I've learned more from your channel than I ever have any place else. Now that I'm retired it's a good time to pull out my old (and I do mean OLD) rods and reels, plow off the dust and try my hand at it again. Thanks Gene for keeping it real and fun. Love your channel. God Bless
And that is how you do it thank you so much Richard I so much enjoy your show your Christian attitude and everything you bring to the channel it's just a pleasure to see your show
I just discovered your channel yesterday and I've been watching them back to back. It's good to know thier are still some folks out there that love the Lord and ain't afraid to admit it. Thank you
Richard, hands-down this is my favorite fishing video I’ve ever seen because of not only of all the fish you caught but that last part when you were dancing, brother that made my day I love it when you do that crazy stuff don’t hold back!!
I know nothing about fishing - and really enjoy watching your videos. Trying to learn the crappie game, and you teach well. Thanks for putting this out there!
Good Job Mr Rich. love how you stay such the southern Gentleman. keep up the vids please. Best tv a trucker can have. Rooooooollllllllllllllllll Tiddddddddeeeeeee
New to your channel. Came here because Jimmy Houston mentioned you a few times on his CABL channel. I appreciate the fact that you are just a regular guy having fun, and catching fish!
headed to that exact spot this weekend...me and my wife..to look at a house 2 miles from that boat ramp..ready to retire from michigan ...soooon...and im a big bama fan...having spent alot of time in gadsden where my grandma is from...and originally a missippi boy..cant wait to take this exact trip....yeeehaawww
poured rain all weekend..couldnt fish...oh well...ill be back down there last two weeks of may..bringin a 14 foot jon boat with a 15 horse motor ..troller..set up for fishin..cant wait..
You Da Man Richard Gene,just started watchin a couple month's ago and I love it. Don't get to fish as much as I would like... Watching the Machine helps me get over the fever when i can't get time off from work to go Thanks Brother!!!
really really love that boat...I like the simplicity....we have a 14.5 ft lowe that is 54 inches wide...bought around 1988 and love it..we put some flooring and carpet down, seats, foot control trolling mtr, fish finder and a little B&S 5 hp outboard....we rebuild about every 5 years and its been a good boat....no leaks either....but would love to have an outfit like yours....very nice.
Thank you for this video. I love the great state of Alabama waters. I live in Georgia and travel to Alabama to fish. I am still learning how to fish (arent we all lol). You are a very funny man that cares for the fishery and keeping it stable. I would be honored to have you in my boat any time sir. Tight lines sir. God bless
Great job.. I've been using Lew's since the early 80s.. Speck fishing is my favorite..especially on a hot summer night.... It's storming today and coming across your video eases the pain... Lol. Thank you
I've been targeting crappies this summer because of your channel and even though we don't have the exact same ecosystems in Minnesota that you do down there, I'm still doing ok! Thanks for the education.
Coming from a fan of "the old fisherman". Love the video man. And I especially like the way you end your videos. Give it up man. lol Great opinions and advice. Thank you
Really enjoy and profit from your videos. Retired (semi) about three and one-half years ago, my wife bought me a boat (to get me out of the house, probably) and I started fishing. Had fish Lake Martin in south central Alabama when I was young and had always wanted to learn how to fish for striped bass--I remember seeing people fishing below the dam in Tallassee when I was a kid using huge red and white corks. Anyway, I have had some success, but my wife didn't like striped bass. So, earlier this year, I decided this year I would concentrate on crappie. Had some success in the spring, but it has been difficult since then. Your RUclips videos have been very helpful.If you ever would like to fish Martin, I'd love to go with you. The clear, deep water, especially in the summer, makes crappie fishing hard. Thanks again.
This is a great video with a lot of information regarding catching bridge pylon crappie. one thing to keep in mind is that the wind will also create a current and the fish will hide in behind the column. it forms an eddy that gives them a strategic spot to ambush bait fish. Wind is your friend (even though you may not like it). Great Video!!!!!!
