The SHOCKING Truth About The Future Of Angling Addict75

[@Danielmc-fs5vd]

Wayne, you helped me get into and learn how to lure fish for bass, so thank you. I appreciate all you've done for me, and agree and hope your channel finds that new direction and aspirations to grow. Cheers

[@matthewleach8347]

Like some here I have come back to fishing after long break - 20+ years. I spend a lot of time in North Wales and live over an hour from the South Coast so a lot of miles covered for my fishing and lure fishing seemed ideal as can travel light. First fish caught on a lure was November last year, a bass in North Wales. It reignited my passion for fishing. I came across your channel when researching last summer before I bought my kit and was working out how to get started, and it has proved invaluable. The content you produce is great, and you already have one advantage over other channels and that is YOU. Your enthusiasm and passion shines through and you seem at ease in front of the camera. Fully understand you want the channel to evolve and to expand the community. Key thing for me as a beginner is research and absorb as much as you can - even before you first cast a lure. There is so much to consider, especially with bass fishing, which means plenty of things to potentially cover on a channel that others don’t or to structure in a way that is easy to digest for those getting into lure fishing. Will summarise everything that has helped me in my first year that has produced bass to 69cm and plenty of blanks and send to you. Keep up the great work.

[@johnratcliffe6438]

Interesting upload. See comments below: 1. You don't owe anything. Do not change who you are to please the audience. Stay true to yourself. The best YT channels are where the viewers just tag along for the ride. Their involvement is almost incidental. 2. Bass lure fishing has a tiny appeal globally, however, lure fishing has a much broader reach. Consider fresh water over the winter for Pike and Perch. Your videos in Spain were superb, so book a spot on the Cornish tuna boats and video that. Variety is key. 3. Add tackle reviews. No-one really does this. At least not well. Good luck.

[@Anglingaddict75]

@johnratcliffe6438 I won't be changing me, that's for sure! A lot more pike and perch stuff this year for sure! Tackle reviews..... ON IT!

[@kingjpeg]

I agree with the above, would also love to see your views on some more unusual lures for example I just got 3 lures that look like crabs off Ali express for a couple of £, but couldn't find anything on them before purchasing

[@nigelspencer7841]

Naked women.

[@thesweetcornkid266]

Also, just wanted to add, I think the journey somewhere is the exciting bit. Like your match fishing, you started knowing very little, and documented your progression, and that was fun to watch, seeing you get gradually better and better as you leant stuff and improved. Same with the lure fishing, staring off raw, adding to the armoury, learning new methods and ways and gradually turning into the guru. But, I think perhaps when you reach utopia, and level off, it gets samey. There's less progression you can add, the upward curve starts to level off and major breakthroughs are less frequent. And I think those 'Eureka' moments are important when making a show for an audience. The difference being something like 'I went fishing with a lure and caught my first bass on a soft plastic', to 'I went lure fishing again and caught some more schoolies'. I mean that in a constructive way. I now script my videos, create a story, a beginning, a middle and an end. Doesn't always work out when your relying on a wild animal to play it's part, but I feel it does give my content more meaning, for the most part.

[@larrylad44larry5]

Hey I’m 75 and can’t get out as much as I want to but still manage a few trips with my son lure fishing in Cornwall where we live …. I love watching your videos they are brilliant and inspire a lot of people …. Keep going xx

[@Anglingaddict75]

@larrylad44larry5 thank you for those kind words, I really do appreciate it! I won't stop that's for sure!

