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.
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.
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
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 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!
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
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 .
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.
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,,,
There are a ton of fishing videos on TH-cam. 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!
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...
Another great video RG. You've got the only fishing channel on TH-cam 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!
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
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
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 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.
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!
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.
I want to thank you sir I lost my love of fishing when my son died in 2006 and a couple weeks ago I ran across one of your videos flathead fishing I have watched a boat load of them since and well I’m breaking out the tackle this weekend and I’m goin fishin thank you May God bless you from Illinois with thanks
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 .
Richard you are one of the funniest people I’ve ever watched in my life. I love it when you do intros like that because I really enjoy that kind of humor. You are a very great man and fisherman and also an inspiration to all of us. Thank you Richard for everything you’ve done for us!
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
My goodness there Richard Gene, those were some beautiful shell crackers. And on one pound test line. That little flimpsy rod you were using and leaving the reel in free spool was the answer and of course the most important thing is patience and don't horse em. Great job again my man. Keep em coming!!
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
I just bought the same rod, can't wait to use it! Thanks for the videos!!!
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Richard I'm ready make the trip from Texas and come 🎣 with you...😆😆... Best fishermen and my favorite channel... Ready to see catch clean cook. Thanks Richard
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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.
This man is more American than what America currently is right now.
Nobody explains fishin like the machine explains fishin
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
I have to agree! He slays the fish!
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.
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.
Mike R so what's your point. You act like you never been fishn b4
Bill Walker RGTFM is BOSS
Agreed!
That;s because he knows that fish don't mind getting wet!
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
Richard Gene: The only fisherman to win multiple two man buddy tournaments while fishing completely alone. Great stuff buddy, keep'em coming!!
I've learned so much from watching "The Machine.."His enthusiasm for fishing is catching....LOL
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.
Richard, you are the Bob Ross of fishing. Thanks
These videos bring back so many memories from my childhood… I love it
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.
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!
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.
👍
HAHA I just watched it like all his videos and still don't believe it!
You're absolutely right Richard Gene. There's nothing better than catching than fishing. You make it look simple.
Shellcrackers and coppernose bluegills are the best eating fish out there. You making me wanna get off this couch and go catch some.
GIT!
Chad Clemmons yea I doubt anyone's delivering any to your couch bud. Lol
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
Randy Wilson I like perch!........just kidding. I like em all
As cold as its about to get that couch may be better! haha
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 .
What I like about Mr. Machine is that he doesn't discriminate, he'll just as soon catch one species as another.
I’d like to hear more about bottom bumping for shellcracker during the cooler months.
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.
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,,,
Them fish and some grits with cheese and a cup of coffee or Kool aid will be great when the snow comes 👍🏽
There are a ton of fishing videos on TH-cam. 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!
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
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
Good job...glad you finally got yourself a decent net that don't get everything tangled..be sure not to forget it....thanks..
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...
never heard of 1lb line! Have trouble tieing 4lb true sports man
First time I ever commented on anything on TH-cam just had to tell you your a real fisherman.
1lb test.....Richard Gene has NO FEAR! Mad skills
I can not get enough of your videos! Thank you Mr. Richard for putting them out there for us to enjoy.
beer1fan Target yourself on different species. No doubt. Great teacher!!! Thanks
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
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.
Another great video RG. You've got the only fishing channel on TH-cam 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!
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
Richard you've elevated in my mind to a fishing sage. Not many as solid as you
I enjoy all your shows, but since I prefer pan fishing above all other fishing, I most especially enjoy your pan fishing videos.
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
THEY ahahahahahahaha love it my grandfather talked the sale way now all my kids and youngens laugh at me great job buddy
Even from a hospital bed you make smile and have hope.
Them were some Jumbo Superdog Supremes there Elmo.
I LOVE IT!!! Shellcrackers are the best fish in freshwater, hands down. Great video and please do more redear videos!!
I can't tell the difference in the taste between a Redear and bluegill
I love catching Shellcrackers! One of the best eating fish bar none!
been a long while since i seen someone backreelin’. nice!!!
Ikr
Vote the Machine as TH-cam's best fishing show.
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 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.
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.
Thanks RG! I really enjoyed this! Be well.....and GO FISHING WHEN YOU CAN!!!!
