START A FISHING CHANNEL USING ONLY A GoPro!! (Beginner & Expert Vlog Tips)

[@WestinSmith]

Enter My current giveaway for a Shimano SLX DC, ~ $100 in Googan/Karl’s Baits & a Red Gills Fishin Tackle Backpack ($100 value) 🔥 here 👉🏼 instagram.com/westin__smith?igshid=9b8arkqrlem5

[@levideforest3177]

Hey Westin i'm 13 and I started my own channel. I want to tell my friends about it but I don't won't them to judge me. Any suggestions?

[@gregroden8523]

@@levideforest3177 Go for it! I hope your channel is going well.

[@FaithForgedGames]

Thanks for the advice. This is my second channel but my first outdoor channel that would require a GoPro. I was looking at the hero 9 but would rather start at a lower budget. Is this still viable in your opinion?

[@kjkjk97]

im so glad you made this video! im one of the many who want to start a channel, i appreciate you putting this up and i have everything i need! (minus the extra batteries) but thank you so much for the information and keep doing the good work!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks awesome KJ I hope ya get after it!! Grab some of those cheap batteries and it will make it more enjoyable do you don’t feel rushed with limited battery life to get those catches on film!!

[@kjkjk97]

@@WestinSmith will do, thank you again!

[@GeorgiaBassmaster]

Man I needed this video! I've had a channel for about a year now and I still learned a lot!

[@WestinSmith]

That’s awesome man, heck yeah!!

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Great video! Nice to see someone at your level giving tips, tricks, and info on all the "how to" in order to get started KZbin-ing. Lately some of the power hitters have "become complainers" about the all the new KZbin fishing channels. Nice to see you're embracing the freelance marketplace and free enterprising concepts for everyone! LOVE THAT!

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks for the tips Westin-I started a channel about 3 months ago an am trying to grow-thanks again for the tips

[@tbrown737]

thank you for the video i have been recording and getting footage for about a month now. I am about to get my channel off the ground here very soon! I live in Mansfield Tx right down the road lol Keep up the great work brotha!

[@anthonyparrinello6562]

I started bass fishing this past summer (LI, NY), and quickly became totally addicted. I decided to hold off on buying myself a pricey kayak, and instead, ordered myself a hero10 the other day to start making content as a beginner's journey while I continue fishing the different banks nearby and really focus on learning different techniques. Knowing I will use the camera literally every time I am out there makes me feel great about the change in direction. As someone beginning this process, your video is extremely helpful and very well delivered. I already know I need to cut the "um" and questionable language from my vocabulary after hearing how clearly you deliver. Like anything, I know it will get better and second nature over time. I appreciate the info and look forward to watching some more of your stuff. This was the first of many for me.

[@gregroden8523]

Hi Westin, I really appreciate the advice. A couple of things I got out of this video to grow my channel... 1. chest mount is a must, 2. 1080 is usually fine, 3. batteries(will go bad so go with cheap ones) Thanks!

[@jtzoutdoors9900]

My son and I are about to start our own fishing channel and I really enjoyed this video, thanks!

[@TeamBuffaloOutdoors]

That’s how we started! GoPro with the ultra wide and durability gets you the content you need. It’s the filmer not the camera!

[@thelanda1091]

Thanks for helping me up. I’m from Minnesota and I’m happy I checked you out and got some great tips on what could help my channel out

[@reelpiney6405]

I’ve been thinking about starting to make videos myself, but just for fun to share with friends and family. My wife even told me to buy a GoPro last year when I started to get back into fishing which I thought was cool. My only real hang up is I’m not to tec savvy, but It’s definitely inspiring from the content to the editing man. The fact that you actually take the time to read your followers comments and reply is really cool too. Keep up the great work 🤙

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Josh! Even those GoPro’s can get intimidating for people not shooting video on a regular basis so I definitely wanted to get this info out for everyone who has been asking questions! Appreciate your comment and feedback!

[@shyank_life8744]

There is no one I would rather get this info from than Westin Smith himself! The dude is thorough and very informative. Knows what's he's talkin bout. The Googan videos are always KILLER! Nice job brother! I'm thinkin bout goin with the Hero7 Black (seems to b the best in my price range) and start filming my catches. Caught 6 today with some good strikes, crazy mishaps, and great fights and was so mad that I havent gotten a Gopro yet. Haha any thoughts on the Hero7 Black?

