Thank you ! It’s so refreshing to see a video from a genuine expert. No $1,000 rods and reels, no bullshitting for sponsors. Just pure unvarnished “FISHING”.
I waded into a Florida lake through the reeds, in early Spring, with my Dad when 11 years old and caught a fine 5 pounds or so big mouth bass. That fish is still on my wall because my Dad was the major fisherman. Got my picture in the paper and everything. We took the dog who hated water but launched himself into the reeds with us. Good boy! He grabbed that fish when I reeled it into the reeds and he didn't make a mark on that fish. That dog got a nice piece of fish and steak with his dinner that evening. Oh, he was a mixed breed Dalmation and Lab.
I loved this episode. I'm near 70 and, while fishing from a boat is one of life's greatest joys, bank fishing still brings the most happiness to that little boy inside of me. Much obliged.
The knowledge you have shared with us all has caught me multiple fish over the 40lb mark and I cannot thank you enough for your contribution to the fishing community. Not many old school folk are so willing to share secrets. I'm 24 and this is some of the stuff I'll be teaching my son has he grows up. You are a blessing and a legend. ~~Regards from Southern Indiana, Your's truly a bluecollar single Dad.
Wow, it may be the moonshine talking but you just made me cry like a baby. My grandfather talked just like you and he's the man who taught me how to go catfishing. Loved the video and you have a new subscriber. I'm trying this tonight in the Tennessee River from Alabama
I used to love fishing but haven’t fished in about 15 years. Just started taking my 4 year old out every Monday and it has been the absolute best time of my life. Thanks for providing amazing content that is both entertaining and educational. 👍🏼
I'm 67 and just getting back to fishing after 10 years of break and this video helps me refresh my memory. I had lost of fun watching you catch those giant cats. Great video thanks for sharing. Cheers from Canada.
I had to laugh when you put the little stick in the catfish’s mouth to prevent from getting bit again. I’m going to try the knot you explained with the circle hook. Thank you for your excellent fishing videos.
I know how to catch fish but this guy is a pro. And explains ever thing he does. And makes a good video. My grandson has learned a lot from his videos and other videos. Thanks for the video.
Richard. I'm Richard to. Stumbled onto your video today. You cheered me up. Haven't been able to fish for over a year cuz my health. Has been a long year. I bet you Richard that a pair of leather gloves in your back pocket will help a little bit. I'm going to find some more of your vids and watch them. Later rich
What part of the country do you live in ? I bet(if you're up to it) we could get a viewer to take you out fishing. STEP UP FELLAS, LET'S HELP THIS GUY OUT.
Richard, you need your buy yourself a pair of barbed wire gloves for handling big cats, I enjoy all your videos. You're absolutely, exceptionally great. Elmo was lazy on that trip.
Richard Gene the Fishing machine! Love your videos Brother. I haven't fished in 15 years, but they say its like alot of other things, so Im relearning it all!!
Nice cat! I cut up some shad into big chunks, put them in a coffee can, then pour a couple cups of olive oil on them and one half cup of minced garlic, then let it sit in the refrigerator for a couple days. It makes some amazing catfish bait...mostly catch channel cats and blues, but they're always big. Usually 25 to 40 pounds. Caught quite a few that were in the 60 pound range too. I reckon that the garlic smell is what turns em on...but not sure.
This movie has inspired me to go catfishing on the Delaware river today even though the Jersey shore has been on FIRE with pelagics. Wear those thumb scars with pride! Well done sir.
I'm a strict bass fisherman and watching this video last night I decided I'd throw out a catfish line and sure enough I caught a 10 lb blue biggest catfish I've ever caught. Great video thanks you're awesome
Mr. Machine, a few words of advice, when big fish fishing like this video is showing. Please use a 10 or 12 foot long lanyard tied to the handle of your poles and then to the solid heavy anchor of your choice, this will save the loss of your equipment from being yanked or pulled into the water. This has saved my loss of many of rods and reels while bank fishing for big redfish.
I found you about 3 Catfish videos ago, If there's one thing I love it's a Man who knows his enemy. You Sir are a Master, I've only seen my younger brother catch Cats like that and always been amazed by it. I'm the Old Bank Fisherman. I'll sit there for hours, the peace the Sun most of the time the smell of the Water. Just don't act fast enough and miss far more than I hook. Learned a few things watching and can't wait to see more. Truly great videos so much fun.
