I’m REALLY Sad And Disappointed About THIS…Need Your Opinion On It…

[@toddg.2638]

I'm an avid fisherman, but noticed this year in particular that the sun's UV intensity seems to be much more intense than in previous years. I don't think most are that intuitive or grow up thinking about the environment. People discard fishing line, bait containers, aluminum cans, and other garbage along a beautiful lake. It goes back to how you were raised. You either respect the environment or you don't. As I always say, you can't fix stupid.

[@JasonBrown-es5yw]

That thing is like a ruthless Lazer beam. I never thought I would see the day where I am absolutely sick and tired of sunshine.

[@LoysFielder]

And it keeps getting worse. Thanks Randy for caring enough to talk about it. When the temps hit 120-130 the haters may realize that there is a problem.....much to late to fix it.

[@wciii3591]

@@LoysFielder It was 117 in Las Vegas this year.

[@TimEdwards-sx2pq]

The Earth has been global warming since the last ice age. What are you going to say about when we have the polar shift of the North and South Pole you ever thought about that

[@jamesf1525]

Same thing on private property. People (males, usually young) come onto our community property, take fish, leave garbage behind, leave lures hanging in trees that have killed birds. Not all anglers care about the resource or the environment.

[@BenBrewer-qh6up]

People are short sighted… they either don’t care or frankly too dumb to realize the reality of situations. Selfish and greedy world we live in. The greed is celebrated in this country.

[@bobwalsh719]

short sighted..

[@03roadieblkpur]

Too IGNORANT and too DUMB (stupid).

[@Rod-iw9st]

Randy I enjoy your channel and I won’t unsubscribe over a disagreement on the environment. It’s not actually the environment we disagree on, it’s your timing and your obvious politicization of the subject. Shame on you. If you want level and kind discussion, don’t point blame. I worked in industry all of my life and we spent millions of dollars and a great portion of my life making sure we did the best we could do for our environment. We had very conscientious people doing these jobs and to lump them in a group of “don’t cares”, is insulting. Nobody says I don’t care about the environment. Again I like your fishing tips and information and I’m going to stick with you. If you don’t want bad comments, don’t talk down to people. We can discuss our differences without name calling and finger pointing.

[@bobwalsh719]

Like TonyHalls response below has a political slant. And Tony, thats ok!

[@wciii3591]

It is political. Trump has already said he would undermine as much of Biden's environmental initiatives as he could. He promised oil executives he would deregulate their industry as much as possible, for only $1billion dollars in contributions. He will pull us once again, out of the Paris Accords. He originally said he would do away with any EV incentives, but now that Musk gave him over $100 mill, he may change his mind.

[@rifleman522]

Well said sir.

[@donprescott9660]

Randy, I am with you. It has amazed me how blind so many people can be. And I see that money is the only goal for so many. So sad.

[@thock30]

@@Rod-iw9st I agree with you! In my opinion, we need balance and not extremes on either side. The environment can handle and cleanse a certain amount of pollution without causing lasting damage. Let's stay within those parameters and serve both industry/people and the environment.

[@johnm2617]

Rick clunn just did a video about old bassmaster magazines! Back in the 70's their were alot of lakes and rivers that were polluted bad !! So your video you did was something we need too be aware of ! Thanks Randy !

[@JasonHiatt-f6d]

Then I’m an idiot right there with you Randy! Keep sharing. People need to hear it until it clicks for them if it ever does.

[@johnswigler6512]

We are not eliminating regulations. We need to eliminate all the bullshit money making permits to do a construction job that should have taken a year to do not 10 years.

[@MrRGiller]

He doesn't want to hear this. He thinks that the Republican party wants to pollute our planet and he doesn't care to hear the real facts.

[@JasonBrown-es5yw]

Here pretty soon- every road around me is going to be closed. I wonder if those guys realize they aren't going to be able to get to their job site pretty soon. They won't be able to gather by the dozens, twirl brooms, and whistle Dixie while they stare off into the sky for $30 hr.

[@jasonbeane1202]

Thanks for your advice,nice to have known you for fishing knowledge. Goodbye sweety!

[@horbie5039]

The problem is that some have been suckered into believing that one party is superior to the other when it comes to the environment.. no one wants to be lectured by those people.

[@mistertwister1816]

You didn’t lose me, Randy. I’m here for you. I’m patiently waiting for your detailed explanation of why manufacturing, selling and using toxic Lead is the right thing for environmentalists that fish.

[@ChefAlexSocci]

Im so happy you are making these videos randy. Not enough people care in the bass fishing industry, thanks!

[@bassman4201000]

Randy keeps deleting a link a put here to the United Nations website. It Links to an official 1000 page document that describes their plan for sustainable development. It will end all hunting and fishing if successful and thats not the worst things in it by a long shot. Remember what Klaus Scwab said" You will own nothing and be happy "

[@ShaneRoberts-c7d]

Correct. And instead of hunting and fishing, they said we will eat insects.

