Hi richard my name is Chris and im 24 years old my grandpa who was also named richard loved cat fishing like you so watching these makes me think of him while fishing
I love how knowledgeable he is and how freely he shares that with all of us. I find myself taking notes during these videos. Fishing genius. I hope you enjoyed that moon-pie! Keep up the good work.
Agreed. Get a 7 inch leader with a size 1 or 4 baitholder tied to the leader. Then use a good uniknot tie to main line. Put a moderate sized split shot a 1/4 to 1/2 inch above where leader is tied to main line. Put a nightcrawler on an throw line. Let line settle once line settles pop rod tip led rod settle pop a couple times more let line settle then pop a couple more times let it settle. Then do as slow as you can a 1/2 reel turn then let line settle this rig will get crushed once you find the fish. It's a go to of mine main set up I use when fishing I catch 6 to Sometimes 10 fish each trip. Try it you'll be glad you did. After learning this only lures I have now is 2 small spinner lures so they sink slow and top water lures. Then I use a 7 inch leader with a size 4 or 1 baitholder. I tie to main line. Then I measure 18 inches at 18 inches I put 1 1/2 inch bobber or I tie a drop shot these are my 3 go to rigs. You fish a drop shot the same way as the rig with baitholder hook tied to main line with a split shot above where leader is tied to main line.
Haven't been fishing in years. Just now at a point where I'm starting to put together some rods and build my basic tackle. Stumbled upon the machine here and man I've learned so much in a short time. I really really appreciate these videos that you put the time and effort in to put out Mr. Gene. Now if I can just get out and go apply what I've learned...
To the 28 people who have disliked this video yall should be ashamed Richard Gene puts out great videos and clean, helpful, and informational content. Keep making videos I love your channel I'm new and it's the best I've seen yet!!!!
Your videos are great. I have learned so much from you. It seems that there is a gold nugged or two in every video you produce and release. Even with me at 61 and fished all my life, all over the world, I learn Mr Gene, the fishing machine. Thanks for the great content, stay safe and keep the family safe... Joe
Richard stop apologizing, you are doing an amazing job! Your very articulate an detailed where you need to be. Ive watched ALL of your videos, some more than once an even though I've fished since I could walk I've learned a lot from you. Thank you for all that YOU do, Wooooo!
I have been off of work for two weeks and have watched a tn of videos by this man, love them and him, i remember as a kid watching Bill Dance, Hank Parker, Roland Martin and the like Richard sir you have the best outlook, personality and attitude I have seen. The world could use a few more gooduns like you. I have gotten to take my daughters fishing a few times during my off time and have loved every minute of it thanks for rekindling the fire sir. You sir should be on TV as a role model on how to act and fish can;t believe someone hasn't offered your knowledge is unreal to me. I want to end by saying Thank you Richard for the great videos. AND REMEMBER GO FISHING WHEN YOU CAN CAUSE ITS GOOD FER YEE AND US TOO
Richad Gene, I'd rather watch you than Bill Dance, Roland Martin or anybody. Because you tell more of what you do and how youre doing it better than anyone ever. I'm handicapped and can't fish like I use to so watching you gets my juices going. Shout out to Mama Sue.
Hello.Your a great fisherman but most of all I enjoy seeing your videos not only to learn better ways to fish but also to put on a smile!Great videos!Keep them coming!
Tough conditions and Richard figures it out, again. I really enjoy Richards videos because he explains exactly why he is fishing the way he is, conditions, location, and history. Way to go Richard Im ordering my RGTMF tee shirts.
The best fishing channel on UA-cam right here. …okay. We don't see too many of the good Moon Pies made in Chattanooga around up here in Washington state. When I see them I always grab me some. Sometimes we even get vanilla and banana. I was sitting on the bank with you, Richard. Watching my rod tip. Good times. Thanks for taking me with you.
Those "small" ones he's catching are about the average size you'll probably land channel catfish. Blue cats are A LOT bigger compared to channels. Don't think I have ever caught a blue catfish. But someday I will. Largest channel catfish I've caught so far weighed around 12 lbs. 15 lbs or larger are trophy sized.
