My husband and I , along with our 3 boys, have been watching you guys the last few years. We live in metro Atlanta. We love all your content. Very educational and down to earth. We appreciate you sharing all you do.
14:16 "Can I try?!" Eric, admit it, you were jealous of her catching tons of those fishies in such a short time!😂 😂 You guys found a hot spot for sure.
You are living the life I wish I'd have started 50yrs ago... At 70yrs old and considering my health, I can't start it now... The brain is willing but the body says otherwise...lol.. Wishing you both many many years of happiness together in the land you love... Greetings from Corona, Calif... I will check in with GREETINGS, God Bless you both...
So many great things in this Arielle and Eric adventure: catching hooligan, beautiful boat ride, bald eagles, mother moose and her twins, Bandit napping in the sun, Bo catching a fish, and (for someone who grew up in Maryland) Old Bay! Thank you for sharing your incredible life with us!
Move to Alaska this year, I’ve been watching your channel for probly 3 years, I can’t wait to practice more of the things you’ve taught me. The gardening is my favorite for sure
@@agapecollectables no, we normally just fry it whole and eat everything. If you’re not used to eating with fish with bones then you can remove the head and the main spine, the rest is crunchy. I fry them until it’s crispy. There is no limit but it’s best to eat when fresh.
@@miked1765 they could possibly have small scales but we don’t descale them before we fry them. In Alaska it’s called Hoolingan but Its also called smelt.
@@things971 we have Smelt here in the upper Midwest. They are absolutely delicious and yes I believe they do have scales. We fish for them the same way
Glad to see you get into the hooligan. When they are running in the Kenai River, they look like a long continuous giant pencil lead right next tothe shore. One scoop will literally fill the net to the brim and it's almost impossible to lift it up it's so heavy. You could fill your cooler in 10 full scoops. Glad you found them closer to home.There are spots in the valley rivers way upstream where they can be so thick, you'll run them thru the jet unit of a boat.
We always look forward to seeing what you guys are up to and we are never disappointed and I don’t think I could say what’s my favorite part because it’s all amazing and I have learned so much from you guys. Thank you for sharing your life with us. We greatly appreciate you too
Gushing with Bo and the Eagles. What a great day. I get excited just thinking what the next adventures you both have planed this season. My prayers and love is with you and the fur babies. Thank you for making my day.
You guys sound like two kids in a mud puddle!! So excited. Eric you were so cute when Ariel caught those 38 and said “Can I try now!” I just live watching the life you guys live. Thank you
The cow was trying to break up the current, so the calves would be swimming in her eddy. That was quite a swim for them, glad they made it across. Love seeing the eagles. The one pair looked like a parent and their fledgling. It took some scouting and dredging, but you two persevered, plus Bo caught him a fish too😂👍 Take care Eric & Arielle .... now comes the fish processing .... but well worth it🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🦅
Probably one of my favorite UA-cam channels! For some reason I find your videos so relaxing they have been a part of my nighttime routine for about a year now !!! So refreshing to watch your channel! Thank you for these amazing videos :)
Thank you Eric & Arielle for this wonderful video. We in the tropics can only dream of dipping our hands in 2 feet of river and catch wild fish by our hands! Only in Alaska!
That was super exciting seeing you find the thick spots! Awww that was a relief Mama and babies got across. So wonderful you were able to film that. I do not think I knew what a female bald eagle looked like. That was also very interesting. Amazing looking Hoolidogs :) And love those eagles just acting like Seagulls! This was a much more relaxing spot than last year for sure. hugs
Your show is so exciting to watch. Thank all of you for my front row seat to an exceptional life. My life has been great. At 82, I’m slowing down and watching this great generation of couples homesteading, working hard and honest.👏👏👏
Arial, Eric, I love how you have taken the time to show how to dip net for Hooligans, then enjoy a Hoolidog afterwards. So beautiful with the snow still lingering on the mountains. So majestical the creature in flight to have no fear of a human. Loved the excitement of Bo catching his own snack. Too funny! The Mother Moose & her 2 calves made it safely across 100' of river. It was neat to see how she circled them to keep them going in the right direction & make sure they were OK. I love seeing what you see.
