4 Days - 1,800 Mile Road Trip Fishing and Crabbing

[@downsy_]

“I hate it hereeee” after saying ‘pretty popping town’ is hilarious 😂😂

[@nipz8053]

Definitely well timed😂😂😂

[@-a-strikelures1212]

NPC lol😅

[@ZaviaaDHagwood]

Place does seem pretty miserable

[@Mark-s146]

lol the timing was perfect, haha

[@nocafeine]

the way it was from her soul🤣🤣🤣

[@djmilhaus]

Loved seeing you in the areas I spend time in. Reading the comments, great to see so many folks in Washington that watch your channel. Thanks for showing off our state to your viewers!

[@pinetree9343]

Every time I watch your videos, I'm reminded of my growing up years in San Mateo county. I miss the old days, the 1970s. Fishing and crabbing the bay, over to the coast half moon bay south to Pescadero. Wonderful times. After California i moved to the Oregon coast. Better fishing and crabbing. For me, you are still the SF bay area.

[@chaseblackburn6742]

Crescent City is my home town. I don't live there anymore cuz I joined the air force. But I come home every year to fish for salmon/steelhead. It's very cool that a youtuber that I have watched for several years pass through there. thank you fishermans life for passing through my home! come back someday for steelhead!! Thanks you again!!

[@mariano-559]

Shout out from c.c 707 bro were holdin it Down here at the Klamath an smith river don't trip 🫡

[@IamCourtney1]

Listen man. These multi day adventures that you take us on are amazing and I truly love this type of content!

[@Bullpent]

Hi Matts, Iv'e seen most of your videos and they are awesome. I was a little disappointed in this one. Not because of you, but the guys you went to meet up with. If you came to see me I would've been jacked/excited and you would have known it. Both the guys you went to visit were so nonchalant about your visit and didn't show a lot of enthusiasm. I mean you drove all that way and you slept in your car? You should have been a guest in his home and if he had no room for you he should have treated you to a hotel. I'm sorry , I don't want to sound petty but that is how you should have been treated I believe. Too bad you passed right by me in Seaside Oregon. I would have shown you around and even have had a spare room for you. Love your videos, see ya soon sometime when you are out and about. I miss SF and love going back. Great videos

[@thatpointinlife]

It's called the "Seattle Freeze", but it's pretty prominent in all of the coastal Pacific Northwest. People just aren't interested in being friendly or making new friends. It's weird...

[@PeaceInDarkness]

@Bullpent, you literally took the words right out of my mouth! My boyfriend and I were watching this and couldn't believe how unfriendly the dude was and thar Matt slept in his car outside this guy's house. I'm really glad you said something and I love that you would have offered your place 😊

[@SurfsFlatTrader]

💯

[@SurfsFlatTrader]

I got the same impression.

[@MightyPooPSTEAM]

@Bullpent Fully agreed. It's almost like he treated Matt like he was a predator and I can feel from Matt's expressions and small verbal hints at his massive disappointment.

[@superdiezel6879]

It's like dude invited you but didn't really want you there. I grew up in tacoma dude was stuck up and dont realize thousands of us would love to fish with you. Unfortunate you picked one who dont know how to appreciate you brotha.

[@chrisdatasiankid]

Stupid comment not everyone has to be a fan and fangirl over Matt he just met up with dudes to fish with not everyone watches his vids

[@gabevomfell7742]

@@chrisdatasiankid well they didn’t have to be ice cold towards him either, he had him sleep in his car outside not even on the couch or floor inside…

[@chrisdatasiankid]

@@gabevomfell7742 how do know if he offered Matt or not how do u know if he did n Matt denied cuz he already had a sleeping set up in his car.

[@garyt7232]

Woke up and saw a new vlog. Good start to the day. Miss traveling up to OR and WA. That little girl has the makings of a YT star. Peace.

[@arthurjackson3228]

Finally the legend has posted. Think I was on the brink of going through withdrawals.

[@sufx-5108]

same

[@theathjr]

Yes we enjoyed the video ! Awesome roadtrip. We appreciate your effort Matts

[@jordanpeters3737]

My guy is listening to Krayzie Bone!!!! I had to rewind it like 3 times just to make sure i knew what i heard lol. That's awesome man. I love Krayzie. I just became an even bigger fan of your channel my guy. Bone thugs are the greatest in my opinion

[@andrius505]

Don't know much bout them .... But "Smokin' Budda" is one of my all time fav tracks.... Hi from Lithuania (north/east europe)

[@TeamDreg]

Matts in his first vids used to have some tracks. I’m sure he had to switch it up for copyright purposes when he started getting 5 digit followers.

