Mike, We're still happy to be working with you and we appreciate all you've done with us over the past few years and we know 2017 will continue to be a great year for you, Googan or not. We're happy to be working with all of you guys in whatever way is best for each individual person and we look forward to another amazing year!
Yeah, I only started watching Mike a couple months ago. I have no clue about any of this stuff. I’d never heard of the Googan Squad before a few weeks ago.
Mike, Huge respect for you. I can tell that was a tough decision and that kind of deal is tailor made for single guys. It took a lot of guts to pull out of it. It's also easy to tell that you love Emily a lot. Mad respect. Keep blowing it up.
I agree. Honestly, I think the house might spell the end for the Googan squad; what makes collaborations interesting is one person leaving their element to go experience someone else's element, but now they are all in the same element. Cool that they are here in Texas and all, but I have my concerns... especially for Peric's life and Rob and John's sanity; I would never sign a contract to live with Peric, haha
Flukemaster one of the greatest guys on TH-cam, as well as Mike. The whole squad is great as well, but what are they going to do in ten years when they want to get married? I'm huge into fishing, but that's a lot of commitment for bit even being pro.
Honestly Mike, I think you kinda-sorta dodged the bullet on that one. TH-cam is the most successful media venture in modern history not because it follows the traditional formula of legacy media (wherein consumer and creator interact with one another through a commercial intermediary) but because it has created an entirely new dynamic. Creators, for the most part, interact directly with their audience, and are therefore not beholden to agendas, constraints, or financial obligations. So, whilst the rest of the guys are most likely making a sound financial decision short-term, they might (and I stress this, might) be sacrificing the very thing that allowed their channels to prosper in the first place; unabridged creative freedom.
@@SgtSlime365 I can't imagine how stupid you sound....... at least he had the sportsmanship,heart, and soul to come clean on film heart to hearts, didn't discredit no one,gave them all full credit (except flair) for how skilled they are
Making money with them is fine. It's when you add in the business dynamic and decision making related to making money. It's like you can be a coworker with a friend, but when you have to have to go from friend/coworker to supervisor of that person then the dynamic will change. It's similar in business partnerships when decision have to be made. Compromise is not always an option in the context of those relationships and the result is that feelings can get hurt. It's the "I thought u were my friend" or "thought you had my back" complex lol... it sucks.
MattHD exactly what happened to me and my group of friends. I'm still friends with all of them but, a few of them no longer can be in the same room. Good for you Mike.. I would've done the same thing. Family first!
Mike, with the fire you have to create unique fishing content, I have no doubts that you will continue to be the most successful fisherman out there! Don't worry about the negativity bud, I've still got your back. Any time you wanna come down to Austin or College Station, just let me know. Always happy to put you on some fish 👍
Mike at the end of everyone's life no one says I wish I would have made more money. They wish for more time with the ones they love. You made the right choice man. You don't want what you love to do end up being an unbearable chore. Keep making videos and have fun homie I'll keep watching as always bro!
*I will always like Mike, I've been here since the beginning of his channel. He always puts up great videos with variety, and his personality is always interesting and funny. Even since he is out of the Googan squad I will always watch him. Mike will always be the greatest fishing TH-camr ever.*
I rarely comment on videos, and I could care less about this bullshit TH-cam drama that seems to be common now between the fishing youtubers. However, I can tell mike is sincerely upset about not being able to move into the googan house. I can also understand his reasons. I'm 27 with a serious gf that I plan to marry and she has a great job. It would be unfair for me to ask her to up and move or just leave her to go make collaboration videos. Also, Jon, flair and ap are kids. They are able to make this move and good for them. I'm glad they are taking opportunities and running with them. But I feel if you asked rob to move across the country things might be a bit different. Maybe it's just a coincidence that the googan house is close to rob. Keep doing your thing mike.
Dustin Jennette when you really brake it down and look at it. I think that it is all about Rob, he is the business part of the squad. I really think that the others pretty much do whatever he says and you can see that all their videos have changed to what he wanted to do. They are just rich and youtube famous
Ted, not true at all, but those are mere assumptions you're making with no factual bases. TH-camrs can not be famous without subs. These guys have worked hard to get what they have and probably deserve it, but your jealousy is quite apparent.
Leon Koppeschaar my support is with my family. TH-cam is just entertainment, and not to be take to the state of mind you're in drama queen. I watch all of them an enjoy watching all of them...no sides...nobodies picking teams here. They are old enough to make their own decisions and don't need mine or your approvals. They have all said what happened and no one has any resentment towards anyone. Just enjoy the vidja's and shut up.
Leading off of your point about Jon, ap, and flair being kids, in my opinion and my thought is they moved to Texas because yes they're kids and lunkers can be a part of it while still being around his wife and kids. I think it was just a loss for one of the members. If they would've gone to where mike lives, I think rob would not be able to make it. That's just my opinion. I think mike made a smart move
Andrew55 I'm pretty sure he will because they all work with MTB and will definitely be at Icast and the bassmaster classic. There might be a few trips with blacktiph or Scott Martin too
Good Job mike, recently started watching your videos and have really enjoined binge watching them. Takes a real man to put your family first, I can tell you love to fish for the love of it and not necessarily the money and you love your family, to me that puts you leagues above the rest. Keep up the good work!
10 minutes summed up into a sentence, Mike had a life set up in Maryland with a long time girlfriend, and house, and couldn't take years of his life to move to Texas and live like a bachelor. Pretty simple and reasonable. Unlike Rob who already lives in Texas with a wife and kid, it wasn't a big deal to commute to and from the "googan" house.
exactly, he has a house, not sure how he got it but he has one, don't work a 9-5, travels to fish and get paid for TH-cam, what else do you need until this TH-cam fishing shenanigans fade
He got his house by being a former part owner of a gaming company. Not to mention veteran's pay and other sources of legal income that made him legimate money like part ownership in a coffee company as well. His own apparel line that sells out like crazy... So yeah those are just a couple reasons as to why he already had a house in a state he grew up in and met his high school sweetheart in and is about to move into a brand new house as well. Stop hating on people when you have no knowledge of the person and what they have done or been through to get to where they are today. Dunskie.
mike, family comes first even if emily is your gf. you have gained so much respect from me. if i could sub twice i would :) you will be great still. challenge: googans vs 1rod
@@kevinnguyen4814 agreed, I'm kind of lost. I thought there were 6 googans in the start. Was Flair not a googan? Rackley, 1rod, Jon B, Peric, Lunkers and Flair makes 6 total.
Mike, I never comment on videos, and I doubt you'll even see this, but I want you to know that I think this video is pure class on your part. Your videos brighten my day every time you upload. Do your thing, man! Much love and respect to you.
Success is measured from 2 perspectives. One is from your eyes, and what your satisfied with. The other perspective is what others want from you and what your worth to them. After years of management I came to the realization, that my only worth to most, was what I am worth to "them" at that time and moment, and how much they can get out of me, regardless what it cost me in personal and family time. None of the companies gave a crap the second they thought they couldn't get me to sacrifice even more of my life for them. Now I am poor with my life living simple and in an RV and I fish a lot, hunt a lot, and we're the happiest we've ever been in our entire lives.
Honestly the FAZE and OG house collabs lost their appeal very quickly to me and everyone's content got watered down because of it. I know the remaining Googan's have tried assuring us that all of their vids aren't going to be the same as each other's but I highly doubt they'll be able to keep that promise. Their vids have been basically the same recently already and they haven't even been living together yet. I feel like going solo will be better in the long run. Having the independence to do what you want, when you want, how you want, instead of being tied down due to contractual obligations actually gives you more opportunity for unique content than the Googan sQuad.
Cody Odom yeah their content is gettin watered down, saw lunkers video on my subscriptions, and was like, fk not interesting no more, i like them doing their own stuff with some colabs
I get it Mike, I really do. You're an 26(?) year old man who's been in a relationship for a long time. To jeopardize something like that for the sake of moving 1,000 miles to live with your buddies seems irresponsible and down right immature. If you were in the same situation as the other Googans (young and single) it would make sense to be with them, from both a personal and business perspective. At the end of the day, I'll watch everyone's content and I'm just glad, on the surface at least, there seems to be no bad blood.
