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Bassman Dan - 7 years ago

I would hate for my net to get stuck on the bottom. Is there any way to avoid this?

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Unfortunately their isn't. I have messed up a lot of nets because of getting caught on rocks. I try to look for areas that aren't as rocky if I can. Thank you for watching Bassman Dan!!

partner348 - 7 years ago

Seein's how you admittedly "ain't normal", I was beginnin' t' think Elmo was your imaginary friend.

John Nike - 7 years ago

Damn that's ruthless lol

Calvin Johnson - 7 years ago

How you keep them alive over night?

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

I use a Aerator in the cooler. Thanks for watching Calvin!

bill kendrick - 7 years ago

are you a building contractor or a carpentor

hero413 - 7 years ago

Can you make a video on how you locate crappies? I'm a big bass guy but some how came across your videos and got myself into it and now it's a new hobby of crappie fishing! Haha keep fishing cause it's good for y'all

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Already got you covered my friend! locate them from the boat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CQKSoaJxyM&t=37s
locating them from the bank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7f7DaM8LU0&t=3s

Mike West - 7 years ago

I got a betts old salt cast net and it had a lot of lead on it. I could only cast it 10 times before my shoulder got soar.

Alexis Greene - 7 years ago

Put ya seatbelt on old timer

Michael Jamieson - 7 years ago

hi Richard I love your videos can you make another cast net video and my name is michael

Michael Jamieson - 7 years ago

you are welcome

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thank you Michael! I will add it to my to do list! Thank you so much for watching my friend!

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Danika Wild - 7 years ago

Leigh

Larry Ciarrocchi - 7 years ago

In m y lake we have what we call "Golden Shiners" They look like streamlined carp about 6 to 12 inches long. We catch them on small dough balls or a dry fly. "Snot Rockets" (northern pike) love 'em to death but, Big ol bass love 'em just as well. Also catch "creek chubs" on small jigs, bass love them better than bluegills or golden shiners. Then we have what we call "Mud Minners" a fatter kind of minner (carp) but shorter. I am in S.E. Lower Michigan.

Zachary Cray Thompson - 7 years ago

why do you call them minners

Zachary Cray Thompson - 7 years ago

all good love watching

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

I call em minners sometimes minnas lol It's just a slang way of saying it. sort of a habbit more than anything. Thank you for watching Zachary!

jim mcdonald - 7 years ago

when you used the bobby garland minnow below the float for crappie was it in the summer and does it only work around rocks. thanks for the videos

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

no problem Jim Thank you for watching! I use them mainly in the spring during spawn when the fish are up shallow. I also have used float in the early fall when the water turns over, suspended crappie. It really just depend on the depth of the fish

moose1875 - 7 years ago

Just came across this channel, you have yourself a subscriber boss. Great videos, I'm learning allot

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thank you Moose1875!

Robert Cabe - 7 years ago

You should stop smoking bro

Soua Yang - 7 years ago

Cuz peopls say it's illegal to use net

Soua Yang - 7 years ago

So if we use the net for minnow or creek chub than its fine

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Here in Alabama its not illegal to catch any type of creek minnows to use for fishing. However the laws are different from state to state. In Alabama we can even use bluegill for bait although alot of states wont even let you do that. I would just look up your state laws on this before doing it because it varries. Thank you for watching Soua Yang!

Kyle Dowling - 7 years ago

Bana pancake

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Pancake Bana

Swordking Master00 - 7 years ago

have you try it saltwater castnetting on the pear?

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

i have When I lived in Florida. The Closest saltwater i have here is about 7hours away unfortunatly. I use to love to salt water fish. Thank you for watching Chris!

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Jeff Morris - 7 years ago

Today ol Richard went to the lake to try and catch him sum minners,while down at the lake below him, the preacher was baptizing sinners.It caused such a ruckus as them demons was cast out,till Richard did a little dance and give a great shout.The Lord was so pleased by what he saw till he did like Peter of old.He filled up ol Richards net, with all the minners it could hold.Amen...........................Great video Richard heres a sub for you at no charge .ha ha.

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

LOL Thank you Jeff!

kaden logan ;] - 7 years ago

please respond i love me dem minners

kaden logan ;] - 7 years ago

thx i subbed

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Dem der Minners are good fer ye bass fishin! LOL Thanks for watching Kaden!

Dwreck2921 - 7 years ago

Great video gotta catch some miners

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thanks Dwreck! Gotta get them der miners LOL

Daniel Reynolds - 7 years ago

What kind of net do you use? What would you recommend for a first time buyer?

Daniel Reynolds - 7 years ago

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine you're welcome! Absolutely love what you do! I can be having a bad day but your videos make everything just fine!

