This tip works. Here it is Nov. 26, 2023, 47 degrees outside Ft Payne. Pond fly fishing. What a morning catching and releasing. The trailer fly idea is spot on. I just found this video Saturday evening. Yay!
I fish the same way when bluegills are on beds, it’s a blast. I had two crazy things happen last year. A 4 pound small mouth on popping bug, and a 22 pound buffalo carp. Had to chase both with trolling motor.
Richard Gene been watching your videos for quite a while and don't think I've ever stopped to say thanks for all the laughs and fishing content. So, thanks man.
That is my 89 year old dads favorite fishing. Every May I take a week off work when the spawn starts. I take my dad fishing every day. We have never used tippers and leaders. We use 10lb mono. It helps float the spiders better and will rip them off lily pads and reeds without breakin. It doesn't seem to effect the fish any. We use Betts black sponge spiders. When we hit it right. We catch between 100-200 Big Bluegills each day. We only keep 6 a day and no more than 3 off one set of beds.Also won't keep anything over 9.5 inches.
Back in the 1960's I used a popper similar to that called a Glo Popper, bought at a local store in Paducah, Ky. They did glow alright but on Kentucky Lake they were fantastic all day long. Now I have to get that old Shakespeare Fly Rod out and dust it off. Thank you for the great videos RG!
That’s some fancy fishing Richard Gene. You have the most enjoyable fishing videos on RUclips. They remind me of watching Roland Martin and Jimmy Houston when I was a kid.
Thanks for the fly fishing trip. It reminded me of going to Wyoming to fish with my new brother in law nearly forty years ago. Your much better at fly fishing than I was. My brother in law explained to me quickly the fly fishing was for tourists and people in Wyoming fish with worms. We caught some nice trout in small creeks with plain old earth worms. Probably saved him a fly rod. Thank you for lifting everyone’s spirits when times are tough. John from Waxahachie Tx.
I love catching panfish on flies. I even run a couple miles down the road to fish a little pond on my lunch break at work. If nothing else, it keeps me in casting practice. Also, you never know if your going to hook into a largemouth. I was gifted a nice, vintage Wright & McGill 3/5wt rod, and I'm getting a 3/4wt MaxCatch Eco reel (brown trout color) for Christmas. I also have a cheap Pfleuger 5/6wt combo I got from Dick's years ago. Next step, probably a 7/8wt for light saltwater fishing. (Schoolie stripers, snapper blues, weakies, etc.) That's the best thing about living in South Jersey...both freshwater and saltwater opportunities! Keep up the good work!
I must say I'm impressed with your willingness to explore the fly fishing game. Skillful enough right out of the gate to start "catching" immediately. Good stuff, Ricardo !!
You are always on time. I recently purchased my first fly rod and I've been looking for all the training I get. Well, you came through just like you always do. I appreciate what you do.
I’m sure you’ve already seen this but mad river outfitters has a plethora of fantastic and helpful information about starting out in fly fishing, I’m starting my journey now and I’m fortunate to have access to it so early on
There's in depth videos on fly fishing how to cast and rig them. Watch a bunch of times. Then, get a practice rubber lure, go to a football field, and practice. 😊
I just got my first fly rig for Fathers Day and immediately went to your page. Did this exact rig and caught a mess of brim and a 2lbs largemouth on my first day. Thanks a million Gene !!
Ive only started watching you at the start of this week and honestly mate I enjoy all your videos!! The great thing is Im learning things along the way while watching your videos i might be able to put some of your ideas and tricks of the trade into my fishing style here in North Queensland australia!! Keep up the great work mate👍
The old "Popper and a Dropper" trick catches fish for sure. I haven't done any real fly fishing I've just messed around with friends' fly rods in the driveway. I might have to fix that. Thanks again for taking us fishing with you. I never complain about it I just and get in the truck while grinning like a mule eating briars.