[@Never_Enough_Outdoors]

Thanks for sharing how to get started with creating your own channel. You have really helped me in starting a fishing channel of my own.

[@soaringoutdoors7950]

Awesome video! I’m definitely trying to do a budget camera, because I usually end up getting into something and usually never stay with it. Before the video I was thinking hero 7 but I might even do an older model!

[@aldeureaux5184]

The most informative "How to vlog" videos I have viewed. Thanks Wes!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Thomas! Appreciate that feedback!

[@fishingwithvin]

THANK YOU I know you're a busy man but I appreciate this video, I'm just getting started last month an the tips are priceless. That third person trick with unstraping the GoPro for the shot.... So simple but I wouldn't never thought about it!

[@WestinSmith]

It’s the little things haha! Glad it helped and thank you

[@ojay7718]

I am in the process of starting my KZbin channel and this helped a lot I already have my DSLR and go pros because I have been doing photography but now I want to get into the fishing KZbin game too

[@brysonhamilton7824]

Love the video.I've been interested in starting a youtube channel but it seems so expensive to get started.This video made it seem so simple and not very expensive

[@hooligan1578]

Dude thanks I’m just about to start a fishing KZbin channel so this helped so much 🔥

[@LipRippinJunkie]

This is exactly how I started and it’s worked out great!

[@OnlyFins]

Excellent info! I've had my channel for a few months, and I've already tried a bunch of stuff. Minimal gear is definitely better than lugging a bunch of stuff everywhere. Also, i prefer to be wireless as much as possible. Fewer things to snag on.

[@JDxdger]

This is what I needed to hear today. I bought a Go-Pro last summer, I filmed but after trying to learn to edit in DaVinci I got discouraged. I am going to take a shot at using iMovie and get the ball rolling on this. Thanks man

[@WestinSmith]

Yeah man there is a lot of confusing editors out there 😅

[@taesanwilson6393]

I liked the ways u teach for beginners, short & simple. ( not bunch mumble jumble ) thanks

[@TheBigFishEnergy]

Thanks for this brotha, helped me alot getting things off the ground with the channel recently, love the vids as well, keep up the great work! If your ever in Ontario, Canada, holler for a fish! Cheers

[@craftytraveler9238]

I learned a lot from your video. I have an off brand action camera a CamPark, but it works well. I have been doing videos since Sept . I just posted my first fishing video recently. I am excited to go fishing and post more.

[@dieseldoesfishing5358]

ALWAYS watch all of Westin's videos all the way through squad. Help our boy out with the algorithm!!!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks man!! Appreciate ya

[@anthonyparrinello6562]

That plier flip was clean.

[@appalachianwildernessco.5017]

The FPS tip just made my day... I’m getting ready to start recording some fishing/hiking adventures

[@brandonmartinez5550]

Great video man, very helpful. Thank you bro. Also by the way your austin vids were great. I live there and am skeptical when anyone films there but yours did austin justice. God bless

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Brandon! Wish I had more time at a few of those spots but we had so much fun regardless 🔥 awesome city!

[@randyclamhammer]

Dude thanks for keeping it real!! Love all the content 🔥

[@WestinSmith]

My pleasure man! It’s not all about who can spend the most money on cameras haha I’m all about the budget in mind when I started. Appreciate ya

[@AustinIsOutdoors]

Thank you for the upload! Very helpful advice as I attempt to create a channel.

[@oklahomaoutlawfishin9026]

I’m glad to see a video about this I have had a channel for around a year now and I am using a go pro 8. But I have had problems growing my channel. If there was any pointers you could give me. I would appreciate it.

[@amirasri3881]

Thank you. Im just starting out a fishing channel in malaysia. This really helped alot !

[@fit_with_matt]

Bro you are the man, thank you for making this. So helpful. All things I wondered about especially battery life, Sd cards and angle of go pro. Great vid as always!!!

[@WestinSmith]

My pleasure Matt, glad it helped!!

[@chuck8228]

I'm about to buy one too start my own videos. I'm completly green at it. I will get with you when i get one

[@Timsontv]

Only one to ever help like that .thank you.

