Have you ever thought about using a rake on the side of the boat to grab the pots? Basically you ride past the float, the rake grabs the line and pullls it up, much less work, and man power.
Luke you need to do your shirts/apparel with DTF yourself and not preorder a ton from Cali. If you’re interested let me know, I’ll tell you how to do it yourself and pocket all the extra income…seriously…could be as much as $5-10 per shirt in your cost. Nothing in it for me just wanna see yall succeed.
hey Luke, as an old man, to a young man, get a small note book to keep in your back pocket. it's difficult to get in the habit of writing things to remember each day, but it keeps you from doing the work twice, or making multiple trips.😅 i hope you and your men have a safe and bountiful season sir.
As a middle aged man, who has an old man’s body but feels like a young man, this is excellent advice. I just type stuff in my phone because I hate writing.
As an.... *-old-* lady. This is solid advice, Luke. I even love my sticky notes for reminders! They're everywhere 😅 Just don't forget to write down the dates 😂
I agree. Sometimes the youngin seems a bit annoyed. Which is part of the working life. I just hope AJ sticks with it because the opportunity he has will learn him a bunch a good things or two
Vice Grip Garage, Cleetus McFarland, Gentry and Sons Trucking, MN Millenial Farmer, and this channel are my main ones I watch consistently. I enjoy guys that start off as regular folks like you and persistently chase success without letting it go to their heads. Remaining humble and doing the right things when no one is looking is paramount. Your t-shirts are sharp, maybe you can get ole Cleetus to tell you about ship station and take your merch online. Being in South Carolina, I am not exactly around the corner and can stop by. I know you have to crawl before you walk, but just food for thought there.(no pun intended)
Yeah. Vice Grip Garage, Donut Media, Booted Boiz, MKBHD(Marques Brownlee), Project Farm, Rich Rebuilds ... there's a few more but these are the ones I will admit to watching.
My favorite UA-camrs are Cleetus McFarland, Vice Grip Garage, Matt's Offroad, and Luke McFadden. You know what all 4 have in common?? They ALL work their asses off, they are all incredibly humble and thankful for their supporters, and they are not fake and gimiky.
Dude you need to start including Linsy in more of your videos. She is the sweetest. When you caught that one 1⃣ you definitely got a keeper. You would capture more subscribers than little. Not only is she the cutest but the attitude is great. I got a kick out of the two of you on the boat and you talking about moving to Florida and her reply was to drop anchor and welcome home. Love the videos and the best luck to your marriage and happiness.
Luke, on your latest video you asked for your subscribers to tell you what they like to watch on UA-cam. I enjoy watching people that like what they do, they have a passion for what they do. You never talk politics, which I appreciate. It’s all about, being a crabber and what it takes. You guys are doing the work and we are simply watching on UA-cam, but you make it fun. Keep it up and have a great season!
I'm not saying that you are my favorite creator, you are the most relatable to myself being a self employed carpenter using 30-40yo wore out stuff. I love everything you have going on and I think the only thing you need to change is the number in your bank account. Your ambition and absence of fear to fail needs to spread to some more folks. You're giving inspiration to others and everything you do helps someone else get a little less scared of doing the unknown. Keep up the hard work crabber ('s)
Luke I watch a lot of you tube and there are a lot of good ones, but I will tell you this, your show is one of the main ones if not the only one that I really look forward too the most. Your outlook on life is what all the other good ones bring to the table. You my friend have it all going, the working man’s perspective and you are all about the truth without the embarrassment of the sacrifices it take to live your dream with your lovely bride and good friends. Great job!
My favorite other UA-camr besides you is MN Millennial Farmer. I think I admire watching you goes so much because your videos are over edited and satisfying to watch. Simply put, you both just show what you do in a day and the daily chores and jobs. You show off how hard you work and in the end of the year you both get to see your hard work pay off with your harvests.
48:42 Luke! Don't bend over to drag the crab pots. Make a hook with a T handle to drag the crab pots across the floor! Make it Y shaped on the other end, so you can hook two places on the pot and spread the load and not stretch the wire cage. At the milk processing plant, we used T handled hooks (approx. 36 inches long, 1/2" diameter with 3/4 inch black pipe T handle) to drag cases of milk stacked 6 high across the cooler floor and trailer floor.
@@phonedave Only way to move milk, if it's not palletized. In the cooler, the floors were diamond plate steel, and with practice... you could drag the stack off the conveyor, spin and sling the 6 case stack 20 foot to its resting area. (in the winter time, we'd be on the back dock, and go into the cooler to get warm!😮) Good times, good memories... but I sure was glad when I came out of the cooler and became a pasteurization operator.
I love watching Matt on Diesel Creek. The banter going on inside his brain and his willingness to admit his mistakes showed he’s the real deal, just like you, Luke. Greetings from Cambridge on the Eastern Shore.
I definitely like the long content version. I also enjoy watching Stradman. You both are down to earth guys who don't take yourselves too seriously. You have that next-door neighbor kid out hustling. Obviously Stradman is sports cars, but what you have in common is your both very passionate about what you do.
I will tell you my opinion, I think you have already figured out UA-cam. You do a great job. Your content is excellent. Very entertaining. Very enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great work. You are awesome! Good luck with the new crab stand. It's looking great
As far as other UA-camrs that I enjoy... I like watching real people who aren't pretentious who have a good clean channel and are good people. Some would be Matt's off-road recovery, smartereveryday and off kilter fishing here in North Carolina. I enjoy your channel because of your attitude and the fact at what you do it's so different from life around here 200 miles from the coast plus it's nice to see someone else who enjoys being out on the water.
Most YT channels that I watch regularly have a cast of characters. It's not what they do, but the interaction between the people on camera. There is a car UA-camr named Mat Armstrong. He started with just himself on camera. He's a positive guy like you. He works hard, but his channel took off when he incorporated his Dad, girlfriend, friends and camera man into the content. It really adds to the entertainment of the channel. Good Luck out there!