That was an amazing adventure, and a wonderful video. Many years ago when my work took me to Africa, we saw a mother elephant and 3 younger ones crossing the Zambezi River to get to a small island in the middle. They go under the water while breathing through their trunk then go under with their trunk, come up, and go down again. I was stunned how far they swam. A local had told us that the river was full of huge crocodiles who can attack and eat almost every animal who dares to enter the water, except elephants.
I was so happy to see that the moose and babies actually made it to shore. (Though I'm sure you would have edited it out if they didn't). I was so afraid for those tiny twins; you can hear momma's sounds of encouragement to them. Bo is the fisherman, Bandit is the pond contractor. So much talent in one family! Looks like a fun day! Thank you for videoing it when I know you were both excited to be fishing.
Another exciting adventure you took us on this week, I look forward every week to your videos they are always so much fun tagging along with you both as you teach us and also give us some great laughs along the way. Never have watched a dull or boring video on your channel. Love when you all are in the garden either planting or harvesting. I have learned so much from you both. Love the channel
We used to go out as a family on the Cowlitz River in Washington and dip for smelt (what we called them). We would then take them home and have a cleaning party. My Grandfather would smoke them and that was my favorite way of eating them. You should try it, could carry them while hiking, oh so good.
I really love fishing so I especially enjoy your fishing adventures! Seeing the Moose and twins was a real treat. Really glad they successfully made it to the other side! Another great video!
I love how you're always so respectful of nature. You let the momma moose and her babies in peace so she didn't get stressed out crossing the river. Lovely!
Bo was so chuffed with himself!! He enjoyed that fish. I always wonder if he and Bandit catch anything. Love ya'lls videos! I imagine those snow capped mountains are even more beautiful in person than on camera! My girls loved seeing the Mama Moose and her twins, we were rooting for them to get across the river!
That looked like a BLAST, however I have to say my favorite part of this video 📹 was how you captured the Moose with the 2 baby ones!!!💯💯💯 That was so AWESOME!!!😎😎😎 Much Love from FL 💖💞🌴💖💞🌴💖💞🌴
We love fishing. We're waiting until next month to fish for Walleye in Lake Erie. We also like perch. You really have some amazing fishing opportunities in Alaska. Can't wait for your salmon videos this summer too!
I used to fish the Naknek River at King Salmon AK when I was stationed there. Full of Salmon and King Salmon including Rainbow trout. King Salmon creek had Dolly Vardon Alaska is rough,a dream and you gotta be rough to live there. You esrn your keep living in Alaska. Life isn't given to you on a platter.You either make it or don't for survival. GOT TO BE in your blood for a married pair or it won't work. Eric and Arielle,your made from the same mold. Keep up the great work and excitement from THE LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN
A marvelous outdoor adventure video! Just like being there in person. Reminds me of net fishing for fish called "smelt" in Nova Scotia as a teen with my Dad . The run was once a year with used potato bags as containers and no limit on the number caught. Similar to hooligans but maybe a bit smaller. Great treat fried crispy in butter ! Your video adventures are all so real life and very enjoyable. 👍👍👍.
I am going to be honest I have a super lazy day living in Florida it's nice out but here I am watching videos, but when I watch one of yours it actually motivates me to get work done and tend to plants, because all your stuff thrives and works for you and I want the same like the garden my chickens etc. So I go out and actually get work done thanks to your working videos lol
My husband and I, along with my son and his fiancé are planning our move to Alaska in the next 18mos. Seeing all that you do is getting us excited to build our homestead up there ☺️
The moose n d babies, what a amazing sight to see. Be a beautiful river n d wild life, awesome. May God bless d work of ur hands, good health n prosperity. Bless u
Love watching your adventure trips! This was a good one! loved seeing how excited you two were getting when you started scooping more fish into the net
Very successful fishing! They looked good on the buns. I've never had hooligan, but I like sardines. The dogs seemed to enjoy the trip too. Loved seeing the eagles and mama and baby moose. What a treat all the wildlife you have up there!
They look a lot like smelt we netted in the cowlitz river in Washington state. They came in from the ocean going up the river. They were great eating. It brings back fond memories.
