Richard, I've learned SO much from your videos over the years and now I'm confident when I go after crappie. That's because of YOU man. Thank you for the time you take to teach us.
One of my favorite ways to fish, a good old float and fly, it works all year round. It never gets old watching that float go under!!! God bless you and your family!!!
Hello Richard Looks like a great place and fly to use your fly rod. Crappie not being line shy allows for a short fluorocarbon leader tied directly to the fly line. Three “strips” or short tugs on the fly line will impart a different, more horizontal presentation that the crappie usually haven’t seen before. Deadly technique on shallow panfish
Wooooo Richard! I just moved up here from Florida panhandle and ive been spinning my wheels and discouraged because there aint no water up here like back home. But your videos have really opened this new environment up for me and now im excited instead of discouraged! God bless you brother
I know what you mean! I myself was born and raised in Riverview FL. Just outside Tampa. I sure miss saltwater fishing, but I still do it from time to time! Thank you for watching brother!
Richard, there is nothing wrong with your choice of jigs for that situation. You could also have used the smaller of the jigs I sent you (if you ever got them). I believe they weighed 1/40 oz. or thereabout (actual weight depends on the alloy used to mold them) and have a #8 hook. With four pound line and a slightly larger float, they would have allowed you to put a little more pressure on the fish if need be. Take care and keep the quality content coming.
Thank you so much Richard Gene The Fishing Machine!! I have caught more crappie this year than I ever have!! I just put a little trolling motor on my kayak and I have been going out exploring new lakes and using your techniques of gluing the itty bitty swimrs on the hook. The crappie have been devouring the electric chicken and key lime pie colors! You are the man Richard Gene! God Bless!
Those male crappie darken up like that when they're well-fed in an aquarium. As beautiful as any tropical fish, for sure. Many people are flabbergasted (Don't let that word die.) at how beautiful a shellcracker or a redbreast is when they first see one in a good tank. I like when you're wading the bank like that. That looked like a small lake. If it was it sure had some healthy crappie. They were in gooood shape. Thank you once again for taking us along. I sure do like going.
Thank you for continuing to be apart of the channel! I know you have been watching the channel almost sense the beginning of it and it means a lot! God bless you brother and thank you for your ongoing support!
Absolutely & truly Blessed by the Lord & praying the Lord will Bless Mama Sue & you too! I'm not well enough to get out & fish this summer, but I am living vicariously through your adventures. Thanks for all the instructions & advice. I can't wait till it cools off here in Kansas & I can get out and put your instructions to good use.
Hey Richard, another quality video. Thanks for sharing. It is a pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks for all the tips you share on multiple topics such as creek fishing, bream, crappie, catfish,and the different conditions that may be encountered as well as different seasons. Fishing takes knowledge to be successful and fun. Really appreciate all you do!
I drive by that pond all the time, taking my grandson to the ballfield. I would always say, I bet that pond is full of crappie!! LIVE FOR THE THUMP MY FRIEND!!
Let me tell you what..you have some of the greatest content for fishing out there! I started really getting back into fishing last year..your videos have taught me so much..keep up the great work! 🎣
Richard Gene,I watch acouple of your fishing show a day. Can't wait to use your tips when the water goes down at the lake. River is out 7ft so it make it hard to get to the fish. Crappie is our the fish.
I have many many favorite jigs to crappie fish with! Whatever the jig they want that day is my favorite lol. YOU ARE THE CRAPPIE KING! No question about that. I have learned so much from your videos. Im so thankful you don't fish with forward facing sonar because there would be no crappie left in Alabama.
I love those small jigs now. Did not like them at first. Fly fish with #12 hook, no other fish -- till i tried it once. Actually used my fly rod to try it, takes a little getting used to. Its sure fun when you get in them. Then when you use a normal crappie jig, I thought how on earth is the fish gonna get that big ole hook, #4 & #6 hooks. I haven't tried your 2 lb line yet, looks like sewing thread, it's just hard for me to go below 6lb. Now if Richard says do it, guess i gotta try it. You aint never lied nor led us wrong yet. I hope you know how much we all appreciate everything you show us and the knowledge you share. God bless y'all Richard, and stay safe out there brother.