I enjoy watching Puddins Fab shop. This is the only crabbing content I watch. Once this season gets going well I am going to take my pitty on a road trip for some crabs
I watch VGG, Cleetus, Junkyard Digs, Pole Barn Garage, ect. All these channels have passionate and funny people that make even the same content feel fresh and interesting time after time.
Luke, an idea for future transome access: Make the top portion hinge on the side (like the access into a bar) and hinge the rear panel to fold down/outside (if you beef it up, you could walk up it). Also, you really need to dress up your roof line with a drip edge (like 1x6 plastic wood) to keep the water from wickin under & into your plywood.
Cleetus McFarland, Gentry and Sons, HeavyD, Whistlin Diesel, Cutting Edge Engineering, and you!! There’s a bunch but those are the main channnels I watch, they’re all just entertaining hard working boys!! Keep it up bud, hope you have a great season!!
My favorite youtuber is Misha Charoudin, reason is he is a talented track driver who loves what he does at his core. I enjoy watching you because at your core, you love crabbing. Therefore through your passion, I have learned many things. Never change yourself for views. Authentic and genuine people make the best youtubers, in my opinion.
Channels I watch : Vice Grip Garage, Cleetus McFarland, Farmcraft 101, Salvage Workshop, Jake Broe & of course Luke McFadden. Your channel is great & you always bring a smile !
Fun watching a 28 year old crabber get stuff done to ensure he can get the job done. Lindsey is always so positive and supportive. Suggest hanging merch behind you to fill in space. Some of my other fav UA-cam creators: James Condon and Chickanic for small engine repairs, A1 Auto and Vice Grip Garage for auto service and repair, just a few acer Farm for small farm production, and Zwag, TC Zwag and Zwagmo for league of legend gaming,
My fav channels are "Destination Adventure", "SV Seeker" and " Tula's Endless Summer". They've got videography down pretty good. Good luck on your crab shop opening. Since you are becoming a distributor for other guys crabs I can see you becoming a successful seafood shop within ten years.
(I'm no crabber but ...) I sure appreciate your clever, innovative solutions & quick wit for days! My other YT faves are positive and good-humored ... Matt's Off-Road, Fab Rats & Andrew Camarada - I obviously gravitate towards folks that know how to improvise & overcome in a positive way!
Love that you are spreading your success to those around you. Deciding to work harder and more by buying crabs from other fishermen so you can keep selling to your clients, rather than just sell out and go home early, is a big hard worker move and I respect it.
Re-do your back entrance. Put a hinge on the bottom/outside of the back gate. Re-attach the top part. Make it a step, so when you flip it open, it converts into a step onto the back of the boat.
Luke, you are doing a great job!!! I seem to watch diy homesteading and outdoor activities more than anything. Your videos are refreshing and educational. Just keep doing what’s nature for you!!,
My dad and I (sportsmen licenses) set 2 commercial pots each in various parts of Egg Harbor Bay, or Mullica River, NJ.. We go for the rustiest crabs we can catch from May through November. The more rust, the better. Educate your customers on that. More meat! Your content is hilarious. We wish you the best of prosperity this season.
I like Timmy at Truck House Life. He is remarkably resilient to life's challenges and has both excellent adventures as well as wonderful drone footage and careful editing and all. Perfect for an old man (me) to live vicariously through his adventures and endeavors . Highly recommended.
Ziplock bags man! I always have ziplock bags in the shop, stuffed in my pockets, I have boxes of the smallest ziplock bags in my shop. When you pulled off the kotter pin, and then the loop on the end of the cable, I throw those in a ziplock which goes in my pocket. Never lose anything!
Luke. You are doing great. My brother was a waterman , and his Crabs were always the best. We lived on Kent Island. People drove from Baltimore to by them. Keep up the good work.
I watch FarmCraft101, Vice Grip Garage, C-Boys Tv, and many others , what keeps a youtube channel thriving in my opinion is the personality and entertainment of the person or people behind the camera. I enjoy your Honesty, Humility and Hard work ethic. Keep on Keeping on Luke
Cletus McFarland, JustKnate, DDE, HeavyDSparks, Mav, Fish n more, and last but not least Luke McFadden! These are my favorite and I don’t miss an upload. I watch mainly because I can relate to each of them in one way or another. You remind me of myself when I was younger, work yourself to death and always have a positive attitude. Keep at it and it always pays off, sometimes!
Luke that boat stand is sweet man. I think you should definitely extend the counter all the way down not to the bow but to the doorway of the cabin. Can't go wrong with plenty of counter space, Then once you have the counters built you should build up a little form around the counters and just pour some clearcoat polyurethane as a countertop you can put cool stuff in there before you pour the polyurethane like hooks and fishing stuff. Heck You probably could even take some big number one males set them on the counter and then pour the clearcoat polyurethane in on top of them. I don't know how that would actually work but you could always get some fake realistic toy crabs and do the same thing
I watch a lot of fishing youtubers but you're the only crabber and in my humble opinion other similar youtubers should be watching your channel for tips. Best of luck to you in 2024!
Luke, it's great seeing a young man build his business and grafting like hell to build something to provide for his family. You give us older generations hope that it won't all go to hell. Keep at it and plenty of us tune in just to see you pushing on through to get it done.
start spraying stuff with crc 656 my guy, itll save you alot, I buy it by the gallon and keep it in a spray bottle instead of buying little spray cans, marinas usually spray it on everything to keep it protected, good on rubber and keeps steel from rusting, better than wd40
As an older guy that was brought up on NASCAR and restoring cars as some have already said Cleetus aka Garrett Mitchell is a go to. Then during covid through Chateau Diaries (this UA-camr is always upbeat and positive) I started watching Escape to Rural France. A guy much like Luke named Dan who never stops working. He purchased a burnt out Chateau and works non-stop to restore it. His channel just hit the 500k subs. Cutting out cable TV these guys made the lockdown bearable so I continue to watch their content.
