I was really thinking about starting a UA-cam channel for awhile now. Thanks for all the info on "the facts" of starting a channel. Congrats again on 100,000 subs. God Bless
Im goin to start a UA-cam cannel in 2016. This helped me tremendously. I have been watching you,john,mike,and flair and trying to learn from the videos you guys produce. Once again, thank you and I am happy that you reached 100K man. Cant wait to see it double next year!!
Just want to say thank you I’ve been watching everyone your videos that I possibly see. I am 59 years old and just getting started and loving every minute of the fishing world. And believe me when I tell you you have help me along tremendously. Thank you again looking forward to seeing you next video
Gene. Yes dude. This is what I needed to hear. I've been following you since way back to bass resource days and I just never thought I could start a channel of my own. I finally got the courage to and have just recently started. I've got about 5 videos and I can already see how I've progressed and become more comfortable in front of the camera every time I go out. You're the man... Thanks for all that you do and continue to do. -Cruz
6 years later and you still can reach a person's attention with a video about making a successful channel...your perspective alone was excellent. I almost went for the promotion first and videos second...even knowing there's only a couple there...but you solidified my thoughts...make more videos for the people to even watch on your channel, not just a couple. Its common sense and solid information. Thanks, Flukemaster...for the information. Fi$h-N-Game 4LIFE!
Thanx gene, this is exactly what I was looking for, I just needed a little advice/tips on making fishing videos. Your the best bass fishing channel on UA-cam brother.
Congrats on 100k! You're the man Gene! The bite out in SoCal isn't great but it's good enough. Glad I had your videos to teach me some season-specific techniques (and just techniques in general) to help me land some keepers. Lookin forward to whatever is next for you brother. Congrats
I just uploaded my 15th video and I'm glad I watched this because I do actually get excited and enjoy editing and can't wait to film the next video. Thanks for the awesome tips gene!
A lot of good pointers in this video. Thanks for posting. Always nice to see someone that knows what they are talking about and doesn’t mind sharing what they have learned. I just hit the subscribe button.
This has nothing to do with starting my own channel. I just want to say thank you for the videos. I began bass fishing just this summer and when I youtube "how to" your channel pop up and I've been stuck ever since. Thank you and keep on bring out great videos
Great advice. I've been contemplating on making a channel for a very long time, and recently decided to invest in a GoPro and some editing software to start working on a fishing channel. I really think you hit the nail on the head with most of the points that you made and I'll definitely be taking them into consideration when I get my channel going live. Wish I would have run into this earlier!
Thank you thank you thank you. Pretty much answered a few questions and doubts I had. One of my videos I actually say to never give up. Again thanks and keep up the great work.
I liked this video out of all the videos I've watched on how to go about having a new channel an how to make it grow it was by far the most helpful thanks for the info man I'm subbin for sure
Congrats on the now 263K subs I have been subbed and watching for a long time hopefully with the advice and inspiration youtubers like you and others have provided me over the years I will one day get there as well! As always keep those awesome vids coming!
It's tough not to give up. UA-cam is hard. Especially because it takes a while to grow and get out there. Many people make channels and end up giving up. My cousin did this. He still records footage on his GoPro but he just doesn't edit. I'm still encouraging him to get back editing. Trust me who would think that anyone would like my channel. The reason I started my channel was because I love editing and fishing. It's great feeling when you know people support you. I'm growing slowly but surely. And what you said about telling people to check out my channel it's not the best way to promote your channel. It's all about having a connection with those people not just having subscribers.
I've started my channel using the $129 GoPro Hero. I use the open backplate to get fair audio. It only shoots in 720P but it works for me for now. I recommend it. Thanks for the help Gene!
Thanks for all the tips👍 Just started this channel yesterday. Uploads on the way, gonna do some tips, tackle reviews, live action, giveaways, and anything else the subscribers can think of👍
Congrats on 100k Gene. I've never thought about starting a channel and never will but that was interesting. Ghost followers never heard of that before.
I just came across this vid, thanks for posting this. Some really great suggestions in here. Especially BE YOURSELF! Love it and the channel. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your fam!
This really helped me to realize I need to slow down my thinking. I only have 2 videos working on the 3rd. Imma just go fishing and incorporate ideas as they come and not force it.
Hi Gene great video! i get what you say about first of all get a few videos in your channel before inviting people to watch... what if i just have one video (maybe the first of more to come) but i think that it's decent enough but not getting enough views... How would you recommend to get a little bit of exposure on this one video? thanks!