Thanks for the insight. I'm new to fishing and your explanation was amazing. Even to the point of how to move the rod. I will be trying it this week. Thanks again.
I'm so impatient when it comes to finesse. I usually use road runners (maribou) and rooster tails which are both crappie slayers. Also been using a blue ice bobby garland shad (thanks to you) and those work really well on naked white road runner hooks. There have been times I was getting skunked all day, switched to a chart road runner and got hooked up immediately. Gonna have to try the float and fly you mention in this video. I'm trying to do more finesse but again I just don't have the patience.
Dear professor gene the fishing machine, It seems like I’ve been watching your videos for years. How do you never run out of information? I’m always getting notifications so I know you keep teaching class. I live on Hicks lake in Lacey Washington. I fish for crappie everyday after work unless it’s too miserable out. I have for years now. I think I know everything about crappie fishing. Nope. I just gotta check in with you and get my lesson. It’s free education. Thanks teach.
I hear the same song sparrows in your video that I hear right outside my house in Oregon. It's a beautiful sound. I don't have the crappie that you do but I have some steelhead, largemouth and bluegill. I can't seem to catch them though.
Loving this channel! Been fishing for over 50 yrs and just bought my first spinning reel..a diawa minispin,I'm right handed..new to spin cast reels..is there a "rule of thumb" which side to put the handle on? Bought this to leave in the vehicle..thank you for the channel!
@RICHARD GENE THE CRAPPIE KING !!! I know you’re in ‘Bama and I’m in New Madrid Missouri just across the Big Muddy from Reelfoot. Today is 5/20…Have the Crappie not spawned yet? I’m confused. Thanks for all you do sir!!
Goodun Elmooooooooo, I got a 10 foot pelican kayak today. Man I’m so excited to get out there and try it out… I’m gonna be going to Dekalb a good bit and a few other lakes around here. You should go check out Heath lake in Rome, Ga… It’s only open the 1st through the 10th of every month. I saw another UA-camr out there when me and my brother in law went. It was flukemaster. Idk if you’ve seen any of his videos, he’s ok but he ain’t no RGTFM…😂💪🏼
Hello big fan how wondering if u could take a trip to the Carolina wilson country to be exact and see if u can catch fish at buckhorn in haven’t had any luck and I follow your steps to the tee and just would luv to go fishing with ya the goat of fishing lmk plz
Richard!!! We have had a ton of rain and bad weather here. I think it pushed the spawn back. Today I started catching young male crappie's, , black as night.) Is it the start of the spawn or did I miss it? Todd Noblesville, IN
Just got in myself, and what do I find waiting, RGTFM waiting😂 , the guy I was fishing with asked me if I had a bait on my line?😂😅 gotta love little hooks.
I have worked w/ 3lb test line but the 2lb is impossible 2 deal w/ when hung-up. Not to mention that there is NO WAY you will cast such lightweight presentations w/o lighter fishn line.
I tried out bass pro 2lb line and have actually been able to get my small hairjigs back by applying pressure on the rod and snapping my line like a bow and arrow. I try not to pull hard whenever I feel a snag so I don't fully set the hook into a pc of wood but rocks cut the line very easily. Good luck
Come to find out. Fish can only see 4 colors. White, red, purple and black. They see green as white. Other colors as an off white. They cannot see gree and yellow.
Richard, I've learned SO much from your videos over the years and now I'm confident when I go after crappie. That's because of YOU man. Thank you for the time you take to teach us.
💥 A NEW VIDEO FROM RICHARD GENE?? WOOO. I SAID, WOOOOO!!!!!!! 😂😂😂
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One of my favorite ways to fish, a good old float and fly, it works all year round. It never gets old watching that float go under!!! God bless you and your family!!!
