Coming out of Retirement...
Ойын-сауық
It’s been a long time since the last video, but today we are back! Thank you for all of the messages checking in on us 🤘🏼
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Bass Fishing Lake Woodlands, near Houston TX. Cloudy & Windy, with water temps from the upper 50’s into the low 60’s on this visit.
#Fish #Retirement #Woodlands
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Your videos are phenomenal. The quality and the way your music pops at just the right time... The slow-mo, aerial views, etc. etc! Keep them coming.
So glad your finally back! You're so underrated bro idk how you're channel isn't bigger but with content like this your channel is definitely gonna blow up! Keep it up!🤟🏻
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that! I need to step it up in a handful of areas if I expect to grow the channel that’s for sure.
absolutely DIGGING this filming style. I was not expecting it, but I was not disappointed. glad to see you back homie.🙌🏻
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Becca! Really appreciate it. Excited to crank more content out like this
@tacticalmaster22
Жыл бұрын
I got a respond saying I can claim a prize...this real...talk to me @WestinSmith what up Becca...not for nothing I got a couple with in last couple months...from lojo...yakpak...norm...and Jon b ...I Def watch all you as individuals and I been tuning in since the beginning of the googan squad...you guys make it work...I enjoy watching...I fish too...more saltwater tho...so how I do I claim tho...
@beccayaseen
Жыл бұрын
@@tacticalmaster22 those are all scams. never listen to those!
This video really did so much to show what goes into making youtube fishing content.
Welcome backm missed your vids, lets keep this going now.
Yea dude!!!! Westin's the reason I'm filming, editing and fishing!! Good to see you back at it my man!!!! Most inspiring dude on KZread
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very inspiring to keep the content going, really appreciate it
WOOO Westin is back!!
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! Had fun making this one!
That was me and my buddy in the Jon boat! It was nice talking to you out there!
Did bro just create the fishing ASMR genre?? 🔥 👌
@ProvoDrive
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@heavy6355
Жыл бұрын
I’m here for it
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha let’s roll wit it 🤌🏼
Westin bro I know we all need a break some times man. But I am telling you I’ve followed you for a good while. And pal when I was living in Florida you helped me more than anyone on YT. Pal I hope everything is going great for you pal. I can’t wait to see some more yak vids in the future.
Thank you!! I always thought you were so underrated and made real, awesome videos.
I made it in Westin video! Haha, glad that you’re back man! Great video, keep ‘em coming!!
Welcome back! Hope things are good!
it's good to see you two back on the water, i've truly missed seeing your videos. hope you're back to stay!
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We have a lot we want to film lately. Had a little extra inspiration lately
Glad you're back Westin... can hardly wait to see more videos
Happy to see you back Westin! Always enjoy your videos 🎣
Glad to see ya back my man!!
Love the video guys. Great editing!! Welcome back. Let's see some more vids !!!
Welcome back Westin!! I loved watching your bait review and fishing videos before and I can’t wait for more to come!! Love your rig!!
Appreciate you sharing. Glad to see you and D back!
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Ayy thank ya! Had fun making this one over the weekend
Welcome back !!!! Making good vids is so hard … I have used your tips . From many minutes of footage you only get maybe 1 minute .. lol forward to the camping and fishing ..
Dude! I've missed your videos. Loved this vid. Welcome back.
Welcome back! Quite a cinematic and dramatic return to KZread. The sound design and camera angles added a lot of depth to the story. Quality vid. Looking forward to ya'lls next upload.
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Really appreciate the feedback and looking forward to the next edit
Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years. Bravo sir! Bravo!
Glad to have you back guy... I enjoy your videos
Yay!! Happy to see you two back in the saddle! I absolutely loved this video, especially the intro!! How you get footage and edit it is incredible! After watching you edit, and all the hard work that goes into it, I have a new appreciation for watching your vids. I loved it, probably one of my favs!!!
Glad to see you back. Simple to the point.
Good to see you back brother. Was really missing your original fishing content. You have always been one of my go to guys to get new ideas from the GooganSquad. Great to see you back doing what I hope you love doing. Looking forward to seeing more of your post this coming year.
one of, if not your sickest video to date. glad you’re back
Glad to see you back, missed your videos
Welcome back🎣
Welcome back bro!!!
