Oh man this makes me super emotional... I used to go up to Ketchikan every summer to stay with my uncle and fish hard for a week. He was diagnosed with cancer which led to us canceling our trip for 4 years in a row.. we didn't think we would be able to do the trip with him again... he ended up recovering and really wanted us to go again. He passed away last year 1 week before my dad and I were going up. We have many memories of fishing up there that I will cherish forever. Enjoy those waters! It is truly magical
Nothing compares to Alaska river fishing. I lived at Fort Richardson 78-79 and it completely spoiled me for fishing compared to the lower 48. I still enjoy it. One cast, one bite, is a hard thing to get over. May your next days be one cast, one bite.
Awesome. Enjoy AK. It's a different world. I graduated from high school on Adak Island. We used to catch pink salmon between classes on our lunch break. You could hold a hook with fresh salmon roe on it about 2-3" above the water and the Dolly Varden would literally jump out of the water to bite it. I got a little spoiled . . .
Used to guide salmon and Steel on the Olympic peninsula, and my by far favorite trips were catching people's first wild steely. You only get that once. What a fun trip you three have gone on the last few years. Looking good!
I've lived in Alaska all my life and I think you will have some of the fishing on your hands also if you ever come back here and are in the soldotna area I really would like to meet you. I love your content and you are an inspiration to me to keep fishing and getting outdoors.
Wish I still lived there, but I'll be back. The stretch from skilak lake to sterling was my" home" for several years. Did the combat fishing occasionally, but it detracted from the purpose. Would love to drop a line with ya when I get back up there.
Dude I love you. I had the same experience down in Texas recently. Been fishing for redfish off and on my whole life but finally got my career in line for me to be able to buy a yak and all the gear. Your videos kept me sane while I was working towards it. Kayaked through the marsh for hours just to land 1 trophy red. Ended up in a flooded cow pasture that redfish love during the spring time, the southeast winds flood these pastures in the spring and it’s a redfish haven that no boats can get to. anyways, man you’re such a wonderful lifeblood of fishing that can’t be beat. Wonderful video I was tearing up watching that release. If you ever wanna explore some flooded cow pastures in the Texas marsh don’t hesitate.
2:28 -- AHAHAHAHA! 😂 Always check the engine at the dock! Little easier that way. Glad you're a true fishermen and won't let this silliness get in the way of a great trip 👍
I always add a small bead in between the top bobber stop and the top of the float, It doesnt beat the float up as much and holds your line slightly further above the float. So awesome what a beautiful fish! They are little Silver and Green bullets!
Enjoyed the vlog from start to finish. Looks like a great trip. Good friends, and good fishing. Great combination. Wishing your mom and all the moms watching your vlogs Happy Mother's Day.
I definitely love your show. This is something I hoped to see you return to Alaska and camp with the buds, like you did before. Your t-shirts are magnificent.
the stradic 2500 is the best reel i ever bought. the stradic 4000 is the 2nd best reel i ever bought. they have surpassed my expectations. always have the right tool for the right job.
“I want to thank Mother Nature & all my fans. Without you this reward wouldn’t have been possible” 😂😂 Loved your speech better Matts lol. Great video ❤️
Gosh Matts! You really found the most beautiful fishing spot this time. The scenery there is out of this world!. I am so envious of you but happy that you got to have such an amazing experience. Please make more vids there in the future. 🙂. Those steelheads are a really great looking fish. You look like you're in bigfoot country here. Camping here must be such an awesome experience. 👍
Here in Ontario we chase steelhead from fall to spring! Nothing beats steelhead fishing on a river. Next time you should try it on a float rod combo up with a centerpin reel. Craziest fight ever!
Fish on fellow adventurer. Note to self (some day)...Alaska added to fishing bucket list (as if it wasn't already) along with Wyoming, Montana, Australia, New Zealand, etc...
That was a cool moment when you were with your first steelhead. I was thinking about how far you both have traveled to cross paths on the river bank there. One of those times it feels good to let the fish go. Looked like a fun trip and what beautiful scenery!
