I can't believe more guys don't chunk a Jitterbug! I modify the bill to get a better gurgle & it's my fav night time topwater lure for decades. A black one rocks!!
Best advise ever wait till you feel the fish. The torpedo and the whopper plopper are two of my favorites... Those black whopper ploppers are awesome for night fishing...👍🏼
Thanks to this video I went to buy me a whopper plopper and caught my first bass!!! I’m a beginner, love your videos they’re very informative and fun to watch
Please Keep the videos coming ! These videos are what I watch to help get me through the day. I would like to see another kayak video with light tackle.
Richard, I love the fact that you explain and show how you are fishing all your rig ups it is extreemly helpful. I know everyone says this but you really are my favorite fishing youtuber. WOOOOOO, WOOOOO.
I'm with you Richard on the tiny torpedo I caught my PB smallie of 6lbs on one fishing a mayfly hatch a few years ago it and a devils horse are my 2 favorite top water baits!
Wanted to specially say thanks for showing how to exactly work and use these baits, ive gotten sick of other youtubers fishin but dont show how to work or actually use them. Now i see how to correct when i use them next. Thank you so much. Im definetly Will subscribe
I've learned so much about fishing from your videos over the last year - I mean, just the other day I caught a few nice and good sized Largemouth and Spotted bass in a North Atlanta (Georgia) creek that nobody fishes, all while using a Fluke you showed us in one of your creek videos. A lot of people didn't grow up fishing, and/or didn't have fathers or uncles who fished (or knew how to fish - lol), and you're definitely filling that gap for a lot of people. In that sense, your videos, good spirit and unselfish lessons and shared experiences is what we need more in this world. Whether it's fishing or any other past time. Thanks so much and God bless.
I’ve watched a lot of youtubers over the years and I really enjoy yours more than most! Great videos and very informative. I’ve always used lures but after watching some of your videos I really have been enjoying live bait fishing this summer. Little bluegills have been working very well!
Great video as usual! One thing I've heard when fishing the Whopper Plopper...it's best to tie on a barrel swivel to save your line from getting all twisted up if some grass/debris would happen to get caught up where the tail spins. If the whole bait starts rolling, line will be all twisted up!
Your videos are a really, really good watch and much better than some of those so-called brand name guys if you know what I mean. In my opinion yours are more enjoyable because you keep it simple, you keep it real, you keep it very informative, you keep it fun and best of all you know how to keep it so funny! I watch for ALL of these reasons and "cause it's fuuur meeees"! Thank you!!
My dad had an old metal tackle box and it had a baby torpedo in it along with a lot of old wooden plugs. Me and my brothers would walk or ride our bikes a couple of miles to a watershed and we use to catch the fire out of bass with those ole hula poppers. Brings back good memories
A clear zara puppy walking across the water will even get a carp to bite. My favorite lure of all time! I change the hooks on my puppies and on the tiny torpedoes as well. They sit lower but the hooks don't straighten out as bad.
Your videos make me remember fishing trips of 50 years ago...could be why I am such a big fan...in the early 70s I used a torpedo and a lucky 13 to catch a bunch of bass in Arkansas White River bottoms and seven devils swamp...always modified both lures...on the torpedo I used pliers to change the tips on the blade, bending one tip out and one tip in...on the full sized lucky 13, I removed the rear treble hook to make the lure bounce back and up at the end of a chug...in those days nearly every bait I had was black...
The ol hula popper has been my all time favorite for top water pond largemouth bass and river smallies and they love the ol frog color' but them Zara spooks are legendary for blue runners and strippers ' awesome video gene' 🎣🎣🎣
Richard I have lost more fish using top water lures than anything else, and it's exactly like you said..hesitate before you pop. It's hard to do because you see it and react. Great video keep them coming!!
Well, Mr. Richard, you have done it again. If you can do it, I know I can do it too. I have loved fishing since daddy started us fishing in Canada. Keep these video's coming. I learn so much from you.
Hey Richard it is on my bucket list fish with you some day about a year ago my brother-in-law passed away he was my fishing buddy for about 35 years kind of gave up on fishing but watching you put me back on the fishing Trail oh and also when I was a young man I used to sing with Ernie Lee go fishing cuz it's good for you back in a jiffy
The old POP-R is a killer pond bass getter. It’s probably caught as many bass as any other top water . Been around for years and years. Dad swore by them.