Thank you Richard for all your tips! Can you tell us where you got your Sow Belly rod?
Learning techniques and enjoying your humor gives me joy Gene! You're "The Man"! Have a fantastic and blessed day!!😇☕️🎣🙌💯
Hello Richard
Looks like a great place and fly to use your fly rod. Crappie not being line shy allows for a short fluorocarbon leader tied directly to the fly line. Three “strips” or short tugs on the fly line will impart a different, more horizontal presentation that the crappie usually haven’t seen before. Deadly technique on shallow panfish
Wooooo Richard! I just moved up here from Florida panhandle and ive been spinning my wheels and discouraged because there aint no water up here like back home. But your videos have really opened this new environment up for me and now im excited instead of discouraged! God bless you brother
I know what you mean! I myself was born and raised in Riverview FL. Just outside Tampa. I sure miss saltwater fishing, but I still do it from time to time! Thank you for watching brother!
Your attention to detail is amazing Richard, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us!
Richard, there is nothing wrong with your choice of jigs for that situation. You could also have used the smaller of the jigs I sent you (if you ever got them). I believe they weighed 1/40 oz. or thereabout (actual weight depends on the alloy used to mold them) and have a #8 hook. With four pound line and a slightly larger float, they would have allowed you to put a little more pressure on the fish if need be. Take care and keep the quality content coming.
You sir are a genuine american fishing hero.
Love the micro jigs/ flies!! Thanks, Richard!!!
Thank you so much Richard Gene The Fishing Machine!! I have caught more crappie this year than I ever have!! I just put a little trolling motor on my kayak and I have been going out exploring new lakes and using your techniques of gluing the itty bitty swimrs on the hook. The crappie have been devouring the electric chicken and key lime pie colors! You are the man Richard Gene! God Bless!
Love the dark colors of those crappie Richard!!! Amazing looking fish 🐟
Those male crappie darken up like that when they're well-fed in an aquarium. As beautiful as any tropical fish, for sure. Many people are flabbergasted (Don't let that word die.) at how beautiful a shellcracker or a redbreast is when they first see one in a good tank.
I like when you're wading the bank like that. That looked like a small lake. If it was it sure had some healthy crappie. They were in gooood shape.
Thank you once again for taking us along. I sure do like going.
Thank you for continuing to be apart of the channel! I know you have been watching the channel almost sense the beginning of it and it means a lot! God bless you brother and thank you for your ongoing support!
Wow another epic video! Thanks for all the amazing content, plus all the good tips and tricks! 🔥🔥🔥 keep it up! Woooooooooo
Absolutely & truly Blessed by the Lord & praying the Lord will Bless Mama Sue & you too! I'm not well enough to get out & fish this summer, but I am living vicariously through your adventures. Thanks for all the instructions & advice. I can't wait till it cools off here in Kansas & I can get out and put your instructions to good use.
Hi Mr. Richard. Thank you for another teaching opportunity. God bless.
Thank you for watching!
Up until a month ago, I've caught maybe 10 fish my whole life. Now I catch 10 per trip. Love this channel and content.
Glad to hear you enjoy the channel! Thank you for your support! God bless
Hey Richard, another quality video. Thanks for sharing. It is a pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks for all the tips you share on multiple topics such as creek fishing, bream, crappie, catfish,and the different conditions that may be encountered as well as different seasons. Fishing takes knowledge to be successful and fun. Really appreciate all you do!
I drive by that pond all the time, taking my grandson to the ballfield. I would always say, I bet that pond is full of crappie!! LIVE FOR THE THUMP MY FRIEND!!
Let me tell you what..you have some of the greatest content for fishing out there! I started really getting back into fishing last year..your videos have taught me so much..keep up the great work! 🎣
Richard Gene,I watch acouple of your fishing show a day. Can't wait to use your tips when the water goes down at the lake. River is out 7ft so it make it hard to get to the fish. Crappie is our the fish.
