Nice fish Pal. Good on you. Very proud of you. It will be plain sailing from now on. It is good to change up the way you do things and use different stuff even if the tried and true things still work. I spent 12 yrs in Coastal Oregon and loved the fishing so much. Although I don't live in the States anymore I had a wonderful time fishing with friends and learning the way they go things over there. Many memories made to last a life time. The memory of that first Spring Chinook will last you forever.. Well done. Personally I liked the couple of Spinglows tipped with eggs, sitting on a chair drinking hot coffee and bullshitting with my friends.. Plunking If i have that right... I also watch Angling Addicts Pacific Northwest, because he gets around and fishes some places I used to fish, Makes me feel like I am back there,..
Saweeeeeet!!!!!! Congratulations on that chrome. However, I wince every time you tighten your drag. Good job landing w/o a net. Listening to your breathing and seeing white knuckles holding that rod is an awesome taste of what anglers live for. ADRENALINE
Nothing tastes better than fresh Springer! Congrats. My first Springer was on the Clack in 99. I remember it like yesterday. Drag adjustments have been covered. I just wanted to let you know that grabbing the rod above the grip while fighting a fish creates a fulcrum on the rod. You will break a rod if you continue to high stick it like that.
I caught one springer in the Clackamas in OR that was a 25 lber. Same experience, it felt like a snag on the bottom at first. We were working the various holes in a boat. Like you, it was a big battle for about 20 minutes. Congrts on your catch. I kept mine also, very good eating.
Wow, really glad I stumbled across this video! I used to fish all the time, never caught one :( I put in a lot of time and burned a lot of fuel driving all over our state. Really glad to see you be successful.
Luv the vid. For some reason, solo success equates to a bigger adrenaline thrill that's indescribable. I once hooked a 16pound striped bass solo that went air born 3 feet, at the the ump-qua/smith fork. I was 16 years old, did my own looking around with no help or advise, This was back in the late 1970's. Remember the thrill shock like it was yesterday.
That was an incredible fight! I just caught my first springer this year as well. By far my favorite salmon video I’ve watched especially since there’s so little bank fishing videos. Can only hope I can catch one that big one day. Can’t wait for some more vids!
Awsome! My first springer was wild! Very privileged to release it, an amazing fish. My first chinnok was a fall wild, 45lbs took forever to land by myself!
I relate to these videos of you catching your first steelhead/salmon cause I did it the same way. Put in hours/days of fishing for my first salmon/steelhead and when you get one on your own gear and by yourself it’s so rewarding.
By far my favorite fishing experience has been chasing these fish on my own and learning how to catch them! It is very rewarding when you finally do hook up
Awesome fish bro! Had me on the edge of my seat the entire fight with that drag being a little tighter than I personally fight kings with! What a great fish🤙
Hello from Alaska. In my many decades here I have just now started to use bait for river fishing. I usually use a fly rod for all my river and lake fishing. (Imagine catching that chinook or bigger on a fly rod.) Anyway, this was an excellent video and a beautiful fish. Thank you for posting this video. Recipe suggestion: I make fish and chips using cod, halibut and/or salmon (chinook, coho or sockeye). I prefer salmon this way over other methods of cooking it (unless I’m making a dip). I recently started using a batter from a UA-cam video: Binging with Babish: Fish Fingers & Custard. However, I use a dark ale instead of the light lager. For me is seems to work better with the salmon. It may not be the healthiest but it sure tastes good and is worth trying at least once.
hell yeah man congrats i havent got out for any salmon fishing this year awesome to see u get on your first one! hopefully my car will be off jack stands soon and i can get back out there more
Hell yeah good work! Just a little advice, when the fish goes on a run and is rippin line, I try to let it go. If you tighten the drag or grab your spool to keep it from doing that, your chances of a fish like that braking you off go up ten fold. BUT, it didn’t! So good work and one hell of a springer!
