My Dad taught me that fishing was a sport and that meant using light tackle and proper drag. It teaches you to give the fish a fighting chance and it means you learn to hook properly and land them properly. We bass fished mostly and never used any line over 8lb test, sometimes 6 and even 4lb. I dearly miss those very special days with him out on the lake. 😊😊😊😊😊
@andrewszot3094 it helps wear a fish down to bring the fish in. Long as you take the time to revive them your good. Also take a picture an hold them in the water gently moving fish to circulate oxygen to the gills. Once they start pulling let go immediately 😊
Another good un, Richard. Ain't nothing wrong with a day of catfishin. You're right about another thing, a good church, a day of fishin or hunting, you can not go wrong. If you got any issues, get on the water or the woods first thing before the sun comes up and be there for God waking the world up, Ain't nothing better. I don't see how anyone couldn't believe in God as the world goes from night to day, and everything comes to life. There is a beauty that man can not duplicate. Thank you, Richard, for all the tips and techniques you give us and for taking us along. God bless ya'll and stay safe out there on your travels to these beautiful places.
Brother Richard your vids bring me relief the same as when I hunt or fish myself, but right now I'm going through a really hard time in life so the verses are a blessing as well, praying for things to turn around and prayers for you Richard and all of the folks watching too. God bless.
My daddy was a trot liner and would vary from 2’ of water stretched between stakes to 30’ of water between cinder blocks and would tear them up. We had fish fry’s regularly and I went with him every time. Sometimes we would go over to the lake on school nights and I was ready. I never forgot those times. Do you ever do any trotlining? Your show brings back memories.
Unbelievable video Richard!!! Informative....funny....great scenery...relatable knowledge nuggets!!!! Thank you very kindly for all that you do to make these amazing amazing videos
Always a pleasure fishing with you Rich. They've closed nearly all the fishing areas here in the Chicago area. Fishing is my escape from the urban darkness, that and the relationship with God. Thanks, I can continue the enjoyment of fishing thru your vids.
You know when I find out someone watches some fishing videos on TH-cam I always ask, "Do you watch Richard Gene the Fishing Machine?" A day or two later I get a thank you from them for telling them about you and I hope you got a new subscriber. That happened a couple of times. Of course I do it online, too. lol I love it, Richard. I do. My best to Mama Sue and to all of you out there in RGTFM Land.
I’ve been watching your videos over 3 years now and have learned a lot to say the lest, but most of all there enjoyable and relaxing to watch! Keep’em coming! GO VOLS!
Love it Richard. My daughter is 11 years old and absolutely loves Catfishing after watching your channel, I just wish we was able to go more often, I am a divorced parent, only get her every other weekend, but she absolutely loves the outdoors and the fish, thank you for all yourpositive uplifting messages, definitely a breath of fresh air with the way the world is nowadays
My daddy was a trot liner and would vary from 2’ of water stretched between stakes to 30’ of water between cinder blocks and would tear them up. We had fish fry’s regularly and I went with him every time. Sometimes we would go over to the lake on school nights and I was ready. I never forgot those times.
Glad to have found your content, got into bass fishing but now more interested in harvesting what I catch to feed the family. Keep the knowledge coming! 👏🏽
Great vedio. Richard there’s bass fishers Crappie fishers but then there’s you You can catch everything man I think you could catch a fish in a dirt road mud hole you are the Man Learn a lot from your vedios and I appreciate it thanks man keep them coming
I like the multi purpose cutting board. You can cut bait on it. You can use it as a float in an emergency. But the best feature of it is the Hack Saw Jim Duggan mode for self defence. Realllllllly like your channel.
Thanks for always sharing Jesus with us too bro. I hope to run into you 1 day on Tennessee River. We are blessed to have such an amazing river in our area.
I don't see how you can throw perfect pancakes with that net! Mine always lands doubled up flat. I'm gonna learn it. Great video! Loved the testimony! It never hurts to spread the love and peace of the Lord. Stay blessed, Richard, because it's goooooood fer ya!