1 number #1 fisherman I would love to fish with
I have many many favorite jigs to crappie fish with! Whatever the jig they want that day is my favorite lol. YOU ARE THE CRAPPIE KING! No question about that. I have learned so much from your videos. Im so thankful you don't fish with forward facing sonar because there would be no crappie left in Alabama.
Richard, your the best, just love your videos.
Love this, my father would do that to his jig hooks, and I never knew why... Now I do... Thank you
I love those small jigs now. Did not like them at first. Fly fish with #12 hook, no other fish -- till i tried it once. Actually used my fly rod to try it, takes a little getting used to. Its sure fun when you get in them. Then when you use a normal crappie jig, I thought how on earth is the fish gonna get that big ole hook, #4 & #6 hooks.
I haven't tried your 2 lb line yet, looks like sewing thread, it's just hard for me to go below 6lb.
Now if Richard says do it, guess i gotta try it. You aint never lied nor led us wrong yet.
I hope you know how much we all appreciate everything you show us and the knowledge you share.
God bless y'all Richard, and stay safe out there brother.
Thanks for the insight. I'm new to fishing and your explanation was amazing. Even to the point of how to move the rod. I will be trying it this week. Thanks again.
Yes Sir Always an Awesome video and Great Tips .. When Mr Richard post … WO WOOO WOOOO !!! Stay safe and Keep’em coming
Richard Gene the fishing machine, Mama Sue is a better fisher lady!!❤😂
I'm so impatient when it comes to finesse. I usually use road runners (maribou) and rooster tails which are both crappie slayers. Also been using a blue ice bobby garland shad (thanks to you) and those work really well on naked white road runner hooks. There have been times I was getting skunked all day, switched to a chart road runner and got hooked up immediately. Gonna have to try the float and fly you mention in this video. I'm trying to do more finesse but again I just don't have the patience.
Dear professor gene the fishing machine,
It seems like I’ve been watching your videos for years. How do you never run out of information?
I’m always getting notifications so I know you keep teaching class. I live on Hicks lake in Lacey Washington. I fish for crappie everyday after work unless it’s too miserable out. I have for years now. I think I know everything about crappie fishing.
Nope. I just gotta check in with you and get my lesson. It’s free education. Thanks teach.
This is an outstanding video. I caught all kinds of fish on that color. A black or olive colored Wooly Bugger is a good option as well
Great job brother
I hear the same song sparrows in your video that I hear right outside my house in Oregon. It's a beautiful sound. I don't have the crappie that you do but I have some steelhead, largemouth and bluegill. I can't seem to catch them though.
Awesome video Richard 🎣🎣🎣 I’m talking about wooooooo
I like to tie mine myself, Tiny Little Jigs , been catching Post spawn Crappie using them, tiny baits right now Are the winner,
Loving this channel! Been fishing for over 50 yrs and just bought my first spinning reel..a diawa minispin,I'm right handed..new to spin cast reels..is there a "rule of thumb" which side to put the handle on? Bought this to leave in the vehicle..thank you for the channel!
God bless you sir an thanks for the tips an as always a great adventure
Now i can go fish! Been waiting for a new crappie video
Thanks Richard and God bless
God bless you my friend!
Gene..you are the Man!!!
@RICHARD GENE THE CRAPPIE KING !!! I know you’re in ‘Bama and I’m in New Madrid Missouri just across the Big Muddy from Reelfoot. Today is 5/20…Have the Crappie not spawned yet? I’m confused. Thanks for all you do sir!!
Nice evening of fishing, Richard! Thanks for spotlighting those tiny jigs!
God bless ALL of us!