[@Killmode29]

No butter, no avocado? You’re slacking! 😂

[@battlefor1billiondollars]

5:26 FL: 'looks like a pretty nice town" Local :" I HATE IT HEEERE!!!" 😂😂😂😂

[@straighttalkwithkyle7947]

I about died laughing when I heard that!

[@zizuzidane1122]

😂😂😂..must be a outsider

[@greywhiteman5707]

I like these road trip videos! 👍 living the dream

[@TrueJamo]

Awesome seeing you here. Small correction though. Our fishing licenses are from April 1st until March 31st.

[@MinhNguyen-kn4ol]

Damn you drive all that way and homeboy couldn't even put you up in one of his rooms.

[@bigbrain779]

That’s what I was thinking too

[@heroesnpatriots9622]

Honestly if you haven’t car camped in Washington you’re missing out. I’m sure our buy insisted on camping out lol

[@viktors4577]

@@bigbrain779 Same here...

[@dylanthelipripper297]

At it again! Thanks for another adventure.

[@Jesmondb]

Hell yeah, i love waking up and seeing one of your vids.

[@M4RK-05]

Same

[@Drainoed]

Love the first state fishing plug. Dude deserves more love.

[@fernandosanchez6507]

Not all trips go as planned, but is always good to see what the world has to offer. Hope you have better visits in the future!

[@chrishansen8201]

Not all hosts are as dead inside as this guy..couldn't even accommodate a warm couch?

[@FullmoonEffects89]

Thanks for the update on the california fishing license. Really great to know they finally changed it.

[@Bo_in_Seattle]

Nothing more california than rolling to WA state in October without pants or a rain shell.

[@paullago8345]

18:00 Safelite repair, Safelite replace! That was a long drive and great video! Thank you

[@toddmutchler7800]

I grew up on Whidbey. We slayed the coho . The crabbing is going good this winter. It's nice to see it on film.

[@sbdunks4872]

are you still in whidbley now?

[@dennisnorman2590]

Great seeing Whidby Island again. I was stationed there and miss the place.

[@christianmayhew2617]

Home of the A-6's when I was in.

[@jakekelly9993]

Yo I'm stoked you came to my home state of Washington and sorry to disappoint but this state has so much to offer. Explore a little more there's world class fisheries everywhere along with the most beautiful views. Come back give it a shot both east and west at the right time of year and you may not want to leave. Also I've been following for about ten years and never commented. Tight lines my dude!

[@belltown88squid28]

Too cool! I grew up on Whidbey (Oak Harbor), fishing for silvers (Coho) and crabbing.

[@Slappysquirrel]

im from cali an that drive through seattle was awesome it gave me flashbacks from when i lived there a few years ago.

[@MightyPooPSTEAM]

Your friend is really introverted uh. Didnt really feel the warmth of meeting a friend, its almost like u were a hassle. Didn't even host u in his house and let u sleep in the car. That must really suck after travelling so far to meet "a friend".

[@maxque2841]

Eh, you don’t know either of these people personally. And he said he met him on insta

[@guitargeek1979]

Another great video, well done. Thank you for having a positive channel.❤

[@garyblack2858]

A float fish trip on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon would be rich! I live here in Washington. Love Whidbey Island, Puget Sound, and the south coast.....Ilwaco, Westport, Long Beach and Ocean Shores. Our playground!

[@salgadomodesto]

Dude day did not want you there they even not smile get friends who would got over for you love your videos

[@assinyoutubification]

sorry mate, your "friend" had you sleeping in the car prior to going out on an adventure...??? nice friend

[@jacobmcginnis7092]

It's so trippy seeing you on Whidbey. I've been going to that area since I was a little kid! Glad you had a good time.

[@timmyblock6785]

I enjoyed it. Fishermans life. Il always will watch your videos

[@DinoPwn]

omfg, blew my mind with the fact about odd and even numbered highways. that's so cool

[@Mikealbrecht80]

I lived on Whidbey for a few years as my last duty station before retiring from the Navy. Hope you got to experience some of the local food and scenery. Pass lake just north of deception pass is fantastic for fly fishing trout. Your video made me nostalgic…. In Roseville, CA now.

[@dustinwhitesell4860]

Maybe I’m just from the south and I don’t understand it… But I will say this, if you’re gonna drive that far to see me and meet me, we’re gonna go out fish fishin, And you’re gonna spend quite a bit of time with me, then there will be a bed in my house that you can sleep in. I understand you don’t quite know people, and you have to be careful, but if it’s somebody in this situation, I would easily like I said, have a room in my house that you could sleep in. And it would be in a safe part of the house where if somebody was weird, they wouldn’t be able to get near me or my family.