“I messed up.” 😂 Almost crushing your employee has the same energy as accidentally hurting a sibling, then begging them not to tell Mom. But mom is OSHA LOL
because you asked: as a professional musician, I enjoy watching luthiers do their magic repairing mostly vintage guitars like Ted Woodford. But as a painting contractor in the trades for 30+ years, I enjoy watching people like you. I like to see the ups and downs of doing your best and see what comes of it. Congrats on your success and hope the crab shack works out great for you and your wife's future.
Channels I tend to watch: Sleeper Dude, Roman Atwood, Cole the Cornstar, Cleetus McFarland, HeavyDSparks, Matt Cirriker, Ultimate Rebuilds, Goonzsquad, Junkyard Diggs, Laura Farms.
not a crabber but I am a small biz owner (painting/construction) and I hear you when sometimes it's a bunch of spinning wheels when trying to move forward- I like to see that you have an assistant without much on the skill level but willing to learn- been there (still there) and no matter how frustrating it can be it's worth the time to teach the next generation. Good Luck this year- I truly appreciate your content
Again, no idea how I found your channel but look forward to your videos each and every time. Cutting Edge Engineering and Fab Rats are probably my 2 favorites. Keep up the great work.
I love to watch clayton schick outdoors. Mainly for ice fishing but he also does open water. I learned how to lake trout fish from many of his videos. He's friendly, knowledgeable, and gets really excited when he catches something good.
Do you know if the water is swimmable at the inner harbor in Baltimore? It was on the news but I don't believe it. The mayor is supposed to take a dip next month
Been watching you for a couple months now. Really enjoy your perseverance and attitude. I wish you and your wife nothing but success. Glad to see your plans coming together.
Love you and your wife. Great job. you remind me of me and my old friend Joel Teshka we used to put things together like your doing. Best of times. I'm 65 now and my friend is past. Now I take interest in seeing you do all the same stuff with the scrap stuff you have. Love it. Some of the stories I could tell you. Your my inspiration to keep going. My motto has always been "Never give up". Have a beer for me. Kenny.
I watch Fab Rats, Matt’s Off Road Recovery, and You. Keep doing you. You come across as an honest hardworking guy. It’s a turnoff when the channels get so successful that they change and start buying helicopters and stuff that most of us can’t connect with. Keep crabbing!❤
I remember watching Luke’s videos on TikTok, then I quit TikTok and he started popping up in my UA-cam shorts from there I ended up watching the long format videos that got very fun and addictive to watch.
Deboss Garage is King, Millenial Farmer and Vice Grip Garage are amazing, Zip Ties and Bias Plies is pure Albertan gold, AVE is the best BC creator, and Muskoka Freerider is by far rhe best snowmobile content on the internet right now 👍 That said, theres something your channel brings to the table thats so classic American that a guy doesnt want to miss an episode, keep up the good work (and if you ever need a hand on that boat just let me know, I’d pack up some tools and fly down from Canada to come crabbin anytime 🤘)
I like a lot of things about yalls channel. There is that older feller that is always helping you work with what you got and has ideas. Some episodes/videos ive heard him be a counselor, mentor and whole slough of different roles in your life. You are not afraod to show what your dealing with that shows authenticity and your ingenuity. You also show a lot of passion and you care about not only for the fishery and other folks out there on the water but the community too. I really look foward to watching your episodes. Keep on kicking butt man.
You asked what UA-cam channels we like. Dearmeat for dinner, Brad Owen, and you are my only favorite UA-cam channels. People that are serious about what they do, and are all around good people! Born and raised on the ocean so I love everything related to the ocean, and I love cards!
A stick suck as a rake handle with a hook on the on the end may make moving the pots on the trailer easier. Hook the bottom pot without bending down and drag it across the trailer while using one hand to stabilize the top pots. This is how people move milk crates around warehouses
Hi Luke, You have a can-do attitude and a clever streak when you are fixing or building equipment which I like, since I have a similar streak. Self deprecating humor also goes a long way! Along those lines, I like to watch the Millennial Farmer. Hes interesting to watch and his life gets hectic when he's planting and harvesting corn & soybeans in central Minnesota! Worth a watch in my book!
Luke, I love listening to you making videos and talks. You are so honest and straightforward. It's crazy how many things you say that I can relate to to achieve. Like the only time I've been to a gym just every time I have to cancel my membership. Been there so many times lol. Keep up the great work man. Good luck this evening. Stay safe!
Jimmy Oakes - I watch his videos religiously. He's hard working, has amazing style in tuner cars, and his crew is positively the same way. It's videos on mainly drifting and wrenching on tuner cars.
My entire family loves Roman Atwood…specifically his vlogs now…we got involved in his channel and lifestyle now, like yourself, we want to see his day to day and “behind the scenes”. Our family also really enjoys Sailing Zatara (and their kids channels), Desperado Ranch (Matt Carriker) and Bar 7 ranch. We just love to see and support hard working families doing what they love. I will tell you that as I was referencing above, once we love you we will watch anything you do to support you…I would imagine that’s the same for most YT watchers.
CEE Cutting edge engineering.. younger guy in Australia does some awesome machining work. Has a good mix of mining equipment repair, shop tool builds and so on. A good mix of projects, and crabbing is what makes your channel enjoyable. It comes across as a nice day in the life of Luke.
Favorite UA-camrs: Victory outdoor services, Concrete with the Hauses, Perkins Builder Brothers, Explore With Us, Mr Ballen, South Main Auto, and if Course Jacob Knowles, Luke Mc Fadden, and F/V Miss Paula.
