We are always getting loads of questions about sponsorship and being a professional angler, so we delve into that subject on todays podcast. Winning Ways Merch - www.winningways.shop
Wow! What a response, I've been chatting with Jamie and Andy today and we're all a bit blown away by the feedback. So a huge thank you from us all from the continued support and hopefully we've got plenty more coming to keep you entertained this year :)
I have been fishing for over 40years. From junior to senior. I have never been jealous about sponsored angling or sponsoring. I have only looked up at and respected the anglers that have been or been offered sponsorship. There is a good reason why companies sponsor them. They are anglers that have achieved good results on a very regular bases. These anglers have put the time, effort to the sport and gained the knowledge & results. Total respect to companies that offer sponsorship & to anglers that gain sponsorship. I love the way Andy & Jamie bounce off each other and the way they come across with tips/methods. You guys are Awesome
I would just like to say that these two anglers deserve everything they get, two top blokes that are honest and will talk and help you regardless of your skills i went on one of my first match with Jamie and Andy in and got pegged between them, the banter between them was great and at the end Andy Said well done you fished well and coming from someone like that gives you confidence to continue in future matches, can’t understand why anyone would get jealous over them being sponsored.
You guys deserve sponsorship to the highest degree, the amount of work you do continuously alone in helping us anglers is phenomenal, I ask this how many anglers have you brought into fishing weather it being new or returning anglers, these anglers have returned because of this , let alone how much you both have achieved as anglers. You’ve won the lot and it’s down to YOUR hard work and dedication into the sport. Keep up the good work guys you thoroughly deserve it .
You deserve every thing you are given I have been fishing 68 years I am 75 and can remember when sponsorship first hit fishing .All the work you do it's yours let know one say you don't deserve it.I have never been that good but won matches and still fish match only 4 days a week love it .Keep fishing and get all you can one life thight lines thanks for all the vidios .
Such a breath of fresh air, well said Andy May, in my opinion needed to be said. All three of you have worked your B xxxxx s of to get where you are and deserve the rewards that come with it. What is plain for all to see is how much respect you have for each other. Jamie’s comments about time for family learnt from Andy says it all.👍🎣
Something that Andy said about "having a supportive partner" really hit home with me. When a loved one has confidence in you, it propels you to succeed.
Hi, I’m 70 years of age and thankfully because of you I’ve just started fishing and enjoying life to the fullest. I luv your videos and I swear I watch at least 1 a day. You have brought me and the better half enjoyment which we will never forget. Take care mate, best regards to all 🎣
I don't think the people that make the negative comments truly understand all of the hard work that the top anglers in our sport have put in to get where they are Take absolutely no notice of the few individuals that make arses of themselves. 99.9 % of us can't wait for new vids to drop Keep the content coming 👏👏👏👏👏
Over the years you 2 have earned the right to be sponsored. You have worked so hard over the years . And sacrificed so much over the years. Hits tipped to the pair of you. You have EARNED what you have got today. Well done lads 👍👍👍👍
This is a great reminder of what a unique and weird bunch we are - have to like driving like a sales rep, have to like being out in the cold like a labourer, sitting in quiet like a monk and like repetition like a postman. You three are great ambassadors for the sport 👌and by default totally deserve those sponsorships. Rich, I hope you get a camera or tripod one 😂
You guys work so hard promoting this great sport and keeping us entertained you thoroughly deserve to be where you are now,the people that criticise you are only jealous.
Don't give the ney sayers any time. You're doing a fantastic job and thoroughly deserve all you are getting. You deliver on all levels to an audience. Great technical advice, range of content, humour and banter is brilliant like you get on the bank when you fish with your mates. Keep it up and the tight lines.
I'm almost 60 now, I fairly successful back in the day, packed up for 30 years, these two have been a god send to me, I was absolutely bamboozled trying to figure out the modern pole fishing, Andy in perticularly, answering all my messages, that must have been so basic, I've now got me gear together, and love my fishing again.
A nicer group of guys in fishing you won't find, always willing to stop and chat at a venue, make time for the kids, all 3 of the boys deserve every success they have. Cracking fisherman and deserve the sponsorship. It's entertainment watching the fun they get up to and games the play on each other. Keep it up. TV deal should be yours.