[@Andymelvin006]

Work is restrictive but I’d like to see you travelling around and meeting up with more anglers in other areas. I’d also like to see people who’ve never fished landing their first bass (or pike). There’s something magical about seeing someone getting hooked on fishing. Personally I don’t think that you have to change very much. Showing people how to get started and be successful on a tight budget is one thing that’ll be very appreciated. Teaming up with a drone pilot for more B roll and the chance of an overhead view of a take might be fun for all to see. Other than that, keep doing what you’re doing... love the channel Wayne 👍😎

[@Anglingaddict75]

@Andymelvin006 work is always getting in the way of my fishing, and so are my bills 😅 I've got anplan to get someone on thier first pike next weekend, it's going to be awesome 👌

[@nigelh681]

Got into your channel about 4 years ago. At the time you were doing rig building, match fishing and general advise. I caught my 1st keeper bass on lure this year and that was down to you giving me confidence that what I was doing seemed ok from what I had seen on your channel. Suggestions. Back to basics, history, matches and if possible meetups (poss meetup matches) end of the day do what you want not what you think we do. Its your enthusiasm that shines through

[@thesweetcornkid266]

Long as you stay you, folk will tune in. Get what you're saying though, quite often sit and scratch my head wondering what I could do different. Depends on a few things I guess. Swerve to a new direction which might not appeal to the regulars but will possibly promote new followers, or stay true to the cause and keep those on board, but not expand as you'd like to. It's a hell of a situation. I think rather than a revamp entirely, add a few fun elements, like those that have already been suggested. New species, bring in new collaboration ideas, fun 'Vs' contests, and generally just mix things up, keeps em guessing. With your enthusiasm and drive I'm confident whatever path you chose will be a successful one. Good luck dude, let me know if I can help.

[@Anglingaddict75]

Thanks for that buddy! I won't lose who I am that's for sure! I personally just feel that the content needs more WOW 👌

[@Mark-ou1vj]

Wayne , love what you do , you’re an inspiration to many , caught my first top water bass last month on the Espetit, all down to you , even bought the lure from you 😂😂, but as you’re asking for ideas , how about filming a trip with a novice , could make it a monthly special . Good luck buddy 🎣🎣

[@JOK-sy1fz]

Wayne, I’m Jim Crakers eldest and my dad has always wanted to get me into fishing and i was never keen. Since watching you i’ve loved fishing. every day i now go lure fishing and that’s freshwater as well as saltwater. Honestly, i couldn’t name a better angling youtube channel. Keep it up.

[@Anglingaddict75]

@@JOK-sy1fz dude! That's awesome to hear. Thank you for that! I'm glad I could be that inspiring. You've made my day!

[@gavinferrie3161]

Just an idea Wayne, how about going out for bass with an LRF rod and tiny lures. Even a schoolie could feel huge if the tackle is light enough.

[@Anglingaddict75]

That would be fun!

[@ivanharris6188]

The clue is in the word LURE . Need to mix the target species up a bit, pike, perch, salmon, seatrout, and the new latest squid fishing trend which is growing like mad. Its not every day we can target bass, but the weapon might be OK to hit the fresh water species.

[@Anglingaddict75]

Fresh water stuff is on the cards for sure! Seatrout 100% and squid has been on the cards for a while, it's just getting my butt in gear to go and do it!

[@stuart0898]

I liked your old match fishing videos butI still enjoy the lure ones..

[@stevenewell6898]

To be honest mate, I first got into your channel watching your beach/bait fishing videos, however it's down to you that I also got into lure/bass fishing...there's many aspects to sea fishing and many options to explore...I'll still be here for the ride

[@Anglingaddict75]

@stevenewell6898 I appreciate that, thank you! It's going to be one hell of a ride 😎

[@Carlfishing]

This is the very same reason why I've mostly stopped on my channel. 100% understand 😢

[@Anglingaddict75]

@@Carlfishing Don't stop... evolve!