I woulda sworn Elmo was under water hooking fish up fer ya but the top water strikes prove me wrong. Unreal how you throw different lures and catch on each of them. Wish I had half the skill you've got.
Love the Whopper Plopper been fishing it for about a year they are amazing I usually burn it smallies love it too the black (loon) and the bone are my favorite keep up the great work!
I like the larger whopper plopper sizes, they seem to make a little bit deeper sound. The 90 size makes a high pitch sound and I seem to catch fewer fish on it. That may just be because I have more confidence and fish the larger one more.
Hey Mr Gene thats a good spot your fishing there's a few good stumps around the bend for black crappie and that spring by the dock that got blown down holds a lot of fish all year round. I enjoy your video's I've learned a bunch from u fish on mighty Elmo
I would say it’s dang good since I caught a pike first time using it! My cousin had one that cost the same price I paid, but for one. And didn’t catch anything. I say it’s a winner!
Zoom Super Speed Craw(Watermelon Red) or Zoom Super Salt Fluke(Watermelon Seed) and an offset shank hook(I like lazer sharp) are my goto for bass fishing. The craw can be used topwater if that's where the fish are biting. I'm in South Louisiana.
As always great video,, nothing fancy just great fishing!! very educational for the everyday working joe.. Thanks, Thanks Mr. Gene you are heaven sent,,, in my opinion... God Bless..
Awesome video! "Top water fishing is a fishing technique second to none". I do a lot of fishing down in Southeast Alabama, on the Chattahoochee River. Love to watch your videos.
Mr. Gene you certainly are the Fishing Machine! Live bait minnows, shad , worms , crayfish. Artificial plastics to topwater you catch em . Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge to help us become better anglers . I noticed you were casting and retrieving back against the current. At least it seemed that way . Is that better ? Thank you again . Oh and by the way . Whooooo !
GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for going over some top water lures and actually explaining and showing HOW TO fish them. Can we see more videos like these for bass fishing? I've never used a top water bait before but now I can go out and try one after watching this demo, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
That's the reason I love that plopper style bait. I can fish it like a buzz bait or like a popper. I bought a few of the berkley choppos . If I'm not throwing that I'm throwing a frog. It's hard to beat that topwater blow up. 👊👍
When i was a kid the baby torpedo was my second favorite lure, Strike king pop'in frog was my #1 despite never catching a single fish on it. short nose gar however love baby torpedo's, my dad always hated it when we would cast for gar.
I love the Whopper plopper I bought a couple of em a while ago and when the fish are in the mood for a top water they will tear them up....I caught 3 fish on 3 casts the other day on the black one
Great action, Richard. Loved it. I’ve got one of those Heddon Tiny Torpedoes. It’s the oldest lure in my box. I’ve caught bass in freshwater and reds in saltwater on it. Great bait.
I just got one of those to try out. It leans to one side when I reel it in? Know what might be causing that? I tie my line directly to it, no extra hardware.
I lov to fish with that Tor petter too!!!!Lol and a Nip a Diddee is a great top water bait.I fish it the same way u do RG I will try that Whopeee Popeeee.God Bless U and yours...Tell mom hello
Try a Rapala 'Rip Stop' jerk bait in about a month....White, light green color. Best fishing I have found on Hartwell Lake, Ga. When the bass are chasing shad on top, this lure is deadly....Moss back a good choice, 4 inch awesome.Suspending ones best.
Gene I’ve watched you for months and I’m a big fan. If you ever get the chance try a “Heddon Torpedo” that’s my favorite top water bait it outfishes all of them the best size is tiny ! WOOOOOO
I use the plopper 75 in the black color, works good for me. I just posted a plopper video on my channel! I love your videos! That Slab Sauce works great!
Love the whopper plopper. Best advice I can give for it is to either sharpen the hooks, real good, or replace em with some good ones. The ones that come from the manufacturer aren't that good. When I replaced the hooks with some good ones I had more hook ups. Always watch the Machine's videos.
Thanks for actually fishing and teaching without advertising 👍👍
That's why he's my favorite fisherman on UA-cam. He's not making videos to advertise he makes them to help you catch fish
When I want to go fishing but I can’t I watch your videos.
When you said that you're older and your reflexes are slower I had to lol at that because it's so true in my case. 😂
“Ahh ur gonna give urself a headache like that” lol I loved that part 😂
Lol..😂😂
@SunnyBunny u fish?