I'm a 65 year old grandma who likes to watch you catch fish so I can teach my small grandchildren how to fish at my dock. Gosh you make it look so easy! You are sure a talented fisherman, very entertaining and I love your Christian witness. Thanks for your tips. Now if I could just catch a fish! (My young grandchildren are way better at catching fish than I am.)
Richard u inspired me to catch big fish on light tackle. I landed a 22.7lb striper on 12lbs test. Super sporty and it was a battle. Also your crappie techniques got me on a few on the river here in california. We appreciate ur tips
Just wanted to say, Im sitting here tying double snell hook rigs up for fishing tomorrow. Im tying away and thinking I just wish I could get the leader to lay flatter on the front hook. Then here comes you showing me how to tie a knot my pops told me about 20 years ago that I could never remember. It did the trick perfect, thanks.
Hey Mr Fishing Machine, Do you ever take someone with you for these bigguns?? I'm here in Cullman county Alabama and would consider it an honor to be fishing with you sometime
Richard gene the fishing machine before the end of july you need to do a couple of fishing vids with catalpa worms in a creek and on the river or lake . would be some awesome videos
Mr. Gene I would love to go catfishing with you sir I used to live in Alabama and loved the fishing but I live in Kentucky now and the fishing isn't the same so please allow me to go out with you one time and catch a mess
Man, love your videos! I’ve recently implemented your techniques into my cat fishing here in Texas and I’m catching more. The no weight thing is miraculous! I’ve always fought with added weight as for as presentation. No weight is 👍🏻
Indeed, brother, it sinks super slow. If you want to get soft plastic out a little further, a split shot will work. Long as it's not too heavy also, the soft plastic will still sink slow with a small or 2 small split shots. 😊
Hell yeah 7 is a lucky number ' your a legend grabbin them blue cats in the jaw bare handed they can bust a knuckle ' great video dude ' I haven't been catfishin in 2 years I've been chasing trouts and bass and I think ima go back catfishin 🎣🎣🎣
Thank you ! It’s so refreshing to see a video from a genuine expert. No $1,000 rods and reels, no bullshitting for sponsors. Just pure unvarnished “FISHING”.
I waded into a Florida lake through the reeds, in early Spring, with my Dad when 11 years old and caught a fine 5 pounds or so big mouth bass. That fish is still on my wall because my Dad was the major fisherman. Got my picture in the paper and everything. We took the dog who hated water but launched himself into the reeds with us. Good boy! He grabbed that fish when I reeled it into the reeds and he didn't make a mark on that fish. That dog got a nice piece of fish and steak with his dinner that evening. Oh, he was a mixed breed Dalmation and Lab.
I loved this episode. I'm near 70 and, while fishing from a boat is one of life's greatest joys, bank fishing still brings the most happiness to that little boy inside of me. Much obliged.
Nobody around, “excuse me.” immediately subscribing lol.
Haha yup! I felt like he was talking to me, I even moved my head back a little!! 🤣
😂
The knowledge you have shared with us all has caught me multiple fish over the 40lb mark and I cannot thank you enough for your contribution to the fishing community. Not many old school folk are so willing to share secrets. I'm 24 and this is some of the stuff I'll be teaching my son has he grows up. You are a blessing and a legend.
~~Regards from Southern Indiana,
Your's truly a bluecollar single Dad.
I love that you’re doing right by your son
I was gonna go fishin tomorrow but all the need was met in this video. Cheap gear, no boat. You sir are the epitome of a true angler. Thank you.
Richard Gene The Fishing Machine is what every RUclips channel should be. Pure fishing and advice throughout the whole video. Awesome content!
On that first fish, I nearly stood up and started yelling “get him Richard!” “Get him”. WOOOOOOOOOOOO
that first cat was HUGE!!!!
wassup lojo
If that's what you call huge come on down to buggs island VA and get some regular 50 lbers
Lojo yoo
@@cheheehehe6562 where are you from? I'm from South Boston, VA. I go to Buggs all the time when I'm home.
@@devonasjohnson139 clarksville VA I stay right by Kerr lake the amount of large cats in here is ridiculous, and I catch em without a boat
This guy has the gift of country gab son!!!