Glad see you guys back on your grind 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🎣
I agree with the other comments, I really like the video style, and this is such a great representation of my fishing trips haha, a cat fish, some missed fish, a snag, but loads of beautiful scenery and a good time.
Nice ur back been seeing u on Instagram glad ur doing videos again.
So glad your back
Hope you a had a good vacation!
Woah! Wasn't expecting this in my feed today!! 👍🏾👍🏾
Glad to see you back Westin, been seein some dope rides on that IG story though!
Gotta say I’m liking the new format!! I mean, feel free to talk and all but yeah bro! The editing is tight as all get out! Kudos! 🤙🏽
Heck yea welcome back Westin my homie. We missed ya brother. Yo the whole visual and edit style out of this world perfect on this video 🙌❤️
Welcome back and it’s about time 😂 but really glad to see you back always in joyed your content
My boy came back and pulled out the whole arsenal...
Took a little bit to get to the fishing, with that said I really enjoyed the different twist on a fishing video! Keep it up bro!
So glad to see you back and making videos. If you need some bed fishing in the spring come up to Fork and ill put you on.
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Sick! Thanks Noah. If you have a minute will you shoot me a message on Instagram otherwise I may lose track.
Welcome back. missed ya. I actually checked a few times that YT hadn't unsubbed me at some point.
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Haha nope that was just us 🤣 lackin on ideas and motivation for a bit
I think this no sound/high quality video was the most interesting thing I have seen recently over the fishing channels 😂
Really nice to see u again! Very interesting to see all the prepairing and what to do to get fishing w/ the boat 👌🏻 big Up! Greetz from Germany ✌🏻 Basti
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Ayyy thanks!!
Glad to see you back, hopefully the fly rod also makes a return.
@repairdrive
Жыл бұрын
+1!
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
It will be back!!! 🔥🪰🐟
Much different Westin... 🍺🎣
Finally some quality fishing content from one of my favorites , welcome back ✌️
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Ayyy glad you enjoyed it, thank ya!!
🔥🔥🔥 return from break. That b roll footage strong AF
The legend, was returned!
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
🔥🤘🏼
Awesome to see you back Westin! Always enjoy watching your content! Looks like your Stuffing the boat with Googan Money bags!! I love those things, the whole boat is full with em! 🔥🔥
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thank ya!!! Yes indeed, the bags keep it easy for me to grab an go between bank, yak, and boat fishing.
Glad to see you back
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dusty!
Glad your back ,let's go.
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
👊🏼🔥
Glad your back great video
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Heck yea bro. Love the content. Been waiting. I know sometimes you need personal time. 🔥
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Lack of motivation for a while for sure
@slayinfishtv
Жыл бұрын
@@WestinSmith you can do it bro. When you fall get back up. 💪
Glad to see you back Westin.... Let's freaking goooo.
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Happy to be here! Time for more vids 👊🏼
@joshwagner8468
Жыл бұрын
@@WestinSmith we missed you bro👊👊👍
Boat still looks great I have the same one in midnight blue
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!!! Thank ya
Your videography and editing has continuously improved and is just next level at this point haha keep doing you my man 🤙
Ehhh he's back ! Glad to see you posting again! 👍
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Man !
Absolute 🔥!
Video was awesome
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
I was just thinking yesterday how I haven't seen a video in a long time, Welcome back!
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!
Kick ass video!!!
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
And yes !!!! Hansel and Grettel are back !!!!!
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha 🤘🏼
How did you like Lake Woodlands? It's a trippy city with all of the signs lowered. Really good to see you and Dev both!
I think it’s been just too damn cold to film myself don’t blame you 😂
The man the myth the Westin returns!
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Haha at least for one video so far 🤣😭
Bro 🔥 crushed this edit 👊 Sorry we couldn’t make it to fish with y’all. Great to see you upload again.
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! We’ll be seein ya sometime soon I’m sure 👊🏼
I hope that you had some good time off but definitely missed new content from you. Can't wait to see new awesome vids! Going to be trying out the Tokyo rig this year because of your vid on it and I wouldn't be sporting 2 Metanium reels if not for your channel.
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
So awesome, appreciate the comment! Those Metanium’s were a steal if you got them from that site we mentioned. Honestly I want to get more and offload some other reels because of how smooth it is.