[@i.v.blankenship]

It may be a channel setting to prevent people from spamming the comment section with irrelevant links. Automatic. Are you referring to Agenda 2030? Looking through it I don't see anything about ending hunting. As for fishing, all I see management for sustainability and ending overfishing. Lets look at the whole quote: "You will own nothing and be happy. Whatever you want you’ll rent and it’ll be delivered by drone." He was referring to the shift in society we are seeing now. Want to see a movie? stream it. Physical media is dead. Why buy a car when you can use a service?

[@bfg1836]

I don’t think anyone here disagrees with your position on protecting the environment. Your problem with that video was that you basically called the majority of your viewers a bunch of planet destroyers, with no basis whatsoever for making that claim. It came across as just another election meltdown video, which I’m sure it was.

[@bobwalsh719]

Wow! A election meltdown? Really?

[@ronknight7863]

​@@bobwalsh719 yep

[@TonyHall-x6u]

We all want clean air and water but we also want to be able to make a living and be able to afford goods and services. I think we can do both. There are some people that want to remove industry altogether. We need both.

[@wciii3591]

I don't know one person who wants to do away with industry.

[@glynnreid1217]

@@wciii3591 Randy wants to eliminate any industry that does not fit his agenda. You already know this.

[@BassAngular]

Keep up the good fight and open debate. I think a large part of the problem is the link to fact that US education scores are going down, and falling behind the rest of the world too.

[@smelltheglove2038]

@@BassAngular yeah, theyee too busy fear mongering with nonsense like Man-made clmt chng. On the plus side, actual scientists are losing the fear and speaking out against the fear pron.

[@glynnreid1217]

Open debate?

[@paulb351]

Randy I have been a subscriber for many years & I don't plan on leaving because we have a difference of opinion. I think a lot of us were just shocked that you believe the side that lost cares more about the environment then the winning side , also that you feel your children & grandchildren are a concern to them - in any kind of positive way.

[@nsac3450]

It not up for debate. One party denies climate change can be influenced by man. Even though the evidence shows we definitely have hurt the ozone, added tons of co2 to the atmosphere (makes it hotter), pollution and over use of fresh water sources and use the oceans as a dump. But regulations are bad. OK!

[@jessiepayne737]

I am totally onboard with you on environmental issues. We have to protect our world for many reasons. I’m a retired Environmental Engineer I worked with industry to help them meet compliance. I want our future generation to have a clean planet 🌎

[@rhondaeyman3316]

How many old-school jigs that you sold over the last few years are in the bottom of lakes, and I’ll bet you those are made with lead and not tungsten!

[@steveglasson2424]

You are way off here Randy! I live in a blue state that was Red years ago, the environment has suffered greatly due to blue control and lack of respect for the environment. We drove on gravel roads in the woods…now the same area has paved roads, street lights, sidewalks, etc.., because the blue folks moved out here and needed this stuff!! Change your mindset and look at the real picture!

[@mikeandrade586]

Ugh! Safe lighting and roads in public areas?! Those stupid wokies! How dare they make it easier and safer for you to fish. Tisk tisk.

[@steveglasson2424]

That’s how they do it! A typical wokie answer!!

[@smelltheglove2038]

@@steveglasson2424 we all know what's going on. Drive through my state, NJ, and then drive through say South Carolina. You'll notice one state is far cleaner than the other. We all know their "concern" is more about their investments in far east solar panels than actually doing anything for conservation.

[@chriseisele9969]

Randy you're right. Btw probably the subs u lost are negative commenters

[@badsinger48]

@@chriseisele9969 and voted for Trump 🇺🇸🫡

[@easton00033]

Maybe because like most topics you talk about, your “facts” that you guarantee and state as such are simply speculation and emotions based on your unfounded opinion. Case in point, you stated twice in your video last night that there was 225 boats in the Toyota, when the fact of the matter, there was 202. While that don’t seem to be a big deal, you have shown these inaccuracies to be the norm on “Any” topic you choose to address for clicks ! 🤷‍♂️

[@BobbyMartin-gu6wm]

Randy stay in your lane! Drill baby Drill!

[@johnsamsky6253]

The U.S. currently produces more oil than any country ever. We're already drill baby drilling.

[@BobbyMartin-gu6wm]

Trump 2024 Let's Make America Great Again

[@glynnreid1217]

@@johnsamsky6253 When Biden's restrictions are lifted, we will be producing much more. Prices will go down on most oil related items.

[@mistertwister1816]

Your concerns are usually about what everyone else is doing. Focus on your own contributions to pollution … like figuring out how to be relevant in the tackle industry without Toxic Lead.