I’ve only just started to watch winning ways an catching up on the back catalogue. I’m not a match fisherman an don’t have any interest in competing in them but I love to watch you guys. Just watching an leaning how you go about feeding, constantly thinking how to make something happen absolutely blows me away an I’m in ore of you both. When it comes to sponsorship unfortunately people will always be jealous of what others have, no matter how much or little that may be. You’ve all worked hard to get into a position where your passion/hobby is now paying you to do the thing that you’d gladly do for free. It’s a shame you’ve had abuse for working hard and making a dream possible. The way you both bounce off each other comes across really well on camera. I hope Winning Ways will continue to go from strength to strength in the coming years. Keep up the great work and keep enjoying what you do. My dad always said to me, find a job you enjoy and you’ll never work a day in your life… to me this is what you’re doing.
i fished for over55 years ,i enjoy my match and pleasure fishing . you lads who get tackle given to you for your hard work , do this for a living and surport fishing ,andy right hard work gets food on the table and my respect goes out to you and jamie ps i cant afford to subscribe but i watch all your vids on yuotube for free thank you both makes my day,
You guys deserve everything you get. The videos are amazing and, in my opinion, you two are not the "i've caught the best fish because i'm the best angler. Do what i say, everyone else is wrong" type of guys. I don't think there is a video you have done that i haven't taken something away from. For that i can only thank you. I would love to have a coaching session with either of you guys. Thank you for everything and the people who Andy was ranting about are just jealous. Ignore the naysayers.
It's obvious, it's sponsorship that makes the angler good. It has nothing to do with early mornings, miles of travelling, different venue challenges, preparation, commitment, enjoyment of the sport, dedication, every day being a learning day, obsessive compulsive angling disorder, bait prep, missing family commitments and getting grief from it, getting better at working out the small details that give you the edge. Oh and did I mention dedication? Going out in the most horrendous weather to challenge others in your sport by getting wetter and colder than anyone has a right to be, but still pushing yourself to win the competition. Its obvious, sponsorship makes the angler good...... isn't it? Great honesty guys, you are an inspiration to anyone pursuing a life in sport.
Two of the nicest blokes in fishing deserve your success lads,its your personality that make you popular too.you can't fake a nice genuine guy for long and people know that,keep it up lads.i am a carp angler but still watch your videos so you must be doing something right
If you get sponsored, it’s because you’re good. These two can be irritating at times but I always watch as the banter is genuine and there is always something new to learn. They’re both sponsored and fair play to them.
I think you three guys have shown everyone what fishing is about, its nice to have a sponsorship, its great to be good enough to win the big open matches, but its gold to just get out there and love what you do. Winning ways and watching you all interact and have a laugh while feeding us with pointers and the technical aspects of fishing that we all go out and try is inspiring.
You guy's earned your sponsorship by being committed and good at what you do. Hope the winning ways team win everything this year go on Rich, Andy, Jamie, 🎣🎣🎣
Excellent boys. Most entertaining and instructual anglers out there. Top notch and deserve your sponsorships. Keep up the brilliant work. Go head all three.
It's the camaraderie between the three of you, combined with expert fishing and the laugh out loud moments that make you're videos the bestest. Go on the Ways.
Very interesting insight into the modern media side of fishing - "you have to earn it" is a phrase you could level at a lot of people these days. The two lads gambled their families' future and it paid off with a little bit of good fortune - it's the same starting up your own business, you do it for the right reasons and hope it builds a better life for you. Winning Ways has gone from strength to strength because all the ingredients are all mixed together perfectly - so yes, you can have your cake and eat it...if you work hard, have a little luck and application. Oh and in Andy's case just a little bit crazy! Keep em coming!
Fair play too you all for turning your passion into a living 👍🏻 I absolutely love fishing and watching your videos it’s helped improved my own personal skills massively. I recently started fishing matches and I’m not doing so well but I just love to take part and enjoy it weather I win or lose. I fished the Fish O last year was my first match but I went for the experience of entering a big match I only caught 20lb but I absolutely loved it. My passion is the fishing and helping with my mental health making new friends and been involved. If you get the opportunity to be noticed for sponsorship then it’s your skills as a angler they see. but most people only think about the money and you lose your passion. You guys are amazing and it shows that you are passionate lads and love your job but most of all been a angler and sharing your knowledge to help other people 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
i believe these lads are at a stage where if they never won another match , people like myself would always listen to what they say. there easy style makes listening and watching a joy. Andy you are correct when you say spend time with your family, you will never get tht time again. once again thank you all for the entertainment.
Out of all the fishing channels on youtube, yours is one of the very few I keep coming back to. This is mainly because of the entertainment value and the rapport between all 3 of you. Keep it up guys. I hope I can get my channel anywhere as near as entertaining as yours.
