How To Locate Catfish On River Systems - What To Look For

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • In This Video, I explain everything you need to know to catch a Catfish. I go over my Catfish fishing Rig, the type of catfishing bait you will need, and How To Find Catfish! I hope you enjoy the video!
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  • @joelewis1074
    @joelewis1074 5 років тому +88

    My daughter wonf go to sleep till she's heard RGTFM yell "Kweeyat!" to a fish. I think I'm raising her right.
    Thanks for keeping your content clean for adults and kiddos RG. Keep feeshin'!!!!! It's goooooood fer yee!!

    • @larrylesmeister1994
      @larrylesmeister1994 4 роки тому

      Moi moi moi I moist enough out there that he would be a good person to be a good person and a good time for one

  • @thelopingchevy6623
    @thelopingchevy6623 5 років тому +10

    Hey richard, even if your not reading this it doesn't matter if you are but I just want you to know that your one of the best fisherman on UA-cam I've ever watched and because of you I caught my pb 3 days after new years. Your channel is the reason why I keep fishing and also keep a positive attitude. Even if your not here in the next twenty years you will always have a place in my heart. Love you richard and never stop fishing!

    • @JohnR89
      @JohnR89 Рік тому +2

      Totally agree

  • @James-oj6ck
    @James-oj6ck 5 років тому +162

    "If I'm not fishing around something I'll get hung into, I'm not fishing.". Fantastic quote and great wisdom. Nice Flathead.

    • @jacobross5008
      @jacobross5008 4 роки тому +2

      @Michael Williams try throwing some bait out under a slip bobber. If you keep getting hung up that way, just move your bobber stop shallower til you won't get hung up anymore.

    • @robertpatton5083
      @robertpatton5083 2 роки тому

      Lol, amen

  • @joystickricksherrell774
    @joystickricksherrell774 5 років тому +48

    Thanks for what you are doing.
    Better than any fishing show on TV.

    • @richardsommers5069
      @richardsommers5069 3 роки тому +1

      Check Hagen Grubbs Fishing too. Not saying it's better but he's a good guy and he's always taking his son with him in the Ohio river...good show

    • @joystickricksherrell774
      @joystickricksherrell774 3 роки тому +1

      @@richardsommers5069 thanks for the heads up...I'll check it out

  • @MGBarkell
    @MGBarkell 5 років тому +55

    Nuthin but respect fer ya Gene! You go and call out what your fishing for and put on a clinic on just how you do it. God bless and keep on sharing.

  • @lojofishing
    @lojofishing 5 років тому +67

    Brother, you ALWAYS seem to be nailing those big catfish...I need to come up there to you one day

    • @dumpsterfood8746
      @dumpsterfood8746 5 років тому +1

      Fishing Machine VS Lojo 😂

    • @lojofishing
      @lojofishing 5 років тому +4

      @@dumpsterfood8746 I'm down

    • @jackmcconnell9316
      @jackmcconnell9316 3 роки тому +12

      @@lojofishing No offenese LOJO, but ole Richard would whoop ya.

    • @jblaylock023
      @jblaylock023 3 роки тому +2

      RGTFM & Googan collab?? 😳😳😳

  • @markgrant1508
    @markgrant1508 5 років тому +19

    Richard Gene said. I want to catch one that takes 54 hours to reel in. I would LOVE for you hook one like that too. Stay with it and enjoy. Remember folks you can't catch em from the couch.

  • @GrooveListener
    @GrooveListener 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for your catfishing tips. I am a bank fisherman born and raised. My first pole was the latter half of an old cane pole, I was too small to use the whole thing. Your flapper idea is pure genius and I can not wait to try it. I am currently living in the high altitudes of Colorado, but have a trip scheduled here shortly to return home to Georgia, and then on to my birthplace and where my love for fishing started, Tennessee. Thank you for your time and work.

  • @peterschulties3258
    @peterschulties3258 5 років тому +44

    How quickly you've become one of my favorite you tubers. And I will remember! Thanks for all the great information:)

  • @rickycook231
    @rickycook231 3 роки тому +2

    You have probably forgot more than most of us will ever know about fishing!!! absolutely more knowledge than any person I've ever seen fishing!!! you are simply the best👍💯

  • @jdyohe04
    @jdyohe04 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you for explaining everything you do in detail!!!! You do it in a way that people who don't usually fish for catfish can understand!!!!!

  • @kellyash45
    @kellyash45 Рік тому +2

    Watching you saw that razor sharp knife through that fish right at your bare hand gave me the chills up my spine. I couldn't watch that part, lol.