[@randywilmoth8137]

Hey Randy, I've followed your's and many other bass pros since the beginning. I consider you guys to be some of the best bass fisherman in the world. I've learned so much from y'all that's made me a better bass fisherman, and I am very thankful for all of it. I believe that we normally hear about these issues from the stupid woke left liberals that are full of bs that we don't want to hear about it from someone we are trying to learn to be better fisherman from. Please stick to teaching how to catch fish! Thanks

[@tarinalowery123]

Very well said

[@markpuckett7327]

Amen!!!!

[@JonDoe-i4w]

Randy don't be disheartened brother. You are telling it correctly. Unfortunately some people can't separate politics from common sense. When it slaps them in the face fishing in cesspool lakes with livescope and can't catch anything, it will make sense to them then .

[@bobwalsh719]

Lets hope it doesnt get that far!

[@JonDoe-i4w]

@@bobwalsh719 Bob I sure hope not.

[@BassHustler1]

I think the topic is interesting. Can you say what the danger is to fisheries and the source of your information? If you have answered that question before, please share the link (so I don't have to search hundreds of videos to find it).

[@scottehrlich6653]

Please list the regulations that are being removed. Support these videos with factual changes and sources of information. When it’s ambiguous your audience won’t respond well. I agree we can’t enjoy fishing and not take care of the environment. Good planets are hard to find. lol

[@maxescamilla4597]

Lol the speaker of the house literally said they were going to take a torch to the regulatory state. It's true, just stand on your business and own that.

[@bassman4201000]

Im not allowed to participate in the "Civil Debate." Randy deletes comments he doesn't agree with because he can't listen to the opinions of others without being offended. Reminds me of someone else who just took a huge L.

[@TimEdwards-sx2pq]

Yep if you're going to talk politics you better get ready for other people's opposing opinions you know it's not something to get butt hurt over

[@TheSleepyApe]

Climate change conservation is polarizing because it touches on conflicting views about the government's role, economic priorities, and values. Supporters push for urgent action to prevent ecological damage, while opponents, often from conservative or industry sectors, fear economic costs, job losses, and government overreach. Fueled by political, economic, and regional factors, these divides turn climate action into a deeply contentious issue.

[@clay7514]

One problem is some of the things you do are not good for the environment and not good for the bass and not good for the water. You say don’t shoot the messenger but people get irritated with that. You have to practice what you preach or u won’t be legit

[@toddaldrich1936]

Learned in High school the earth gets closer to the sun every year.We gonna have to find a new rock someday. Experts are like pros and opinions.To loose of a label.

[@skevincampbell]

Politicians are NOT the answer.

[@Johnafin-j5s]

That’s the answer for plugged in liberals. More big daddy.

[@caskdrumcraft]

The issue is the politics behind the climate movement. It's starting to become very clear this will become a ploy to tax the air we breathe, or the Co2 we exhale, depending on how you look at it.

[@mapdavid]

I agree 100% with you Randy.. Although we are on the different side of the aisle politically, you are correct on speaking out about protecting our fish and game. These haters are ignorant and wrong and do not represent the true fishing and hunting sportsman. Keep doing what you are doing for our children and grandchildren regarding protecting our planet...

[@user-gn1dg8fs6e]

I agree with the environmental issues facing the entire world. It extends to the farthest reaches of our planet, and we need to care and do our part to keep it sustainable for future generations. It's not about politics. We aren't supposed to agree about every issue, but respecting someone elses viewpoint is an American virtue. That's why we are such a great country. Ignorance and bias are why we are so divided politically. We dont have to agree, but being hateful and disrespectful will solve absolutely nothing.

[@redfishandout]

Politicians have created this divide among people. The progressive democrats push the narrative that if you don’t agree with every environmental initiative they want to enforce, then you hate the environment. Republicans react by distancing themselves from most any talks about the environment, therefore Democrats push harder for more extreme radical changes. I think the majority of people are not aware of certain environmental issues and focus too much on issues that are the lowest impact. But I think we all can admit that we care about the environment, and it will take leaders from our future Republican run government to install common sense environmental policies.

[@glynnreid1217]

One sided media is the problem. Fact.

[@gillgetter3004]

In my area of industry past and present here in the rust belt we’ve done great work cleaning up our waterways compared to 1970’s and before. But now it’s what we can’t see PFAS and PFOS the forever chemicals

[@glynnreid1217]

Like the stuff used to make solar panels.

[@michaelmoller5218]

"The death of expertise" transcends all topics. We've witnessed this phenomenon through the pandemic and the election. The death of expertise, which was dramatically fueled decades ago by talk radio hosts who appealed to listeners by proposing that all of their perspectives held as much merit as experts in a given field, "felt" good, and the mindset has proliferated massively over time - to our detriment as a nation. The refusal of massi everything never ceases to amaze me. Intelligent and humble people acknowledge that, while they may be an expert in a particular area, they know far less about other topics. Identifying genuine experts can be challenging in the current environment given various political agendas.