Great videos and I love the simplicity of your rig. I remember when I started fishing I had a humminbird super 60 flasher and would fill the live well. Now I have screens everywhere and don’t catch near the fish. Tight lines and thank you for the videos
Hey Richard thanks for teaching me your techniques. I’m originally from Hawaii but now living in Washington state. We don’t have crappie back home in Hawaii so I’m new to this type of fishing. I’m learning a great deal from watching your content and I’m grateful! I just had one question. What kind of lure scent do you recommend? I would appreciate any advice. Mahalo Richard keep posting these great videos!
Starting watching you a bit ago. Awesome fisherman and great commentary. Moving to Alabama in a couple years when I retire, hopefully Guntersville area. These will be helpful.
Great Vid! My son and I are both new to fishing and watching your videos is teaching us quite a bit. If your ever in Southern California, we'll be looking for you!, Keep the videos coming. P.S. you got two new subscribers!
Loved the video and you are very good at teachin' too.....fished Wiess Lake many times, flippin docks and chasing those spotted bass.....moved up to NE Tennessee a few years ago so still learning the best fishing spots.....enjoyed and subbed. Thanks for sharing.....keep em coming please.
Down in south louisiana we call them sac-a-lait, always wondered about the Mohawk black ones. Didn't know the real name for them. Awesome video thanks. Will definitely try that around oilfield well heads in the atchafayla basin and surrounding areas.
Thank you Keith! Sac-a-lait i love that name for them, I've called them that before too! Let me know how you do on your next trip and thank you for watching my friend!
Nice video; pretty crappies ! I used to run the "Rocket City Marathon" at Huntsville, AL and your place is perhaps near Claysville. It is all small and winding highways with rural settings. My company also made shoes for the University of Alabama and I visited Tuscaloosa quite a bit and stayed on a hotel near campus on Paul Bryant Dr. Good ole days! Nice fishing ! Like your presentation; reminds me of Sanford and Son!
Excellent video Richard, very informative. I am going to try that slack line dropping technique for sure. I don't know how the heck you keep your boats so clean of all the junk and what not which seems to clutter up my jon boat... but whatever yer doing keep doing it !
thank you for the tips I'm just getting into the crappie fishing and trying to find them but not doing to bad . been using a green light at night with a green grass hopper from power bate that works pretty good. but throw the day seems like every thing will hit it ( crappie, bluegeal ,bass, catfish , and so on. love your energy .have been fishing some Collins but didn't think about the back side out of the current good tip thanks. keep your hooks wet and your back dry!
I’ve noticed in all of Weiss lake when it’s super hot, you can always drop all the way to the bottom and reel up about 2 feet and catch em. I always start 2 feet from the bottom and work my way up in the water column. They prefer 55-58 degree water
I enjoy your videos. I'm a subscriber, too. I appreciate the information you always share. You need a cupholder in your boat. lol As you always say, "fishin' is good fer ya'! (smoking isn't though....not preachin....lol)
I've learned more from your channel than I ever have any place else. Now that I'm retired it's a good time to pull out my old (and I do mean OLD) rods and reels, plow off the dust and try my hand at it again. Thanks Gene for keeping it real and fun. Love your channel. God Bless
And that is how you do it thank you so much Richard I so much enjoy your show your Christian attitude and everything you bring to the channel it's just a pleasure to see your show
I just discovered your channel yesterday and I've been watching them back to back. It's good to know thier are still some folks out there that love the Lord and ain't afraid to admit it. Thank you
Best fishing videos out there. No high dollar bullshit but tons of knowledge. Thanks Richard!
I appreciate you showing and telling and demonstrating how to catch these beautiful fish. I love watching your channel please never stop.
Richard, hands-down this is my favorite fishing video I’ve ever seen because of not only of all the fish you caught but that last part when you were dancing, brother that made my day I love it when you do that crazy stuff don’t hold back!!
You are a very smart and intelligent fisherman. It takes a special kind of person to really understand all the different and wacky dynamics of fish.
I know nothing about fishing - and really enjoy watching your videos. Trying to learn the crappie game, and you teach well. Thanks for putting this out there!
Richard you are the best fella.
Always enjoy watching
Thank you southern fisherman!
I enjoyed your approach to summertime crappie, hope you make more videos like this. Top notch footage, you got some moves there, very cool! Lol.
Congrats on 4k subs!
Will do Twinstone and thank you!