For snags in a river if you have a bottle you can fill it 1/3 full and tie a short piece of line around the neck. To that piece of line tie a snap swivel and attach that rig to your line with snap swivel and let it drift out until it is downstream of your snag and pull. Captain Quinn’s UA-cam channel has a video of it called “the geanie in a bottle”. Works very well if your gears not to flossed in between rocks or in wood
Awesome fish Matts! If you get stuck again try cranking down on it and flipping da bail. Sometimes da current and da action from flipping da bail will help it get loose 👍🏽
Nice fish! I hooked into a steelie on the Yak while nymphing. Had me into backing in an instant and broke off the 4x. Still the most exciting bit of fishing in a while.
Yo Matt, ever thought bout chill vlog style videos where you take it easy at a pier and talk about life and stuff? I know Piers are kinda ehh. I just thought a super low energy video would be fun inbetween the other usual uploads. You're content is amazing and is why i picked up fishing as a hobby 3 years ago.
hey man i’m sure you won’t see this but i’ve been following your vidoes for a while, they always help me sleep and i love the catch and cooks, keep up the work. you deserve all these fishing trips from all your hard work, have some good fishing buddy, cheers.
that rainbow reminds me of the time i was out with my family fishing for silver salmon and i caught a rainbow double or even triple that size, it was so unexpected that everyone was surprised.
Oh man this makes me super emotional... I used to go up to Ketchikan every summer to stay with my uncle and fish hard for a week. He was diagnosed with cancer which led to us canceling our trip for 4 years in a row.. we didn't think we would be able to do the trip with him again... he ended up recovering and really wanted us to go again. He passed away last year 1 week before my dad and I were going up. We have many memories of fishing up there that I will cherish forever. Enjoy those waters! It is truly magical
im going through my first real break up right now and this is the perfect video to get my mind on something else. thank you
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Me too man!
Bro I don't know who u are but ur gonna be ok thrs sm much fish out thr n I'm not talking about fish
time heals everything, you got this dawg !
Do watch it.... LIVE IT. Just forking book it and go. You wont regret it.
Nothing compares to Alaska river fishing. I lived at Fort Richardson 78-79 and it completely spoiled me for fishing compared to the lower 48. I still enjoy it. One cast, one bite, is a hard thing to get over. May your next days be one cast, one bite.
I could watch this video all day long. Great surroundings looks like a blast
Awesome. Enjoy AK. It's a different world. I graduated from high school on Adak Island. We used to catch pink salmon between classes on our lunch break. You could hold a hook with fresh salmon roe on it about 2-3" above the water and the Dolly Varden would literally jump out of the water to bite it. I got a little spoiled . . .
He’s so in to fishing that at 10:49 he took legit in game damage.
I laughed so hard when I saw that! 🤣
Yoooow
Yup.. I saw that. Haha. Actually if you see at the end of the video 23:48, he showed the game damage on his leg.
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Used to guide salmon and Steel on the Olympic peninsula, and my by far favorite trips were catching people's first wild steely. You only get that once. What a fun trip you three have gone on the last few years. Looking good!
I've lived in Alaska all my life and I think you will have some of the fishing on your hands also if you ever come back here and are in the soldotna area I really would like to meet you. I love your content and you are an inspiration to me to keep fishing and getting outdoors.
Wish I still lived there, but I'll be back. The stretch from skilak lake to sterling was my" home" for several years. Did the combat fishing occasionally, but it detracted from the purpose.
Would love to drop a line with ya when I get back up there.
Dude I love you. I had the same experience down in Texas recently. Been fishing for redfish off and on my whole life but finally got my career in line for me to be able to buy a yak and all the gear. Your videos kept me sane while I was working towards it. Kayaked through the marsh for hours just to land 1 trophy red. Ended up in a flooded cow pasture that redfish love during the spring time, the southeast winds flood these pastures in the spring and it’s a redfish haven that no boats can get to. anyways, man you’re such a wonderful lifeblood of fishing that can’t be beat. Wonderful video I was tearing up watching that release. If you ever wanna explore some flooded cow pastures in the Texas marsh don’t hesitate.
Thanks for coming here. Hope you enjoy your trip. Great fishing to you.👌❤
I worked on that river for 6 summers, and stayed at that cabin. One of my favorite places
I appreciate the work, Ive stayed there many summers and I wish I could book it for 3 month at a time. I love it so.
Speechless is right...blessed may your journey be.
Those view, absolutely EPIC!! Alaska is a place all to its own. So amazing!!
Your a very very lucky man to have such a supportive wife. Not many wives back there husbands aspirations... tell her we appreciate her support.