[@molassescricket6663]

Yeah that was raw!

[@DaveRyder-po4gq]

Very interesting video. Liked it a lot, past less than 4 miles of my home crossing that interstate bridge between Washington and Oregon. Looked like a fun time like usual. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mark-s146]

really enjoy these exploration vids Matt, happy travels to the next location 🎣

[@mengzilla6496]

Deception pass is so beautiful in the summer :)

[@straighttalkwithkyle7947]

So awesome to see you went to Whidbey Island. I grew up digging steamer clams, horse clams and crabbing in the bay on the west side of the southern tip of the island. My grandparents had a second home on the Island that has since been sold so I don't get to go to the same spot anymore. It was a private access beach so only people in their neighborhood are allowed to access it.

[@midorfaceroll7516]

awesome video matt. been watching for a long time and loved every moment

[@E-wreck90210]

The drive up north is beautiful! Dope content!

[@guruofMW2]

Nothing like the watching the guy that taught me to fish my home jetty actually fishing my home jetty

[@mrcalero6331]

Always good to see you bud. Another adventure!!!

[@josephpecoul6532]

What a great adventure really loved it.

[@NorCalFishermen]

matts you should link up with deer meat for dinner and do a florida series! epic vid man thankyou for sharing stay safe!

[@mentat1341]

Rob is a legend but I don't think they could be any more different as people. I think they would be odd together

[@TheElectrcChickn]

Wack, I unsubscribed from all KZbin channels that do disingenuous charitable acts for views. Deer meat was one of them.

[@straighttalkwithkyle7947]

@@TheElectrcChickn what did he do?

[@redfan80]

Come to Thailand I'll take you out on my boat and go for some exotics. GT's, King mackerel, Cobia, squid. Whatever you want. Also love your getaway fishing vids. Makes me miss the west coast.

[@rogerrichardson4324]

Jay hooked you up buddy , your in a good place , good to see you back now where’s my ( man and his land )..lol luv ya bro 👍 Washington

[@catchineat1116]

A bed would've been nice too.

[@joshuablackmon962]

Crazy. I went on my honeymoon in Westport, WA all the way from Alabama. I love Washington and Oregon.

[@TheLycheegreentea]

To add onto another part of that fun fact. All the interstates between 200-300 are connecters between those big highways. If you're ever up in Vancouver, there is a nice beach where you can walk out in waders and then forage Dungeys. Just bring a big net. Same limit as Washington.

[@TomGiffin]

I’m from Whidbey Island! It was cool to see you made the trek up here! Come back next year when the pinks are running they come in the millions and it’s a blast to catch them from the shore. I’ve got a couple spots I go that are private and secluded to avoid the crowds. 😁 I’ll take you and whoever out for the day. We live on an old farm with an outdoor kitchen, cob pizza oven and a camping area (soon to be a hip camp) Anyways the pinks are nice and chrome cause they’re still in the salt and whidbey is one of the first places they hit coming out of the ocean down the straight. Glad you were able to get on a couple coho and some crab. A little slim in October. Bite was crazy hot first two weeks of September this year. Also I’ve never done that Jetty and now after seeing this I think I’ll make a run down there in the spring! Thanks for the vid as always and safe happy travels to ya!

[@catchineat1116]

Hopefully you're a better host than the guys he visited.

[@TomGiffin]

@ 😂😂

[@bgbg2921]

No thanks, on behalf of Matt. U didn’t even mention him sleeping in his car. U wanna do same as ur fellow Washingtonian?

[@TomGiffin]

@@bgbg2921 nah dude, we have heated accommodations around these parts available to friends and family and invited guests. Ain’t nobody sleeping in a car unless they really want to. We take great care of our guests. And we do have a kick ass meadow with a fire pit for peeps who wanna sleep under the stars. You can let Matt know since you’re implying you know him and can speak on his behalf.

[@bgbg2921]

@@TomGiffin glad to hear you look after your guests very well. No, I don’t know Matt personally. Just offended on his behalf lol.

[@aaronhume]

glad you could do some fishing up my way! the south end of Whidbey gets really packed salmon fishing in August - next year is a Pink year so you should come back up for that!

[@Jimmyjjj333]

Love the text in the sky! Great editing.

[@lifeofeels8271]

Matts, I always enjoy your videos. Just wish you had a warmer welcome from your host. Thanks for sharing your experience and trip with us. Showing my support by watching the ads too.