  • @handsandfeethomesteading
    @handsandfeethomesteading 5 років тому +3

    Nothing like coming home from a long day at work and relaxing to a new RG fishin video. You sir are THE real deal.

  • @jeffsnider7842
    @jeffsnider7842 4 роки тому +2

    I catfish by myself on the Arkansas River. I would give my eye teeth to have a fun buddy like this to make memories with. Rock on man!

    • @gojosbestie3380
      @gojosbestie3380 4 роки тому

      I like the Arkansas River as well

    • @jacob2790
      @jacob2790 3 роки тому

      Ark River fisher in Kansas.....talk about hogg heaven 😁

  • @bennycasillas3848
    @bennycasillas3848 4 роки тому +7

    Glad to see you using Eagle Claw hooks. I probably plated that hook at one point being that I work for Eagle Claw. Love your videos bud

  • @davy1458
    @davy1458 3 роки тому +1

    Well you got me ....I subscribed! I grew up on the Ohio....my house was just above the bank growing up....fishing for cat fish has been a life long affair for me...I'm 42 now...I grew up on the Indiana side more or less across the river from Louisville ...I like what your doing and how you do it.

  • @michaelfries7969
    @michaelfries7969 5 років тому +2

    I really REALLY appreciate how you do a run down on your tackle and equipment. I understand success depends on technique but having the right tools makes all the difference so a big shout to you Mr Gene for sharing with us!!

  • @peoriaos6627
    @peoriaos6627 3 роки тому +1

    Our family loves your videos. I wish they were a little longer.

  • @theted1601
    @theted1601 3 роки тому +3

    Mr Gene - your videos are absolutely the best cuz you're engaging, informative, and entertaining all at once. I think your videos are so watchable because it's obvious that you are truly enjoying what you are doing.....and the endings.....I won't dare sign off until I've watched each one. Keep rolling and thanks for the great content.

  • @overcome8628
    @overcome8628 2 роки тому

    You can tell how hard a man works by the look of his hands, this man works hard. Crappie are the best tasting fish I have ever tasted.

  • @belliott538
    @belliott538 5 років тому +4

    Yes Sir! One of my Tried And True Mantras "If I Ain't Loosing Tackle I Ain't Fishin'"...
    With that in mind, I rig a bunch of Leaders: Swivel, Shock Leader (Fluorocarbon usually) and Circle Hook... Rolled up ready to go, before I leave the House. Time Re-Rigging on the Water is Fishing Time Wasted...

  • @DieterMelhorn
    @DieterMelhorn 5 років тому +11

    RGFM I think you got a mention in my podcast recently and also in a video!! Crappie fishmern make good catmen. BTW, I am always shocked by how clean your boat is....you need more slime in it!!! LOL!

  • @brandoncarr.3glife320
    @brandoncarr.3glife320 5 років тому +11

    Hey Richard thanks so much for always explaining your tackle and set up. It really helps a beginner. I've went from never fishing to catching tons of fish this year just from watching your videos!

  • @shaneoleary2061
    @shaneoleary2061 5 років тому +1

    Richard my brother and I are currently fishing in a tournament and used the “flapper” technique. Didn’t believe it would work until we just caught a 30 lb!! Thanks Richard Gene

  • @billpaullin6527
    @billpaullin6527 5 років тому +4

    Hey Gene thanks for going thru your tackle choices so we can become better fishermen. And thanks for your channel.

  • @Frenchbroadcatman.
    @Frenchbroadcatman. 5 років тому +1

    I want to thank you for all of your videos Richard they take me back to a place and time when my uncle was alive and we would fish together he would enjoy watching your videos. You remind me of him alot keep up the videos I love every one of them

  • @marcpruitt7299
    @marcpruitt7299 5 років тому +3

    Great video!!! thanks for all the great info. A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work. Keep On Fishing

  • @nclife4450
    @nclife4450 5 років тому +9

    Hey Richard, love your channel ! I figured out why you keep the first fish at times. My dad told me the same thing. If you let that first fish go, he'll go back and tell the rest and they won't bite.
    Anyway, thanks for sharing your great tips and videos!

    • @outdoored.ccydecker4746
      @outdoored.ccydecker4746 4 роки тому +1

      You’ve got to kiss the first fish so that he doesn’t do that lol

    • @nclife4450
      @nclife4450 4 роки тому

      @@outdoored.ccydecker4746 LOL !

    • @nclife4450
      @nclife4450 4 роки тому

      @Calvino Dablackalpacino thanks !