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

I use a Betts 1/4inch mesh 6ft. I reccomend it! Thank you for watching Daniel!

Ark Litters - 7 years ago

Amazing video!! keep it up//Subscribed and liked// love it man!

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thank you Ark litters!

seamurda100 - 7 years ago

Get Elmo to throw that net!

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

i need too that boy don't do nothin LOL Thank you for watching seamurda100!

nick hackenburg - 7 years ago

you got to get a MINNER trap so then you can set it and come back and get them MINNERS out not to much work involved new subscriber +Richard Gene The Fishing Machine

Nischay Patil - 7 years ago

nick hackenburg

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thank you for subscribing Nick!

Country plumpkin - 7 years ago

Richard is doing what it takes to get them creek MINNERS!

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thats right got to get them dare minners! LOL

Kadetemo - 7 years ago

What county are you from? I'm from Lawrence where are you guys fishing

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

I'm from Dekalb. Thank you for watching kadetemo!

Kerry Comstock - 7 years ago

Another good video, Richard! One question, is Elmo real or made up? LOL

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thank you Kerry! LOL maybe I can get him on video one day!

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Ken Quesenberry - 7 years ago

I've seen 40 lb Flatheads caught on Redhorse Suckers, about 10 or 11 inches, the suckers I mean.

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

I need to try that! thanks for letting me know Ken!

wavygr - 7 years ago

How do you keep them alive?

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

I use an airrator. Thanks for watching wavygr!

Michael Davis - 7 years ago

Enjoy watching You Richard and of course Elmo too

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thank you Michael!

Shiddy - 7 years ago

Creek minners and sucker fia.. man that cracks me up. great video

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Lol thanks for watching shiddy! love that screen name

Shiddy - 7 years ago

Try a 3/16 net if legal. In that shallow of water, fall rate shouldn't matter much. It will keep you from gilling the smaller ones and you will still catch the big ones.

John Wall - 7 years ago

I really enjoy your videos, but please tell Elmo to hold the camera more steady! -If he can!

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thank you John! I've told Elmo time and time again but he just don't listen!

Pavel Marius - 7 years ago

hello,can you please help me with info where you bought the net? thanks

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Pavel Marius I bought one of my cast nets at sports academy and the other two at bass pro shops. Thank you for watching!

david lee - 7 years ago

cheer for good work !

david lee - 7 years ago

casting the net takes skills and you did a good job ! thanks for teaching us. Your videos are very educational !

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thank you David!

NatureBoy - 7 years ago

Is this legal?

Mike West - 7 years ago

NatureBoy you ahould look into moving to a free country.

NatureBoy - 7 years ago

I was asking because in my country it's forbidden and you can go to jail if you fish like this.

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Yes it is in Alabama. However I know that in some states it may not be.

Tonya Williams - 7 years ago

do you ever take your wife fishing with you?

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Sometimes I do, but she dosen't care much for it. Thanks for watching Tonya!

Larry C - 7 years ago

Great vid! True pioneer.

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thank you Larry!

GIV N GO - 7 years ago

i love you buddy. great vids! god bless you and yours

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Love you to Big Jack! God bless you and thank you for watching my videos!

Christopher Valley - 7 years ago

just subscribed, love your videos

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thank you Christopher!

stan brown - 7 years ago

man you are a hard worker

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

I do My best! Thank you for watching Stan!

pay 2232 - 7 years ago

Finally not the only one who calls them miners

Ken Quesenberry - 7 years ago

Sorry willy, I'm not into playing narcissistic games.

William Haney - 7 years ago

Ken Quesenberry you ought too know what he thinks I mean c'mon man or girl

Ken Quesenberry - 7 years ago

Minnow trapping. Miners work underground.

William Haney - 7 years ago

Ken Quesenberry yeah he does

William Haney - 7 years ago

He does lots of stuff miner trapping hunting trapping fishing all kinds of stuff I recommend u play clash of clans if u dont

Ken Quesenberry - 7 years ago

That's the guy that does outdoor stuff and slaps it on YouTube; right?

William Haney - 7 years ago

Kendal Grey ALL DAY

Ken Quesenberry - 7 years ago

Minners. Miners dig stuff out of the ground. : )

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Lol Looks like I'm not alone either! Thank you for watching pay2232!

Alex McGarry - 7 years ago

What size is that net? Thats a perfect size

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

I bought it at a Sports Academy. Gadsden AL Sports Academy if you live in Al.

Alex McGarry - 7 years ago

Did you buy it online and do you know if it is legal to use in canada?

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Alex its a 6ft net.

Tomiko Green - 7 years ago

happy to see Elmo with u

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

ELmo needs to go more often!

Carroll McGuire - 7 years ago

Been thinking about getting myself a casting net. What size was that one you were using? Anything to steer clear of when buying one?