Simple Living Alaska, VGG, Matt's Off Road, numerous gardening channels. I've really enjoyed this series of fixing the boat and the stand. It has been much more like how my husband and sons fix things around the house. My Dad worked at an auto repair shop, and we went to work with him quite often. I still love the smell of bondo. I really enjoy watching videos that are more real and less staged. What you do looks so much more like real life, and you're positive and upbeat, which is key when genuine. I'm looking forward to seeing what's next. Sending support, love, and kindness from Lexington, MI, USA.
Found your channel a month or so ago and even though I know nothing about crabs or fishing for that matter I am hooked. Keep doing what you are doing the way you are doing it. I find a lot of YTbers get too big too fast and lose the intimacy that attacks most people. Keep it real and the rest will come. Wish I lived closer, I would be there to support you.
Luke, other than you my two favorite youtubers are Farming with Duffy AG and Country View Acres. I enjoy Agriculture and have enjoyed watching and learning the things that crabbers do.
Luke, just a suggestion, stop by a truck stop a but a 5th wheel puller. It's a rod about 2 ft. long hook on 1 end an a T handle on the other. It would work great for pulling your pots off your trailer, it would save your back.
Been watching your content for a couple months now, and love every second. I don't comment on youtube videos much, but you asking for people's favorite content creators got me thinking. One of my absolute favorite youtubers is BuckinBillyRaySmith! He has amazing chainsaw and forestry content and he is a real down-to-earth man with a lot of good life experience and tips to share. One of the purest human beings in the world! I'm from Ohio, but one of these days I would love to travel over to Maryland to check out the new crab stand and meet you in person. Love your content and wish you the absolute best this crabbing season and for the rest of your life!
I watch Cleetus McFarland, Demo Ranch, Deer Meat for Dinner, and a few others. Love your channel, it’s super real and down to earth. Coming from living in the mountains of VA and loving going to the ocean for vacation, there’s something about non touristy fishing/crabbing that I’d love to try one day. Whenever I have a midlife crisis it will probably lead me towards the water lol
Oh! One more thing; you talked about getting up and having a long list of to-dos Set as did 15 minutes at the same time every morning for “planning and solitude.” Sit in a quiet spot, preferably with a place to write… Get a book on time management. They are usually short books. Keep up the good work. You will do great things in your life.
Matt's Offroad Recovery (wholesome, family friendly mechanic stuff and offroading), Do It With Dan (definitely not when the kids around, mechanic stuff and moto vlogs), Grind Hard Plumbing Co. (more mechanic stuff, plus cool random builds), Cleetus McFarland (hell yea brother), and various random Gaming channels. Oh plus this one, clearly.
I watch quite a few other creators when i have some free time but Luke I love your format and your content as it is, it feels authentic and your editing has honestly gotten a lot better. I was rewatching some of your first videos and I saw your first upload! You’ve come a long way man! Be proud of your progress and enjoy your journey of success!! You deserve it 😎👍
and one of the things i like about your channel is all the umm creative way you fix stuff. it is incredibly amazing to see some of the things you come up with that also work lol
I like Bob Does Sports. If I’m honest it’s mostly because the guys seem awesome to hang out with. Same with watching your channel when we get little tidbits of you hanging with the guys and the wife. Best of luck to the 24’ season!!!! Thanks for the great vids
My 2 cents I like to watch People being Real People ! You Rock don't change a thing ! You show what You know and also what You don't and allow The Fans to Learn and Teach along Your Journey of Life that You have let Us come along with You on !
I'm not a crabber but I really enjoy your videos. You keep it real and show how every day people work hard. Keep up yhe great work and can't wait for the next video.
Another favorite- Jacob Knowles: like you he makes his craft interesting, and has an appealing personality. Though typically I just watch the short videos.
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Philip DeFranco for news, Linus tech tips for tech, this old Tony for machine work & colt Havok
You need to check put bunker branding for your shirt and all printing clothes needs
Have you ever thought about using a rake on the side of the boat to grab the pots? Basically you ride past the float, the rake grabs the line and pullls it up, much less work, and man power.
Luke you need to do your shirts/apparel with DTF yourself and not preorder a ton from Cali. If you’re interested let me know, I’ll tell you how to do it yourself and pocket all the extra income…seriously…could be as much as $5-10 per shirt in your cost.
Nothing in it for me just wanna see yall succeed.
hey Luke, as an old man, to a young man, get a small note book to keep in your back pocket. it's difficult to get in the habit of writing things to remember each day, but it keeps you from doing the work twice, or making multiple trips.😅 i hope you and your men have a safe and bountiful season sir.
Coming from a young man, who has been procrastinating this, thank you for the friendly reminder
As a young man who started college later than most, I picked up this habit and it's allowed me to conquer my ADHD and be more efficient.
As a middle aged man, who has an old man’s body but feels like a young man, this is excellent advice. I just type stuff in my phone because I hate writing.
As an.... *-old-* lady.
This is solid advice, Luke.
I even love my sticky notes for reminders! They're everywhere 😅 Just don't forget to write down the dates 😂
I had to put a pad in my back pocket last year and I can't get by without it
As a marine mechanic, it’s nice to see you teaching this next generation how to do it without teasing him for not knowing, you gotta learn somehow
I agree. Sometimes the youngin seems a bit annoyed. Which is part of the working life. I just hope AJ sticks with it because the opportunity he has will learn him a bunch a good things or two
Vice Grip Garage, Cleetus McFarland, Gentry and Sons Trucking, MN Millenial Farmer, and this channel are my main ones I watch consistently. I enjoy guys that start off as regular folks like you and persistently chase success without letting it go to their heads. Remaining humble and doing the right things when no one is looking is paramount. Your t-shirts are sharp, maybe you can get ole Cleetus to tell you about ship station and take your merch online. Being in South Carolina, I am not exactly around the corner and can stop by. I know you have to crawl before you walk, but just food for thought there.(no pun intended)
Have you seen Letsdig18?
