Monster 43lb King Salmon! Epic Battle! Salmon Fishing - Juneau, Alaska! JUNE 2020
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- A wild battle with a monster 43lb King Salmon caught trolling near Juneau, Alaska!
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Captain Zac shows his relief and success with that huge catch. Congrats.
Thanks @goutvols103! I'm glad you enjoyed this video and appreciate the kind words! You are exactly right - it certainly was a relief when this fish was safely in the net! All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
A time to pause and to reflect is something we all tend to miss in life. You’re a class act. Thank you so much.
Hey Mike many thanks for the kind words! More than anywhere else, I find that Alaska helps one gain perspective at every turn. Something about the big mountains, sprawling ocean scapes and abundant wildlife reminds folks to take a pause and reflect. Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
The way he looks at the camera and whisper-yells HUGE FISH gets me everytime😂 good job dude
Haha hey there peadey mclovin (awesome screen name!) thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! Yes indeed - I knew this was a nice fish when I was fighting it but I was totally thrilled when it hit the net and I saw just how massive this king salmon was (especially for Southeast Alaska)! Thanks again and all the best my friend! Captain Zac
Wow that's a beautiful salmon. I'm glad that you were able to get him in the boat because he really put up a good fight. Once he was in the net, and on the boat you can tell that he was dead tired because he didn't even move. Great catch
Hi Patrice thanks for watching this video! It certainly was an intense battle all the way to the end. Between me and the fish, I'm not sure who was more exhausted!
Well done. That was quite a circus act doing it all by yourself, running the boat and downrigger, dancing around other rods, keeping the line free from the motor, netting the fish, etc. Lotsa ways that fish could’ve gotten free, but it didn’t because you played your cards right. Absolute beast of a fish! Amazing specimen, and you did it all to bring her in.
Hi Geoff - Thanks for the kind words and I am glad you enjoyed the video! It certainly was quite a battle with many things that could have gone wrong - a healthy combination of experience and luck made all the difference! Tight lines!
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Capt. Zac, please tell this possible fish trip person that you ate that beautiful fish?!
Never caught anything edible that size, fish are juicing just eating mackerels? Guess dissolved oxygen percentage in cold? 🥶 👍🏻
Perfect fish control, while driving the boat, the division of labor is detailed, no panic. what a perfect video！
Hi DIDI Allen thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the very kind comment! I was fortunate that everything worked out in my favor during this intense salmon battle! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Best solo Fishing I’ve ever seen in my life good job buddy
Hi Jeremy many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the kind words! Solo trolling for kings can certainly be a challenge with all of the moving parts - the stars definitely aligned this day and the fish hit the net! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
just how beautiful that fish looks, glitters like gold
Hi AbdulKerim thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon battle! Yes indeed - this fish was bright and shiny... just an amazingly beautiful salmon! All the best! Captain Zac
Most amazing solo catch I’ve ever seen!
Thanks -Elevateflyzzz-! With all the different things that can possibly go wrong when fighting a king salmon, I was very fortunate that all the stars aligned and this fish made it to the net!
You’ve never seen me catch a king with a broken reel and had to basically handling the fish in
Ross Cox and still be able to watch and comment on a UA-cam video without any cell signal or internet
Good job, gorgeous fish. Looks to be natural run fish. Do you bleed your catch? IkeJime?
Guys catch 300lb Marlin single handed bro
Great job, especially solo! Alaska is truly heaven on earth. Been to Soldotna twice and it never disappoints.
Hi Frederick thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the positive comment and couldn't agree more about Alaska's splendor. Were you king salmon fishing up in Soldotna? Congrats on the awesome sail fish (on your channel)! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
@@CaptainZac You're welcome! Yes we were and for other salmon, ie, silvers, humpies, etc. My dad caught a 30lb King. We were just talking about going back this year but the flights and car rental cost is unreal. Oh thanks! That was a fun time in Mexico. My first! Tight lines to you as well!!! Enjoy!
Your an inspiration to us all Capt Zac. Hats off to ya. Cheers
Hi Todd many thanks for the kind words! I appreciate you watching and am glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! With all the things that can go wrong when fighting a big king, I am very fortunate that all the stars aligned and this fish hit the net. All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
Reminds me of being a kid on a boat with my dad on Vancouver Island, trolling for salmon. Gotta love it! Thanks for sharing and nice catch!
