2024 Look ahead and 2023 Recap

My annual kind of state of the channel. I hope you all have a rewarding 2024!
- Blake

[@Kado244]

Look forward to your videos in 2024.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you as always Kaden!!

[@davidworthen4250]

I will be looking forward to any and all WA. FISH QUEST videos. The content and sometimes sense of humor make these videos unique and enjoyable to watch. Keep um coming Blake.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you as always David!! I'll try to up the funny this year. 🥸

[@TheReefRobber]

You can only do so much on your channel with responsibility keeping you busy. You do what you do very well and make it interesting. Thanks for what you do.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you Earl! You do as well! Happy 2024!

[@jarombarela8720]

Best fishing channel on YT bro, you rock!!

[@WAFishQuest]

Wow, thank you Jarom! That means a lot! If anything I am one of the older local ones. 😅

[@nate.or.nodate]

Love to hear it! Health is wealth! Congrats on a job well done in 2023 and look forward to continue following along in 2024!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you Nate! I super appreciate it. It is very nice feeling healthier and getting ready to compete. 🤓

[@ericturner6796]

Hi Blake, I really appreciate all that I've learned from you. You've been instrumental in helping my wife and I catch Pinks and Silvers off the shore in 2023. We drive up from Portland, but we're moving to Puget Sound in 1.5 to 2 years. So happy you're getting into sprinting and exercise in general. Health first, then your very informative videos... excellent priorities!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you so much Eric! That means a lot to me that I could be a small help in your fishing journey!! I super appreciate the support!

[@samsmith7150]

Work Family and life you are killing it!!

[@djmilhaus]

You are your harshest critic but you do a great job. I enjoy your videos and whenever I get the notification you have a new video up, it's a must watch. Appreciate all you do. Looking forward to what you have to share this year. Have a safe, productive, and very fishy 2024.

[@WAFishQuest]

Well, I won't need to eat for a week after this compliment! It will sustain me! Thank you so much DJ! 🙏

[@Jarom.M]

We're here because we like your videos. When you put them out, I love them. The more natural style videos appeal more to me than the high production quality videos because they are an outpouring of the person and them wanting to share their passion for what their doing. That being said, would you be willing to release a Washington Side Quest video of how you did in track?

[@WAFishQuest]

Hey Jarom! Dang, that is an INCREDIBLE compliment. Thank you 🙏 I'll have to make a track video!

[@MLG206]

Hey bro, thanks for the state of the channel update! We love the show and the channel. You say a lean year but to commit to a video a month is great news! Those of us who've been here for a while remember the dark times where it'd be 3+ months between uploads, lol. Good luck with the track, and I hope your 2024 is a great year!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks MLG!! Ha ha, yeah I think it was 2014-2016 was verrrry lean. Thank you so much! 🙏

[@jscott354]

Best of luck with your track endeavors! And thanks for all your previous videos, looking forward to more… (John in Federal Way)

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you John on both accounts! 🙏

[@rybot22]

You have been a massive inspiration for me and my family/friends. Please keep on keeping on. Keep being real, teaching and showing by example. I hope to see you out there one day!

[@pnwvintageoutdoors]

Can't wait to see 2024! 2023 was a fantastic year Blake!

[@WAFishQuest]

For us both Brian! Have a great 2024 as well!!

[@SteelheadTed]

Yes, be happy with what you can do! If the adventure is good, the polished video is secondary, it’s nice but not necessary. You are just being yourself in your videos and combining that with your passion for getting outside is obvious and that is a huge reason why I watch.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you so much SteelheadTed!! Super appreciate the support!

[@scrambledeg]

I hope this next year has room for Swafford Pond! 😉

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Sounds like some good, achievable goals. Good luck!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks NWOS! You get me.

[@RV_Chef_Life]

I look forward to many more in ‘24 Blake!

[@WAFishQuest]

Ha ha, thank you GnG!!

[@Bigfishfun333]

Looking forward to the Roses Lake video - good lake for panfish, and trout earlier in the year.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you so much Bigfishfun! It is a wonderful lake.

[@freshcoastlife]

we appreciate the effort and time you put into the ch. I'm always stoked when I see a new episode posted. cheers would love a multi species catch and cook on the beach. clams , oysters , crabs , salmon.. make it a feast!

[@Bo_in_Seattle]

Thanks for all the content Blake, life comes first for sure but I appreciate and watch no matter! Glad you mentioned the grayling video, that was my personal fave from you this past year.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you as always Bo! We've both come a long way since our days of thuggery at Shilshole! In the end, we were just too real. Thanks so much for the Grayling video shout out. That trip was so rejuvenating for me! Felt like a kid out there!

[@user-sg6rs4xp9y]

Blake, like to see some more clam digs, not razor clams everybody do those. All the other clams would be nice and where you find them too. Crawfish would be nice to, catch and cook. More fresh water fishing for pan fish catch and cook here too. Tight line buddy

[@WAFishQuest]

These are great suggestions! I really like them because they are not hard! Ha ha. Thank for the kind words and happy 2024!

[@resqme49]

Great video Brian!! :-) Maybe in 2024 you and I can finally wet a line again! Good to see youre still kicking butt!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Tim! That would be like an 8 year reunion at this point I think. That'd be great Tim!

