29/03/2026
Acording to A.I UK Sea Fishing Influence League (Top 30)
1. Fish Locker
John's channel is the zenith of UK sea fishing, combining elite cinematography with a broad "catch and cook" appeal that transcends the core angling community. His influence is ten times his nearest rivals because he has successfully made coastal foraging and sustainable fishing a mainstream interest.
2. T.A Fishing
Graham Pullen remains a legendary figure in the community, providing a vast archive of digital mentorship that spans decades of sea fishing experience. He is influential because his consistent, high-energy tutorials from his boat or the shore remain the first port of call for beginners.
3. Saltwater Angler
Matt is the definitive technical authority for modern lure fishing in the UK, offering the most detailed and accurate "how-to" guides for targeting European sea bass. His influence is felt in the tackle boxes of almost every lure angler in the country who follows his specific gear recommendations.
4. Sea Angling Adventures
This channel acts as the professional hub for the UK beach match-fishing circuit, bringing high production value to the competitive side of the sport. They are influential because they provide a platform for the technical innovations used by the country's top match anglers.
5. Slippy Limpets
Nathan has revolutionized the aesthetic of UK fishing vlogs with a cinematic, storytelling approach that focuses on the gritty reality and atmosphere of the hunt. He is influential because he has shifted the industry standard away from simple vlogs toward narrative short films.
6. Fish Hunter UK (Rhys): Rhys provides the most authentic, high-energy "ladish banter" and raw phone-style footage that resonates with the younger shore angling community.
7. Sandmans Tackle Time: The "Scientist" of the UK scene, he is the undisputed authority on rig mechanics and technical gear tear-downs.
8. Fishy tom : Tom has seen rapid growth by filling the gap for friendly, accessible shore-fishing vlogs that make the sport feel less intimidating for newcomers.
9. Bassman's Bounty (Paul Gordon): A Devon-based specialist whose influence comes from his expert ability to "read the water" and target specimen-sized estuary fish.
10. The Shore Hunter: Highly respected for documenting the grueling reality of 24-hour sessions on the heavy shingle beaches of the south coast.
11. Riverside With Me: Known for peaceful, high-quality beach sessions that focus on the therapeutic side of coastal angling.
12. Beanys Fishing: Offers a unique and valuable perspective by blending recreational hobbyist fishing with commercial sea fishing insights.
13. Reynolds Fishing UK: The primary authority for the specialized and often dangerous heavy-tide angling found in the Bristol Channel.
14. Matt Crowe Angling: An emerging educational powerhouse providing some of the clearest beginner-to-intermediate shore fishing guides.
15. Complete Angler UK: A key resource for North East shore anglers, specializing in cold-water marks and honest tackle reviews.
16. The Sea Fishing Show: A magazine-style channel that provides a great variety of casting tutorials and species-specific sessions.
17. Joe Outdoors: The UK’s leading voice for "light-game" tactics, specifically LRF (Light Rock Fishing) and shore-based squid fishing.
18. Ian Clark Fishing: Focuses on long-form, detailed shore sessions that prioritize the technicality of bait and tide timing.
19. GKJ Fishing: Brings an energetic and raw Welsh flavor to the scene, often blending sea fishing with other outdoor survival skills.
20. That's a Bite: Specialized in the modern shore tactics required to find success on the rugged North Wales and Anglesey coastlines.
21. Whitby Wreck/Reef: The go-to channel for anyone interested in the heavy-duty boat fishing action characteristic of the Yorkshire coast.
22. Suffolk Fisherman: The definitive authority on the unique beach fishing conditions and seasonal cycles of the East Anglian coast.
23. The Amputee Angler: An inspirational channel that provides high-level technical shore vlogs while documenting the accessibility of the sport.
24. SavageShoresUK: Documents the brutal reality of fishing the massive tidal ranges and muddy waters of the Severn Estuary.
25. Friday Night Fishing: Specialists in the night-time hunt, providing excellent insight into how coastal species behave after dark.
26. The Tangled Angler: A refreshing "warts-and-all" channel that embraces the blanks and struggles that define the real UK fishing experience.
27. Dave Harding Beach Fishing: Provides deep dives into the specific marks and seasonal trends of the Kent and South East coastline.
28. Autistic Angler & Dad: A fantastic community-building channel that focuses on the bond of father-son match fishing and neurodiversity in sport.
29. Mussel Power: A rising channel that advocates for "back to basics" bait fishing and simple, effective shore rigs.
30. Cornish Shore Lure Fishing: Purely focused on the pursuit of predators with lures along the high-energy Atlantic coast of Cornwall.
The brief and was for U.K Sea fishing and uses Gemini Deep research. Well there are some real truths here but also some glaring omissions and faults. It is weighted towards influence and the input was for a tackle company to understand the Youtube influence in terms of Views and subscribers. I know we all have our own taste and favourites. Also like kids in a Pantomime we can boo at the baddies and cheer for our favourites! But the reason for this is to show what an established Bunch they are now on our screens. If you put the same prompt in to other LLm s you get really different Results. Saltwater Angler demoted to 26th and apparently "Matt is an expert boat angler" Sorry A.I but nothing could be further from the truth!
