Crappie Fishing - HUGE SLAB! My BIGGEST Crappie On Video! (So Far) 

First good job Geno!

Gene, You've been an inspiration to me. The last 10 or so years, I've been in poor health. The last year, I've lost 150 lbs and getting around a lot better. Had my boat in storage for 12 years. Put a new outboard on it a couple of months ago and brought the old boat back to life. I'm going to get out there every chance I can from here on out. Thank you so much for rekindling my love of fishing. Rob.

Richard , I’ll be 68 yr. Old July 15 , hopefully God will see fit for me to be around a lot longer . Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I enjoy your channel better than any I’ve ever seen . Keep up the great work , and please start keeping more Crappie , if they are frozen in water, they stay fresh and Good . God Bless you Brother !

Wowwwwwwwww. Those where some nice slabs my friend. That 15incher was absolutely Slabadochous 👈🏽😁 15,000 subs 😲 #TheFishingMachine 👍🏽

I wish my dad was still alive so he could watch your videos. His favorite thing to do was catch crappie. He lived for it. I know he would love your videos. Thanks for making these videos and thanks for bringing back some of the best memories I have of my dad. I sure miss him.

I enjoyed watching you fish. It brought back memories. Have not fished in the last 4 months since my husband passed. We loved going to the lake. Continue to do what you are doing. It brings joy to us. I hope to get out again soon. God Bless

I just found your channel and I must say that I am awe struck! I am an Alabama boy who has been in Texas most of my life. I am severely disabled and watching your videos makes my life a lot better! I was always a saltwater fisherman. I have never caught a bass, crappie or a freshwater catfish. I am hoping one day to get to come back to my home state and do some of the same fishing that I have been watching you do. Please keep the content coming and if I never get to come home and fish at least I can watch you and dream!!!

Your videos make me so happy! I've learned sooo much from you, everything from using light light and light jigs! Thank you kindly Richard Gene, Fishing Machine Extraordinaire! You are a kind-hearted person and the world could use more gentlemen like yourself!

Richard, I just wanna say that the reason I love watchin' your videos is for one, I love crappie fishing, and you always deliver when it comes to crappies, your down to earth attitude that keeps me laughin' every time I log on, and last but not least, that darned southern accent is irresistible to listen to. I love your humor, your sarcastic take on things, and the fact that I'd love to have someone like you to spend my day on the water fishing with. Thank you for providing me with daily entertainment and helpful videos like these. I get a bunch of fun outa watchin' you every time I log onto youtube. Have a great day, my friend! You da best!

Love his little cardboard tackle box. Gene is the man.

I drop whatever I’m doing to watch your videos.

Richard Gene. At 70 and due to health problems, I cannot get out without someone to go with me. Your videos are almost like being on the water with my father again. He would always crack me up with his humour and antics much like yours. When I do get out I use many of the tips you shared on your videos. Thank you so much. I wish you fair winds and good hooksets.............

I've watched a lot of fishing videos, and I think I love these the most. Keep on keepin on Gene

Well Richard Gene here we are four years later and you're at 295 thousand subscribers. Can't wait to see ya hit a million because you are truly one in a million. Fish on my friend 😁

You're very inspiring to me. My friends and I up here in Ohio are watching and we are "Goin' Fishin' cause it's good for us"! ... and we love it!

Some beatiful black crappie . I use powerpro 10 lb. 2lb. mono diamiter. I use no leader they dont seem to care with bluegills redear or crappie. Even thru the ice and the water is gin clear a leader isnt nessesary. But if you think you need a leader by all means use it. That power pro is the best braid in my opinion. I have spent alot of money trying them all. Great vid and keep ya line wet Richard.

I love how the fish just lay there still as you measure , it seemed to know, get this over with I need to go back home. You are a master crappie fishing machine. You're talkin to the fish, they seem to know you just having fun and they're going to go back home.

All i can say is We love you Richard 👍👍Another incredible video that I truly enjoyed!!! High five on the slab✋️

Richard Gene I've been watching your videos for about a year now and I've been hooked ever since! I really appreciate all the info and tips you give in the videos. Very very helpful! I grew up on the Coosa River and fished there all my life and recently moved to Texas and have tried several of your tactics here and found to be successful most of the time, and I fish from the bank only! So thanks again! Happy fishing

Trying to figure out why 111 people dislike this video? Gene is a down to earth good ole country boy!!! Always catches fish, always very informative and I always get a good laugh watching him! I guess no matter how good u do there’s gonna be people who are just miserable. I like genes videos bc he’s just a normal everyday guy who loves to fish. What u see is what u get. Keep at it Mr Gene!!!