Hi Leo thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon battle! That's awesome it sounds like you had some GREAT salmon action down on Vancouver Island! It is such as rush where are trolling and that rod goes down and then pops the clip - GAME ON!!! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Nice fish! What do you think of the downriggers you're running? Looks like the cannon optimums? I was thinking about getting a pair and was curious if all the additional features were worth it over the magnums
Hey @lukebryant6523 yes I like these units. I really enjoy the auto up. They have positive ion control which seemingly contributes to better strike ratios. I occasionally use the cycle feature to run the bait at different depths every 30 seconds or a minute, however, I only do small cycles so I don't have to adjust the rods. I don't use the bottom tracking feature which is probably more popular when trolling in the great lakes for lake trout or king salmon within feet of the bottom. All together, I'm a fan of these units. Tight lines! Captain Zac
Amazing fish! Its so funny how almost every big fish catch is just bearly hooked!
Thanks Notorious Citydiffrerent! You are exactly right - it is crazy how often you land a big fish just to see that it is barely hooked! I appreciate you watching and am glad you enjoyed this salmon battle! All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
Wow. My wife and I got caught up in this video. So happy you landed it after the effort. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Octavio! Many thanks for watching and I am glad that you and your wife enjoyed this salmon battle! I appreciate the kind words - it was a big relief when the fish made it to the net successfully! All the best and thanks again for watching! Captain Zac
Arms probably feel like Jell-O. Excellent!
Hi uslsuspect - thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon battle! Yes indeed, my arms were burning after landing this king! All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
Mike again, OK, I know this is an older video, but what do you think of a suicide knob for the aft wheel? Makes steering a lot easier in a pinch and doesn't cost too much. Regardless, a great video.
Hi Mike great suggestion! I didn't realize these were referred to as suicide knobs but after looking into it I know exactly what you are talking about. You are right - this would make those sudden large corrections a much easier. Thanks for the tip and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Watching you work that fish solo was straight up stressful. You are super human. Fantastic fish.
Ha! Hi stingray4540 many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the kind words - I was very fortunate that all the stars aligned and this fish hit the net! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Do you have a dock or moorage, or do you launch every time. I know this is an old one but it shows your determination. It's so Alaska. Love your videos, keep them coming.
Hey Mike thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this one! I appreciate the kind words! I do have moorage during the season which makes it very easy to jump on the boat and get on the water. Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
That was awesome! Thanks for sharing. By the way great boat setup all around, the boat, Downrigger, lamaglas rod... dude really nice job!!!
Thanks Kayakguy406 Lauer! It is great when a game plan comes together and the gear all delivers when the big one bites! Are you into salmon trolling? Perhaps kayak fishing (given the name haha)?
Captain Zac you know it brother. Live in the PNW and salmon and steelhead are second to none!!
That's awesome! Sounds like you have tons of great fishing action between the salmon and steelhead! In the off-season I live in PA and the steelhead run off of Lake Erie is a blast. Would love to see what you are catching down there - feel free to share any "bragging board" pictures across! captainzac@fromrodtotable.com
I loved your recent video. I noticed your boat is a small boat compared to the larger party boats. What boat do you have, and how does it usually handle on the ocean? I also have a small 20” Hewes Craft River Runner that I have only taken it out on lakes and rivers. I haven’t tried the ocean yet. After watching your video I am thinking maybe I should give it a try. Maybe hire someone to show me how it’s done first before I try it solo. Again loved your video. Keep posting.
Hi Richard thanks for watching and I'm thrilled to hear that you are enjoying my videos! Many thanks for the kind words! I have a 21' Sea Runner with a hard top and extended transom and I really like how it handles in the salt water in Southeast Alaska. Check out my boat review for more specifics and let me know if you have any questions: ua-cam.com/video/dLTZLOyJOjE/v-deo.html
The water is MUCH calmer within the inside passage as compared to the open ocean. Most folks out on the coast (like Sitka) who fish the open ocean use 30ft or more boats due to the heavy seas. You can get away with a much smaller craft on the inside waters which are much more protected. All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
We take an 18' bayrunner boat out into the ocean in southeast Alaska and have not had any issues. Obviously you'll want to watch the weather closely and be prepared to call of the trip if it looks bad. Most of the waves in the ocean are larger swells and they have a longer spacing between waves so it really just makes it feel like your going up and down small hills. The surface chop can get a little nasty sometimes but it's usually not much more than what you can get around the inside waters. Obviously, try all of this at your own risk but I would personally be thrilled to have a 22' searunner to go out with instead of the center console 18'! Haha
Captain Zak
What downrigger rods are those? Are they the redline series from lamiglas or are they the CFC 1064?