I was watching an old video of yours from a couple of years back. You were in Gadsden, under the old Emma Samson bridge on the Coosa. Sure brings back memories since I was raised there. Left there back in 65 when I was 17. Good fishing in that area, especially when you go east on the Coosa close to Hokes Bluff. Your channel has grown fast in two years from 8,000 to 150,000. Congratulations!
You definitely are the fishing machine Richard. I’m not new to fishing by any means but I’m trying to get better at catching crappie and cats, and your videos sure help. Shout out from Kokomo Indiana, and keep up the entertaining and informative videos
My daddy would have liked your videos. He passed in 2011 at the age of 90. He liked catching all fish, but catfishing was his passion. He liked catching them with a rod and reel, but he was a master at setting and running throw lines, and limb lines. He taught me a lot about reading a river, or any body of water for that matter. We always seined our own crawdads and minnows which is what we mostly baited with. Thank you for the great videos, and God bless you for all you do promoting this great sport!
Richard Gene, your the best! You can turn my day from an ok day into a great day! I love your enthusiasm and I learn so much from your teaching! Continue on Brother! Whoo!!
It was good seeing you this day. Made my boy and I happy to catch the YT Legend in action. Especially it being his first time seeing you. Tight lines bossman keep up the good work.
Because of him saying this, I’ve been off of work for over a month (still paid) and have literally fished every.. single.. day lol. I never thought hauling the boat around would get tiring 😂
this is why i watch , i been in the same situation with animals, herons, geese, raccoons, one day i sat and watched afox walk of with ham sandwiches, but i dont mind sharing.
Well I'll be I have the same reel the ol ambassador, its tough and still kicking like a mule, very unique video ol gene I enjoy all your videos that you make and you sir are awesome 🎣🎣🎣🎣
I grew up in Iowa, and live, fish and hunt in Minnesoter and Wiscontsun. I've fished and hunted in Mizzura too. There just aren't many fellers like Richard up here, which is why I love goin' down south. My blood pressure goes down about ten points just watching him fish.
Some good ole fishing the old school way. Watching this video brought back lots of good memories for me too Gene. Love the videos man and the positive outlook on life. Can not wait to see more.
What is considered high barometric pressure and what’s ideal Richard? You’ve taught me a tonnn about freshwater fishing, Thanks for taking the time to share with us
My husband watches you all the time...now I'm watching too! Love the "extras" in the set- the goose and the long-legged bird(forgot the name of it)...also, appreciate the fishing off the bank vid....some of us don't have boats. God bless.
Richard Gene is the Fishing Machine, and like the sport of fishing, he is "second to none". This 69 year-old would sure like to fish with him sometime, but wouldn't we all?
Man I just love your videos, the respect you have for nature and wildlife is respectable in itself! Most people don’t believe in catch and release but it’s necessary to keep the sport alive for the next generation!
My jaw dropped when I saw where you were fishing. Before this virus, I would fish that first spot on Guntersville every weekend. Maybe I'll see you one day. I've been subscribed for a long time now, and I've caught many catfish out there, toward that pumphouse. As a 14-year-old, I've learned so much from you, and I've looked up to you as a fisherman. Stay blessed and stay safe! p.s. where can I find a Gander Mountain rod?
Hey Richard Gene I just bought a shirt from you. Great fishing channel me and my son have subscribed to your channel God bless you and keep the videos coming!😀😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Looks like a fun catfish day. They must have some kind of spillway capacity, to be able to dump 2 feet from the lake in two days. That would be fun to see in itself.
They were having to dump in a hurry to get ready for the next round of storms. And yes, when they open the spillways on Guntersville, they can drop the water quick.