Great video and tips brother. Liked that comment about amount of content. I just started and only have 3 videos uploaded and it motivated me even more. I find i just over think the content and get way to critical, need to pump out more solid content. Cheers from Canada!
Hows No-shave November going? lol great video as always Gene! Iv'e been subscribed since 2011. And not that the other tips were good but that first tip on getting a good camera was the best advice for me. For 3 years I cycled through 4 cameras that were junk and created low quality videos and only a few of them every few months. I got the GoPro last Christmas and went from 200 subscribers to over 600. That was because the GoPro has a 2.5 hour charge and I can capture most of my fishing trips and create better quality videos. The hat cam thing was always an issue while on the water because of the angle and stuff but the GoPro made it very easy and enjoyable. I highly recommend everyone who wants to start a channel to get a GoPro or Sony action cam, it really helps.
this is seriously the best video I couldve ever watched as I just started my channel a month ago, lol Im the guy who was over-advertising and only has 2 videos on my page lmao I really do appreciate everything u've said here tho and really plan on making the right and smart choices in growing my channel, thankyou so much for your time and teaching vids
Congrats on the 100k! Always enjoy your stuff. I know you got a job and a family with kids. On top of that you gotta get out for fishing, recording and editing - how do you manage your time and still keep the family happy?
First of all Gene congratulations on 100k man I have watched your channel from inception years ago and you have helped me with my own gaming channel tremendously believe it or not...I di have to respectfully disagree with part of your statement as I believe quality over quanity any day BUT people ask me to go to their channels to subscribe and there are a either a lot of videos with no true content or there is only one or two videos that were uploaded months ago. Dont get me wrong I do not have a ton of subscribers but in less than 7 months I have established my brand very well and have two sponsors from two different US based companies that provide products for gamers. You are 100% correct in using social media to your advantage. USE IG, FB, TWITTER (Twitch if you're a gamer), and Periscope. With Periscope you can broadcast your life outside of an edited youtube video its pretty awesome and I immediately saw a 80% spike in my views in less than one month simply by making the titles of my broadcasts more attention grabbing! (ie. "I shouldnt be doing this but..." or "Watch me crush this game!") But I wish everyone luck in this UA-cam game. It absolutely is a process and it will take time. But when you feel like giving up...DON'T! Put up a sicker better and more entertaining video and you will see the fruit of your labor ladies and gents!
Dang it Gene, your trade mark symbol is the one I was going to use except the small line in the middle goes all the way through. My name is John T. Fitch, it would have been perfect and now I have to come up with something new. So thanks Gene. Keep up the good work. I look forward for this year's videos.
I enjoy watching you videos, i feel like its a nice way to end the day, and lately i have been wanting to go fishing so bad, I'm going to Florida next week and was wondering if you had any suggestions on what lures i should use.
Hey I started my youtube channel last year called PrestonOutdoors just to try and get my name out there. To when I have the opportunities to start fishing tournaments and network with people I can have a basis for people to notice who I am and what I can do. I just want to thank you for your videos because not so much on the fishing advice but the advice you give on setting up to film and the behind the scenes information which has helped me alot in making better videos. Hopefully someday I can have half as many subscribers as you do haha.
I have one video dont check it out but I watch your's all the time thanks for the advice your the best and everything you just said I failed big time but one thing about me I dont give up I love the sport
100k to 200k plus! Your on a roll. I Mcgyver lots of my stuff next project is to get the mic drilled through my go pro case great tips! Long time sub on your channel and mines got a long way to go!
Can you do a follow up video to this? One where someone like me has a channel with 30+ videos and has finally figured out the basics of filming, editing, posting, tagging, labeling etc part of the channel. Fishing is the easy part, I love it and its a part of who I am. The YouTubing is what I still need help with. I've figured a lot out on my own through research and countless hours of youtubing other channels and their recommendations and the equipment they use and everything like that. What I, and most likely others, need help with is some of the more advanced things, like multiple cameras and B footage ideas, stuff like that. Thanks a lot and any help would be greatly appreciated!!! And yes, I know my channel name is one of the worst, after long hours of searching and thinking about it, a name change is in the very very near future for me. Seems just about everyone with a hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, bushcrafting etc style channel has the word "outdoors" in it, again my name change will be very soon and I will explain why when I make that video.