[@johntharme5315]

Wayne thanks for all your adventures from the club matches SLO Spinning catching great fish and your personality and the enthusiasm you have put in even making bagnall bars thank you. 👏👏👏

[@Ian-hs2ic]

Wayne your enthusiastic manner and expert knowledge has always inspired me to go fishing and explore the local area. I wish you all the best for the next step 👏

[@andrewlindsay5075]

The underwater camera stuff, if you can afford it, is next level and way forward and exciting, in my opinion. But always enjoyed your content

[@Anglingaddict75]

@andrewlindsay5075 it is next level! I have tried it but fishing on my own I don't see an easy way at the moment

[@andrewlindsay5075]

@@Anglingaddict75 I have no idea what's involved and the cost involved and seems to be a lot of secret stuff that no one is saying but thanks for your reply

[@Anglingaddict75]

@andrewlindsay5075 you can do it easy enough with a gopro type camera but I'm pretty sure the trick is to have either 27 arms or another camera person. 😎

[@andrewlindsay5075]

@Anglingaddict75 thanks for your reply keep up the good work. And when I am fishing your voice is in my head the seeker

[@andrewlindsay5075]

@Anglingaddict75 also wish I lived close I would love to be that camera man for you and help with this.

[@timputtick2535]

I have a fishing boat in the marina round the corner from hayling bridge, be keen to take part in switching it up and getting further out to sea!

[@AndyWontTakeItAnymore]

Switching it up? is that an American term?

[@Anglingaddict75]

Some days i wish i had a boat! I have a sib but not a boat.

[@mikeware4988]

Only just started lure fishing recently, found your channel and just loved it,subscribed straight away, i think you make great,honest and helpful videos,and i enjoy watching a few every evening, you're a great guy dude,your enthusiasm is infectious. Someone else commented about maybe taking a novice along to catch their first bass,that sounds a great idea. Keep up the great work dude,maybe ill bump into you on the beach one day,i visit hayling and surrounding area quite often. All the best to you and the channel 👍

[@Anglingaddict75]

@mikeware4988 thank you for your kind words. The "novice" video has been mentioned a couple of times, so is definitely on the "to do" list

[@melaniemorgan5856]

I agree with those who say “be who you are” the excitement and passion you show for the sport is inspiring ( I do miss the “BAM!” On each catch) 😉 Wherever you go, whatever you show from here on do it like only Wayne can. I wish I knew more about the sport so I could give you inspiration. However, I do know you! Whatever you do I know you will give it your all.

[@OutForACast]

Being yourself it’s the way and out of that all the rest will come, ideas, excitement, growth… Keep on going dude,all the best !

[@JW-wp1qt]

Just take a moment to think about the most popular and watched tv fishing show EVER…….Mortimer and Whitehouse. Because angling is so much more than catching fish. So, maybe collaborate more with other lure anglers and those with other channels, fish their waters that might be alien to you and visa versa. Plenty of banter and learning new tricks along the way. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed what you’ve produced to date Wayne, your enthusiasm is infectious, hope we continue to enjoy it in whatever form it takes. 👍

[@Anglingaddict75]

@@JW-wp1qt that's a perfect way to look at it!

[@999markas]

Wayne, this is THE best bass fishing channel out there. I’ve fished for 50 years - but only took up bass fishing in Jan ‘24. Your channel got me through 31 blanks before I caught a bass. I was inspired / enthused / excited by your content - especially as I fish on the South Coast in some of the areas where you do. Keep things going man, we love your energy and positivity……. MaS

[@Anglingaddict75]

@@999markas DUDE!!! This is why I do it! This is amazing to read! I'm glad I can be an inspiration 🙏 YOU ROCK!

[@123boat]

Bring a sib into play. So many places you’ll get to that you won’t on land.. So much to explore from Chichester harbour to Cornwall for a start 👍

[@Anglingaddict75]

@123boat My SIB is waiting for a journey! Once I'm off work and the weekends here, the weather gets other ideas! But I'm on it!

[@123boat]

@@Anglingaddict75 Great. After 2 years with the bigger boat I’m ready to go back to using my sib next year. That’s after I repair all the little punctures 😂👍

[@gratefulobserver7742]

Wayne, I love what you do. Informative and entertaining. Now all I need is to start catching something!😂 thanks for everything so far. Look forward to new stuff.😊

[@The.bass.hammer]

Dude, as a total noob about bass fishing I just love very single video you have filmed but I will send you any idea that pops into my mind!