Chris Joseph yes exactly! People are bashing the others for leaving but they had nothing really to tie them down so why not? I love all them and their videos and this is a way for them to move forward and perhaps do better for themselves and so can 1Rod! I wish them all the best and hope they all do well!
peyton leaptrot This is true, but Rob isn't living in the house obviously. They purposely moved to the DFW area so Rob didn't have to move. Mike's choice, from the way he described it, came after he realized that being with his girlfriend and maybe future wife was more important than living with the Googan Squad a 1,000 miles away. A mature and responsible move on his part. Family > pleasing a bunch of 13 year olds on the internet.
Mad respect for you bro. As much as I would love to have a TH-cam fishing channel I would be afraid of it taking away what I love most about fishing. Their is business and then their is fishing, I go fishing to get away from business and all the other things in life that wear you out. Once you mix business with fishing it no longer would be fun in my opinion. God speed!
Mike added an incredible dimension to that group imo. I TOTALLY respect your decision to walk a different path. As men, that is what is needed at times. Im 53 so Ive come across those cross roads a few times in my life. Right decision, wrong decision its all subjective. Truth of the matter any choice we make takes us to just where we need to be presently. Nothing is by chance. I guess the Lake Fork guy was your replacement? "No comment" on that topic from me. Needless to say Im not subscribed to him any longer. Actually the only person (other than you) that Im subscribed to is Flair. I prefer his old format and content overall but some of his vids are interesting. As far as the Googan Channel, I respect what they have accomplished as young guys but I dont find the channel entertaining or informative at all. I do enjoy some of their baits though. Best of luck to all of you. Its not often folks can make a living doing something they love.
If one good thing came out of this, it's that there will be less Apbassin on your channel. I'm not one to call out other TH-camrs, but that kid represents everything that can go wrong when "entitled" meets "privileged." I know he's your friend, and that's cool, but I just can't watch him anymore, and I skip any video that features him.
Yeah, I can't bear to watch AP or Flair. Watching AP is like watching a Jerry Lewis movie. If I wanna watch a buffoon fish, I'll record my OWN exploits.
I had to make a similar decision in business. I found out who my real friends were. It wasn’t easy but I found new business partners who resonated with my passion for life.. keep em hooked bro. Love your vids🙏🏽
Snagalishus Man doesn't mean he's the original by any means, I've been watching john and Andrew for years before anyone knew 1rod, don't get me wrong I love this channel and will continue to learn from it but this comment was dumb
no need to hate.. damn man haha Just trying to show some love. I support all those guys too... Followed lots of fishing youtubers before 1rod as well but to me he took it to a different level. everyone's got their own opinions. lol
Atypical Outdoors I've been saying that this whole time. That's why I only watch lunkers Africa vid's because there both the same. I started with mike so I'll end with him
Honestly I think without mike the other guys channel wouldn't be big because before mike showed up fishing videos were all seriousness which didn't draw attention. However when mike showed up he brought in hype and I think a lot of young viewers liked it.
Been subscribed since 2013 I think. I found all the googan squad members through your channel. I agree with why your not doing it. Your always the best, bud. Ps. I personally think it's messed up that it was decided for all them to move to Texas. it was probably because Rob is married with a kid, that was probably his excuse. but your the man Mike
they moved to texas because people from the south have no use in watching ice fishing videos made by peric, jon, and flair, i can imagine that texas was chosen because it would be easy for rob because he has a kid and wife as well when jon and peric dont have wives or famillies yet but also so they can make open water fishing videos all year long
SizzleBacon I'd rather see fisherman struggling and trying to find the right technique to find bass. sorry but places like Texas and Florida are very easy to catch bass.
I fully understand why they came to Texas, as it makes sense on several levels; not just for Rob's family, year-round fishing (without ice), plentiful lakes and rivers, proximity to other states with good fishing, but also keep in mind that some of the others that they collab with are here as well (inlcuding LFG, TRF, etc). With that said, I also think that Mike did the wise thing, as I'm skeptical that this house thing is going to work out...
LunkersTV negotiates said contract for the whole Googan Squad One Googan realizes that this contract may not be in his best interests Said Googan decides to back out, but because he is the most influential Googan, this means the rest wont make as much money LunkersTv see's this as a betrayal - Tweets out that Mike is a "Buddy Fucker" The group decides that if Mike doesn't want to help them make more money they must move on without him Mike is kicked out of Googan Squad.
i could not agree with this assignment any more. If anyone been Blue Falconing any one it was lunkers on mike. riding on his channel to gain subs. I don't know he just seems really shady to me. So i look at it like you do. He sweet talked a good deal on the strength of the group plus mike to MTB. Then mike's lawyer saw some things in the contract that maybe were not in mike's interest since he has the most subs and is the top draw plus home situation so he bailed. Lunkers is pissed that his cash gets lowered so he calls out mike as a buddy fucker. Maybe i am older so i not going to be into to watching kid drama new channel i want to see fishing and learn new things. I have a feeling a lot of there new stuff is going to be drama related. So not interested in that.
I couldn't agree more. TBH I feel a bit bad for the 3 youngsters still left. They all have had channels for years before it was about money, that's love of the game. Lunkers bought many of his subs through collabs, and throwing cash around. 20k on an off roader that he left with demolition ranch (Buying subs), 7k on a rifle then he cries he's just trying to feed his family. I wouldn't trust him or his mentor Hector. Rob is playing them like a guitar, and they don't know any better. Anyone else think it's strange the only one with a college degree realized this squad wasn't for them. "Without 1 rod the contract isn't as strong" No shit.
AP is an actual leech to that group what does he provide in terms of either quality or uniqueness to that group. Without Googan squad peric wouldn't even have half of his subs.
Samuel Chhabra I agree. Peric's sub count definitely would not be where it's at if it hadn't been for Jon and the squad but he definitely brings stuff the table. Wouldn't be a proper squad vid without peric crashing a drone or just screwing something up in some funny kind of way.
Dude, admit it, you just didn't want to commit to living with Peric... It's okay, I wouldn't either. Honestly, I think what you did was wise. The Googan house has some potential, I'm sure, but it could also go down in flames... Part of what made the collaborations successful in the past was one guy leaving his element to go fish in another guy's element, and vice versa... but now they are all in the same element, which makes me lose some interest right off the bat. I'll hang in there with them for a little while to see what's in store, but I'm not holding my breath...
Watching 1rod not in his happy voice while explaining why he wasn't in the Googan Squad anymore, definitely mad me feel pretty sad. I hope there isn't to much beef and yall at least do collaborations in the future.
Yo Money is not the be all end all. You are already living your dream . This channel is doing better than you ever expected. There is always opportunities out there , when that one comes that fits you , you'll know it. Much respect Fish on bro
You did the right thing man! Those big wig corporate people pay lots of money to lawyers that write those contracts. They wouldn't put you in a mansion and fly you around the world if it wasn't profitable *for them* . They want to reap your profits and basically own your content. Happens to musicians every day.
handicapitation first of all, he's taking about a small-time youtube group him and a few of his friends made. not some big ass mega corporation, it takes about five seconds to deduce that. secondly, the other members of the group were annoyed because he backed out of the group on short notice right as they were planning a huge project.
Yes he's talking about a small-time group, but apparently you missed the part about the contract (written by a corporation, not his friends), and apparently you have no clue how those contracts work. It doesn't have to be a "mega-corp" (which I never even said it was lol) to write a contract that screws over the content creators out of their ownership or profits. Also the details of the contract were never discussed to the public, so you have no clue what it says. In addition I have seen time and time again, from small TH-camrs to big time musicians and film makers, getting screwed out of their royalty checks because they signed a contract without understanding what it meant. Often those contracts state in fancy lawyer talk, you work as an employee getting paid up front and the company owns the rights to the content created, meaning they get the recurring profits over time. Also he backed out of the group once he had the contract read over by a lawyer, so there is obviously something there that is not in his best interest.
handicapitation i agree that one should never sign a contract without knowing full well what it means and what it holds them too, but the googan squad and "big-wig corporate guys" have nothing to do with eachother. in this situation, i don't think anyone is trying to keep Mike around just to benefit themselves. the other members are a little pissed that he backed out at the very last second, that is all.
