Love watching and learning from you man this is my second year fishing in a bass club I’m 17 and enjoy your fishing style and how you adapt and appreciate all the knowledge you provide.
@ I think you should own it and go win an AOY title. I wish more people were transparent in the industry instead of making changes and never speaking of it.
I have a lot respect for how real and transparent you are. As a guy who builds his own rods I have missed watching your point blank rod builds. I have adopted your simplistic approach to building rods the last few years and love the results. TBH I was disappointed when you went to 13 but I understand the need for good sponsorship.
Good gosh it does my heart good to see you not throwing a 13 product. I couldn’t ever be convinced that company’s not sub-standard(to put it nicely). And it killed me to watch you and G try to sell them to us as a legit company. I’ve watched you since your YT roots and I know you’re a Shimano guy,and I also know how satisfied you were with those Point Blank rods you built. I really loved seeing that because I knew that those were two pieces of equipment that you truly believed in. I’d honestly love to see you team up with a company like Hammer Rods and keep reeling with Shimano. But whatever you do sponsor-wise,I hope it’s a company that you honest-to-god believe in,because I wasn’t buyin’ it with the 13 sponsorship.
Wow I really thought you would have been talking more about the boat deal this year more so than the rods you used n bait but it's ok, I wish your wife would have been in the back of boat taking video too she's pretty good at catching the whole catch and asking the questions we would be asking if I was in the boat too. Anyway I do enjoy your videos then anyone else other than my man the hack ackatack Greg lol . He makes some of the coolest too . Both of you guys are by far my best Pro,s on Elite's good luck to you both in 2025. Bman.
Can't wait to see you crush in the npfl again this year! I think that is gonna be the most entertaining tournament trails and have the "REAL" fisherman in there. Good luck moving forward!!!
Just wanted to say I love to watch you fish. A younger guy with an old soul. You fish your ass off everything your out there and alot of times do it just power fishing. No electronics. Im not against electronics but a good fishermen doesn't need them and you show that. I follow the standings alot during the elites and you are one of the few names a follow to see how you are doing. Keep it up. Everything you do in my opinion is great
Great video. Sucks about losing a sponsor. Awesome to see you using a custom built rod. … not the same thing, but a rod company I really liked and was slowly building up to 5 rods was sold and then sold again. Lifetime warranty is gone …. So I sold them off, put the money back into rod building equipment and am currently working on building my first two rods, jig and swim jig. I saw some of your older videos building the point blank rods plus Matt Stefan’s vids so I figured why not.
Hey buddy hope you and the family we're doing well. In my opinion you are far better then those 13 rods and reels don't know many people that really care for any over there stuff I know Rapala owns them that's my opinion I think your rods look great and you have a lot of confidence in them and congratulations on you're angler of the year with the npfl can't wait to watch you this year
Good luck in the upcoming season, look forward to following you. Love that baby everyday ,they grow up too fast. Maybe one day I will run into you on Wedowee.
Definitely love my Curado DC’s. Drag will just back off on em and I gotta stay on top of that. Like my 13 A2 for my braid rods because you can lock down that 25 lb drag and bring em to you. Look forward to watching you wreck em this year!
Glad see you in NPFL next year well this year!!! I’ll be there at Douglas rooting you and GMAN on for win. Love new format believe it will help people who don’t have money for all new scoping electronics but to bring back ole ways on fishing which I miss see now days
Got a foot of snow on the ground here where i'm at in Missouri current, been too dang cold/muddy for me to get out fishing the last couple months too. itching to get back out.
Don’t want to negative toward 13, but I would like to see you partner with a company like Shimano or Loomis. Top quality stuff.👍 good luck this year. A recap video of your NPFL AOY would be interesting.
yeah. I would just like to see you land with a great company that would benefit from your unique thinking, analytical mind and attention to detail. Dude, you just think different than most. I’ve never seen a bad interview with you. Keep up the fantastic work.