[@FishermansLife]

Thanks Quan!

[@bgbg2921]

@@FishermansLifeSomeone here reckons u might’ve refused sleeping in ur host’s house hence u sleeping in ur car. Is that true

[@michaelames6317]

Love the Westport jetty crabbing & fishing... taking the boat out Dec 6 for the first week of pot opening... Fish-On! M.

[@Trizzmoney]

Love your videos calms my life down a lot haha

[@novaday8813]

Respect for shouting out First state fishings seasoning!

[@shanme2912]

that guy Jay , what an A S S, he didn't even invite you to sleep inside his house.

[@EthanDoguitar]

Nice seeing some Washington fishing I love I live here

[@moe_fahmi]

Another Fantastic video.. ty man keep it up 💪🍻👌

[@mrjzchan]

So cute the little girl..❤ great video..really enjoy it..

[@westcoastfishingbrossuarez7436]

Hi MATTS YOU SHOULD COLLABORATE WITH MAV! That would be great video of both of y’all camping and fishing!

[@donniejamesrio7719]

awesome video man. enjoyed it .

[@IIDX]

Go Wildcats. Deception Pass has a crazy salmon run, also at Keystone and Port Townsend. Skagit River too. All in a 45 mile radius. Best memories of friends and fishing. Thanks for taking me back!

[@mikethegreek2148]

Westport is great. When I'm not catching on the Bayside, I switch to the surf side for some red tailed perch.

[@MFOutdoors]

The San Juan Islands are amazing!!!!

[@theoskeete6802]

I know my comment will get lost in the sauce but just wanted to say if you ever wanna come fish the East coast lemme know man. We got way different fish down here in Savannah GA and I know you’d be stoked to target some redfish, seatrout, and sheepshead. Always stoked on your videos man, preciate you putting in the work!!!

[@TheMessykiller0001]

bro i wish i knew that you coming here. i have some good look outs and hikes. you flew right by my city.

[@scottmccombs2012]

21:52 - Sneaky a$$ cormorant ate his bait and Matts didn't even realize..😂

[@chuyzapien9150]

Was waiting on the new vid love it bro🙌

[@catchineat1116]

Damn..those guys you visited didnt care much about you at all. Not even a room to sleep in either. Horrible host! Sorry you had to go through that. Glad you got a little action while there anyway. Safe travels man.

[@trippinoutdoors]

Matts, as many others have pointed out, I feel bad for you and this trip you made, and how you were greeted and treated. Both of these guys genuinely seemed like they didn't actually want to be there or you there at all. The first guy even came off as a little annoyed or miffed I think, that's the energy and body language he gave off throughout. Maybe he offered to let you sleep in the house, maybe not, and if the latter, that's especially messed up. You made a unreal drive two ways, and... That is the result and treatment. I'm sorry man, but that's so wrong. And as others noted, we can pick up on your emotions and feelings, and unsaid things throughout the video, especially at the end. I would have felt horrible by that point, and eventually really irritated given the commitments I made, and the effort, time, money and travel I had to spend to make the trip. I'd certainly go through a load of emotions like a rollercoaster. And knowing I still had to drive all that way back again? That'd be the real gut check for me. I want you to know that there are so many other people, literal thousands, maybe even hundreds of thousands of people in this community and in our states who would be elated to host you, and enjoy life together, if only for a day or two, and would go above and beyond to accomodate you well, not out of a feeling of requirement, expectation or obligation, but simply because its second nature to us. Its just who we are and the right thing to do. I hope this trip, and the experiences on it do not color your perception of us in these states, or deter you from considering trying something like this again. The latter I would understand if you wouldn't want to risk it again, but I hope you'll give it another shot someday. All that said, even throughout this kind of experience, it really is a matter of perception. You gotta make the most of it and enjoy what you can. Notice and enjoy the little things, and allow yourself to know there is lessons in every experience, good or bad, which is always a benefit. That's most important, to which can ensure though there may always be some regrets, and some new skepticism/caution taken in the future to avoid the negatives, overall, you appreciate it and in the end, are still thankful for having it.

[@geofffiedler8674]

Beautiful. Reminds me of Maine

[@SeriouslySinigang]

Welcome to the PNW! Damn, I live in Seattle and would have loved to meet you and show you, the legend the local secret crabbing and awesome fishing spots! Also, most Washingtonians aren't all grumpy and cold like that dude. Talk about dry!

[@KineticTaco]

Cool seeing you in the PNW. Enjoy it man.