My list as well
Yeah. Vice Grip Garage, Donut Media, Booted Boiz, MKBHD(Marques Brownlee), Project Farm, Rich Rebuilds ... there's a few more but these are the ones I will admit to watching.
Zipties and bias plies. Thanks me later
I do not watch cletus because yes hes out of touch i agree. But try j.c.smith
My favorite UA-camrs are Cleetus McFarland, Vice Grip Garage, Matt's Offroad, and Luke McFadden. You know what all 4 have in common?? They ALL work their asses off, they are all incredibly humble and thankful for their supporters, and they are not fake and gimiky.
+1 for matts garage
Ya need a shirt that says “ I visited Luke , He gave me crabs ! “🦀
Or 'I got crabs from Luke!'
That is a great idea!!! I'd buy that for sure
@@michaeltba9062that one is excellent too
Or Luke Has Crabs😂
😂 that’s awesome
Dude you need to start including Linsy in more of your videos. She is the sweetest. When you caught that one 1⃣ you definitely got a keeper. You would capture more subscribers than little. Not only is she the cutest but the attitude is great. I got a kick out of the two of you on the boat and you talking about moving to Florida and her reply was to drop anchor and welcome home. Love the videos and the best luck to your marriage and happiness.
Luke, on your latest video you asked for your subscribers to tell you what they like to watch on UA-cam. I enjoy watching people that like what they do, they have a passion for what they do. You never talk politics, which I appreciate. It’s all about, being a crabber and what it takes. You guys are doing the work and we are simply watching on UA-cam, but you make it fun. Keep it up and have a great season!
I'm not saying that you are my favorite creator, you are the most relatable to myself being a self employed carpenter using 30-40yo wore out stuff. I love everything you have going on and I think the only thing you need to change is the number in your bank account. Your ambition and absence of fear to fail needs to spread to some more folks. You're giving inspiration to others and everything you do helps someone else get a little less scared of doing the unknown. Keep up the hard work crabber ('s)
What he said.💯✅✅✅
Luke I watch a lot of you tube and there are a lot of good ones, but I will tell you this, your show is one of the main ones if not the only one that I really look forward too the most. Your outlook on life is what all the other good ones bring to the table. You my friend have it all going, the working man’s perspective and you are all about the truth without the embarrassment of the sacrifices it take to live your dream with your lovely bride and good friends. Great job!
You should watch andys little homestead then. It us great to watch.
I agree with this.
My favorite other UA-camr besides you is MN Millennial Farmer. I think I admire watching you goes so much because your videos are over edited and satisfying to watch. Simply put, you both just show what you do in a day and the daily chores and jobs. You show off how hard you work and in the end of the year you both get to see your hard work pay off with your harvests.
48:42 Luke! Don't bend over to drag the crab pots.
Make a hook with a T handle to drag the crab pots across the floor!
Make it Y shaped on the other end, so you can hook two places on the pot and spread the load and not stretch the wire cage.
At the milk processing plant, we used T handled hooks (approx. 36 inches long, 1/2" diameter with 3/4 inch black pipe T handle) to drag cases of milk stacked 6 high across the cooler floor and trailer floor.
As soon as I read T Hook, I though "that's how I used to drag stacks of milk around the grocery store"
@@phonedave Only way to move milk, if it's not palletized. In the cooler, the floors were diamond plate steel, and with practice... you could drag the stack off the conveyor, spin and sling the 6 case stack 20 foot to its resting area. (in the winter time, we'd be on the back dock, and go into the cooler to get warm!😮)
Good times, good memories... but I sure was glad when I came out of the cooler and became a pasteurization operator.
HELL YEA some flat bottom jet boat content on the crabbing channel? Made my day
Diesel Creek is my go to. He's just fun to watch, I learn a little but he's just entertaining to watch.
I love watching Matt on Diesel Creek. The banter going on inside his brain and his willingness to admit his mistakes showed he’s the real deal, just like you, Luke. Greetings from Cambridge on the Eastern Shore.
+1 for Diesel Creek
Matt's the best!
Diesel creek, Andrew Camarata, Matt's offload recovery, Farm craft, Cascade recovery.
+1 for Diesel Creek! Cheers from Belgium!
I definitely like the long content version.
I also enjoy watching Stradman. You both are down to earth guys who don't take yourselves too seriously. You have that next-door neighbor kid out hustling. Obviously Stradman is sports cars, but what you have in common is your both very passionate about what you do.
I will tell you my opinion, I think you have already figured out UA-cam. You do a great job. Your content is excellent. Very entertaining. Very enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great work. You are awesome! Good luck with the new crab stand. It's looking great
As far as other UA-camrs that I enjoy... I like watching real people who aren't pretentious who have a good clean channel and are good people. Some would be Matt's off-road recovery, smartereveryday and off kilter fishing here in North Carolina. I enjoy your channel because of your attitude and the fact at what you do it's so different from life around here 200 miles from the coast plus it's nice to see someone else who enjoys being out on the water.
Most YT channels that I watch regularly have a cast of characters. It's not what they do, but the interaction between the people on camera. There is a car UA-camr named Mat Armstrong. He started with just himself on camera. He's a positive guy like you. He works hard, but his channel took off when he incorporated his Dad, girlfriend, friends and camera man into the content. It really adds to the entertainment of the channel. Good Luck out there!
You are my favorite UA-camr. I grew up in Dundalk till 6th grade. I enjoy your hard work, your lovely wife helping you, and crabbing!
I enjoy watching Puddins Fab shop. This is the only crabbing content I watch. Once this season gets going well I am going to take my pitty on a road trip for some crabs
Mama didn't raise no punk!!!!
Hot Damn... There's So Much Bee Ess erie Luke should have a Second Channel C'mon...
I watch VGG, Cleetus, Junkyard Digs, Pole Barn Garage, ect. All these channels have passionate and funny people that make even the same content feel fresh and interesting time after time.