WindyCityBassin I'm also from the Chicago area, and just subbed because I've fished 5 times this year and haven't caught squat, maybe I can learn something from you since you're also from here.
No need to explain yourself, stand by your decisions. I don't agree with some things that you say and do but i appreciate what good you contribute to the fishing community.
A contract shouldn't separate them, mike pretty much started the TH-cam fishing trend and helped them grow to the channels they are today, not hating on the other guys though.
Cole McCandless different audiences I guess. I have a far greater appreciation for fluke's content than anything the googans are putting out. Jon B is the exception of course.
It doesn't matter he is by far the best out of all because he does things that are reasonable and affordable, inspiring other people to get out and fish. Honestly, who could afford to go to Africa. It just makes people jealous. Also he has the most subs of all and he deserves them 100%. Best of luck and I hope you surpass the rest of the squad in the future!👍
i have to agree. I couldnt care less about fishing in Africa. i use to watch a few of the guys videos because i like seeing what gear other people are using to catch different fish, in different regions in their repected climates. I dont give a shit what the order at Carl's Jr., or how stressed they ate about getting home after an out of state booty call. It went from fishing videos to person life updates... i dont know which video is which, so i stopped watching altogether.
1 rod ur the man.. mad respect for pulling out of the squad. It isnt easy to just get Up And leave.... always enjoyed watching your videos of u getting loud and excited of hookn toad bass that's the greatest feeling hands down I do the same fresh or salt water fishing and people look at me like I'm crazy haha lol and ya it's rough to just go especially being in a relationship that long ... just know as good as you fish and as much support you have world wide good things are coming your way Bruddah ... keep posting and keep casting my friend good things are coming for ya
Don't worry about it Mike. While I like most of the rest of the squad, it seems to me that they are very petty and pretty immature with the exception of Lunkers. You have a life and a future separate from theirs and it really shouldn't be that big of a deal for them to understand that. You are the most real and honest of the group and that is why you have more subscribers than the rest of them. Keep on trucking and we'll keep watching.
So you didn't want to be the Jake Paul of the fishing world. Nothing wrong with that. I realize I'm diving into this situation over a year later and I barely even knew this group was a thing, but from the clips I've watched of your collabs I always preferred your own videos over the joint ones. The vibe the other guys gave off was a bit off putting. That's just me obviously, but I guess it doesn't really matter anymore considering you seem to have stopped TH-cam all together at this point. Oh well. Hopefully you have better things going on. TH-camrs come and go and it's very easy to get burnt out on it. A lot of work for a very unpredictable form of income.
1Rod has more subscribers than any member of the googan squad. Sounds like they are butthurt because they didn't get 1robs sub base, so MTB downsized the contract. I bet this whole thing backfires and they lose subs lol.
If you listened to anything he said, He said they were upset he backed out of the contract at the last minute. It was Mike's decision to not be part of the group because he felt that he could not fully commit. They are all still friends and will still collab in the near future.
The other members did their own video explaining the situation. That one and this one explains it. Both groups said the same thing. There's no hard feelings (as far as what both parties are presenting" and do have plans to collab together again.
001fishman u can tell he held back at some points of he's conversation and if he felt like he work hard to get to where he is now to maybe lose or risk he's future for jonb,flair, apbassin no way.
Mike, you're the reason why i have enjoyed the TH-cam fishing community so much. I have learned so much from watching you man. And tbh, I don't care about drone footage, drama, or watching someone flaunt their expensive equipment, their "love life"(peric lol), and their "googan house." I mean, I've enjoyed watching the googan squad a lot, but the reason i got into these guys was because of you. An average guy, having fun fishing, and teaching us how to be better fisherman. Just keep doing you man, id rather watch you like i always had.
I have so much respect for you man! Keep making great vids you're doing awesome. And thanks for all the fishing tips, you've made to sport more interesting for me
Its alright. You didn't need those guys anyways. You can grow your channel without them. They think their plan is going to work out but let me tell you this... Those guys don't yet comprehend what it would really feel like to live with a friend(s). When you live with someone you both will have dislikes on things that happen around the house. They just don't know it yet because they're too caught up in the midst of excitement. Sooner or later the googan squad will be something of the past and then everyone will go back to their own lifestyle. Trust me on this. Keep up the great work.
I agree with you but I can understand why the squad needs to strike the iron while it's hot. Like you said, this will all end soon and they will realize they may have to work a boring 9-5 job like most people. Like any fad, this will eventually fade and that TH-cam money will be gone. People will either get TH-cam fatigue or just grow up and move on with their lives. The job market is tough out there, get the money while you're still young..
The rest of the squad don't realise how down to earth and friendly you are, even though you are annoying at times you are a good and honest friend. I'd fish with you anyday Mike, keep fishing
Honestly, I only ever realized that 1Rod1Reel was ever in the Googan Squad recently. I always "knew" about the Googans but I've only ever been subbed to 1Rod & Jon. Jon's editing and charm, 1Rod's genuine nature and attitude and love to encourage and teach other's to fish really have you two tied as my top favorite fishing channels. I'd never hold ill will towards either of them for deciding to take different paths in life. I sincerely hope no one else would either.
If you don't feel a business contact is no good for you then you should not sign it. Sound to me like you made the right decision for you and your family. Hope everything works out for everyone. Keep up the good work.
Mike, I know there's folks out there who'd kill for this opportunity! You got my full respect for choosing the right path for you and your family. I have been a long time fan and follower on twitter etc. I know how great it must be to have MTB backing and footing all these unique and (sometimes) forced collaborations, but in a way I have already referred to the MTB crib as a Playboy mansion of sorts and respectively "Googans" ~ "Bunnies" and MTB ~ Pimp All of these fishing youtubers are where they are for a good reason - hard consistent grind fishing, editing and posting quality content, but the algorithm and collaborations definitely have boosted all of y'all Do what you love and love what you do because life's too short!
Not true at all. Rob has a family and is perfectly sound with the move. Just because Mike wanted something different does not make any of these guys bad. Stop jumping to conclusions based on assumptions.
States my statement is untrue based on assumption. However, you supply assumptions and opinions in an effort to validate your beleifs. I will believe it's not about money when they make their videos non monitized.
Dont Worry , your comment was based on assumption. Did they say all they wanted was money...no. Did Mike say all he wanted was quality of life...no. Those are your assumptions, and apparently reading and assimilation are difficult for you. I said, "Rob has a family" which is true. Then I said, "Rob is perfectly sound with the move", move meaning contract...which is also true. Then I said, "Mike wanted something different, does not make any of these guys bad", which is also true. These are not attempts to validate my "beleifs" (seriously, that's how you spell it), those are called observations. Despite your hatred or side picking, I hope they all make money and have a good quality of life. They are not on You Tube to go broke. Geez, just a little common sense...please.
Dave Phillips I am still failing to see your evidence proving my statements false other than your assumptions based on the way you interpret ones statements. I never claimed my statements weren't assumtions, you are the one creating an argument on the Internet over your beliefs. Rather you feel your feelings and view are correct is irrelevant. They are still based on your opinions and assumptions of some facts and articulations. I have spread no hatred towards anyone. I have a really crazy suggestion for you. If you don't like something you read, Ignore it and move on instead of creating an argument because you beleive you are right in every aspect on the subject matter.
Thank you Mike for being a class act. That's the kind of guy I always thought you were and you didn't let me down. Stay focused on your own content because we all love it and many of us never would have even heard of the others without seeing your recommended list. Good on ya!!
You are wise beyond your years. You had a gut feeling and you made the right decision. Over the years your decision will look even better. God bless you!
No loss mike I stopped watching everyone but your videos after I sent emails and commented on a bunch of videos about wanting to send them custom made spinner baits and got 0 response. Your the best cause you care about your subs.
