MASSIVE SALMON POACHING BUST While We Were Steelhead Fishing!!

In this episode, Kyle heads out on the river for a day of fall fishing in west Michigan. With both salmon and steelhead being in the river systems, there is no telling what might be on the other end of the line- FALL STEELHEAD FISHING and FALL SALMON FISHING is our favorite styles of fishing. We hope you enjoy this episode and we'll see you here next week in our next upload!
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[@glennashcroft7950]

It's good to see you protecting these fish. On our local stream our salmon population dropped to less than pairs 80 and still. Poachers persist in taking them. It is only ever the fishers who really protect them. glad to see your authorities taking it more seriously

[@TheDeeceebee]

"Protecting" non native fish introduced by the state using tax dollars? Don't think so...

[@areguapiri]

Catch and eat is the way to go.

[@masonreppeto882]

@@areguapiri Catch and eat stalked fish. Eating wild is a no go for the most part.

[@robertkowalski7932]

The "no kill" method shows the cruelty of man.

[@masonreppeto882]

@@robertkowalski7932 You think a hook in the mouth is cruel ? it's better than being eaten live . Fish are essentially close to the bottom of the food chain as far as I'm concerned. Have and always will. True cruelty is much worse than a needle in the mouth.

[@robertphair5624]

Your enthusiasm is most certainly motivating Kyle! I am an older angler with mobility and chronic pain issues. As I lay in bed this morning at 6 am trying to decide whether to chase chrome or remain in the comfort of my warm bed, I chose to watch your most recent post again. I am happy to say that you got me all pumped up and I chose to visit my local river instead of taking the east way. I was blessed with 2 beautiful fall silvers that broke the surface and ripped line and made everything feel just right. Thanks

[@MaizeANDBlue1957]

Sometimes that's a hard decision, because it's usually pre-dawn and blasting winter. He's a time when I lived in Michigan where a 'last minute decision' paid off. I was alone drifting flies for steelhead, wading the White river with low success. While walking back to the car to try another part of the river, I stumbled and fell while crossing. In the dead of winter and soaking wet, I knew I had to hurry. I got back to the car, stripped my wet stuff off and hung it on the passenger seat to dry. Dejected as hell, I started home. I got to M37 at White Cloud and a thought crossed my head. If I turn right, I go back to GR and I'm done for the day. But if I turn left, I can run up to the PM and maybe salvage the day. I reached over to find my clothes were already half dry, and turned left. That was around forty years ago, and for the last 38 of those years I've been chasing chrome here in Oregon. My memories here are many, but that day on the PM will forever stand out as one of the top days I *EVER* had fly fishing for steelhead. In Michigan *_OR_* Oregon.

[@benleal6768]

Well done! I appreciate the message on conservation and ethical fishing not only for those that live in the area but those that come from out of state. I ran a conservation organization called Recycled Fish for many years and our core message was selective harvest, catch and release and stewardship. You guys embody those values and I appreciate the message you're sending to anglers that view your videos. Excellent work and thanks for sharing!

[@dustinrogers5384]

If youre not hungry then why catch them. Most catch and release die. Think about it. Hooks in guts,eyes,and gills. Exhausting the fish. Look at the studies.the most ethical yhing you can do is catch what you need and stop

[@brandonhenry894]

@@dustinrogers5384 you are blatantly wrong, its a 50/50 with will die if you gut or throat hook it, other then that its more then likely the fish will survive, just because you dont like fishing doesn’t mean you gotta say people cant and they are killing them, its proven almost all catch and release survive

[@duckwacker8720]

@@brandonhenry894 it's fact catch and release kills fish especially salmon and steelhead. Catch your fish and leave.

[@duckwacker8720]

Salmon are non native to the great lakes. There's nothing to conserve. They were put there for a reason and they have done they're jobs.

[@calebz1448]

@@dustinrogers5384 this sounds like it came from a person who has never seen or thought about the scars on many if not most fish. I've seen fish that had literal bites taken out of their skulls that healed. Don't throw plastics in the water and cut your line if they gut the hook and it will pass through

[@kennedysong2539]

Thank you for telling everyone to fish ethically. Not a lot of fisherman state for everyone to fish ethically. You are a great dude. Keep doing what you, chasing chrome and helping keep the salmon and chrome population growing. Great job and awsome fishing video

[@rickblumenschein2433]

The salmon program in Michigan is dependent on stocking hatchlings, not natural spawning. The main reason for not allowing snagging is because of other fish that do not die.