Luke, an idea for future transome access: Make the top portion hinge on the side (like the access into a bar) and hinge the rear panel to fold down/outside (if you beef it up, you could walk up it). Also, you really need to dress up your roof line with a drip edge (like 1x6 plastic wood) to keep the water from wickin under & into your plywood.
Cleetus McFarland, Gentry and Sons, HeavyD, Whistlin Diesel, Cutting Edge Engineering, and you!! There’s a bunch but those are the main channnels I watch, they’re all just entertaining hard working boys!! Keep it up bud, hope you have a great season!!
My favorite youtuber is Misha Charoudin, reason is he is a talented track driver who loves what he does at his core. I enjoy watching you because at your core, you love crabbing. Therefore through your passion, I have learned many things. Never change yourself for views. Authentic and genuine people make the best youtubers, in my opinion.
Channels I watch : Vice Grip Garage, Cleetus McFarland, Farmcraft 101, Salvage Workshop, Jake Broe & of course Luke McFadden. Your channel is great & you always bring a smile !
Fun watching a 28 year old crabber get stuff done to ensure he can get the job done. Lindsey is always so positive and supportive. Suggest hanging merch behind you to fill in space.
Some of my other fav UA-cam creators: James Condon and Chickanic for small engine repairs, A1 Auto and Vice Grip Garage for auto service and repair, just a few acer Farm for small farm production, and Zwag, TC Zwag and Zwagmo for league of legend gaming,
My fav channels are "Destination Adventure", "SV Seeker" and
" Tula's Endless Summer". They've got videography down pretty good.
Good luck on your crab shop opening. Since you are becoming a distributor for other guys crabs I can see you becoming a successful seafood shop within ten years.
(I'm no crabber but ...) I sure appreciate your clever, innovative solutions & quick wit for days!
My other YT faves are positive and good-humored ... Matt's Off-Road, Fab Rats & Andrew Camarada - I obviously gravitate towards folks that know how to improvise & overcome in a positive way!
Love that you are spreading your success to those around you. Deciding to work harder and more by buying crabs from other fishermen so you can keep selling to your clients, rather than just sell out and go home early, is a big hard worker move and I respect it.
Re-do your back entrance. Put a hinge on the bottom/outside of the back gate. Re-attach the top part. Make it a step, so when you flip it open, it converts into a step onto the back of the boat.
I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING!!!
Luke, you are doing a great job!!! I seem to watch diy homesteading and outdoor activities more than anything. Your videos are refreshing and educational. Just keep doing what’s nature for you!!,
Exciting for the new season for you Luke, Love your work ethic. Good luck. Supporting you man.
My dad and I (sportsmen licenses) set 2 commercial pots each in various parts of Egg Harbor Bay, or Mullica River, NJ.. We go for the rustiest crabs we can catch from May through November. The more rust, the better. Educate your customers on that. More meat! Your content is hilarious. We wish you the best of prosperity this season.
The Outdoor Boys.. regular people making everything an adventure
I like Timmy at Truck House Life. He is remarkably resilient to life's challenges and has both excellent adventures as well as wonderful drone footage and careful editing and all. Perfect for an old man (me) to live vicariously through his adventures and endeavors . Highly recommended.
Ziplock bags man! I always have ziplock bags in the shop, stuffed in my pockets, I have boxes of the smallest ziplock bags in my shop. When you pulled off the kotter pin, and then the loop on the end of the cable, I throw those in a ziplock which goes in my pocket. Never lose anything!
I love watching the HoofGP because he is passionate about what he does. He also attended film school, so his production quality is awesome.
Luke. You are doing great. My brother was a waterman , and his Crabs were always the best. We lived on Kent Island. People drove from Baltimore to by them. Keep up the good work.
I watch FarmCraft101, Vice Grip Garage, C-Boys Tv, and many others , what keeps a youtube channel thriving in my opinion is the personality and entertainment of the person or people behind the camera. I enjoy your Honesty, Humility and Hard work ethic. Keep on Keeping on Luke
Jeff and Hanna Baron for youtube. That guy can build anything. And great content.
Cletus McFarland, JustKnate, DDE, HeavyDSparks, Mav, Fish n more, and last but not least Luke McFadden! These are my favorite and I don’t miss an upload. I watch mainly because I can relate to each of them in one way or another. You remind me of myself when I was younger, work yourself to death and always have a positive attitude. Keep at it and it always pays off, sometimes!
Luke that boat stand is sweet man. I think you should definitely extend the counter all the way down not to the bow but to the doorway of the cabin. Can't go wrong with plenty of counter space, Then once you have the counters built you should build up a little form around the counters and just pour some clearcoat polyurethane as a countertop you can put cool stuff in there before you pour the polyurethane like hooks and fishing stuff. Heck You probably could even take some big number one males set them on the counter and then pour the clearcoat polyurethane in on top of them. I don't know how that would actually work but you could always get some fake realistic toy crabs and do the same thing
Luke, you are my favorite. Derek with Vice Grip Garage is my 2nd favorite.
Nothing more Pasadena than this @11:00 my uncle had big block racing boat in the late 1990s . I remember zipping down the bay with wind in my hair
I watch a lot of fishing youtubers but you're the only crabber and in my humble opinion other similar youtubers should be watching your channel for tips. Best of luck to you in 2024!
Luke, it's great seeing a young man build his business and grafting like hell to build something to provide for his family. You give us older generations hope that it won't all go to hell. Keep at it and plenty of us tune in just to see you pushing on through to get it done.
start spraying stuff with crc 656 my guy, itll save you alot, I buy it by the gallon and keep it in a spray bottle instead of buying little spray cans, marinas usually spray it on everything to keep it protected, good on rubber and keeps steel from rusting, better than wd40
I was thinking the same thing but Fluid Film.
one of my favorite you tubers is Watch JR go. He is always moving and putting out content. He does more then just cars, which is why I like him.
Have a SAFE and SUCCESSFUL season.