Thanks for the video been helping I was thinking about starting a channel now that my kids are old enough to go fishing ,lol it's either that or I have to go back to school
thanks gene. I want to start a fishing channel. I have about 20 vids of me catching some decent bass. was thinking of calling it Barefoot Fishing. let me know what u think. thanks,
9:07 flukemaster on fleek :D
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I was really thinking about starting a UA-cam channel for awhile now. Thanks for all the info on "the facts" of starting a channel. Congrats again on 100,000 subs. God Bless
Im goin to start a UA-cam cannel in 2016. This helped me tremendously. I have been watching you,john,mike,and flair and trying to learn from the videos you guys produce. Once again, thank you and I am happy that you reached 100K man. Cant wait to see it double next year!!
Great tips Gene! Love the thoughts and ideas on how to really get into it and do it right.
Just want to say thank you I’ve been watching everyone your videos that I possibly see. I am 59 years old and just getting started and loving every minute of the fishing world. And believe me when I tell you you have help me along tremendously. Thank you again looking forward to seeing you next video
Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers that's awesome man!
Gene. Yes dude. This is what I needed to hear. I've been following you since way back to bass resource days and I just never thought I could start a channel of my own. I finally got the courage to and have just recently started. I've got about 5 videos and I can already see how I've progressed and become more comfortable in front of the camera every time I go out. You're the man... Thanks for all that you do and continue to do.
-Cruz
Congrats on 100,000 ! Glad we can all be a part of it
6 years later and you still can reach a person's attention with a video about making a successful channel...your perspective alone was excellent. I almost went for the promotion first and videos second...even knowing there's only a couple there...but you solidified my thoughts...make more videos for the people to even watch on your channel, not just a couple. Its common sense and solid information. Thanks, Flukemaster...for the information. Fi$h-N-Game 4LIFE!
Thanx gene, this is exactly what I was looking for, I just needed a little advice/tips on making fishing videos. Your the best bass fishing channel on UA-cam brother.
Great video as always Gene. Honestly great advice for starting ANY youtube channel even if its not about fishing. You're the man Gene.
I don't see why people don't like you as much as they did. Your one of my favorite youtubers.
congratulations on hitting 100000 subscribers what a milestone.
Congrats on 100k! You're the man Gene! The bite out in SoCal isn't great but it's good enough. Glad I had your videos to teach me some season-specific techniques (and just techniques in general) to help me land some keepers. Lookin forward to whatever is next for you brother. Congrats
I just uploaded my 15th video and I'm glad I watched this because I do actually get excited and enjoy editing and can't wait to film the next video. Thanks for the awesome tips gene!
A lot of good pointers in this video. Thanks for posting. Always nice to see someone that knows what they are talking about and doesn’t mind sharing what they have learned. I just hit the subscribe button.
This has nothing to do with starting my own channel. I just want to say thank you for the videos. I began bass fishing just this summer and when I youtube "how to" your channel pop up and I've been stuck ever since. Thank you and keep on bring out great videos
You’ve been teaching me a lot, sir. Preciate it, Flukemaster.
Great advice. I've been contemplating on making a channel for a very long time, and recently decided to invest in a GoPro and some editing software to start working on a fishing channel. I really think you hit the nail on the head with most of the points that you made and I'll definitely be taking them into consideration when I get my channel going live. Wish I would have run into this earlier!
Thanks Gene, and congratulations on your huge achievement. Outstanding!
Awesome video Gene. Thanks for the tips. Congrats on the 100K subscribers!!
THANK YOU so much for doing this video! A lot of useful tips and some great common sense. CONGRATS on 100K!!!
Pretty amazing, even when its not fishing you are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks again for all your great videos always look forward to the next one!
Flukemaster if you guys ever want a Canadian fisherman in the next live chat let me know! Also an alumacraft owner! :) Enjoy the videos.
Thank you thank you thank you. Pretty much answered a few questions and doubts I had. One of my videos I actually say to never give up. Again thanks and keep up the great work.
Hey Gene, I've seen a few really good videos on making a fishing channel on UA-cam but this one is tops. Very well thought out and planned video!
congrats on the milestone gene hope to get my channel like yours one day thanks for everything you do
Thanks for the constant inspiration, Fluke!
one of your best videos. thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us
All I gotta say is every point you hit is so true. Love your channel bro!!!
Congrats on 100,000 subs Gene!!!
awesome info and advice gene love watching your videos
I liked this video out of all the videos I've watched on how to go about having a new channel an how to make it grow it was by far the most helpful thanks for the info man I'm subbin for sure
Great video will be using some of these tips thanks , keep up the great work
Awsome video Gene congrats waiting on you to hit one million now
Good info, "use social media the way it's supposed to be used".
Thanks this video really helped me a lot. My friend that I thought how to fish has gotten so into it that he wants to start a channel. Thanks again.
Thanks for the great tips Mr. Jensen!