  • @DrBradfordPHD
    @DrBradfordPHD 5 років тому +2

    Richard Gene is the Bob Ross of fishing

  • @Vols69
    @Vols69 5 років тому +1

    Its cool to see someone who loves what they do.. Great fish!!

  • @timhalcomb4041
    @timhalcomb4041 5 років тому +2

    Appreciate you taking us along on these trips I really enjoy it on my break time at work

  • @Melody-dx7ji
    @Melody-dx7ji 5 років тому +1

    My all time favorite youtuber

  • @hhottsfishing
    @hhottsfishing 5 років тому +4

    Yes sir Gene! Catfish videos are your thing brotha! Keep killin er bub!

  • @MrJacksjb
    @MrJacksjb 5 років тому +1

    I like the new Richard Gene Fishing Machine hat. Way better than the Alabama hat. War Eagle!

  • @mattraulston4940
    @mattraulston4940 5 років тому +3

    I really appreciate you bringing us along on your fishing adventures, it makes my day when you upload a video!!!!!!

  • @yakstreamtv495
    @yakstreamtv495 2 роки тому

    Love your content I think your compulsivenes to randomly make crazy noise an goofy comments is what reeled me in, keep em comin

  • @wadecook5429
    @wadecook5429 4 роки тому

    Hey RG you would be proud of me; I went fishing thee other day with my son Jacob, and the brand new reel he just bought, well we put it on a nice rod. Well anyway, we were trolling for walleyes and I wasn’t paying attention, casually holding my fishing rod looking off in the distance and a fish hit it so hard it jerked right out of my hands. I could see the rod being taken away so I had to do it, I dove right in after that sucker and I caught it and it was a 2 pound drum. So I finally matched your commitment to fishin that afternoon. It’s a good thing it was a lake. But hey what a memory with Jacob and I. Thanks for sharing all your awesome videos!

  • @nitramza861
    @nitramza861 3 роки тому

    I have the utmost respect for this guy... Such a wealth of knowledge.

  • @joshuacraft493
    @joshuacraft493 Рік тому

    “I’m gunna get wet! But! I might catch a fish…”.
    Great words from a great man! Lol

  • @samuelsnyder1587
    @samuelsnyder1587 Рік тому

    one of the best fishing videos I've seen

  • @prevost8686
    @prevost8686 5 років тому +10

    I thought the Nature Boy was in the boat when I heard Wooooooo!

  • @jameslow5536
    @jameslow5536 3 роки тому +1

    thanks for startin my day with a smile yet again....Keep that line tight and your bait in the zone brother 🤠👍🏼

  • @mrenfilade7178
    @mrenfilade7178 5 років тому

    Pylodictis olivaris, the olive-colored mud-fish -- looks like a lot of fun :D +1 Like!

  • @rachaelcunningham9260
    @rachaelcunningham9260 5 років тому +4

    "Qweeeut" haha love it Richard. Great content as usual.

  • @jamesdilts277
    @jamesdilts277 4 роки тому +1

    You put me in a good mood even if I'm having a really bad day, thank you and God bless you.

  • @hertzer2000
    @hertzer2000 5 років тому +8

    A man should be proud and satisfied catching any 10 pound fish. Especially a bluegill! Woo!

  • @merrittwentz6900
    @merrittwentz6900 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for the great tips especially about using a split bait. Keep’em coming. Love it

  • @twowheeledwaffle7847
    @twowheeledwaffle7847 4 роки тому +2

    Love the enthusiasm and excitement. Will hopefully be going fishing tomorrow and catch some good’ns

  • @jonathanpartridge8155
    @jonathanpartridge8155 2 роки тому +1

    I sure love watching your videos!!!! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos for us wannabe’s

  • @4nik8uobama
    @4nik8uobama 5 років тому +4

    terrific tips rg thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

  • @SargesAdventures
    @SargesAdventures 5 років тому +3

    Absolutely Love your channel....... such a riot.
    My wife even watches with me.
    Nice catfish.... need to get out and Catch me some Missouri Cats myself.