+Thomas Anders appreciate the support bro! But to be fair we all get dozens of emails everyday so it can be difficult to keep up with messages sometimes :P
+1Rod1ReelFishing yeah I'm aware didn't care all that much just fell out of the habit of watching everyone but you after that, would you be interested in me sending you some? I pretty much make them to order but I've had huge success with them myself. My favorite is 3/8 ounce black head with gold flake along with a copper Colorado blade.
+Artie Bellini the point of me getting in touch with them was to make sure they would actually want them 😂 I don't want to take the time and resources to make them to have the guys just throw them away lol. I pour my own lead paint the baits make the skirts paint the blades if need be. Its pretty involved
Dang OneRod. You were the dude who got me into bass fishing and I'ma be subbed and watch every video you ever make as long as your makin content because the FIRE you lit under my butt to go catch bass is unreal.
What’s crazy is... the Googans aren’t really Staying in that House or Together like that anymore.. they All are Able to do their Own things.. and come together when it matters... I feel bad that they parted ways for contractual issues that Don’t seem to be a Hinderance now...smh
A couple days late on this vid, my bad :P New fishing vids coming this week!
1Rod1ReelFishing first to like
1Rod1ReelFishing hi mike you the best
1Rod1ReelFishing I know you have to make decisions but this is a big mistake, you had a great potential of going pro with your friends but whatevs
1Rod1ReelFishing where in Florida are you?
1Rod1ReelFishing lol that plane at 2:12.
Mike,
We're still happy to be working with you and we appreciate all you've done with us over the past few years and we know 2017 will continue to be a great year for you, Googan or not. We're happy to be working with all of you guys in whatever way is best for each individual person and we look forward to another amazing year!
Mystery Tackle Box would love to be sponsored by you! lol obviously not on this username. will be starting channel soon once bay area storm is over!
Mystery Tackle Box
Thanks for being positive to mike love u guys at MTB keep up the great boxes and tight lines
Well said MTB.
Thank you for continuing your partnership with 1Rod1ReelFishing.
MTB! You just made me Team Mystery Tackle box! well said!
Who else is watching this in 2019 when he just rejoined them😂
Yeah, I only started watching Mike a couple months ago. I have no clue about any of this stuff. I’d never heard of the Googan Squad before a few weeks ago.
Just watched the re- join video before this
2021 baby
@@jmanbgg same
I’m watching this in 2022
Mike...just so you know, you will ALWAYS be in the Asian Squad. nothing will ever change that. :)
Extreme Philly Fishing I am a white boy from Illinois but I love bass fishing. Can I be an honorary member of the Asian invasion!?
can i be an honorary member too? Been with you since 10k. (At least on my other account, this is my video account)
ASIAN SQUAAAAAAAD
Pateick JEwSEr Thank you! Tight lines and fish on! :)
Yeah your right over 160 species of fish yeah he definitely sucks
Mike, Huge respect for you. I can tell that was a tough decision and that kind of deal is tailor made for single guys. It took a lot of guts to pull out of it. It's also easy to tell that you love Emily a lot. Mad respect. Keep blowing it up.
Flukemaster you the men
I agree. Honestly, I think the house might spell the end for the Googan squad; what makes collaborations interesting is one person leaving their element to go experience someone else's element, but now they are all in the same element. Cool that they are here in Texas and all, but I have my concerns... especially for Peric's life and Rob and John's sanity; I would never sign a contract to live with Peric, haha
Flukemaster is one of the classiest guys on TH-cam, sorry I ever doubted you!
Flukemaster one of the greatest guys on TH-cam, as well as Mike. The whole squad is great as well, but what are they going to do in ten years when they want to get married? I'm huge into fishing, but that's a lot of commitment for bit even being pro.
Flukemaster But Lake Fork and Lunker's are both married, how is it for single guys?
Mike, life crushed or not, you have a beautiful wife and a son. That’s all you need. Have been with you for 4 years. Keep it up
Honestly Mike, I think you kinda-sorta dodged the bullet on that one.
TH-cam is the most successful media venture in modern history not because it follows the traditional formula of legacy media (wherein consumer and creator interact with one another through a commercial intermediary) but because it has created an entirely new dynamic. Creators, for the most part, interact directly with their audience, and are therefore not beholden to agendas, constraints, or financial obligations.
So, whilst the rest of the guys are most likely making a sound financial decision short-term, they might (and I stress this, might) be sacrificing the very thing that allowed their channels to prosper in the first place; unabridged creative freedom.
Who is watching This on 2019
Me
You
Me
I can’t imagine how stupid he feels looking back at this
@@SgtSlime365 I can't imagine how stupid you sound....... at least he had the sportsmanship,heart, and soul to come clean on film heart to hearts, didn't discredit no one,gave them all full credit (except flair) for how skilled they are
Who’s watching this after he was voted back in the googan squad??
Thekidfiancialadvisor - yep I forgot
You know it
I guess me, but I didn’t know lol
Thekidfiancialadvisor - me
I had no idea
Nothing tears friends apart like moving in together.
MattHD and business deals... it changes the dynamics ...
Jason Pittman you never truly know some one until you live with them
And until you make money with them.
Making money with them is fine. It's when you add in the business dynamic and decision making related to making money. It's like you can be a coworker with a friend, but when you have to have to go from friend/coworker to supervisor of that person then the dynamic will change. It's similar in business partnerships when decision have to be made. Compromise is not always an option in the context of those relationships and the result is that feelings can get hurt. It's the "I thought u were my friend" or "thought you had my back" complex lol... it sucks.
MattHD exactly what happened to me and my group of friends. I'm still friends with all of them but, a few of them no longer can be in the same room. Good for you Mike.. I would've done the same thing. Family first!
Mike, with the fire you have to create unique fishing content, I have no doubts that you will continue to be the most successful fisherman out there! Don't worry about the negativity bud, I've still got your back. Any time you wanna come down to Austin or College Station, just let me know. Always happy to put you on some fish 👍
TylersReelFishing my boy.
TylersReelFishing This is why TRF is my favorite, just an all around great guy, so much respect for this young man.
TylersReelFishing love your vids man.
TylersReelFishing ur so awesome
Gar you say? Hope you're uploading some vids of it I just subbed.
Who just pulled up after seeing the new kidnapping video 👀👀
same
Yep
me
Joseph Ray yep! I need some backstory for how/why this all happened!!!
me
litterly the most gentleman way you could ever do a video like this, respect
alex Thompson are you my brother
Mike at the end of everyone's life no one says I wish I would have made more money. They wish for more time with the ones they love. You made the right choice man. You don't want what you love to do end up being an unbearable chore. Keep making videos and have fun homie I'll keep watching as always bro!
That's deep
Seth Fishalot deeper than atlantis
Cash rules everything
FUCK PERIC FOR REMOVING MIKE FROM HIS SUGGEST CHANNEL!
There must something going on we never know, Mike didnt wanna say it all
WELCOME BACK TO THE GOOGAN SQUAD 💥💥💥💥
*I will always like Mike, I've been here since the beginning of his channel. He always puts up great videos with variety, and his personality is always interesting and funny. Even since he is out of the Googan squad I will always watch him. Mike will always be the greatest fishing TH-camr ever.*
Yes!
I rarely comment on videos, and I could care less about this bullshit TH-cam drama that seems to be common now between the fishing youtubers. However, I can tell mike is sincerely upset about not being able to move into the googan house. I can also understand his reasons. I'm 27 with a serious gf that I plan to marry and she has a great job. It would be unfair for me to ask her to up and move or just leave her to go make collaboration videos. Also, Jon, flair and ap are kids. They are able to make this move and good for them. I'm glad they are taking opportunities and running with them. But I feel if you asked rob to move across the country things might be a bit different. Maybe it's just a coincidence that the googan house is close to rob. Keep doing your thing mike.
Dustin Jennette when you really brake it down and look at it. I think that it is all about Rob, he is the business part of the squad. I really think that the others pretty much do whatever he says and you can see that all their videos have changed to what he wanted to do. They are just rich and youtube famous
Ted, not true at all, but those are mere assumptions you're making with no factual bases. TH-camrs can not be famous without subs. These guys have worked hard to get what they have and probably deserve it, but your jealousy is quite apparent.