Hahaha!
I CANT BELIEVE SOMEONE IS HATING
THE FISHING MACHINE...!!!!!
🤨
BEST FISHING CHANNEL IN RUclips
Aggeed
I agree best channel
Agreed. The best fishing channel on RUclips
Probably his "wardrobe"? Dang Bama fans LOL
agreed
Hey... YEAH!!! This guy has forgot more than we'll ever know about fishing. Yes sir.
Wow, it may be the moonshine talking but you just made me cry like a baby. My grandfather talked just like you and he's the man who taught me how to go catfishing. Loved the video and you have a new subscriber. I'm trying this tonight in the Tennessee River from Alabama
That would be my best day of fishing. To Richard gene it's just another day. Truly a fishing machine and a legend.
I love this guy lmao
“Turn your head if yur a lil squeamish, but this is the reality of fishin.” (“Haha, oh me!”)
...
“ima cut its head awff”
🤣🤣🤣
Haa
I already told you I’m fishing ,
Simon Duvtrout
I already told you I’m fishing kk
May I please go fishing with you, would really help with my PTSD, depression and anxiety. May God keep you safe, healthy and catching great fish.
“My god tore my hands all to pieces, I love it!”
This is the most entertaining fishing channel on RUclips.
I used to love fishing but haven’t fished in about 15 years. Just started taking my 4 year old out every Monday and it has been the absolute best time of my life. Thanks for providing amazing content that is both entertaining and educational. 👍🏼
This dude is a whole legend.
Richard, you are my favorite fisherman on RUclips! You make great videos that are clean and fun to watch! Keep up the good work!
“That thing stinks!” Continues to make the goofiest funniest faces I’ve ever seen in my life 😂
I'm 67 and just getting back to fishing after 10 years of break and this video helps me refresh my memory. I had lost of fun watching you catch those giant cats. Great video thanks for sharing. Cheers from Canada.
I love genuine country folk. They're very nice and genuine in their demeanor.
Richard Gene..... Truly one of the good ole boys!! Ain't no fake nothing coming out of this man!! Good on ya!
That big game line is hard to beat. Good cats .
Man I wish I had someone like you to learn how to fish.
That’s an old river monster. Great catch.
Cast it as "fur" as you can. Lmao. Love the cat fish videos
Lmao
Gotta' cast fur to catch a cat. Thank you for your service.
Davis DeLoach a great catch whooplar
Literally went to the comments just to see if anyone picked that out🤣 glad it was the first thing lol
My new favorite word!! "Fur" ..I'm gonna run that word " fur"in the ground
I had to laugh when you put the little stick in the catfish’s mouth to prevent from getting bit again. I’m going to try the knot you explained with the circle hook. Thank you for your excellent fishing videos.
This guy is so humble and down to earth gotta love him plus he made it happen
This was one of the best fishing videos I’ve seen!
Good job Richard! Keep up the good work. More people need to fish.
Loved this. Reminds me of my grandpa❤️
I just want him to narrate my whole life
Notice no thumbs down W
😂
"As you can see here this kid is about as ugly as they come"
*you get laid*
RGTFM: Whoo. WHOOOOOO!!!!
That would be amazing
I know how to catch fish but this guy is a pro. And explains ever thing he does. And makes a good video. My grandson has learned a lot from his videos and other videos. Thanks for the video.
Richard. I'm Richard to. Stumbled onto your video today. You cheered me up. Haven't been able to fish for over a year cuz my health. Has been a long year. I bet you Richard that a pair of leather gloves in your back pocket will help a little bit. I'm going to find some more of your vids and watch them. Later rich
What part of the country do you live in ? I bet(if you're up to it) we could get a viewer to take you out fishing. STEP UP FELLAS, LET'S HELP THIS GUY OUT.
Arizona here
Louisiana here fish mostly the Red River
Richard, you need your buy yourself a pair of barbed wire gloves for handling big cats, I enjoy all your videos. You're absolutely, exceptionally great. Elmo was lazy on that trip.
@@Coltwollsch me too the current is the biggest problem
God bless you and keep catching the big ones
IM a fisherman myself. I am so glad I found your channel... You have taught me so much tips. Greatttt video buddy
Richard Gene the Fishing machine! Love your videos Brother. I haven't fished in 15 years, but they say its like alot of other things, so Im relearning it all!!