Shimano is Def top of the line, personnel i use diawa and lews, everyone different, I've used Shimano though Def awesome stuff, But I'm very grateful that you didn't turn this into a bash 13 fishing, sponsors come and go. its a tough part of business, I'm gonna say there are so many good rod and reels out there, it's almost too the point you gotta use what you have confidence in, either way I'm expecting to see Kyle welcher in the hunt for aoy this year and many more to go
Just picked up a couple Shimano Curado MGL 150s on Black Friday. I must say for the price those reels are unbeatable. Usually fish the Diawa Tatula SV. But i think the Shimano may be my new favorite.
Moved? I'm not sure you're right about that. He's gonna fish NPFL like he has in the past and fish thr elites like in the past 🤷♂️ . What do you mean "moved"
Awesome that you're going back to the customs! You should build yourself a spiral wrapped jig rod!! If you've never fished one youwill be very surprised....
@KyleWelcher 🤣 Believe it or not you can actually make the transition from the top to the bottom with one guide if you use the right guides and spacing...
Had a feeling we’d see him with Shimano reels back in hand at some point. When given a choice you know what it is! Kyle, that new Bantam is smoother than my Metanium but I’m sure you have a few! Are you still involved with Crush City? Tight lines Kyle 💪
Them boys better look out got the juice in his hands again,thank you 13fishing,lol,does that mean your not with rapala and crush city or ia it just the rods and reels?great video and love that damn boat
Are you still with Fuji? Those rod blanks with Fuji guides and real seats are the handyman’s way to go. Also Shimmino reels are at the top. More expensive but worth the extra dollars.
Sponsorship is gone bc everything is a monopoly now. Almost all companies are owned by a couple major holdings companies. Pradco outdoors has basically bought every company in the hunting and fishing industries. Corruption is now allowed in this country.
@KyleWelcher you ever get a chance to meet a politician you should let them know your opinion on it and how it used to be an illegal practice. It actually still is i think but they've let them skirt around it.
Never was impressed with 13, I do like the blackout rods. Too bad they are not making them anymore. I have a pro fishery combo and noticed the reel handle was the same handle as my 13 white out combo, yeah that was a bummer. But idk why you pros don’t say what lake your on because who cares??? You live near the Chattahoochee River only a few lakes on that river lol. 😆 I live west of Macon. Let’s go fishing man, I have some awesome fishing spots for ya! 😎
I like the change. Just seems like this is the way it should be. You have done pretty good relying on your own fishing abilty. The more of your own eqpt along with your instincts and decision making the better your gonna be. Who knows You may win AOY in 2 different leauges this way. Wait a minute You done done it Ol son. Congrats. No one can convince Me the old companies rods are better than Point Blank rod blanks. I didnt care for the reels either. #justgettingstarted
Are you going to get a sponsor from the rod building supply company you are going to use ? I could be wrong but Matt Steffan builds his own rods and I thought he was sponsored by them . He did visit there facility last year .
I know the loss of a sponsor sucks, but when their equipment is so low quality it may be a blessing. Nothing personal but I have been cheering for them to go under. They sold so much junk over the years and imo shouldn’t be a brand. Shimano for the W!!!
I commend you for not using their stuff if they dont wanna pay for your exposure you provide…the whole fishing community needs to do the same thing…free exposure is what hurts the industry
Have any 7+ pounders been caught on that "small little local lake" recently? What do you think the chances are of catching a fish that size on that lake? *Catching Bass For Cash*
Love watching and learning from you man this is my second year fishing in a bass club I’m 17 and enjoy your fishing style and how you adapt and appreciate all the knowledge you provide.
If someone does not have a reel sponsor at the time , they are typically seen fishing Shimano. That’s pretty good marketing right there.
That’s right
Love seeing the OG point blanks back in action this is awesome!
I agree
@ I think you should own it and go win an AOY title. I wish more people were transparent in the industry instead of making changes and never speaking of it.
I have a lot respect for how real and transparent you are. As a guy who builds his own rods I have missed watching your point blank rod builds. I have adopted your simplistic approach to building rods the last few years and love the results. TBH I was disappointed when you went to 13 but I understand the need for good sponsorship.