[@Anglingaddict75]

@@The.bass.hammer Duuuuude! I will be waiting, I'm sure it will be bad ass!

[@Petex1970]

Do your thing! I enjoy and appreciate your content. As for ideas, what’s the one thing every other YT fishing channel doesn’t tell you? Where. Yeah I know….. But if your community were to give guidance on where to go, when and then how to fish that area. That would be different.

[@barryoboe8392]

Really enjoy your channel Wayne and has helped me a lot since starting lure fishing last year. Love the videos, always fun and informative. Maybe you could try new venues and perhaps other species. Another thing that could help you stand out is focusing on watercraft and how to fish new marks. Been the steepest learning curve since I got into lure fishing and hardest thing for beginners in my opinion. Look forward to seeing how things develop in future 🎣

[@gavinferrie3161]

After a 20 year break from fishing, thanks to binge watching your videos, and the useful info you so freely share with us all, i finally caught my first bass yesterday from the Ogmore estuary in South Wales. It was only a schoolie, probably somewhere around 1 to 1.5 pounds, but it was amazing, hit the surfseeker like a train and in the current it felt much larger than it actually was. Can't wait to catch another one. Make whatever changes you feel are necessary Wayne, i for one will still be along for the ride. Tight lines bud 👍

[@colinwhittaker9721]

Loved your videos Wayne, your enthusiasm and passion is what got me into lure fishing. Fully understand you wanting to rethink and improve (which will be difficullt). I'll have to get the grey matter working on possible ideas. In the meantime, tight lines 🎣

[@kevinbuckler1085]

I’ve watched you for some time now, I really enjoyed the competition ones, but as with most things you had to progress and move on to other things. I think one of the main problems for any KZbinr is to keep their followers interested, it must be incredibly difficult to maintain their followers, especially when they have a particular niche audience. There are ways you can try to make changes, and you have had a lot of your followers come up with some great ideas, but unfortunately work,time,weather,costs etc etc all restrict what you can do. However I will continue to watch you Wayne and wish you all the best for the future 💪🐟🎣

[@Anglingaddict75]

@kevinbuckler1085 thank you so much, very very highly appreciated

[@MrMerciless67]

Nothing wrong with your content , artists are their own worst critics, I'd like to see bait fishing vids but mate, I will watch whatever you make 👍

[@davidnursey7454]

Suggest more fishing adventures, mixed in with showing cool locations, places to visit etc. also, controversial, but suggest videos on sustainable catching, preparing and cooking fish. Bit like the fish locker- love his videos.

[@andrewpick85]

Hi wayne, I love the channel and its been part of my youtube check to see whatever youre up to next. I have an idea that stemmed from a golf (dont laugh) channel i used to watch. Occasionally, a budding new golfer (fishermnan) would pick up the sport and just doesnt know where to start, with the aid of the presenter, they would learn some basics, start to hone skills and over the short series you could see how much they had learnt. I think this could apply to lure fishing. Say have a 10 or so video series following a persons journey from a complete novice to leading a morning out fishing showcasing their skills alongside their teacher? Addiction starts from somewhere, and its not always a bad thing. 🤙

[@Anglingaddict75]

@@andrewpick85 yep all over this one! A series would be awesome 👌

[@lp6292]

Your content is real and good. It's also nice you haven't disappeared up your bottom by not sharing marks and things. Add in a bit of fly + kayak / boat. The odd bait trip even. If you changed nothing , you would still be good

[@Anglingaddict75]

@lp6292 thank you! Fly and SIB is on the way, bait I don't do much of anymore but there may be some float fishing for mullet on the way. In regard to marks, I'm happy to show where I'm fishing then it's up to the person to learn how to fish it.

[@lp6292]

@@Anglingaddict75 Mullet be good. Fish same areas as you and tried a mullet spinner and red rag on the spinner etc . Nothing. Did get one on a patch last summer though so ! Always about arnt they

[@Anglingaddict75]

@lp6292 they are and I have a plan to get the floats out for them soon

[@jamescraker6115]

Short form videos. Collaboration videos. Subscribers submitted videos. SIB videos. Live videos.

