This Shellcracker Fishing Secret Will Load Your Cooler!

[@devinjarko904]

people don't understand how impressive landing that drum is. 2lb is pretty light. Richard is a master of his craft.

[@JoshSees]

That could be a line class record

[@Bassassinator]

During the Crappie run here a few months ago, I caught a BIG Gaspergoo (Freshwater Drum) on 4# test and needed a net to pull em up. They are quite tasty!

[@Aronwill75]

@@Bassassinator I'll take all them trash fish that most people won't eat! Drum is actually a really clean, white meat that fries up quite nicely.

[@Bassassinator]

@@Aronwill75 I LOVE some nice Drum!! Any kind! Gimme Gaspergoo and Reds, Black Drum and Whiting, I’ll even take home a nice Croaker or 3. And don’t dare tempt me with a nice Stingray.

[@Aronwill75]

@@Bassassinator Croakers are about all we have in the drum species in Mid Missouri, but I target them specifically! One of the largest and most fun fish to battle on a rod and reel!

[@jamestboehm6450]

You make it look so easy Richard. Learning the habits of fish is the key to absolute success and you have a library of fish habits. You need to write a book and share the infinite wisdom in your head.

[@adamalbert7856]

Ultra light and the Machine is on them!!! God Bless you Richard and MaMa Sue too. Best channel on KZbin.

[@galenperry4606]

Richard is the best bar none. He doesn’t need any technology or fancy. He is a fish catching machine and shows you how. Thank you Richard for continuing your channel….us older farts like it big 😊.

[@billw7894]

Shell Daddy 😂 flueger presidents are great for panfish imo. Appreciate you Gene

[@mdeodar]

You never fail to put a smile on my face. Thanks, again, brother! 🐟

[@anthonygraham6100]

Hey Rich we need someone like you. Someone who thinks like a fish. I need to have note pad ready when I view your videos. Thanks bro.

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

I LOVE catching Shellcracker Richard!!!! I've been catching some MONSTERS up in shallow coves lately

[@bidenhasdementia8657]

The way RG talks about targeting shellcracker in the winter reminds me of wintertime speckled trout in nc when they stackup in the deepwater back creeks and neighborhoods where the water stays warmer.

[@shawnberry2845]

Richard, could you make a video cleaning them Shell Cracker?

[@rumbleyd]

Thanks Richard. Keep the tips coming, and "go fishin' when ya can - Whoo!"

[@TimSheets]

I'm always amazed how you can hook that worm just by the tip and catch those beauties! I'd have thought they would just steal the bait. You're the master, Richard Gene!

[@gamingdreams2142]

They always steal it from me when I hook the bait like that.

[@Aronwill75]

I thought the same thing until I tried it. I think the trick is to let them take it, without resistance, for a few seconds before you set the hook. My only problem has been that they tend to get the hook deeper than I would like. Maybe a bigger hook would help that out..

[@jonahlawrence6204]

Great video Richard thanks again Richard GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY RICHARD 😊

[@kennethcarmack8031]

Ive been fishing this way a lot this year. And i have to say,,,its the best method to catch fish. Ive caught 4 lb smallmouth on this same rig,,,also caught a few spot and largemouth the same way. Lot of times put a whole nightcrawler on. Thanks for showing us your fishing skills gow you do RGTFM. Best freshwater fisherman on youtube 100%

[@chuckparson6712]

You are a FISHING MACHINE, NO DOUBT 👍👍 Keep it coming ✌️

[@shoalscatfishjonathan]

That was fun, Richard you make it look so easy. Great explanation and I'll see if I have any luck. If I catch half of what you caught Richard it will be successfull. 👍

[@dallasdon4662]

Whatever fish I’m targeting I play your video and put my air pods in and just fish like I’m with you thanks gramps

[@donniegrover5442]

Awesome fishing! Thanx gene!❤

[@brianlykins6663]

Thank you, Richard. God bless ya'll.

[@aundrealong8516]

Thank you for your willingness to share what you know and keeping it simple. I've learned so much from watching your channel and you're a huge inspiration for me. God bless you and your craft.

[@Deven210]

Man I’m just learning so much from you Richard, I really appreciate these videos.

[@timburton9514]

Love your bream fishing videos!! It’s my favorite year round

[@davidtanner6834]

Great content Richard. Catching them when most folks would’ve stayed home

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

Thats awesome u caught that big drum on 2lb line!!! Awesome job Richard Gene!!!!

