu436]

Thanks for this video, i wanted to catch some walleye but never knew how. I'm sure they are very similar habits to sauger.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

They do! same habitat as sauger. Thank you so much for watching Yeshua Adoneinu!

[@independentthinker8930]

I plan on coming over and doing some bank fishing there after my knee heals, several months though. All because you gave me the fever to go back to the damn. Smithlake is close to me, was raised on it

[@davidjones6911]

Great video! I have caught sauger there fishing from the bank for crappie. Keep up the good work

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you David!

[@jeanwilliams8072]

Great video Richard and I like your Christmas decorations!!

[@CamsHams]

another great video Richard! keep em coming!

[@robertveith3400]

The spinning reel the black one is that a Mitchell ( old school ) I have one a 301 still works great !!!!

[@billmitchell7731]

That perch is my favorite fish to eat👍👍👍

[@ibuildengines]

Been wanting to Sauger fish but didn't know anything about equipment or how. Thanks for the video and tips!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Jeff! Thank you for watching!

[@stinkhamsterman242]

That was a fun vid....thanks for the upload!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

No problem Billy! Thank you for watching!

[@mknewlan67]

We called them moon eyes up by Ft. Riley fishing the Milford lake.

[@asparker3351]

DANG IT! Quit showing people my spots Richard! Let me know next time you go to the dam. We can meet up.

[@MegaNafo]

Yea! go fishing when we can! Thanks!

[@mustanglx2]

dude i love every one of your vids keep em comin

[@robinledbetter6945]

We were just on the other side of the dam that morning , hope to run into you one of these days.

[@daletann5398]

Wow you just solved a 25 yr mystery for, I caught a sauger a long time ago and didn't know what the heck it was, never knew what it was until this video, people thought I was lying , but now I know they live in the chowan rivet. Wow

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Glad we solved it! Thank you so much for watching Dale!

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

Keep up the great vids💯💪👊LET'S GO!!!

[@walterdaugherty6854]

I must have put the boat in just before you got to the dam, i caught a few also, enjoy you videos, thanks

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you for watching Walter!

[@chrismorris8474]

It's good to see a video that proves that you don't have to have a $50,000 bass boat and sponsors to catch plenty of fish, but just a simple aluminum boat just like I have

[@davidwolfe7777]

Hey elmo, i loves me some live bait fish catching. Tell Richard hey!!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Elmo told me you said hey!

[@jeremiah4131]

Love this place!!!

[@raywilliamson9396]

Sauger,Northern Pike are of the Perch family and maybe Pickerel but not sure. Both are very good eating. The meat is very white like Walleye however. But like Northern Pike you need to know how to clean to get out the " Y " bones. Excellent fish. Glade to see there are a size limit. Maybe Richard will do a video on proper cleaning.

[@MrCarlosd70]

Mean Gene!! Great video! I never knew that there were Sauger in the Tennessee River. They look like they could be related to the Walleye.. Awesome video as always my brother! Roll Tide!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

They are, sauger and walleye are in the same family. Walleye get bigger though. Thank you Carlos Roll Tide!

[@jonathanrussell5921]

Just wanted to say thank you for the great videos and i would like to meet you day i have some old reels to add to your collection

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Jonathan, hope to meet you one day too!!

[@kennyc388]

Last Sauger looked just like Chicago's Beetlejuice !

[@jb-uw6cf]

Great video. Never heard of that species before. They sure are a pretty colored fish. Keep up the good work and roll tide! I see you was eating the breakfast of champions!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Deep South Fishing! Can't beat oatmeal creme pies!! LOL

[@GuntersvilleLakeFishing]

sweet! ive never caught one of those sauger fiiii, but id love to give it a shot sometime!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

They are fun to catch!

[@ThatHowBaconIsMade]

hey my friend i fish down the all the time i dont know if you have ever fished at the bluff down there ...but were you launch your boat if you go right instead of left and stay on the right side of the bank you will run into a bluff wall = slab crappie keep up the great work

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I didn't know that, thank you so much! If i go over their I"ll make sure to give you credit!