[@colindalton1860]

Target different fish on the lures , more bait fishing, loved the match fishing you done 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Anglingaddict75]

@@colindalton1860 different fish on lure, yes. Bait, I dont have that gear anymore, so lure, fly, lrf no problem!

[@DavidAnderson-zp6nx]

Get into alternative methods - fly bait etc. interview other anglers and fish with them not just so called celebs but genuine guys who are good at what they do. Go to tackle shops and discuss rods lures reels etc. you have the talent to communicate so go for it

[@Andyware72]

Love the channel wayne 👍maybe get some famous names to make guest appearances like henry gilby.

[@FrilledNeckDragonUK]

Fishing Jetski in UK. That would be an angle ;)

[@Anglingaddict75]

I have a S.I.B that didn't go out once this year! Help my buy the jetski and your on 😎

[@acereflectionsfishing]

just keep doing you and keep on keeping on buddy fishing is fishing many species to catch lure or bait fishing , fresh water or salt water, home or abroad, its all about the journey🎣👌👊

[@Cooks-Adventures]

new subscriber here

[@Anglingaddict75]

@@Cooks-Adventures welcome to the addiction 😎

[@Kernow-lerf]

Think others have said it your character and passion man is there 100% so take Wayne onto other lure fishing Wayne yes I know you’ve done other stuff LRF etc which is my passion but I watch and learnt so much watching you on bass fishing so switch it up to to other species and locations top bloke serious Wayne

[@Anglingaddict75]

Thank you! And I will, be time for flounder soon😁

[@spiritcatcher100]

Awesome mate 👏👏keep up the good work

[@MrMdebenham]

Hi Wayne been watching you since the early days and enjoy all your output it’s informative down to earth enjoyable! How about you run a competition and take one viewer out with you monthly by arrangement obviously? Travel different areas fishing away from the south for bass the NE they do visit but it only in the summer could you do that totally different environment?

[@fishingwithtednfamily]

Were with you bro 🤘👍🖖

[@Anglingaddict75]

Thank you, Thank you, thank you!

[@Dingmiester]

Wayne Wayne Wayne, I have loved your content as far back as I can remember. Dude You have made me spend A whole lot of Dosh on gear and you know what I love it. From having a passion of beach fishing since a young person You and only You got me into Lure fishing for Bass and I love every chance I get to do it. Yes I live inland just above London so getting out is not that easy, so watching your vids gets me away from the mundane day to day life in Hemel so I thank you Pal. What ever life Brings you next I will follow If we can be part of it. I would love to see you travel the Uk and Ireland chasing Bass. Best of like Dude A fan ..😛🤘🤘👍

[@Anglingaddict75]

@Dingmiester thank you dude! Glad to hear that I could of inspired you! You can 100% come on the journey! This isn't the end, just the end of the first chapter 💪

[@majmat]

You need to put down the lures and mix up the target species, float fishing for mullet, some surf/beachcasting and even some freshwater predator fishing. MIX IT UP AND GET OUT YOUR COMFORT ZONE. O and different venues/marks.

[@Anglingaddict75]

@@majmat freshwater stuff is on its way! The main purpose of this video is to get out of the comfort zone. I'm glad you said that!