Congrats on the now 263K subs I have been subbed and watching for a long time hopefully with the advice and inspiration youtubers like you and others have provided me over the years I will one day get there as well! As always keep those awesome vids coming!
Awesome video and congrates on hitting 100k.
I had fun for awhile and would like to start doing it again some day.
It's tough not to give up. UA-cam is hard. Especially because it takes a while to grow and get out there. Many people make channels and end up giving up. My cousin did this. He still records footage on his GoPro but he just doesn't edit. I'm still encouraging him to get back editing. Trust me who would think that anyone would like my channel. The reason I started my channel was because I love editing and fishing. It's great feeling when you know people support you. I'm growing slowly but surely. And what you said about telling people to check out my channel it's not the best way to promote your channel. It's all about having a connection with those people not just having subscribers.
Thanks Gene this helps a lot! Really hoping to get started soon! I need the cameras!
I've started my channel using the $129 GoPro Hero. I use the open backplate to get fair audio. It only shoots in 720P but it works for me for now. I recommend it. Thanks for the help Gene!
Thank you for your service Gene
great advice gene! congrats! waiting for 100 thousand more
Love your tube videos and pod keep it up brother!
awesome tips boss... I plan on starting my very own channel. and will take this in consideration. very helpful. thanks!.
Flukemaster cooked up the sauce with this video! Fingers crossed! Definitely the best one I've seen, on this topic!
Thanks for all the tips👍 Just started this channel yesterday. Uploads on the way, gonna do some tips, tackle reviews, live action, giveaways, and anything else the subscribers can think of👍
thx for the tips, only problem im having so far with youtube is getting the fish to participate in my channel =)
hahah I think we all have that problem!
DestinationFishing you and me both
I di
I do
Goes fishing with no video, personal best. Grabs camera....crickets.
Congrats on 100k Gene. I've never thought about starting a channel and never will but that was interesting. Ghost followers never heard of that before.
I just came across this vid, thanks for posting this. Some really great suggestions in here. Especially BE YOURSELF! Love it and the channel. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your fam!
This really helped me to realize I need to slow down my thinking. I only have 2 videos working on the 3rd. Imma just go fishing and incorporate ideas as they come and not force it.
Great information, I'm seeing what you said is very true! Glad I found this video on the start of my youtube journey!
Hi Gene great video! i get what you say about first of all get a few videos in your channel before inviting people to watch... what if i just have one video (maybe the first of more to come) but i think that it's decent enough but not getting enough views... How would you recommend to get a little bit of exposure on this one video? thanks!
+Jorge Acosta I'd still wait till I had more to back it up so people are more willing to subscribe.
+Flukemaster got ya, thanks for the reply (y)
Great video and great recommendations!! Thanks for the help!!
Great video and tips brother. Liked that comment about amount of content. I just started and only have 3 videos uploaded and it motivated me even more. I find i just over think the content and get way to critical, need to pump out more solid content. Cheers from Canada!
Thanks for your wisdom in the fishing UA-cam channel help I appreciate it
Congrats on the milestone gene!
Thanks for the info Gene, lot of good info!
Very good video Gene... I planning to do an LED light install video in the next week or so and this was very helpful.
Hows No-shave November going? lol great video as always Gene! Iv'e been subscribed since 2011. And not that the other tips were good but that first tip on getting a good camera was the best advice for me. For 3 years I cycled through 4 cameras that were junk and created low quality videos and only a few of them every few months. I got the GoPro last Christmas and went from 200 subscribers to over 600. That was because the GoPro has a 2.5 hour charge and I can capture most of my fishing trips and create better quality videos. The hat cam thing was always an issue while on the water because of the angle and stuff but the GoPro made it very easy and enjoyable. I highly recommend everyone who wants to start a channel to get a GoPro or Sony action cam, it really helps.
Yeah Andrew! Such an inspiration u are awesome Gene
I genuinely appreciate this video!
this is seriously the best video I couldve ever watched as I just started my channel a month ago, lol Im the guy who was over-advertising and only has 2 videos on my page lmao I really do appreciate everything u've said here tho and really plan on making the right and smart choices in growing my channel, thankyou so much for your time and teaching vids
Absolutely loved this video. You do it right man. Thanks
Congrats on the 100k! Always enjoy your stuff. I know you got a job and a family with kids. On top of that you gotta get out for fishing, recording and editing - how do you manage your time and still keep the family happy?