Good gosh it does my heart good to see you not throwing a 13 product. I couldn’t ever be convinced that company’s not sub-standard(to put it nicely). And it killed me to watch you and G try to sell them to us as a legit company. I’ve watched you since your YT roots and I know you’re a Shimano guy,and I also know how satisfied you were with those Point Blank rods you built. I really loved seeing that because I knew that those were two pieces of equipment that you truly believed in. I’d honestly love to see you team up with a company like Hammer Rods and keep reeling with Shimano. But whatever you do sponsor-wise,I hope it’s a company that you honest-to-god believe in,because I wasn’t buyin’ it with the 13 sponsorship.
I know it’s all about the smart business decisions, but glad to see you back with your custom built rods. #TeamWelcher.
Love my Shimano reels glad to see you using the best!!
I 2nd that
Hopefully you can work something with Mudhole Tackle or other rod building suppliers!? Love the changes. Prayers for the family in the upcoming year!
Many new doors will be open for you in the future !
Happy New Year & best wishes to TEAM WELCHER for 2025 !!!
Thank you!
Good luck this year,I always enjoy your videos and thank you for sharing your life and family with all of us.
Finally some old school Team Welcher fishing . Keep them coming . Tight lines !
Wow I really thought you would have been talking more about the boat deal this year more so than the rods you used n bait but it's ok, I wish your wife would have been in the back of boat taking video too she's pretty good at catching the whole catch and asking the questions we would be asking if I was in the boat too. Anyway I do enjoy your videos then anyone else other than my man the hack ackatack Greg lol . He makes some of the coolest too . Both of you guys are by far my best Pro,s on Elite's good luck to you both in 2025. Bman.
Glad to see you get to use Shimano reels again
Yea they are nice
Don’t worry young man, you are great for the sport and good things will come your way 👍🏻
7’3 heavy with a metanium is my favorite combo the ace jig gets a workout on it!
Crazy how far you have came i started watching when you was fishing from the bank before you got the ranger
It’s been a ride for sure
Always wanted to build me a point blank rod back when you fished em but never did.
They are good for sure
Can't wait to see you crush in the npfl again this year! I think that is gonna be the most entertaining tournament trails and have the "REAL" fisherman in there. Good luck moving forward!!!
Just wanted to say I love to watch you fish. A younger guy with an old soul. You fish your ass off everything your out there and alot of times do it just power fishing. No electronics. Im not against electronics but a good fishermen doesn't need them and you show that. I follow the standings alot during the elites and you are one of the few names a follow to see how you are doing. Keep it up. Everything you do in my opinion is great
Congratulations on winning NPFL AOY .Good FISHING in 2025!!!! Me and the Wife hope to catch up with you and the family at Eufaula Oklahoma.
Thanks Kyle, I always enjoy your videos and learning new stuff..
Great video. Sucks about losing a sponsor. Awesome to see you using a custom built rod. … not the same thing, but a rod company I really liked and was slowly building up to 5 rods was sold and then sold again. Lifetime warranty is gone …. So I sold them off, put the money back into rod building equipment and am currently working on building my first two rods, jig and swim jig. I saw some of your older videos building the point blank rods plus Matt Stefan’s vids so I figured why not.
Hey buddy hope you and the family we're doing well. In my opinion you are far better then those 13 rods and reels don't know many people that really care for any over there stuff I know Rapala owns them that's my opinion I think your rods look great and you have a lot of confidence in them and congratulations on you're angler of the year with the npfl can't wait to watch you this year
Good luck in the upcoming season, look forward to following you. Love that baby everyday ,they grow up too fast. Maybe one day I will run into you on Wedowee.
I’m over there a bunch so I’m sure you will
Definitely love my Curado DC’s. Drag will just back off on em and I gotta stay on top of that. Like my 13 A2 for my braid rods because you can lock down that 25 lb drag and bring em to you. Look forward to watching you wreck em this year!
20+ lbs of drag is stout
Living the life man! Can’t wait to see a PBxKW line of sig rods in the future!
13’s quality control issues have always been well known and a huge problem. That could explain why they aren’t doing so well
I specifically like these videos!! Film a local TX an put it on the channel would love to see that bro!!
I would love to have a day like that, especially with a jig. Thanks Kyle
It’s fun
Nice video! I like Shimano reels, but I love Diawa reels. I've got 30 of them.
Best of luck this year on the elites this season.