Without him we are nothing...I use that almost every time I pray! Just bought a fly rod last week and it is sooooo fun. Thanks for the fun videos. Oh yeah, tell Elmo it will all be OK.
It’s so good to see another fisherman having fun I just love your videos man. I mostly bottom fish for catfish and carp now but I grew up on the Stockton delta bank fishing for stripper and sturgeon. At a certain point I started float tubing with a nine foot nine weight fly Rod and those stripper would tow me around while I reeled them in that was fun. Watching you fish with light line made me go get a light spinning Rod and that is a lot of fun after years of heavy ugly stiks for cats. Fishing is where I feel close to nature. I’m an OTR Trucker and I keep a Rod in the truck so I’m always ready just pick up a day license and go. Thank you for these videos.
Keep it up, Richard! Fly fishing, as you said, is definitely a sport. But just as much, it’s an art that’s tough to master at times. I’ve been fly fishing for at least 10 years and still consider myself a beginner. Would love to see you catch a big bass on a fly rod!
Dad and I always used red worms on a long shank hook with our fly rods. We called the thick headed bluegills,”Grillaknots”, and they were a blast to catch! Thanks for bringing back the memory of my father and I spending time together on the water. Stay blessed!!
This brings back a lot of memories of me and my uncle going to guntersville during the mayfly hatch. We would always stop a Cricket Hall and get a card full of popping flys to fish with. I appreciate you doing this video.
Who in the world disliked this video. You got issues bro. I love ya Richard. I am trying to get better at fishing at Lake Weiss and you help me more than anyone on RUclips. Thank you and God bless you.
Richard, I've followed you since I started fishing and you've been a constant inspiration. My fishing journey has led me to be an avid fly fisherman (although I fish with spinning gear plenty still) but I have to say it makes me so happy to see you using a fly rod! Love the cane rod and telescopic rod videos too. Grateful for you and your passion for fishing, it always makes me happy to watch your videos. Please do another small creek adventure soon!
I grew up fishing creeks and ponds with ultralight tackle and fly rods. Big shell crackers and bluegill were for eating, and smallmouth were for fighting and releasing. The first rod I bought my wife was a fly rod and we would spend hours with popping bugs and cook fish for our friends and later our kids and friends. Love to see you changing it up and bringing back old memories. It’s so nice to watch a channel where your not a fishing snob. A real fisherman likes the challenge of catching all species of fish. Thanks Richard.
"I'm a beginner", he said. I understand what you were trying to say, but when it comes to catching a fish......Richard Gene wasn't a beginner even when he began. We love ya Richard Gene!
One of my fondest memories is my dad teaching me how to use a fly rod. His stuff got stolen and I never could remember what we used till seeing this video. Thank you for bringing back the memory
Richard, I’m relatively new to fly fishing but I followed your advice tonight and hooked up a dozen bluegill in less than 40 mins using this method! Thanks you for making my summer fishing in my backyard more active!
Richard. I was excited to see you pick up a fly rod. Like you I first learned to fish with a fly rod as a 10 y/o. My father fished almost exclusively with the fly. He was born in Lacy Springs and grew up in Guntersville. Although I have fished cold water all over the country I have enjoyed catching in the salt as well. As you know having spent much of your life near the salt it can be very effective for many salt water species. My greatest joy now is pursuing stream smallmouth. I have also developed a a great interest in fishing for Alabama Bass and Coosa Bass species on the streams like the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers in Al and others in Al, Tn and Georgia. I really enjoy your videos. I watch everything you produce. I appreciate you and look forward to seeing you chase Bass on Guntersville with your fly rod. Thanks so much. Bill May
There is not a better way out there to catch bream. You just can’t beat a popping bug! We used to even tie about a 4’ leader, and fish with a porcupine quill and a cricket just so I could keep fish with a fly rod. Brought back a lot of memories. Thanks for this one Mr Richard! Stay safe and God Bless. Joe in MS
Thank you Richard. Great video that encourages me to using a fly rod like I did many years ago. Instead of a nymph , we’d sometimes use a number 8 hook and a cricket or piece of worm. Love the scripture in the description. Praise God!