[@BassmasterSteven]

It's the livescopers Randy!

[@DewRods]

Get a puppy!

[@MichaelKnapp-ei9nh]

I think you are wrong. Republicans are outdoorsman and fishermen, too. If a regulation is rolled back, is it really necessary.

[@i.v.blankenship]

"Republicans are outdoorsman and fishermen" Yea, and I am sure the corporate lobbyist will take them on lavish remote excursions to pristine environments in style.

[@JoeyMetcalf80]

You come off as shaming your audience for their political beliefs and then get offended when they disagree and respond with vitriol. I know your gimmick is to stir the pot for clicks but this kind of tantrum about people being mean is very silly and pointless.

[@tylercaskey1931]

He doesn't strike me as the type of person to do that.

[@MrRGiller]

He has deleted a few of my comments in the past and my comments were stating facts and he didn't want to believe it.

[@tylercaskey1931]

@@MrRGiller strong minded people don't think that about you. People always have something to say.

[@jakewade7388]

Yes, he does that.

[@MrRGiller]

​@@tylercaskey1931How exactly do you know?

[@rhondaeyman3316]

I didn’t know all of Bridgeford food packaging is biodegradable. What about your tow vehicle burning all those fossil fuels. You have no problem, accepting money and making money from companies that are polluting just like any other company.

[@JonDoe-i4w]

I'd be willing to bet that Randy's family recycles there Bridgeford plastic containers. As far as the truck and boat go can't argue that but at least he is doing something and promoting not driving like a juvenile boy flooring the gas every chance given .

[@rhondaeyman3316]

@@JonDoe-i4w😂😂😂

[@wciii3591]

What does that have to do with anything?

[@castandtrail]

@@JonDoe-i4wsuch cope... We all have an impact on the environment, some more than others but Randy's long distance travel would mean he's a bigger contributor to the negative than someone who burns less fuel and consumes less... So nah I'm not listening to someone like Randy on this. Respect the man but this is near the same as Taylor Swift telling me I need to care about the environment.

[@JonDoe-i4w]

@@castandtrail okay respectfully that's your choice. Nobody is asking you to listen or do what Randy, is saying or me, or Taylor Swift . Simply a discussion. I would hope all of us as consumers would be responsible and mindful of looking at ways to preserve what God created and given us.

[@southernturtleturtle9420]

I will say this because we now have a republican president, which does not mean conservation is going to hades

[@gregfinnegan4518]

People hate what they don't understand. When I was younger, I didn't worry about that kind of stuff. Then I had kids and cared a little more, and now I have grandkids, and I'm concerned more than ever. Maybe if you explained what regulations you're talking about, then people would make an informed position.

[@glynnreid1217]

You must have deleted a lot of comments. I never saw one HATE comment.

[@Johnafin-j5s]

The left believes in mass censorship. Then doesn’t realize why they have no support. Randy is dishonest. He wants to present himself here as liked by all. But if that was true he wouldn’t have to censor. It’s not kindergarten and we are all adults.

[@formerIWUcoachDDD]

Randy, I appreciate your concern about over development of lands near reservoirs and lakes in our country. But what you need to realize is, when the government passes environmental regulations, it very often negates practices of those of us trying to make a living off the land. I've been involved in production agriculture for 55 years, and in the last couple of decades, the government has sought to regulate areas where they have absolutely no expertise. The Obama administration passed regulations which changed how the feds regulated what they determined to be "navigable waters." Sounds harmless enough, right? The problem was the administration dictated that USDA was legally entitled to regulate agricultural water down to the size of a mud puddle, and that is not an exaggeration! These decisions were immediately tied up in court battles for years, until the Biden adminstration sought to reinstate them a couple of years ago, and the battle was once again joined. Often times these rules are dreamed up by some career bureaucrat seeking to make a name for him or herself, regardless of the outcome. There has also been an environmental push to establish organic farming, and while that is a noble goal, and we should continue to pursue it, people need to understand that if you mandate organic farming in the near term, you first need to determine which 25% of the world's population that you intend to starve, because that is essentially what would happen. Regulations are fine, and often necessary, but over regulation kills incentive and wise practices.....

[@wciii3591]

The SC overturned that reg.

[@glynnreid1217]

Government over reach by the left.

[@formerIWUcoachDDD]

@@wciii3591 Tried to.....

[@ChefAlexSocci]

Welcome to the new america Randy, we will get through this together!

[@GettingitDoneFishing]

Seriously PLEASE Stop your talking about this and stick to fishing topics

[@danieltaylor3356]

Important yes, but neutering our economy on weak science at best isnt smart. Also know your audience...most of us bass fishermen are conservative and dont care about a lot about your liberal views. In todays divided world, its best to keep the us vs them approach out of your channel, imo. I still support your channel and sponsors because I enjoy your how to and tips content.