[@gunsgonewilder5058]

Your excitement to every hook set is so contagious!

[@BillSaltbush]

No it's not. The squealing is doing my head in. There again, I'm a crusty old coot.

[@jhn472]

@@BillSaltbush agree.......for a while thought it was coming from a 13 year old that just found his big brothers girly magazines

[@JimNorkas-qx4nt]

30 years ago ,late season salmon in New York, Pulaski NY . Salmon River,young boy 12 or so was snagging fish at dusk and putting them in the bushes. He saw me looking and told me his father had recently died and needed fish for his family to get thru the winter. No one in family was old enough to work. Mother was caring for 3 younger brothers and sisters. The welfare was not enough for the bills and food. I wished him luck and went down the river.

[@bch5513]

Yeah. Either taught to lie well or legit . Nowadays either. 30 years ago. More possible

[@kluv5560]

He lied😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@travisrifanburg3633]

Nowadays the DEC just has a 5 yard dumpster that they conveyor belt them into at the end of thier run. Much better than feeding the general public or land and local wildlife.

[@michaelschardine3043]

So bummed to see people snagging especially out of state folks but glad the fish did not go to waste. Love our DNR!

[@kyleoden3015]

Out here in Washington there's so many snaggers in certain holes I won't even go to them. Sad thing is one of the most well known snaging holes is at a hatchery and fish and game never does anything.

[@pfukpfizer]

I heard they were from Colorado and that makes me sick. I'm from Colorado and I was actually up here fishing the same river this week and that totally gives people like me a bad name but I would NEVER do something like these idiots did. PATHETIC if you ask me. I hope they stick it to em hard!!!!!!

[@Bpositiveandprosper]

Wish the rod Wisconsin DNR enforced snagging and flossing laws at our holes more

[@AckermanJiuJitsu]

@@Bpositiveandprosper the amount of people flossing fish in Michigan is ridiculous and they seem to think it’s ethical.

[@mattstout856]

@@AckermanJiuJitsu tough when even all the guide operation’s go to tactics are Chuck and Duck on gravel or just off of the reds. I took a guide trip just recently on the PM and my guide started me fishing just off beds. I actually had to tell him we aren’t fishing those and he needs to find me some fresh fish. We ended up fishing for browns instead…

[@hilarywerdebaugh8523]

So glad to hear that the wild fish population is growing. That can only happen if the majority of fishermen are doing as they should when fishing. Keep up the good work. Look forward to the next video!

[@hia5235]

Fishing ban for 10 years would do 100x more

[@Matt19076]

@@hia5235 no, it wouldn't. The purchase of licenses funds the department of fish and game they're purchased from. An outright ban would remove public interest and remove funding for the agency responsible for fish management. Recreational fishing is also typically a very small reduction to fish stocks compared to habitat loss, commercial fishing, pollution, climate change, etc.

[@jerichvelly]

Salmon and steelhead are indigenous to the pacific west coast. These fish don't even belong in the great lakes ecosystem. Their sole purpose is for recreational anglers..

[@billmcconnell1737]

As always excellent video. Spiral rods really seems to help . The snagging bust is sickening. We as Sportsman an Sportswoman need to protect our resources that we are so blessed to have. Glad they caught the people.

[@bobhunter8992]

It was a tip from a fellow sportsman to the DNR that got those guys busted!

[@duckwacker8720]

They're non native species.

[@bigtimegoblin]

Never go to Pulaski to salmon fish lol nobody fishes

[@Jdigger4130]

I dont fish but ill be damned if yer enthusiasm isn't just a treat to watch. you my man exude spirit. yer video cheered me up. cheers from Santa Cruz ca

[@lildewey5562]

As a Michigander who’s been on the manistee that just boils my blood. Very nice to come across a channel who’s not only entertaining but also educating.

[@shootpse88]

Ive always wanted to fish the Manistee and Pere Marquette for steelies!!