Hi Gerald many thanks for tuning in and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! Your first guess was correct - they are Lamiglas Redline series rods. 10' 6" model - www.lamiglas.com/collections/redline-composite-series. These are purpose fit salmon trolling rods that work great for trolling kings and cohos up here around Juneau! I would recommend these rods if you are in the market. Are you fishing in the Pacific Northwest or Alaska? All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
Nice boat handling, Zac! Well done in all respects!
Thanks William! I appreciate the kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon battle. The rear helm makes it easier to fight and steer at the same time for sure. Are you a salmon fisherman as well? Any luck this season? All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
Absolutely a awesome real to the bone fishing video !! Made my day! Great job all around video! Thanks for sharing with everyone.
Hi Greg many thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! This was a special fish and I was fortunate that all of the stars aligned and this salmon made it to the net! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
@@CaptainZac when i was a boy my folks would take me and my brother to westport wa fishing for kings evry summer, lots of great memories! My mother landed a 63lb king by herself and it won the derby that week and with da winnings we were able to stay and fish another week! So your video really brought back that day! I now recide in southwest Missouri and love trolling for walleye. Thanks again 😁
@@gregwhittet7234 Wow that's incredible I can't even imagine how excited you all must have been battling and finally landing that 63lb king! Trolling for walleye sounds like a blast - hard to beat fresh walleye fillets! Some of the best eating fish around!
I hooked a 50 lb and honestly thought I got into a Seal. Took me up stream and back to the mouth of the river and ironically the Sea Lions chased him back up. This was about 15 years ago but now days your lucky to see a 30 lber.
Hi NFiltr8Red thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon battle! Wow that 50lb king must have been an intense fight! That is awesome the sea lion chased your big king back towards you! CONGRATS on landing such a great fish! I wish there were more 50lb kings swimming around these days. Did you catch that in Southeast Alaska or up on the Kenai Peninsula (Kenai or Kasilof)? Tight lines! Captain Zac
Captain Zac , Northern California.....Klamath River. My computer crashed and lost my pics but it’s all in my memories only. Just last year I caught a 30 some lb. out of the Mad River and that’s so so so rare I heard. Catch and Release! We need to practice it more when we can though.
Wow - too bad the computer crashed but I'm sure those memories will last a lifetime! Tight lines!
I caught a 42lbs king on the lower Klickitat in Washington State one time, I saw the V coming up the river and BAM! he hit like a freight train and I was running down river instantly. What an epic fight that was!
Hi Aaron congrats on the 42lb king! Sounds like an unforgettable fight! I bet those were some super thick fillets as well! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
From someone else that salmon fishes solo...well done!
Hi barfly1382 - thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed this battle! Up here in Alaska we are only allowed 1 rod per angler so it makes solo trolling a little easier (still plenty of variables though!). Where are you trolling? Any salmon success this summer? All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
This is multi-tasking at its finest lol. Great catch!
Hi JabberCT thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! Haha I appreciate the kind comment - I was very fortunate that all the stars aligned and this fish ended up hitting the net! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Them shaky heads while weighting says it all🔥👊🏼! You got my support bro! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this battle! It was a blast to fight as this fish ripped across the top of the water - a special fish for sure. Good luck out there on the water and tight lines! Captain Zac
Captain Zac im already getting ready for the river steels 😂! Gluck this fall bro👊🏼🔥
Excellent!! It’s a pleasure to watch someone who truly knows how to handle a boat. Seeing that fish reminds me of past years when we would see those bigger fish here in Sitka. Well done. Thanks for sharing
Hi SEKAF thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the kind words. I was fortunate that all of the stars aligned during this battle and the fish ended up in the net. Yes indeed - I've fished out of Sitka before and always been impressed at the awesome salmon runs. I wish there were more larger fish these days - the king salmon fishery seems to have declined across Alaska in recent years (e.g., significant season closures). Have you seen a big drop off in larger kings near Sitka? Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
@@CaptainZac yes. Huge drop. 30lb fish now is considered big
@@sekaf4125 Yikes - hopefully the kings make a comeback! Tight lines!
I’m watching this the day before I go fishing. I hope to have the same luck 👍👍🎣🎣
Thanks for watching Ryan and I am hoping that some of this luck rubbed off on you! Did you end up getting on the fish during your trip? Would love to hear that you landed a lunker! Tight lines my friend!