Go mean Gene the fishing machine! Best action I've seen any show bar nun . I had to watch it twice!
Good Job Mr Rich. love how you stay such the southern Gentleman. keep up the vids please. Best tv a trucker can have. Rooooooollllllllllllllllll Tiddddddddeeeeeee
Thank you Edric! and will do! Roll tide!!! brother!!
Richard Gene The Fishing Machine geaux tigers!
Great video for summer time crappie
The best jig for crappie. My favorite. They can't resist.
one of the best video on crappie fishing ever !!!
Thanks Richard.
No problem Michael! Thank you for watching!
Thanks for video jesus loves u
New to your channel. Came here because Jimmy Houston mentioned you a few times on his CABL channel. I appreciate the fact that you are just a regular guy having fun, and catching fish!
headed to that exact spot this weekend...me and my wife..to look at a house 2 miles from that boat ramp..ready to retire from michigan ...soooon...and im a big bama fan...having spent alot of time in gadsden where my grandma is from...and originally a missippi boy..cant wait to take this exact trip....yeeehaawww
poured rain all weekend..couldnt fish...oh well...ill be back down there last two weeks of may..bringin a 14 foot jon boat with a 15 horse motor ..troller..set up for fishin..cant wait..
You Da Man Richard Gene,just started watchin a couple month's ago and I love it. Don't get to fish as much as I would like... Watching the Machine helps me get over the fever when i can't get time off from work to go Thanks Brother!!!
Hello Gene, Ok just beening out on the water. Your videos increases my confidence being successful. Thank again.
really really love that boat...I like the simplicity....we have a 14.5 ft lowe that is 54 inches wide...bought around 1988 and love it..we put some flooring and carpet down, seats, foot control trolling mtr, fish finder and a little B&S 5 hp outboard....we rebuild about every 5 years and its been a good boat....no leaks either....but would love to have an outfit like yours....very nice.
Thank you Bill!
Thank you for this video. I love the great state of Alabama waters. I live in Georgia and travel to Alabama to fish. I am still learning how to fish (arent we all lol). You are a very funny man that cares for the fishery and keeping it stable. I would be honored to have you in my boat any time sir. Tight lines sir. God bless
Great job.. I've been using Lew's since the early 80s.. Speck fishing is my favorite..especially on a hot summer night.... It's storming today and coming across your video eases the pain... Lol. Thank you
I've been targeting crappies this summer because of your channel and even though we don't have the exact same ecosystems in Minnesota that you do down there, I'm still doing ok! Thanks for the education.
The Lean Gene Fishing Machine is back baby!!! Hide your kids hide your carp, he hookin everybody out here!
This comment made me laugh so hard
O B V U S
Good job Richard. It can get rough finding them in the summer!
Thats very true Bryan. Thanks for watching Brother!
thank you mr richard like all your tips and tricks.
Always a blast watching you sir. Roll Tide!
Thank you Tim! Roll tide!!!
War Eagle!
Coming from a fan of "the old fisherman". Love the video man. And I especially like the way you end your videos. Give it up man. lol Great opinions and advice. Thank you
Awesome video. Got me a bridge up my way and gonna give it a try next time I go. Also love that Alweld boat. I have a stick steer Alweld. Love it.
Thank you Derek! Alwelds are great boats!
Richard!!! You make it look so easy!!! Thanks for sharing your experience man!!!
Really enjoy and profit from your videos. Retired (semi) about three and one-half years ago, my wife bought me a boat (to get me out of the house, probably) and I started fishing. Had fish Lake Martin in south central Alabama when I was young and had always wanted to learn how to fish for striped bass--I remember seeing people fishing below the dam in Tallassee when I was a kid using huge red and white corks. Anyway, I have had some success, but my wife didn't like striped bass. So, earlier this year, I decided this year I would concentrate on crappie. Had some success in the spring, but it has been difficult since then. Your RUclips videos have been very helpful.If you ever would like to fish Martin, I'd love to go with you. The clear, deep water, especially in the summer, makes crappie fishing hard. Thanks again.
This is a great video with a lot of information regarding catching bridge pylon crappie. one thing to keep in mind is that the wind will also create a current and the fish will hide in behind the column. it forms an eddy that gives them a strategic spot to ambush bait fish. Wind is your friend (even though you may not like it). Great Video!!!!!!
