At 64 I have never disengaged the reel like you did in this video, nor have I ever seen or heard of it. You, sir, are a genious. Talk about old dogs and new tricks.

Nobody explains fishin like the machine explains fishin

@antondahl7885

5 жыл бұрын

Richard is simply the best. Down to earth good advice. Fun. Nobody loves fishing more than he does,which is precisely why he is so good. Thanks

@PureLivingForOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

I have to agree! He slays the fish!

@markhoge3265

5 жыл бұрын

Because it's good fer ya!!😂

3 things happen when Richard goes fishing. The weather will be bad, he usually forgets the net and fish will be caught.

@bassnazi4713

5 жыл бұрын

Lol nature of the Alabama weather. This time last year we were coming out of a period where it barely touched freezing for two months straight, to more usual with it 70º day before yesterday and today barely broke freezing lol. If it's not the weather it's TVA release messing with ya.

@billwalker4836

5 жыл бұрын

Mike R so what's your point. You act like you never been fishn b4

@PapaSmurfx93

5 жыл бұрын

Bill Walker RGTFM is BOSS

@frankalvarez8412

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@CountryNerd639

5 жыл бұрын

That;s because he knows that fish don't mind getting wet!

This man is more American than what America currently is right now.

you are an american original. love your genuine character and real fishing knowledge. you still have that child like love of the past time unlike so many high intensity you tube fishing channels. always come away remembering what made me love fishing in the first place

I've learned so much from watching "The Machine.."His enthusiasm for fishing is catching....LOL

Richard Gene: The only fisherman to win multiple two man buddy tournaments while fishing completely alone. Great stuff buddy, keep'em coming!!

Richard, you are the man no doubt. The way you explain how to do it is the epitome of a down home fishing instructor. Kind Sir, we are honored to have you doing these videos. Many thanks and please continue.

Shellcracker fishing is my choice fishing here in the central panhandle of Florida fishing the Choctawhatchee river. We use a technique we call bumping the bottom with earth worms.

I know this is an old vid. But I have to say, I'm 58 years old and I have never seen anyone backreel like you did in this vid . Never once.

@RichardGeneTheFishingMachine

Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Tampa fl. using cheap reels and saltwater fishing for big fish. I had to learn to backreel catching big red fish and flounder or those cheap reels wouldn't handle them 😂God bless and thank you for watching!

Them fish and some grits with cheese and a cup of coffee or Kool aid will be great when the snow comes 👍🏽

These videos bring back so many memories from my childhood… I love it

I can not get enough of your videos! Thank you Mr. Richard for putting them out there for us to enjoy.

@wayneellis1565

5 жыл бұрын

beer1fan Target yourself on different species. No doubt. Great teacher!!! Thanks

LOVE this channel man!!!

@jimmywilson1388

5 жыл бұрын

lojo.fishing Richard Gene is the man but you are too...😁👊🏼

I’d like to hear more about bottom bumping for shellcracker during the cooler months.

I love fishing for pan fish,,when I was a kid,we would ask the farmers if we could fish,,,my brothers and I would fish all day,,,I miss them days,,thanks for tickling my memories,,,

If ole Bigfoot and Elmo met up in the woods then went back and told their families what they saw - neither one of 'em would be believed.

@chriswatson2784

5 жыл бұрын

👍

@PureLivingForOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

HAHA I just watched it like all his videos and still don't believe it!

The lighter the tackle the more fun the fishing is that's for sure. Love the way you approach your fishing in all conditions and circumstances. Very fun to watch your videos and you are the only one I give a thumbs up before even start watching. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and keep up the good work sir. God bless you. Cheers from Canada.

Them were some Jumbo Superdog Supremes there Elmo.

Good job...glad you finally got yourself a decent net that don't get everything tangled..be sure not to forget it....thanks..

You're absolutely right Richard Gene. There's nothing better than catching than fishing. You make it look simple.