Jake from Statefarm all the time! I just went this past weekend and caught 5 catfish about 15lbs each give or take
@Jasmine A eww, creepy
@Jasmine A no he's not
The Arbogast Jitterbug. Decades-old, but still producing fish!~ I'd rank it up with these three :)
I can't believe more guys don't chunk a Jitterbug! I modify the bill to get a better gurgle & it's my fav night time topwater lure for decades. A black one rocks!!
Best advise ever wait till you feel the fish. The torpedo and the whopper plopper are two of my favorites... Those black whopper ploppers are awesome for night fishing...👍🏼
Thanks to this video I went to buy me a whopper plopper and caught my first bass!!! I’m a beginner, love your videos they’re very informative and fun to watch
My favorite all time fisherman
Please Keep the videos coming ! These videos are what I watch to help get me through the day. I would like to see another kayak video with light tackle.
At 12:20 .... the Baby Torpedo. I've used one for many years, too. Love it. It's caught a lot of bass.
Richard, I love the fact that you explain and show how you are fishing all your rig ups it is extreemly helpful. I know everyone says this but you really are my favorite fishing youtuber. WOOOOOO, WOOOOO.
I love how gently and respectfully he handles and releases fish,after all they are a living creature. If you're not going to eat it be respectful
Very good demonstration. You covered the whole deal. Thanks Gene.
Been with ya since 7k subs! Not a more deserving you tuber. I'll be so happy when you hit 100k
I'm with you Richard on the tiny torpedo I caught my PB smallie of 6lbs on one fishing a mayfly hatch a few years ago it and a devils horse are my 2 favorite top water baits!
Love all the videos Mr. Richard!! Keep up the great work!!!
Best fishing channel I’ve found yet.
Wanted to specially say thanks for showing how to exactly work and use these baits, ive gotten sick of other youtubers fishin but dont show how to work or actually use them. Now i see how to correct when i use them next. Thank you so much. Im definetly
Will subscribe
I just caught my first top water bass last night on a Rage Toad...the coolest thing ever. Actually watching the bite....sweet!
Thank you Richard, I much appreciate your videos and your testimony.
Mr. Gene Love your Chuck Taylors. I have the same pair.
I've learned so much about fishing from your videos over the last year - I mean, just the other day I caught a few nice and good sized Largemouth and Spotted bass in a North Atlanta (Georgia) creek that nobody fishes, all while using a Fluke you showed us in one of your creek videos. A lot of people didn't grow up fishing, and/or didn't have fathers or uncles who fished (or knew how to fish - lol), and you're definitely filling that gap for a lot of people. In that sense, your videos, good spirit and unselfish lessons and shared experiences is what we need more in this world. Whether it's fishing or any other past time. Thanks so much and God bless.
I,ve fished that Creek, 3rd generation ATLANTAN,IF IT HAD WATER IN IT WE FISHED IT.....
Really enjoy your videos, common man fishing, no huff no puff just fishing.
Picked up a devils horse today on your recommendation. First cast had a bite before the initial ripples even died off LOL.
Thank you sir
I’ve watched a lot of youtubers over the years and I really enjoy yours more than most! Great videos and very informative. I’ve always used lures but after watching some of your videos I really have been enjoying live bait fishing this summer. Little bluegills have been working very well!
Great video as usual! One thing I've heard when fishing the Whopper Plopper...it's best to tie on a barrel swivel to save your line from getting all twisted up if some grass/debris would happen to get caught up where the tail spins. If the whole bait starts rolling, line will be all twisted up!
I caught my PB smallie on a Whopper Plopper. He shot up out of the water when he hit it. Weighed 4.5lb.
Just seeing this video and man you didnt disappoint...keep at it "fishing MACHINE".
Your videos are a really, really good watch and much better than some of those so-called brand name guys if you know what I mean. In my opinion yours are more enjoyable because you keep it simple, you keep it real, you keep it very informative, you keep it fun and best of all you know how to keep it so funny! I watch for ALL of these reasons and "cause it's fuuur meeees"! Thank you!!
My dad had an old metal tackle box and it had a baby torpedo in it along with a lot of old wooden plugs. Me and my brothers would walk or ride our bikes a couple of miles to a watershed and we use to catch the fire out of bass with those ole hula poppers. Brings back good memories
A clear zara puppy walking across the water will even get a carp to bite. My favorite lure of all time!
