Catching Dinner With Worms! How To Find & Catch Bluegill & Shellcracker 

Richard Gene for President

Best fishing channel on the tube!

Here in southeast Michigan we have bluegill and red ear or shellcracker. The shellcracker were planted here in some lakes years ago to have larger panfish. Last ten to fifteen years their numbers are going up because of the invasive zebra mussels. For once the invasives have helped some fish👍

This video is enough to get a man excited for some perch (bluegill) fishing!

I appreciate your videos. Made me start panfish fishing in a whole different way. The world is a better place with Richard Gene the Fishing Machine in it 🎣🙂👍🏿

I love how Richard captures the essence of traditional fishing; not forgetting God's beauty around him. It doesn't have to be complicated with $100,000 worth of gear. It's the same sport we enjoyed as kids.

Ran into Elmo the other day, I told him I saw ya down in the slew fishin around for somethin or other. He runned off, said somethin about the sale barn. I had a blessed 2-hour morning of bank fishing for bass here in northern Kansas. Caught 4 all on a weightless senko. None bigger than 2 lbs but Im just pleased to have a bite and be out enjoying God's creation. Water temp is still pretty cold, around 55-60 depending on the size of the water. They are getting in to a prespawn pattern but having a hard time making up their minds due to the fluctuating temps. Hunting and fishing are very similar. You wouldnt go fishing and only cast once, that's like sitting in a tree stand and not blowing your call. Same with fishing, you wouldnt go hunting without trying to figure out how your game is moving. Thanks for the video Mr Gene. Always glad to see ya.

Love those Shellcracker!!!! They fight like a freight train!!!

It’s so very entertaining to watch you having fun and really enjoying the sport of fishing!🎣

It’s always a good day when you post a video

Please never stop being you. Love your videos!

Richard….you are the very best! These videos are priceless! ❤️

gene, you’re like the grandfather i’ve never had. and i’m filipino 😊 everytime i watch your videos, i literally itch to go to the sacramento deep water channel, CA, by my house and slay crappie

Always quality videos and a quality human! Thank you sir! Excellent video.

What a blessing to be redeemed with you both. Maybe we’ll meet one day in glory. Keep fishin n filmin!

Thanks again MACHINE!! Love the ADRILLAGINE !! ❤

Hi Richard I'm from South Carolina a huge fan thanks for all the knowledge

It’s been a slow start here in Michigan. For a couple of weeks I’ve been catching pike, fishing streamers on an 8wt fly rod. No wall hangers, but a couple approached. 32”. But just three days ago I finally put together a bluegill dinner, and it’s all because your words, “this time of year, it’s all about water temperature.” Sunny days, shallow slow river slough, and an early season mayfly hatch, brought a dinner into three feet of water. Everything is later in the north, and I know it’s “going to be all about water temperature” for the next couple weeks. Thanks Richard. I’m gonna have to start looking for pre-spawn crappies soon, and we got some real “toilet seats”.

Thank you Richard for another awesome video filled with lots of good info on how we can catch more fish! You my friend are the best on youtube no one even comes close! God's blessings always to You and Mommy Sue! 🙏

I love you're videos. It's so refreshing to watch someone as passionate about fishing, who seems to take it seriously and not seriously at the same time.

Keep fishing and cooking! Keep Momma happy &YOU TOO .Thanks for Sharing again 🙏 ❤️

DeKalb County Lake 😍

WOW Richard, 350 thousand subscribers! We all love you love your vibes... You are an inspiration man. Thank you!!

Gene the lord has blessed you an xiaoping and I really love your shows .

I absolutely love this channel! Thank you Richard Gene The Fishing Machine!

Great day, good weather, nice fishin, a true blessing from God. Thanks, Richard for taking us along on this trip. And thank you for always giving us the tips and knowledge. Looked like you got the blessing of mama Sue. Good day to you ma'am. God bless y'all and stay safe out there on the water.

That's absolutely right Richard. I've been telling folks that fishin' is like huntin' deer for years. Doesn't matter what fish you're tracking for, big ol' bass or shellcracker or anything else 40 pound catfish or .... Great video!!!

Richard Gene I'll watch your videos any day

Richard Gene, you're the man!

Some gooduns Richard! Glad to see momma Sue!! LIVE FOR THE THUMP MY FRIEND!!

So much fun brother thank you for the great show god bless you and your family

Man that was awesome! I know exactly where you were at… I’ve been there several times. I laughed till my sides hurt…😭 You’re the man Richard!

Thank you for putting out fun and instructional fishing content. God Bless

Richard we need some Momma Sue videos fishing pulllleaase!!!! Y’all crack me up so hard I can’t catch my breath

Great video Richard thanks again Richard GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY RICHARD 😊😊😊

Thanks for the tips 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Richard you know I love Mama Sue and I’m thankful for her “Redeemed” t shirt. It reminded me to share a group of 2 sets of brothers out of Goshen Indiana called “Redeemed Quartet” one of the finest gospel quartets I’ve heard in my life. I think you all will enjoy them a lot.

God bless you and your family brother, you are loved by many. Keep'em coming on it........

Man them some nice size fish. Love watching you fish

NEVER a DULL Moment with you Sir. God Bless you two..