Wow! So much fun. I haven't fished much in my adult life but growing up we fished for Bluegill full floating with "poppin'" bugs. No nymph, just a single cork bug. Thanks for the memories.
Last year I started fly fishing lower Guntersville. Been wet legging the feeder creeks of Guntersville and Wheeler for years, sometimes for gar in the summer. I love your videos, especially the creek ones. Reminds me so much of fishing with my grandpa as a kid. Keep up the great work and I hope to see you on the water one day.
Man Richard you are an amazing fisherman and thank you for all of your advice you've helped me catch more fish this year than I ever have in my life God bless you and Mama Sue as well have a great career on RUclips I know you will you're one of the best
Thanks Richard for the fly trip! My dad used to trout fish in North Georgia using worms and corn but on a fly rod because of the reach. A friend took me last fall to a trophy stream, showed me some basics and turned me loose. Like most fishermen I came home and bought an Orvis combo. Going to get after some bluegill. I appreciate the videos and your testimony. God's blessings
cool to see you try it out! a small tip: always keep that line under your rod hand finger. the way youre setting the hook by pulling on the fly line can also be called the "get away from my fly!".
I've fly-fished for bream for 50 years. I like using the rig you did today but still like the popper alone. I've started fishing out of a kayak which really changes your presentations. I've had to work on my roll casting for narrow creeks. There is nothing like catching a Smalley on a light tackle. From Pickwick Lake, have a good day..
Love ya Richard Gene! Your vids are not only entertaining, but informative as well, and there is not another channel that I watch that puts so many smiles on my face as yours. Good health to you and yours, and keep em coming!
Hey Richard! Love seeing you use the long rod to catch bream! The popper-dropper combination has been my favorite for years and is a slayer here in Louisiana. Keep practicing and you'll catch a bunch with that long rod! Thanks for the video. I love going fishing (virtually) with you when I can't be out on the water!
I have three fly rods, an Eagle Claw nine foot, an Eagle Claw fly/spin five piece backpack rod and a handmade split bamboo #5 that I had a friend make just for panfish. Now, thanks to Richard, I’ve got to use them. Doggonnit.
Richard side pressure on the rod helps land the fish , pulling straight up not much pressure side ways much more , hope this helps , and finally a flie fishing video from the machine !!
Richard I am just now getting back into my fly fishing again. You have inspired me and I cant wait to try that drop rig. Ordered me a new fly rod combo yesterday and should be here Friday. Look out bluegill here I come.
That's so funny, I just picked up my fly rod also after years of not using it. I'm hooked again. Keep it up, I'd like to see some fly fishing videos. Thanks
Great video. I caught about forty bluegills yesterday on my Dad's fly rod. He showed me how to use it when I was thirteen an now I'm 49. I used a small hook and a chartreuse one inch gulp minnow. Gulp minnows are great. I love the dual fly set up. I'll try it next time. Thanks Richard.
Finally something good to watch during these tragic times, thanks brother.
agreed!!!!!
We always called that rig “a popper and a dropper!” Deadly set up most days. Thanks Richard
Richard, you are STILL my favorite fishing show. God bless you and Moma Sue!
Omg I clicked so fast! My grandpa gave me his old fly rods and I searched for richards fly fishing videos about a week ago and nothing but now this!
Same! My dad just gave me one of his old ones, I'm excited to start practicing my casts and catch some fish!
That methods cool and all but the squirrel 🐿 Tail jig caught fish faster keep it simple And smile your fly is open for the season haaaaa
This tip works. Here it is Nov. 26, 2023, 47 degrees outside Ft Payne. Pond fly fishing. What a morning catching and releasing. The trailer fly idea is spot on. I just found this video Saturday evening. Yay!
I fish the same way when bluegills are on beds, it’s a blast. I had two crazy things happen last year. A 4 pound small mouth on popping bug, and a 22 pound buffalo carp. Had to chase both with trolling motor.