[@motherlodebassin5369]

so it’s a liberal view to care about the nature. What clown you are. I feel bad for your family and friends. Behind your back they call you a clown

[@motherlodebassin5369]

How are yiu making bass fishing political? What do you know about the US political system. Do you know the simple fact that by every single metric Dem president have been better since Reagan!?! Do you know this? Do you know the plain truth that every rep president has tanked our economy since the 80s!!! And every dem president has brought back a booming economy! And if you don’t know then why? This isn’t my opinion this is the truth. Make America great again is liberal slogan and even Trump is a liberal you just too stupid to realize it

[@JasonBrown-es5yw]

Aint gonna be no fishin randy. You piddled around too much.

[@stevenlee6276]

Randy you don't need to apologize to anybody on here and I completely agree with you about the environment. Keep up the good fight.

[@arngreencare8955]

The problem is that NASA and state regulations haven't fixed or made any progress. Here in NC we used to average 39 inches of rain per year. Now we're averaging about 47 inches and we reached almost 50 inches this year before hurricane helene.

[@walleyechannel]

Don’t fear Randy, fishing will be great again. It is sad that out of the blue, after the election you make this post that now the planet is doomed? It is really adolescent to think that. If you want to make a video…follow up on the Wallop Breaux funding and find out where the money we all taxed on is going?

[@matthewbaca3900]

Practically every fisherman wants to protect the environment and at the same time some are tired of the never ending caterwauling about Trump being a threat.

[@gabemw_3562]

The Bible teaches that God will intervene Rev 11:18b and to bring to ruin those ruining the earth.” Jeremiah 10:23 says man is not fit to direct his steps. Thats why Jesus told us to pray for God's Kingdom to come Matthew 6:9,10.

[@pauladay3872]

Randy doesn’t believe in God

[@gabemw_3562]

@pauladay3872 Whether he choses to believe it or not the truth remains.

[@mooncitymodels]

Caring about our environment is a great thing. But saying it’s “going” to get destroyed before a single proposal has been presented to us is putting the cart before the horse. But please, still feel the need to discuss these type of issues.

[@glynnreid1217]

Sounds like he got his butt kicked in the elections. Federal, state and local. The world keeps turning. We do the best we can.

[@josephphillips590]

Name calling is only ok when it's Randy

[@scottminter4735]

You make a lot of assumptions. Like the blue party cares more about the environment then the red party. If there's a 50 cent a gallon tax on gas. That tax money is going to save the environment and not end up in the hands of a politician. Neither side cares about the environment. They just want 2 be reelected.

[@cloutmaster965]

They also blew up nordstream which was the biggest man made release of greenhouse gas in history. It might be a major cause of the peak we see this year.

[@wciii3591]

You really should read what the Inflation Reduction Act does towards climate issues.

[@glynnreid1217]

@@wciii3591 Nothing.

[@bobbyswain7049]

My question is what laws are getting rolled back and exactly who is responsible ....and how do we stop it?

[@MrSilverspook]

Hey Randy I am from south west Missouri and have always been concerned about environmental issues I have felt that most of my friends and family have a different view I really admire you for using your platform to bring awareness of these incredibly important issues Thank you so much for your channel silverspook

[@JasonBrown-es5yw]

Since the steel mills on our river closed... The fishing has improved exponentially. I would much rather be poor and be able to breathe. And fish.

[@chrislattin463]

Donate your youtube income for the cause! Go get em Randy!!

[@glynnreid1217]

LOL. Sure he will.

[@kevingregory2241]

Is see that this Democrat is still crying 😂

[@thock30]

Hello Randy....I believe that it is sometimes your delivery, that causes the issue. It can come across that you are an elitist talking down to others. I do not believe that anyone wants to destroy our planet and make it worse for the generations to come. You point to studies and positions on your side of the argument but never mention the other side of the debate. In my opinion there needs to be a healthy balance in all things. It has been proven by some studies that there is a level of pollutants that are tolerable by our environment from which it can filter out and return to a healthy balance. I believe just that, balance is the key. We need common sense regulations that do not stifle growth and progress, yet susatain our environment. Not all easing of regulations is a bad deal.

[@mistertwister1816]

The fishing tackle industry puts 4,000 tons per year of toxic Lead into our waterways in the US. YOU are that industry. Your Lead, unlike that in a car battery, is not recycled. By its very nature, it ends up in our water. The process of making it puts Lead in both our air and water. Can you do a piece on safer alternatives, both the benefits and drawbacks? Your vague and wandering “sky is falling” environmental piece yesterday was less than your best effort. How about an informative piece on Lead, an every day part of fishing tackle? Take your time and put your best foot forward. It’s not something you can burp up overnight like some of your pieces. I look forward to that episode.