First of all ,Your one of the best sportsman in the game of fishing, you show fish the Respect they deserve , no matter what kind it is,, and second is You deserve it, its hard to do these fishing videos ,, my hat is off to you,, just be careful on that water by yourself and FISH ON,, Thanks for sharing,, I simply enjoy watching....

Man I can't get enough of your content. Another killer video gene. Thank you very much for sharing.

Great Job! I've learned so much watching your videos...Weekly I count the days to watch your next upload. Be well and remember, I'm going fishing every chance I can. Cause it is Gooood for me.

Richard, my brother! That was a monster slab!! I’m bout to get on the water and get’em !! Thanks for another awesome video!!

I'm from Minnesota and the lakes are froze now. I drove thru Alabama a week ago and saw the open water down there then I looked on you tube for fishing down there and found your channel. You inspired me to come back work my boat and get some of those slabs

You are by no doubt the greatest fisherman i have seen . You give so much insight to what you are doing. You keep it plain and simple as long as people do the little things you tell em. I had to live in alabama 30 years ago near lake guntersville amd got to fish it a lot. I feel its one of the best fishing lakes on the tva chain. Im up river from you where they drop the water a lot on the lakes in the winter. It changes the paterns and very little shore line weeds. Got to get back down t and fish again. But ,your shows the best of any . Oh i have large collection of poles and reels like you do. Just can’t help it. Love my old round cranking reels and fiberglass rods . Keep up the shows

Absolutely the best fisherman I've seen! You must feel good all the time with all the Crappie action you see! Keep it coming, I'm hungry!

Richard I found out about you on Jimmy Huston outdoors. When you and Jimmy were catching the big slab crappie at his lake at twin eagle ranch. It’s great that you love fishing as much as I do !!! Keep up the good work 👍

Richard my dad and mom took us fishing to lake Weiss and Guntersville and watching you fishing there brings back good memories

Just ran across your videos today rain out of work here in Michigan, I couldn't stop watching your videos, I love the endings there the best your one crazy fisherman

I always enjoy watching RU-vid videos of you fishing Mean Jean keep them coming !

All I knew about the Tennessee River was on my way to Gulf Shores, crossing it just before Huntsville on 65. But, I just looked it up on a satellite picture, and wow, what a body of water. I see now the work the TVA has done. A sportsperson’s paradise. RGTFM, much respect.

Tell Ole Elmo that I am watching from a jet fighter base in northern japan. Better content than 99% of the shows I watch. Grew up in Chattahooche valley swamps a huntin' and a fishin' with my dad. Great times those days...Richard keep on a fishin' cause it's good fer ya!

I enjoy your positive attitude. It's not "were gonna to try to catch crappie, It's were GOING to catch crappie"!!

Richard, You are one of the best fisherman I've ever had the pleasure of watching!!! Thank You for some great video's!!

that ole mitchell reel brings back alot of memories,, I think that clicking noise travels thru the line and attracts bites.

I like my Wally Marshall medium crappie rods. I pier fish mostly and a 9 ft one is good for that. Other times I may use an 11 ft one for fishing beyond a barrier or reaching over rocks. Our water is seldom clear and I'm around brush a lot so I use heavier line.

I enjoy your videos on my breaks at work. Another great video, and awesome catches. Keep it up Mr. Gene!

I love watching your videos,my husband and I love to fish,but we live in Illinois ,it's cold ,you get me thru the winter,thank you

Boy, that 2-pounder was a whopper! I bet you've caught over 10,000 fish, Richard Gene! I love your channel.

Howdy, from Maine! It will be another 4-5 weeks before we can be catching crappie where I fish. Maine only has Black Crappie and they were stocked by mistake in 1969 by the Fish & Wildlife when they put large mouth bass in Lake Sebasticook. There were crappie in the same pond as the bass. These crappie are all over the State now and what a fun fish to catch. Thank you for your informative videos.