[@honeyholehuntersfishing]

As someone just starting up thanks for this!

[@robertjaynes4322]

Love you're videos man , thanks for all the tips cause it's been hard starting out

[@WestinSmith]

My pleasure! There’s always gonna be issues you just gotta power through them and keep on filming!

[@casual_gamer9162]

Thanks for this tips. Been thinking about starting a channel about fishing.

[@OptimizedOutdoors]

A little late but we made it! Tha k you for the tips! It definitely is a struggle trying to figure some.of these things out. Plus you don't think about half of it when your filming.

[@WestinSmith]

My pleasure and that is true!!

[@isaiahhays9867]

So I got the slx dc and it’s awesome. I also bought the concept z and it’s pretty sick

[@WestinSmith]

Two fantastic options! Sweet man!

[@Ariesoutdoor]

Thank you for this video, I just bought a Hero8 black, and was obviously overthinking this. Only thing I've got to figure out is what editing software to use for Windows. Great video though.

[@caseyclark1418]

Very key.....i use a gopro 4 black. My fav. And when vloggin with go pros take off wide and use linear! I only use wide while fishing

[@WestinSmith]

Yeah man I’ve heard for talking bits and third person view linear is best so I’ve tried it and agree, however I just want people to take action and start filming so with this vid I just wanted to show what’s easiest without messing around in the menus as we film. Appreciate ya bro!!!

[@caseyclark1418]

@@WestinSmith my guy! Ya i in no way meant it in a bad way. Jus tips now go subscribe to bitchin n bassin asap and check auht ya boiiiiiii

I have also only GoPro 8 Black For my fishing channel :)

[@luisflako8708]

Hey bro. Hello from Montreal ✋🏽🇨🇦 I’m a new subscriber. And you did help me a lot. I just got a new GoPro and i’m about to start doing fishing vidéos and I need some help but thanks for your video 👍🏼

[@elknrut]

Great video...I'm going to stuntman strap and finding a much better angle...no more hands and reel in the video.

[@jwestfishing3229]

I would love to shoot in 4k, but my computer can't handle it while editing. Man, I need to get a nice apple desktop! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@bd_jiggin]

Great stuff Westin! Very helpful information. I’ve used a lot of your tips in getting my channel started. Thanks for the tips! Keep the vids coming and catch em’ up!

[@sebastiangarces5568]

thanks for all the tips and great vid but where’s the video of you doing the editing details that were suppose to be in the description

[@quintonlong2789]

Thanks, this is really helpful. I'm just starting this and it's helped me see that I don't need to buy a brand new camera. I'm using my phone right now haha, and that is ok. I haven't posted anything yet. Glad I saw this!!

[@JamxTv]

MY BROTHER 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥FIRST good luck to everyone on the giveaway ❤️❤️❤️

[@WestinSmith]

🏆 thanks bro!

[@Wolf_Pack513]

15:56 I saw that plier flip...

[@WestinSmith]

Haha subtle

[@ltvlogstruckerslife9781]

I have been thinking of doing KZbin but never knew where to start how simple it could be but thanks for your video I really liked it 💯 can you do one Where are you show us how to edit keep up the good work I just started watching your Channel🔥 keep up the good work

[@WestinSmith]

Yes! In fact I believe at the end of this video my other two on editing should pop up 🔥

[@EUAngler]

Great video bro! I use go pro and 3 batteries thats last for all day so I can make a video, also filming with the phone, charger is good when is not raining or when u not filming under the water, In your video I found great tips for filming and also the camera position on the chest strap 😀 thanks man!

[@FishingWithZach]

Thanks for this video! I recently started my channel and just wanted to drop a comment to say thanks for these tips!

[@_gabegalindo_]

Great video! Do you use any protection or casing for your GoPro?

[@FishingwithGabriel]

Awesome video!! It gets even better if you shoot the vlog style parts in linear!

[@WestinSmith]

That’s true! This one is just geared towards getting people started and keeping it simple! You right

[@hotfirein321]

Fantastic video! Great advice! 💯

[@scottstevenson119]

Funny how I just hit the thumbs up , subbed and put notifications on and then you tell me to do exactly what I just did. Lol the good content and helpful info made me do it before you told me too lol

[@probilliards101]

Awesome video man! I just got a hero 8 and wanted to start getting some footage here in Wisconsin. This video helped a lot!