2:28 -- AHAHAHAHA! 😂 Always check the engine at the dock! Little easier that way.
Glad you're a true fishermen and won't let this silliness get in the way of a great trip 👍
One of my dream locations to fish! Love all of your Alaska videos! Can't wait to see the rest!
I always add a small bead in between the top bobber stop and the top of the float, It doesnt beat the float up as much and holds your line slightly further above the float. So awesome what a beautiful fish! They are little Silver and Green bullets!
heck yeah, Matts. you’re out & in the Wild, for sure, in this series. Epic Country
15:03 the way TJ was so happy for Matts shows true brotherhood.
Greatest Fisherman Alive and friendly as ever everyone should watch the most beautiful thing was watching you catch that steelhead
Dude Alaska is my favorite place in the world to fish I was so hyped when I saw the thumbnail
So proud and So Happy for you, Thanks for taking us with you. 🤩👍
Steelie!!!! Congrats on your first one. Hopefully many more to come!
Awesome! Looking forward to the next vid 👍
Enjoyed the vlog from start to finish. Looks like a great trip. Good friends, and good fishing. Great combination. Wishing your mom and all the moms watching your vlogs Happy Mother's Day.
I was going to be productive. Then your video popped up. Well looks like productivity is out the window. Hello fun.
This is some great stuff! Love this type of video bro! Give us more!
Glad you enjoyed our POW area. I have fished all over Alaska and no place compares to the many options and great fishing on POW.
I definitely love your show. This is something I hoped to see you return to Alaska and camp with the buds, like you did before. Your t-shirts are magnificent.
Amazing fish really wanted to see that second one, I'm sure thier is more to come in this adventure!
Awesome trip! Thanks so much for sharing! Hope you brought your fly rod too 😉 ! Nice to see good friends making great time / memories!
the stradic 2500 is the best reel i ever bought. the stradic 4000 is the 2nd best reel i ever bought. they have surpassed my expectations. always have the right tool for the right job.
You’re right that looks like fun outdoors , Hiking in the wilderness is where it’s at.
awesome, alaska is stillon my bucket list. have a ball, man that is beautiful country.
My hometown great place for fishing and camping , glad you are enjoying it and having fun
“I want to thank Mother Nature & all my fans. Without you this reward wouldn’t have been possible” 😂😂
Loved your speech better Matts lol. Great video ❤️
Amazing! Alaska is a fishmans paradise, glad u lived it up over there
Man! Thanks for always putting out awesome content! The quality of each video continues to improve and I’m all for it!!!
This is such a wholesome and awesome video.
Congrats on a great catch. Looked like a nice fight on the light tackle. Fished Sitka a few times and it is also beautiful and has amazing fishing.
Yoooo this was such a fire video and highly informative man good job and congratulations on the first steelhead
Great video and I truly loved Alaska when I was there.
Awesome. I’m out in anchorage and love your content. Keep up the good work
I was stationed there in the CG. One of my favorite places to fish.
OMG i loved the red around the screen when you fell in the water.. lol i play games all day and when i saw it it made my day for some reason
Great trip, cant wait for the next video
Always great content! pulls me in like a keeper. Let's go Matt!! 🔥 🎥
bro hug after the first steelie got me in the feelssssss, man. beauty A+ fish
@@waterdrop154 LMFAOOOOOOOO
Epic trip matt a new species off the bucket list is such a good feeling
High Quality Content!!!! Also so interesting, I love adventures!
Did a Similar trip in the Sitka Sound in the forestry service cabin. Hope you’re packing some heat. Big bear country!
What a perfect spot and a great fish!!!!! I want to go there!
#Lezgooo Matts , thanks again for the content , as I enjoy my bulletproof coffee and this episode 🤝🏼
See you at Your Street Fair bro...
Gosh Matts! You really found the most beautiful fishing spot this time. The scenery there is out of this world!. I am so envious of you but happy that you got to have such an amazing experience. Please make more vids there in the future. 🙂. Those steelheads are a really great looking fish. You look like you're in bigfoot country here. Camping here must be such an awesome experience. 👍
Fabulous! One of your best!
Excellent ! Nothing like fishing in AK !
Great stuff!!! Happy you were into steeleys straight out... landing net makes a bit easier...