Another great video RG. You've got the only fishing channel on KZread that I enjoy watching, every single time. You seem like a great guy. Humble, informative, no cocky attitude, just a good un. Keep up the good work, and thanks!

Ya know , I grew up pan fishing and as I got a little older I discovered big bass fishing in a big way , and I moved pan fishing to a back burner . Now I'm much older (where do the years go ?) , and I started watching your videos and was motivated in a big way to move pan fishing up front again . I didn't quit bassing , but I opened up doors I had closed , like live bait . Thank you , Richard Gene . for these videos you make . Thanks to you , I have become a multi- species fisherman . Don't ever stop . Thank you agian .

Richard Gene...i appreciate your videos because they're entertaining, informative & kid friendly. Keep them coming!

been a long while since i seen someone backreelin’. nice!!!

@willievalentine7661

5 жыл бұрын

Ikr

Some of the most fun you can have Bluegill and Shellcracker on ultra lite gear . Great video Richard !!!

You ain't got to out run the sasquatch, just out run Elmo

Shellcrackers and coppernose bluegills are the best eating fish out there. You making me wanna get off this couch and go catch some.

@finnafishfl

5 жыл бұрын

GIT!

@adamsmith4670

5 жыл бұрын

Chad Clemmons yea I doubt anyone's delivering any to your couch bud. Lol

@randywilson6869

5 жыл бұрын

Earthen I think that this video is talking about shell crackers but it is fun to fish for other fish. Now we know u like crappie the other 10 thousand of us that like crappie like perch too. Is that all u like is crappie? It looks like u would get sick of them if that's all u like? I can't tell the differance when red ear is mixed in with the crappie

@adamsmith4670

5 жыл бұрын

Randy Wilson I like perch!........just kidding. I like em all

@PureLivingForOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

As cold as its about to get that couch may be better! haha

Richard you've elevated in my mind to a fishing sage. Not many as solid as you

Richard, you are the Bob Ross of fishing. Thanks

@ryankiesow8440

5 жыл бұрын

I'd rather have the southern drawl over monotone any day. Love this guys videos

What I like about Mr. Machine is that he doesn't discriminate, he'll just as soon catch one species as another.

I love to see another light tackle man lock down the drag and back reel the big ones......Charlie Brewer turned me on to that about 40 years ago

@rayditzenberger9517

2 жыл бұрын

I have even back reeled smb in canada on ul tackle and Charlie clued me in to that also. sStill have his book from years ago

I LOVE IT!!! Shellcrackers are the best fish in freshwater, hands down. Great video and please do more redear videos!!

@jeremylesso857

2 жыл бұрын

I can't tell the difference in the taste between a Redear and bluegill

Finding, no spookin, and catchin red ears is an art form...for me, they are damned hard to find especially in rivers...I have one place in Arkansas that I more or less consistently catch red ears (Bear Creek)...mostly in spring and early summer, but dead of winter...wow...all I can say is that I would not even attempt it...you are the man Mr. Machine...

@danielkobriot931

5 жыл бұрын

never heard of 1lb line! Have trouble tieing 4lb true sports man

There are a ton of fishing videos on KZread. But there's only one you must watch & that's Richard Gene The Fishing Machine! He and Elmo ain't just catching fishing, they're showing how to catch fish!

Thanks RG! I really enjoyed this! Be well.....and GO FISHING WHEN YOU CAN!!!!

This man catches them every time, love the little tips his gives without even realizing it, such as needing to retie the knot, light line big fish need to make sure the hook is set for the next fish, you rock Richard