[@tobyduff3584]

Tell us who you voted for Randy.

[@glynnreid1217]

Like you have no clue?

[@tobyduff3584]

@@glynnreid1217 Oh I know who he voted for however he always claims to not be a libtard. I just want to hear him say it. He doesn't have the balls to say it because he knows he'll lose half his followers.

[@leonardb7699]

Randy, What you are experiencing with followers leaving is due to you adding politically sensitive material to your channel. The same thing happens when religiously sensitive content is added. A good example of this is what happened to greatlakesbass web forum about 10 years ago. At one time that website had hundreds of visitors sharing fishing information on the forum every day. Then, when the owner started lobbying for year round "catch and keep" regulations to be adopted in Michigan, a huge debate on the forum erupted. Many bass fishermen did not not want year round "catch and keep". They wanted year round "catch and release" and keep the "catch and keep" to be limited to certain times of the year as it always had been. His website basically went from hundreds of visitors posting each day, to now it has basically none as a result of him promoting his side of the political issue.

[@jimmiller560]

As fishermen, I can assure you that most, if not all, of us care about the sustainability of our lakes and outdoor resources. I have watched both of your videos and you haven't been specific on what you are comcerned about. If you want to have a conversation I suggest you tell us which legislations are going to be "relaxed" and who is behind those actions. You clearly know more than the rest of us, so please stop talking in generalities and let us know what the specific issues are.

[@glynnreid1217]

His silence is deafening.

[@spencerpierce9344]

I totally agree with what you said in the video concerning the environment. I wish you all my best, your opinion fits my world view perfectly. Keep up the good fight!

[@toddhoppes1123]

Good luck today, Randy hope you have a heck of a day fishing!

[@travc620]

You never talk religion or political type stuff or expect someone to take offense.

[@nsac3450]

Environment is not political. Climate deniers try to make it political. Truth. Big business can make more money with less regulations. So if you love income disparity then you should hate environmental regulations. They pollute and poison us so they can make more money. It seems that same group also thinks they don’t need to pay taxes too. Schools need to teach critical thinking not religion.

[@wmkoehler3942]

Politics in ur message now...

[@edwardcowan7012]

I’m old enough to remember what it was like before the clean air and water legislation. I lived in Cleveland in the 60’s, google what happened 6/22/1969 on the Cuyahoga River! We moved to the Hudson River Valley after that and the smog was so bad some days you couldn’t see the NY skylines from the Palisades. I fished all over the North East and saw 3 Bald Eagle by time I was 30! I live in PA know near a lake that had one of the 2 Eagle Nests in 1972 and where they reintroduced them in the early 80’s. We’ve made so much progress since then, we can’t go back! Keep up the good fight Randy, a lot of us are with you!

[@tarinalowery123]

Drill baby drill.... Do you think he won't keep regulations where they should be.... He already knows he has a lot of people watching him So why would he goof up.... It sounds like your lady doesn't really care about the United States Randy... I let's talk about all the people she has flown over And let walk through the Rio... Those people don't care about us citizens n our children. And your lady did nothing about it... So if she isn't gonna care about her own people.. I'm not talking about Jamaicans .... Pause with the people that pay our taxes and work hard every day to fish and on a boat and be proud.... I don't think she cares too much about the environment that she doesn't care about the people who pay her bill.... So let's stop talking about this... The way you spoke in the past I really thought you were on the right side... Hence the right side.. Sometimes it's disappointing to find out these Views from people we look up 2 from knowledge We don't have... Let's get back to fall Jig fishing and pre jerk baiting...

[@nealgray2890]

Well said. Everyone should keep their wildly misinformed opinions to themselves. Everyone….everyone.

[@marhill77]

Less Regulations > More Regulations Randy, do you drive an electric truck, have an electric outboard? How about yer wife & kids vehicles? If you don’t than yer part of the problem, no?

[@WmJWilkins]

Stay the course, Randy. Most of the people getting mad at your thoughts are short-sighted and self-centered. Others are anti-"elitist", thinking "big environmentalism" is out to get them. None of it holds water.

[@charlesmay3759]

I’ve got your back, Randy, keep up the good content

[@Johnafin-j5s]

Maybe you can get a discounted mug

[@woodwired1]

Randy, you are correct to be concerned about environmental roll backs. I live in an area in southeast Texas and I remember the days when the local refineries used to pollute the water to the point where fish could not survive. We must never give up on making our planet a better place to live.