Richard Gene...i appreciate your videos because they're entertaining, informative & kid friendly. Keep them coming!
I’m glad to see someone videoing something other than bass or catfish thank you sir
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!
Man it seems like you always have the water to yourself, no boats running up and down the lake ! Love it
Always good info. Enjoy watching your videos
Nice fish and even better Fisher man , subbed !
Good Day For You Richard! Big Red Ear's! Thanks for sharing with us!
good job. glad to see you brought your net. you needed it with that light line!
I got to hand it to you with that little teeny line, I can't bring myself to go below 6-pound test.
@Michael Rosado thats what i use 4lb line
Time goes by so fast when I get bored I just watch Richard Gene again hahaha
Great video, Richard!!
Wow, you tied into some donkeys! Thanks for sharing this technique for fishing.
Roll Tide!!
Mark
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.
Looks like fun have not been after shellcrackers since grandpa past miss those days was fun thanks for sharing
Glad you had your good net today. Subscribed.
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.
I want to thank you sir I lost my love of fishing when my son died in 2006 and a couple weeks ago I ran across one of your videos flathead fishing I have watched a boat load of them since and well I’m breaking out the tackle this weekend and I’m goin fishin thank you May God bless you from Illinois with thanks
RG do you ever go out and not catch fish? You the man
Excellent fishing 🎣 video 📹 . I always enjoy your fishing experience. Stay safe and be blessed
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 .
75 pounds of drag?
Thx Richard! Imma try this new technic it for them om Pans!
Stay fishing
I love your pan fish videos Richard WOOOH!!
from Sam in Glendale Arizona 💯👍
Richard you are one of the funniest people I’ve ever watched in my life. I love it when you do intros like that because I really enjoy that kind of humor. You are a very great man and fisherman and also an inspiration to all of us. Thank you Richard for everything you’ve done for us!
Watching Richard fish makes me smile; he's good !
Hey Rich you are some kind of fisherman keep up the great work
I love your videos! You have taught me more about bluegill and crappie fishing. I like bluegill to eat the best. Thanks
Well...Elmo, you done went and done it again. You made me watch the whole video, from front to back... "ShellCrackers and Milk" What say you?
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
Richard Gene is the ultralite King !!!
It’s good to see just an ordinary guy who love’s to fish like myself thank you sir and god bless you
Great video.... You should make a catch and cook video..
My Buddies And I Agree;
When You Say “Lets Put Em’ In The Bucket” Sounds As Kool As Ice Water👍🏾❗️
My goodness there Richard Gene, those were some beautiful shell crackers. And on one pound test line. That little flimpsy rod you were using and leaving the reel in free spool was the answer and of course the most important thing is patience and don't horse em.
Great job again my man. Keep em coming!!
God bless you and keep catching lots of fish.
I just love the way you explain how to fish
been watchin for afew,love yourself being original
He told the worm to quit lol ...goD Level
Thank you for taking the time to make these. I'm very much enjoying them.
That was a nice shell crackers then with some nice fish keep it up keep fishing and keep on fishing love it
Jumbo big dog magnums ...You slayed em...
Some pretty fish there! Wooo! Its good for me!!
Love your pan fishin vids! My favorite kind of fishing!
Elmo could put a hurting awn a sasasquach!
He the best fisherman I ever seen
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I like watching you set the hook! It calms my nerves when I can't get my hook.
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
I just bought the same rod, can't wait to use it! Thanks for the videos!!!
Richard I'm ready make the trip from Texas and come 🎣 with you...😆😆... Best fishermen and my favorite channel... Ready to see catch clean cook. Thanks Richard
Way to go Mr gene that's some kinda good fishing another fine learning trip from the machine take care my friend
momma sue will be happy today!!
Been watching you a long time...Best fisherman on TH-cam...just subscribed , Richard....
Awesome video Brother! You sure can catchum!😮😮😀😀😀
I sure enjoy the heck out of it thanks Richard learn a lot from your channel great video 🙋🏻♂️
Damn, if them don't look like dinner! What a great day of fishing. Very Nice! 🎣
Thanks for another quality video, you are one heck of a fisherman, God Bless!!!!!Attack Yak TV