MASSIVE Halibut Caught by Kayak Angler in Alaska!

It was our first day fishing in Alaska at Steamboat Bay Fishing Club. Our guide Josh Hoogerhyde pulled up to the first spot of the day and we dumped our two Old Town kayaks into the water. He tossed me a bag of salmon skull caps and I hooked them up on to my heaviest rig... a Daiwa Saltiga 50 on the same Adrenaline Custom rod I landed both marlin with. What a deadly setup! Some guests have nicknamed it Excalibur...
After fishing for only a short time, I felt a huge bite... and right away I knew it was the one I was hoping for!
This fish ended up being 67 inches long which translates to 156 pounds! This is by far the biggest fish I have pulled into my kayak and what a cool feeling that is!
When you intend to release a fish like this it is incredibly important that you handle it with caution. We are always sure that if we are to grab the gill plate of a big fish...that we have a secure hold on the toughest part of it and ensure we DO NOT touch the actual gills or serious harm can be done to the fish. A net is usually recommended if possible but depending on the situation this method can give the handler more control over the fish and puts less stress on it than say a mouth gaff or boca grip. We only had the fish out of the water for about a minute and released it to fight another day! Maybe a future guest will catch her when she's 50 pounds bigger!
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[@spiltmilt]

Nothing like cuddling up underneath a big meat blanket. 😆 Nice fish!

[@AdamFisk]

Hahaha that’s a good one.

[@icedclips725]

I'm a longliner commercial fisherman in Alaska and on a couple occasions we pulled in Halibut as big as a pickup truck bed. Amazing how big they can get

[@excavator31]

Really glad that you released it. That was a beautiful fish. It deserved to go and swim some more. Well done man.

[@Killemgrillem00]

It died. Too much time out of water.

[@pauloo4523]

It cut off. I bet you believe in Santa too 😂

[@aluptown]

you got balls to fish for hali in a kayak ! great job

[@smmj45]

Not that hard but he doesn't have to right tools of the job. Needs a gaff

[@KillerBeeOutdoors]

Epic Adam! Just Epic! I cannot wait brother! Congrats on an epic trip!!!!!

[@AdamFisk]

yessss thanks a ton! So excited your planning to go. Cant wait to get back there with you!!

[@mongo4085]

I’ve caught big halibut before but out of a kayak then dragging it into kayaks is on another level. The legend of Adam Fisk continues.

[@sov19871987]

Dragging kayak on a boat, having support from a boat just in case something goes wrong, is not catching from a kayak.

[@Jritchey1211]

The Final Frontier of Kayak Fishing 💯 that's INSANE Bro!

[@AdamFisk]

Yes sir! Now we've got "The Land Of Giants" North and South lol

[@tonyparrish2448]

Awesome video Adam. I really enjoyed the dialogue mixed in with the fishing adventure.

[@johnvalenti5392]

Adam, you're growing up on KZbin, that is one professional production...Congrats my Man!

[@AdamFisk]

Thank you! Definitely had some help with this one. I am glad you liked it!

[@johnvalenti5392]

It was fantastic. I just got back from Alaska last Sunday so I appreciate it so much more now!!! I wish I could have fished with you there, unbelievable place that's for sure! You're going to give Robert a run for his money...LOL...can't wait to fish with you next May, can't stop thinking about it! I might just stay down there and work for you...Whooooa :-)

[@AdamFisk]

@@johnvalenti5392 that's so cool to hear. I can not wait to go back! Ill be heading to Panama this coming Saturday. Looking forward to fishing with you there in May! Great choice, I love that time of year!! and thanks for the vote of confidence. Definitely trying to work on my KZbin game 👊🏻

[@johnvalenti5392]

@@AdamFisk I know its your favorite time, my dad didn't raise no dummy....LOL...if May's good enough for you, its going to be epic for us!!!!

[@johnvalenti5392]

Question regarding Los Buzos....In a couple of your KZbin videos you camped, is that something that we could do when we're down there?

[@1010mero]

My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. kzbin.infoUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!

[@HuyFishin]

followed you all the way here from the oldtown instagram. damn crazy. my heart was beating through this whole episode

[@AdamFisk]

awesome! Glad you found me! Happy to hear you enjoyed it

[@HuyFishin]

@@AdamFisk 100%

[@andrewhowland356]

Great catch, great group of guys, see you next year!

[@buckleskate1]

U need a Taurus Judge with .410 and .45 cal 👍. Lol---watched til end and noticed u didn't kill it but still good idea to have one😎

[@AdamFisk]

Haha I would be all over that

[@elpuzzlo6800]

Welcome to my country! Great video

[@AdamFisk]

What an amazing place!!!

[@pernern1]

congrats Adam..... what a whale of a fish!! Wow Alaska....Hope to see you in Panama next year. Greetings from Holland

[@AdamFisk]

Thank you! I hope to see you then!

[@InshoreYakerTV]

Amazing fish bro! Good footage too!! Congrats

[@AdamFisk]

Thanks man!! Glad you liked it!

[@Bigfishfun333]

I, myself, couldn't imagine leaving 4 feet of freeboard for a mere 5 INCHES of freeboard, but to each his own. I'm old and spoiled, I guess. Impressive video. Good work. I'd LOVE to catch a 156 pound hali!

[@craig7357]

Wow. Great catch. Nicely done

[@kathleenjensen4848]

Caught on Kenzie River many years ago a 61 lb king. . Waterfall I believe stilled owned by my nieces boyfriend (with others) Ken. I still live in Ak most of the year. Congrats.

[@AdamFisk]

Yes, so cool! I have emailed with Ken a few times. Such an amazing place. I can not wait to go back!

[@Dyeheartxfire]

Looks like a hell of a trip would love to kayak fish Alaska

[@garydungelman6530]

Catch-and-release congratulations man NYC

[@shutterfish]

Nice flounder😝 I would have tried a large singlehook attached to a line to secure the fish with. But that is just me, you got it in the boat 🤙

[@Zach-e8i]

Hey Adam, I’m getting ready to be in Valdez for a month for work. Is there any place close to shore I could get some fish? I’ve got a solid kayak that I’ve caught halibut off before. Just curious if Valdez I could peddle out and get on something worth eating. Thanks in advance man

[@trevorlalumia1864]

Honestly too savage

[@AdamFisk]

lmao glad you liked it dude!

[@spinn1]

Awesome catch! Glad you didn't flip over.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Awesome fish.

[@AdamFisk]

Thank you!

[@kimberlybrumley4421]

It’s beautiful and can’t wait to catch new huge fish 😁 come on August……

[@AdamFisk]

yewww cant wait!!

[@shaunsimmons634]

I was waiting on a big one damn right worth every penny I see

[@k9ccso1]

Awesome fish and video Adam! How was that fight relative to a big cubera?

[@AdamFisk]

Thanks Scott! The fight probably lasted about the same amount of time as a cubera. Maybe a little bit longer but it is less stressful as these don’t really have caves or anything to break you off on. It definitely took longer to put it in the kayak though haha!

[@lifeupnorth9385]

2:50 FYI - halibut will not show up on a fish finder as they don't have air bladders.

[@lauracortez6745]

How do you not tip over? I friggin flip and I’m in the drink just putting by the oar back in its place! Urgh I’m doing it wrong 😢

[@tokay999]

Dude!!!! So sick, what kind of gear are you wearing for the cold ?

[@AdamFisk]

Glad you like it! At some points when I knew I was going to be getting somewhat wet and cold I wore my NRS dry suit. Other times when it was a bit warmer I had my red mustang survival jacket which doubles as a life jacket. Also some Columbia pants, I would have rather had some pants that were a bit more waterproof though lol

[@flynyost4629]

Can’t see halibut on a fish finder, they don’t have a air bladder. That’s why you can release them in 300 ft of water in the Cook Inlet and they swim right back to bottom.

[@AdamFisk]

Fish actually don’t need to have an air bladder to see them on a fish finder. You can even see jellyfish and mark a thermocline with them. It’s certainly nice to not have to use a descending device for them though!

[@3man256]

Good job nothing like fighting a 500 lbs blue-marlin congratulations nice bro !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brandonmann4652]

Hell yeah broski 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@marie-evemorin3420]

What you use for bait?

[@stephenlewis7756]

Doormat! We're going for sure!

[@AdamFisk]

yesss you would love it. Such an amazing place

[@6316489]

Adam great fish now you have to teach Robert how to catch fish since he is always dropping them

[@miamiwax5504]

That's impressive u landed it by yourself

[@gerryward7654]

I know it’s a halibut but I like to say that’s a big ass flounder🎣🎣🎣

[@aricwright7493]

AMAZING!

[@cooa9951]

Looks like there was no planning on your part

[@jayhicks688]

Must be close to a record! 😉

[@jasminejupiter.]

Thats gonna be me this summer!

[@donho6856]

Fishing for halibut but no gaff?

[@Beyondthebreakers]

wow, this fish is huge lol

[@AdamFisk]

haha man it was unreal!

[@Beyondthebreakers]

@@AdamFisk yeah, I can see it. Nice job and epic trip, those emotions cannot be bought for any money! Beautiful nature there too.

[@brianh5652]

Epic!!!!

[@AdamFisk]

🔥🔥🔥

[@CezarBoi101]

Mission failed once you released it ..

[@sov19871987]

Aahahahha, hilarious, they brought kayaks on a boat and call it kayak fishing

[@Seattle12]

Hi it Is Mario

[@AdamFisk]

Hey buddy hope you liked the vid!

[@stephengribble5997]

Not a keeper? Why'd you throw it back? I would be terrified to try and pull a fish that size into my yak lol, no way that thing would be staying upright.

[@roblockhart8410]

Saltwater Rodeo

[@JeffreyMcgee-w1u]

A1 a angler to land a halibut on that small vessel

[@JeffreyMcgee-w1u]

Pulling

[@sawboneiomc8809]

Your boat fishing...not kayak fishing. Kayak don’t use no boat

[@davetrent8612]

You must workout at a gym. Well done brother~!

[@glitchnyrmatrix7296]

Can't believe you released that fish. Not cool at all... You could have given that fish to someone. That's over 100 meals a hungry family won't have. I'm not trying to be mean spirited here... I'm just sayin'.

[@shawnharris2242]

I'm sorry but the opening of the video ruins everything... you took kayaks out to the spot via boat then launched from there. . . I'd hardly say that's true kayak fishing lol.

[@kirbdawg87]

Good job Killing that fish just to get photos of it in a kayak...

[@wjstewdog]

You need a hand gun

[@guysanderson621]

seriously get a gaff, ??????

[@darenalexander7532]

Why hire a boat then get in a kayak then catch a giant fish not of the bigger boat your hired sooooo pointless!!!!

[@BigBaitsBigFish]

F*%# hobie team old town baby !