Locating Crappie With A Depth Finder - How To Find and Catch Crappie 

I only included the highlights of the trip to avoid making the video too long, I hope that's OK folks. I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Thank you so much for watching! God bless you all!

My God this guy is underrated beyond words...dude is getting slept on with this low of subscribers...one of the most genuine and humble teachers of a sport ive ever been blessed to be educated by.

The machine is the best teacher of fishing techniques on the u~tube. Just a good old ’ SOUTHERN boy with a big fishing heart.!

The name says it all. RICHARD GENE THE FISHIN MACHINE.

Richard, you are the best regular fishing person on RU-vid!!! This video has been viewed 170K times and only 2K likes, please people like these videos, that's very important!! Keep up the great work!!!

You are the best fisherman to explain how to do it . Thanks so much.

You may never actually read this because your channel has grown. But thank you to all your old videos that have helped encourage my growth in the sport of fishing. The lessons you teach in the different fishing techniques is what inspires me the most.

Probably the most knowledgeable angler I have seen on RU-vid. He doesn’t need downscan and super fancy electronics either.

You explained it fine. This ain't rocket science. But your tips are real helpful.

I like that you are respectful to the fish and gently return them to the water instead of just tossing them in the water.

The most educational fishing channel on RU-vid. Much love from Texas

Richard Gene I have crappie fished for 40 years and I think u have taught me more in 2 or3 years then I ever would learned on my own thank you and God bless you mama sue and the boys

Video could a been as long as u wanted to make it and I'll watch it bro

On Point brother Richard! The best all around freshwater fisherman on the planet . . . second to none!

This takes me back to when I was a kid watching Bill dances outdoors. Always enjoyed Bill's bloopers.

I learned to fish from my Dad and all the old fishin shows. Richard’s hands down just as good as and better than any of em. A true professional and master of his trade.

Interesting and enjoy watching Richard. Are these crappie tasty or not at all? Catch and release shown in the video. Please share more information if these can be eaten. They look like they may be tasty. Fry in a bit of flour and garlic salt or a few herbs.

Thank you. great to see a guy with just the basic equipment like I have getting fish. no $3000. fish finer or $2000 trolling motor , or $15000 boat needed. Learned some good info.

Please do more videos on reading a depth finder for crappie's. I really enjoy your videos!!

thanks for breaking down creek fishing for crappie.

Great video. I haven't caught many Crappies . You caught more Crappie in one outing than I have caught in my life. Thanks for the teaching and training videos.

This was probably the most imformative crappie video ive seen on youtube. love the way you explain why your doing what your doing. Keep the great videos coming. Your gonna make a crappie fisherman out of me yet. God Bless.

Another amazing show Mr gene just now getting to watch it. Still can't believe you're show isn't on Saturday morning television

Lol I’m quite a ways in this creek, next sentence no further than I went back in this creek lotsa shad 🤣 love southern dialects

Thank you Sir. Every time I watch your videos, I learn !!! Keep them coming. 😂

Richard, don’t know how I missed this video…outstanding explanation of of how to find crappie. I watch all your videos (numerous times haha) and have learned SO much! Thank you !! Recently retired ( airline pilot) and have been wanting to get back out and fish for years! God Bless.

Great Videos. Best Fisherman on UTube.

Great advice Richard. Thank you, and may God bless you Sir..!

You’re the man Richard Gene!

Who was giving thumbs down on such an educational productive video?

Just like fishing with a ol friend......thank you and god bless

I just learned what I have been trying to learn. I fish hard but I just can't find them this time of year. I never thought to look for shad in creeks. Thank you soooo much Richard. You need your sat. Nite. Fishing show on the sportsman channel. You Teach us how to find what were fishing for without saying we gotta buy this or buy that. To catch what were looking for. Hey. That means the world to me. I watched this video 3. Times and let it sink in. Going wed. To try it. I know where a big cove with a creek coming in it is at. Couple weeks ago I went in there and saw shad balls all over my garmen. So thanks GOD BLESS. AND MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS. WHOHHHH. WHOHHHH WHOHHHHHHH.

God bless you Richard and Merry Christmas. You have given all of us, your viwers, such an awesome gift of your time and expertise. I hope your excitement for fishing never dwindles!

Thoset last 3 nice fish at 14&15 would have Fed me lol.and if I am correct would have made about 8 or ten thick crappie sandwich.we never get tired of your experience and expert advice.may God in heaven bless you and your friends and family this season of Thanksgiving and Christmas &may your lines be stretched in 2023

Really enjoy your videos , Good Ole Fashioned humor , mixed with a lot of common sense tips. I have been retired for a year now and my Alter Ego Shmo has fallen in the water three times, I keep telling the dummy to be careful , but he never listens. I was wondering how many times Elmo has falling into the water. Keep up the great work God bless

Once again great spectacular fishing thanks for the knowledge Mr. Gene

I was so impressed with the morning scenery and light fog. What a beautiful picture. Thanks for the post, and Merry Christmas to you too.

loved your video, I used to fish the old river in Louisiana ( across from Natchez ,Ms, and could always find crappie in spots like you show, made the mistake and moved to Kentucky and can no longer fish for crappie as the rivers up here are 50ft deep with no visible cover

Great show buddy.

The best educational Crappie video I’ve seen!! Enjoy watching your channel everyday

God bless this man!!!