Leon Koppeschaar my support is with my family. TH-cam is just entertainment, and not to be take to the state of mind you're in drama queen. I watch all of them an enjoy watching all of them...no sides...nobodies picking teams here. They are old enough to make their own decisions and don't need mine or your approvals. They have all said what happened and no one has any resentment towards anyone. Just enjoy the vidja's and shut up.
Leading off of your point about Jon, ap, and flair being kids, in my opinion and my thought is they moved to Texas because yes they're kids and lunkers can be a part of it while still being around his wife and kids. I think it was just a loss for one of the members. If they would've gone to where mike lives, I think rob would not be able to make it. That's just my opinion. I think mike made a smart move
his lawyer businessman friend is catfish and carp
He has a good one if true
Scott Martin is one of best anglers in the country... that's all he uses on soft plastics is googan baits lol
Lamar Oishi for real
I hope the googans will still colab with mike, he's a good guy and I'm gonna miss those vids if they don't
Andrew55 I'm pretty sure he will because they all work with MTB and will definitely be at Icast and the bassmaster classic. There might be a few trips with blacktiph or Scott Martin too
Signing that contract is like signing your life away. Glad you made the right choice!
The greed and jealousy is starting to get to their heads.. Im glad you left. Fuck em, fuck em, fuck em
KidProfitz , Yeah , the sale out has began
The Googan Squad is now "the SELLOUT squad". No Googan's without Mike.
Good Job mike, recently started watching your videos and have really enjoined binge watching them. Takes a real man to put your family first, I can tell you love to fish for the love of it and not necessarily the money and you love your family, to me that puts you leagues above the rest. Keep up the good work!
10 minutes summed up into a sentence,
Mike had a life set up in Maryland with a long time girlfriend, and house, and couldn't take years of his life to move to Texas and live like a bachelor. Pretty simple and reasonable. Unlike Rob who already lives in Texas with a wife and kid, it wasn't a big deal to commute to and from the "googan" house.
exactly, he has a house, not sure how he got it but he has one, don't work a 9-5, travels to fish and get paid for TH-cam, what else do you need until this TH-cam fishing shenanigans fade
He got his house by being a former part owner of a gaming company. Not to mention veteran's pay and other sources of legal income that made him legimate money like part ownership in a coffee company as well. His own apparel line that sells out like crazy... So yeah those are just a couple reasons as to why he already had a house in a state he grew up in and met his high school sweetheart in and is about to move into a brand new house as well. Stop hating on people when you have no knowledge of the person and what they have done or been through to get to where they are today. Dunskie.
Good for you man for sticking up for yourself and thinking of what's best for you and your loved ones. Hope it works out for everyone involved 👊🏻
watching 2019???🤔🤔😂😂
FlickzFN Who’s watching in July 2019??
Me
Ye ye
me
His lisp is so bad here
Always supporting you Mike
Rod SV he doesn't give a shit
Jrowe56 ok
QC BASSIN fort okay Hahahaha
mike, family comes first even if emily is your gf. you have gained so much respect from me. if i could sub twice i would :) you will be great still.
challenge: googans vs 1rod
in another two or three years ... that was a million dollar mistake
CHRIS S multimillion dollar mistake already.
What happened, lol i stopped watching all these fishing TH-camrs, and need to be caught up
Flair is taking over the game now
@@kevinnguyen4814 agreed, I'm kind of lost. I thought there were 6 googans in the start. Was Flair not a googan? Rackley, 1rod, Jon B, Peric, Lunkers and Flair makes 6 total.
@@BluntSagginz I thought Rackley was the new one in 1Rod replacement? I could be wrong, like i said i dont remember lol
1rod=legend
Like if you agree
Griffin Geeslin wack
Griffin Geeslin 1rod1ledgend
Cisco Kid shut up bro he's already having a hard time
Cisco Kid hater/loser
I'm disliking this commwnt
Mike, I never comment on videos, and I doubt you'll even see this, but I want you to know that I think this video is pure class on your part. Your videos brighten my day every time you upload. Do your thing, man! Much love and respect to you.
@Sun Cease youre a loser
@Zachary Walter yeah he was respectful in the video but if you read comments he hears every comment bashing the googan squad cuz hes a two-faced punk
Success is measured from 2 perspectives. One is from your eyes, and what your satisfied with. The other perspective is what others want from you and what your worth to them.
After years of management I came to the realization, that my only worth to most, was what I am worth to "them" at that time and moment, and how much they can get out of me, regardless what it cost me in personal and family time. None of the companies gave a crap the second they thought they couldn't get me to sacrifice even more of my life for them. Now I am poor with my life living simple and in an RV and I fish a lot, hunt a lot, and we're the happiest we've ever been in our entire lives.
AndyD 💪🏾🤘
Honestly the FAZE and OG house collabs lost their appeal very quickly to me and everyone's content got watered down because of it. I know the remaining Googan's have tried assuring us that all of their vids aren't going to be the same as each other's but I highly doubt they'll be able to keep that promise. Their vids have been basically the same recently already and they haven't even been living together yet. I feel like going solo will be better in the long run. Having the independence to do what you want, when you want, how you want, instead of being tied down due to contractual obligations actually gives you more opportunity for unique content than the Googan sQuad.
Cody Odom ya there goose hunting trip was literally the same thing on each channel except 1 rod wasint there
Cody Odom yeah their content is gettin watered down, saw lunkers video on my subscriptions, and was like, fk not interesting no more, i like them doing their own stuff with some colabs
I get it Mike, I really do. You're an 26(?) year old man who's been in a relationship for a long time. To jeopardize something like that for the sake of moving 1,000 miles to live with your buddies seems irresponsible and down right immature. If you were in the same situation as the other Googans (young and single) it would make sense to be with them, from both a personal and business perspective. At the end of the day, I'll watch everyone's content and I'm just glad, on the surface at least, there seems to be no bad blood.
Chris Joseph yes exactly! People are bashing the others for leaving but they had nothing really to tie them down so why not? I love all them and their videos and this is a way for them to move forward and perhaps do better for themselves and so can 1Rod! I wish them all the best and hope they all do well!
Chris Joseph wrong, lunkerstv has a wife and kid
peyton leaptrot This is true, but Rob isn't living in the house obviously. They purposely moved to the DFW area so Rob didn't have to move. Mike's choice, from the way he described it, came after he realized that being with his girlfriend and maybe future wife was more important than living with the Googan Squad a 1,000 miles away. A mature and responsible move on his part. Family > pleasing a bunch of 13 year olds on the internet.
Real mates will support each other not hate.
sometimes the best deal you make is the one you didnt....
Robert Cockey best advice ever!!
glbtf1 whats up!
Mad respect for you bro. As much as I would love to have a TH-cam fishing channel I would be afraid of it taking away what I love most about fishing. Their is business and then their is fishing, I go fishing to get away from business and all the other things in life that wear you out. Once you mix business with fishing it no longer would be fun in my opinion. God speed!
Mike added an incredible dimension to that group imo. I TOTALLY respect your decision to walk a different path. As men, that is what is needed at times. Im 53 so Ive come across those cross roads a few times in my life. Right decision, wrong decision its all subjective. Truth of the matter any choice we make takes us to just where we need to be presently. Nothing is by chance. I guess the Lake Fork guy was your replacement? "No comment" on that topic from me. Needless to say Im not subscribed to him any longer. Actually the only person (other than you) that Im subscribed to is Flair. I prefer his old format and content overall but some of his vids are interesting. As far as the Googan Channel, I respect what they have accomplished as young guys but I dont find the channel entertaining or informative at all. I do enjoy some of their baits though. Best of luck to all of you. Its not often folks can make a living doing something they love.
If one good thing came out of this, it's that there will be less Apbassin on your channel. I'm not one to call out other TH-camrs, but that kid represents everything that can go wrong when "entitled" meets "privileged." I know he's your friend, and that's cool, but I just can't watch him anymore, and I skip any video that features him.
Same
Yeah, I can't bear to watch AP or Flair. Watching AP is like watching a Jerry Lewis movie. If I wanna watch a buffoon fish, I'll record my OWN exploits.