[@silentsam425tha1]

Dang if i would of invited you to fish and crab here in washington in the sound, you would of been treated like family and shown you a couple better spots in 8-2. But it is what it is. Hope this dont deter you from coming back. Cheers brotha!

[@OLC_Fishing]

Welcome to the great PNW! I was just at westport few months ago :) it was a blast! got in on some rockfish and ling

[@michaelodonnell8209]

Indian oral tradition dating to an event in the early 1700's says that an estimated 140 foot high tsunami passed through this San Juan de Fuca area when the great subduction earthquake fault violently shook not far offshore. This oral tradition was later verified by geologic soil samples where a thick layer of ocean sand was found far inland in core samples. It is also recorded in the written record of Japan because the waves traveled that far. Evidence of old cedar trees knocked down can still be found today. The coastal Indian villages were essentially erased with a huge loss of life. The San Andreas Fault gets all the attention, but in many ways this Washington/Oregon subduction zone is even more dangerous because coastal areas have about five minutes to find much higher ground. I'm not a fear monger or one to stir paranoia. I just have an interest in geology. Knowledgeable geologists say this same fault is way overdue for another big one. But back to fishing. I simply love your channel. I like how you escaped San Francisco. I taught high school in SF. I experienced that city before it was taken over by the homeless.

[@guardianmx8567]

I didn’t know people from India had oral tradition here

[@A-TeamOffRoad]

The idea of this is pretty cool.. kinda seems like a fish with a fan type of video. Would be awesome to be able to fish with you, and I agree with most of the comments on here, the dude definitely didn’t seem excited at all and hard to believe you slept in the car but that may have been your personal choice. Anyway great video!!

[@tallentaaron]

As someone that lives in OR and watches your channel it was crazy to see you stop in Canyonville hit Elpariso and roll by 7 feathers. Wish I would have known. There are some amazing food spots around here. Would have loved to drop some tips.

[@tho464]

Another helluva cool adventure!

[@tokyoboi07]

Great video and content!!! My buddies and I live in Colorado and we do a westport trip every year!

[@ctheo5911]

He made you sleep in the car lol? Usually when people invite you on trips they have a bed somewhere for you. Wild

[@PeaceInDarkness]

That's what I'm saying! Totally agree with you.

[@Fog1k305]

Those Frogg Toggs are legit bro

[@dbosley46]

I really enjoy your videos. And you were in some amazing country Plan another trip in late August early September and take your boat. Take the ferry out of Anacortes and go to Lopez Island. There are a couple of places to camp (I recommend Spencer Spit State Park) and you can rent a slip for the boat at Lopez Island Marina if you wish. You'll get plenty of crab. You'll have a great time and see some incredible scenery.

[@azore5763]

The two guys did not act like they were excited to see you. There was no room in the barn for you to shack up for the night? Did you invite yourself?

[@rinnytintin82]

Hey Matt you should make a trip out here to Michigan during the fall for some salmon/steelhead fishing. Or spring for steelhead. Always been a fan of your videos alot of good info. Thanks!!!

[@IP.NWAdventuresOutdoors]

Awww dang. You up in my neck of the woods there. I'm in Port Townsend. Sooooo close. Oh well. Good video.

[@cipaisone]

Nice combining fishing with some city car tour.

[@veezo2323]

I WENT TO VISIT OREGON FOR A WEEK AROUND THIS TIME LAST YEAR, AND IT RAINED THE WHOLE WEEK WHEN I WAS THERE. LOL

[@Shokenryu]

Welcome to Washington man. I hope you had a fun trip.

[@TheRealSo_G]

Damnnn you were in my hometown, I wish I ran into you 🙌

[@icydrake2731]

love your video as always, I learn a lot about fishing from your video, and following your adventure. You should come by in vancouver Canada and try salmon fishing in B.C. river.

[@chuckkavigian1045]

21:52 That cormorant had excellent comedic timing

[@2A_supporter]

You need to come up to the burney/montgomery creek/ mccarther area highway 299 alone will have you wondering where all the dirt roads go to. Mostly Sierra pacific land up here but once your past it it’s great hiking fishing and hunting with nobody out here but locals this time of year

[@thatpointinlife]

You got to experience that famous PNW warmth and friendliness. 😅

[@beedoubleoh959]

Crazy to think you drove right past my home when u went over the Columbia River. Gotta go up to the puget islands and do some jigging. Loadsssss of fish to wrangle in. Or stop by in Vancouver and come slay some coho in small creeks, got some secret goodies.

[@Shaun614]

its a Grass Greenling, a grass rockfish and a greenling made love to create this beauty