[@opieangst]

The fishin' LEGEND Richard Gene, at it again! Great stuff, Rich!

[@dougmay8924]

Thanks again my friend ❤ Missed you!!! Fun, Fun,!!!!😊

[@randallhoward3231]

Those are Redear in Indiana. There's a creek here locally, that the bait and the Redear are there waiting for you. You wade the rocky shallows and get some crawdads. Then walk down stream about 50 yards and catch your fish.

[@thelifeofmatt0306]

Redear and red breast are actually different fish. Red breast sunfish (shellcracker) are what he is catching.

[@thelifeofmatt0306]

Redear = Lepomis microlophus / red breast = Lepomis auritus

[@tomdadon756]

There is always that one in the crowd that has to correct you. Just overlook him.

[@itllkeal]

God bless you Richard and your family

[@keithwoods3090]

Awesome video as always thanks Mr Gene!

[@tannermccutcheon2299]

“That fish right there he swallered it. But that’s okay, imma swaller him” 😂 👍🏻

[@matthewholliday7001]

I would love for you to do an in-depth class on shellcracker. I would definitely have no problem paying for it.

[@DanielMartinez-sg2cq]

Getting my daily dose of RICHARD GENE 😎

[@TheAverageFisherman99]

I love fishing for chinquapin. Thanks for the video! It'll satisfy my cabin fever til I get out in the kayak next week :)

[@tommorgan5826]

I concur Shellcracker and bluegill are my favorite fish to eat!

[@mikenoles2464]

Thanks Richard mmay God bless you.

[@shellcrackerlover5889]

My favorite fish!!!

[@larryaustin2201]

Great video Richard, thank you!

[@Grayboy82]

I got the same kind of reel with high vis line just like that. I really like that setup. Tuesday I'm going to Truman Lake in Missouri to try to bring home some crappie.

[@jagallwall]

MR Gene I had a question,,do you ever save Drums for the ivory's.for jewelry's settings,,,Jag of Montana

[@joshuaborchardt4355]

Dude! That drum might have been a line class record!!!!

[@taylor-eugenesimmons8615]

Nice Catch!!!

[@wahoo056]

@04:10 is that Clarence Carter's Yatcheett?

[@carlbillingsley3452]

Great info Mr Gene RTR

[@jeffstamps5159]

really enjoyed good job Gene

[@williestephens4327]

Ain't nothing wrong with having fun catching Shellcracker 🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨

[@dirtybuzzard5977]

Hello Sir ,Another AWESOME video. Wooo 👍👍👍👍Stay safe and Keep’em coming. WOOOOO

[@Thatdamfishingguy]

I like the mouth of a creek for shell cracker the current seam were bugs worms and such are getting washed out they’ll stack up. Easy pickings

[@kenelliott846]

Thank you Richard for your great info and video,I think you are the best ever! God's blessings always! 😇

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

Excellent eating fish and they are a lot of fun. That was a HUGE Gasper Gou on a bream hook and two-pound test line.

[@MBPFishing]

I use the same technique in multiple locals. Right down to the eagle claw Goldie's. Carp grasscarp spring time shallow pounder blues. It's an awesome one with the ol crawler hooked once. People gimme a look sometimes too. 😁👍👍👍😄😄😄

[@soonerman3695]

Great video and I was fishing here Oklahoma for some sunfish but I couldn’t find any on the small lake I was fishing. Even hit all the logs and fallen trees and I just couldn’t make them bite my worms.

[@GregCollard-cq5yg]

RGTFM please please again show us how you fillet and mama sue fries them crackers. Please woooo💪👍✌️

[@j.d.greene5932]

Another her great video, your the best

[@theeclecticcollective8279]

My daddy taught me the same thing - if the river is high there’s no need to go fishing. Learned something today.

[@billgalante1181]

Awesome, thanks for the video.

[@jimschrock2645]

I love my Pfueger President reels!

[@mikecarr1378]

Hey Richard, you are a blessing brother, Thankyou so much for all you do .......>

[@David_Tilley]

Them Ol gaspergoo are some good eating

[@jimmywilson1388]

Good one Richard

[@thomasmccullagh1300]

fine skills, sir

[@billyliles8327]

Great video!!!

[@williamholder1249]

Do you farm your own crawlers? Love watching you fish Gene.

[@lcoutdoors71]

great video

[@RedBeardedBuilder]

Love the Videos my brother!

[@stackindimesracecars3924]

Love your videos. Where you get your fox tail jigs?