Ur the most entertaining fisherman on RUclips that I’ve seen kudos keep up the great work
Nice cat! I cut up some shad into big chunks, put them in a coffee can, then pour a couple cups of olive oil on them and one half cup of minced garlic, then let it sit in the refrigerator for a couple days. It makes some amazing catfish bait...mostly catch channel cats and blues, but they're always big. Usually 25 to 40 pounds. Caught quite a few that were in the 60 pound range too. I reckon that the garlic smell is what turns em on...but not sure.
I give this man total respect!!!,he is the real deal!!
That was some awesome blue cats right there !! 👍
I genuinely love you RGTFM. Not many RUclipsrs willing to lip a catfish for their subs ! God Bless you buddy 🙏
This movie has inspired me to go catfishing on the Delaware river today even though the Jersey shore has been on FIRE with pelagics. Wear those thumb scars with pride! Well done sir.
I'm a strict bass fisherman and watching this video last night I decided I'd throw out a catfish line and sure enough I caught a 10 lb blue biggest catfish I've ever caught. Great video thanks you're awesome
Picked up a new hobby?
Mr. Machine, a few words of advice, when big fish fishing like this video is showing. Please use a 10 or 12 foot long lanyard tied to the handle of your poles and then to the solid heavy anchor of your choice, this will save the loss of your equipment from being yanked or pulled into the water. This has saved my loss of many of rods and reels while bank fishing for big redfish.
I about lost my shit when he grabbed the plant with the thorns on it! Them hands took a beating today!
😂😂
I found you about 3 Catfish videos ago, If there's one thing I love it's a Man who knows his enemy. You Sir are a Master, I've only seen my younger brother catch Cats like that and always been amazed by it. I'm the Old Bank Fisherman. I'll sit there for hours, the peace the Sun most of the time the smell of the Water. Just don't act fast enough and miss far more than I hook. Learned a few things watching and can't wait to see more. Truly great videos so much fun.
LOL when that second one bit him... I had that this morning with a fat little bullhead. Strong jaws can really beat your hands up. Awesome Video!
I'm a 65 year old grandma who likes to watch you catch fish so I can teach my small grandchildren how to fish at my dock. Gosh you make it look so easy! You are sure a talented fisherman, very entertaining and I love your Christian witness. Thanks for your tips. Now if I could just catch a fish! (My young grandchildren are way better at catching fish than I am.)
Great video! That technique with the stick is genius.
I love this guy. I live up here in the Northwest so it's nice to see different kind of fishing on the other side of the country :)
I'd love to go fishing with this guy. He definitely knows his stuff and he seems like a cool guy
20:45 "And remember go fishing when you can, cause its gooood for ya!"
This man is the best!!!
Awsome I watch every video . You have taught me so much thank you richard. I think i am going cat fishing.
Good stuff
Jimmy cox u got the fever. I been catfishing almost every day this year lol I got the fever
Jimmy Cox you we got da same last name 😮
Jimmy Cox I am so glad
Good Lord Richard Gene! Now you got me wantin to go fish the Wolf River for some cat and I just Bass fish! Lol
13:13 Richard that cat chomped down on you and was growlin at you . He meant to hurt you for messin with him that day 😄👍🇺🇸
I felt his pain on that one lol. One chomped on me a couple weeks ago. Woooo weeee, that shit didn't feel good at all lol.
pleasure to see your videos, thank you sir!
Richard u inspired me to catch big fish on light tackle. I landed a 22.7lb striper on 12lbs test. Super sporty and it was a battle. Also your crappie techniques got me on a few on the river here in california. We appreciate ur tips
He'll sure have you thinkin about trying to catch jaws on some floss won't he?
@@johnnyreb9398😂
Just wanted to say, Im sitting here tying double snell hook rigs up for fishing tomorrow. Im tying away and thinking I just wish I could get the leader to lay flatter on the front hook. Then here comes you showing me how to tie a knot my pops told me about 20 years ago that I could never remember. It did the trick perfect, thanks.
You make it look easy those are some huge fish, thank you for sharing your great videos with us.
That's the most fun I've had watching somebody else fish...ever! Thanks for sharing.