[@WestinSmith]

Awesome to hear man! Heck yeah start filming 🤘🏼🔥

[@BRandomFishing]

I didn’t know about the stabilization crop! Thanks for the info!

[@WestinSmith]

Yeah I’m not sure exactly how much but I know I want that superview 🔥

[@toddhansen2226]

Just got a hero 7 not a clue what to thanks the info now I have a clue awesome show

[@WestinSmith]

My pleasure!

[@levideforest3177]

Can you please make more of these kinds of videos. I'm starting a channel (BigBites Outdoors) and these videos really help out because I only have a Bigger camera (I think they are called DSLR cameras) and all of this helps

[@WestinSmith]

Yeah Levi I have plans for more! Thanks for the comment man!

[@fishing_with_ryan2416]

Awesome video man! Helps a ton!

[@chrisj541]

Great job, as a filmer I back this. Only thing I would suggest is using class 10 sd cards or micro sd. Westin your killing, keep up the great work.

[@WestinSmith]

Yeah I suppose there’s always room for improvement haha! What’s the benefit? Faster import speeds?

[@chrisj541]

Westin Smith import quality when filming in 4k is the biggest reason.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Thanks bro this is actually going to help me with my channel I'm about to actually get some GoPro hero 8 from Ryan upchurch

[@WestinSmith]

That’s so awesome! Yeah the 8 is growing on me for sure. I lost the side door on the yak the other day 😂 It isn’t locked in very well and it flew off when I was changing batteries so I gotta order another

[@metallicblood]

Still using the palomar knot? Have you never heard of the the dropper loop?

[@kaseyb3]

I found this video to be incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@WestinSmith]

My pleasure!

[@fishingwithtim6329]

Very Helpful information !

[@rippinlipswithrandy6330]

Thank you ! Your such a legend ‼️

[@johncook3585]

Thank you for the video! Going to subscribe because of it! Quick question, do you film just none stop or do you do something like loop mode? Is there a way to break up a full like 8+ hour day of fishing with maybe only like 5-10 catches and a lot of less exciting stuff in between? I have not tried any filming/editing yet and the thought of going through 8 hours of footage (or 16 with 2 cameras rolling 😳) to make a 15 minute video sounds awful 🤣

[@anthonyparrinello6562]

I am beginning myself - just ordered the hero10 and it has a "hindsight" feature that allows you to see the 30sec before you hit record button, because it is constantly recording and dumping to give you the 30sec before the button is pressed. This way you still capture hookset and can save battery and tons of space/time without filling a card with the stuff you would trim out anyway.

[@Tomcat1957]

Thanks, just what I wanted, good job

[@BulletsNBrass]

Any experience with the Hero 9 and or 10 down for fishing? I hear all the issues related to overheating and it's got me nervous, but I'd like the front screen if I'm gonna upgrade from my 7 Silver. I run off a battery pack so the other key feature I'm gaining is the loop function. Apparently people wised up that the old Black models are still popular because prices seem to have gone way up, otherwise I'd probably just buy one of those.

[@westoangling]

Great video Westin! I use the go pro hero 4 and my iPhone 8 for all of my videos 🙏🏼

[@WestinSmith]

That is the way to go!! Nice work

[@Swimbait_addiction]

Always helping us nobody's....awesome...this is why i subbed in the first place...thanks

[@WestinSmith]

Haha I was a nobody not long ago in fishin! I still wouldn’t say I’m a “somebody” haha but I try my best to share what has worked for me! Appreciate ya Jeff

[@stevehogan8829]

hahaha.... why does everything fun take so much chit. My house if full of hunting, shooting, fishing, guitar, Kayak, computer chit. I'm thinking about moving just because I got so much chit. lol. Thanks for the vid.

[@tommyffx7595]

Keep it simple! Great VDO and information!!!!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Tommy 🤘🏼

[@austinhernandez2716]

Yeah, $300 is still too much for me(that's how much my kayak costed!). I got a $50 action camera off of Amazon for my birthday. I also got a chest strap and mount I'll be using. The camera has a waterproof case and it shoots up to 4k but I plan on recording in 1080p 30fps. I also got 5 batteries, I don't care about taking a few seconds to change the battery.