I change the hooks on my puppies and on the tiny torpedoes as well. They sit lower but the hooks don't straighten out as bad.
Your videos make me remember fishing trips of 50 years ago...could be why I am such a big fan...in the early 70s I used a torpedo and a lucky 13 to catch a bunch of bass in Arkansas White River bottoms and seven devils swamp...always modified both lures...on the torpedo I used pliers to change the tips on the blade, bending one tip out and one tip in...on the full sized lucky 13, I removed the rear treble hook to make the lure bounce back and up at the end of a chug...in those days nearly every bait I had was black...
The ol hula popper has been my all time favorite for top water pond largemouth bass and river smallies and they love the ol frog color' but them Zara spooks are legendary for blue runners and strippers ' awesome video gene' 🎣🎣🎣
Love seeing him take the slack up!!!!
Richard I have lost more fish using top water lures than anything else, and it's exactly like you said..hesitate before you pop. It's hard to do because you see it and react. Great video keep them coming!!
Woohoo! Another great video Richard Gene! Do a crappie catch and cook! I’ve always wondered how you clean them and how Mama Sue prepares them!
Thank you for all you do Richard
My first video to watch of you. I loved it. All your great saying I was laughing so hard.
hey man love seeing you fish makes my heart happy
Well, Mr. Richard, you have done it again. If you can do it, I know I can do it too. I have loved fishing since daddy started us fishing in Canada. Keep these video's coming. I learn so much from you.
You're fishing in one of my honey holes Gene. I was there yesterday & got them warmed up for ya... Roll Tide
Hey Richard it is on my bucket list fish with you some day about a year ago my brother-in-law passed away he was my fishing buddy for about 35 years kind of gave up on fishing but watching you put me back on the fishing Trail oh and also when I was a young man I used to sing with Ernie Lee go fishing cuz it's good for you back in a jiffy
Thanks for the lessons Gene
Good advice on setting the hook. Setting the hook on top water is very similar to setting the hook on a rubber worm. Hesitate or you will miss them.
The Bass videos are my favorite
Love the vids Richard keep it up
The old POP-R is a killer pond bass getter. It’s probably caught as many bass as any other top water . Been around for years and years. Dad swore by them.
Whopper plopper is by far my favorite top water bait and what I catch the most bass on. Loon or black is definitely my most popular color choice.
I woulda sworn Elmo was under water hooking fish up fer ya but the top water strikes prove me wrong. Unreal how you throw different lures and catch on each of them. Wish I had half the skill you've got.
Love the Whopper Plopper been fishing it for about a year they are amazing I usually burn it smallies love it too the black (loon) and the bone are my favorite keep up the great work!
Like the way you explain how to fish.God bless ...
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND ENTHUSIASM FOR THE SPORT AND LOVE FOR THE FISH🤘🏻
Most entertaining show on any screen. I even watch "The Machine" on my TV at home.
Love the old baits
Always fish a Whopper Plopper all the way to the boat. Caught some of my best fish right at the boat.
Let's getter done Richard Gene the fishing machine!
I like the larger whopper plopper sizes, they seem to make a little bit deeper sound. The 90 size makes a high pitch sound and I seem to catch fewer fish on it. That may just be because I have more confidence and fish the larger one more.
Hey Mr Gene thats a good spot your fishing there's a few good stumps around the bend for black crappie and that spring by the dock that got blown down holds a lot of fish all year round. I enjoy your video's I've learned a bunch from u fish on mighty Elmo
Never had any luck with the whopper plopper , but the hoola plopper caught my PB with that
It is definitely a sport second to none that's a fact
I don't know where you are sir, but I promise one of my wishes is to go fishing with you! You seem to be so much fun to hang with!
This place is amazing Congratulations beautiful FISHING! Hug and good fishing.👍🎣
Great videos as always Richard.Hard to beat that loon color whopper plopper 👍
Another great video RG - as always lots of fun plus I learn something. When the weather cools a bit I hope I run into you on the water again.
Great videos! Keep up the excellent work!
I would say it’s dang good since I caught a pike first time using it! My cousin had one that cost the same price I paid, but for one. And didn’t catch anything. I say it’s a winner!