[@MrBobbysmithinhouser]

Shit we came up and they encouraged us to snag them as long as they are from the gills up....Betsie River.....they called it the Betsie Flop.......in 3 days I got 2 and never been back since......every single person was using treble hooks and yarn....we were disgusted

[@mixstamike]

I respect fishermen like this who enjoys the sport but also treats the fish with respect especially when releasing cause most don't take that extra 30 seconds to make sure the fish is ok. So thank you for that.

[@rockymntdan1]

How about not harassing fish in the first place? If you don't eat it, don't bother it for your thrill, fakebook, and ego-tube.

[@theboysllc3174]

@@rockymntdan1lookout here comes peta

[@rockymntdan1]

@@theboysllc3174 Yes, I belong to People Eating Tasty Animals.

[@theboysllc3174]

@@rockymntdan1 alright you passed the vibe check have a good day 😂

[@philipkeeler9997]

I love how you handle these with reverance and respect.

[@wickedmikes5281]

Thank you for posting this. I think it’s especially important for youngbloods in particular to learn from the old dogs WHY we do things the way we do, whether it’s fishing, hunting, camping, whatever. Keep your licenses current. Treat animals in a humane way. Pack out what you pack in, and if you see someone else’s trash, do your part and pack that out too. We do things the way we do them out of respect. High five, man.

[@Manuel3525m]

It’s not just the youngbloods most of the time is the old dogs

[@wickedmikes5281]

@@Manuel3525m That’s my point. It’s no accident that, as a grown man, I treat the environment responsibly. As a kid, I had mentors that taught me. The point I was trying to get at is that it’s especially important for younger anglers to be taught so they’re responsible as adults.

[@duaneklein4924]

I love your channel. I grew up in Michigan, lived in GR area as a kid on Big Pine Island Lake, and also lived in Lewiston for a few years on Big Bear Lake. You are a great conversationalist and I appreciate you allowing me to tag along with you! I wished I could give a double thumbs up!

[@Shxd3-_-]

Your enthusiasm and the fish just put a smile on that guys face I love to see people out in nature enjoying it to the fullest while taking care of nature

[@SDkd619]

Im a tuna fisherman out of san diego , its really awesome to see some of the fishery from Michigan . You guys had some good luck that day ! Hooked some nice ones 👌

[@MarkyBoyle]

I appreciate your passion to protect the wildlife. It's too bad not everyone feels the same way

[@PinkBlondeBarbiexo]

good for you kyle thank you for making a difference......kyle you have a good heart and are a true role model for the sport ...blessings to you maggie and dipsy :)

[@michaelleal7129]

Awesome looking Steelhead, and also great words towards ethical fishing in our great lakes and river fishing, keep up the good work Kyle and friends..

[@duckwacker8720]

They caught rainbow trout not steelhead.

[@thetruth9952]

@@duckwacker8720 They are technically the same species lol, Steelhead get much more silver and migrate upriver to spawn. A wild rainbow trout stays colored up its whole life

[@hyperionsound]

great video - great angling and excitement for each fish. way to be an example for new and growing sportsmen and women, and demonstrate stewardship of the resource.

[@AdventureChasing]

Thank you! We appreciate it

[@charlescook94]

Thats probably worse than putting some weight in a hand full of walleye

[@mattstout856]

That’s a good one. So I guess we are saying the punishment for snagging and poaching fish should be steeper than cheating in a walleye tournament? If so, I agree.

[@billstanley1065]

Absolutely

[@joeoglez]

Killing fish wise? I agree.. but so much people lost so much time and money from those cheaters, both incidents are terrible!!

[@bochapman1058]

@@joeoglez eh the most people complaining from the competition weren’t close to winning regardless. The only opinion that matters was second place.

[@andyjones1060]

Both are terrible let us not have to choose.

[@Girl_Barber-qw7fk]

Man nice first catch! I live here in Mi and have been fishing these waters for quite some time.. I am super happy they got that group.. this was one of many out-of-staters this year.. their was a group of guys from Indiana next to us on the river snagging them up left and right.. I ended up walking out into the middle of the river to keep them from fishing that area.. wish I had the poaching number.. I have it saved now... It sure is a shame. Happy fishing to all.