Thank you Robert!
Your awesome man. I really enjoy your videos. I’ve learned al out and I keep coming back. Don’t change a thing.
I love your videos and I live by you
Thank you Ardarrius!
Richard, yo da man.....I love to crappie fish and have learned a bunch from you. Keep up the good fishin'.
Thank you Steve! And will do brother!
I have had very good luck fishing for crappie at Taylorsville Lake. In the year 2017
Love some crappie fishing, my son and I have caught plenty this spring! Great video!
Great videos and I love the simplicity of your rig. I remember when I started fishing I had a humminbird super 60 flasher and would fill the live well. Now I have screens everywhere and don’t catch near the fish. Tight lines and thank you for the videos
Thank you Jeff!
Hey Richard thanks for teaching me your techniques. I’m originally from Hawaii but now living in Washington state. We don’t have crappie back home in Hawaii so I’m new to this type of fishing. I’m learning a great deal from watching your content and I’m grateful! I just had one question. What kind of lure scent do you recommend? I would appreciate any advice. Mahalo Richard keep posting these great videos!
this will help me on lake lanier here in GA, only it's mostly clear all the time and over 130ft deep in the middle
Glad My videos can be of some help! thank you for watching Jeremiah!
Gene you killin it! Another great trip!
Thank you mlduckman 189!
Thanks for letting us go fishing with you....probably your biggest fan.
Thank you for the secrets! Others in Arkansas will not share secrets for new fisherman,
another great crappie video keep up the good work Richard tell Elmo to get fishing.
Will do Dan!
Love the fish and info. But that coffee cup sitting on the edge of that Alweld caught my eye. Fishing machine!
Love the channel I fish brushy all the time happy I found your channel
Thank you, for good clean, educational fishing and tips. learned a lot watching you.again, thank you,always look you your videos,,
Thank you Milton! Glad you enjoy my videos!
I'm trying to learn to crappy fish better and you're a big help ,thank you
Glad to see you supporting an arkansas boat maker.roll tide?
Dang you're a fishin fool. You help me catch more crappie. It's that simple. Thank you so much.
Thank you Ben B.!
Man u r becoming my favorite youtuber
This guy should have his own tv show
Glad to see that you catch and release! Wish alot more folks would do it. Awesome videos man
Thank you Brandon glad you enjoy them!!
Another great video. Thanks for sharing Sir!
Thank you for watching Adam!
You the Man , Richard, say hey to Elmer for me . Good fishing
Thanks for the laugh on the Outro... needed a little laugh. And ofcourse for the great video, enjoyed it.
Like your videos Fishin Machine. Also like that southern traw! 👍🏻
always a good chuckle at the end of your vidyas
LOL thank you Jason!
Starting watching you a bit ago. Awesome fisherman and great commentary. Moving to Alabama in a couple years when I retire, hopefully Guntersville area. These will be helpful.
Way to go elmo, great show as always, ky
I like the wacky endings better :) Overall though great videos; they're super informational and very entertaining.
Thank you Cristian!
Great Vid! My son and I are both new to fishing and watching your videos is teaching us quite a bit. If your ever in Southern California, we'll be looking for you!, Keep the videos coming. P.S. you got two new subscribers!
Thank you I ch! Glad you and your son enjoy my videos!!
Loved the video and you are very good at teachin' too.....fished Wiess Lake many times, flippin docks and chasing those spotted bass.....moved up to NE Tennessee a few years ago so still learning the best fishing spots.....enjoyed and subbed. Thanks for sharing.....keep em coming please.
Thank you For Watchig Bill glad you enjoyed it! and will do!
Real life fishin. Cast out on a bait cast, reel in on a spinner for first cast. You're a funny guy
Thank you for watching Butch!
Thanks for sharing really cool vid
DON'T fight the feeling Fishing Machine. let it ALL flow
Your right Dwight! I just can't stop it LOL
Great video, Richard Gene!
Thank you ump45913!
always enjoy your videos, learn lots, love to see you catch fish, just great clean fun, thank You
Great video love catching crappie and other pan fish thanks for the instruction...