And if you don’t have that you wouldn’t have caught it that’s awesome man
Do some more fly fishing Richard. I can only watch this video so many times 😂😂😂 Love the work you do, thanks for reinvigorating my love for fishing.
Richard Gene been watching your videos for quite a while and don't think I've ever stopped to say thanks for all the laughs and fishing content.
So, thanks man.
Thanks for taking me fishing with you Richard while I’m working from home. Whoo!
That is my 89 year old dads favorite fishing. Every May I take a week off work when the spawn starts. I take my dad fishing every day. We have never used tippers and leaders. We use 10lb mono. It helps float the spiders better and will rip them off lily pads and reeds without breakin. It doesn't seem to effect the fish any. We use Betts black sponge spiders. When we hit it right. We catch between 100-200 Big Bluegills each day. We only keep 6 a day and no more than 3 off one set of beds.Also won't keep anything over 9.5 inches.
I just told my wife, I want to be like Richard Gene when I grow up, and I meant it doggone it
exactly this
Cause it's good fer ya! DOGGONE WOOOOOOOOOO!
Richard Jean the fishing machine
I want to be like him also but I'm already grown
This place is magical, has beautiful fish, congratulations fisherman your fishing was incredible.
*HUG!!!* 👍😎
Back in the 1960's I used a popper similar to that called a Glo Popper, bought at a local store in Paducah, Ky. They did glow alright but on Kentucky Lake they were fantastic all day long. Now I have to get that old Shakespeare Fly Rod out and dust it off. Thank you for the great videos RG!
That’s some fancy fishing Richard Gene. You have the most enjoyable fishing videos on RUclips. They remind me of watching Roland Martin and Jimmy Houston when I was a kid.
Without Him, we’re nothing! Best advice!
Without God we’re nothing
Thanks for the fly fishing trip. It reminded me of going to Wyoming to fish with my new brother in law nearly forty years ago. Your much better at fly fishing than I was. My brother in law explained to me quickly the fly fishing was for tourists and people in Wyoming fish with worms. We caught some nice trout in small creeks with plain old earth worms. Probably saved him a fly rod.
Thank you for lifting everyone’s spirits when times are tough.
John from Waxahachie Tx.
I love catching panfish on flies. I even run a couple miles down the road to fish a little pond on my lunch break at work. If nothing else, it keeps me in casting practice. Also, you never know if your going to hook into a largemouth. I was gifted a nice, vintage Wright & McGill 3/5wt rod, and I'm getting a 3/4wt MaxCatch Eco reel (brown trout color) for Christmas. I also have a cheap Pfleuger 5/6wt combo I got from Dick's years ago. Next step, probably a 7/8wt for light saltwater fishing. (Schoolie stripers, snapper blues, weakies, etc.) That's the best thing about living in South Jersey...both freshwater and saltwater opportunities! Keep up the good work!
Loving Richard Gene learning the popper dropper. Best ever!
Yessss! Finally!!! Get you some little clouser minnows Richard and go after them crappie with the new fly rod.
I must say I'm impressed with your willingness to explore the fly fishing game. Skillful enough right out of the gate to start "catching" immediately. Good stuff, Ricardo !!
You are always on time. I recently purchased my first fly rod and I've been looking for all the training I get. Well, you came through just like you always do. I appreciate what you do.
I’m sure you’ve already seen this but mad river outfitters has a plethora of fantastic and helpful information about starting out in fly fishing, I’m starting my journey now and I’m fortunate to have access to it so early on
There's in depth videos on fly fishing how to cast and rig them. Watch a bunch of times. Then, get a practice rubber lure, go to a football field, and practice. 😊
My new favorite fishing channel!!!!! Your an absolute blast to watch !!!! 🤘🏻
Yesssss bro I feel like this man is talking to me like he is fishing with me it’s great😂
Thanks for all you do I love watching your videos. You are the GOAT!!!