Machine, as I have told you , I started bass fishing about a year ago when I moved to South Carolina from Baltimore, Md. I have learned soooo much from you, you have inspired me to try lightening up my tackle lately and not horSing those fish in lately. I also recently joined a bass club. Cooper River bassmasters. I would love to see you do a video where you go out as if you are fishing a tournament. What you would start with, top water, worms, whatever. I would love to see how you fished tournaments. Anyway u have taught me soooooooo much! Brian McClung. Summerville, SC
12:00 flathhead catfish here in memphis tenn in the wolf river get up to 90 pounds and bigger. ive caught a few 40 pounders before but not the 90 pounders my friends father caught ten years ago.
Love your videos Rich Gene the fishing machine lately I've caught a bunch of catfish. I've caught a couple hybrid catfish between channel cats and white catfish 😊
Richard Gene...me and the Crisco would've been mighty fine with those channel cats you caught! LOL! Thanks for sharing and for providing some good tips when fishing discolored, high water...never thought to not use a weight when fishing in a rocky reservoir. Hats off to you and God bless you and Momma Sue.
I sure enjoy your videos. I just started my own channel Jchestnut Outdoors and am recording videos like crazy and hope to start posting them soon. You are a great inspiration, keep it up.
Hi richard my name is Chris and im 24 years old my grandpa who was also named richard loved cat fishing like you so watching these makes me think of him while fishing
I love how knowledgeable he is and how freely he shares that with all of us. I find myself taking notes during these videos. Fishing genius. I hope you enjoyed that moon-pie! Keep up the good work.
If uv nvr microwaved ur moonpie it's transcendant
Agreed. Get a 7 inch leader with a size 1 or 4 baitholder tied to the leader. Then use a good uniknot tie to main line. Put a moderate sized split shot a 1/4 to 1/2 inch above where leader is tied to main line. Put a nightcrawler on an throw line. Let line settle once line settles pop rod tip led rod settle pop a couple times more let line settle then pop a couple more times let it settle. Then do as slow as you can a 1/2 reel turn then let line settle this rig will get crushed once you find the fish. It's a go to of mine main set up I use when fishing I catch 6 to Sometimes 10 fish each trip. Try it you'll be glad you did. After learning this only lures I have now is 2 small spinner lures so they sink slow and top water lures. Then I use a 7 inch leader with a size 4 or 1 baitholder. I tie to main line. Then I measure 18 inches at 18 inches I put 1 1/2 inch bobber or I tie a drop shot these are my 3 go to rigs. You fish a drop shot the same way as the rig with baitholder hook tied to main line with a split shot above where leader is tied to main line.
you just don't know how in this time i look forward to these.
wildturkeysr I second that!
Yep best part of the week
I just might know. 😉👍
Haven't been fishing in years. Just now at a point where I'm starting to put together some rods and build my basic tackle. Stumbled upon the machine here and man I've learned so much in a short time. I really really appreciate these videos that you put the time and effort in to put out Mr. Gene. Now if I can just get out and go apply what I've learned...
The secrets to this man's success are the chuck taylors on his feet
But they gotta be Red. No other color will do.
I noticed that! His good luck charms!
To the 28 people who have disliked this video yall should be ashamed Richard Gene puts out great videos and clean, helpful, and informational content. Keep making videos I love your channel I'm new and it's the best I've seen yet!!!!
Your videos are great. I have learned so much from you. It seems that there is a gold nugged or two in every video you produce and release. Even with me at 61 and fished all my life, all over the world, I learn Mr Gene, the fishing machine. Thanks for the great content, stay safe and keep the family safe... Joe
I’ve been watching Richard, and every time he says “quit” on a fish they actually quit lol
He's actually got me saying "Quit it!" the way he does when something I'm doing goes wrong.
Hes the fish whisperer
Words without saying
For real😁😂
😂🤣😂
Finally a catfish video. I've watched the other ones so many times. Thank you Richard.
Richard stop apologizing, you are doing an amazing job! Your very articulate an detailed where you need to be. Ive watched ALL of your videos, some more than once an even though I've fished since I could walk I've learned a lot from you. Thank you for all that YOU do,
Wooooo!