  • @jazwraps7178
    @jazwraps7178 2 роки тому

    Hell yeah brother! My homie landed a 8lb recently and we just started goin at night. Crazy fun

  • @muziqvault7082
    @muziqvault7082 5 років тому +1

    Haha.....love it! "Flathead or Blue anyone will do." T-shirt worthy

  • @bartcornelius7717
    @bartcornelius7717 5 років тому +2

    I like the Alweld boat.
    I suits your fishing style!
    👍

  • @ronnieself4788
    @ronnieself4788 5 років тому +1

    RICHARD YOUR THE MAN KEEP THE catfishing video's coming

  • @Menelvagore
    @Menelvagore 4 роки тому +1

    I really like your videos. I've been catting up here in Minnesota for about 5 or 6 years now and I'm always looking at expanding my knowledge on how to catch the Flatheads and big Channels. I always get a good pointer or 10 off your vids. Thanks again and tight lines.

  • @danielbeavers8701
    @danielbeavers8701 4 роки тому

    I love you saying what gear you use. Because there are times when I see you using a rod or reel that seems it's performing well so I might be interested in getting one. So keep the gear info comeing. We sure appreciate it!

  • @Dgc10680
    @Dgc10680 5 років тому

    My grandparents watch you a lot! I caught a 4 pound bass and a seven pound catfish watching you!

  • @BriGuy147
    @BriGuy147 2 роки тому

    Yes Sir, explaining your tackle is great for the novice like me. Much appreciated Sir….GOLLIEEEEEEE

  • @benbarnes2819
    @benbarnes2819 5 років тому +1

    I’m working and your fishing, thanks for taking us along Mr Richard.

  • @KyleC0430
    @KyleC0430 4 роки тому +2

    Just found and subscribed! Great videos! Like how you explain everything from rods to baits!

  • @jamesduncan6615
    @jamesduncan6615 3 роки тому

    Your passion for fishing is awesome I grew in East TN. Slot of places you fish I know we'll keep it up brother

  • @hagengrubbsfishing
    @hagengrubbsfishing 5 років тому

    Great advice and a great flathead.. can’t wait until the next flathead video👍

  • @jamesmeade7500
    @jamesmeade7500 3 роки тому

    i like the way he said quit it to that fish but i gotta say you caught some big flathead catfish and that blue.... nice catch brother

  • @ds6938
    @ds6938 5 років тому

    Would you show us how you go about finding your new spots? What you are looking for and what your fish finder says etc? Thanks!

  • @jamesmiller4924
    @jamesmiller4924 5 років тому +1

    That's is some helpful information thanks brother Richard always a pleasure to watch you and God bless

  • @redrocketz1513
    @redrocketz1513 5 років тому +1

    Love the intro..lol that's how I fish. Give me the big ones! This is my favorite fishing channel of all time. Thank you brother for the work you put in to making it happen. 👍👍💪💯💯

  • @christhacker3175
    @christhacker3175 5 років тому +1

    Tks richard,love when you post catfish videos,ive learned alot from you,!!! God bless

  • @jessewood3164
    @jessewood3164 3 роки тому

    My friend I don't know how many times before I learned that you have to let them take it before you set that hook or start reeling. To the new people targeting Flat head, this man just showed you the Bible on how to catch a big flat head. I've never did well on cut bait for flat head but I have caught a May on live bait just like that

  • @robfarnam938
    @robfarnam938 5 років тому

    Hey Richard, you got a like right off the bat for the most part because of your attitude and positivity. Keep it up brother. And you are an awesome fisherman as well.

  • @amieengland2437
    @amieengland2437 5 років тому +1

    Richard!!! Love it!!! Will be waiting for your next video!! 😊 Can’t wait. Fish On!!!

  • @vic-ff9du
    @vic-ff9du 3 роки тому

    My grandfather taught me as a little boy you never cut towards your hand ..but seems like you do great ..

  • @R.Gsolo365
    @R.Gsolo365 4 роки тому

    Love all your videos man. You make it fun to watch. Most are boring as fuck. You rock buddy.

  • @jeffadamsiii8711
    @jeffadamsiii8711 5 років тому

    Richard Gene... You sir, are a legend

  • @danielbeavers8701
    @danielbeavers8701 4 роки тому

    I love putting some lemon pepper on some crappie and frying them up or smoking them. Trout some good eaten too!

  • @SpankyCSTX
    @SpankyCSTX 5 років тому +1

    btw i honestly would like to here you go even more specific on gear and tackle and set up for conditions because i've been fishing so long... I'm always looking for any tips, that means everything. Love the vids man thank you

  • @flippindocks8183
    @flippindocks8183 4 роки тому

    Hey Richard....
    Structure is contours of the bottom. No such thing as "heavy structure to get hung in".....
    That would be cover. Logs, rocks, grass, etc.
    Love you man!!!!

  • @graysonschlinker2596
    @graysonschlinker2596 3 роки тому

    I love the enthusiasm!! Ain’t nothing like them big ole flats!