As far as cooking, I’ve only been salmon fishing for 2 years since I moved here but I love it on the smoker or a quick bbq (smoke the collars they are delicious) covered in your favorite seasoning. Most people go lite but, I love the teriyaki style with spicy soy sauce as a brine. I will grill 2-4 pieces all different flavors to figure out what ya like best or to have variety 😋 you’ll be eating well! Food savor them and date em up 😎
Nice fish! Making me hungry! Love catching chinook I live in PA different kinda fishing out here I go to Lake Ontario still fun! Good job! Try looking up salmon candy, candied salmon. 🤤
Lived in Forks Washington for 3years. Would fish with ones that lived there all there lives and said that the kings like deep slow moving water. Great fish!
damn good knots!!! that's a big fish too. I couldn't believe the line held. awesome job man. next time just loosen her up a bit and hang on and relax and let it just run when it wants to. but awesome job catching it man.
@@OregonReelFishing when I fished for king salmon decades ago, coastal southern California, we set the drag at a minimum because their mouths were considered soft. But, fishing streams with snags probably makes it more stressful watching them peel line. Using braided line in such situations was a good call. It paid off well with that big boy. imo, Smoked salmon is pretty much the all time favorite, from my experiences talking and sharing a plate or two. Even non anglers that like salmon really cherish it. thank you for recording and sharing this experience. I like to think vids like this really make us all feel grateful and proud to live in America, considering the environmental and human conditions around the world today. Walking up and pulling out King Sized KINGS from "narrow" water is truly a blessing and accomplishment by many standards, especially when you're starting out. Thanks again for sharing bruh!
Beautiful fish! As you probably know salmon is super rich, I smoke mine with brown sugar & sea salt. I also live on the siletz River part time. Can’t wait to get one my own!
Man what a beautiful fish. Way to grind one out. I would echo some of the other comments here about not tightening the drag and letting the fish run. That’s how you break off more times than not. Glad for you this time was a not. Killer fish and great job!
Good advice. The only other thing I would add is do not point the rod at the fish. Keep it at an angle so it can flex and absorb some of the shock the fish is creating.
Nice fish man. I got one just downstream of that spot Memorial Day weekend, so they are there. That spot always has drift boats moving through it, usually they are pretty nice if you’re there first. As far as recipes, lemon, lemon pepper, onion and garlic are always are good. Sometimes I make a glaze with lemon juice, mayo, horseradish, minced garlic, touch of soy sauce and lemon pepper and sliced onions on top, then bake it.
They should be nice regardless. Especially if they are in a hole that has bank access, when the whole point of a boat is to get to no bank access areas
@@skatinonbilletsk5750 Some people in boats honestly have no clue about etiquette. Earlier this year, same river, I was steelhead fishing and a raft was anchored at the top of a hole I went to fish so I walked downstream about 50 yards to the top of the tailout where I knew there was a slot they like to hold in on the far side of the river. Not even ten minutes after I started fishing the raft pulled anchor and floated down to where I was. First on the way down they started long lining down across where I was fishing. I didn't say anything and figured I would just let them be rude and pass on through but to my amazement they stopped and dropped anchor in the exact area I was casting to start my drift. I looked at them and said "Really, You didn't see me casting and fishing there. You anchored right where the fish hold." of course the girl in the boat was the first to get lippy and tell me I didn't own the river and I couldn't tell them what to do. Naturally, all sh*t broke loose after that and basically ended up with me threatening to meet them at the takeout which was only a half mile or so downstream. The guy running the raft picked up and moved on with out ever saying a word while the guy and girl in front kept running their mouths. True to my word, I met them at put in/take out where they never said a word as they floated on by.
Great video. That fish was hot. I almost couldn't watch his video I got so nervous at the end wasn't sure what was going to happen when it took that run up River. Should be very proud of yourself that's a great great fish.. leave those nets at home if your bank fishing LOL makes you a better fisherman
shallots garlic and lemon mixed with some mayo and dill, slather that on top and cook on the grill until cooked, if you like capers they go really well with it too
Congrats! I'm pretty sure you are on my home river. If you want a seat in my drift boat (mayish) 2023. Let me know. I almost always have a seat open. Tight lines bud!
For catching that fishing you win a new follower!!! Great job!!🎉
I've caught a lot of springers and I have never been as calm as this guy! 😂.. nice first fish.
Truly appreciate how genuine you are. Great job! Inspiring me to get out there more!