A green & white Squirmin' Squirt from Bass Pro is a really good jig for Crappie. As well as Bass, Blue Gill & Catfish. Give it a try sometime.
I'll have to give it a try! Thank you for watchng Rodeoman!!
I use hotdogs to sometime the best hair in my opinion is night crawlers or
Hotdogs or last night i caught a catfish off a lunchable the cheese in it
Down in south louisiana we call them sac-a-lait, always wondered about the Mohawk black ones. Didn't know the real name for them. Awesome video thanks. Will definitely try that around oilfield well heads in the atchafayla basin and surrounding areas.
Thank you Keith! Sac-a-lait i love that name for them, I've called them that before too! Let me know how you do on your next trip and thank you for watching my friend!
Thanks for doing a review on the fish finder
Just about to biy a small house in cedar bluff...cant wait to fish...
I like that boat too, you’re my hero lol
Love watching your channel! Im actually from the same area you are but live in Gurley , keep up the great shows with tips !!
love watching you're videos. keep up the awesome work.
Thank you Nick and will do!
Enjoying the show👏🏾👏🏾
Nice video; pretty crappies ! I used to run the "Rocket City Marathon" at Huntsville, AL and your place is perhaps near Claysville. It is all small and winding highways with rural settings. My company also made shoes for the University of Alabama and I visited Tuscaloosa quite a bit and stayed on a hotel near campus on Paul Bryant Dr. Good ole days! Nice fishing ! Like your presentation; reminds me of Sanford and Son!
Thank you David Lee i love that show!! Got the whole show on Dvd Lol!
some of your comic gestures bear resemblance. Try to say"Elizabeth, I am coming!" and point the fishing pole skyward ! Haha !
cool vid bruh...keep it up and try oklahoma for some crappie, caught a couple 2 lb white crappie in a pond behind shopping center
Thank you Jay! And will do!
Makes. It look so easy great your awesome
Excellent video Richard, very informative. I am going to try that slack line dropping technique for sure.
I don't know how the heck you keep your boats so clean of all the junk and what not which seems to clutter up my jon boat... but whatever yer doing keep doing it !
Thank you Fish on and will do!
That Henry shirt makes my knees hurt!!! Lol Carpenter Humor!!!
We made some square racks of expanded metal and bolted them to our trailer. Makes it much easier to walk in a slippery boat trailer
great video Richard. My boat is usually full of stuff all over the place. Man, you catch some nice fish. Keep it up.
Thank you David and will do!
qd video gene you got to luv it when you can keep them coming
Thank you Audra!
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Great info! I to use a bait caster at times on a 8ft light action! Can be deadly! Roll tide Richard! Hold em hook and keep them coming. Brad
Thank you for watching Brad!
Thank you Gene!!! Great fun !
Thank you for watching John!
Great video, just great information. Thank you.
Thank you Frank!
Thanks for the good RUclips videos and merry Christmas to you and your family
Man,I need to learn how to read my fish finder.Great video 👍 Greetings from Mexico
Great show brother keep em coming 👍👍
thank you for the tips I'm just getting into the crappie fishing and trying to find them but not doing to bad . been using a green light at night with a green grass hopper from power bate that works pretty good. but throw the day seems like every thing will hit it ( crappie, bluegeal ,bass, catfish , and so on. love your energy .have been fishing some Collins but didn't think about the back side out of the current good tip thanks. keep your hooks wet and your back dry!
Thank you Mryoutub59!
Love you enthusiasm for fishing!
wooo woooo!!! as always great job!
great info.... thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching Sea Dragon Angler!
Very educational crappie video ... wondering why so many thumbs down
I’ve noticed in all of Weiss lake when it’s super hot, you can always drop all the way to the bottom and reel up about 2 feet and catch em. I always start 2 feet from the bottom and work my way up in the water column. They prefer 55-58 degree water
I enjoy your videos. I'm a subscriber, too. I appreciate the information you always share. You need a cupholder in your boat. lol As you always say, "fishin' is good fer ya'! (smoking isn't though....not preachin....lol)
Great video looks like a lot of fun and plenty of action!!!
Thank you Brap!!
You the man! Keep em comin!
Thank you Craig! and will do!!