Captain Zac I caught a 14.5 lb chinook. I was fishing in Puget Sound, so it was a decent hatchery fish for the region🤷♂️🎣
That's awesome Ryan - CONGRATS on the great fish! I bet that put up a fun fight! Just great when a nice salmon hits the net! Nice work!!!
Zac what an amazing fish and battle! You need your own show man ! Keep 'em coming
Hi Brent many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the kind words re: my own show... someday!!! I hope all is well on your end - are you doing much fishing these days? Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
@@CaptainZac I've actually been doing more hunting than fishing. Have a deep freezer full of Venison, but hope to get on some decent fish this spring. Kentucky fishing isn't quite as exciting as FL or AK. You guys have to be loving all that quality meat! Keep posting dude that video is legit!
Awesome sounds like a successful hunting season! I was back in PA this fall doing some whitetail hunting as well - 2 doe and buck with my bow (cross bow) and another doe in rifle... some venison to bring back up to Alaska! Do you have good trout fishing in KY? Those can be a lot of fun and tasty to eat!
great job, and solo fishing too. You have my respect. I usually fish alone too, and It can be a job especially on a windy day and dealing with a double ! I find myself letting go the bigger ones now 25lb. plus, for the sake of the gene pool. There just are not that many left around in that weight range. :(. Thanks for the video !! enjoyed it !
Hi Ron many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon battle! Yes indeed - solo fishing for kings can be a little tricky when multiple variables start going wrong (wind, downrigger gear, fish direction, etc.). Wow I can't even imagine dealing with a double! Here in Southeast Alaska we are only allowed 1 rod per angler so I only get doubles when I have others on board. Agree it is sad that the number of larger fish seem to be declining rapidly - a number of factors account for this but the end result is very upsetting. Hopefully this trends turns around in the coming years / decades. All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
We all should focus on releasing more of the big prime breeders for the future of the fishery.
43 lb is about 20 kg.. was that the heaviest you caught so far?
Thanks @mtloke5732! This is the largest King Salmon I've caught. I've caught halibut in the 200lb range before. Tight lines! Captain Zac
That salmon is huge, great job bring it in. 👍👏
Hi Fishing Around - thanks for the kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed this battle! Looks like you do some pretty cool fishing around Sacramento - good luck and tight lines! Captain Zac
Beautiful fish, good job maneuvering the boat, and staying positive.
Thanks Oden! It was certainly an adventure navigating all the possible things that can go wrong when battling a king. Your point about staying positive is really important. Sometimes even when it seems like all hope is lost (and the fish runs under or around the boat or near the engine), staying calm and optimistic can help ensure a successful outcome! Plus, even if a big one does get away, it just becomes a great fish story about the "monster that got away" - which surely would have weighed at least 60lbs!!! Thanks for watching this video and I am glad you enjoyed it. Best of luck out there on the water - tight lines Oden!
what a toad and what a day ... you never know when the big ones come.. congrats...
Hi Magwa Magwa - thanks for the kind words! Great point about never knowing when the big one is going to strike. Staying positive and always believing that big bite is right around the corner is the key to being ready when those rare opportunities come along. Thanks again for watching this video and I am glad you enjoyed it. Tight lines!
Good luck my friend .You deserve It.
Thanks Steve I appreciate the kind words and am glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! Given all the things that can go wrong when trying to land a big king, I was very fortunate that all the stars aligned and this fish hit the net! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Hi my last question is size #12 hooks can very large salmon be caught with them as I have 900 qty of them
Hi Azar thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! Size 12 is probably too small for trolling but you could fish for salmon in a stream with these hooks - perhaps using salmon eggs when the water is low and clear. Wow - 900 hooks is a lot! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Such an amazing catch and great execution!
Hi Kaye and Remo - thanks for the kind words and I am glad you enjoyed the video! It was certainly an intense battle and I am very fortunate that all the stars aligned and the fish made it to the net. Thanks again and tight lines!
Bravo, well done brought in by the tip of the lip. How awesome is that. Renal Sound some nice kings in that water.
Hey @TheBuzz222 I appreciate the positive comment and am glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
@@CaptainZac WOW it works well.
Oh my gosh bro what a battle you had
Thanks Tony! Yes indeed this was quite a fight! I appreciate you watching and am glad you enjoyed this salmon battle. All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
well done capt zac you showed off your skills for sure
Hi Wayne thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the kind comment - I was very fortunate that all the stars aligned and this fish was able to be landed (so much can go wrong when fighting a big king!). Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
That's a really nice king. They're hard to find that big these days.