[@BGOutdoors01]

Nice to see a group giving us Hoosiers a black eye. Been going up every year for the last 15 years and always had a blast. Some years are better fishing than others, but love it up there

[@TheCrash1987]

Your production quality is TV show standard! And you’re excitement only adds to the hype of how good the videos are when you land a fish

[@the_boonies]

Great video! Some lovely fish coming out of that river!! No steelhead here in Colorado but we do have some nice Rainbows, Cuttbows and big Browns in the rivers and of course the Mackinaw in the lakes. Keep up the great videos!! 🍻

[@kendrahordiyenko5498]

thank you for doing what is right Kyle!

[@gv1071]

I see this all the time with Salmon, Rockfish, and with Crabs here in the PNW. The problem here is that you have people keeping undersized everything. This is why we have shortages on some species.

[@thehiddenangler9083]

people think keeping undersized fish is good but without little fish the big fish starve it's best to keep average sized which people don't do

[@OneWayMX38]

exactly

[@74buccaneer]

Somehow each video seems to be better than the last. Love the steelhead. Keep it up man.

[@TheRealDalco]

glad to see the snaggers get caught and that the meat wont go to waste. nothin like tippy

[@gusswier3952]

So glad the fish were donated! Hate it when they are thrown away. To many people starving.

[@tightlines165]

Kyle, keep up the awesome videos, your enthusiasm is what I love about you !!!

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks Walter!

[@danielbrowder1910]

Killin it! ....in a very GOOD way!

[@freesteez3]

Watching from the PNW where our salmon and steelhead fisheries suck now! Actually hundreds of coho salmon holding in a river very close to me right now, but they closed it for fishing! Great video. Amazing 1st cast fish! Omg that 2nd fish?! I've never caught a steely that big. Hoping to fish the great lakes and some tributaries one of these years

[@johnhughes3963]

I could feel your excitement from my couch! Nice fishing !!

[@bluelineoutdoors2726]

Great video as usual Kyle!👍👍👍 As a retired law enforcement it does my heart well to see those poachers get snagged!

[@duaneklein4924]

Been binge watching all week!

[@manyman9890]

I can’t believe you were the one to bust them I live here in Michigan near tippy dam and this is kinda the talk of the fishing community around here lately. I just want to say your videos are awesome but your local support is tremendous brother!!

[@AdventureChasing]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos🙂

[@vickysikora3394]

I love how excited you get!

[@vickysikora3394]

You 2 make a great team. Happy for you both! God bless!

[@isaacrankin7009]

Some excellent quality salmon by the looks of it! Scrumptious

[@MapleRidgeWoodworks]

Videos just keep getting better and better! Im glad those guys were caught. Hopefully the penalty is stiff and makes others think twice!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Good job helping the game warden (I call them the grouper troopers down south 🤣)

[@pjetervataj4976]

Great steelheading footage! Great job on helping dnr with the situation. Always great videos . Can't wait til our steelheading trip next month! I'm excited about the fall steelhead!

[@babx1]

Hope u have an amazing time. On your trip. This man is a master and getting them true bites😇

[@duckwacker8720]

Steelhead only come from the ocean not a fresh water lake. Rainbow what they're catching are not steelhead. They've never been to the ocean.

[@babx1]

@@duckwacker8720 here i was thinking they came from the iron works plant. Silly me

[@urbancornbread5500]

Great video, man! That's awesome y'all could help the Lawman out like that!!!

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed the video👍

[@baybornbalkanbaby7277]

The excitement you have seeing your buddy lay into them 😆 good times!

[@robertbragg9364]

Your commentary and excitement made me smile and wanna go fishin 🎣 🦦 🐟 🎣 get em boys

[@420hike]

your personality and energy are awesome. cannot believe you dont have way more subs.

[@AdventureChasing]

Thank you, Michael!

[@rickyshiltsgolf]

He will eventually. Quality and educational. Super humble he's doing everything for the right reasons

[@jaredwadeee85]

Haha I absolutely love your energy, keep it up my man. I also appreciate your concern for the fish you catch.

[@JohnReyOrganics-420]

The content of this channel is highly underrated, hopefully this video will get you the subscribers you deserve! Great video and great fishing those were some beauty's

[@AdventureChasing]

Thank you!!

[@scottvandevusse4943]

The fish are big this year! That’s a good sign, the big lake is in good shape!