[@spencersmith6754]

If you want to have an honest discussion we must agree that when it comes to environmental science,there credible scientists who disagree with the causes of climate change so which one should we believe? And it’s the same with politicians. I believe that our climate changes, but I don’t believe it’s man made and even if it is,the countries who create the bulk of the world’s pollution will not stop. The worst tornado in us history was in 1925 the worst hurricane in us history was in 1900 and the worst wildfire in us history was in 1871 and while this doesn’t prove anything there were scientists and politicians claiming 10 years ago that the rising ocean would be out of control by now. It’s not about climate it’s about money. So if you want to have an honest discussion don’t state your opinion and follow up why people are wrong and be so condescending. People are tired of being told what to think.

[@cornellrobinson2020]

I don't disagree with you. We need to protect our planet.

[@ernestmcintyre5545]

Unfortunately, there are deeper issues! That’s why I have decided to forego 2025 tournament season due to my personal safety concerns. Yes, I am retired military.

[@roymorgan5498]

Thanks for your service Sir. 👏

[@glynnreid1217]

Curios as to what you call personal safety concerns? Thank you for your service to this country.

[@lesterhoward6561]

We have made leaps and bounds in clean water and air. Years ago lake Erie was so polluted it caught fire. Now its one of the best fisheries. I think climate change is real..I don't think man has a lot to do with it. The world goes through changes. The government does very little. Hang in there buddy.. you're entitled to your opinion

[@lesterhoward6561]

There were studies made in Iceland through ice core samples showing world cooling and heating levels over thousands of years. I saw it from a guy on Joe Rogan years ago.

[@edhughes6854]

One thing that could be done to help save the environment would be to shut down all fishing tournaments.

[@DonG-c4j]

His solution is to vote for Democrats.

[@jasonbeane1202]

If it’s not about money why are you talking your finances?

[@billelrod1779]

Could you please be specific about the laws you say are in jeopardy and the deregulation you claim is coming soon?

[@glynnreid1217]

He has no clue, just his opinion. He is butt hurt because of the elections.

[@Johnafin-j5s]

Duh, republicans hate the environment that’s why. Keith omberman told him that because it’s true. Remember experts don’t lie.

[@glynnreid1217]

His silence is deafening.

[@ShaneRoberts-c7d]

Randy doesn’t want to hear facts and that’s why he deletes opposing views.

[@MrRGiller]

You're exactly right

[@jakewade7388]

Yes, he deletes any comments that do not align with his way of thinking.

[@i.v.blankenship]

@@jakewade7388 And yet your comment is still here...

[@glynnreid1217]

@@i.v.blankenship For now. Randy's on the water now, lol.

[@jakewade7388]

NFL

[@mistertwister1816]

Randy, Don’t worry about needing to colonize Mars. People in your home state need to colonize areas that aren’t contaminated with Lead. Your state mines the toxic stuff and you buy it to put in bass trinkets. What’s your plan to address local issues?

[@dgar1010]

I am an environmentalist. So I'm thinking your bad butt hurt over the election. Now go fishin !

[@stevencrane9949]

SIR RANDALL THERE IS TO MUCH HATE AND SEPARATION IN THE WORLD OVER POLITICS, YOU HAVE GREAT VALUES OF THE ENVIRONMENT WHICH IS A GOOD THING PEACE BE WITH US

[@SpookyRedz]

Everyone has their opinion , their belief system and I agree with you they don’t want to believe differently , and that is OK by me , believe what you want everyone does not have to be on the same page with their belief system

[@Verbisdeturi]

Preach on Randy! Someday ppl will understand.....I hope they dont do it too late.

[@billwilliams1842]

Why the reaction/overreaction? OVERREACH by the government! I truly believe almost all anglers believe in leaving the water better than when they come/go to the water. Anglers have always support conservation by using 'the power of the purse'. Along with continuing Ray Scott's vision of growing the sport by continuing catch and release, protecting the water (4 stroke motors), clip-on culling tags, etc. By the way have great success with TTC.

[@TimEdwards-sx2pq]

Randy I just can't believe you didn't expect to get called down for some of your opinions that you preach. Now don't get butthurt pick up yourself and dust yourself off and start talking about fishing stuff that's the only reason people start listening to you in the first place

[@mikewallis8999]

We should not hate one another and listen to each other and come up with solutions but not necessarily believe everything that you hear or read. The massive oil spill a few years ago cleared itself up on its own. God’s creation is greater than we think

[@DonaldOakleaf]

Not trying to interject hate randy, I think you lost people because your message was politically motivated to some. As i stated before this has been going on under both parties.you and all pro's have a platform to speak on, you can't initiate change by just putting down a new administration that many wanted. Why doesn't Bass,Flw and all organizations bann together to push for legislation no matter who is in office.

[@glynnreid1217]

The right doesn't want to get involved in your business. The left wants to be all up in your business telling you what to do. Simple to understand.