I'm gobsmacked that anybody would even contemplate giving you lads any kind of grief for being successful. You all give angling so much more than you receive from sponsorship or media exposure especially through the recent difficult times that we've all been through. There are without a doubt a whole cadre of anglers out there who have relied on your output over the last 2 years to get them through some dark and terrible days. We all know that there are arseholes everywhere but you three are exceptional people who deserve all the accolades that other posters are writing and some. Stuff the haters they're not worth it, your content is great and engages with the angler who actually loves fishing and not the nobs who shouldn't be anywhere near a rod and reel. Keep it up lads and the more success you get the happier we will all be.
Hi guys we ran into Andy at cudmore a couple of years ago and we were both impressed by your willingness to engage although telling me peg 22 on Arena was the best peg for the next day was really funny when you were catching on 12 lol. We are two old pensioners now who wake up to sunshine and go fishing (but not with maver brolleys) and watching you guys has helped our fishing enjoyment massively to the point that we now fish the odd club match so many thanks to all of you for making these videos so entertaining..As far as peoples jealousy for you they wouldnt like to be on your end so just like the old films .....carry on fishing...... and laughing its brilliant.John and Bob.
Absolutely love these videos/podcasts , I think Andy hit the nail on the head where you three just bounce off each other which I think is quite unique, no monotone dribble, just humerous informative and quite addictive viewing. Theres no room for jealousy if you haven't put the time in - like you guys have , keep up the cracking work and btw are you doing anymore challenge videos?🙂
on the subject of sponsorships , you have worked bloody hard to get where you are today . if two anglers deserved sponsorships it's you two.i agree with you on the view of people that just want sponsorships just for the sake of it. they don't want to work at it like you have and sacrifices what you have .hats tipped to you both . keep up the great work .
I've had the pleasure of being coached for a day by Andy and can honestly say that it was a the best investment that I have ever made in terms of improving my angling. Andy is a very open and hugely knowledgeable instructor, who doesn't only tell you how to refine your methods but also goes into great detail about why a particular method works the way that it does. He has a completely down to earth approach and certainly doesn't project an elitist image. He is where he is because of all the hard work that he has put into the sport over many years and completely deserves the respect of the whole angling community.
Having met Andy and Des at docklow last year and learnt a heck of a lot from them. These guys deserve all their successes. These guys give back to the sport in so many ways with coaching and their videos on tips and techniques. They don't have to, some can take the sponsorship/money/ gear etc and do nothing to give back. How many of us viewers have become better anglers thanks to the likes of these guys.
I’ve been fishing for over 60years and people who get jealous because of what you do for a living,should give it a go or pack up fishing,you only get out what you put in,great insight into what you two do thank you
Why anyone would be funny about what you two have achieved is beyond me. You are in fishing where all us match men would love to be and you've worked hard to get in the position your in. All I can say is well done lads keep it up good luck 👍
I have learnt such a lot for my angling from you guys, just a pleasure angler but love it more and more. It is so difficult to turn your hobby into a job, my dad turned his hobby for photography into his business, but to keep him interested he would go to his other hobby/pastime of scouting and photograph the kids learning. I tried to take my hobby of building truck models to the next level as a business when i got made redundant, but quickly lost interest in my hobby and not building for myself. It is a hard thing to do and you guys seem to have the balance just right….. long may you reign you lovely lot!🎣
Great video lads, loving the podcasts and it was very interesting hearing what you had to say about sponsorship now compared to in the past, keep em coming lads
This is absolutely brilliant , probably the best video you 3 have made. You boys have transcended fishing and the social media aspect of it. You deserve all the success.
You guys need to take no notice of the haters and continue doing what you do, as you guys have earned everything you have and deserve it. You have inspired so many anglers to up there game by sharing your tips. You have both helped me to improve skills and to help a new young angler who is also enjoying your videos. So thank you so very much.
I've been fishing since I was 6 and been lucky enough to experience all all types of fishing around the world. I've fished against top anglers like Andy and Jamie, and they are like another breed, the amount of detail and time they take researching and coming up with new ways and methods and to top it off they share there knowledge with the likes of us mere mortals. I take my hat off to angler like you guys, you are amazing and we can learn so much from the likes of you. The issue I feel we have in the angling world and I see it week in and week out at Lindholme, Hayfields, Hallcroft, Aston etc there is far to many anglers wanting to be tackle tarts all the gear and no idea. Over the years I have seen so many jealous people and its really sad to see. Keep up the good work guys and Rich because you are amazing as well Wining Ways would exist with out you and this channel is fantastic!! Stuff the people that have got nothing good to say there are alot of us that would
Lads you are a breath of fresh air on you tube.. Had an experience with you and a days coaching and it showed a match angler who thought I was OK but you are another level... you should challenge the people who call you out to a match and show them just why you two are the top of the match world and please carry on entertaining us ooosh
👏👏👏that was awesome lads. it was good to here what your journeys have been like. Both of you, I think are proper success stories in the sport, which has been through your hard work to get to where you are today. As for the keyboard anglers, there only jealous because you’ve done what they can’t. You’ve both been an inspiration to me. I’m knocking on the door to 50yrs young and been a sea angler most of my life. I just started coarse fishing late last year which has completely took over my fishing journey. Keep up the fantastic work, winning matches, making videos and sharing your knowledge. 👍
Jamie hit the nail on the head rise above it brothers I think your class love winning ways or any other program you guys are involved with keep it up lads you deserve your sponsors 👍👍👍
Just keep up the great work guys it’s massive the stuff I have picked up from you all ,hard work always pays off guys nothing in life is free ,the best thing for me is that it’s 3 mates doing what they do best entertaining and educating us all happy days.