I have been off of work for two weeks and have watched a tn of videos by this man, love them and him, i remember as a kid watching Bill Dance, Hank Parker, Roland Martin and the like Richard sir you have the best outlook, personality and attitude I have seen. The world could use a few more gooduns like you. I have gotten to take my daughters fishing a few times during my off time and have loved every minute of it thanks for rekindling the fire sir. You sir should be on TV as a role model on how to act and fish can;t believe someone hasn't offered your knowledge is unreal to me. I want to end by saying Thank you Richard for the great videos. AND REMEMBER GO FISHING WHEN YOU CAN CAUSE ITS GOOD FER YEE AND US TOO
Richad Gene, I'd rather watch you than Bill Dance, Roland Martin or anybody. Because you tell more of what you do and how youre doing it better than anyone ever. I'm handicapped and can't fish like I use to so watching you gets my juices going. Shout out to Mama Sue.
Good morning Mr Gene! Thanks for taking me fishing today.
That was the most inspiring WELL GOOD MORNIN FOLKS! I have heard to date. Thanks for the priceless information.
Hello.Your a great fisherman but most of all I enjoy seeing your videos not only to learn better ways to fish but also to put on a smile!Great videos!Keep them coming!
I want to Thank You for feeding the goose sitting on her eggs!!!!! She deserves food for her hard work!!!!!! Great Fish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the best fishing channels on UA-cam. Great work Richard, great content as always.
Tough conditions and Richard figures it out, again. I really enjoy Richards videos because he explains exactly why he is fishing the way he is, conditions, location, and history. Way to go Richard Im ordering my RGTMF tee shirts.
Once again thank you Sir, takes my off of work and everything that is going on in today's world. Love your videos!
The best fishing channel on UA-cam right here.
…okay.
We don't see too many of the good Moon Pies made in Chattanooga around up here in Washington state. When I see them I always grab me some. Sometimes we even get vanilla and banana.
I was sitting on the bank with you, Richard. Watching my rod tip. Good times. Thanks for taking me with you.
As Ray Stevens would say, a moon pie and a R O C Co-Cola.
I knew he was going to say trilene big game when he was talking about replacing line
Legend says that when Richard says, “Quit it!”... even Chuck Norris quits it...
You heard it wrong. Chuck Norris asks Richard Gene,for fishing advice.
I can watch him all day ‼️
Love your videos definitely praying for the Tennessee valley area
When he says it's not that big and I haven't even caught one that big 😔
I unfortunately felt the same way 😞
IKR
Those "small" ones he's catching are about the average size you'll probably land channel catfish. Blue cats are A LOT bigger compared to channels. Don't think I have ever caught a blue catfish. But someday I will. Largest channel catfish I've caught so far weighed around 12 lbs. 15 lbs or larger are trophy sized.
I love using old bass baitcasters for catfish set ups
I was watching an old video of yours from a couple of years back. You were in Gadsden, under the old Emma Samson bridge on the Coosa. Sure brings back memories since I was raised there. Left there back in 65 when I was 17. Good fishing in that area, especially when you go east on the Coosa close to Hokes Bluff. Your channel has grown fast in two years from 8,000 to 150,000. Congratulations!
Another great video Richard, nothing fancy just enjoying the outdoors catching fish ! Love watching all your videos I'm always learning something new.
You definitely are the fishing machine Richard. I’m not new to fishing by any means but I’m trying to get better at catching crappie and cats, and your videos sure help. Shout out from Kokomo Indiana, and keep up the entertaining and informative videos
My daddy would have liked your videos. He passed in 2011 at the age of 90. He liked catching all fish, but catfishing was his passion. He liked catching them with a rod and reel, but he was a master at setting and running throw lines, and limb lines. He taught me a lot about reading a river, or any body of water for that matter. We always seined our own crawdads and minnows which is what we mostly baited with. Thank you for the great videos, and God bless you for all you do promoting this great sport!
I like to listen to these videos if I’m fishing by myself. I love this stuff.
Great video Richard, God Bless you & Mama Sue!