Great Teaching Video Richard... I love the way you explained everything in this video... Keep them coming Buddy!

I just found you I didn't even know you existed. Thank you very much for all the tips I've been hunting the crappies in California right now and it's cold been kind of hard to find them. You can thank the man on Dixie Cryptid he was the one who mentions your name. Seems so peaceful for you to share you're fishing on the water thank you very much mr. Mean Gene fishing machine

KEEP IT UP..Mr Gene..you Definitely keep me up all night watching your videos....

Thank you for all the tips, Richard!!! Will be fishing from rivers and creeks with a kayak over the next week. looking forward to applying some of your advise for fishing this type of water.

Hi Richard, Merry Christmas, I must say I have seen thousands of fishing videos in my 60 years. Well Sir, your videos fit right at the top with all the pros. Plenty of tips, detail and examples. Its a pleasure to watch you fish. I seen all your videos twice. My hats off to you sir, Thank You, Good Fishing.

100 percent golden Nugget show. I mean you nailed it. thanks

Merry Christmas Richard Gene! Thanks for all the great content!

Merry Christmas, Richard Gene! Every time you post, it's like opening up a present! Thanks!

Thanks Richard. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas.

hey rich, when i found your channel, i was already knew that your videos were going to help me, so thank you! and ypur little funny moments are great! keep doin what you do and your channel will be big. your way of educating is really easy to follow and i like that. tight lines

Thank you so much for this!! Merry Christmas

Thanks Richard, some anglers don't give details on how they catch fish. You do! #ROLLTIDE. Gadsden, Alabama...

Great video,excellent job Richard Gene.. Thankyou !

Thanks Richard, great lesson!

Merry Christmas Richard to you and your family always another great video I think I speak for a lot of your viewers on how much I have learned from you this year thanks for all the work you do to bring us these videos

Merry Christmas Richard! Thank you for all your efforts. I’m very grateful for your videos and channel.

Richard thanks fro all t he fishing info and entertainment

To say that the information you have gifted us with through this channel is invaluable would be an understatement. Thankyou and god bless you sir!

Don’t know if you read my questions from previous videos, but you answered them. Thanks and God bless

Great video! Thank you Richard Gene!

Great video, useful tips and talking from experience! Thanks!

Excellent! Thank you soo much Richard! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

want to wish you and ole Elmo a very Merry Christmas

Fantastic Information, Thank You

Awesome, thanks Machine!! I learn a lot from your video, and it’s also very entertaining! Paying attention to forage and different types of timber lay downs will pay dividends. Merry Christmas brother!

Merry Christmas Richard gene. Thanks for the fun videos

Merry Christmas sir. Thank you for taking the time to get this video out on Christmas eve .

Very good info and tips. Thanks for taking the time to put a video together. Nice work!

I love the way you explain things

Merry Christmas Richard.thanks for the great videos and knowledge.

Your a great teacher, loving the videos.

Always a pleasure to learn from the master.....Elmo! Merry Christmas Richard.

Lots of good information that I didn't know. Thank you Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas my friend. Another great video from "The Professor" of the Crappie fishing world!

Richard, all your videos are fantastic, but this may be the very best. Thank you for what you do and Happy New Year.

That video upload should be called, "This is How You Do It". Very informative.

These people that don't like it need to watch more interesting videos for them!!! Love them videos always entertaining and informative

Elmo doesn’t know what he’s missing! That’s some good info 👍

Thanks for the videos,you are teaching me alot

You so remind me of my best friend Bobby Quinn...God rest his soul Thank You for reminding me to think of him and as always...God Bless you Richard😊

Hey! Ooooouu! Oou! I can't help it! Lol! Merry Christmas Fishing Machine!!!!🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟 Go fishing when you can is a motto I'll take to the grave.😎🎣! Thank you Gene for a great year!

Thanks so much for for one of your best instructional videos yet. Please do this again in another spot that you haven't fished before and explain how you are finding the fish. Merry Christmas to you.

Beautiful peace of water!👌Great Video👍

Merry Christmas to u and ur family richard, thanks for all the great videos!

Thanks for another great video! Merry Christmas!

Happy holidays ,great videos and world of knowledge,nothing wrong with a long video from you!

That was a great "how to" video! Thank you much!

Love the videos, Richard. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas and thanks for the informative video, helps people out!

Greetings & blessings Richard.....As always, thank you for sharing your fishing knowledge, especially on those slab Crappie..This video is very valuable in showing the basics on locating and finding them...It will save much wasted time on the water.....I'm going to use this location info spider rigging as well...I hope it works...Keep the great vids coming brother...Well wishes

Another great video, Richard. Thank you, and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas

Great video about locating and catching crappie! 🎣👍

Thank you for another great video! Merry Christmas and God bless you my Friend! 😊😊 🎄 🎄 🎁 🎁!!!

Great video. I definitely need some fish finder confidence 🤔

Merry Christmas to you, Richard. I appreciate your videos. Very real and educational. Makes me feel better knowing I'm not the only knucklehead to cast into the trees lol

Best video yet. I learned a bunch. MERRY CHRISTMAS

Just want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Your videoscarecalways great and informational and entertaining. Always love the experience you bring to your audiences, great job!

Thanks for your videos Richard, Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Merry Christmas Richard. I look forward to your videos!