The diversion canal between lake Marion and lake Moultrie I caught the biggest shell cracker in my 65yrs of fishing . It took 3 fingers to fill it's mouth , caught on a dime sized mussel shell along a deep 30ft ledge . Spent 3/4 of a yr recovering from cancer surgery fishing that area of SC sleeping in a roomy tent or fishing all hours of day and night eating fire roasted fish on a stick with kudzu n mussel shell soup . One afternoon my fish stringer lightlined with an audible pop , up came a freshwater otter floating on it's back eating the stomach out of a blue cat I'd intended on having for my supper . I quit swimming the day a 14ft gator swam by , it unnerved me a bit I must say . All in all I can honestly say I enjoyed every moment of my stay , fishing was most Exilent the solitude was sublime . My panfish rod was a 4ft bass pro shop tiny lite rod with a pfluger reel using 5Lb. mono line , rigged with a double 00 split shot on bottom and 2 long shank Carlie cricket hooks . My catfish rigs were 7ft heavy action Mississippi CatBuster Rods heavy duty Cat Reels with 75 lb. max drag spooled with 80 lb mono , my lead sinkers matched Current speed and application from Santee rigs to Carlile rigs Kentucky rigs and tight line . Two of my biggest cats were bluecats at 42 Lb & 45 Lb both caught tight line just after dark using live hand sized bluegill 30ft deep suspended 1 & 3ft off bottom in a 12mph current with 6in. steel leaders and large bait hooks . Fishing and sweet Nancy are my two favorite things .

@kansasoutdoors5667

4 жыл бұрын

75 pounds of drag?

I learn so much just from watching your channel. When I have a hard time catching fish I always refer back to your videos. Thank you Richard Gene.

Two thumbs for the quiet southerner. Fishing is supposed to be fun and relaxing and watching your content is relaxing with good bits of useful info.

Great videos, I raised up in and around Lake Okeechobee and chased Crappie and Bluegll and Crackers, loved every minute, now at 80 and crippled up I love to watch your films they give me great pleasure you and Elmo keep at it, God bless

1lb test.....Richard Gene has NO FEAR! Mad skills

First time I ever commented on anything on KZread just had to tell you your a real fisherman.

My Buddies And I Agree; When You Say “Lets Put Em’ In The Bucket” Sounds As Kool As Ice Water👍🏾❗️

I love catching Shellcrackers! One of the best eating fish bar none!

I enjoy all your shows, but since I prefer pan fishing above all other fishing, I most especially enjoy your pan fishing videos.

Good Day For You Richard! Big Red Ear's! Thanks for sharing with us!

A shellcracker is the best fighter in freshwater. What a tremendous species! I catch some true pigs here on Lake Barkley. We've caught a couple I should have mounted but they were females. I want to mount a big Male redear in its spawning colors!

I sure enjoy the heck out of it thanks Richard learn a lot from your channel great video 🙋🏻‍♂️

Thank you for taking the time to make these. I'm very much enjoying them.

Several things come to mind when I read the comments. First is there is no doubt that Richard loves to fish and loves to give the fish a fighting chance. Second is I like his boat and think that is what I want. Third I wish I had found his channel when I lived in Tuscaloosa, not after I moved to the gulf coast. Fourth thing is if it lives in the water it is fun to catch and good to eat. That includes crab, shrimp, conch, abalone, mussels, squid, octopus, oysters, lobster and most fresh and salt water fish. So why argue over which fish you eat because everyone has their favorite fish. Just enjoy watching Richard fish and learn from him, I do!

I’m glad to see someone videoing something other than bass or catfish thank you sir

Vote the Machine as KZread's best fishing show.

Richard Gene is the ultralite King !!!

I love your pan fish videos Richard WOOOH!! from Sam in Glendale Arizona 💯👍

Great video, Richard!! Wow, you tied into some donkeys! Thanks for sharing this technique for fishing. Roll Tide!! Mark

Nice fish and even better Fisher man , subbed !

I just bought the same rod, can't wait to use it! Thanks for the videos!!!

Always good info. Enjoy watching your videos

Man it seems like you always have the water to yourself, no boats running up and down the lake ! Love it

good job. glad to see you brought your net. you needed it with that light line!

Thx Richard! Imma try this new technic it for them om Pans! Stay fishing

Great video.... You should make a catch and cook video..