[@SSHitMan]

You should have seen it in the 1980s, before the zebra mussels. The salmon and steelhead got huge feasting on alewives and smelt. 30 lb fish were common!

[@dajb90]

Never seen your channel. Love the fishing but love your attitude and excitement even more!!

[@NFAGETSOME]

Wow unreal! Big Thanks to the officers!!!

[@j.s.3297]

We have this problem in northern il. when just a couple days ago I came across 14 poachers removing buckets of crappie, bluegill and other sunfish. Called the DNR and they never showed up.

[@steely755]

Great job. I live minutes from 2 Southern Oregon steelhead rivers. In the past 5 years or so steelhead have almost disappeared due to poachers and most recently drought. Salmon are completely gone in 1 of the streams. I have reported poaching to the authorities but they simply don't care. Hopefully your streams will stay healthy. Good luck.

[@K2mtp]

Since there aren't enough game officers sometimes we have to enforce the laws ourselves. Caught a guy on a fly fishing only delayed harvest trout stream with a cup of worms and 20 trout on a stringer. Cussed his ass out all the way to his car.

[@matthewtallman4585]

Great content Kyle! I'm not much of a river/Silver fish guy, but thoroughly enjoyed this video. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to the next!

[@4807dannyboy]

Thank you for the shoutout for us new anglers. Really enjoyed the video. Would like to see more tips and tricks to better my knowledge out in the waters.🤛🏽 best of luck out there. Thank you again.

[@cosmicinsane516]

Reminds me of the time my dad and I got caught keeping 1 salmon we had foul-hooked. My dad ended up getting a citation but officer was pretty nice and let us keep fishing since we weren’t trying to snag them. Lol we’ve never kept a foul-hooked fish in the 30 years since either. $250 lesson if I remember right. That was up on the Manistee river.

[@daward5051]

Appreciate you conserving the steelhead fishery. Enjoying the fight and letting them go.

[@squamishfish]

Out here on the west coast , British Columbia streams that never went dry have no water in them , Just around Metro Vancouver all species of Salmon , coho , Sockeye , chum and others can’t make it upstream , One River around 70,000 Sockeye never managed to spawn , with this situation poaching is more rampant then before ,

[@robgrubb420]

sick first cast fish and some savage hero drift hooksets! great long leader landing on some BEAUTIES! Glad to see the DEC taking care of those poachers. Kyle you are knocking it out of the park this season, setting the bar for future anglers thanks for being a great role model and fisherman. Can't wait to see more man I'm 100 percent sure that they are going to be AMAZING!

[@pamtnman1515]

Where did the poachers get nailed? All I see is a very brief snippet of snagged fish coming out of the host’s own boat and being taken away by DNR staff. Confusing video here

[@0004ogre]

@@pamtnman1515 at 17:25 he explained he was flagged down by an officer

[@pamtnman1515]

@@0004ogre so he (op) was the poacher? I’m confused

[@0004ogre]

@@pamtnman1515 no . He just happened to be passing as the poachers were getting busted. The officer asked him to stop to see if he could help as the poach was so much . So he towed that stringer loaded with salmon back to the ramp where the officer had his truck parked.

[@pamtnman1515]

@@0004ogre ok…i hope. Thank you

[@johnbant8440]

Great catches dude,and also a great job to help the wildlife officers

[@evanjarvi406]

Don't forget none of the poachers had licenses and were from out of state. Some nice steel you'll were pulling on.

[@brentgarbett5306]

Go Finns from da UP

[@markbenn1907]

Dude this video is awesome. I love the super long floats and those long range hook sets👍🏻

[@stevesontheriver4988]

Kyle Great fishing Please keep up the videos 👏👏

[@AdventureChasing]

Thank you!

[@randalllewis2434]

First time seeing your videos fellas!! Great job on the overall production of these post!!

[@wildlyunrulyadventures3942]

Bless you for being early risers and getting out there when I (we) can't! So beautiful to see the Autumn colors up there, the sun coming up, the sunny morning, and most importantly the steelhead and salmon population thriving! Absolutely gorgeous fish!! *Massive!!* Thank you so, so, so much for sharing this, stressing the importance of conservation and fishing ethically and for doing your part in being respectful and conscious of conservation. It's vitally important. Also, your laugh is infectious!! Keep up the good content. Your friend in Washington state.