WWG1WGA
we appreciate you too Richard Gene... woo
Goodun Elmooooooooo, I got a 10 foot pelican kayak today. Man I’m so excited to get out there and try it out… I’m gonna be going to Dekalb a good bit and a few other lakes around here. You should go check out Heath lake in Rome, Ga… It’s only open the 1st through the 10th of every month. I saw another UA-camr out there when me and my brother in law went. It was flukemaster. Idk if you’ve seen any of his videos, he’s ok but he ain’t no RGTFM…😂💪🏼
I get those jigs olive and black on Temu.
THANKS!
Heck Yeaa God Bless I been catching some crappie up here in kansas lately
Glad I found you some time ago
Glad you did to brother! Thank you for watching and being apart of the channel!
Do you tie your braid directly to the bait?
Thanks
I fish those little jigs with a bobber when the bluegills are on bed. You can fill the livewell with just one of those little jigs, a lot of fun!
Great info my men. Love your videos
Wow what an awesome video😊
Hello big fan how wondering if u could take a trip to the Carolina wilson country to be exact and see if u can catch fish at buckhorn in haven’t had any luck and I follow your steps to the tee and just would luv to go fishing with ya the goat of fishing lmk plz
Richard!!! We have had a ton of rain and bad weather here. I think it pushed the spawn back. Today I started catching young male crappie's, , black as night.) Is it the start of the spawn or did I miss it? Todd Noblesville, IN
Amazing video!!!
Just got in myself, and what do I find waiting, RGTFM waiting😂 , the guy I was fishing with asked me if I had a bait on my line?😂😅 gotta love little hooks.
There he is folks 🐠 🎣
How often do crappie spawn?
@richardgenethefishingmachine
What depth would switch to a slip bobber?
Thanks Richard!!! 👍 🎣 🇺🇸 ✝️
You're the best, Richard 🎣
I like the parts with adrilajin. 👍 woo...
Love your ADRILLIGIN!! WOOOOOO.👍
I'm talkin bout WOOOOO
🤓☕️♥️🙏👍 Love and video with cable coach. You make it look easy.
I found this jig at cabellas 1/80 in olive but it gives a choice of size 6, 8 or 10. Does anyone know the size? He didn't say 6, 8 or 10.
You can get 1/80 oz, 1/100 oz, 1/64 oz, etc. at simply crappie. They have a website just search for it.
Hey Mr Richard got an old Mitchell reel if you want it it's yours
Should have put a wax worm on it and it would have been alot better.
Please put the link for these jigs please❤
You can get bare jigs to tie yourself at simply crappie..they have 1/100 oz, 1/80 oz and many other sizes and styles
I want to see some stumpknockers
You know so much about fishing lures, you should create your own line to sell.
I’m gonna try this with a fly rod
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Lord Bless You too!
You eat butter beans, don’t chaaaa 👍😎😂😂😂😂😂😂
The hook should be proud from the eye.
We in Texas calls them, bobbers.
You can really clean up on crappie with a fly rod!!!
I have worked w/ 3lb test line but the 2lb is impossible 2 deal w/ when hung-up. Not to mention that there is NO WAY you will cast such lightweight presentations w/o lighter fishn line.
I tried out bass pro 2lb line and have actually been able to get my small hairjigs back by applying pressure on the rod and snapping my line like a bow and arrow. I try not to pull hard whenever I feel a snag so I don't fully set the hook into a pc of wood but rocks cut the line very easily. Good luck
Looks like a bait sold where I live called a popeye
Roll Tide from Cullman.
How come Crappie don't lay in my hand that calmly 😂😂😂
🐟🐟🎣👍❤️
Come to find out. Fish can only see 4 colors. White, red, purple and black. They see green as white. Other colors as an off white. They cannot see gree and yellow.
You arent a fish !,..... how can you say,..
@@sugarsnap7883 People has done a study on it.🤦
X
Quit!!!
Why is your recent videos so far behind times you used to post within a decent time frame crappie been off bed for over a month below the mason Dixon
I feel Richard can catch any Crappie in anywhere with any types lure. but none of them works me.