[@hooklinetinker9680]

Hey Richard, you sure know your stuff. I have 6 Pflueger President PRESSP20 reels and I love them! Your method for catching shellies is exactly like mine except I use 4 lb Trilene XL in Moss Green. Can't find 2 lb anywhere but online. Nobody carries it down here in Central Florida. When was the last time you ever came back down this way? A few years ago you and I talked and you told me you were from Tampa. I'd be honored to take you out onto the St. Johns and put you in some giants. We can shoot a video while we're at it too. Let me know. Keep these great videos coming and give my warmest regards to Mama Sue and ol Elmo fer me. Ted Marshall Sanford, Florida

[@alabamatrout6985]

We need a catch and cook!

[@OntheRealFishing]

An awesome lesson on targeting fish in what many consider adverse conditions. Wonderful video as always Sir.

[@marcusfuller7464]

Mr Gene, what do you look for in the spring and summer to catch them

[@kevindavis7790]

blahaahhahaha! @ 10:20 he swallowed the hook that's okay cause I'm gonna swallow him. Richard Gene has one of the best since of humors I've ever seen in anyone.

[@WabuhWabuh]

if richard gene made his on pan fish jigs id buy that shit up.

[@frankcouste4785]

Damn 2lbs line with that monster

[@Joshua-r3r6w]

When do bluegill usually start bedding at pickwick. I want to wear them out also lol.

[@johnbussey2521]

My favorite fish

[@LastCC1]

Hi Richard Gene the fishing machine I like your fishing videos you catch a lot fish. Hey Richard I have a question um is there way you could take me and my dad fishing cause I’ve been waiting to go fishing but my uncle hasn’t taking me fishing in while. I love fishing and fishing is my favorite like the same as you do

[@trextrextrex]

Richard looking to move to the Muscle Shoals or Huntsville area. Any suggestions

[@shannonherb2048]

I am wondering how you freeze or keep fish fresh to eat later. I freeze mine in a gallon freezer bag with the air mashed out.

[@lovetogun3611]

Put the fillets in the bag, fill the bag with enough water to cover the fillets so they are not exposed to air and freeze. Freeze in water

[@davidwhite9371]

Can you do a Temu challenge please love to see you do a video like that

[@leshamonk9311]

🙋enjoyed!

[@Thatdamfishingguy]

I have the exact same setup

[@BlueLightNinja]

Let’s see some pre spawn bass action I need some tips

[@rickyrishel8198]

Do you know the water temperature ty God Bless you as well

[@michaelgouveia6453]

Thanks for sharing. I have had several president reels and the handle lost its paint.

[@brandonpowers5102]

what size hook are you using mostly for shell cracker Mr. Gene?

[@marshamihalko9523]

Mama Sue try Italian breadcrumbs after frying sprinkle with garlic salt

[@JS-hu7pv]

I’ve caught more flathead cats with this setup than I’d care to. Light line and setup - those 3-4 lb cats make a run for cover and somehow know how to twist around limbs and rocks once hooked.

[@mkemm50]

Great video , Im surprised no one has"nt come after you because they say your fishing in there spot! Or you can"t fish here your not a member !

[@scottmcley5111]

That drum reminded me of my first time fishing the Des Moines river in Iowa back in the late 80s. We found a sizeable hole in the river, and I hung into a 5 lb. drum. River fishing is definitely unpredictable!

[@krisbearden6385]

Drum is good eatin

[@Haydenyergin34]

Does this situation also apply to a lake or reservoir?

[@stanpierce4724]

Shellcracker heads sure make a good catfish bait!

[@MySORRELL]

THANKS!

[@samsmith7150]

Lookey ther looke ther!!! That's good eatin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@middlfam]

I am amazed that with 2LB test you can set the hook so hard. What 2LB test line do you recommend for crappie and sunfish fishing?

[@chuckgillespie1]

What size is that boat? I like your setup

[@sicksour7791]

thats a helluva drum on 2 pound line

[@purnellrichardson3716]

Love ur shell vids I tried ur technique and caught a monster 2in in back but I only caught 1 do they school together

[@Coopersboy7]

Try crickets too. I have better luck with crickets

[@rl2109]

Nice mess of fish, Richard! We call those Chinquapin where I come from... God bless ALL of us! WWG1WGA

[@stephenwaller3118]

Gene, you sure do keep your fish out of the water for a good while before releasing it. I wonder how many live after being out of the water so long.

[@dougmay8924]

Good Eating my friend!