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@chrisbrowne4669]

Great video, great fish. Make sure the DNR lets whatever state the poachers are from in on it. Reciprocity ought to keep them from fishing for years.

[@spencerbehler]

Your excitement radiates man! Keep up the good work.

[@philiparmstrong6401]

saweeeeet edits and musics great work broeski

[@Chiefz]

BULLETS!! Very quality fish guys. Gotta love it. Wonder how early that hatchery buck came up stream this fall

[@kellybrian6495]

My wife and I could have limited out on salmon the other day. They were very aggressive toward our baits. But we took two each and left the rest for others to possibly catch and enjoy. Breaks my heart to see others taking more than their share.

[@Mothobius]

I mean, how is it different than a bunch of individual people taking two each? The same thing will happen.

[@kellybrian6495]

@@Mothobius my wife and I could only handle four between us. It’s up to others what they take, legally and ethically speaking.

[@Mothobius]

@@kellybrian6495 yea but what I'm saying is this. Even if everyone tales a fair share, say 100 people go salmon fishing, that still means a lot are taken.

[@nathanchandler18]

@@Mothobiusokay, so what if those 100 people took 100 salmon each. That’s a lot more than 1 or 2each. Don’t really understand your point. Rules are there so only a certain amount of fish are taken legally. If 100 people take their legal bag limit that’s been accounted for. Not sure what the point is you’re trying to make?

[@Mothobius]

@@nathanchandler18 I was trying to say that if 100 people take a few salmon, that is still alot of salmon being taken. Because the numbers add up.

[@bobgiles2971]

Amazing video definitely some great footage and good looking steelhead. And glad the DNR are watching the rivers.

[@seahad4744]

good freaking work gettin them. have to protect the fish we love so all can enjoy

[@saltywalrusfishingcompany]

When is Michigan going to finally get on board and ban night fishing in rivers for the salmon run?? Could be a much better resource if they'd give the fish a break like most other great lakes states do.

[@Girl_Barber-qw7fk]

I agree,, as the fish do bite sometimes more at night (I’ve had it happen) a lot of snaggers come out.

[@saltywalrusfishingcompany]

@@Girl_Barber-qw7fk for sure the fish bite better at night! Just saying what would be best for the resource

[@kevingunnery5470]

@@Girl_Barber-qw7fk well the DNR have night vision binoculars so they’re always watching $$$

[@freesteez3]

Snagging is not getting a bite.

[@brentgarbett5306]

Our DNR is upping the Chinook planting numbers right now. I get the bulletin every week from Michigan dnr website

[@pasarea999]

I love the message you are spreading!

[@Dr.Andre_Darby]

That’s what I call enjoying life.Great content guys keep on living the dream

[@dawsonturnerr]

This has got my heart pounding for the upcoming 2024 fall Michigan run

[@FishingwithCristina]

I love fishing, I could never understand why people take so many fishes. And not take what's not in season or is not the correct size. I only take what I can eat that thing and the rest of it is catch and release. Thank you so much for sharing this video with us.

[@Thelarry90934]

My friends and I fish on Bestie river every October and honestly it's so good seeing DNR keep an eye out on people who intentionally snag salmon. Awesome video man!

[@coaltrain18000]

We live a mile from the Bestie river. It is great, and so are the locals keeping any eye out🤙

[@bobstoddard1796]

Thanks for always respecting this blessing

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

Hopefully those out of state poachers have to spend more time in Michigan than they wanted to. That's a criminal act and truly a serious offense. Thank you to the angler who reported them and the officers who responded so effectively. I'm on the East Coast and spent this past weekend fishing inshore structure with a friend of mine. We called our DNR as there was a man who we watched put 9 tautog on a stringer. We knew at least 3 were short and a probably more. The legal limit is 4 per person at 16". I was thrilled when I received a call while still on the water from the DNR officer who checked and caught them. I don't recommend confronting poachers but calling DNR is the right thing to do in my opinion.

[@TheEpoxyExpert]

Except Salmon barely reproduce in the rivers. That’s why we have fish ladders in Michigan. The rivers lack stone. Salmon are transplanted every year in MIchigan

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

@@TheEpoxyExpert therefore...?