As a junior I was Sponsored by Dave's of Middlewich for the Winsford and District Winter league(early 80's). I had a Dave's Starlett's jacket/coat and match fees were covered. Not sure what would have happened if there were any cash prizes...... we were likely exempt. I saw this is a massive perk not a right, and it got me interested in gruelling Winter Weaver fishing. As a junior not sure we would be able to fish in the senior teams then, so obviously Dave had some influence.
So enjoyable to watch, two guys who are so passionate about there fishing, and happen to be extremely good anglers who are rewarded and rightly so, and so open on how they have got were they are now ,such a good watch.
Go On the Lads you deserve to be sponsored, you have worked hard enough for it. Great job from Rich behind the camera. All the very best to all 3 of you.
Take no notice of the KEYBOARD WARRIORS. You lads have put all the hard work in and earned what have now. I love the banter yous have and have learned alot from both of yous. Please keep up the great content
Great watch.i had a lesson with Andy 2020,he's a credit to angling.He deserves everything he gets,he told me about the early days with maver and so on.Hes a great coach and put a hell of alot of hours in with winning ways.Getting a sponsorship from a fantastic company like preston innovations is just reward for other services to angling.?I.e coaching and free content. Best of to all three of you.
I'm relatively new to taking so much notice of match fishing and watching videos on RU-vid. You have all worked your nuts off to get where you are. Nobody bats an eyelid at footballers getting their sponsorship deals, with drinks, airlines and clothing companies. To take the step you have all taken took huge minerals. I haven't got the balls to leave one job and go to another let alone go self employed and hope for the best. You're all ok in my book! Side note going back to the stars from yesterday Ivan Marks Kevin ashurst etc what were the deals they had do you think?
Gents gents gents, I have to say one of my favourite videos of yours. I started fishing about 3 years ago, and watching your videos, and others over the years has improved my fishing no end, I absolutely love fishing and wish I could fish more (job gets in the way, but pays them important bills) well done to you both. Remember people will always criticise normally out of jealousy. I’m gauging my improvements by framing now when over the last 2 years that never happened. For me my next steps will be to try and enter a big fishing event, but no rush. Keep up the great work.
Interesting talk lads really enjoyed that, top class anglers combined with the social media and a first. Class fishing show deserves a sponsorship and great rewards. Well done and keep up the great work. Alan 👍😀🐒🎣
Some people think I’m a sponsored angler but it’s because I worked at a tackle shop and had nice kit. Anyways it’s good to at least have your main colours matching regardless of brand. Finally I just get extra pleasure from hand and using nice, well made pieces of tackle. U guys are great at helping all levels of angler and always with humour, especially like the fishing for therapy aspect. Having been diagnosed PTSD, my clinician recommended fish for my well-being and to go to an happy place. Thx again, keep those lines tight mi ducks🦆 Tha watt?
You're absolutely right and as harsh as it may seem to some, these things have to be said. I think a lot of these sponsorship "requests" are coming from people who have rarely heard the word "no," and probably haven't been taught that if they want something, they have to graft for it.
Back in my day when i was match fishing, I though that Bob Nudd was the first professional match angler as he was Mr Browning after he won the World Champs. They use to make VHS videos then!. Then there was John Wilson making fishing films. Then I remember Kim Milsom went professional with Drennan. After a few years he packed it all in, got married and went back to work, I think that's correct. Also, there was Dave Harell who set up Midland Angling Products, I believe. It's never easy but you need personality and chemistry which you both have. You could be the next Larell and Hardy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Shallow jealous people, some people can't stand someone doing well in any walk of life. Thanks very much indeed for the channel, it gave me the bug back over lockdown. Now a member of not one but two clubs. Not good for my marriage but I'm absolutely loving it.😂 Keep up the good work, you guys have learned me so much. Cheers 🎣🎣🎣
On the point you made about being approachable, i have chatted on messenger with Andy quite a bit and a few times i have asked Jamie questions, and have had great response form them both. They have NEVER ignored me. i used to be a sponsored angler many many years ago way back in the 90's , but i was only given maggots/casters pinkies squatts for my sponsorship, and in return i used to promote the tackle shop with my match results in a local paper.
Take no notice of the hecklers, you deserve what you get in this world. I have learned so much from you guys and have had success in our old gits matches copying the methods/ rigs/ baits etc,. you have recommended and I have put into practice. You pair should be on TV, you would get millions watching.
You guys have worked for what you have . But unfortunately there are people who aren't Prepared to work hard at anything in life and expect it to be given to them Just smile and carry on . I myself respect you guys for the content of the videos and I have very much got better at fishing and it's down to you guys so thank you boys keep it up
Great insight guys and frank and honest viewpoints. I bet you've set the standard now for what sponsors expect from their teams. You are always entertaining, while providing fantastic advice and content. Thanks for everything you do 👍👍👍
Don't change a thing... It's really something to come home...after haveing a bad day...but watch you two and help to make the world a better place.... JONATHAN
What a brilliant podcast, I fish club matches and I'm happy just getting bites because I'm on the bank and not working. You guys took the initial risk and now reaping the deserved rewards, keep up the brilliant work.
You are very genuine guys, approachable happy to chat with anyone, think you are amazing. I have experienced the negative side at past fishing shows with half cut people breathing alcohol over kids. Your banter is amazing an makes me smile every time I watch your videos, your talent gets you were you are an you have proved you can catch on various quality of gear, it doesn't matter what gear you have if ya shit at fishing ya wont catch. Keep up the good work an the banter. Ignore the haters, I asked on McDonald's website about why veterans not given discount like KFC an got called a baby killer. JARCAST should be name of podcast as 1st letter of your 3 names, legends.
Such a fantastic insight into what actually happens behind the scenes. Love how real Andy and Jay feel about it and who are people to question what they have achieved? I am a mad keen fisherman, matchfisherman as I aspire to be now thanks to you guys and this channel. But it will always remain a hobby because of the fact of potentially falling out of love with it. I made that fatal mistake with another passion of mine, the PSV industry. Now, its just a job without any significant passion. I'd be mortified if that happened with my fishing. Thanks for this amazing insight and keep doing what you do ❤
Hi Jamie, Andy on the sponsorship side of things please don’t take any notice of the comments regarding why you get sponsorships, if people put as much time ,effort and dedication as you guys then they may get a chance, but it’s because you have done so much to promote our sport, you have won all there is to be won and you are both still hungry to win more you both are true legends of the sport and long May it continue. Good luck for the coming season.
Andy what can I say, FairPlay you couldn’t of said that any better, you and Jamie deserve the upmost respect, from what you 2 have achieved after putting everything on the line to do what you both have accomplished well I just take my hat off to you, not everyone would have the balls to do it, the people that are negative probably wouldn’t have the balls to do what you and Jamie have gone through, Andy you know me and my boys watch you videos and we’re avid followers of both you and Jamie, like I’ve said to you we can’t wait to meet you soon, we all send our best wishes to you Andy and Jamie and Richard, you 3 seriously make a good team and always keep us entertained, all that’s left to be said is keep up the good work because we really enjoy the content
I love fishing I'm not the best but always learning new things and trying to win up most respect to you guys 👏 well deserved to reach the position your in. Great videos keep them coming.
Thanks for your honesty,You guys always entertain no matter what content your putting across. I take great pleasure in seeing you all do well with what you’ve chosen to do. Having briefly met you both at The Big One Stonleigh you are a credit to your sponsors and dedication to the sport. Good luck for the coming season and hopefully will get my act together and get a coaching day sorted. 👍
Only just caught this one. Watched most your vids. AM was a natural from the start. Jamie on top form now. Best comedy duo at times. Had some great tips, my best one was AM hooking maggots in middle. 25% better catch rate on canals. Also Jamie,s tech know how is amazing. I agree with most points. To many social media anglers. Done nowt of worth, comp wise and they get picked up by sponsers. Viewing figures rule the roost. Manufacturers want products seen. Even when they not really that good. Reals from China are shite. Keep up the good work.
You three bell ends are my highlight on you tube and I’m a carp angler and part time barbel angler. The amount of times I’ve needed a laugh because of a shit day, I think can count on you to cheer me right up so keep doing what your doing boys 🎣🎣😂😂😂