Seriously, I enjoy your fishing show better than any bill dance, or roland martin big production show. You know how to catch fish in every way. And elmo is a hoot. Love ya man.

Even from a hospital bed you make smile and have hope.

Watching Richard fish makes me smile; he's good !

I love fishing for red ear. You are the first guy I seen that don’t use a weight. That is the way my Daddy taught me. Been doing it for 50 years. I’ve had a lot of guys in the boat laugh at me until they saw the results.

Once again always entertaining and catching fish when nobody else can. I always Look forward to your videos. Keep up the great work.

Love your pan fishin vids! My favorite kind of fishing!

Been fishing all my life for Florida to Alaska for every species you can think of but absolutely love panfish... crappie, bluegill, shell craker awesome fun and great to eat too. Fluorocarbon line is the ticket... TY... MH

Oh my my my....my my my my Man this is awesome lol

Love your video's. I just wish they were longer. I know you do your best so keep them coming. Your the best!

Now that's what I'm trying to view some phenomenal fishing Mr Gene and thanks Elmo.... go Elmo!!!!!

Best fishing channel on KZread brother!! Love it

We always used to go to guntersville in the middle of may around the full moon and catch them on bed when I was kid . This brought back some good memories. Thank you Richard and Roll Tide

Looks like fun have not been after shellcrackers since grandpa past miss those days was fun thanks for sharing

Another great video! Love watching panfish videos.

Love the Sport in your fishing! 1lb test line.....EXCELLENT! Enjoy your videos!

You nut! You remind me of my I'm Grandaddy! I would love to go and just sit in the boat while you fish. God bless you Machine.

RG do you ever go out and not catch fish? You the man

Nice job RG!!!!!

Love your plain and simple techniques and they produce. Been fishing all my life for panfish but still have learned a bunch. Keep them coming and God bless.

@jeremylesso857

2 жыл бұрын

Go between March and September and fish backwater Creek's and use a cork with a split shot and a number 8 shank hook and u will tear umm up

Always enjoy watching your videos very informative

Been watching you a long time...Best fisherman on KZread...just subscribed , Richard....

Great video Richard reminds me of my days growing up in Florida as a child. I used to love to catch stumpknockers shellcrackers

Good times Richard! I thoroughly enjoy all your videos. A definite highlight to my day when I see you have posted a new one! Those shellcrackers were huge. Compared to any that I have caught here in south eastern Virginia anyway. Hahaha

When we catch em here in central Georgia, shellcracker and bluegills in general will have the prettiest colors on em. They'll be super dark a lot of times with a lot of purple and deep blues. I'm generally a big fish fisherman, but I do love catching panfish too.

I love your videos! You have taught me more about bluegill and crappie fishing. I like bluegill to eat the best. Thanks

Another great video Mr Gene

Love the show and you are an awesome guy richard!

I got to hand it to you with that little teeny line, I can't bring myself to go below 6-pound test.

@charleshoward8971

4 жыл бұрын

@Michael Rosado thats what i use 4lb line

Way to go Mr gene that's some kinda good fishing another fine learning trip from the machine take care my friend

THEY ahahahahahahaha love it my grandfather talked the sale way now all my kids and youngens laugh at me great job buddy

I really enjoy the informative and entertaining shows you put on. Thanks for sharing them and I hope you and Mama Sue enjoyed those shell crackers. Keep em coming my friend.

Thanks for another fantastic video!!! I have fished salt water for 10? years and almost no fresh water, starting to get back to the fresh water now, love to fish for pan fish, this video was one of the best, love the river fishing!!! Thanks again so much for all your effort sharing these adventures with us!!!! w.

Great video man keep it up love the crappie and sunfish videos

Always look forward to your videos.

Very good video!! Love your presentation and confidence you have with fish with such a light line!! You feel every movement in the water with that one!! Always love all your videos!! Very informative!!

God bless you and keep catching lots of fish.

Excellent fishing 🎣 video 📹 . I always enjoy your fishing experience. Stay safe and be blessed