Glad see you in NPFL next year well this year!!! I’ll be there at Douglas rooting you and GMAN on for win. Love new format believe it will help people who don’t have money for all new scoping electronics but to bring back ole ways on fishing which I miss see now days
I haven't been on that lake in 16 years, but seeing the old girl makes it seem like yesterday. That last dock gave me a 7 1/2 once.
What lake is this?
Glad to see the change back, fits your nature for sure.
Good to see you again
Always nice getting content out
Got a foot of snow on the ground here where i'm at in Missouri current, been too dang cold/muddy for me to get out fishing the last couple months too. itching to get back out.
Don’t want to negative toward 13, but I would like to see you partner with a company like Shimano or Loomis. Top quality stuff.👍 good luck this year.
A recap video of your NPFL AOY would be interesting.
Shimano and loomis are a long shot
yeah. I would just like to see you land with a great company that would benefit from your unique thinking, analytical mind and attention to detail. Dude, you just think different than most. I’ve never seen a bad interview with you. Keep up the fantastic work.
Shimano is Def top of the line, personnel i use diawa and lews, everyone different, I've used Shimano though Def awesome stuff,
But I'm very grateful that you didn't turn this into a bash 13 fishing, sponsors come and go. its a tough part of business, I'm gonna say there are so many good rod and reels out there, it's almost too the point you gotta use what you have confidence in, either way I'm expecting to see Kyle welcher in the hunt for aoy this year and many more to go
Top-notch commentary as all ways.
Thank you
GL this year bro!
Thank you
I saw you had a good finish on Murray a few weeks ago, will that be made into a video? Congrats on your sponsors, good luck this season!!
If I can get the footage
You should make a video on how you build the rods. Everything is frozen up here in NY and I need to kill some time til open water
Just picked up a couple Shimano Curado MGL 150s on Black Friday. I must say for the price those reels are unbeatable. Usually fish the Diawa Tatula SV. But i think the Shimano may be my new favorite.
Moved to NPFL
My new favorite angler.
Bout to binge your RUclips!
Moved? I'm not sure you're right about that. He's gonna fish NPFL like he has in the past and fish thr elites like in the past 🤷♂️ . What do you mean "moved"
@ oh, I didn’t realize he fish both
Awesome that you're going back to the customs!
You should build yourself a spiral wrapped jig rod!! If you've never fished one youwill be very surprised....
I have used one and im to OCD
@KyleWelcher 🤣
Believe it or not you can actually make the transition from the top to the bottom with one guide if you use the right guides and spacing...
"DINGGGGG" I was waiting for Karen to come out lol
I noticed that was not a clean up craw for your trailer looked more like beaver style. I have good luck cranking boat ramps this time of yr...
My MAN!!! Back on that Shimano train I hope!!
Start your new rod line up🤙🏻😀. “ace’s wild”
You should show us how you build your custom rods!
I will
Great video bro! That Ikon is 🔥🔥🔥
It’s sick
Hopefully I'll get some sponsors for this season.
Powell rods are AWSOME.The customer service is bar none!
Had a feeling we’d see him with Shimano reels back in hand at some point. When given a choice you know what it is! Kyle, that new Bantam is smoother than my Metanium but I’m sure you have a few! Are you still involved with Crush City? Tight lines Kyle 💪
That hookset at 21:00 😮💨😮💨
Money
Them boys better look out got the juice in his hands again,thank you 13fishing,lol,does that mean your not with rapala and crush city or ia it just the rods and reels?great video and love that damn boat
Great job KW. Keep doing your Thang my friend. Give Lincoln some knuckles for me. Later Bro.
Yessir
I see that Missile Baits Mini D Bomb!!
Come back to the Missile Baits team sir!!
Well you have your own ,Back in your hands again. Like back in the saddle again.
I believe in a 3 strike system in life, but 13 fishing was ejected from the game after 2nd strike with me
You should try a LEWS skippin an pitchin reel bro! The whole lews lineup is good stuff
JDM shallow spool metanium owns that china built Lews all day long.
They made in Alabama bud
@@petecook1611wrong made in Korea and China. Lews is JUNK!
Guys got the juice back on the deck
No doubt
What type of Fuji guides are you running on those “Point Blank” rods? Torzite?
