How To Make Your Own Weedless Jig Heads That Will Increase Your Crappie Catches 

After listening to my bf tell me he’s watched all your videos and talking nonstop about making these brushguard jigs, I thought I would watch the video too so I could help him. Spent 2 hours in the garage, glass of whiskey, floss, jigs, crazy glue and chubby tails - we made 30+ jigs. Thanks for giving us a fun night of making jigs, drinking whiskey and chatting the whole time!!!

I can not believe this channel doesn't have a million subscribers.

I've been fishing about 43 years now. And it's my passion in life. And I've watched maybe 12 of your videos so far. I've learned so many tips and helpful information from you already in 12 videos than I've learned on my own in the past 30 years. The dental floss superglue crappie jig tip is one of the best things I've used ever in crappie fishing. I bet I only go through a tenth of the number of jig bodies that I used to go through. Thank you very much for sharing your fishing techniques. It's been a really great learning experience for me. I thought at 50 years old that I knew it all for the way I fish. But its great to learn new techniques that really help. Keep up the great information and videos sir.

I know you don't know me Richard, but i have always really enjoyed your videos. And I have been going through a hard time and going through a bad depression, like allot of veterans do. But fishing is everything to me and watching your videos helps me take my mind off of the darkness.

Best fishing channel on RU-vid by far......the outdoor channel should pick Richard Gene up.....with his knowledge of fishing and endearing personality he would be a huge hit no doubt.

In my opinion, you're one of the greatest at giving instructions and offering sound advice! Thanks for improving my fishing techniques and knowledge.

Caught a 4 lb white crappie this past weekend on a weedless jig I made from watching your video, so thank you Richard Jean.

That's an awesome DIY trick Machine. After watching you dock skip one of these and reading all the comments for you to show how you rig it, this was a great tutorial. You are the Fishing Machine!

richard I watch everything you make. I backtrack older vids, rewatch and on and on.. thanks for all the time and effort you invest into others man. Wooohhhhhhweee

Mr. Gene , you are the GOAT !!!!!! I really appreciate your advice and videos. I'm a 3rd generation commercial fisherman from Mo. Now that I'm disabled I want to spend my time with a rod and reel catching brim, crappie and catfish. Your videos are the best I've ever seen. Thank you.

Mr. Gene I’ve learned so much from watching you. Thank you again for a great tip. I fish a lot of brush pile and docks so this would work perfect. Tight lines!

Dude -- you are a natural. It's like people can learn to play a guitar and there are people born to play a guitar. You were born to fish. You are the real deal.

Thank you Mr. Richard. Tell Mama Sue hi too. I go fishing every chance I get.

Watched this video a few years ago; I needed a review, so I looked it up and watched again...! Thanks for all the good info you share! Let's Go, Brandon! WWG1WGA

So I made some of these last night and pulled a bunch of crappies out with them today and never got hung up. Well done richard. Thanks. Keep it up.

Impressive. The world needs more men like the machine again. That's our problem. God bless yea sir. Thanks sir

Nice tip RG! One suggestion I'd make is to nip a little notch in the jig body to hold the mono in the proper position before gluing the body a put a drop of th gel superglue in the notch after the body is in place to hold the mono in alignment with the hook point. Might even use two mono pieces and split the hook point.

My wife and I both love your channel Richard

Getting ready to go back to Minnesota, for the first time in 35years we caught so many crappie and bass and even Northern Northern pike on these jigs, Mister twister was the best

Brother Richard, I just love the fact that you share your knowledge with us to help us be better fisherman. I have learned so much from you. Thank you!

You are friggin awesome my man. These kinda of DIY projects are exactly what I need to get me through the cold winter months. Thank you, Richard Gene! Wooooo!

Thanks for everything that you teach us Richard. You're the best.

You need a fly tying vise and a whip finisher. It would make all that a lot easier.

thank you for the awesome videos , i just retired, and want start crappie fishing again. it has been a few years, but moma says she wants some good o'l crappie. what Moma wants MOMA gets!! by the way when you gave that older gentleman the fish in an earlier video, that absolutley touched our hearts . MR. Gene it is fishermen such as you that give this sport the great name it deserves. God bless you, and Moma sue both. HAPPY FISHING!!