Nice fish Pal. Good on you. Very proud of you. It will be plain sailing from now on. It is good to change up the way you do things and use different stuff even if the tried and true things still work. I spent 12 yrs in Coastal Oregon and loved the fishing so much. Although I don't live in the States anymore I had a wonderful time fishing with friends and learning the way they go things over there. Many memories made to last a life time. The memory of that first Spring Chinook will last you forever.. Well done. Personally I liked the couple of Spinglows tipped with eggs, sitting on a chair drinking hot coffee and bullshitting with my friends.. Plunking If i have that right... I also watch Angling Addicts Pacific Northwest, because he gets around and fishes some places I used to fish, Makes me feel like I am back there,..
First spring salmon and it's a BEAST!🤣🤣 Nice fish, man!
Thanks man!!
This is a huge inspiration for me since I am trying to catch my first chinook. Lucky for you, you have 2 seasons to fish for those beauties.
That was a stellar fight-great job bringing that in. Your persistence paid off-congratulations.
Nice !!
Congratulations. Thanks for sharing.
That was a phenomenal fight! Awesome watch!
You played it like a pro. NEATO!!
Saweeeeeet!!!!!! Congratulations on that chrome. However, I wince every time you tighten your drag. Good job landing w/o a net. Listening to your breathing and seeing white knuckles holding that rod is an awesome taste of what anglers live for. ADRENALINE
Nothing tastes better than fresh Springer! Congrats. My first Springer was on the Clack in 99. I remember it like yesterday. Drag adjustments have been covered. I just wanted to let you know that grabbing the rod above the grip while fighting a fish creates a fulcrum on the rod. You will break a rod if you continue to high stick it like that.
Congratulations!🎉👍🎣
I watched this vid a few times!! That drag screaming action is addicting as heck!! ❤
Great job!!! I'm soooooooo excited for you! Beautiful fish 💪🔥🥰
That fish was peeling drag!! That drag was burning friken awesomeness 😍😍😍
WooHoo! Great fish and video.
I caught one springer in the Clackamas in OR that was a 25 lber. Same experience, it felt like a snag on the bottom at first. We were working the various holes in a boat. Like you, it was a big battle for about 20 minutes. Congrts on your catch. I kept mine also, very good eating.
Beautiful fishing spot 🙌
Congrats man! The grind is what makes it the best fish to catch.
Thanks man! Couldn't agree more
So awesome! Happy for you. Dream fish if I caught. 😊
What a battle . congrats great fish
What a great fight and video! Cheers
Awesome brother, what a great fish, and such a fight! keep at it!
Wow, really glad I stumbled across this video! I used to fish all the time, never caught one :( I put in a lot of time and burned a lot of fuel driving all over our state. Really glad to see you be successful.
Keep up the great work and keep the Springer content coming! Love your vids from a fellow bank Fisherman.
Thank you! Will do 🙏
Great fish
Luv the vid. For some reason, solo success equates to a bigger adrenaline thrill that's indescribable. I once hooked a 16pound striped bass solo that went air born 3 feet, at the the ump-qua/smith fork. I was 16 years old, did my own looking around with no help or advise, This was back in the late 1970's. Remember the thrill shock like it was yesterday.
Sweet !! Nice job.🐟
Watching this video got me like going fishing tomorrow
That was an incredible fight! I just caught my first springer this year as well. By far my favorite salmon video I’ve watched especially since there’s so little bank fishing videos. Can only hope I can catch one that big one day. Can’t wait for some more vids!
That's awesome! Congrats on your first. Looking forward to filming more bank fishing salmon videos this year!
Just starting myself and will be on banks too
Awsome! My first springer was wild! Very privileged to release it, an amazing fish. My first chinnok was a fall wild, 45lbs took forever to land by myself!
That's insane!
I relate to these videos of you catching your first steelhead/salmon cause I did it the same way. Put in hours/days of fishing for my first salmon/steelhead and when you get one on your own gear and by yourself it’s so rewarding.
By far my favorite fishing experience has been chasing these fish on my own and learning how to catch them! It is very rewarding when you finally do hook up
Excellent work mate.. persistence pays dividends.👍
Good morning from Philippines. I always enjoy your videos. Keep safe and God bless always 🙏👍🐟⛵❤
Thank you so much!
What a fish! Bet it are great! May, Jesus, get all of the glory here!❤️
I love fishing the coastal rivers
Awesome fish bro! Had me on the edge of my seat the entire fight with that drag being a little tighter than I personally fight kings with! What a great fish🤙
Huge salmon, awesome catch!!!!