[@ThatHowBaconIsMade]

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine... No problem also. If you know anything about goat island Thats a good place to. ✌

[@outdoorsnga]

Now where did you get that Christmas outfit....loved it.....and loved the video too....never been sauger fishing but have caught a few along the way. Some nice spots and a very nice smallie.......thanks for sharing....best fishin you tube channel period. Its turning cold up here in NE Tn....highs in the high 20's and low 30's for next couple days.....gonna do some exploring for some remote river boat ramps tomorrow up n the mountains, if it dont snow......cant wait till next video...have a great week sir.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Elmo bought it for me LOL! Have a great week my friend!

[@dannyelmore3166]

Hey Richard if u find a rod and reel on bottom in that aera , it's mine. I donate one ever so often. Haven't learn yet not to lay down in boat while fishing. Keep that boat off the wall don't scratch it all up like mine. Be careful on that slick ramp to. Great videos thanks

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

I'll be sure to let you know if I find one!!

[@backwoodsboy8355]

Mr.Gene,,,, plz do a video on your home made pvc buoy's for your boat. That is genius! I have a g3 aluminum and would love to make some to fit mine

[@johns6504]

Another great video by the great one!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Fishing in SC!!

[@wacokid7030]

Those were some dandy fish! I have never caught any sauger. I’ll try for some this year. They look like little submarines.

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Waco Kid! definitely a fun fish to catch!

[@bobwitt4939]

You got to come up to Wisconsin and fish the Bay of Green Bay on Lake Michigan for some big Walleyes.

[@crappieflyfishing4574]

keep it up i look forward to every video you post!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Daniel!

[@levisouthern4869]

them sauger are good lookin. cant say ive ever tried any, but sure would love to!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

They are a lot of fun to catch!

[@williambullock2085]

Great video Richard keep it up my friend

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much William and will do!

[@kodyspringer]

As always RGFM you've made another good un!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Jeffrey!

[@hennypenny97]

Our dams here in IN are a cement dam and a huge vertical overflow tower. This one looks like you are fishing in a lock or something. Could you explain these walls that you are fishing?

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

You are right, they are locks. Sometimes you have to move out when they are locking through and come back latter. Thank you for watching Reggie!

[@jeffsmith8958]

Mr fishing machine, looks like a vintage Mitchell reel you’re using there! Keep that bad boy in good shape it’s becoming collectible!

[@Ranger-vv2jv]

Another great video Richard.Whats your favourite kind and type of line do you use with 6,8,10# test.One looked brown like braid. THANKS

[@mc2000Gmc]

Good video Gene you the man👍🏽👍🏽

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you Douglas lake!!

[@KNiteshft]

Sauger...hmmmm ain't that a Hill Billy walleye Richard? YEHAA from East Ky

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

It is definitely! lol

[@johnhickman930]

Some nice sauger Richard Gene! Never caught a sauger, but I've caught a ton of walleye and they seem to be real similar. I thought that one spot was gonna pull ya out the boat, looked like he surprised ya🤣 lol. Great video Mr. Gene!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

He did! He was a tough one! Thank you for watching John!

[@johnhickman930]

That's too funny!

[@shambamish]

Love your videos brother.

[@Jesuslovesyou929]

woooo...heeeyy..wooooo..zeeek...damn...wOOOOOOOO. !!!!!! LOVE IT..FEEL THE ADRENALINE

[@JoshGreenAdventures]

Great catches brother! Love that area where you were fishing and looks like you will be eating good! Thumbs up for sure and Josh Green out peace ✌

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Thank you so much Josh! Peace brother

[@rick850angler6]

Richard what is a sauger and are they good to eat. Its looks like a speckled trout same shape kinda...

[@robertveith3400]

I forget to tell you I have friend here West Virginia he deals in them old reels he has lots of parts he always want me to buy more but will do I have others but in stream fishing with that reel i can use different sizes lines !!!!

[@alvieward4543]

Do you ever catch any walleye down that way? They are biting real good up here in Tennessee right now!!

[@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine]

Never do. It's rare to catch one around my parts.