Charles Brand yay for the Cowlitz Smelt! It is so sad that the limits are so small and usually only 1 day now.... but at least we have the seals and the eagles and all the rest coming up the Columbia to partake in the bounty and that's always cool to see.... my grampa used to take us all smelt dipping when I was young and it was a huge weekend event for us... and we all loved smoked smelt!
One of the summers I worked in Anchorage I had a coworker tell me about hooligan. His family would just store them in buckets packed with salt and pick them out for snacks. Always sounded.....interesting but now I want to try it lol.
My husband and I just ❤️ watching everything the two of you accomplish together in alaska. We also look forward seeing the dog's have fun and explore each adventure in their own unique way. Especially loved seeing Bo get in there & decided to catch a fish! How exciting for him! Way to go big guy! The views are always picture perfect. ❤️.
I'm unsure if they're the same fish but I live in the Vancouver area of British Columbia and we have smelts...which look exactly the same (to my eye). I think these are one of the most delicious fish out there. We simply roll them in salt and pepper seasoned flour and fry them to golden brown and squeeze a little fresh lemon juice on them. We pull the spines and heads and fins are optional. Wonderful video. I'm happy to see y'all load up! ❤🙏👍
They are also called smelt, different parts of the state they are called different things, growing up in Bethel we called them smelt, I didn't hear them called hooligan till we moved into the mat su valley.
Great hooligan haul Eric and Ariel,u set out to feel your cooler and achieved your goal,great job on searching out the hot spots. That was incredible to see your dog snag one and eat it,great video take care
My partner and I live on the Gold Coast in Australia; the complete opposite of what you guys face, yet I couldn't think of a better place to live and do what you guys do! I'm hoping we can try and replicate some of the things tou guys have put in to practice!
Awesome fishing, we used to do the same thing when I was young, we went to Pt. Pelee Canada for smelt, you were allowed to use a seine net and there was no limit, one time 4 of us filled 6, five gallon buckets and a pair of leaky waiters. We got home at midnight, and it took us until 7:00 in the morning to clean them all, using scissors, they still run there but now you need a boat, because they are so much deeper. We just walked out into 4 foot of water and they were right there. And just like you guys, while we were cleaning them, one of us were flouring them up and frying them, we would cook, five or six dozen, this trip brought back so many good memories for me, awesome guys, thanks for sharing, again, all the best.
I just love watching whatever you post , lots of hard work, lots of fun, like many other folk here I’m living vicariously through you guys , Putting a smile on my dial ! All the best Jules
Another unbelievable video. Snow-capped mountains as the backdrop to fishing alongside bald eagles and another set of moose twins with their mama. Totally, epic! --Jessica from Florida 🌞
Every time I watch your fishing videos, I get fishing fever! Only in Colorado there are no Salmon! I am a 68 year old lady, but have loved fishing since a kid! Enjoy your videos!
Hi, I'm from Sweden and I think our northest parts are similar to Alaska, and thanks to you I'm really thinking about exploring those regions. However just want to say how amaizing I think your channel is and it gives me so much joy to follow you on your adventures as well as ordinary days! Thank you!
I look forward to your videos every week, your adventures are great, and sharing your life is so much appreciated, growing up in rural Connecticut on a chicken farm your lifestyle brings back memories. Be safe in your endeavors and God Bless you both and the two pups Bo and Bandit
I’m so happy to see your perseverance pay off! Watching these videos on an empty stomach has me craving for fresh fish….thanks again for sharing your wonderful lives with he world.