He is a pure fish whisperer! Love to fish with ya some day!
Hey! Bud, a bad day of fishin beats a good day at work.
Since watching your videos I have started back fishing again. Thanks for the great videos.
Richard Gene, your the best! You can turn my day from an ok day into a great day! I love your enthusiasm and I learn so much from your teaching! Continue on Brother! Whoo!!
It was good seeing you this day. Made my boy and I happy to catch the YT Legend in action. Especially it being his first time seeing you. Tight lines bossman keep up the good work.
I swear, seems I always have a good laugh at then end of your vids...... and thats really nice. Why? "Cuz laughin is guuuud fur ya!"
I've been missing these catfish videos a long time, thanks for sharing.
I wish I knew how to add more thumbs up! 👍👍👍👍👍 Richard, you are the man!
GO FISHIN WHEN YOU CAN....
BECAUSE ITS GOOD FER YA!!!!!
Because of him saying this, I’ve been off of work for over a month (still paid) and have literally fished every.. single.. day lol. I never thought hauling the boat around would get tiring 😂
When Richard says wooo wooo he's gona catch some more fish this guy is the king of fishing
this is why i watch , i been in the same situation with animals, herons, geese, raccoons, one day i sat and watched afox walk of with ham sandwiches, but i dont mind sharing.
Thanks 4 the pick me up Gene! Cheers 👍
I thought that goose was gonna eat you up...🤣
Thanks Gean love watching you catch them cats
Richard would you send some rain down to South Texas we are getting in bad shape. Really dry. Enjoy your videos .
Well I'll be I have the same reel the ol ambassador, its tough and still kicking like a mule, very unique video ol gene I enjoy all your videos that you make and you sir are awesome 🎣🎣🎣🎣
Hell of a job Richard, love your videos thank you
this man is just like my grandad and i love every video.
Hey Richard this is Dealis Dixon I am a new comer to your channel and so far I have learned a lot I really like what you are doing keep it up Thanks
I grew up in Iowa, and live, fish and hunt in Minnesoter and Wiscontsun. I've fished and hunted in Mizzura too. There just aren't many fellers like Richard up here, which is why I love goin' down south. My blood pressure goes down about ten points just watching him fish.
I love this channel man. Thank you
Some good ole fishing the old school way. Watching this video brought back lots of good memories for me too Gene. Love the videos man and the positive outlook on life. Can not wait to see more.
How and why do people give your videos a thumbs down ? They must be miserable jealous people lol. Great videos !!!
What is considered high barometric pressure and what’s ideal Richard? You’ve taught me a tonnn about freshwater fishing, Thanks for taking the time to share with us
Thanks so much for the videos! Hope you are doing well! I LOVE a clicker on a reel too! My old Mitchel sounds great! Stay safe and healthy!
My husband watches you all the time...now I'm watching too! Love the "extras" in the set- the goose and the long-legged bird(forgot the name of it)...also, appreciate the fishing off the bank vid....some of us don't have boats. God bless.
Richard Gene is the Fishing Machine, and like the sport of fishing, he is "second to none". This 69 year-old would sure like to fish with him sometime, but wouldn't we all?
Man I just love your videos, the respect you have for nature and wildlife is respectable in itself!
Most people don’t believe in catch and release but it’s necessary to keep the sport alive for the next generation!
Anybody that will give a Richard Gene video a thumbs down is the worst kind of person. Man I wish I had half of his fishing skills.
Awesome informative video as always 👍 definitely some good eaters.
ELMO loves the bank! we love you Richard!
In a soft voice....... woo.... WOO!
Glad to see there’s other fish in your river other then crappie!!😂. Keep me coming Mr. Richard!
My jaw dropped when I saw where you were fishing. Before this virus, I would fish that first spot on Guntersville every weekend. Maybe I'll see you one day. I've been subscribed for a long time now, and I've caught many catfish out there, toward that pumphouse. As a 14-year-old, I've learned so much from you, and I've looked up to you as a fisherman. Stay blessed and stay safe! p.s. where can I find a Gander Mountain rod?