[@SteveFromWyoming]

Always look forward to all you videos Blake.

[@WAFishQuest]

And me, your's Steve. Thank you!!

[@SubsurfaceObsession]

Really enjoy your content, keep it coming. Happy New Year!

[@WAFishQuest]

I super appreciate that Jason! I hope you have a very wet year!

[@PeelingLine]

Sounds like you have some good plans. I look forward to the carp videos. I hope to get out for some this year too. I should do these instead of taking 6 months off with out a word. 😂 I really feel you with the popular video thing. My most popular is a goldfish video that took no money to make was close to home and was less than an hour to make. Most popular video last year was casting crab traps (didn't know people who watch my channel would like it). I admire your integrity for not monetizing the videos. You'd probably make a couple grand a year but your channel is then a business and you can write off all your fishing expenses. Up to $25000 can be written off IIRC per year for 7 years before you need to be profitable. You can write off $0.65 per mile driven which can really add up. Last year I made $600 but had $15500 in expenses so it brought my family income down by $15000. Good thing is the tax return, bad thing is your wife finds out how much you're spending on fishing 😂 Anyways, hope you have a great year and good luck with the carp fishing. Maybe we can get out for some. 👍

[@brycegreen1257]

Keep up the good work man. Love your videos.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you so much Mr. Green! Glad you and your beautiful family are doing so great! 🙏

[@SunnyIlha]

Brother! Looking forward to the new ones. 😃

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you Sunny!

[@ShenpaiWasTaken]

Best of luck with your running!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you so much Senpai!!

[@Knapp-n-Schlappi]

Love your videos. I'm (probably) moving out to seattle this summer, and your videos are really making me excited about it!

[@ilonakiforishin1273]

Looking forward to watch you it’s been very fun.😃

[@tomshaeffer36]

Off question. Best area to dig cockle clams any help is much appreciated. Cheers mate

[@knowfishingnw1878]

Hope to catch you at the Sportsmans Show or better yet out on the water fishing!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Know Fishing NW! Oh yeah, I didn't go last year so I'm due. Thank you thank you!

[@weerezboy28]

First comment! Its time for 2024 WAFQ! Let me know when you carp fishing plans and I'll try to help you get a few. There are some good locations on your side.of the state so you don't have to make a special trip to the mud puddle.

[@WAFishQuest]

Will do Brad! Tell you what, since you were first to comment in 2024 you shall be in the first episode of 2024! I have these incredible powers to warp reality.

[@evergreenunited2264]

❤❤❤❤

[@WAFishQuest]

I ♥️ Hugh!

[@andylickel1]

Hoping some of your shorts include running!

[@WAFishQuest]

I never thought of that Andy! Sure, I can do at least one. Thanks for the idear!

[@nicholaswarren3776]

Hey Blake once again I'll extend the offer come get in the sled and let's go do some bobber dogging for steelhead

[@WAFishQuest]

Oh yeah. Thanks Nicholas! You out there now? They in yet?

[@jeffwhiton9151]

See ya the big screen soon. Did you finish the boat?

[@WAFishQuest]

Hey Jeff! Nope! Well, motor runs. But lower unit is leaky. Not sure if it's gasket or dinged up prop. I'll either get into it this weekend or take the lower unit to a mechanic.

[@Pklos44]

Any plans for sekiu or neah?

[@WAFishQuest]

Hi Peter! I'd love to make some! Ha ha. Feel free to catch me on "the 'gram" if you need some dead weight out there with you.

[@patriciaward3207]

Hi Blake, got my new 14 WC, could we meet up sometime fish the south sound?

[@ronjones1414]

For the love of all that is holy, let us buy you a computer!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Ron! Never, ha ha! But I do appreciate the thought. 🙏

[@kille6525]

Hey Blake have you ever thought about teaching some viewers on how to fish? You have a passion for teaching and it would be great to watch. Also do you have a TikTok?

[@WAFishQuest]

Great idea! And I do have a tiktok but haven't checked it in a year or two. (I might be too old/lame) 😅

[@kille6525]

@@WAFishQuest you're never too old for TikTok!

[@joevales6775]

Hi Blake! Happy New Year! Here's another video to share up here in BC, another KZbin fishing friend of mine. @rosinflyfishing kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJu4mKidlN6Aibc (that's me in the thumbnail). My goals in 2024 are to head down to the Bonneville to do some shad fishing; catfishing in the Snake River and hopefully surf/jetty/crab Westport in the summer (hopefully bump into you down there). If you are ever planning a trip up here, we have a small group of seven who fish with Rosin and follow his discord. This group and friendships have been the highlight of 2023 and so grateful for this group. Blessings in 2024!

[@WAFishQuest]

That's awesome stuff Joe!! Have a wonderful 2024!

[@RN67POST]

Really like your videos! Can tell your a regular guy, thats what I like! Have a thing for the guy like myself just doing what we love!🐟🦪🦀🦞👍. Keep it up 😬👍

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Ron! I super appreciate that. Yeah, I'm nothing special. Middle of the road fisherman (at best) with camera in hand. Thank you for the kind words!