[@twosuns7377]

Great job catching the poachers,,,excellent video, love the ethical fishing. I used to love getting good video of the salmon spawn near Toronto area especially the shallow streams when the big fish come up it's an amazing sight,,,Just east of Toronto are small creeks which can offer great viewing, as i dont fish myself. Oshawa creek is great. Good luck all and keep on shining.

[@TheBen117]

Why would you snag/poach a bunch of boots like that?! 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@AndresMartinez-qb6bb]

As a young man I was so ignorant and kept a lot of what I caught usually limit everytime! As I have had time to matured I only tend to keep maybe one or two fish but tend to catch and release. We live in a delicate eco system and I want to be able to show my son these lakes and rivers I've loved to fish

[@gunsgonewilder5058]

Crazy how subtle the bit of a steelhead can be, very deceiving at times.

[@philipkeeler9997]

Thats why you set every legitimate bobber down bump. Rookies often miss the subtlety and figure erroneously a slight bottom snag.

[@gunsgonewilder5058]

@@philipkeeler9997 I learned that years ago fishing the mouth of Elk Creek in Erie. At first I thought it was just some smaller bait fish messing with the maggots on my mini foo jig, all it took was that one sharp hook set on a bobber wiggle and it was fish on with ever wiggle there after.

[@michiganmodifiedmowers9593]

I'll keep an eye out for you on the river. Nice catches guys, and hats off to our awesome DNR.

[@savvasefsef]

Why is so difficult to get what you will consume? The fish are big, one is enough to feed a family!! People please enjoy the activity and let them do their job so our next generations can enjoy to!!!

[@zacharygamble9418]

Great video! I was just at tippy the weekend of the 7th absolutely slaying the salmon. Hate to see a bust like that.. pure greed.

[@matthewbradley4906]

Ignorance like that has no place in this world. Kudos to you for having great Ethics

[@outdoortechlab]

Awesome video. Love steelhead fishing on the Manistee

[@ZSIY]

im sorry but those fish dont even look edible... idek why someone would want to keep them anyways. looks like dog or cat food to me.

[@rodneylove8023]

These fish are so delicious that I put 87 servings of them in my freezer..I Love them

[@AdventureChasing]

There are good ways to cook them, they’re just not comparable to fresh ocean or lake salmon.

[@ZSIY]

@@AdventureChasing yeah I live on the west coast so for a lot of us we wouldn’t even touch those fish. But to each is there own.

[@jimc4839]

Super entertaining. Great work all around

[@wyattgregorio5326]

Been missing you brotha I’m getting so tired of seeing people snag fish from one side of the continent to the other I mean if you can’t get the fish to take your bait naturally go home and try another day idk it’s just disgusting how desperate people get I haven’t even gotten a fish This fall but I’m still out here grinding legally

[@ShenpaiWasTaken]

Looking forward to story time! That's a crazy amount of salmon snagged. I hope they confiscated their vehicles and everything.

[@gregoryfuzi4745]

they have the ability to confiscate anything that was used in the illegal practice of taking fish or the crime. Your boat, truck or car if you drove you're fishing gear. and maybe get a search warrant for your home if the judge allows it. they already have you for illegal fishing practices. If they want to push the issue. be

[@scotterickson152]

Thanks for sharing your great fishing adventure

[@johnrhardin6460]

Beautiful fish.. I’m from Polk county Ga and would love to be there fishing with y’all.. Congratulations on the catch.. I guess I’ll be out deer hunting in the morning.. First day of rifle season tomorrow.. Hopefully this will be a better weekend.. My daughter had a bad automobile accident on the 11th but, doing a lot better.. At least she’s home from the hospital after a week.. Keep her in your prayers, going to start her therapy Monday.. congratulations once again on a great fishing trip.Glad those bums got busted.

[@cgenereaux]

Nice Trip There!! Couldn't ask for a better day👍😁👍

[@Sean-bp6xb]

Thx for sharing. I enjoyed. Watching from Ontario Canada 😊

[@JigginwithG]

Glad they caught those snaggers! Good video my dude as always 🐟

[@everythingoutdoors4079]

Great video! Love your enthusiasm! If you're from Honor area you must enjoy the Platte River! I own property on the little manistee in Luther and share your passion for river fishing!