[@majmat]

@@Anglingaddict75 love the channel and i look forward to what comes next.😋

[@larrylad44larry5]

👍

[@glenngrant3592]

For me I’d love to see you meet up with other KZbinrs and fish there patch saltwater angler Hastings, Nigel Norton Essex ,Bass masters elite, Margate now that would be awesome to watch 😂

[@craighill3454]

Hey you are only you don't take it out of yourself take time maybe content at night as well I enjoy watching your videos please notify me when new content arrives

[@ianhillier1687]

Ever seen those trout fishermen floating around a lake on a floating ring why not get one and float about the harbour shallows with a lure , fly rod using different methods ie bombarda with flies etc open beach lure fishing lures with teasers try for different species on a lure ie flounder mullet garfish bass are not the only fish in the sea that take lures all are good fun on the right gear learn some thing new take us on the learning journey with you

[@Anglingaddict75]

@ianhillier1687 different species on a lure is one that will be happening this year and the fly rod...... I'm still learning, maybe some trout, definitely Pike on lure this year

[@larrylad44larry5]

Come back Wayne …..

[@Anglingaddict75]

@@larrylad44larry5 haven't gone anywhere 😉

[@duncanbeck1687]

I have an idea that is 180 degree’s south of what you have been doing but it’s something no one’s covering and it’s fishy. Get in touch.

[@Anglingaddict75]

I'm listening

[@adriansalt3774]

Stay strong brother 💪💪, the road is long and rough, but never let it get you down, here's a couple of ideas, pair up with another angler and use each others gear instead of your own, walk and talk with a group of anglers and talk swap stories about fishing adventures like, fav lures, fav mark's along funny stories about when it went tits up!!!, contact your subscribers and do fishing adventures with them and talk about where there passion for fishing came from, just someone random ideas for you that might help so keep up the good work my friend.

[@Anglingaddict75]

@adriansalt3774 takes a lot to knock me down 😁 These ideas are great, they're on the list

[@phillipb72]

Phew, for a moment I thought you were announcing you joining onlyfans. 😂. Seriously though, Maybe some tropical fishing. I went to Cape Verde on hols and it was some of the best fishing I've done. Makes a change from bass for sure.

[@Anglingaddict75]

@phillipb72 Im sure i mention Onlyfans? 🤣 I am trying to get back out to Spain next year so we'll see what happens

[@geoffwykes2270]

Do what you've got to do but don't stop being you m8 😉🎣👏

[@Anglingaddict75]

@@geoffwykes2270 Never going to stop being me, that's a promise!

[@roryodonnell]

Bring the viewer fishing, I don't know how one does that. Perhaps less commentary

[@billherne1946]

Try naked lures fishing 😂 if not stay as you are

[@Anglingaddict75]

@billherne1946 I'm not changing who I am (or going naked 🤣) I just want to change up the content really, make it unsamey

[@jackgalloway8314]

This is the end my only friend the end.

[@NigelBaxter]

I'm not a subscriber but do watch the odd vidio of yours they are fun and informative I watch a lot of different people's vidios they are all the same doesn't matter what sort of fishing you do it's just fishing and that's why us fishermen watch. Don't worry about it if you have lots of subscribers you must be doing something right. Don't over think things fishing is suppose to make us forget all the crap in our normal lives so just keep posting those great videos and let's forget about all the crap together whilst we are watching have a good one 😉👍

[@nathcally12]

Get semeone how hasn't Lure fish before theat wood be good buying equipment to getting bass 😊

[@Anglingaddict75]

@@nathcally12 that's a great idea 💡 it's on the list!

[@leebrodie7663]

Fishing with a friend might be good or a group and in the summer 😮😮😮 Dare it say it but fishing in a thong… 😆 😂I’m game 😉

[@Anglingaddict75]

@leebrodie7663 not sure about the thong 🤔 🤣

[@leebrodie7663]

@@Anglingaddict75 I guarantee no other KZbin channel does that 😆 I’m gunna have a little think 🤔

[@timwilcox960]

Angling Addict75 - NUDE! Not of interest to me personally - but it'll separate you from every other channel out there! Just sayin' 😉

[@raymondthompson1476]

Shave?

[@Anglingaddict75]

🤣 I can't now.

[@markdevonport]

Hi! Nobody does a subscriber match let’s say choose 10 subscribers and a day go fishing together have laugh chat and fish, and bring your/ our community together and get to know each other🐟🐟🐟

[@Anglingaddict75]

That's a good plan