@straight_adventure712
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I got them from that site. They are super smooth. And they are by far my favorite reel. I never would have known about that sweet deal if not for the vid you put out so I definitely want to say thank you for letting all of us know. I jumped on it and bought one that day and when that first one came in I spooled it up took it out and bought the second that night.
Best youtuber in the game is BACK!!!!!!!!!
Looks like a sign from above to start catfishing. Looks like you moved too!!!
No intro…no outro….ngl this is one of the better fishing vids I’ve seen 😅
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that feedback!
@steelpoopstick9
Жыл бұрын
I think fellow boat owners will appreciate this vid the most. A lot goes in to putting your boat in the water each time. You’re not on the water in just a matter of minutes like most videos suggest. Cheers!
Weelcome back, and I'm not the only one wanting to see you fling a fly rod again. Humminbird replaced a cracked screen, wasn't too expensive. I'm sure Garmin will also.
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
We talked with customer support. They don’t offer new glass or replacements they just say “upgrade” to the new one 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@williamsiler5074
Жыл бұрын
@@WestinSmith Besides Garmin having the best live scope I will stick with Humminbird. I run Humminbird on my Sheriff boats (which I've been driving for 28 years) mostly for the chart plotter options. If you are ever in the CA delta in Oct-Nov give me a yell. I relocate there and chase stripers on the fly. I have rods rigged on the boat. Love to have you join me.. Again, welcome back.
This was ART, didn't even need to catch any!
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! Really appreciate it. Although I did catch that cat 🤣… but we had a lot of fun making this one
@MikesBites210
Жыл бұрын
@@WestinSmith it really shows on the final product man. Hope you 2 are doing well!
Westin!!! Wth you been? How's u n the fam doing? #watchingfromNC
Hell yeah 1st on the 1st one in a hot min 💯👍🏻👌🏻🎣👊🏻🔥🔥
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Let’s go 🏆
Love the vids
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
👊🏼🔥
Ay man ...I would expect you was gonna be at googan week...
honestly i get it if the channel didn't grow like you hoped but too many of us are here for whatever you post, quality is too good to pass up bro, keep it up, love the wife too you guys are looking good!
YEA
Bro I am literally about to cry you’ve been one of the most influential people that I’ve watched and one of the coolest and with the best beard of course
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bro! Appreciate that. Had fun making this one
@jacksonbrooks
Жыл бұрын
Just wondering if you watched my channel
Glad to see you’re back. Thought you left us for luxury cars and CrossFit 😅
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Just finished the CrossFit open 23.2 workout haha and headed into valet right now! Can’t quit the hobbies and stop making money 🤣🤘🏼
Missed ya bro
Bout time!
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
True 🤣
A man of few words 😉
Finally 💯
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
🤘🏼
My Guy 🤘🏽💀🤘🏽 what up what up
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Let’s go!!!! Back in action
@Rockhead81
Жыл бұрын
@@WestinSmith 💪🏽 were here for it
Bro sweet
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
Fu** ya !!! He's back baby🤘
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Let’s go!!!
Lake Woodlands?
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Correct
Heeesss baaaaccckkkk
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
In action and ready to make more!
Ayeee glad to see ya back love the new style of edit it can be used in so many ways but you already know that kuxz you a beast on the edits & on the water 😈🦾
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Ayyyy appreciate it! There’s plenty of better fisherman out there, but we have a good time and just want to document the journey to these amazing spots
Do you not hang out with the Googans anymore?
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
I’m not on the A List like I was for a time when our channel was one of the 1st using and representing the products a lot and was showing growth/momentum with the channel. I’m happy with the time I did get to spend meeting and learning from them.
@HillRZRs
Жыл бұрын
@@WestinSmith man that's a little messed up to be honest, but classy on your part buddy. Keep grinding!
@Getalimitoutdoors
Жыл бұрын
That’s BS IMO…like I said before your videos and editing is killer…you should have like 150k subs plus…IMO there lost…
Bro, why you’ve been gone I said 100 subs on the KZread channel it is called cousin brothers fishing the blue logo
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
Ayyyy, sick!!
Wtf German shepherd on the roof lol
What happened with your channel i haven't heard from you in awhile
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
I suppose nothing haha we haven’t made any videos 🤣
Should’ve stayed in retirement 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@WestinSmith
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭😭😭