123gamerman someone is jealous
Lol. Rich kids, amiright?
kool bro
#give1rod1morechance
Get this to number one comment to get the googan squad to let him back in
Ethan Lassen he doesn't need them. Besides he made the best decision he could for himself. Why can't you respect that?
They didn't kick him out he left by his own decision. It was fully up to him and he chose to leave due to the circumstances.
Ethan Lassen lets get it
And you just know it was 1rod's girlfriend that ruined it for him.
I had to make a similar decision in business. I found out who my real friends were. It wasn’t easy but I found new business partners who resonated with my passion for life.. keep em hooked bro. Love your vids🙏🏽
hey man, it's a hard choice, they don't blame you for it. I still like watching your videos. keep it up man.
Wait, so if Rob isn't living in the crib beacuse he has his own house and wife/kid, why couldn't they let you be part of it and still collab at least?
Braden Nielsen robs house is like 5-10 minutes away from there new house
Braden Nielsen he lives in Texas pretty close to the Googan house
Braden Nielsen rob lives near the googan house so it doesnt affect him
so why didnt they do it in Maryland? Will rob still be in the googan squad? 0.o....tune in for the next episode of Dragon ball z to find out.
because everythings bigger in texas
the NEW Googan Squad is: 1Rod, Reggie, that big kid with the private pond, and that old dude Kim that pretended he didn't know how to fish
sendtorich Don’t forget guest appearances by Nikki and their Dad!
@@apf777 Nikki = MUCH hotter than Peric
And jon
sendtorich X force
you are one of the originals. the best around. #1rod1reelfishing
l3adabing no, no he really isn't 😂 he's like the latest channel to be popular
+Tanner Scanlan 1rod has more subs than any of the other googans, so it that sense he more popular than the rest
Snagalishus Man doesn't mean he's the original by any means, I've been watching john and Andrew for years before anyone knew 1rod, don't get me wrong I love this channel and will continue to learn from it but this comment was dumb
no need to hate.. damn man haha Just trying to show some love. I support all those guys too... Followed lots of fishing youtubers before 1rod as well but to me he took it to a different level. everyone's got their own opinions. lol
Honestly it's a good thing, because your videos will be different from theirs!
Atypical Outdoors right? seeing them all post the same material was boring.
O_JO Yup, I feel the same way...
Atypical Outdoors I've been saying that this whole time. That's why I only watch lunkers Africa vid's because there both the same. I started with mike so I'll end with him
I agree, mike is a good dude!
I see all these comments saying he missed out on millions,I guess people still dont realize money aint everything 😒
Family over money, its always more rewarding.
@@superdaber97 well his family went 2 shit for some reason
You can be part of my salty squad
Eyy landshark
Landshark Fishing, me too?
Landshark Fishing Mike is in Florida and your in Florida... the plot thickens
That is nice
TJ Rivera and let's be real Florida fishing is better than Texas fishing lol
Let the hate begin
Honestly I think without mike the other guys channel wouldn't be big because before mike showed up fishing videos were all seriousness which didn't draw attention. However when mike showed up he brought in hype and I think a lot of young viewers liked it.
Glad you are now back in the sqaud and things are much better for you :D!
Been subscribed since 2013 I think. I found all the googan squad members through your channel. I agree with why your not doing it. Your always the best, bud. Ps. I personally think it's messed up that it was decided for all them to move to Texas. it was probably because Rob is married with a kid, that was probably his excuse. but your the man Mike
they moved to texas because people from the south have no use in watching ice fishing videos made by peric, jon, and flair, i can imagine that texas was chosen because it would be easy for rob because he has a kid and wife as well when jon and peric dont have wives or famillies yet but also so they can make open water fishing videos all year long
BassinFishGall well it is warm all year round and there are toads down there anyway
SizzleBacon I'd rather see fisherman struggling and trying to find the right technique to find bass. sorry but places like Texas and Florida are very easy to catch bass.
I fully understand why they came to Texas, as it makes sense on several levels; not just for Rob's family, year-round fishing (without ice), plentiful lakes and rivers, proximity to other states with good fishing, but also keep in mind that some of the others that they collab with are here as well (inlcuding LFG, TRF, etc). With that said, I also think that Mike did the wise thing, as I'm skeptical that this house thing is going to work out...
LunkersTV negotiates said contract for the whole Googan Squad
One Googan realizes that this contract may not be in his best interests
Said Googan decides to back out, but because he is the most influential Googan, this means the rest wont make as much money
LunkersTv see's this as a betrayal - Tweets out that Mike is a "Buddy Fucker"
The group decides that if Mike doesn't want to help them make more money they must move on without him
Mike is kicked out of Googan Squad.
Fishing With Z damn lunkers actually tweeted that?
i could not agree with this assignment any more. If anyone been Blue Falconing any one it was lunkers on mike. riding on his channel to gain subs. I don't know he just seems really shady to me. So i look at it like you do. He sweet talked a good deal on the strength of the group plus mike to MTB. Then mike's lawyer saw some things in the contract that maybe were not in mike's interest since he has the most subs and is the top draw plus home situation so he bailed. Lunkers is pissed that his cash gets lowered so he calls out mike as a buddy fucker. Maybe i am older so i not going to be into to watching kid drama new channel i want to see fishing and learn new things. I have a feeling a lot of there new stuff is going to be drama related. So not interested in that.
Exactly man, it may not be this obvious to the kids, but anyone a little older can see right through what Rob is about.
LOL yep! funny how quick he turned on a guy that helped him. Not a dude i would want to call a friend much less be in business with. Tight lines bud.
I couldn't agree more. TBH I feel a bit bad for the 3 youngsters still left. They all have had channels for years before it was about money, that's love of the game. Lunkers bought many of his subs through collabs, and throwing cash around. 20k on an off roader that he left with demolition ranch (Buying subs), 7k on a rifle then he cries he's just trying to feed his family.
I wouldn't trust him or his mentor Hector. Rob is playing them like a guitar, and they don't know any better. Anyone else think it's strange the only one with a college degree realized this squad wasn't for them. "Without 1 rod the contract isn't as strong" No shit.
Little did we know he would be back on the googan squad this day
AP is an actual leech to that group what does he provide in terms of either quality or uniqueness to that group. Without Googan squad peric wouldn't even have half of his subs.
Samuel Chhabra yes true
Samuel Chhabra I agree. Peric's sub count definitely would not be where it's at if it hadn't been for Jon and the squad but he definitely brings stuff the table. Wouldn't be a proper squad vid without peric crashing a drone or just screwing something up in some funny kind of way.
Samuel Chhabra AP is more unique than all the other guys, what are you talking about?
More unique... by unique you must mean special , by special I hope you mean special needs. Only way I can see you connecting unique to Peric.
Samuel Chhabra That's what makes peric interesting. Cuz you never know what stupid thing he might do.
Dude, admit it, you just didn't want to commit to living with Peric... It's okay, I wouldn't either.
Honestly, I think what you did was wise. The Googan house has some potential, I'm sure, but it could also go down in flames... Part of what made the collaborations successful in the past was one guy leaving his element to go fish in another guy's element, and vice versa... but now they are all in the same element, which makes me lose some interest right off the bat. I'll hang in there with them for a little while to see what's in store, but I'm not holding my breath...
This comment sums it up beautifully.
There is nothing wrong with peric lmao.
I respect you greatly
lol 7 months later and you are wrong!!
This comment aged well lol
The Googans don’t even watch your videos anymore and comment on them. I wouldn’t say they were ever your friends.
Watching 1rod not in his happy voice while explaining why he wasn't in the Googan Squad anymore, definitely mad me feel pretty sad. I hope there isn't to much beef and yall at least do collaborations in the future.
Googan Squad is like Walking Dead series without Glenn! Lol
More Than Fishing lol
More Than Fishing lol
More Than Fishing I hated Glenn. just putting that out there.
More Than Fishing I now right RIP glen
bich
Yo
Money is not the be all end all. You are already living your dream . This channel is doing better than you ever expected. There is always opportunities out there , when that one comes that fits you , you'll know it.