First of all Gene congratulations on 100k man I have watched your channel from inception years ago and you have helped me with my own gaming channel tremendously believe it or not...I di have to respectfully disagree with part of your statement as I believe quality over quanity any day BUT people ask me to go to their channels to subscribe and there are a either a lot of videos with no true content or there is only one or two videos that were uploaded months ago. Dont get me wrong I do not have a ton of subscribers but in less than 7 months I have established my brand very well and have two sponsors from two different US based companies that provide products for gamers. You are 100% correct in using social media to your advantage. USE IG, FB, TWITTER (Twitch if you're a gamer), and Periscope. With Periscope you can broadcast your life outside of an edited youtube video its pretty awesome and I immediately saw a 80% spike in my views in less than one month simply by making the titles of my broadcasts more attention grabbing! (ie. "I shouldnt be doing this but..." or "Watch me crush this game!") But I wish everyone luck in this UA-cam game. It absolutely is a process and it will take time. But when you feel like giving up...DON'T! Put up a sicker better and more entertaining video and you will see the fruit of your labor ladies and gents!
Fragniac I am #1207 for you ! Be back shortly to watch your videos as soon as I am done here!
Dang it Gene, your trade mark symbol is the one I was going to use except the small line in the middle goes all the way through. My name is John T. Fitch, it would have been perfect and now I have to come up with something new. So thanks Gene. Keep up the good work. I look forward for this year's videos.
Thank you for the great tips.
@6:21 You had a perfect opportunity to quote Field of Dreams "Build and they will come" lol!
I enjoy watching you videos, i feel like its a nice way to end the day, and lately i have been wanting to go fishing so bad, I'm going to Florida next week and was wondering if you had any suggestions on what lures i should use.
Great info Gene thanks.
Great tips and gonna try and use them to help my channel
Thank you so much. This helped so much! I purchased a Gopro and am started it up an i'm really excited.
Awesome advice. This will really help me with starting my channel
+LAfishing13 Good
Great video been trying to make my channel better the last few weeks good tips!
Gene, you are quality amigo!
Say hi to the Freebirds for me over there on Badstreet USA.. and come on back to TX sometime friend
Great video information. Thank you
Great advise I will probably start a UA-cam next year
Great tips Fluke!
Congrats on 100,000!
thank you for video. very encouraging!
Gene, great tips thanks for sharing your experience and 100k in subs..
thank you for this video, I just started my channel. I never thought about making your own stands that's not a bad idea!
Hey I started my youtube channel last year called PrestonOutdoors just to try and get my name out there. To when I have the opportunities to start fishing tournaments and network with people I can have a basis for people to notice who I am and what I can do. I just want to thank you for your videos because not so much on the fishing advice but the advice you give on setting up to film and the behind the scenes information which has helped me alot in making better videos. Hopefully someday I can have half as many subscribers as you do haha.
I have one video dont check it out but I watch your's all the time thanks for the advice your the best and everything you just said I failed big time but one thing about me I dont give up I love the sport
100k to 200k plus! Your on a roll. I Mcgyver lots of my stuff next project is to get the mic drilled through my go pro case great tips! Long time sub on your channel and mines got a long way to go!
Do you think you can make a video about modifying your gopros?
Nice video bud... Thanks for the free tips...
Excellent
Can you do a follow up video to this? One where someone like me has a channel with 30+ videos and has finally figured out the basics of filming, editing, posting, tagging, labeling etc part of the channel. Fishing is the easy part, I love it and its a part of who I am. The YouTubing is what I still need help with. I've figured a lot out on my own through research and countless hours of youtubing other channels and their recommendations and the equipment they use and everything like that. What I, and most likely others, need help with is some of the more advanced things, like multiple cameras and B footage ideas, stuff like that. Thanks a lot and any help would be greatly appreciated!!! And yes, I know my channel name is one of the worst, after long hours of searching and thinking about it, a name change is in the very very near future for me. Seems just about everyone with a hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, bushcrafting etc style channel has the word "outdoors" in it, again my name change will be very soon and I will explain why when I make that video.
Thanks for the advice, keep making great vids
The best one of its kind for sure!
Thanks for the video been helping I was thinking about starting a channel now that my kids are old enough to go fishing ,lol it's either that or I have to go back to school
thanks for the advice. i tried to make a you tube Channel last year (it failed) and i was filming on my iPod duck taped around my stomach
+Dawn Hawbecker LOL. I can see where that would be tough.
Haha dude that's dedication right there.
thanks for the advise
I'm glad my friend told me about your Channel
thanks gene. I want to start a fishing channel. I have about 20 vids of me catching some decent bass. was thinking of calling it Barefoot Fishing. let me know what u think. thanks,