As an older guy that was brought up on NASCAR and restoring cars as some have already said Cleetus aka Garrett Mitchell is a go to. Then during covid through Chateau Diaries (this UA-camr is always upbeat and positive) I started watching Escape to Rural France. A guy much like Luke named Dan who never stops working. He purchased a burnt out Chateau and works non-stop to restore it. His channel just hit the 500k subs. Cutting out cable TV these guys made the lockdown bearable so I continue to watch their content.
“I messed up.” 😂 Almost crushing your employee has the same energy as accidentally hurting a sibling, then begging them not to tell Mom. But mom is OSHA LOL
You are amazing!! You are the hardest working dude I’ve seen. Keep up the great work. Greetings from Southern California.
Hellzz yeah LETS GOOO CRABBING !!!! Make that money brother
because you asked: as a professional musician, I enjoy watching luthiers do their magic repairing mostly vintage guitars like Ted Woodford. But as a painting contractor in the trades for 30+ years, I enjoy watching people like you. I like to see the ups and downs of doing your best and see what comes of it. Congrats on your success and hope the crab shack works out great for you and your wife's future.
Channels I tend to watch: Sleeper Dude, Roman Atwood, Cole the Cornstar, Cleetus McFarland, HeavyDSparks, Matt Cirriker, Ultimate Rebuilds, Goonzsquad, Junkyard Diggs, Laura Farms.
not a crabber but I am a small biz owner (painting/construction) and I hear you when sometimes it's a bunch of spinning wheels when trying to move forward- I like to see that you have an assistant without much on the skill level but willing to learn- been there (still there) and no matter how frustrating it can be it's worth the time to teach the next generation. Good Luck this year- I truly appreciate your content
Again, no idea how I found your channel but look forward to your videos each and every time. Cutting Edge Engineering and Fab Rats are probably my 2 favorites. Keep up the great work.
That jet boat is bad ass! Those twin spinning hat and sunglasses eaters behind you are SWEET!
I love to watch clayton schick outdoors. Mainly for ice fishing but he also does open water. I learned how to lake trout fish from many of his videos. He's friendly, knowledgeable, and gets really excited when he catches something good.
Do you know if the water is swimmable at the inner harbor in Baltimore? It was on the news but I don't believe it. The mayor is supposed to take a dip next month
I’m curious as to why it wouldn’t be. Is it because of the bridge collapse or something else?
You can swim anywhere water won’t kill you if you know how to… signs don’t mean anything no one owns water
I believe the water is still pretty cold.
What I want to know is it clean and safe and no parasites leeches or anything that's going to cause anyone to get sick
Have you seen that water and the bay? It's some gross ass water
Been watching you for a couple months now. Really enjoy your perseverance and attitude. I wish you and your wife nothing but success. Glad to see your plans coming together.
Love you and your wife. Great job. you remind me of me and my old friend Joel Teshka we used to put things together like your doing. Best of times. I'm 65 now and my friend is past. Now I take interest in seeing you do all the same stuff with the scrap stuff you have. Love it. Some of the stories I could tell you. Your my inspiration to keep going. My motto has always been "Never give up". Have a beer for me. Kenny.
I watch Fab Rats, Matt’s Off Road Recovery, and You. Keep doing you. You come across as an honest hardworking guy. It’s a turnoff when the channels get so successful that they change and start buying helicopters and stuff that most of us can’t connect with. Keep crabbing!❤
I remember watching Luke’s videos on TikTok, then I quit TikTok and he started popping up in my UA-cam shorts from there I ended up watching the long format videos that got very fun and addictive to watch.
Flair. He never fails to surprise with his diverse content and energy level.
Deboss Garage is King, Millenial Farmer and Vice Grip Garage are amazing, Zip Ties and Bias Plies is pure Albertan gold, AVE is the best BC creator, and Muskoka Freerider is by far rhe best snowmobile content on the internet right now 👍 That said, theres something your channel brings to the table thats so classic American that a guy doesnt want to miss an episode, keep up the good work (and if you ever need a hand on that boat just let me know, I’d pack up some tools and fly down from Canada to come crabbin anytime 🤘)
I like a lot of things about yalls channel. There is that older feller that is always helping you work with what you got and has ideas. Some episodes/videos ive heard him be a counselor, mentor and whole slough of different roles in your life. You are not afraod to show what your dealing with that shows authenticity and your ingenuity. You also show a lot of passion and you care about not only for the fishery and other folks out there on the water but the community too. I really look foward to watching your episodes. Keep on kicking butt man.
You asked what UA-cam channels we like. Dearmeat for dinner, Brad Owen, and you are my only favorite UA-cam channels. People that are serious about what they do, and are all around good people! Born and raised on the ocean so I love everything related to the ocean, and I love cards!
One of my favorite channels is Iron Trap Garage, like you the guys are down to earth and love sharing their knowledge as they work on their cars.
FarmCraft101 and C&C Equipment. Both down to earth and straight forward. No over dramatic bullshit. You’re doing a good job man.
A stick suck as a rake handle with a hook on the on the end may make moving the pots on the trailer easier. Hook the bottom pot without bending down and drag it across the trailer while using one hand to stabilize the top pots. This is how people move milk crates around warehouses
You are a good inspiration for the youth. Hard working, problem solving, enjoying what you are doing with a positive attitude. Great Content!
Hi Luke, You have a can-do attitude and a clever streak when you are fixing or building equipment which I like, since I have a similar streak. Self deprecating humor also goes a long way! Along those lines, I like to watch the Millennial Farmer. Hes interesting to watch and his life gets hectic when he's planting and harvesting corn & soybeans in central Minnesota! Worth a watch in my book!
I have a grandpa and a great grandpa that if they were fishermen, they would do all of this homade stuff. You are a lot of fun to watch.