Much respect
Fish on bro
You did the right thing man! Those big wig corporate people pay lots of money to lawyers that write those contracts. They wouldn't put you in a mansion and fly you around the world if it wasn't profitable *for them* . They want to reap your profits and basically own your content. Happens to musicians every day.
handicapitation what the fuck does this comment have anything to do with what he's saying?
It has everything to do with what he's saying. Did you not watch the video or something?
handicapitation first of all, he's taking about a small-time youtube group him and a few of his friends made. not some big ass mega corporation, it takes about five seconds to deduce that. secondly, the other members of the group were annoyed because he backed out of the group on short notice right as they were planning a huge project.
Yes he's talking about a small-time group, but apparently you missed the part about the contract (written by a corporation, not his friends), and apparently you have no clue how those contracts work. It doesn't have to be a "mega-corp" (which I never even said it was lol) to write a contract that screws over the content creators out of their ownership or profits. Also the details of the contract were never discussed to the public, so you have no clue what it says. In addition I have seen time and time again, from small TH-camrs to big time musicians and film makers, getting screwed out of their royalty checks because they signed a contract without understanding what it meant. Often those contracts state in fancy lawyer talk, you work as an employee getting paid up front and the company owns the rights to the content created, meaning they get the recurring profits over time. Also he backed out of the group once he had the contract read over by a lawyer, so there is obviously something there that is not in his best interest.
handicapitation i agree that one should never sign a contract without knowing full well what it means and what it holds them too, but the googan squad and "big-wig corporate guys" have nothing to do with eachother. in this situation, i don't think anyone is trying to keep Mike around just to benefit themselves. the other members are a little pissed that he backed out at the very last second, that is all.
Mike, you're very welcome to fish with me here in Chicago. Let's make a new squad. Hit me up if you're ever in the area!
WindyCityBassin I live in Texas I'm down to make a new to
Same here Mike. Come on up to Michigan. We can fish anytime.
WindyCityBassin I'm also from the Chicago area, and just subbed because I've fished 5 times this year and haven't caught squat, maybe I can learn something from you since you're also from here.
WindyCityBassin same here Mike - Tennessee
Ill join!!!!!!! Floyd can join in too lol.
No need to explain yourself, stand by your decisions. I don't agree with some things that you say and do but i appreciate what good you contribute to the fishing community.
7 years? Time to pop the question!
Zach Bartlett marriage is pointless.
Hi Sal
You know once he pops the question, kids will come and fishing will be gone lol
KeatonCatlin007 He was messing around bro
is that question anal?
A contract shouldn't separate them, mike pretty much started the TH-cam fishing trend and helped them grow to the channels they are today, not hating on the other guys though.
Horkatosh Lord of Horkers actually flukemaster blazed the trail for all of these channels
He's also the most boring
Cole McCandless You spelled most informative wrong bro.
Danny Burris Just saying his content gets old real quick. There's a reason everyone passed him in subs
Cole McCandless different audiences I guess. I have a far greater appreciation for fluke's content than anything the googans are putting out. Jon B is the exception of course.
Who's here after the kidnapping video!!!
And we wanna know the truth about why 1Rod1Red is BACK on the Googan Squad!!!
probably because he has a house payment and a child now. gotta get that $$$
It doesn't matter he is by far the best out of all because he does things that are reasonable and affordable, inspiring other people to get out and fish. Honestly, who could afford to go to Africa. It just makes people jealous. Also he has the most subs of all and he deserves them 100%. Best of luck and I hope you surpass the rest of the squad in the future!👍
Honestly the best videos are when he colabs with someone less popular like his barber. Those were the best
avery brangi how does going to africa make people jealous
if you got jealous from the africa vids, you're probably under 14
He seems to have more joy doing this than anyone else. He may not be the best, but he tries to share wisdom and is more of an everyman.
i have to agree. I couldnt care less about fishing in Africa. i use to watch a few of the guys videos because i like seeing what gear other people are using to catch different fish, in different regions in their repected climates. I dont give a shit what the order at Carl's Jr., or how stressed they ate about getting home after an out of state booty call. It went from fishing videos to person life updates... i dont know which video is which, so i stopped watching altogether.
I was actually subscribed to you before the others. If it wasn't for you I would have never known about the others. Do your thing.
nosaj03 , same here , his was the first video of its kind I ever came across on TH-cam
nosaj03 , same here🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
1 rod ur the man.. mad respect for pulling out of the squad. It isnt easy to just get Up And leave.... always enjoyed watching your videos of u getting loud and excited of hookn toad bass that's the greatest feeling hands down I do the same fresh or salt water fishing and people look at me like I'm crazy haha lol and ya it's rough to just go especially being in a relationship that long ... just know as good as you fish and as much support you have world wide good things are coming your way Bruddah ... keep posting and keep casting my friend good things are coming for ya
Well made video, this may be one of your best and most engaging speeches you've posted on this channel, nice job!
Stars Fan yup
Don't worry about it Mike. While I like most of the rest of the squad, it seems to me that they are very petty and pretty immature with the exception of Lunkers. You have a life and a future separate from theirs and it really shouldn't be that big of a deal for them to understand that. You are the most real and honest of the group and that is why you have more subscribers than the rest of them. Keep on trucking and we'll keep watching.
RikkiTikkiTavi lunkers is kind of a buffoon. Lakeforkguy is solid until he smells fish lol
jon b seems to be a pretty down to earth and mature guy so idk
@@slowfaller an ARMY RANGER vet and family man a buffoon? Nah, I think you just showed who the buffoon was with your comment. Envious much?
So you didn't want to be the Jake Paul of the fishing world. Nothing wrong with that.
I realize I'm diving into this situation over a year later and I barely even knew this group was a thing, but from the clips I've watched of your collabs I always preferred your own videos over the joint ones. The vibe the other guys gave off was a bit off putting. That's just me obviously, but I guess it doesn't really matter anymore considering you seem to have stopped TH-cam all together at this point.
Oh well. Hopefully you have better things going on. TH-camrs come and go and it's very easy to get burnt out on it. A lot of work for a very unpredictable form of income.
Don't worry Mike's got something the googans don't.... two smoken hot sisters 😉👊🏼
Jason M peric abassin
Daniel Garcia I said Smoke'n hot, no offense to AP's sisters but they can't shine Nikki and Kimmi's shoes...
Jason M I agree 😆
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1Rod has more subscribers than any member of the googan squad. Sounds like they are butthurt because they didn't get 1robs sub base, so MTB downsized the contract. I bet this whole thing backfires and they lose subs lol.
If you listened to anything he said, He said they were upset he backed out of the contract at the last minute. It was Mike's decision to not be part of the group because he felt that he could not fully commit. They are all still friends and will still collab in the near future.
Joshua Lopez And that in backing out, the deal wouldn't be as good for the other 4.
The other members did their own video explaining the situation. That one and this one explains it. Both groups said the same thing. There's no hard feelings (as far as what both parties are presenting" and do have plans to collab together again.
001fishman u can tell he held back at some points of he's conversation and if he felt like he work hard to get to where he is now to maybe lose or risk he's future for jonb,flair, apbassin no way.
He likely held back because he doesn't want to discuss details of the contracts or spoil future plans for the other guys content.
Mike, you're the reason why i have enjoyed the TH-cam fishing community so much. I have learned so much from watching you man. And tbh, I don't care about drone footage, drama, or watching someone flaunt their expensive equipment, their "love life"(peric lol), and their "googan house." I mean, I've enjoyed watching the googan squad a lot, but the reason i got into these guys was because of you. An average guy, having fun fishing, and teaching us how to be better fisherman. Just keep doing you man, id rather watch you like i always had.
Mike u are the best TH-cam fisherman like if u agree 👌👌🎣🎣🎣
Fishing Life Uncut Angling Aaron would out fish any of these guys
Ive literally never clicked on a video this fast before.
Bucks Bass Fishing same
Kansas Bass Fishing I was waiting for this video him talking about it to come out.