I'm so happy to support you. If I was still located in the South, I would make it my God given duty to come and fish with you. Since I am in Southern California, I hope that I can use some of the techniques you've shown us to catch the best fried fish I know. If there is anything I can do to help you and your channel, don't hesitate to contact me. I told my wife that you were mental, but I really believe that what you do comes from the heart. God has blessed me with your content. Keep it coming!!!! Steven.

Rewatching some old videos, Richard Gene now has about 350k more subscribers and ain't changed a bit!

Elmo sure missed the boat today, Richard. Thank you so much for teaching us how, buddy.

Proud you're doing so well on subscribers. Hope you'll keep on doing what you're doing. We enjoy every one. Keep it simple and fun. You can't go wrong.

Thanks for taking us along fishing with you again! I always check for your video's when I get on my computer. Great job. Glad your channel is growing, I have told alot of people about it.

Really enjoy your videos. In my early 20’s I had a good friend and neighbor you remind me of. RIP Ed Watching you brings back great fishing memories with my dear friend. Thank you

Hey Gene, looks like your using my favorite old 308. Best ultralight ever made. Bought mine in 1971 and it is still hammering the fish.😁

i just want to say you are an awesome crappie fisherman.i have watched a lot of you vids and loved everyone.i tied some weedless jigs as you instructed in one vid,i took them out and fished the tree tops ,it was awesome ,never got hung up,thank you so nmuch richard ,keep up the good work and vids.

It's been tough fishin lately wind howling and rain. Got a new boat for Christmas been out everytime I can and learning new places no crappie yet but I'm unstoppable. I love watching your videos keep on hooking and posting videos I'll keep watching NICE SLABS

Mr. Gene I absolutely enjoy every single minute of you shows......its a pleasure to watch you enjoy the sport that I have absolutely loved ever since I was old enough to pick up a rod and reel. Also, in todays world you don't see folks express their love for the Lord and all the great things he has done in your life. God Bless You Mr. Gene, hope to meet you on the Big G one of these days sir.

So entertaining! Should have a contest for a fishin trip with Richard Gene!

Very good video...got out a couple times this week....the bass were biting..very good fer me!!!

I'm loving your videos, they sure remind me of fishing on my grandpas ponds as a kid. I'm going to try come crappie and blue gill fishing along with the bass I normally fish for. Roll Tide Richard !!!

I'm always glad to see a new video posted from ol Gene and Elmo !! That was some good ol slab Jack's there Elmo !!

My goodness Richard Gene, you got into the SLABS for sure. Jigs tipped with a minner does work. That almost 15 incher at 2.1 lbs was a big MAMA for sure!!. Looks like a bunch of folks had been cutting their grass and blowing it into the river. Lots of floating grass! Great job as usual. Keep it up.;

Hey Man! I like your fishing videos . If I can finally get my 2 garmin echomap plus 93sv units set up on my Lowe stryker 17 with Panoptics on the front and the 2d ,down image and SI on the transom all together , I'm gonna try some of those spots on Guntersville Lake. Looks like a whole lotta fun fishing under those bridges. I can't hardly wait to try out these new units on brushpiles and suspended crappie. I'll be over there asap. You give some real good tips on crappie fishing and explain stuff where I could really understand it good, I'd love to go to that place you were catching those big ole blueegill and shellcrackers. Keep up the good work boy. Thanks Jerry

Hey just a small personal tip, I see on some catches you’re giving the fish that you release tail/fin bite from your net, try and buy a silicone or softer type of net if you want to help with that

I’ve tried to spread the word amongst the masses now I’m gonna start sharing on Facebook.🐟👍

I love watchin you fish I don't get out on the water as much as I would like to I'm from Pensacola and there's not many places to crappie fish here maybe one day I will make my way up around where your at heck who knows I might even see you out there till then my brother.... tight lines

I’m from bald Knob AR. Iv commercial fished most my life. Never learned so much from one show. HUGE!!!! Fan! I’m even gonna buy some Richard gene fishing machine T shirts.

Pleasure watching you work, brother!

Congratulations on 15,000 viewers. Your a pleasure to watch/put up with.

Glad I found this channel and lake guntersville. Threatening to move up there.

nice slab! biggest I've caught in Northern Indiana was 1.83lb 14.5" my fav crappie lake produces huge numbers of 11-12" last year was my best year yet, limited out everyday for 2 weeks in less than 2 hrs. Love me some crappie fishin. Majority of the ones I catch are whites, but I still manage a dozen or so blacks here and there

Richard do you prefer fishing for crappie with a jig or a minnow and which is best ?