Hey Mr Fishing Machine,
Do you ever take someone with you for these bigguns?? I'm here in Cullman county Alabama and would consider it an honor to be fishing with you sometime
Hey I’m located in cullman as well
I'm in Marengo County
A fisherman's dream fishing trip...Congratz brother !!!
Dag gone ur hilarious Richard gene!!!! Love ur videos, thank you for taking time to teach what you have learned! God bless!!!!
My catches are getting big thanks to your wisdom. Thank you Richard Gene the fishing machine! WOOOOOOOOOOO
Mr Richard you did the damn thang! 😎👍
Awesome catch there!
Biggest blue I ever seened caught..great job..I enjoyed that as much as you
Without a doubt my favorite fishing RUclipsrs! Tons of knowledge and a great entertainer! Earned another sub! Keep it up!
“Way out yonder way!!” Haha hell yeah!
Richard gene the fishing machine before the end of july you need to do a couple of fishing vids with catalpa worms in a creek and on the river or lake . would be some awesome videos
The reel was made in the 60's before you were born ? Yes....you Sir are a true fisherman.
Every video you make is worth my time. Surely took your time. Well spent & blessed to witness!
LOL! Has a tiny scratch... "He dun tore my hands up to pieces!"😅 Love this guy!
Man i love catfishing. Never caught one that big!
Can't get enough of your content..... thank you
I’m really surprised Elmo didn’t yell at that big rig jake braking when you were trying to fish! Woo! On a serious note those are some massive cats!
I saw his tackle and rods and was like this man over doing it for a 5 pound catty and then I see this guy pull out this hog 😂 nice catch
97vipa 5 lb catty shit where do you live even the fish must smoke crack
@@benjimatthews3436 probably the west coast like me. the catfish here are fucking tiny.
Im from delaware and the catfish are friggin pitiful. Youll be lucky to get a cat even remotely close to 5 lbs
Benji Matthews Hamilton Ontario. Horrible cats but least we have trout/salmon runs!
defend your face right? Even 5 pounds is pushing it I think the biggest I’ve seen was 5 pounds and saw it on Facebook.
10:27 Catch and release; mark of a true sportsman. Nice work, sir!
Just found your channel a week or so ago and I am really enjoying your videos! Thanks for taking the time to make em!
Sight fishing for big catfish on the banks of Lake Mead used to be great fun years ago when I lived in that area...... good show !!!
Absolutely love watching you fish Gene!
Great job Richard! I swear I think you might be the most knowledgeable fisherman I've ever seen! WOOO!🤲 WOOO!
He done tore that thumb dere all to pieces 😎
😂😂😂
Lmao
Lmaoo
His goddamn accent is thick lol.getm catfish
Your the catchingnest cat fish man I know.
I can eat a whole month with one of those fish. "Great Job"
That looks super fun! Takes a lil work to tire that fish out before you could land him. Nice Job!!
Mr. Gene I would love to go catfishing with you sir I used to live in Alabama and loved the fishing but I live in Kentucky now and the fishing isn't the same so please allow me to go out with you one time and catch a mess
Man, love your videos! I’ve recently implemented your techniques into my cat fishing here in Texas and I’m catching more. The no weight thing is miraculous! I’ve always fought with added weight as for as presentation. No weight is 👍🏻
Indeed, brother, it sinks super slow. If you want to get soft plastic out a little further, a split shot will work. Long as it's not too heavy also, the soft plastic will still sink slow with a small or 2 small split shots. 😊
Best sportsman on the water....respect....
Holy Cow what a fish 🇺🇸👍" You are the Man ". " The Machine "
Hell yeah 7 is a lucky number ' your a legend grabbin them blue cats in the jaw bare handed they can bust a knuckle ' great video dude ' I haven't been catfishin in 2 years I've been chasing trouts and bass and I think ima go back catfishin 🎣🎣🎣
Richard gene you are awesome. Thanks the great vids brother.
Richard Gene, I’m going to show you how to fish one of these days!!!! Lol. Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.
Man you almost need an engine hoist near the shore for those monsters!
Mr Gene - love your videos. Remind me of my ole daddy and him teachin' me to fish when i was a youngin. Take care and keep haulin' lunkers.
Hey man congrats! I felt your anxiety and happiness like I caught them myself.
Sitting at work watching & listening to fishing makes a bad day better.