I have so much respect for you man! Keep making great vids you're doing awesome. And thanks for all the fishing tips, you've made to sport more interesting for me
Its alright. You didn't need those guys anyways. You can grow your channel without them. They think their plan is going to work out but let me tell you this... Those guys don't yet comprehend what it would really feel like to live with a friend(s). When you live with someone you both will have dislikes on things that happen around the house. They just don't know it yet because they're too caught up in the midst of excitement. Sooner or later the googan squad will be something of the past and then everyone will go back to their own lifestyle. Trust me on this. Keep up the great work.
C. Hang Great Comment, much respect!
I agree with you but I can understand why the squad needs to strike the iron while it's hot. Like you said, this will all end soon and they will realize they may have to work a boring 9-5 job like most people. Like any fad, this will eventually fade and that TH-cam money will be gone. People will either get TH-cam fatigue or just grow up and move on with their lives. The job market is tough out there, get the money while you're still young..
C. Hang totally agree buddy!
i agree they will all go there own ways one day
C. Hang Rob from lunkerstv is a bitch. he's in it for the money and he's gonna screw over jon.b peric and flair.
ASIAN INVASION IS THE NEW GOOGAN SQUAD
ASIAN INVASION > GOOGAN SQUAD
EPF
JOHNNY BUI FISHING
1ROD
raWr Fishing
Noobangler
possibly
ZACH MERCHANT FISHING
AARON'S FISHING SHOW
SYMPLEX FISHING
TheMasterCasters I'll join Asian invasion😂 but I only have 140 subscribers😂
Texas Potato sorry bro it's gotta be someone I mentioned or if they induct you into it
toki wartooth Ahahahaa Mike and his fam
HAHA
Much respect buddy. I am a big fan of Googan Squad. You are definitely missed. Keep doing what you do. Chase your dreams. Tight lines buddy.
Ahh Mike, you're still my favorite fishing youtuber, keep doing your thing man, love the videos
The rest of the squad don't realise how down to earth and friendly you are, even though you are annoying at times you are a good and honest friend. I'd fish with you anyday Mike, keep fishing
Ciarand123 yeah for real I think his super chill out
Honestly, I only ever realized that 1Rod1Reel was ever in the Googan Squad recently. I always "knew" about the Googans but I've only ever been subbed to 1Rod & Jon. Jon's editing and charm, 1Rod's genuine nature and attitude and love to encourage and teach other's to fish really have you two tied as my top favorite fishing channels. I'd never hold ill will towards either of them for deciding to take different paths in life. I sincerely hope no one else would either.
If you don't feel a business contact is no good for you then you should not sign it. Sound to me like you made the right decision for you and your family. Hope everything works out for everyone. Keep up the good work.
This is realistic.
Realistic Fishing don’t think you would have anything to do with the googan just not your style
Realistic Fishing douche
Love your videos
Realistic Fishing this guy😂😂
Very realistic of you.
Mike, I know there's folks out there who'd kill for this opportunity! You got my full respect for choosing the right path for you and your family. I have been a long time fan and follower on twitter etc. I know how great it must be to have MTB backing and footing all these unique and (sometimes) forced collaborations, but in a way I have already referred to the MTB crib as a Playboy mansion of sorts and respectively "Googans" ~ "Bunnies" and MTB ~ Pimp
All of these fishing youtubers are where they are for a good reason - hard consistent grind fishing, editing and posting quality content, but the algorithm and collaborations definitely have boosted all of y'all
Do what you love and love what you do because life's too short!
So you got in the way of them making more money so they are mad. They want money, you want quality of life. I see no issue, family first.
Not true at all. Rob has a family and is perfectly sound with the move. Just because Mike wanted something different does not make any of these guys bad. Stop jumping to conclusions based on assumptions.
Dave Phillips Rob also lives right next the new house. Would probably be different if they were making Rob move across the country
States my statement is untrue based on assumption. However, you supply assumptions and opinions in an effort to validate your beleifs. I will believe it's not about money when they make their videos non monitized.
Dont Worry , your comment was based on assumption. Did they say all they wanted was money...no. Did Mike say all he wanted was quality of life...no. Those are your assumptions, and apparently reading and assimilation are difficult for you. I said, "Rob has a family" which is true. Then I said, "Rob is perfectly sound with the move", move meaning contract...which is also true. Then I said, "Mike wanted something different, does not make any of these guys bad", which is also true. These are not attempts to validate my "beleifs" (seriously, that's how you spell it), those are called observations. Despite your hatred or side picking, I hope they all make money and have a good quality of life. They are not on You Tube to go broke. Geez, just a little common sense...please.
Dave Phillips I am still failing to see your evidence proving my statements false other than your assumptions based on the way you interpret ones statements. I never claimed my statements weren't assumtions, you are the one creating an argument on the Internet over your beliefs. Rather you feel your feelings and view are correct is irrelevant. They are still based on your opinions and assumptions of some facts and articulations.
I have spread no hatred towards anyone. I have a really crazy suggestion for you. If you don't like something you read, Ignore it and move on instead of creating an argument because you beleive you are right in every aspect on the subject matter.
Mike is the G.O.A.T!! 🐑
CHILI-OUTDOORS agreed, heres ur 50th like
🐑 That's a sheep bro, this is a goat. 🐐
Lmao
Hux ler e hahaha just died😂
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Thank you Mike for being a class act. That's the kind of guy I always thought you were and you didn't let me down. Stay focused on your own content because we all love it and many of us never would have even heard of the others without seeing your recommended list. Good on ya!!
MIKEEEEEE!!!! Stay strong bro I hope that you'll continue to do your best! Also glad you didn't sign the contract! I support you 110%.
Peric took him out of his TH-cam suggested channel list 😂😂
Peric is a child
I enjoyed all the videos without Peric.
One rod and Jon B are the only ones I'm still subscribed to after last month.
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We know he is
Keiran Murphy+ Thanks
You are wise beyond your years. You had a gut feeling and you made the right decision. Over the years your decision will look even better. God bless you!
Thank you for your input, a
I agree 100% 👍
1Rod1ReelFishing Family means everything
I only watch Relatable TH-cam FisherMen 1.DallmyD 2. 1Rod 3. LakeforkGuy and 4. TylersReelFishing.....Who are these Googan people!??
RunningALL 48 watch bamabass. I really don't watch any of these googans anymore. Content started to drift off after a while
RunningALL 48 sbfishing is a good one hes starting to get more subs to. good fisgerman with alot of good fishing vids
No loss mike I stopped watching everyone but your videos after I sent emails and commented on a bunch of videos about wanting to send them custom made spinner baits and got 0 response. Your the best cause you care about your subs.
+Thomas Anders appreciate the support bro! But to be fair we all get dozens of emails everyday so it can be difficult to keep up with messages sometimes :P
send the custom baits to robs p.o box and make sure to tell him to give them to them it's not like he's all that far from the house
+1Rod1ReelFishing yeah I'm aware didn't care all that much just fell out of the habit of watching everyone but you after that, would you be interested in me sending you some? I pretty much make them to order but I've had huge success with them myself. My favorite is 3/8 ounce black head with gold flake along with a copper Colorado blade.
+Artie Bellini the point of me getting in touch with them was to make sure they would actually want them 😂 I don't want to take the time and resources to make them to have the guys just throw them away lol. I pour my own lead paint the baits make the skirts paint the blades if need be. Its pretty involved
Dang OneRod. You were the dude who got me into bass fishing and I'ma be subbed and watch every video you ever make as long as your makin content because the FIRE you lit under my butt to go catch bass is unreal.
The others guys are boring anyways. I only like watching Peric break expensive drone.
1Rod is a class act, i just hope the rest of the giovanna squad doesn't bash or disrespect him because of this.
Yep he's a class act, which is why he doesn't belong in that Squad
2019 1m subscribers props to you much deserved brother.
I highly respect your decision your a great man. Best of luck!
Big ups man. Relationships, family, and quality of life are just as important as money.
What’s crazy is... the Googans aren’t really Staying in that House or Together like that anymore.. they All are Able to do their Own things.. and come together when it matters... I feel bad that they parted ways for contractual issues that Don’t seem to be a Hinderance now...smh
Mikes channel is unique from the googans his content is far better and more exciting he was the first fishing channel I found and by far the best