Hi Yorty2112 many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! Yes indeed - these larger fish are harder to come by these days, especially so far inward in Southeast Alaska (i.e. not like fishing the open ocean near Sitka). All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Never seen anything like this video before! Amazing vid good work!
Hi Caleb thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the very positive comment! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
@@CaptainZac Gotta sub now!
You are an expert
Thanks Tarar Support! I appreciate the kind words!
@@CaptainZac are you only allowed 1 line per person?
Sad...I remember fishing the Kenai when a trophy King started at 80#...
Hi Bill - you are exactly right. It is such a shame to watch the king salmon fishery degrade each year. Let's hope things turn around soon. All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
Great work Captain Zac it's a full on job landing an awesome fish like that by yourself and filming at the same time . This is the first video of yours that I have seen but it won't be the last .
Hey @ianpaterson3092 many thanks for the positive comment and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! Welcome to the channel - I hope you enjoy my other salmon and halibut videos as well! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Would love too have seen it returned, especially when you had already landed fish. Well done getting it in tho.
Thanks Nigel I appreciate you watching and am glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! While I did choose to harvest this fish I certainly appreciate and respect your view towards catch and release. All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Thanks Nigel I appreciate you watching and am glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! While I did choose to harvest this fish I certainly appreciate and respect your view towards catch and release. All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
@@CaptainZac cheers bud and tight lines!!
Ps you got my sub👍
Thanks Nigel!
WOW. Outstanding. A monster.
Who said men cant multi-task ?
A busy man, videoing himself, fishing, driving the boat and netting the fish himself.
haha hi Alistair many thanks for watching and I appreciate the kind shout out! Multi-tasking is a great way to describe the complicated dance of activities that have to occur to successfully land a solo king salmon! Do you enjoy trolling for salmon? What area are you fishing? All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Noice I hope I will catch one this year it’s literally been 5 years and I have never even hooked one thanks to “ kids fishing” at the elkutna
Hi Beckett many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! Haha good luck fishing for kings this year! Hooking and landing a big king is hard enough but when you add the kiddos it becomes even more of a challenge. Best of luck and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Black mouths are my favorite. The power and fight in these fish are simply amazing.
Thanks @justsaynrush9689 I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon footage! Yes indeed the power and fight are definitely amazing! Tight lines! Captain Zac
Awesome 👍🎃
Thanks ImaMonaKnight! I appreciate you watching and am glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! All the best! Captain Zac
@@CaptainZac Thanks Sweetie..Nice To See You Having Fun..Loads Of Love🍀💋💚
Awesome solo hunt 👍
Beauty rig 👍
Hi vrod1a thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the positive comment - tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Would like to have a go at that , and it looks beautiful. I bet that salmon tasted great
Hi Steve thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I was very fortunate that all the stars aligned and this fish hit the net. Yes indeed - it tasted great! I had it smoked with alder wood and still have some in my freezer today (giant fillets!). All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
How much would that fish cost? If it was sold?
Hi Steve - just rough estimates here but let's assume about a 50% fillet yield and about $20 per pound for fresh king salmon - that would be 21.5lbs x $20 = $430. Of course this number could go up or down based on movement in either of those variables but this gives a general sense of the market value of a 43lb king. All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Holy cow amazing catch im getting tired watching this!
Haha thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video (or the workout!!!). Fighting this fish was a total blast and I am very fortunate that everything fell into place and this fish made it to the net - so much can go wrong when trying to land a king salmon! Tight lines and thanks again for watching!
Great video! Great catch! That smile as you hold him up says it all.
Hi Rich S thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon battle! Many thanks for the kind words! Yes indeed - I was pretty pumped when this big king hit the net after such a crazy battle. So many things can go wrong when landing a king salmon... I was very fortunate that all of the stars aligned for me that morning. Do you enjoy salmon trolling as well? All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
A Sea Lion chased a 4 footer past me a few days ago when I was on a bike ride! I did not even know they got so HUGE!!!
CATCH OF A LIFETIME. GREAT WORK AND VIDEO. THANKS
Hi Bones 805 many thanks for tuning in and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the kind words! While I know this could be the fish of a lifetime, I'm hoping to raise the bar even higher one of these years! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
The Monsters big fish, Very Nice Fishing,congrats Made IN Brazil 🇧🇷 Geopesca NATAL TEAM.
Olá e obrigado por assistir a este vídeo de salmão real! Estou feliz que você tenha gostado dessa filmagem - foi uma batalha e tanto! Boa sorte em seus esforços de pesca, meu amigo! Capitão Zac
@@CaptainZac Muito obrigado !