A completely pleasant Saturday afternoon watching your fishing adventure and picnic. You guys sure know how to have fun together and those beautiful dogs I love you so much. Hope for your next video to find out how you use up all those fishe. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe. 🙏❤️
I love watching y’all fish. Fyi... if you notch them from head to tail it will make them even more crispy. I learned this cooking herring. I also would preserve herring from one yrs run to the next yrs run. Just cleaned them and then layered them with salt in a 5 gallon bucket. That’s how everybody on the coast of NC does. Yummy 😋
Having a bad pain/ fatigue day today so laying flat on my back in bed trying to relax , everything I’d been watching was getting me stressed for some reason until I started to watch this video .. I should have known from many months watching this channel that it’s the best when you want to escape from anything 😂 thanks so much from Western Australia 🇦🇺
Reminds me of the smelt run in the streams around Lake Superior. Huge dip nets to bring them in, cleaned and cooked the exact same way. Great video, thanks
I loved this fishing trip so much! It was a good idea to use the boat for the holigan's this time as well. Beau is a great fisherdog!! As always the moose footage was awesome, but I was worried there for a minute... Looking forward to the next adventure 😍
Boy, you two are the cutest. We just love watching your videos here in San Diego. Love your affection for each other, how you work so well together, and your positive outlook. Keep the videos coming. So fun. ☺
Congratulations, good trip. Can’t wait for processing , smoking etc. always exciting to see the boat out on the water , it really scoots. Thanks for the time and effort!!
The fish and the methods remind me a lot of catching Cisco in Bear Lake on the Utah/Idaho border during late winter in the 'Cisco Disco'. Good times when you are able to time the run just right.
My husband and I , along with our 3 boys, have been watching you guys the last few years. We live in metro Atlanta. We love all your content. Very educational and down to earth. We appreciate you sharing all you do.
Another Atlantan here 👌
I'm from the dfw metroplex. I'm so glad I finally escaped, except I moved to the other extreme environment... the very remote part of southwest Texas.
I'd move out of that dumpster fire ASAP
@@timmyburch9126 one thing I've learned in life you never solve anything by running away
Make that three. Love the outdoors adventure here in Northern Georgia.
14:16 "Can I try?!" Eric, admit it, you were jealous of her catching tons of those fishies in such a short time!😂 😂 You guys found a hot spot for sure.
You are living the life I wish I'd have started 50yrs ago... At 70yrs old and considering my health, I can't start it now... The brain is willing but the body says otherwise...lol.. Wishing you both many many years of happiness together in the land you love... Greetings from Corona, Calif... I will check in with GREETINGS, God Bless you both...
My sister and my niece's sister live in Corona...know it well. I grew up in Anaheim and spent my early college years in Cypress.
@@lunamaria9883 The world is pretty small... My father was an instructor at Cypress College in the Vocational Education Dept...
I feel the same way. Brain is good but the body is sh!t.😩
@@wrinklesandsprinkles Exactly...lol... May as well laugh, not much we can do to change it...
@@ldvan100 Right! I just live vicariously through young people doing what I love!
So many great things in this Arielle and Eric adventure: catching hooligan, beautiful boat ride, bald eagles, mother moose and her twins, Bandit napping in the sun, Bo catching a fish, and (for someone who grew up in Maryland) Old Bay! Thank you for sharing your incredible life with us!
I’m in Delaware and I yelled oh yes when I saw the old bay 💗
Eastern Shore Marylander here!
@@jacqueline3782 same! The best side of the bay!
@@hardenmama1800 haha, me too. Watching from Hawaii with a can of old bay on the table.
Move to Alaska this year, I’ve been watching your channel for probly 3 years, I can’t wait to practice more of the things you’ve taught me. The gardening is my favorite for sure
Hi do those fish have scales?
@@agapecollectables no, we normally just fry it whole and eat everything. If you’re not used to eating with fish with bones then you can remove the head and the main spine, the rest is crunchy. I fry them until it’s crispy. There is no limit but it’s best to eat when fresh.
@@things971 It could be that he is looking for a kosher fish, which needs to have scales. I could be wrong though.
@@miked1765 they could possibly have small scales but we don’t descale them before we fry them. In Alaska it’s called Hoolingan but Its also called smelt.
@@things971 we have Smelt here in the upper Midwest. They are absolutely delicious and yes I believe they do have scales. We fish for them the same way
What a cool video! The eagles, Bo fishing and, especially the Mama moose and babies swimming across the river were all amazing!
Glad to see you get into the hooligan. When they are running in the Kenai River, they look like a long continuous giant pencil lead right next tothe shore. One scoop will literally fill the net to the brim and it's almost impossible to lift it up it's so heavy. You could fill your cooler in 10 full scoops. Glad you found them closer to home.There are spots in the valley rivers way upstream where they can be so thick, you'll run them thru the jet unit of a boat.