Sometimes you can meet nice people while you're fishing with your brothers. Once you talk a bit and they seem genuine, trustworthy and friendly you could at some point be friends with these people to fish with. 😊😊
Hey buddy if ol bill dance had an outro like that his career would have went further! By far best fishing channel out there!!! Hahahaha keep them coming!
The very reason that I subscribed to Richard’s channel isn’t just because he’s a great fisherman, but he is a great fisher of men. In many my of his videos he tries to reach anyone who might be experiencing hardship in their lives, and his gratefulness for what the Lord has done in his life is palatable. The peace he refers to in this video is available to anyone no matter what you’ve done, or who you are. It’s a peace that surpasses all understanding, and it’s available to “YOU” right now. Go get you some! Matthew 4:18-20 Jesus said to Peter and Andrew “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Richard missed you lots . Woooie second to none I'll say Love it. Your the man !! By the way Rich how is mama Sue ? She is a great woman. May god bless you both!! nice to hear you say something about the peace you get w/ God!! Wow what channel cats omg Big old lake like this and you just go and here they are wow
Great video. I'd keep two eaters and then just tour the lake with my binoculars and depth finder to see what on the lake. If I have guests, I do keeping fishing and release after the first two eaters. Thanks for bringing me along!
Good tecnieque. I live in SE Texas and it's hard to use light tackle like that here we have big drum and gar that will just wreck that ultralight stuff.
Your videos are the best! I say that because instead of showing fish after fish being caught, you show us HOW to catch them. Great advise about replacing bad activities with the fun of fishing. GREAT ADVISE… If you think it is a good idea, how about a video teaching us how to handle catfish without being stung?
Richard, we need a video on the small rivers you small mouth and rock bass fish... but late in the year like now. Mid october when the water is cold.. plesseee. I notice a change lately on catching as the colder temps... think about it for next weeks video please.
heya Richard, ive seen plenty of bass, catfish, crappie videos last 3plus months......i love it when you do the bluegill, redbreast, redear, and saugeye vids
I hear ya , MrRich, spreading the wise words of how to have peace, you are so right, trust God to fix what we cant fix, & go fishing while he is working it out, patience, at times it be things he needs to change within ourselves, in order for certain challenges to work out,🙏😊
RICHARD!!! Come to Tuscaloosa where I live and teach me to fish the Warrior River?!?! I have the boat and the fish finders (although I have no idea how to work them...) And I have your wishes and I appreciate you giving for the name sake!!! I don't have much money but what I do have is mine) but I promise you !!!! I have young on the courthouse square and ridiculously out of our way 😅
Looks like a great day of fishing to me. 🙂 Up here in Illinois, they get bigger than the ones you caught in this video. I suspect they get more fishing pressure where you are, so maybe that's why they don't get quite as big. The Illinois state record Channel Cat is a bit over 45 pounds. I've never seen one that big but I've seen some big ones from the Kankakee River back in my younger days.
I miss catching catfish. I use to dig for them but that's got a little tough to do. On ocassion I'll buy some. Sadly ones I bought don't last as long as the ones I use to dig for. I just don't want to spend an hour digging for nightcrawler When my fishing time is limited
I swear it looks like my condo in the distance and you’re on the double bridges by Portman. Prime territory during the week or when it gets colder on weekends and you’re not getting run over by traffic.
My Dad taught me that fishing was a sport and that meant using light tackle and proper drag. It teaches you to give the fish a fighting chance and it means you learn to hook properly and land them properly. We bass fished mostly and never used any line over 8lb test, sometimes 6 and even 4lb. I dearly miss those very special days with him out on the lake. 😊😊😊😊😊
I grew up using light line and gold eagle claw hooks. I fish for bigger things now so I use bigger tackle. But the memories are still there
Yeah light tackle is fun amd drag pealing bjt i like to horse the fish i can use the drag if i have to
Some people say that light tackle stresses the fish out by prolonging the fight.
If im fishing laydowns or around big rocks and boulders theres no way in hell im using anything lighter than a medium fast action.
@andrewszot3094 it helps wear a fish down to bring the fish in. Long as you take the time to revive them your good. Also take a picture an hold them in the water gently moving fish to circulate oxygen to the gills. Once they start pulling let go immediately 😊
Richard Gene is the real deal - a heck of a sportsman and a minister to boot.