Luke, I love listening to you making videos and talks. You are so honest and straightforward. It's crazy how many things you say that I can relate to to achieve. Like the only time I've been to a gym just every time I have to cancel my membership. Been there so many times lol. Keep up the great work man. Good luck this evening. Stay safe!
Jimmy Oakes - I watch his videos religiously. He's hard working, has amazing style in tuner cars, and his crew is positively the same way.
It's videos on mainly drifting and wrenching on tuner cars.
Hey man, small channel here. Happy to talk about the platform whenever!
Have you tried chitterlings as bait you can get them at the grocery stores in a 5-gallon bucket they're raw and uncooked perfect for the crabs
My entire family loves Roman Atwood…specifically his vlogs now…we got involved in his channel and lifestyle now, like yourself, we want to see his day to day and “behind the scenes”. Our family also really enjoys Sailing Zatara (and their kids channels), Desperado Ranch (Matt Carriker) and Bar 7 ranch. We just love to see and support hard working families doing what they love. I will tell you that as I was referencing above, once we love you we will watch anything you do to support you…I would imagine that’s the same for most YT watchers.
CEE Cutting edge engineering.. younger guy in Australia does some awesome machining work. Has a good mix of mining equipment repair, shop tool builds and so on. A good mix of projects, and crabbing is what makes your channel enjoyable. It comes across as a nice day in the life of Luke.
Favorite UA-camrs: Victory outdoor services, Concrete with the Hauses, Perkins Builder Brothers, Explore With Us, Mr Ballen, South Main Auto, and if Course Jacob Knowles, Luke Mc Fadden, and F/V Miss Paula.
Ill give you a +1 for victory outdoor, somehow makes concrete look super fun too work with😂
Great job Luke! This Alaska fan admires your hard work and positive attitude!
I look forward yo watching your full video every week. I'm in Maryland myself. Your channel is something unique, so I wouldn't change anything.
Simple Living Alaska, VGG, Matt's Off Road, numerous gardening channels. I've really enjoyed this series of fixing the boat and the stand. It has been much more like how my husband and sons fix things around the house. My Dad worked at an auto repair shop, and we went to work with him quite often. I still love the smell of bondo. I really enjoy watching videos that are more real and less staged. What you do looks so much more like real life, and you're positive and upbeat, which is key when genuine. I'm looking forward to seeing what's next. Sending support, love, and kindness from Lexington, MI, USA.
Found your channel a month or so ago and even though I know nothing about crabs or fishing for that matter I am hooked. Keep doing what you are doing the way you are doing it. I find a lot of YTbers get too big too fast and lose the intimacy that attacks most people. Keep it real and the rest will come. Wish I lived closer, I would be there to support you.
Luke, other than you my two favorite youtubers are Farming with Duffy AG and Country View Acres. I enjoy Agriculture and have enjoyed watching and learning the things that crabbers do.
Luke, just a suggestion, stop by a truck stop a but a 5th wheel puller. It's a rod about 2 ft. long hook on 1 end an a T handle on the other. It would work great for pulling your pots off your trailer, it would save your back.
Been watching your content for a couple months now, and love every second. I don't comment on youtube videos much, but you asking for people's favorite content creators got me thinking. One of my absolute favorite youtubers is BuckinBillyRaySmith! He has amazing chainsaw and forestry content and he is a real down-to-earth man with a lot of good life experience and tips to share. One of the purest human beings in the world!
I'm from Ohio, but one of these days I would love to travel over to Maryland to check out the new crab stand and meet you in person. Love your content and wish you the absolute best this crabbing season and for the rest of your life!
I watch Cleetus McFarland, Demo Ranch, Deer Meat for Dinner, and a few others. Love your channel, it’s super real and down to earth. Coming from living in the mountains of VA and loving going to the ocean for vacation, there’s something about non touristy fishing/crabbing that I’d love to try one day. Whenever I have a midlife crisis it will probably lead me towards the water lol
Clever with the shelving.
This feels like an end of the prep for a Marathon. Now, On your marks. 💥 pew pew shot! Wishing you a successful season!
Oh! One more thing; you talked about getting up and having a long list of to-dos Set as did 15 minutes at the same time every morning for “planning and solitude.” Sit in a quiet spot, preferably with a place to write…
Get a book on time management. They are usually short books.
Keep up the good work. You will do great things in your life.
Matt's Offroad Recovery (wholesome, family friendly mechanic stuff and offroading), Do It With Dan (definitely not when the kids around, mechanic stuff and moto vlogs), Grind Hard Plumbing Co. (more mechanic stuff, plus cool random builds), Cleetus McFarland (hell yea brother), and various random Gaming channels. Oh plus this one, clearly.
Victory outdoor services is a great channel to follow. He's grown quickly and has good advice for business. Entertaining and has a large follow base.
I watch quite a few other creators when i have some free time but Luke I love your format and your content as it is, it feels authentic and your editing has honestly gotten a lot better. I was rewatching some of your first videos and I saw your first upload! You’ve come a long way man! Be proud of your progress and enjoy your journey of success!! You deserve it 😎👍
and one of the things i like about your channel is all the umm creative way you fix stuff. it is incredibly amazing to see some of the things you come up with that also work lol
I like Bob Does Sports. If I’m honest it’s mostly because the guys seem awesome to hang out with. Same with watching your channel when we get little tidbits of you hanging with the guys and the wife. Best of luck to the 24’ season!!!! Thanks for the great vids
Your UA-cam style is your own, I wouldn't change anything about it. Thanks for the videos.
My 2 cents I like to watch People being Real People ! You Rock don't change a thing ! You show what You know and also what You don't and allow The Fans to Learn and Teach along Your Journey of Life that You have let Us come along with You on !
I'm not a crabber but I really enjoy your videos. You keep it real and show how every day people work hard. Keep up yhe great work and can't wait for the next video.
Another favorite- Jacob Knowles: like you he makes his craft interesting, and has an appealing personality. Though typically I just watch the short videos.