I love how Eric is like a little boy catching his first fish. ❤️
Bo wagging his tail full of pride as he eats his catch 👏🏽 so cute 🥰
We always look forward to seeing what you guys are up to and we are never disappointed and I don’t think I could say what’s my favorite part because it’s all amazing and I have learned so much from you guys. Thank you for sharing your life with us. We greatly appreciate you too
U know it's a good spot when even the dog is catching fish!
Great trip--eagles, moose crossing the river, Bo fishing and tons of hooligan. Having fun just watching.
Gushing with Bo and the Eagles. What a great day.
I get excited just thinking what the next adventures you both have planed this season.
My prayers and love is with you and the fur babies.
Thank you for making my day.
Very reminiscent of your trip last year!! Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you.
I am enthralled by how behaved the doggies are. And trying to feed a wild eagle had to be a blast. Such fun!
You guys sound like two kids in a mud puddle!! So excited. Eric you were so cute when Ariel caught those 38 and said “Can I try now!” I just live watching the life you guys live. Thank you
The cow was trying to break up the current, so the calves would be swimming in her eddy. That was quite a swim for them, glad they made it across. Love seeing the eagles. The one pair looked like a parent and their fledgling. It took some scouting and dredging, but you two persevered, plus Bo caught him a fish too😂👍 Take care Eric & Arielle .... now comes the fish processing .... but well worth it🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🦅
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Woohoo! You got to use your Old Bay! Making Marylanders proud! 😁
That was so cool seeing Bo catch and eat the fish.
So proud of Bo’s first fish 🥹💪🏽
"Can I try?" Sounded so much like me. I would be dancing with impatience to take the dip net. You guys are super!! Beau is even contributing.
15:00 - So cool seeing Bo catch that fish
Bo coming in with the unexpected fishing skills 🥰
That looks like so much fun! I can't believe Bo just went ahead and grabbed his own fish for lunch! (How super-cute)💕 Beautiful scenery!!
What fun was this adventure! I was so afraid the two baby moose would not be able to make it…good, attentive mom. Beautiful scenery as usual. 🥰❤️👍
Probably one of my favorite UA-cam channels! For some reason I find your videos so relaxing they have been a part of my nighttime routine for about a year now !!! So refreshing to watch your channel! Thank you for these amazing videos :)
Just got home, drinking a cold cocktail, and enjoying the show......
I'm drinking a glass of wine. 🍷
@@angelamarie4137 Rum N Coke for me ;)
I remember watching last years hooligan fishing video, time goes so fast, loved Bo catching his fish ❤️
Thank you Eric & Arielle for this wonderful video. We in the tropics can only dream of dipping our hands in 2 feet of river and catch wild fish by our hands! Only in Alaska!
That was super exciting seeing you find the thick spots! Awww that was a relief Mama and babies got across. So wonderful you were able to film that. I do not think I knew what a female bald eagle looked like. That was also very interesting. Amazing looking Hoolidogs :) And love those eagles just acting like Seagulls! This was a much more relaxing spot than last year for sure. hugs
I’m not positive, but I think it was a juvenile eagle. Both the males and females have the ‘bald’ heads. It takes a while for the heads to go white.
@@kellyheidel4337 Ok thank you. That makes more sense :)
This was such an amazing video. Can't wait to see Alaska myself. My husband and I are going to vacation in Alaska because of you two.
I always enjoy when you tag us along with you.
Your show is so exciting to watch. Thank all of you for my front row seat to an exceptional life. My life has been great. At 82, I’m slowing down and watching this great generation of couples homesteading, working hard and honest.👏👏👏
Arial, Eric, I love how you have taken the time to show how to dip net for Hooligans, then enjoy a Hoolidog afterwards. So beautiful with the snow still lingering on the mountains. So majestical the creature in flight to have no fear of a human. Loved the excitement of Bo catching his own snack. Too funny! The Mother Moose & her 2 calves made it safely across 100' of river. It was neat to see how she circled them to keep them going in the right direction & make sure they were OK. I love seeing what you see.