Here in Ontario we chase steelhead from fall to spring! Nothing beats steelhead fishing on a river. Next time you should try it on a float rod combo up with a centerpin reel. Craziest fight ever!
COME TO THE GREAT LAKES. Awesome video brother, it’s like watching one of my dreams play out in real time. 🤙🏼
Fish on fellow adventurer. Note to self (some day)...Alaska added to fishing bucket list (as if it wasn't already) along with Wyoming, Montana, Australia, New Zealand, etc...
That was a cool moment when you were with your first steelhead. I was thinking about how far you both have traveled to cross paths on the river bank there. One of those times it feels good to let the fish go. Looked like a fun trip and what beautiful scenery!
For snags in a river if you have a bottle you can fill it 1/3 full and tie a short piece of line around the neck. To that piece of line tie a snap swivel and attach that rig to your line with snap swivel and let it drift out until it is downstream of your snag and pull. Captain Quinn’s UA-cam channel has a video of it called “the geanie in a bottle”. Works very well if your gears not to flossed in between rocks or in wood
That fish before he died: “gotta get one last nut!”
Be safe! Love you brother.
Awesome fish Matts! If you get stuck again try cranking down on it and flipping da bail. Sometimes da current and da action from flipping da bail will help it get loose 👍🏽
"AWARD CEREMONY "👏👏👏👏🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 some shout outs or what🤙😂😂👍
What a trip! What fish!
awesome!!! can’t wait to watch
Loved my Alaska trip. the fishing and the wildlife. The human locals were pretty entertaining, too.
I love watching your videos. You respect the culture but most importantly you respect the animals you're catching.
Awesome video as usual man.
The part when you slipped in the water and the visual effect like you “took damage” was great!
Thanks for the content
Nice fish! I hooked into a steelie on the Yak while nymphing. Had me into backing in an instant and broke off the 4x. Still the most exciting bit of fishing in a while.
wake up babe, fishermans life uploaded!
Surprise us sometimes with a link to the next video or blooper reels or somethin..can't wait for the next video 😍
Great video. I hope the next 2 days were just as successful.
Looks like a great trip!
Yo Matt, ever thought bout chill vlog style videos where you take it easy at a pier and talk about life and stuff?
I know Piers are kinda ehh. I just thought a super low energy video would be fun inbetween the other usual uploads.
You're content is amazing and is why i picked up fishing as a hobby 3 years ago.
Or how about a fisherman’s life at the pier fishing group? That would be awesome
Great idea
Using seaweed to help plug a hole in a boat... I'll have to remember that one. Hopefully Matt payed them enough to at least afford some patches lol.
beautiful country side..... I bet that trout tasted great.
I watch your videos all the time you should come out to Pa and do some trout fishing
Appreciate you FM Life
My guy more power to u Mat.. u inspired me to create a fishing channel…. Fishing is in my 🧬
Good job landing that first fish, took some skill!
Thats so sick bro! Sheeeeeeesh!
finally another alaska video love these videos
Nice, I know exactly where you're at, never fished it myself, buddy fishes there quite a bit. Beautiful!!!
hey man i’m sure you won’t see this but i’ve been following your vidoes for a while, they always help me sleep and i love the catch and cooks, keep up the work. you deserve all these fishing trips from all your hard work, have some good fishing buddy, cheers.
Hope one day I'll get the chance to fish alongside you 👍🏽
Beautiful Spot Matt🐦.
Congrats on your first Steely🙌.
If you've never tried it, let me just say it's the best Fish I've ever eaten💥.
JO JO IN VT 💕😄
Yooo and again. On lunch break and this!! Let's goooo
DUDE, your in Alaska? I just moved up here from the southern San Joaquin. Good times.
love it up there
Chasing them chrome metal heads oh so fun
that rainbow reminds me of the time i was out with my family fishing for silver salmon and i caught a rainbow double or even triple that size, it was so unexpected that everyone was surprised.
Love your content man
Marabou jig or even yarn will stick in the fishes teeth for a better hook up ratio . Great job and congrats on Alaska !!
Cant wait for the next videos!
I just moved to Alaska thanks for tips on steelhead. Love your channel. In the kenai area
Awesome dude that’s one of the best steelhead fishing in the United States. I have that exact simm waders lol Great video
Aweosme 🔥🔥🔥 you are going to be hooked on steelhead fishing now. Awesome video