A fisherman and a fisher of men is an excellent combination that will bring you peace indeed.
Amen
Simon ❤
Richard your the best teacher on TH-cam!! Love you brother 🙏🏻🎣
Another good un, Richard. Ain't nothing wrong with a day of catfishin.
You're right about another thing, a good church, a day of fishin or hunting, you can not go wrong.
If you got any issues, get on the water or the woods first thing before the sun comes up and be there for God waking the world up, Ain't nothing better. I don't see how anyone couldn't believe in God as the world goes from night to day, and everything comes to life. There is a beauty that man can not duplicate.
Thank you, Richard, for all the tips and techniques you give us and for taking us along.
God bless ya'll and stay safe out there on your travels to these beautiful places.
Brother Richard your vids bring me relief the same as when I hunt or fish myself, but right now I'm going through a really hard time in life so the verses are a blessing as well, praying for things to turn around and prayers for you Richard and all of the folks watching too. God bless.
God bless you brother. I pray the hard times turn into awesome times. In Jesus name.
@@patriotmadness6231 thank you friend, means a lot. God will get me through I know it. God bless you.
Prayers from me to God for you 🙏
Never give up brother! Keep faith and know prayers are with you
@@keithk1897 thank you brother, I appreciate the prayers God bless you and yours.
You and Rocky have the best videos in the world, I love live bait fishing
Richard, this may be my favorite video yet from you! Living life in peace and fishing is second to none. God bless you Richard.
"Go fishing, and find you a good church." Yes Sir!!! Great stuff and wise words.
My daddy was a trot liner and would vary from 2’ of water stretched between stakes to 30’ of water between cinder blocks and would tear them up. We had fish fry’s regularly and I went with him every time. Sometimes we would go over to the lake on school nights and I was ready. I never forgot those times. Do you ever do any trotlining? Your show brings back memories.
I've been going on a spree watching old Richard Gene catfishing videos so this is perfect timing.
Would love to see you go after BIG cats more often. Love your shows
Unbelievable video Richard!!! Informative....funny....great scenery...relatable knowledge nuggets!!!! Thank you very kindly for all that you do to make these amazing amazing videos
Always a pleasure fishing with you Rich. They've closed nearly all the fishing areas here in the Chicago area. Fishing is my escape from the urban darkness, that and the relationship with God. Thanks, I can continue the enjoyment of fishing thru your vids.
Fishing and life lessons. I could watch Richard gene the fishing machine all day. Thanks for spreading the good news sir.
Richard Gene you are a National Treasure. Thanks for showing all the details of this method of catching channel cats!! All the best to you sir!
Started using the technique a month ago and have caught some big cats from the bank. Thanks Richard!
Thank you for watching brother! Glad to hear your catchin some biguns! Woooooooo im talking bout
You know when I find out someone watches some fishing videos on TH-cam I always ask, "Do you watch Richard Gene the Fishing Machine?"
A day or two later I get a thank you from them for telling them about you and I hope you got a new subscriber. That happened a couple of times.
Of course I do it online, too. lol
I love it, Richard. I do. My best to Mama Sue and to all of you out there in RGTFM Land.
This man could catch fish out of a mud hole
Agreed brother, peace of mind is the only way to live. Always do the right thing, even when nobody's look'n.
I’ve been watching your videos over 3 years now and have learned a lot to say the lest, but most of all there enjoyable and relaxing to watch!
Keep’em coming!
GO VOLS!
Best to ever wet a line, in my opinion.
Yes Sir. It don't matter what species he's fishin fer, he's gonna catch m
I wished you were catching catching Catfish
FROM a Bank. Cuz I will never afford a boat. But I really like your company/content. Great guy
You my friend are a second to none teacher and fisherman
Love it Richard. My daughter is 11 years old and absolutely loves Catfishing after watching your channel, I just wish we was able to go more often, I am a divorced parent, only get her every other weekend, but she absolutely loves the outdoors and the fish, thank you for all yourpositive uplifting messages, definitely a breath of fresh air with the way the world is nowadays
My daddy was a trot liner and would vary from 2’ of water stretched between stakes to 30’ of water between cinder blocks and would tear them up. We had fish fry’s regularly and I went with him every time. Sometimes we would go over to the lake on school nights and I was ready. I never forgot those times.