Thank you Mr. Gene loved the video as always
Zoom Super Speed Craw(Watermelon Red) or Zoom Super Salt Fluke(Watermelon Seed) and an offset shank hook(I like lazer sharp) are my goto for bass fishing. The craw can be used topwater if that's where the fish are biting. I'm in South Louisiana.
Awesome! We are killing them on top water here in Louisiana. Nothing like a good top water bite!
As always great video,, nothing fancy just great fishing!! very educational for the everyday working joe.. Thanks, Thanks Mr. Gene you are heaven sent,,, in my opinion... God Bless..
Awesome video! "Top water fishing is a fishing technique second to none". I do a lot of fishing down in Southeast Alabama, on the Chattahoochee River. Love to watch your videos.
I love it. If I had a day with those numbers I'd be bragging about it. It's like Groundhog Day for you.
Mr. Gene you certainly are the Fishing Machine! Live bait minnows, shad , worms , crayfish. Artificial plastics to topwater you catch em . Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge to help us become better anglers . I noticed you were casting and retrieving back against the current. At least it seemed that way . Is that better ? Thank you again . Oh and by the way . Whooooo !
GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for going over some top water lures and actually explaining and showing HOW TO fish them. Can we see more videos like these for bass fishing? I've never used a top water bait before but now I can go out and try one after watching this demo, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
That's the reason I love that plopper style bait. I can fish it like a buzz bait or like a popper. I bought a few of the berkley choppos . If I'm not throwing that I'm throwing a frog. It's hard to beat that topwater blow up. 👊👍
When i was a kid the baby torpedo was my second favorite lure, Strike king pop'in frog was my #1 despite never catching a single fish on it. short nose gar however love baby torpedo's, my dad always hated it when we would cast for gar.
I love the Whopper plopper I bought a couple of em a while ago and when the fish are in the mood for a top water they will tear them up....I caught 3 fish on 3 casts the other day on the black one
Love that top water bite indeed Brother Richard. Really been enjoying your channel. Thanks!
Awesome! I’ve caught a ton of bass on Heddon’s Torpedo black with white ribs on overcast days. Bass seem to not get enough of it. #Sport2ndtoNone
Thank you for another awesome video mr gene! LOVE your videos!
Great action, Richard. Loved it. I’ve got one of those Heddon Tiny Torpedoes. It’s the oldest lure in my box. I’ve caught bass in freshwater and reds in saltwater on it. Great bait.
I just got one of those to try out. It leans to one side when I reel it in? Know what might be causing that? I tie my line directly to it, no extra hardware.
I lov to fish with that Tor petter too!!!!Lol and a Nip a Diddee is a great top water bait.I fish it the same way u do RG I will try that Whopeee Popeeee.God Bless U and yours...Tell mom hello
Try a Rapala 'Rip Stop' jerk bait in about a month....White, light green color.
Best fishing I have found on Hartwell Lake, Ga.
When the bass are chasing shad on top, this lure is deadly....Moss back a good choice, 4 inch awesome.Suspending ones best.
Another awesome video my friend.
Really like your videos and fishing tips keep up the good work.
And WOO......😂
Glad to see RGTFM. Another great video!
Great video as always.
Mr. Gene you're going to make that 100,000 mark before long! And keep on keeping on...😎😎😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🎣🎣🎣
Learning alot from your videos! YOU ARE A FISHING FOOL! LOVE IT!
Gene I’ve watched you for months and I’m a big fan. If you ever get the chance try a “Heddon Torpedo” that’s my favorite top water bait it outfishes all of them the best size is tiny ! WOOOOOO
I use the plopper 75 in the black color, works good for me. I just posted a plopper video on my channel! I love your videos! That Slab Sauce works great!
I love your boat Gene. You can do so much with a plain boat.
Love the whopper plopper. Best advice I can give for it is to either sharpen the hooks, real good, or replace em with some good ones. The ones that come from the manufacturer aren't that good. When I replaced the hooks with some good ones I had more hook ups. Always watch the Machine's videos.
Loved the video very informative liked the way you showed and explained how to use them. Thanks gene
Hahaha, it looked like you almost "broke character" at the end. I would love to see your blooper real.
"Oh boy, you messed up when you hit the whopper plopper, didn't you?" LOL
Love top water. Nothing like it on earth.
Love watching you fish Sir always puts a smile on my face 😊
As always. Another good video. Thanks Richard
Richard Gene!!!! Been waiting on another video!!!❤️