[@mistertwister1816]

Loyal daily viewer. I’ve asked literally 100’s of times for a piece on toxic Lead use in fishing tackle. It seems you’ll talk about fishing on Mars with Elon Musk before you’ll touch the topic. You owe us all an explanation for your behavior. You dig up toxic lead from our earth, a material so toxic that there is no safe level established in our drinking water, and you make & sell disposable Lead objects from it for profit. The process pollutes our air (dust) and water (leaching, solid lead ingested by wildlife). You claim to be against heavy metals like Mercury, but in your own backyard of Missouri and nearby your beloved Grand Lake lie toxic Lead mining superfund sites. Safer alternatives exist today, and having a discussion about them (both good & bad) would be a great topic for those interested in an environmental issue that impacts all REAL fishermen on a daily basis. Thanks, Randy.

[@mikefletcher1080]

Randy keep up the fight. I dont understand how people as fishermen cannot care about the environment. Obviously climate change is happening. Al Gore warned us. As a country we have always disagreed on how the country should be ran but this current political environment started about 15 years ago with the tea party movement and continued with one person. Debate is healthy, hate isnt. Im always open to other view points if they have bases in reality

[@smelltheglove2038]

Al Gore? Nothing he said was gonna happen happened. The biggest issue I see while fishing is "newcomers" poaching fish, leaving massive amounts of trash behind, and being generally disrespectful to our resources. As for climate change, well, we can't really look at 150 years of data and come to any real conclusions. When you zoom out of that 150 years you'll see we are actually still in an ice age. Even if the climate is warming, explain to me how that's a bad thing. Cold is far more deadly to humanity.

[@keithmaupin3247]

Al Gore told us that as he drives around in his hummer. We can’t fix the problem when China puts out more toxin in the air than we can remove.

[@kenlay6004]

I think it really started with Rush Limbaugh in the 90s

[@mikefletcher1080]

@kenlay6004 good point. I forgot about him

[@smelltheglove2038]

@@kenlay6004 when I was kid it was the ice age we were warned about. My son was warned about global warming, now it's cl8mate change. One thing remained the same. None of their doomsday predictions ever materialize. The planet is greener today than it was 100 years ago. Carbon dioxide is plant fertilizer, naturally occurring, and NOT THE PROBLEM. While the climate has been changing from the beginning, man made change is a lie. Its the absolute height of human hubris. The idea that man can effect cosmic forces is hilarious. The earth's axis shifting over time and sun cycles have far more to do with our climate than anything we have control over.

[@southernturtleturtle9420]

God controls everything

[@JonDoe-i4w]

Correct and we should be good stewards of what God created.

[@southernturtleturtle9420]

@@JonDoe-i4w agree

[@clientclient2814]

RANDY PLEASE READ MY COMMENT I CAN 100% ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ❓ The reason you got so much vitriol and hate is because #1 the timing of the video... #2 because of the timing of the video.. it's obvious your political affiliation, and in todays BIG divide in the 'OVERALL' differences in the ideologies of the parties individuals on both sides just see RED when they think the divided are wrong for their thoughts. EVEN if they agree with the subject being discussed is a viable discussion that should be had. If your PERCEIVED TO BE negative about one side in ANY WAY your going to catch Hell from the Hot heads waiting to pounce... We will never reach those people to calmly discuss ANYTHING !! THEY ARE LOST IN THE ANGER part of the frustration. 3. A lot of Americans on both sides NO LONGER TRUST THE GOVERNMENT OR THEIR AGENCIES PERIOD. Because of MIS INFORMATION or flat out lies told to the American public and because of all the different examples of citizens rights being trampled and stompted on by those Federal agencies. A huge amount of Americans do not want to hear ANYONE talk about them and their reach being extended on ANY ground. 4. So ANYONE who talks about these agencies need more restrictions more power more outreach is going down the wrong side of the road to a TON of people Even when it comes to Eviromental "safeguards", because these agencies are just no longer trusted. People have heard the stories of American citizens rights their liberties and their property being taken, taken by force or by new laws or by whatever means necessary and people have DIED. SO THOSE ARE JUST A FEW REASONS OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD WHY I THINK YOU CAUGHT SUCH HATRED. I AGREE RANDY IT'S SAD, IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO YOU, WITH WHAT YOU'RE TRYING TO RELAY, BUT FROM THE ABOVE THAT'S MY EXPLANATION FOR SOME OF THE REASONS OUR FELLOW OUTDOORSMAN MAY HAVE BEEN QUICK TO SPEW VENOM YOUR WAY. PLEASE KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING I THOROUGHLY ENJOY THEM !!! 👍

[@BradChambers-p2c]

You’re spot on here, Randy! Ignore the uneducated haters, and know you’ve gained at least one new subscriber, a lifelong hunter and fisherman, due to this post. We need to start listening to scientists, and believing them, again. If not we face a bleak future indeed.

[@kenlay6004]

We are on a space ship called Earth. I think since the population of earth is dropping due to inferility and other reasons too many to mention we will have a chance to save our spaceship 🚀