Glad to have found your content, got into bass fishing but now more interested in harvesting what I catch to feed the family. Keep the knowledge coming! 👏🏽
Great vedio. Richard there’s bass fishers Crappie fishers but then there’s you You can catch everything man I think you could catch a fish in a dirt road mud hole you are the Man Learn a lot from your vedios and I appreciate it thanks man keep them coming
I like the multi purpose cutting board. You can cut bait on it. You can use it as a float in an emergency. But the best feature of it is the Hack Saw Jim Duggan mode for self defence. Realllllllly like your channel.
love watching some richard gene fishing
Thanks for always sharing Jesus with us too bro. I hope to run into you 1 day on Tennessee River. We are blessed to have such an amazing river in our area.
I don't see how you can throw perfect pancakes with that net! Mine always lands doubled up flat. I'm gonna learn it. Great video! Loved the testimony! It never hurts to spread the love and peace of the Lord. Stay blessed, Richard, because it's goooooood fer ya!
amen 🙏🏾 I go every other wked with my brothers I’m hope to get some friends to start going fishing it’s definitely a blessings of peace ☮️
Sometimes you can meet nice people while you're fishing with your brothers. Once you talk a bit and they seem genuine, trustworthy and friendly you could at some point be friends with these people to fish with. 😊😊
You're the best Richard God bless oh yeah and thanks for teaching all these young ones the way it should be
A “sharp” knife is always a useful tool for making baits.
Just started watching all your videos. And I love all your techniques and everything that you do. And I love the way you end all your videos
Hey buddy if ol bill dance had an outro like that his career would have went further! By far best fishing channel out there!!! Hahahaha keep them coming!
i truely like the way you explain what yoou are doing, the visuals are great, thank you
The very reason that I subscribed to Richard’s channel isn’t just because he’s a great fisherman, but he is a great fisher of men. In many my of his videos he tries to reach anyone who might be experiencing hardship in their lives, and his gratefulness for what the Lord has done in his life is palatable. The peace he refers to in this video is available to anyone no matter what you’ve done, or who you are. It’s a peace that surpasses all understanding, and it’s available to “YOU” right now. Go get you some!
Matthew 4:18-20 Jesus said to Peter and Andrew “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Awesome Richard God Bless 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
Another great quality video Richard. Thanks for sharing.
Love the show going catfishing tomorrow on the mighty Mississippi last time was a year ago since I've been back to this spot caught a 18lb catfish
That net fulla shad was beautiful 😍
I've got a cutting board just like that!
Richard missed you lots . Woooie second to none I'll say Love it. Your the man !! By the way Rich how is mama Sue ? She is a great woman. May god bless you both!! nice to hear you say something about the peace you get w/
God!! Wow what channel cats omg Big old lake like this and you just go and here they are wow
The channel cats here in Virginia get way over 25 pounds. Great video!
State record in Alabama im For a channel is 40lbs the ones he was catching were average for around here
Hi, Richard. Great video. Please explain the taping the reel to the rod. Thank you.
Great video Mr. Richard!
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing Gene!✌🏾
Great video. I'd keep two eaters and then just tour the lake with my binoculars and depth finder to see what on the lake. If I have guests, I do keeping fishing and release after the first two eaters. Thanks for bringing me along!
Looks like a really good time with the whisker toters.
Great video, always lots of good information on your channel
You are such a great youtuber and fisherman. Best wishes from a fellow catfisher in Manitoba, Canada.
When I was growing up my step dad said fishing was not a sport. So he brushed me away. I love fishing still today and I know fishing is a sport.
He would spend money on his son sports baseball socker skateboarding but fuck me cause I was into a non sport like fishing sorry y'all I'm venting
Good tecnieque. I live in SE Texas and it's hard to use light tackle like that here we have big drum and gar that will just wreck that ultralight stuff.
Your videos are the best! I say that because instead of showing fish after fish being caught, you show us HOW to catch them.