  • @Bait2Bend
    @Bait2Bend 5 років тому +1

    Excellent video and great fish. Awesome information. I’m on the Mississippi so these tactics sound great. Thanks for Sharing RG!!!
    -Scott

  • @josie_posie809
    @josie_posie809 2 роки тому

    Everything about this was epic. 🔥🔥

  • @allenlambert2990
    @allenlambert2990 5 років тому

    man your my favorite youtuber for sure man puts a smile my face every time you post a video its like one more trip with paw you remind me alot of him the way you fish and talk and have fun while your there

  • @taylorspencer5470
    @taylorspencer5470 5 років тому +3

    Awesome videos Gene! Keep up the good work!

  • @coolbreeze5916
    @coolbreeze5916 5 років тому +1

    Richard Gene , that's a big ole flathead there brother. 😎✌️

  • @brianmcgonagle4163
    @brianmcgonagle4163 5 років тому

    Hey Richard,
    My buddies and I love your show! You have given us a lot of ideas. Keep up the great work! Would love to see you come up North sometime, where the bluegill are fat, the perch are plenty, and the Walleye and Muskies roam. Much love from Indiana! and remember...... GO FISHIN' WHEN YOU CAN... 'CAUSE IT'S GOOOOOD FER YA!

  • @ksoutdoorsports
    @ksoutdoorsports 5 років тому +3

    Super nice Flathead! Great video Richard!

  • @chadnolte1546
    @chadnolte1546 5 років тому +1

    I love your videos very very informative. Please tell elmo i said hello thank you Mr. Gene

  • @mr.trammell6399
    @mr.trammell6399 2 роки тому

    The air pumping got u a new subscriber 🤣😂

  • @woldridgefencing9021
    @woldridgefencing9021 5 років тому

    RG you motivate me to fish more. I got my 5 year old boy going with me. Where do I get a shirt like that?

  • @TheRiffingFatboy
    @TheRiffingFatboy 5 років тому +1

    A lot of old timers here down at the dam run the opposite style of rig with the sinker at the bottom and the bait further up on a dropper knot or something...can you tell me when you'd want to run sinker at the bottom of your line vs bait at the bottom of the line?

  • @williamc7460
    @williamc7460 5 років тому +1

    You are the king of a great time. Great info like always.

  • @user-ym8rd5gn3q
    @user-ym8rd5gn3q Рік тому

    Been watching your videos for long time and just found out how to comment because didn’t remember YT password , it im 74 and even retired in Florida last 9 years and better half wants to move back to Nc. We going to live in Newport and a Nuse river is 1/4 mile from house sand it is right before it runs into the ocean,and it is longest and widest river in NC, widest part is 6 miles wide so I’m sure I will catch cats for supper, moving last of this month

  • @roninxacci1798
    @roninxacci1798 5 років тому +3

    I love ur Catfish Vids Gene

  • @jessicamcdaniel7396
    @jessicamcdaniel7396 4 роки тому

    I love the split flapper shad deal thats cool right there i love to watch old skool fishermen so much in info lovin it keep them lines tight

  • @snarkydinkfarm329
    @snarkydinkfarm329 5 років тому

    Your river is an 8 lane highway compared to my bicycle path river and you were talking about you're fishing in 28 feet of water and at best I might find a hole 8 feet deep... I guess my question is, do the same principles apply ? Thanx so much for the great fishing videos, I enjoy them very much !!!

    • @jasonsimmons6684
      @jasonsimmons6684 4 роки тому

      Structure is structure and yes basically the same applies.

  • @mikesmith2718
    @mikesmith2718 5 років тому

    The machine does it again

  • @billycarr4394
    @billycarr4394 5 років тому

    Nice video i love to fish for all catfish

  • @longbowbanjoAL
    @longbowbanjoAL 4 роки тому

    that island down river of you is a good spot for flat heads. im sure you have but you ever fished coon creek? its got some really big blues in really shallow water. we caught a 32 lb blue here other day at coon creek. also starky and bellefonte island are good places too. i drag fish a bunch and i love doing it around islands.

  • @brandonbaker6165
    @brandonbaker6165 5 років тому +1

    Hey Richard keep making videos they are really good.

  • @jimmywilson1388
    @jimmywilson1388 5 років тому +1

    Great video, words can’t explain how I feel about this channel.... Wooooooooo!!!😜

  • @anthonylawson7073
    @anthonylawson7073 5 років тому

    Best fishing show period Richard 👍