This was the only way my grandfather would fish for pan fish. He got me hooked on it when I was about 13. It's an absolute blast.
Richard Gene the fly fishing machine. Love fishing this way.
I just got my first fly rig for Fathers Day and immediately went to your page. Did this exact rig and caught a mess of brim and a 2lbs largemouth on my first day. Thanks a million Gene !!
Mr. Gene you are truly a treasure to RUclips and more importantly to the sport of fishing. God bless
I’d would love to see more of the fly fishing videos.
Catching gills on a fly rod is sooooo much fun
Ive only started watching you at the start of this week and honestly mate I enjoy all your videos!! The great thing is Im learning things along the way while watching your videos i might be able to put some of your ideas and tricks of the trade into my fishing style here in North Queensland australia!! Keep up the great work mate👍
Richard I love the different techniques u use its a pleasure to watch you coming to you from Lenoir Nc foot hills
Thanks Richard! Thanks for all of the great videos!
The old "Popper and a Dropper" trick catches fish for sure. I haven't done any real fly fishing I've just messed around with friends' fly rods in the driveway. I might have to fix that.
Thanks again for taking us fishing with you. I never complain about it I just and get in the truck while grinning like a mule eating briars.
Without him we are nothing...I use that almost every time I pray! Just bought a fly rod last week and it is sooooo fun. Thanks for the fun videos.
Oh yeah, tell Elmo it will all be OK.
It’s so good to see another fisherman having fun I just love your videos man. I mostly bottom fish for catfish and carp now but I grew up on the Stockton delta bank fishing for stripper and sturgeon. At a certain point I started float tubing with a nine foot nine weight fly Rod and those stripper would tow me around while I reeled them in that was fun. Watching you fish with light line made me go get a light spinning Rod and that is a lot of fun after years of heavy ugly stiks for cats. Fishing is where I feel close to nature. I’m an OTR Trucker and I keep a Rod in the truck so I’m always ready just pick up a day license and go. Thank you for these videos.
Love his enthusiasm and love for fishing a true fishing machine
Keep it up, Richard! Fly fishing, as you said, is definitely a sport. But just as much, it’s an art that’s tough to master at times. I’ve been fly fishing for at least 10 years and still consider myself a beginner. Would love to see you catch a big bass on a fly rod!
Fly rod fishing for bass is so much fun! Keep these fly rod videos coming!
This man right here got me back to fishin again - keep the videos comin
I have fly fished floating, & sinking flies before. I WISH I was smart enough to have thought to do BOTH on the same rod! AWESOME video my friend!
Best dog gone channel on RUclips. Richard is a serious fisherman with a great sense of humor. Wooooo!
Thank you Richard I think I too will be trying fly fishing! God bless!!
Dad and I always used red worms on a long shank hook with our fly rods. We called the thick headed bluegills,”Grillaknots”, and they were a blast to catch! Thanks for bringing back the memory of my father and I spending time together on the water. Stay blessed!!
This brings back a lot of memories of me and my uncle going to guntersville during the mayfly hatch. We would always stop a Cricket Hall and get a card full of popping flys to fish with. I appreciate you doing this video.
I used your tip tonight at our local lake and caught some big bluegills. And i never used a fly rod until I watched you.
Who in the world disliked this video. You got issues bro. I love ya Richard. I am trying to get better at fishing at Lake Weiss and you help me more than anyone on RUclips. Thank you and God bless you.
Richard, I've followed you since I started fishing and you've been a constant inspiration. My fishing journey has led me to be an avid fly fisherman (although I fish with spinning gear plenty still) but I have to say it makes me so happy to see you using a fly rod! Love the cane rod and telescopic rod videos too. Grateful for you and your passion for fishing, it always makes me happy to watch your videos. Please do another small creek adventure soon!
I think this video finally convinced me to go and get a fly rod. Looking forward to more videos of you catchin em on the fly!