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

It's a 6ft mono net with a 3/8 mesh. Most nets on the market now are pretty equal as far as quailty but their is nets that are much better then what you can buy localy like at a walmart. The better nets are at places like bass pro shops but the ones from places like walmart will work fine. Thanks for watching Carroll!

Tristen Rhodes - 7 years ago

ok thanks and have u ever fish perryville TN

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

I have never fished in TN I have fished close to the Al/Tn line before and i have fished the TN river.

Tristen Rhodes - 7 years ago

how do u find the minners

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

If their are any creeks in your area where you live, just explore them and look real careful for flashes on the minnows. Look for deeper areas in the creek and you should find em!

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Wayne Miller - 7 years ago

Well I went by a creek on Thursday in collinsville that looked familiar on this video....on my way to Weiss lake thought maybe you lived there...

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

I don't I live in a area between albertville and Geraldine. the area dosent really have a name

cbf 24 - 7 years ago

here's my question for the q and a. What is you favorite rod and reel that you own?

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

for crappie 6ft light action eagle claw and reel is garcia. Thanks for watching cbf24

Wayne Miller - 7 years ago

Hey Richard do you live in Collins villa, al

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

I don't I go their sometimes though.

ferris bueler - 7 years ago

we got them redeyes in cricks and small rivers here in virginia, like ya'lls videos alot..im ready to get out there...

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thanks Ferris and when ya go catch a bigun!

Kevin Clanton - 7 years ago

Love the video, best way to catch good bait that's for sure.

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

I agree! thanks for watching Kevin

Casey Moore - 7 years ago

Do you ever fish the cedar bluff side of Weiss lake? What is a good gig ( color) for crappie ?

Casey Moore - 7 years ago

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine thanks for the info. Last question, what's the best way to find a school of crappie?

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

I do. Anything with chartruse and white combo. Second choice would be a peral color. Thanks for watching Casey!

Lord of the Dings - 7 years ago

CREEK MINNERS!

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Gray Gang - 7 years ago

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Chad Downer - 7 years ago

I got on youtube to try and learn some tricks for crappie fishing on guntersville. I ran across your videos and I have enjoyed them. I think the only thing I need now is to climb in your boat with you.

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thanks Chad glad you enjoy my videos!

ryan brate - 7 years ago

you do know half of those are creek shiners right ....

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

+ryan brate Thats right! they make for good bait! Thanks for watching Ryan!

Jerry Routh - 7 years ago

Richard, come on!! That's too easy. What ever happened to a "MINNER TRAP AND CRACKERS"?. Thanks, great video.

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

+Jerry Routh lol your right! Thanks for watching Jerry. I enjoy your videos as well

Bubba Clay - 7 years ago

Mean gene u sure do throw a good nett!!! how much u rekon u coulda bought dem minners 4 at tha store? seems like that wuz lots of troubel for a few minners. Newayz good talkin to ya!

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

+Bubba Clay Ima a reckonin that i coulda but I didnt know I was Only gonna get a few of dim minners until I went down there. Sometimes I catch a bunch sometimes I dont get none of um! Besides Ima poor Bubba Clay! Thanks for watching Bubba Clay I appreaciate ye!

Russell Andersen - 7 years ago

I wish I had the know how to throw a cast net half as good as you Richard. Good baits!

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

+Russell Andersen Thanks Russell. It took alot of practice to learn

Atypical Outdoors - 7 years ago

What's going on Richard? My question is who is Elmo?

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Hows it going Atypical Outdoors. Thanks for The question!

Ron Nesmith - 7 years ago

Great lesson on throwing a cast net. Looking forward to the spotted bass video. Keep em coming.

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

+Ron Nesmith Thanks Ron. I should have it uploaded soon!

rolltidematt92 - 7 years ago

love ur vids richard always some cool info in them, what town u from? whats ur fav baits to throw in the different seasons of the year on guntersville, do u fish gville dam?

rolltidematt92 - 7 years ago

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine no problem, thanks for the videos I enjoy them!

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

+rolltidematt92 Thank for those questions Matt!

rolltidematt92 - 7 years ago

is elmo ur son? haha

Al Hughes - 7 years ago

enjoyed the video... gonna send a copy to my brother so you can teach him to throw a net!

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Thanks Al! I'll have that Weiss video up in a day or Two! Im thinking about doin a little crappie fishing over at Weiss soon as well.

Doug Jenkins - 7 years ago

Enjoyed it. I was on Weiss today and got blown off the lake,

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine - 7 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it Doug! How did you do on Weiss today?

Doug Jenkins - 7 years ago

First time I've seen anybody catch steelbacks since I was a young boy.

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