No just stainless alconite for the most part less expensive and still super smooth
Those rods u put together are better than the ones u were using.
Let’s get another AOY trophy this year!
Let’s do it
Are you looking forward to the no FFS npfl this year? I sure am.
I use kastking mega jaws I like them
You have a promo code for the jigs?
I like the fuju sk2 reel seats, but it's almost impossible to find winn grips that match the diameter. 😢
Good luck in 2025
Are you still with Fuji? Those rod blanks with Fuji guides and real seats are the handyman’s way to go. Also Shimmino reels are at the top. More expensive but worth the extra dollars.
Well you, Swindle and the rest of the Pro Staff of what was 13 Fishing earned that company a “buyout” at least.
Sponsorship is gone bc everything is a monopoly now. Almost all companies are owned by a couple major holdings companies. Pradco outdoors has basically bought every company in the hunting and fishing industries. Corruption is now allowed in this country.
Preaching to the choir here. I hate how it’s going
@KyleWelcher you ever get a chance to meet a politician you should let them know your opinion on it and how it used to be an illegal practice. It actually still is i think but they've let them skirt around it.
You need to contact Kistler their rods are 🔥.
Shimano best reel made , no comparison. Get u a few NRX as well.
You should start your own rod company
Keep it up
Will do
Are you still with Rapala /Crush City?
Which series Ikon are you running?
This is the VLX20
You going back to Spro crank baits?
Never was impressed with 13, I do like the blackout rods. Too bad they are not making them anymore. I have a pro fishery combo and noticed the reel handle was the same handle as my 13 white out combo, yeah that was a bummer. But idk why you pros don’t say what lake your on because who cares??? You live near the Chattahoochee River only a few lakes on that river lol. 😆 I live west of Macon. Let’s go fishing man, I have some awesome fishing spots for ya! 😎
I like the change. Just seems like this is the way it should be. You have done pretty good relying on your own fishing abilty. The more of your own eqpt along with your instincts and decision making the better your gonna be. Who knows You may win AOY in 2 different leauges this way. Wait a minute You done done it Ol son. Congrats. No one can convince Me the old companies rods are better than Point Blank rod blanks. I didnt care for the reels either. #justgettingstarted
I’m not mad about fishing with my custom rods. That’s for sure
Are you going to get a sponsor from the rod building supply company you are going to use ? I could be wrong but Matt Steffan builds his own rods and I thought he was sponsored by them . He did visit there facility last year .
How can u tell when the small little local lake is generating water. Please answer!!
The water is literally moving
It’s on a schedule online
@@KyleWelcher where can I find it?
Breaking out the metanium's
The camera is a little low but man keep it up
I know the loss of a sponsor sucks, but when their equipment is so low quality it may be a blessing. Nothing personal but I have been cheering for them to go under. They sold so much junk over the years and imo shouldn’t be a brand. Shimano for the W!!!
It’s weird to hear someone cheer for a company to go under. Sounds evil.
fishing is the same as any other business people come and go and you gotta do what's right for you. GO WACK EM THIS YEAR WELCH
Good performance solves all
I commend you for not using their stuff if they dont wanna pay for your exposure you provide…the whole fishing community needs to do the same thing…free exposure is what hurts the industry
Ditching 13 cant do anything but help you this year.
Which Shimano's do you prefer? Metanium/bantam?
Are you partnered with Shimano now or just using their reels?
Have any 7+ pounders been caught on that "small little local lake" recently? What do you think the chances are of catching a fish that size on that lake? *Catching Bass For Cash*
I haven’t heard of a 7 caught here in like 11 months
So are you still with rapala and just not a part of 13 anymore? Or are you done with rapala as a whole? Rods, reels, lures and all?
Huh! For some odd reason I thought you were with Ark Rods and reels.
Not I
Better change your equipment list in the description Kyle.
Don't let Hunter read this ............. PLZ wrap that boat ! 🤣🤣🤣
So how long till you open your own rod company. Take my 💰
That’s a possibility
what rod is that,i have a black envy 13 fishing rod all purpose 7"1 with a 7.4.1 Shimano curado dc 200
That’s a custom built Point blank
Cam is better once u put the bibs on