Great advise about replacing bad activities with the fun of fishing. GREAT ADVISE…
If you think it is a good idea, how about a video teaching us how to handle catfish without being stung?
KEEP IT GOING RICHARD
Richard, you are the goat !
You are correct Richard..I have never done anything wrong or immoral while fishing.
GOD BLESS RICHARD GENE
The adrealagine! Wooo!
Haha. Took a sniff of that net at the end and washed er down. That was funny
Richard, we need a video on the small rivers you small mouth and rock bass fish... but late in the year like now. Mid october when the water is cold.. plesseee. I notice a change lately on catching as the colder temps... think about it for next weeks video please.
Love your fishing videos, keep them coming
Looking for a boat just like that
Something simple lake pond and river boat
Appreciate the inspiration Richard I need it bad I'm troubled
heya Richard, ive seen plenty of bass, catfish, crappie videos last 3plus months......i love it when you do the bluegill, redbreast, redear, and saugeye vids
Richard, I travel a lot for work and occasionally in Alabama. I would love to go fishing with you!
Good information on catching nice catfish.
I saw you again, that trolling motor and jacket gives you away!! Wooooooooooooooo.
You ever used rock salt to keep those shad alive? It really works
Looks like a blast Richard. I occasionally catch a channel cat even on bass lures👍
It was good to meet you at my Thrift store last week
Good job gene take care god bless you
Hey i have one of those phluger president reels my son got for about 20 years ago and that thing is going strong
I hear ya , MrRich, spreading the wise words of how to have peace, you are so right, trust God to fix what we cant fix, & go fishing while he is working it out, patience, at times it be things he needs to change within ourselves, in order for certain challenges to work out,🙏😊
Yes that was some nice channel cat's Richard!! LIVE FOR THE THUMP MY FRIEND!!!!
Straight up Legend
I love this guy!
Hi. So much fun to watch. Is the Drew's a new favourite rod?
Richard are you gonna target some big blues or flatheads this fall? Love to see richard tangle with another 60lber
Another great encouraging video 👏wooo!😂😂
New trolling motor?
Great to see you as always!! God Bless you and Momma Sue 🙏!! Thanks for everything you do Brother 🤠
RICHARD!!! Come to Tuscaloosa where I live and teach me to fish the Warrior River?!?! I have the boat and the fish finders (although I have no idea how to work them...)
And I have your wishes and I appreciate you giving for the name sake!!! I don't have much money but what I do have is mine) but I promise you !!!! I have young on the courthouse square and ridiculously out of our way 😅
Lots of fun
FALL CATFISHIN!!! I'm talking bout... WOOOOOOAAAAAA!
Looks like a great day of fishing to me. 🙂
Up here in Illinois, they get bigger than the ones you caught in this video. I suspect they get more fishing pressure where you are, so maybe that's why they don't get quite as big. The Illinois state record Channel Cat is a bit over 45 pounds. I've never seen one that big but I've seen some big ones from the Kankakee River back in my younger days.
They get really big in the south. TN state record channel is 113lb caught this year on the Cumberland river.
Love your videos. I watch whenever I can. Tried this before. When bank fishing, once the turtles find you, they won't leave...LOL
Any idea's?
This man speaking facts. Find a good church, a good fishing hole, and good woman and you will find peace and happiness. ( The woman is optional) lol
Amen to that brother
I need a seat and a post like that one on the front of your boat. Where can you find those?
Richard Gene The Preaching Machine. Just got to love him.
I miss catching catfish. I use to dig for them but that's got a little tough to do. On ocassion I'll buy some. Sadly ones I bought don't last as long as the ones I use to dig for. I just don't want to spend an hour digging for nightcrawler
When my fishing time is limited
What would you say is the best tasting catfish species?
You the man
👍👍👍👍👍great info 🎣video thanks
What's the boat manufacturer you are driving in this video?
Wonderful video! Felt like I was there with you! God bless you
How long and wide is your Grizzly boat?
First! Can’t believe I finally did it!
I swear it looks like my condo in the distance and you’re on the double bridges by Portman. Prime territory during the week or when it gets colder on weekends and you’re not getting run over by traffic.