I grew up fishing creeks and ponds with ultralight tackle and fly rods. Big shell crackers and bluegill were for eating, and smallmouth were for fighting and releasing. The first rod I bought my wife was a fly rod and we would spend hours with popping bugs and cook fish for our friends and later our kids and friends. Love to see you changing it up and bringing back old memories.
It’s so nice to watch a channel where your not a fishing snob. A real fisherman likes the challenge of catching all species of fish. Thanks Richard.
Richard Gene for President! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 thank you sir for bringing happiness into this world when we need it the most. Bless you and your family
Oh man that shop too. That place looks great!
"I'm a beginner", he said. I understand what you were trying to say, but when it comes to catching a fish......Richard Gene wasn't a beginner even when he began. We love ya Richard Gene!
“I will get good at it” he’s committing? HELL YES
Gene i want you to know i almost get more enjoyment out of watching you and Elmo than i do fishing . Thanks for all ya'll do !!
Dad used to love trying to wrestle catfish out of brush piles with a fly rod. He won some and he lost some but he loved it.
You keep doing that Richard, and you will catch your bass before you know it. Great video. thanks my friend.
Might be the best video this year. Definitely the best ending! You about took spill! I'm going to dig my fly rod out and see what I can catch....
One of my fondest memories is my dad teaching me how to use a fly rod. His stuff got stolen and I never could remember what we used till seeing this video. Thank you for bringing back the memory
Richard, I’m relatively new to fly fishing but I followed your advice tonight and hooked up a dozen bluegill in less than 40 mins using this method! Thanks you for making my summer fishing in my backyard more active!
Richard. I was excited to see you pick up a fly rod. Like you I first learned to fish with a fly rod as a 10 y/o. My father fished almost exclusively
with the fly. He was born in Lacy Springs and grew up in Guntersville. Although I have fished cold water all over the country I have enjoyed catching in the salt as well. As you know having spent much of your life near the salt it can be very effective for many salt water species. My greatest joy now is pursuing stream smallmouth. I have also developed a a great interest in fishing for Alabama Bass and Coosa Bass species on the streams like the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers in Al and others in Al, Tn and Georgia. I really enjoy your videos. I watch everything you produce. I appreciate you and look forward to seeing you chase Bass on Guntersville with your fly rod. Thanks so much. Bill May
Everytime i watch one of your videos it makes my day that much brighter !
There is not a better way out there to catch bream. You just can’t beat a popping bug!
We used to even tie about a 4’ leader, and fish with a porcupine quill and a cricket just so I could keep fish with a fly rod. Brought back a lot of memories. Thanks for this one Mr Richard! Stay safe and God Bless. Joe in MS
You are the greatest. I am a veteran and you make my fishing so much better. Thank you. Hope I can fish with you one day.
Thank you Richard. Great video that encourages me to using a fly rod like I did many years ago. Instead of a nymph , we’d sometimes use a number 8 hook and a cricket or piece of worm. Love the scripture in the description. Praise God!
Still a great teacher of fishing styles and systems but "Crazzzzzzy In Love With Going Fishing As Ever!!!!!!"
Fly tying is my favorite thing to do but fly fishing is Awsome, thanks for the video Richard Gene👍
Learning and laughing at the same time. Love it love it keep your hooks wet!
He really is a fishing machine! One of the best for sure.
Love it. I had a few old fly baits of my dad's and used them till they fell apart. Could kick myself lol but caught alot of fish.
Wow! So much fun. I haven't fished much in my adult life but growing up we fished for Bluegill full floating with "poppin'" bugs. No nymph, just a single cork bug.
Thanks for the memories.
Last year I started fly fishing lower Guntersville. Been wet legging the feeder creeks of Guntersville and Wheeler for years, sometimes for gar in the summer. I love your videos, especially the creek ones. Reminds me so much of fishing with my grandpa as a kid. Keep up the great work and I hope to see you on the water one day.
Awesome Video Richard! Also, it is great to see you promoting the gentlemen with the fly shop!