That was an amazing adventure, and a wonderful video. Many years ago when my work took me to Africa, we saw a mother elephant and 3 younger ones crossing the Zambezi River to get to a small island in the middle. They go under the water while breathing through their trunk then go under with their trunk, come up, and go down again. I was stunned how far they swam. A local had told us that the river was full of huge crocodiles who can attack and eat almost every animal who dares to enter the water, except elephants.
That's amazing!!
I was so happy to see that the moose and babies actually made it to shore. (Though I'm sure you would have edited it out if they didn't). I was so afraid for those tiny twins; you can hear momma's sounds of encouragement to them. Bo is the fisherman, Bandit is the pond contractor. So much talent in one family! Looks like a fun day! Thank you for videoing it when I know you were both excited to be fishing.
The moose and her babies were a delicate to watch. Thank you for sharing.
Another exciting adventure you took us on this week, I look forward every week to your videos they are always so much fun tagging along with you both as you teach us and also give us some great laughs along the way. Never have watched a dull or boring video on your channel. Love when you all are in the garden either planting or harvesting. I have learned so much from you both. Love the channel
We used to go out as a family on the Cowlitz River in Washington and dip for smelt (what we called them). We would then take them home and have a cleaning party. My Grandfather would smoke them and that was my favorite way of eating them. You should try it, could carry them while hiking, oh so good.
What a great fishing trip! Scenery was beautiful as always. It’s delightful to see and hear how much the two of you enjoyed yourselves. Susan
Yoooo Bo have you guys fooled. He ain’t old! He a supreme athletic specimen with amazing fishing instincts.
I really love fishing so I especially enjoy your fishing adventures! Seeing the Moose and twins was a real treat. Really glad they successfully made it to the other side! Another great video!
‘Lady Luck’ should never be disputed😊. Beautiful scenery. I hope one day to see it with my own eyes👍
I never get tired of watching y'all. You have WAYYY more patience than me fishing. Keep up the awesome content!
I love how you're always so respectful of nature. You let the momma moose and her babies in peace so she didn't get stressed out crossing the river. Lovely!
Here in South Africa we are waiting for the Natal Sardine run.
Bo was so chuffed with himself!! He enjoyed that fish. I always wonder if he and Bandit catch anything. Love ya'lls videos! I imagine those snow capped mountains are even more beautiful in person than on camera! My girls loved seeing the Mama Moose and her twins, we were rooting for them to get across the river!
I’m so excited it’s summer! We get to go on so many more adventures with you! Woohoo! 🐟
That looked like a BLAST, however I have to say my favorite part of this video 📹 was how you captured the Moose with the 2 baby ones!!!💯💯💯 That was so AWESOME!!!😎😎😎 Much Love from FL 💖💞🌴💖💞🌴💖💞🌴
We love fishing. We're waiting until next month to fish for Walleye in Lake Erie. We also like perch. You really have some amazing fishing opportunities in Alaska. Can't wait for your salmon videos this summer too!
Nothing better than Lake Erie perch. I grew up in Ohio.
From outstate Nebraska...heading there in July. See ya there, tight lines.
@@ewidmer1 Awesome! And I agree - Lake perch is the best. We live about an hour from the lake.
I used to fish the Naknek River at King Salmon AK when I was stationed there.
Full of Salmon and King Salmon including Rainbow trout.
King Salmon creek had Dolly Vardon
Alaska is rough,a dream and you gotta be rough to live there.
You esrn your keep living in Alaska.
Life isn't given to you on a platter.You either make it or don't for survival.
GOT TO BE in your blood for a married pair or it won't work.
Eric and Arielle,your made from the same mold.
Keep up the great work and excitement from THE LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN
A marvelous outdoor adventure video! Just like being there in person. Reminds me of net fishing for fish called "smelt" in Nova Scotia as a teen with my Dad . The run was once a year with used potato bags as containers and no limit on the number caught. Similar to hooligans but maybe a bit smaller. Great treat fried crispy in butter ! Your video adventures are all so real life and very enjoyable. 👍👍👍.
I am going to be honest I have a super lazy day living in Florida it's nice out but here I am watching videos, but when I watch one of yours it actually motivates me to get work done and tend to plants, because all your stuff thrives and works for you and I want the same like the garden my chickens etc. So I go out and actually get work done thanks to your working videos lol
My husband and I, along with my son and his fiancé are planning our move to Alaska in the next 18mos. Seeing all that you do is getting us excited to build our homestead up there ☺️
please consider utubing it, would love to hear about your adventure.