[@fishingwithleo7917]

I have a go pro hero 7 silver so I am going to be filming some videos on it

[@WestinSmith]

That’s perfect!

[@applepro15]

Also common things people don’t know about the gopros you can’t change batteries or add the mic adapter to the silvers or the whites only the blacks will allow this I was told different when I purchased the 7 silver from bestbuy. Batteries you need the external battery pack if you’re going to tape more than 4 hours.

[@applepro15]

Just want to add that a lot may not know.

[@WestinSmith]

Interesting! I didn’t know any of that!

[@WestinSmith]

👊🏼

[@applepro15]

Westin Smith me neither till I bought it.

[@stephenscott4687]

Just got my GoPro. I’m going to start making videos now!

[@WestinSmith]

Let’s do it!!

[@terrymccorkle1674]

Informative vid. Thanks. But I have caught one smaller.

[@WestinSmith]

Haha thanks Terry 😂🤘🏼

[@mgfishing8508]

Hey man those as cards are on the cheaper end Are you sure that’s the right one Awesome video

[@beatingthebassfishing5190]

I don’t have a GoPro but I gotta get one and can you make a video of maybe how to make a fishing vlogs too. Thanks

[@DragRouteFishing]

Where do you change your batteries because I have a 7 white

[@CleepyJoeOfficial]

Invest in some cheap lights makes a world of a difference

[@forestcreek4763]

I need your advice...I don't know what category to choose when uploading a fishing video..I have chosen Hobby & style...is it correct?

[@curvingphoenix]

Thank you I needed this

[@timothyleger4385]

Awesome information Westin !!👋👋👍👍😁 That's why you have 42k followers on Instagram, and you're building here !!!🤜🤛👊✌👍👍😁👍😁👍😁👍☝️😉

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Tim!! Always try to mix these type of vids in with the standard fishing stuff since I get questions about it a lot

[@timothyleger4385]

@@WestinSmith now obstacle #1 "To convince the wife I want to start a KZbin channel !!"🤣🤣🤣🤣✌

[@MikeH0311]

I just made my first video today just posted it just now it was the first one in a year lol 😂 I’m trying to just use my phone for face shots and my GoPro hero 7 black for the chest cam

[@WestinSmith]

Yo that’s awesome and a fantastic idea using the phone!!

[@MikeH0311]

Westin Smith do u export in 4k or 1080

[@MikeH0311]

And have u had audio sync issues when u used to use the battery pack to charge all day

[@WestinSmith]

1080

[@WestinSmith]

I may have although it’s tough to tell since I may not have done third person shots that day. If the audio is just slightly off on your chest footage it’s usually hard to tell

[@TheSuperwrenchGarage]

So do you have any tips for managing filming or do you just turn it on and let it run?

[@pigjigs247]

I label my batteries 1-6. SO I KNOW WHAT ORDER I HAVE USED THEM AND DONT GRAB A DEAD BATTERY

[@familyfishingtv8178]

Interesting video, very helpful 👍

[@altitudefishing9827]

I just bought 2 GOPRO 8 chest and head mount with 2 wireless mic my viewer have been asking for more!!

[@sarwatahmed3850]

Thanks for great vlog

[@MadToasterx5]

I’m having a hard time starting KZbin bc I’ve already started on TikTok it’s hard to film for both since TikTok and Instagram requires a vertical shot and KZbin’s is horizontal. Any tips or recommendations I feel stuck now

[@slaterfrei7665]

I have been wanting to start a KZbin channel for a while and i just got a Gopro Hero 8 Black for Christmas and this is perfect! Thanks for the advice! love the vids! Also with the mic cant you just use your phone with the mic then overlay the audio? That would make it so you don't have to use the expensive gopro adapter.

[@WestinSmith]

For the audio question you certainly could do that although it would make editing take much longer for myself and most others. That’s awesome, I hope you start cranking out some videos!!!

[@slaterfrei7665]

Westin Smith I was just thinking you could but it would make editing harder.

[@basswhisperer4803]

Awesome video Westin!!!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks!

[@ChristWalker_]

Subbed & liked! Very simple and informative video.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Dominic 🤘🏼