Impressive you landing it all on your own. 👍🏽 after a catch like that you can call it a day
Thanks @martingaspati8696 I appreciate the positive comment and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! Tight lines! Captain Zac
My biggest was 54.3 pounds. Bamfield BC 30 years ago. Took an hour. Also the only one I know who ever had a sockeye halibut double header. Unless someone else knows someone? How do you like your big Honda?
Hi Doug thanks for watching. CONGRATS on your 54.3 pound king!!! Ha - I would love to see a sockeye / halibut double! I've never heard of that so I suppose you still hold the crown for being the only one to accomplish that feat! I love the 225 Honda - super quiet and has the power to quickly step up on plane when needed! All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
Awesome fight!! Congratulations friend!
Hi Randy thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the kind words! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
You have a new neighbor in 3, 2, 1.... awesome fish
haha no kidding!!! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
WOW is right.....! What a beauty... nice day as well, surprised at the trolling speed, looked pretty slow, makes me think I am trolling to fast.
Hi John many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! Yes indeed - on average I've found that kings prefer a slower troll than cohos. When targeting kings specifically, I'm almost always trolling less than 1.5 mph and sometimes as slow as .5 or .7 mph. They just can't resist that slow wide roll when the flasher kicks the hootchie or herring in a wide circle! Also - this particular spot doesn't have crazy currents, which allows for more precise low-speed trolling. Are you fishing in Valdez or Juneau? All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Beautiful catch. I know the thrill and excitement of it all. From Michigan here, been on Lake Michigan many times alone and had the fun of catching and running the boat at the same time. But of course not the size fish like this. Biggest here for me is 28 pounds.
Hi @fishin11 thanks for the positive comment and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon action! Congrats on a 28lb Lake Michigan King - that is an awesome fish! Yes indeed it is a special challenge to hook and land king salmon while "solo trolling" - so many stars have to align for that fish to hit the net! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Skilled work brother, great catch. Thanks from New Zealand
Hi @joedennehy386 thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the positive comment - tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Solo epic wow. You are a legend mate.
Hey Anthony thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the positive comment - I was very fortunate that everything fell into place and this salmon made it to the net! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac
Looks like you have a hewescraft ocean boat? Searunner/Ocean pro?
Hi DeltaProMaster Lauj! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon battle. Yes - I have a Hewescraft Sea Runner 21ft Full Hard Top Extended Transom with a 225 Honda main and 9.9 Honda kicker. Check out a more detailed review here: ua-cam.com/video/dLTZLOyJOjE/v-deo.html
All the best and tight lines!
Captain Zac
Captain Zac nice, here in Northern CA, Hewescraft has taken over the waters for som reason it’s getting super popular
I'm a big fan of Hewescraft - a total fishing machine! Perfect fishing platform for the Pacific Northwest and Southeast Alaska!
at the time of me watching this upload, there were 61 people that did not like fish, haha, thanks for the upload man, beautiful fish
Hahah thanks dedatchie! I suppose you can't please everyone but I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the kind words! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Really fun watching this. I use to catch 20-35lbs on the Rogue, Smith and Mad River in Humboldt county when I went to college up there. Brings back memories.
Hi Paul thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! Wow - sounds like you had some awesome king action on the rivers in Humboldt county! Nothing beats the rod-bending run of a chrome king salmon ready to battle! All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
In over 50 years of fishing every river in oregon for kings I've only caught a handful over 40 lb.s. In 1992 I fought a salmon for over an hour on the Umpqua river at reeds port oregon. That fish weighed in at 51 and a half pounds after sitting in the fish box for over two hours. If I'd had a scale in the boat that fish might of been 55 lb.s or bigger considering hydration and bleeding it before I got to the dock an fish an wildlife wanted to weight it. It was a fish of a lifetime and I was by myself but a river guide did jump from his boat into mine once he saw that fish roll on the surface and he netted the fish . I'm 72 and that's a memory I'll always cherish.
Hi @william6526 wow it sounds like you've had some incredible salmon adventures over the years! Thanks for sharing these awesome memories! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Seeing ones like this make me nervous pulling flashers in a 12' kayak... lol!
Hey Hondeer thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! Haha yes indeed that would be quite a battle if you hooked a 40lb+ king from your kayak! That would be awesome!!! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
I enjoyed your video master, thanks for sharing as always 🙏👍
Hi Kevin thanks for watching and I'm glad you are enjoying my videos! I appreciate the very kind comment! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Captain Zac, you are a very skillful fisherman. I've never seen a guy text his wife, fish, operate a boat, dance around the fishing platform, and net all at the same time. Amazing. Beautiful fish too. I saw why you like the down riggers you chose: the ball came up and stopped on a dime.