@@bearofme We will for sure ☺️ Thank you ☺️
@@KneppwoodatHome just sub to your current channel.
@@bearofme thank you ☺️
The moose n d babies, what a amazing sight to see. Be a beautiful river n d wild life, awesome. May God bless d work of ur hands, good health n prosperity. Bless u
Love watching your adventure trips! This was a good one! loved seeing how excited you two were getting when you started scooping more fish into the net
Very successful fishing! They looked good on the buns. I've never had hooligan, but I like sardines. The dogs seemed to enjoy the trip too. Loved seeing the eagles and mama and baby moose. What a treat all the wildlife you have up there!
They look a lot like smelt we netted in the cowlitz river in Washington state. They came in from the ocean going up the river. They were great eating. It brings back fond memories.
Charles Brand yay for the Cowlitz Smelt! It is so sad that the limits are so small and usually only 1 day now.... but at least we have the seals and the eagles and all the rest coming up the Columbia to partake in the bounty and that's always cool to see.... my grampa used to take us all smelt dipping when I was young and it was a huge weekend event for us... and we all loved smoked smelt!
Yup same fish
Congratulations Beau!!!! The surprisingly expert fisher dog 🐟I am positive that was on his bucket list! 🙌🏻😂
One of the summers I worked in Anchorage I had a coworker tell me about hooligan. His family would just store them in buckets packed with salt and pick them out for snacks. Always sounded.....interesting but now I want to try it lol.
My husband and I just ❤️ watching everything the two of you accomplish together in alaska. We also look forward seeing the dog's have fun and explore each adventure in their own unique way. Especially loved seeing Bo get in there & decided to catch a fish! How exciting for him! Way to go big guy! The views are always picture perfect. ❤️.
I'm unsure if they're the same fish but I live in the Vancouver area of British Columbia and we have smelts...which look exactly the same (to my eye). I think these are one of the most delicious fish out there. We simply roll them in salt and pepper seasoned flour and fry them to golden brown and squeeze a little fresh lemon juice on them. We pull the spines and heads and fins are optional. Wonderful video. I'm happy to see y'all load up! ❤🙏👍
I believe they are the same fish :)
We do have Eulachon spelled differently in Vancouver in the Fraser but they're threatened species.
They are also called smelt, different parts of the state they are called different things, growing up in Bethel we called them smelt, I didn't hear them called hooligan till we moved into the mat su valley.
@@sararussell6182 Gotcha! kind of the way we call Chinook Salmon... Springs and our U.S. brethren call them Kings👍
Great hooligan haul Eric and Ariel,u set out to feel your cooler and achieved your goal,great job on searching out the hot spots. That was incredible to see your dog snag one and eat it,great video take care
My partner and I live on the Gold Coast in Australia; the complete opposite of what you guys face, yet I couldn't think of a better place to live and do what you guys do! I'm hoping we can try and replicate some of the things tou guys have put in to practice!
Awesome fishing, we used to do the same thing when I was young, we went to Pt. Pelee Canada for smelt, you were allowed to use a seine net and there was no limit, one time 4 of us filled 6, five gallon buckets and a pair of leaky waiters. We got home at midnight, and it took us until 7:00 in the morning to clean them all, using scissors, they still run there but now you need a boat, because they are so much deeper. We just walked out into 4 foot of water and they were right there. And just like you guys, while we were cleaning them, one of us were flouring them up and frying them, we would cook, five or six dozen, this trip brought back so many good memories for me, awesome guys, thanks for sharing, again, all the best.
My favorite part is when Eric genuinely asked Arielle “can I tryyuyyy?”
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I just love watching whatever you post , lots of hard work, lots of fun, like many other folk here I’m living vicariously through you guys ,
Putting a smile on my dial !
All the best Jules
“You stepped on Bo” 😂😂 love those sweet boys!
Update: Bo the athlete catchin fish 🐟😂😋
Im glad their dog didnt step on a bee. 🤦🏻♀️😂
Another unbelievable video. Snow-capped mountains as the backdrop to fishing alongside bald eagles and another set of moose twins with their mama. Totally, epic!