Hello from Alaska. In my many decades here I have just now started to use bait for river fishing. I usually use a fly rod for all my river and lake fishing. (Imagine catching that chinook or bigger on a fly rod.) Anyway, this was an excellent video and a beautiful fish. Thank you for posting this video.
Recipe suggestion: I make fish and chips using cod, halibut and/or salmon (chinook, coho or sockeye). I prefer salmon this way over other methods of cooking it (unless I’m making a dip). I recently started using a batter from a UA-cam video: Binging with Babish: Fish Fingers & Custard. However, I use a dark ale instead of the light lager. For me is seems to work better with the salmon. It may not be the healthiest but it sure tastes good and is worth trying at least once.
Nicely done bro, best tasting fish out there !!
Congratulations, incredible fish.
What a beautiful brite fish..
hell yeah man congrats i havent got out for any salmon fishing this year awesome to see u get on your first one! hopefully my car will be off jack stands soon and i can get back out there more
I’m super jealous. Good fish!
Nice job,way to let in run awsome job.
CHROME!!!!! BEAUTIFUL... YUMMMMMMM!
Awesome video
Nice Job!
Seen this posted on one of the forums I follow glad to see a video was along with the catch! Good stuff bro!
Thanks for checking it out!
Nice fish and nice work!
At about 7:09, he realized he was hooked and the game changed.
Hell yeah good work!
Just a little advice, when the fish goes on a run and is rippin line, I try to let it go. If you tighten the drag or grab your spool to keep it from doing that, your chances of a fish like that braking you off go up ten fold. BUT, it didn’t! So good work and one hell of a springer!
That was a seriously strong fish, you did a great job. Really nice fish.
Dude, what a great fight this fish gave. Congratulations!
Thanks! It was one of the best fights I've ever had!
what an absolute unit, great work man. oh that river is the juice, congrats on that toad! you played that perfectly good work.
Thank you!
Good stuff! We are killing em’ on the deschutes!!! Every weekend in September 🎣🎣🎣
Awesome catch dude!! 👏 👍
that was a huge fish, congrats dude
What a fight! That’s awesome man happy for you.
It was a crazy fight! Thank you!
Yeah boi!! Nice work, solid first springer 🐟🎣
Thank you!!
As far as cooking, I’ve only been salmon fishing for 2 years since I moved here but I love it on the smoker or a quick bbq (smoke the collars they are delicious) covered in your favorite seasoning. Most people go lite but, I love the teriyaki style with spicy soy sauce as a brine. I will grill 2-4 pieces all different flavors to figure out what ya like best or to have variety 😋 you’ll be eating well! Food savor them and date em up 😎
Good work!!
Nice fish! Making me hungry! Love catching chinook I live in PA different kinda fishing out here I go to Lake Ontario still fun! Good job! Try looking up salmon candy, candied salmon. 🤤
Hell yea!!! Tight lines!!
Awesome!!!!
🙌 right on bro.! That's a beauty? Hope to bump into on the River one day.🤙
Lived in Forks Washington for 3years. Would fish with ones that lived there all there lives and said that the kings like deep slow moving water. Great fish!
Well done...
Congrats! That was a nice Chinny!
Awesome catch man!
Nice fish, just might not wanna tighten the drag when a fish takes runs like that, must’ve had some good knots but congrats
damn good knots!!! that's a big fish too. I couldn't believe the line held. awesome job man. next time just loosen her up a bit and hang on and relax and let it just run when it wants to. but awesome job catching it man.
I definitely could have done a better job fighting this fish, but still learning. Now I know for next time!
@@OregonReelFishing when I fished for king salmon decades ago, coastal southern California, we set the drag at a minimum because their mouths were considered soft. But, fishing streams with snags probably makes it more stressful watching them peel line. Using braided line in such situations was a good call. It paid off well with that big boy.
imo, Smoked salmon is pretty much the all time favorite, from my experiences talking and sharing a plate or two. Even non anglers that like salmon really cherish it.
thank you for recording and sharing this experience. I like to think vids like this really make us all feel grateful and proud to live in America, considering the environmental and human conditions around the world today. Walking up and pulling out King Sized KINGS from "narrow" water is truly a blessing and accomplishment by many standards, especially when you're starting out. Thanks again for sharing bruh!
Honestly surprised that fish didn’t break the line! Careful with that drag… good fish tho and congrats on the catch!