Hi David - many thanks for the kind words! Landing this fish was certainly a dance and I am very fortunate that all the stars aligned. So many things can go wrong when fighting a big king - luckily, this fish made it to the net! This was indeed a beautiful fish - bright chrome! The downrigger's auto-up feature that zeros out at the waterline makes it very easy to focus more on the fish battle and less on clearing the gear. Tight lines my friend!
Thank you for showing！
Hi Lee C C thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Hey Capt what your rod and reel setup for king trolling?
Hi AlaskaFishin thanks for stopping by - I'm using a Shimano Tekota line counter reel on a 10' 6" Lamiglas Redline Composite trolling rod. Tight lines! Captain Zac
His wife: he’s probably texting other women.
Him: I was texting my wife until my king salmon came
Haha hey Rod thanks for stopping by and that's hilarious!!! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
You rock man..! I love King Salmon fishing.
Hi Rex many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the kind words. It is great to hear that you love king salmon fishing as well! Best of luck this upcoming season and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
What an amazing adventure young Sir. Thank you for sharing it! Poty Mouth Mike, San Antonio Texas.
Hi Michael many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the kind words! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Capt. Zac- you did an awesome job fighting the fish, handling the boat, and netting that great fish. Good job! (I'm jealous!!!!!)
Thanks Jon! I appreciate the kind words and am glad you enjoyed this salmon battle! There are certainly a lot of things that can go wrong when fighting a big King and I am very fortunate that all of the stars aligned and this fish hit the net. All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
Amazing brother! Just found your/this video, least to say, I subscribed!!
Hi Steve thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the kind words and the sub! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Hey Zach what kind and size of boat do you have thanks
Hi thanks for stopping by - I have a 2019 Hewescraft Sea Runner 210. Check out the detailed review here: ua-cam.com/video/dLTZLOyJOjE/v-deo.html Tight lines! Captain Zac
Great video mate and congratulations on catching this beautiful fish🎣
Hi Derek thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the kind words - this was a special fish and I was very fortunate that all the stars aligned during the fight and landing. Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Question: When operating the boat at you aft steering station on the starboard side, would it be best to mount the downrigger and rod holder on the port side for better view of both in your perefeal view. Seems like you are having to turn around to check action on your rod?
Hi Neil thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment. Your point does make sense from a field of vision perspective. I believe it is a tradeoff - although it is a little harder to both steer and check the rod on the starboard side, having the steering and the downrigger on the same side when fishing solo is helpful in terms of landing the fish. It allows me to quickly clear the gear and adjust the speed/steering as needed to position the boat (without having to cross the fishing deck). Perhaps I'll give your suggestion a try one of these times and report back on the results!
Do you ever troll by yourself? If so I'd love to hear any tips you've picked up along the way.
All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
@@CaptainZac Capt. Zac. thank,s for the comment. I troll by myself quite a bit also in the Sitka area. My aft station is port also. My rigger and gear is starboard. When I get hanapa'a (fiah on) I try to land the fish on port by pivioting the boat or leading the fish that direction if can. Reason is to prevent issues with starboard rigger, cannonball, leader clip and cable out of the way for landing easy if possible My net is also port for easy access (no option there). Anyway let me know what you think.
Hi Neil this sounds like a great setup and makes perfect sense. Good idea to pivot the fish from starboard to port so that the gear is clear of landing the fish. Since my aft helm is starboard, I could try the opposite of your approach. Set the gear port and then land the fish starboard. Thanks for the tip!
Are the cohos running hard in Sitka? We had a pretty hot bite saltwater trolling in Mid/Late August and now the cohos are stacked up at the freshwater estuary waters and hatcheries.
Tight lines!
Captain Zac
Wow you are a good fisher I am glad you could do it and I like the king salmon I am always cheering for you
Thanks @GeloBoysGaming I appreciate the kind words! Tight lines! Captain Zac
Nice job man! Beautiful slab
Hi Chapster Onetime thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the kind comment - all the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Beautiful fish great scenery epic fight . You're lucky to have access to such fishing . I'm envious.