--Jessica from Florida 🌞
Hooligan hotdogs with jalepeno mustard, rosehip ketchup and zucchini relish... Could be a $15 appetizer at a nice Alaskan restaurant.
Nice fishing trip, those hoodogs looked good.
The Moose swimming the river, that's something your lucky to see.
I can’t wait to see what you guys will do with those. How do you preserve them?
Every time I watch your fishing videos, I get fishing fever! Only in Colorado there are no Salmon! I am a 68 year old lady, but have loved fishing since a kid! Enjoy your videos!
Hi, I'm from Sweden and I think our northest parts are similar to Alaska, and thanks to you I'm really thinking about exploring those regions. However just want to say how amaizing I think your channel is and it gives me so much joy to follow you on your adventures as well as ordinary days! Thank you!
very cool kids. enjoyed. cu ty :) hug
I look forward to your videos every week, your adventures are great, and sharing your life is so much appreciated, growing up in rural Connecticut on a chicken farm your lifestyle brings back memories. Be safe in your endeavors and God Bless you both and the two pups Bo and Bandit
So proud of Bo’s first fish . So proud of Bo’s first fish .
Wow perfect timing for me to enjoy a good video before bed.
Inspired to visit Alaska ! Thank you Eric and Arielle 😘 😘 💞
I have been watching your channel for YEARS and I just now realized you are Eric and Ariel!!! I love it!!!
I’m so happy to see your perseverance pay off! Watching these videos on an empty stomach has me craving for fresh fish….thanks again for sharing your wonderful lives with he world.
A completely pleasant Saturday afternoon watching your fishing adventure and picnic. You guys sure know how to have fun together and those beautiful dogs I love you so much. Hope for your next video to find out how you use up all those fishe.
Thank you for sharing. Stay safe. 🙏❤️
I had so much fun going on this fishing trip with you. Thanks for the adventure
You guys are the picture of real love in every way thanks for letting us into yr lives :-)
Love it when you skimmed along the boat. NICE!
I love watching y’all fish. Fyi... if you notch them from head to tail it will make them even more crispy. I learned this cooking herring. I also would preserve herring from one yrs run to the next yrs run. Just cleaned them and then layered them with salt in a 5 gallon bucket. That’s how everybody on the coast of NC does. Yummy 😋
Having a bad pain/ fatigue day today so laying flat on my back in bed trying to relax , everything I’d been watching was getting me stressed for some reason until I started to watch this video .. I should have known from many months watching this channel that it’s the best when you want to escape from anything 😂 thanks so much from Western Australia 🇦🇺
This looks so fun and tiring! Dogs are adorable ♥️ fantastic scenery and shots!! Your eagle shots are beautiful, really beautiful!
That boat is a game changer. Very nice!😄
Reminds me of the smelt run in the streams around Lake Superior. Huge dip nets to bring them in, cleaned and cooked the exact same way. Great video, thanks
Glad to hear that moma moose and her babies crossed safely
Love seeing y’all post new videos!
I absolutely adore watching you guy's
Love the sights that you show for us & THE FISHING !!! MISS MY SMELT TO EAT IN THE SPRING TIME!!!
I loved this fishing trip so much! It was a good idea to use the boat for the holigan's this time as well. Beau is a great fisherdog!! As always the moose footage was awesome, but I was worried there for a minute...
Looking forward to the next adventure 😍
Boy, you two are the cutest. We just love watching your videos here in San Diego. Love your affection for each other, how you work so well together, and your positive outlook. Keep the videos coming. So fun. ☺
It's always a joy to join you guys on your adventures. Thanks!!!
Sweet video. Love the moose and little ones and the American symbol of freedom.
Congratulations, good trip. Can’t wait for processing , smoking etc. always exciting to see the boat out on the water , it really scoots. Thanks for the time and effort!!
Wowowow amazing trip catching hooligans & loved it when I saw u frying the fish and enjoying it 👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌👌
The fish and the methods remind me a lot of catching Cisco in Bear Lake on the Utah/Idaho border during late winter in the 'Cisco Disco'. Good times when you are able to time the run just right.