The machine has taught me so much! I ain't got no boat up here in Ohio an I always struggled to catch a mess of crappie..this week I went 3 time an caught a whole bunch of nice crappie ertime..my bro in laws can't find em or catch em an they get irritated as all git out to see my basket of crappie! Thanks Richard

Dang it EEELLMO we cant a go to work right now! The fishing machine just up-a-loaded a new videeeoo on them youtubes!!

You are the crappie king I have learned so much in watching your videos. Since I started watching I have increased my catch ratio by 10 fold and I catch larger crappie than ever before

You appear very organized and ordered. There is no mess anywhere. And your boats are pristine.

I'm built like you brotha. For some reason I've been at the river all my life , and will be the rest of it. I live up here in Michigan. A whole different ballgame weather wise when it comes to the when and where of things. But I've used your advice so many times while I'm crappie fishing and regardless of seasonal difference your knowledge on what depth to fish at, is priceless man. Everyday last summer before I went to a new spot , I'd watch a random video of yours and take the best tactic you used to heart. Somehow implement it into what I do when nothing else is working. Casting and reeling a jig with bobber I constantly gotta tell myself to let it fall, 5 inches at a time, how much is each rotation of my reel taking in line? Thanks for all you do because fishing ain't a hobby for me. It's more like a lifeline and that's the truth. I've caught more walleye than you could shake a stick at, and yellow perch pike gills salmon trout you name it. Crappie is the most worthy adversary in my opinion . Alot goes into it from the last years experiences. Takes a long time to accumulate a good outline for crappie fishing any spot anytime. Thank you for sharing all the tips most fisherman keep under there hats.i don't wanna go the grace without teaching what I know to my kids and i have a hard time just showing them lol. Glad you showed up one day when I searched for some good methods because I found a great fisherman !!

One view and I already want to be friends with this guy. Can't wait to try this out, thanks very much, sir! I learned something, and I laughed, can't beat that!

I watch all the commercials In full on all your videos so you get paid for it. Thanks for this tip. I am super cheap and you've saved me money

Thank you for the gift of smiles! Just want you to know I think you are really well spoken. You know what you want to say and don’t hmm and haw about it! Keep up the great work!!!

I just ordered 100 1/16th and 100 1/32nd collarless jigs and it look like I'm gonna be busy getting ready for ice out! Thanks for this Mr Gene. Happy Fishing!

You have the best fishing videos, you are a natural teacher and you have an obvious love for this sport that is second to none. Videos on basic riggings and other things that you guys who are very accomplished and are second nature to you are appreciated by us beginners. Things that you are second nature to you are treasures to us. God Bless And tight lines : )

I love your version of a weedless jig. I will start making me some, because Crappie is a favorite eating fish. 🐟👍

Really great video, the value of your DIY is awesome. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

I tie hair jigs for walleye/ small mouth fishing and I like the idea of the dental floss for the start on your hook. I never thought about that so thank you very much for sharering your knowledge with all of us.KEEP THE FAITH FORTHE BEST IS TO COME.!

Thank you Richard I will give it a try!!!

Excellent tutorial. Made a bunch for my next trip. Thanks for all you do.

Thanks again Richard! I lost several jigs yesterday and thought..man I wonder if Richard Gene has a video how to make a weedless one! First fish I caught yesterday I said, "Wooo! " in your honor! Plan to make it a regular thing

Richard Gene, you are full of great information and fun! I appreciate you like so many and wish you nothing but happiness!

Thanks for another great video. Just shows what you can do without all the expensive boat and gear. Will be making my own weedless jigs soon.

That last little tip about reaction bites is priceless. Dang! I got the itch! Might go down to the crick and see what’s what!

Thanks so much for the awesome tip on weed guards.

Gene, you are a mean, mean fishing machine ! Other fishing videos are great, but you are the best! Thanks !!!

Thanks as always for sharing your knowledge, skills, and tips with us. I'm going fishin' when I can 'cause it's good for me!

Tip...superglue is anaerobic, it will set instantly in the absence of oxygen. When you coat your floss, instead of having to wait 4 or 5 minutes for it to dry try covering it with baking soda. it will set up harder too

so glad I found your channel!! My favorite fish channel.

Thank you Gene.

Thanks for the DIY tutorial. Still the best fishing channel on RU-vid.

you are a very good teacher.

Thanks, I just got some Bobby Garland jigs and some 1/32 oz jig heads. Now I know how to rig some weedless ones.