We thank you for giving great tips and giving me and my grandfather some good laughs! 👍🏽

I have learned a lot about crappie fishing watching your videos and I want to say thank you very much!!

Good job!! My butt sore from setting here watching your videos

That thing is a beast! Glad you had your net with you that day. I'm going to go buy me some scales like the one you have. I caught a big one 2 years ago and have a picture of it, but didn't have anything to weigh it with. Thanks for the videos.

I'm learning a lot from you Sir. Thank you and keep the videos coming.

i got a BnM rod and I look for the items you use and it's starting to work for me. Thanks Again

Man this guy is the Crappie whisperer:). I hope this works in the local lakes here in NC this year.

Grew up fishing for crappie.and i see u use the same reels my papa used too.(old style mitchell reels)brings back lots of good memories

Richard you are my favorite fisherman God bless brother keep on fishing. ......love to watch keep making videos

Enjoy fishing with you Richard, thank you. Would love to meet and greet someday. Thank you.

Glad to see you again my Brother gene

Brother watch you channel every day.Every fish is a good one.God bless you and keep'em coming brother

Nice fish, I would be keeping to eat. I love crappie and bluegills and perch. I husband works on and sells Tohatsu motors, I was trying to see what kind of motor you had on there. Thanks for sharing.

You do good I fish guntersville alot and what you say has helped me more than you know and feed my family when we didn't know where are next meal was Coming from

Fine day on the lake boss! Preciate you sharing it I sure enjoyed watching it and I’m dang sure going this weekend now!! Thank you Richard!

Super fun video, thx. I'm up here in N Idaho where it's hard to find them, and they don't get big like these. I only started crappy fishing a few yrs ago, but my biggest is under 13". Git after em

What do you primarily use for bream fishing? 🎣

you're endings are the best part motivates me to get out there even in the worst conditions.

Mr Gene ,your videos are outstanding ! , when fishing with power pro 4 lb and swivel , what lb floral carbon do you tie on and why the change in line ???

Gene, man I tell ya. I'm truly inspired and have learned a lot from you. Keep it up and thanks!

Wow bud,i knew you were gonna go big when i watched your first video,but it's exciting too see the progress,by the way we thank you too bud. Have elmo tell us what the fish are doing,comeing from the lake to shallow excetra that way we can get something out of him and will help some viewer also.😉

I really like your channel. I’m glad I came across it. You remind me of my father-in-law. I live in Dallas, TX and we make it a point to take the kids every year to Lake Millwood, AR. while the kids are out for spring break to do some Crappie fishing and make some memories for the kiddos. Your videos get me hyped and ready to catch some Crappie. Keep up the good work!

Wow Richard! Those are some nice slabs! Keep creating great fishing vids.

Richard you sure catch some big slabs, here in ky we are very lucky to catch 12 inch crappie. keep the great videos coming

Great job ! You show very practical practices! Thanks Joe

You couldn’t believe 15k, now you are at 163k! You deserve it brother, best fishing show on RU-vid.

I can't get over how thick those fish are. Big Time Girth!

A good day of fishing. I would like to know if you would show us what your depth finder shows on the screen when you are on them at the bridge. Thanks.

Awesome vid brother. How do you locate your crappie? Are they deeper when its colder or vice versa? What kind of things do you know to do for winter crappie fishin? Ive been trolling lake talquin, catch a few.. hard to find em sometimes...

I watched your videos for the first time today Richard and I really enjoyed them. They are informative and you are very funny...love them Crappie

You use a lot of very light line (1 and 2 lb test) for crappie and creek fishing, on what look to be larger reels. I have some reels rated for 4/6/8 lb test. Do/would you ever spool 2lb mono on a spool rated for 4+lbs?? Or do you buy reels specially designed for 1-2 lb test???

If you dont mind sharing... what does the minnow on the jig simulate to the fish? I love your videos... god bless ya

If i wanted to go crappie fishing at this lake, what time of the year n month do u recommend me going there? Can u catch them off the bank too?

Love your videos. After a personal tragedy and years of not fishing, you encourage me to try again.