Always a Blast to find a video I haven't seen yet.Richard you are the man!
CoCola ... gotta love this guy
Hey Richard Gene I just bought a shirt from you. Great fishing channel me and my son have subscribed to your channel God bless you and keep the videos coming!😀😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
38 pound channel cat is the record up here in Iowa.... I usually catch 1 a year in the 20s... but we don't have any blues this far north...
james loerzel do you guys have flatheads?
Looks like a fun catfish day. They must have some kind of spillway capacity, to be able to dump 2 feet from the lake in two days. That would be fun to see in itself.
They were having to dump in a hurry to get ready for the next round of storms. And yes, when they open the spillways on Guntersville, they can drop the water quick.
Richard Gene, great video as always. You should do some catch and cook videos sometime.
Informative and hysterical! Reminds me of home. Also, I wanna thank you for the laughs, I've really needed them lately. I really enjoy your channel.
thank you Richard. God bless your fishing Ministry
Machine, as I have told you , I started bass fishing about a year ago when I moved to South Carolina from Baltimore, Md. I have learned soooo much from you, you have inspired me to try lightening up my tackle lately and not horSing those fish in lately. I also recently joined a bass club. Cooper River bassmasters. I would love to see you do a video where you go out as if you are fishing a tournament. What you would start with, top water, worms, whatever. I would love to see how you fished tournaments. Anyway u have taught me soooooooo much!
Brian McClung. Summerville, SC
Great video Keep them coming I really like Elmo too I would like to see more of him Very informative and entertaining
12:00 flathhead catfish here in memphis tenn in the wolf river get up to 90 pounds and bigger. ive caught a few 40 pounders before but not the 90 pounders my friends father caught ten years ago.
Good to see you out there catfishing again gene sure have been missing it.hope to see you catch your pb this year!Woooo!
Good stuff Richard! Congratulations on 150K subscribers!! God Bless
Best fishing channel on UA-cam! Appreciate ya Richard
He always finds great spots. Fish on man fish on
I’ve heard Bill Dance and Jimmy Houston Call Richard for fishing advice...
Really??
Canadian goose, catfish, cola and a moon pie. Doesn’t get much better than that does it!?!? Wonderful video🐟😊
Enjoyed that! Keep em coming Richard!
I like to use live blue gill or huge shiners to catch my flat heads. It's funny, i just used my halo rod yesterday to catch my catfish.
A true master 💪🏽 bless you Richard
Keep yourself and momma Sue safe during these trying times
Love your videos Rich Gene the fishing machine lately I've caught a bunch of catfish. I've caught a couple hybrid catfish between channel cats and white catfish 😊
Loved the video Richard Gene!!
Thank you for the crazy videos! 😁
That bird at 0:44 just about dang near took your head off, RG...
Richard Gene...me and the Crisco would've been mighty fine with those channel cats you caught! LOL! Thanks for sharing and for providing some good tips when fishing discolored, high water...never thought to not use a weight when fishing in a rocky reservoir. Hats off to you and God bless you and Momma Sue.
only 650 miles from my house, wish i was there, stay safe and healthy, hope to meet you someday.
Wow! Really misin’ my fishin’! Might need to break out of quarantine! Always enjoy your videos.
Tim Andrews cops in my area aren’t enforcing it, if I wanna go fishing I can without worry which I did yesterday lol
I sure enjoy your videos. I just started my own channel Jchestnut Outdoors and am recording videos like crazy and hope to start posting them soon. You are a great inspiration, keep it up.
Awesome as always Mr. Gene!!! Always catching em. Blessed
I went trout fishing Monday and caught my pb 1.2 pounds
Well the only fishin I've done this year is in the Arabian gulf in Kuwait. I at least got a hook wet once.
Thank you so much for all the informational videos you put out! I watch your videos and it makes me a better fisherman! Tell elmo I said hi
Awesome show brother keep em coming 👍👍👏👏