Geno I'm glad you show me how you make these. I watched you using them the other day and you said you make with that 40lb line thanks so much I'm going fishing cause it's good fer me!

Best dude out there fishing today brother! Thanks for the demo man I really appreciate it!

Hey! Wuuuu! Thank you so much for sharing your passion with us! I just found your channel and cannot wait to get on the water to try some of the things I've learned from you watching! God bless you Richard Gene!!

Nice demo of how to make an effective weedless crappie jig--thanks!

Thanks again Richard I am out on the road working your good entertainment

Great.. tip. Thanks R.G really enjoy all.. of your videos its people like you that make the world a better place , God Bless..

Richard Could you snell the mono, and eliminate the floss

Thank you for showing this. I am going to try it!

just keep on keepin on Richard!!

Great channel, great video. I made some jigs like this and then put them to the test. Was out bank fishing, saw some trees just under the surface and threw all in it. Never lost a jig.

This is one of the best gear tips I have seen in a long time. I will definitely give this a try, I have missed way too many fish with those stiff commercial "weedless" jigs Thanks for the info, keep it coming. God Bless.

where do you get your 1/16 and1/32 oz. jigs with sickle hooks? your videos are a big help.thanks

THE #1 RU-vid Fishin' Show without a doubt!

Thanks for the tips I am hopping to catch lots of crappie this year

You are very helpful, Thank you Richard for all you do my friend. God bless

Great information from a great fisherman.

Thank you for making this video so quickly! You’re awesome. Thank you again!

hey richard loved your videos, god bless

Helpful tip making these jigs. if you are all thumbs and have shaky hands like me, using a pair of hemostats clamped to the hook and the line far below the barb while you wind the dental floss WILL be a lifesaver! 🙂

Richard I seen dodger stadium filled with 46000 people and to know that you have 49000 subscribers that's amazing a job Richard

You go Fishing Machine, thanks for showing your version of the weedless jig. Keep on shining my friend, hope you didn't get too many knots on your head!

Just purchased some but will be making my own from now on.....thanks again mr.gene

Thanks, Richard for sharing.

A very soothing video for some reason.

Richard thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, gives something to do on a cold winter day 😀

Richard you are one of my favorite channels ! Keep up the good work ! Thanks buddy !

Great tutorial Richard, thanks for the tip. Appreciate your simplicity in how you apply your knowledge of fishing. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

thanks for the info on the weedless jig,looks a lot better than the store bought ones

Thanks for the detailed demonstration. You give out information that other professional grade fishermen won't share. The only request I have is to use a close-up lens and a dark background next time. Thanks again.

You need to be on tv, you are one of a kind ha ha

Awesome idea RG! I got to get to my workshop and build me one of those awesome weedless crappie jigs. I am going to try this trick on one of my trout flies.

Brother Richard , for home made weedless lures may I suggest working with the spring from an ink pen . Any way you wanna fiddle with it is fine , happy fishing sir. 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

As always, The Machine delivered! Thank you, keep up the good work. Love your videos.

You are very knowledgeable!

Have you ever tried the fishing glue? It works pretty good.

i am enjoying learning from your videos. keep them coming. Thanks

I have only recently discovered your channel but your are sure a pleasure to watch

You are da man Richard! Love your video's as you give more information that average fisherfolk can truly use.

Thanks for the videos, I’m just getting back into crappie fishing & You are a great help. Jig fishing is new to me.

Tight lines Richard

Thanks I really like that cant wait to try it. Maybe I'll see ya on the lake God Bless

Richard Gene...God bless you sir! That was an awesome DIY modification to a crappie jig that I will definitely attempt to mimic. You and Mama Sue have a blessed one and maintain your "social closeness"...LOL! God bless...

Neat little hack, gonna get busy! Thanks...

What brand soft plastic is that, please sir?

I used 50 lb test Richard and tied me up about 15 in different weights. Can’t add a photo here or I would show you. I tie lot of my own jigs and the fly tying rig is awesome for this brother. You can get a decent one for around $70.00 on eBay. I would highly recommend it for tying the thread on your jigs. Love your videos my friend.

Great way diy wheedles jig you got all the tricks thanks mr. Gene God bless

Superb Technique and Presentation!!! Thank you for another SUPERB VIDEO!!!