Thank you for taking time to teach us

You’re so funny to watch, but you’re very knowledgeable I learned from you

Mr. Richard. You always post great videos but for me this was one of your best. Your tips and techniques are second to none. Thank you for sharing. God bless.

I was thinking about you today when I was antique shopping. Found a old rod and reel. The rods name was worn off but had a cork handle that was worn but still in pretty good shape. The reel was called a quick fire 300 by Shimano and worked like I think it should. So I thought to my self what would Richard do? Well I got both for 10 bucks. Not to shabby if I do say so my self.

Richard Gene the fishing machine, thanks for sharing your knowledge and keep your videos coming please.

Richard have you done any cooking videos? I’d love to learn how to cook panfish well.

Amazing fishing Richard! 🙏🎣👍💯

So good. Thanks Richard Gene!

Enjoy all your videos. So refreshing not to hear swearing every other word. Love the good natured family oriented content. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to the next video. Nf

I agree, they're my favorite fish to eat as well! Tons of fun to catch.

Awesome as always Mr. Gene

My older brother used to catch Shellcrackers out of a farm pond he used to be able to fish, that big of shellcracker and bigger, I’m talking 2-3 lbs and on night crawlers too, fishing on bottom. That out in Winchester Ky, he never got the chance to take me down there, the lord took him away. But that’s alright, I got plenty of good memories with him. I had a Ol buddy that worked at this farm, down in Georgetown Ky and it had a farm pond on it that had huge bluegill in it, me and him both caught probably state record bluegills out of there, 2 & 3 lbs, heck he caught one that was a little over 4 lbs.

Love your explanations, and your enthusiasm! Woo!

Richard Gene! I love your videos!😊 Next to my Dad, you're my fishing HERO! Thanks for sharing all you do... Oh..and sorry but GO BLUE. Your Bama team gave us a go! Love you brother!

Great technique I'm going to try that Thanks For The Knowledge 👍

Awesome video Sir.. WOOO! Some Goood Eatin’ .. Stay safe and Keep’em coming

Beautiful haul Mr. Gene

My biggest redear last year was 13.5 ,Great video and KEEP ON FISHING

You are a treasure! A fisherman second to none.woooo!

Crappie size gills, truly impressive again Richard. Yes they are very good eating.

That first fist “yeah” was funny to me😂

Awesome technique I'm gonna try it this week up here in central Indiana

You the man ! But you also include the truth that you had to take time to find the fish. Not just the first cove to the right of the boat dock. You the Man !!!

RG....all my love brother, have a wonderful year!

Love the videos keep up the good work, because it's gooood fer ya.👍

WHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Nice panfish!!

Yeah Richard I remember you saying that, and I agree I've caught many spellchecker here in Florida on Gass shrimp, many spellchecker over 2 pounds n is in the bypass canals in Tampa

If I was half the fisherman Richard, is, I’d still be the best fisherman, I know

The Machine 🔥😎

Awesome catch

Outstanding!

Woooo I mean woooo biggun ❤

you can't help but love this man ! ,..like a brother, let me clarify before the rumors start...

The best ever!!!

Don't be a quitter lol nice catch

I’m talking about wooooooooooo 😂😂😂 great video Richard 🎣🎣

Ha...the pros thats got the "patches"....like Jimmy "salesman" Houston....who never won a single tournament....but loves the camera pointed at himself......thank God for Richard

I'm going tomorrow lake wappapello if God willing and let's me hope to catch a mess thank you richard crappie are on up here so wish me luck 🤙🤙 God bless you and yours 🙏🙏

THE BULL GILL DADDY LOL YOU'RE THE MAN

I love your channel u always fine the good fish

Atta boy Richard WOOO!!

Can’t tell you how much your videos help and inspire. When you’re hunting for panfish, are you mostly using sonar or trial and error based on past experience?

Good fishing 🎣

Watch out Mama Sue, He’s all jacked up on ADRELAGIN !!

MAŞALLAH HARİKA

My favorite fish anywhere blue lips and red ears hands down best eaters all around !!!! Whole and fillets love them so much !!! Thanks for the tips on how to put a few more in my ice box and love using night crawlers on them so fun a little messy but who cares that's why God made soap Lol have a blessed day and good fishing !!! ❤

Come on up to parksville lake here in south eat tn, it’s pretty common to find big red ear like that 👍🏼

300th like 💪🏼 nice video Richard Gene

You are amazing.

Love all your videos especially the shellcracker and crappie ones. How would a person go about sending you something?

That’s probably the biggest Shellcracker I’ve seen RG catch

I will try this. I usually find sunfish will peck a big worm to pieces. Red worms are more readily taken whole but are swallowed to deep before I realize I have a good bite. A lake near me is known for panfish staying deep & bottom feeding mostly.

Hi Richard, I'm from up in Canada. Pretty cold up here this morning. I've heard sayings that when the leaves on a Lilac bush are the size of elephants ears it's time to go for Crappy. I was observing the size of leaves just busting out in your video. Take note! besides water temps.

Beautiful Fishery. May God protect it

Notice how MOMMA SUE just backed up to let the "adriligen" fly !

Gene the G.o.a.t

Dekalb Lake has some monster panfish.

You're the best

Richard Richard Richard!

I saw a crappie down ner in that cooler lol.