Man Richard you are an amazing fisherman and thank you for all of your advice you've helped me catch more fish this year than I ever have in my life God bless you and Mama Sue as well have a great career on RUclips I know you will you're one of the best
Thanks again for a wonderful and informative video, tell you what I need to get out my fly rod. See ya on the water Mr. Richard
My favorite method of fishing, love to hear and see that top water strike.
Thanks Richard for the fly trip! My dad used to trout fish in North Georgia using worms and corn but on a fly rod because of the reach. A friend took me last fall to a trophy stream, showed me some basics and turned me loose. Like most fishermen I came home and bought an Orvis combo. Going to get after some bluegill. I appreciate the videos and your testimony. God's blessings
I love fly fishing for bass with poppers! So much fun, especially when you get a biggin on there... 🤗
Richard is having fun!! Wooooooo thanks
cool to see you try it out! a small tip: always keep that line under your rod hand finger. the way youre setting the hook by pulling on the fly line can also be called the "get away from my fly!".
Every time I get the notification I get happy. Love to watch these
Thanks for this video sir, been wanting to learn how to use flies for gills
I've fly-fished for bream for 50 years. I like using the rig you did today but still like the popper alone. I've started fishing out of a kayak which really changes your presentations. I've had to work on my roll casting for narrow creeks. There is nothing like catching a Smalley on a light tackle. From Pickwick Lake, have a good day..
Love ya Richard Gene! Your vids are not only entertaining, but informative as well, and there is not another channel that I watch that puts so many smiles on my face as yours. Good health to you and yours, and keep em coming!
looks like fun, I'm gonna have to get out my old fly flickers and try this, like you Richard I haven't picked one up in years!
With the Mayfly hatch going on this is a deadly combo. Love fishing with a popper and a dropper.
I'm convinced Richard Gene is the Bob Ross of Fishing. It's all about the peace and joy of fishing.
Worst part about this "we gon let him go" Best Part: Pretty much EVERYTHING else!!
Whoooo!! "Go fishing when ya can"...GREAT Advice!!!
Hey Richard! Love seeing you use the long rod to catch bream! The popper-dropper combination has been my favorite for years and is a slayer here in Louisiana. Keep practicing and you'll catch a bunch with that long rod! Thanks for the video. I love going fishing (virtually) with you when I can't be out on the water!
I have three fly rods, an Eagle Claw nine foot, an Eagle Claw fly/spin five piece backpack rod and a handmade split bamboo #5 that I had a friend make just for panfish. Now, thanks to Richard, I’ve got to use them. Doggonnit.
Richard side pressure on the rod helps land the fish , pulling straight up not much pressure side ways much more , hope this helps , and finally a flie fishing video from the machine !!
Instant like! Love the videos Richard! This is the best fishing channel on RUclips. It's not even close. "WOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Richard I am just now getting back into my fly fishing again. You have inspired me and I cant wait to try that drop rig. Ordered me a new fly rod combo yesterday and should be here Friday. Look out bluegill here I come.
That's so funny, I just picked up my fly rod also after years of not using it. I'm hooked again. Keep it up, I'd like to see some fly fishing videos. Thanks
Richard you make my day no matter how rough it gets ( I'm in the medical field) you ALWAYS make me feel better. God bless you 😇
wooooooooooo! from colorado so i love a fly fishing video! keep it up Richard!
Just awesome! Keep’m coming Richard.
I just inherited a lighyweight fly rod and plan on using it for bluegill/shellcrackers. so perfect video for me to see. Thanks RG
Great video. I caught about forty bluegills yesterday on my Dad's fly rod. He showed me how to use it when I was thirteen an now I'm 49. I used a small hook and a chartreuse one inch gulp minnow. Gulp minnows are great. I love the dual fly set up. I'll try it next time. Thanks Richard.
Richard you are very informative and entertaining fishermen enjoy your videos can’t wait until the next time 👍🏽