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Deadliest Kast Fishing

@deadliestkastfishing · US · EN

Capt. Steve of Deadliest Kast Fishing (@deadliestkastfishing), a USCG-licensed charter captain in the United States, makes fishing videos covering San Francisco Bay halibut, Northern California surf and offshore trips, and gear reviews. The channel has about 10,900 subscribers and a median of roughly 1,500 views per video, uploading about nine times a year. Sponsored integrations run about $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book Deadliest

Bay Area halibut and surf fishing audience that trusts gear reviews from a working charter captain

  • About 10,900 subscribers and a median of roughly 1,500 views per video
  • Brand-tested gear coverage including Okuma rod and reel unboxings and ICAST 2026 booth features
  • Rate of $150 to $250 per video, about $20 to $35 CPM, against $10 to $30 for paid ads
Best forfishing tackle launchesregional marine and boating brands
Watch forMedian views are modest and uploads are irregular, so expect a small but targeted audience.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Hobbies & Interests70%
Pets & Animals15%
Lifestyle15%
Formats
on-water trip vlogs, gear reviews and unboxings, how-to tutorials, catch and cook
Tone
practical, enthusiastic
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Clean, lightly edited
Typical length
5 to 25 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement2.9%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutwhich rigs and baits work for halibut in the baywhich rods and reels are worth buyingwhere and when to launch for a limit
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

14%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
Ad readseparate sponsor segment
Brands seen
OkumaKurl Fishing TackleLine CutterzRugged Road OutdoorsFishLab
Categories promoted
fishing rods and reels, fishing tackle, coolers
Affiliate links
No

The video 'Unboxing the Rugged Road 85 V2 Cooler' introduces Rugged Road Outdoors as a new sponsor, and recent ICAST 2026 gear videos feature brand booths.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Catch and cook and fish-harvesting content is typical, with no flagged titles in the recent videos.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube11k1.5k4

Benchmark score: 23 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers17 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days4 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform2 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 58 days ago.

Welcome to Deadliest Kast Fishing! I’m Capt. Steve, a USCG-licensed fishing charter captain bringing you action-packed fishing adventures from Northern California, the West Coast, and beyond! Whether it’s chasing trophy halibut in the San Francisco Bay, battling lingcod and rockfish off the California coast, or heading offshore for tuna and marlin, this channel has it all. You’ll find epic fishing trips, in-depth how-to videos, and expert tips to help you catch more fish. I break down the best gear, rigs, and techniques so you can fish like a pro. Plus, if there’s something specific you want
Deadliest Kast Fishing's own profile description on YouTube

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About Deadliest Kast Fishing

Deadliest Kast Fishing is run by Capt. Steve, a USCG-licensed fishing charter captain based in Northern California. The channel posts trip videos from San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate and Marin coast, and occasional offshore runs, along with how-to segments on halibut trolling, surf setups, and catch and cook. Most videos run between five and twenty-five minutes, with shorter gear coverage from trade shows.

The channel has about 10,900 subscribers and a median of roughly 1,500 views per video, uploading around nine times a year. Viewers appear to be recreational anglers in California, though this is an estimate from content rather than verified analytics. Recent sponsored work includes Okuma, Rugged Road Outdoors, and FishLab product features.

Rates run $150 to $250 per video, roughly $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, compared with $10 to $30 CPM for paid ads. Brands selling tackle, rods, or regional boating gear should consider it.

Written from Deadliest Kast Fishing's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Deadliest Kast Fishing can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Deadliest

How much does Capt. Steve charge for a sponsored video?

Capt. Steve's sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, based on a rate of $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views on long-form uploads. Final pricing depends on deliverables and usage rights.

What does Capt. Steve post about on YouTube?

Deadliest Kast Fishing covers fishing trips in San Francisco Bay and along the Northern California coast, halibut and surf fishing tutorials, catch and cook videos, and gear reviews from trade shows and brand unboxings.

How do I contact Capt. Steve for a brand deal?

Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. The channel's public description also lists a business email for sponsorship inquiries. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.

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