😬😬😬😬😂
Killing it bro
Really great video.
Thank you!!
Nice fish man!
Beautiful fish! As you probably know salmon is super rich, I smoke mine with brown sugar & sea salt. I also live on the siletz River part time. Can’t wait to get one my own!
Good job man awesome video !
been waiting for the post great works
Thank you!
you were fishing way out there! earned that one
Hahaha he took ur drag! Hell yeah
That Chinook will deliver some really nice meat!! ❤😀🤙🤙
Congrats man! My first king on eggs/shrimp was wild as well.
Great job 4 afirst timer
Man what a beautiful fish. Way to grind one out. I would echo some of the other comments here about not tightening the drag and letting the fish run. That’s how you break off more times than not. Glad for you this time was a not. Killer fish and great job!
Good advice. The only other thing I would add is do not point the rod at the fish. Keep it at an angle so it can flex and absorb some of the shock the fish is creating.
Man I have to.ask .... WHAT REEL ARE YOU USING? THATS GOT SOME DAMN GOOD BEARINGS .. DONT SAY ITS A STRADIC
Awesome! Congrats man, you got yourself a new sub!
Thank you so much!
Nice fish man. I got one just downstream of that spot Memorial Day weekend, so they are there. That spot always has drift boats moving through it, usually they are pretty nice if you’re there first. As far as recipes, lemon, lemon pepper, onion and garlic are always are good. Sometimes I make a glaze with lemon juice, mayo, horseradish, minced garlic, touch of soy sauce and lemon pepper and sliced onions on top, then bake it.
That's awesome! Definitely seems like the run is getting good. I usually use lemon but haven't tried garlic yet, I'll give it a try!
They should be nice regardless. Especially if they are in a hole that has bank access, when the whole point of a boat is to get to no bank access areas
@@skatinonbilletsk5750 Some people in boats honestly have no clue about etiquette. Earlier this year, same river, I was steelhead fishing and a raft was anchored at the top of a hole I went to fish so I walked downstream about 50 yards to the top of the tailout where I knew there was a slot they like to hold in on the far side of the river. Not even ten minutes after I started fishing the raft pulled anchor and floated down to where I was. First on the way down they started long lining down across where I was fishing. I didn't say anything and figured I would just let them be rude and pass on through but to my amazement they stopped and dropped anchor in the exact area I was casting to start my drift. I looked at them and said "Really, You didn't see me casting and fishing there. You anchored right where the fish hold." of course the girl in the boat was the first to get lippy and tell me I didn't own the river and I couldn't tell them what to do. Naturally, all sh*t broke loose after that and basically ended up with me threatening to meet them at the takeout which was only a half mile or so downstream. The guy running the raft picked up and moved on with out ever saying a word while the guy and girl in front kept running their mouths. True to my word, I met them at put in/take out where they never said a word as they floated on by.
Nice dude. So awesome.
Thank you!
Awesome catch! Never caught a salmon or steelhead. Subbed
Bro this was a banger. I’ve been try and nothing has paid off. This gives me motivation to carry on.
Keep fishing! They're out there!
Where you at I live in sandy
That’s not what I asked lol
Nice fish bud!
Nice work bro 🤙
Great video. That fish was hot. I almost couldn't watch his video I got so nervous at the end wasn't sure what was going to happen when it took that run up River. Should be very proud of yourself that's a great great fish.. leave those nets at home if your bank fishing LOL makes you a better fisherman
Thanks! That was one of the craziest fights I've ever had and am definitely thankful to have landed it!
There is a whole down below that bridge on the corner that holds way more fish. That's my favorite river and area to fish.
Super awesome video also I was cringing when I saw you tighten that drag any way what do us youtube fisherman know anyway lol great work
shallots garlic and lemon mixed with some mayo and dill, slather that on top and cook on the grill until cooked, if you like capers they go really well with it too
Good job on that king brother good for you enjoy that ocean red meat
Nice fish dude! Surprised there was no one in that spot. It’s a pretty good one.
can you just say what river? Never spring fished before
Killed it on that river last season. Looking forward to doing it again next year!
Congrats! I'm pretty sure you are on my home river. If you want a seat in my drift boat (mayish) 2023. Let me know. I almost always have a seat open. Tight lines bud!
Nice fish 👍 looks like the American River at j st bridge