Hi Daniel many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon battle! I appreciate the kind words. Yes indeed - I'm very fortunate that the Juneau area offers some top-notch fishing and great scenery. What is your home fishing area? Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
I fish for kings in Lake Michigan and run 3 rods per person, is it only one in Alaska? Or is that just the only way since it’s just you
Hi Luke - thanks for watching this battle and I am glad you enjoyed it. In Southeast Alaska, you are only allowed to fish 1 rod per angler. Thus, if I'm out for a solo trolling session, one rod is all I've got! I used to live in Chicago and know how intense some of the Lake Michigan trolling setups can get! With a few people on board and 3 rods per angler, you can quickly end up with double stacked downriggers, dipseys, flat-lines, planer boards, etc... Do you ever end up tangled when a big one bites and runs across the entire setup? Up here we are mostly trolling herring and hootchies behind 11" flashers - what is your rig of choice down on Lake Michigan? Tight lines!
What lb test was that to be able to crank it in?
Hi Patricia - this salmon rod was spooled with 25lb Ultra Green monofilament line with a 30lb leader that the herring was attached to. Many thanks for watching! All the best! Captain Zac
nice boat layout and a great fish!
Hi Joe thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the positive comment - tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Second time watching your fight, on a different account, they're just heading into the bays down here and all rigged up with the kayak! What an inspiration 🎉
Haha thanks I appreciate the positive feedback! I hope you had some luck kayak fishing! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Nice coho. Once caught a 62 lb king o_fbthebcolumbia back in the 70s when I worked in Illwaco Washington..nothing like a huge king
Hi Lucien thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon action! Wow CONGRATS on catching a 62lb king!!! That's an awesome fish - I bet it was a heck of a fight! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Huge fish for sure! How long did it actually take to land that big boy? I just caught a 25 inch King near Excursion Point by Juneau that I had to release last month. I could immediately tell something different was on the line compared to Pink and Chum I had been catching. How much harder the King fought!
Hi Dale thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I showed the full battle in this video without any edits so you are seeing the full time it took me to land it. Ah too bad that feeder king you caught last month wasn't 28 inches - yes indeed those kings seem to pull on a totally different level than the pinks and chums! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
respecting the big catch in the ocean and not the damn river. props
Hi grindTIME1985 many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon battle! I appreciate the kind words - I'm a big fan of trolling the salt for these kings. The ultimate challenge given how much water there is to cover! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Wonderful job brother. Beautiful fish. What rod and reel did you catch it on?
Hi Uncle Josh OTFC Josh's Bladesmithing thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the kind words! I caught this on a Shimano Tekota reel with a line counter on a Lamiglas Redline Composite Series trolling rod (10' 6" model). All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
Morning Capt. I have been following you for a few years now and am finally going to get the chance to fish up thru Oregon and Washington. My wife and I are headed to AK for entire spring, summer and part of the fall. I need gear recommendations. I’m looking for a salmon fishing rod and reel combo. Can you recommend something? Trolling and casting.
Hi Chris thanks for tuning in and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon footage! Congrats on your upcoming seasonal move to Alaska - how exciting! Where will you be in Alaska? I'd recommend the setup I was using in this video - a Shimano Tekota (line counter which is helpful for trolling) paired with a Lamiglas Redline Composite rod (www.lamiglas.com/collections/redline-composite-series). I use the 10' 6" models since I primarily troll and use this rod to drift eggs also. I still do cast with this rod and it works fine, but if your primary purpose is casting you may want to consider the 9' 3" model as well which may be a little more manageable for all day casting. Hard to go wrong with 25 or 30lb Maxima Ultra Green line. Some prefer a spinning rod for all-day casting (especially if conditions are windy - less to worry about with backlashes). Your experience level with a baitcaster will inform your choice here. I'd love to hear how your trip goes!
All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac
That's old school Cannon downrigger. Your doing an amazing job doing everything,Great fish.
Hi Duane many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this footage of the king that almost got away! Yes indeed these Cannon downriggers are fit for purpose when it comes to slaying salmon!!! Do you use Cannons as well? All the best and right lines my friend! Captain Zac
What rod and reel combo are you using here?
Hi Jordan many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! This is a 10' 6" Lamiglas Redline Composite trolling rod with a Shimano Tekota Line Counter Series (links below). All the best and tight lines! Captain Zac
www.lamiglas.com/collections/redline-composite-series
fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Shimano_Product_Page.P-TEKOTA_A_300-400.html
This is mutlti-tasking at its best! Helluva fish too!
Hi Matt thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! Haha thanks for the kind words! I was very fortunate that all the stars aligned and this fish hit the net. All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac