I got fired…This one HURT 

Already a member brother and you got all my support

Never heard of the company. I honestly don't endorse anyone. When I want/need something for my yak, I just shop for what I need.

I joined and part of KBC in Canada thats a club part of KBF.

Thanks JC. Only way I know how to be.

Thanks brother 👊🏻

I also have NRS life jacket because of Chad. Love it and I will someday probably by another one. Thanks Chad.

NRS is one of the leading manufacturers, if not the leading manufacturer of those type of PFD’s. Chances are you would’ve bought one anyway. I think they’re a great company and make great products. I never knew until now that he was even sponsored by them.

Always take the the high road like you did. Even though it hard to do sometimes. I’ve had Cabelas until your videos....and now wear a NRS because of your demo of safety attachments. Keep your chin up and move onward and upward

Thanks brother. I’m good

Thank you.

Always classy? Lol

Thanks for the feedback. You will love them.

According to him “they” wanted to go in a different direction. Ok. But what direction? Chad put a ton off tails in kayaks and kayak tournaments. So my guess is lot more To the story. Like bassmaster kayak series wanted more control or something along those lines bc with the popularity or fastest growing segment you have to think he played a part of that so I’d you know anything about Boyd Duckett it could be MLf is wanting their own Tournament trail and had/have the money to call the shots and waNt fresh blood or pick Their own spokesmen. That being said look at elite, FLW, and MLf bAit or boat sponsorships. Every new year you see a favorite Angler From previous year and the Jersey has new bait (s) sponsor and or boat sponsorship. It’s the name of the game and what have you done for me lately. Ex. Look at KVD how long was he at quantum? Now he’s at lews with own rods and reels and says it’s rods he’s wanted and waited on his 30+ year career. Several other Ex Jacob wheeler, Brandon palaniuk went to X Zone lures so as a pro it’s not unheard of. The ones that get with a sponsor and stay with them for their careers are lucky and unique. So you pull your boot stings up tighter, if you’re still whole heartedly believing in the product you lost ask for a conversation, you might learn what to or not to with next bc other opportunities will open for the right angler or possibly second chance with company you just left. Then there’s the first scenario I mentioned. Bottom line it comes down to the almighty dollar!!

Thank you Richard 🙏

Thanks Jeff, I truly appreciate that.

THIS. Chad opened up this sport to alot of people and will always have my respect, but when it comes to fishing videos on youtube he has been lacking for a while. There are a ton of people who talk about bait, technic, and gear instead of exercising videos. Evolve or fall off.

I agree with Heather the old content of your fishing in your kayak was awesome. Loved watching you fish from the yak giving advice. Showing off new kayak accessories to the how to's for newbie's. Just like I miss Hooked On Wild Waters with Drew Gregory episodes. Not the same when he switched over from Jackson Kayaks to Crescent Kayaks and his RU-vid channel has not been interesting for me to watch. Now it's like watching a radio dj talking to another guy about fishing. Sometimes a change is not needed. If it works don't fix it. Sorry to hear about you being fired Chad. I do believe better things are yet to come for you brother.

@@robbiejohnson3698 Blessing for him, curse for people who actually watched his videos for FISHING.

I could be wrong but I feel Chad’s definitely gotten away from his roots. It seems he’s forgotten where he came and how he’s gotten to where he’s at. KBF began as a way for the average person on a budget to get on the water and enjoy bass fishing. Now it’s a popularity contest with who has the most expensive rig and generates the most likes. When chad started allowing motors into kbf i knew then it was just about the money. I mean pedals are a huge advantage over paddling but at least it’s still the person doing the work. Now days with lithium batteries people can cover an entire lake. That’s not kayaking, thats boating. Chad I really think you need to revisit your first videos and get back to doing what made you and this sport great, soul searching as you mentioned. I know this is you life, career, and means of making a living but at what cost? You’ll probably take offense to this but I think it’s something you need to hear.

@@jdmd15crx I don’t agree with you on the motor part but that’s ok. And I don’t agree with u on the pedal part not at all. Just hear me out please.a guy can get a kayak and paddle out to fish and have a ton of fun for not a lot of cash. Ok now we fish a tournament with other kayakers that we all do the same. But then here comes in the big boys with the hobies not at all in the same class as a paddle kayak. So it seems to me that why can’t I put a 100 dollar trolling motor with a car battery and now keep up with the hobie guy? Yes I know that a bunch has changed but it looks like if u want a big pay out at the end just look at who puts up the money it’s not the paddle makers. So if u think that it’s fair for pedal kayaks I think it’s fair for motors

Thanks Bobby. Much respect. Semper Fi

Thanks Ray.

Thanks Jason. I’m good, this is just the part of the Rocky movie where the good music starts playing….. 👊🏻

Thanks Georgia Boy

Thanks and yes it does. Or you knock it open…. 😂😂😂😂

Thanks Joseph. I usually don’t fit the profile. Just a knucklehead that loves what I do and will find and align with those that help me share that passion with the rest of the knuckleheads out there.

Oh wow. Just saw that on their main page. I am definitely not the customer base they are looking for either.

Dude, they really went "woke". That is a direction for a company I am not on-board with. They make really good products, but company culture is also something I take into account. Chad, I think this was a great video, applicable in all aspects of life. I think this is going to be way more of a blessing in disguise and I pray that it is. 🙏

Thanks Bill. There won’t be any re-hiring here but I appreciate the sentiment

Thanks. This will give me more time to Overland… 😂😂😂

@@ChadHooverFishing with your can do attitude, family orientation style, and outgoing personality someone will need a new partnership. You already travel. You just need a tent.🙂

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So very true!! It's an opportunity for a better position/sponsor. Congrats on taking the high road Chad.

Love those guys

Thanks Greg.

Thanks brother

Thank you Robert

Thanks Mike

Thanks Jeffrey

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Thanks buddy, see you there

Thanks Scott.

Thanks Gabe. I appreciate that

Thanks Alpha Gal. This will be one of those “it ain’t if you get knocked down, it’s how you get back up” chapters in my life.

@@ChadHooverFishing is.

Thank you James

Not sure. But they did move away from me and Kayak Bass Fishing. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I like that. Gonna have to “borrow” that. 🙏

Thanks brother. Oh, trust me. It will be fuel. That high octane stuff too. 👊🏻

Perfect! That’s the one goal for this video, and most of them actually. It’s to reach that one person out there that day, in that moment that needed to hear that thing and it’s why this platform and this family is such a blessing.

I still put out just as many fishing videos, I just decided to put out other videos too, to share what I was going through and hopefully help others that may have gone through the same thing or to be inspired to do so. The lost sponsor had nothing to do with that. In fact, they weren’t even a sponsor for the RU-vid Channel except for a short tip series, they were a sponsor of my TV series and that series over delivered for the expectations and deliverables.

@@ChadHooverFishing aaaaah. Ok that makes sense. I think I've just been unlucky and I've only been seeing the non-fishing videos recommended to me so far. I do enjoy them though! Sounds like I need to hunt down the fishing videos as well.

Thanks, yeah, just click on my channel and then videos and it will show them all. Notifications have been crappy on my channel for a while

Amen!!

Thanks brother. And that definitely happened. Just not part of it that I will be sharing.

That’s awesome brother! Thanks for sharing and I hope you love the boat

Thank you Chris. I will consider that as a regular thing.

Thanks Fish On!

You will love it. It’s all good.

Still a good brand one of the best on the market in my opinion.

Thanks Jeff, you nailed it. 👊🏻

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AMEN!!

@@ChadHooverFishing Sorry that happened to you man. You seem like a good guy but to partners, you are a dollar figure.