ALASKA HAS WILDFIRES, We’re Out! Dolly Varden Catch And Cook

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We got smoked out of central Alaska! Rerouted to Haines. Driving through Canada and fly fishing. Dolly varden catch and cook.
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[@jignpigs9983]

The drone shots with the pair of eagles along with the Piano music was breathtaking thanks for sharing Taku!

[@aquaviii]

Relaxing Views !!! 🎹🏕🌤

[@thelinecook]

So modest Taku. I think the salad looked amazing. Fish skin croutons and ikura made it 👌. I loved seeing you hop around different rivers and do some fly fishing. Alaska is just gorgeous. The vibe of this video is definitely a nice change. Super relaxing. Every video is really just amazing in its own way.

[@corbfisher]

I love how you take a sip of beer. "First, a sip of (whatever)." Proceeds to gulp half the can on the first sip! Life is good.😁

[@izaakhunter5058]

Then says “That’s good!”

[@hankremer6606]

Agree! Every “sip” is a major chug-a-lug!!

[@gregmcmaster1606]

Best show on you tube. Nothing but quality content. Taku is a true talent.....

[@outdoorbae]

As a biology major ,i love your videos!! Encourage me a lot ,and learning a lot.. Thank you.

[@brandon8980]

Same here! Good luck with your studies

[@outdoorbae]

@@brandon8980 thank you so much., u2

[@PotentPotatoe83]

from one bio major to another, taku is it

[@aquaviii]

Biology FTW !!! 👩‍🔬

[@paulnakada]

Who among your fans hasn't dropped a fish onto the coals. It happens, and it just adds to the flavor. 😂😂💪💪

[@Max-dv7dg]

everyday when im stressed i watch one of these videos. thank you

[@diegoyachi3015]

mad respect for the consistency, but not just that. The QUALITY of your videos. mucho amor

[@jjsfishing8226]

Another great vid! When nymphing, set the hook downstream to get better hook sets in the corner of the mouth. Cheers!

[@imthe619er]

Taku is such a solid and cool dude. Talented af. Always look forward to taku tuesdays!!🤙🤙

[@Paulpoission]

I like the bald Eagle in the drone shot! That was lucky

[@countrysoutdooradventures998]

Love the videos but if I could make a recommendation I’d recommend getting a net with rubber netting your flies won’t get stuck nearly as easy and just Incase you catch a fish you don’t wanna keep the rubber net also doesn’t wipe off nearly as much slime off the fish like the fabric nets do . Thanks so much for sharing all your adventures!

[@WadeBaune]

Good job Taku! I love it when your trying things outside the box. For the future, after you fillet the fish or butterfly in this case and you want to keep the skin on. The pin bones can be removed fairly easily by cutting down next to them without cutting through skin. Then run the top of your thumb nail between the cut pin bones and the skin from the back to the front of the fillet. They will come of the skin fairly easily. This is how I get boneless fillets of trout with the skin on for the smoker.

[@ahancho]

thank you for sharing!

[@nomadhomad3685]

Alaska is such a beautiful place. I'm glad you're getting to explore it. I'd deff recomend driving down the 101 on your way back

[@broomstickcowgirl]

Alaska is just the most beautiful state!! I LOVE the views, just so serene and peaceful!

[@Justice1911A1]

Fantastic vid, I love how you try new things and we get to see the mistakes too (hello fish head into the fire, that gave me a huge belly laugh). Keep up the good work. P.s. I’m with Jocelyn when it comes to a good book. 😂

[@michaelsfabwork2985]

Great video and thank you for taking us along on your adventure through Alaska.Take care and stay safe.

[@BlindmanOverland]

Haines is gorgeous, it was one of the first long road trips we took as a family, definitely a beautiful town.

[@phoenixrvr517]

Itching for more Alaskan catch and cook, a little research and development for the boys and girls back home.! Great work Taku!

[@heresmikey]

With a fish named Dolly Varden, it's gotta be tasty! Parton the expression!

[@workz780]

lol xD

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

Thanks for sharing the drone shots and that Beautiful Aerial view that looked like a Bob Ross painting, those eagles were incredible. Looking forward to more of your adventures. Safe and Happy travels 💕🚐🎣🌟👍

[@lengher1984]

Wow! It looks so beautiful and peaceful! Awesome drone shots!!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

I'm glad to see you pick up fly fishing.

[@miassaltlife7398]

Beautiful drone pics. Thank you for all your hard work. Really look forward to seeing your videos

[@hankremer6606]

You’re the best. Love every episode.

[@corysexton3970]

It is so fun watching your videos you are so cool it makes me want to get outdoors more

[@FisherFamilyAdventures]

love the local beer tastings you do in every video!

[@Rspksource]

been missing my home lately, always love the alaska videos... just a next time if you get a grayling, scale it and fry it up coated in cornmeal, thats the way we do it in the yukon!

[@michaelwarden5349]

THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SHOW. PLEASE KEEP UP ALL YOUR SHOWS WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I WISH I COULD BE THERE. I AM WITH YOU AND ALL YOUR FRIENDS. THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH FOR EVERYTHING.

[@qngosfchronicle]

Another fire video Taku! Alaska is amazing. Wish you could be back in the Bay Area for Fisherman's Life meet up. I just wanted to say hello in person to my favorite content artist.

[@petemoney451]

my favorite thing is watching you take a sip of well earned beer after working hard all day on fishing and cooking.

[@AwaitAwake]

You’re my inspiration!! Keep it up brother!

[@k4x4map46]

Yes the Eagle pair was certainly majestic! Nice fish salad gotta try the crunchy fish skin croutons!!

[@corysexton3970]

Thank you for teaching me so much

[@MAJJJJJJ]

I think its great when you open your beer and take your first drink its like you cant put it doun and it looks like you REALLY enjoy that first drink

[@merumeru241]

I watch his all videos since the pandemic and now I'm 18 and I am proud that I learned a lot of his cooking ,fishing skills.

[@merumeru241]

I can't believe it 😱😳

[@andyxiong5548]

Heyyyy fly fishing is so much fun man! Hope you continue to do so in your future videos!

[@geeganmj]

Fun video man - love the genuine love for local nature and a beer to end the akatsuki! Wanted to let you know there is a collapsible salad spinner that we use as a spinner, strainer and soaker. Green in color!

[@hgflies]

Love seeing you use a fly rod taku! Have a peek at the rocks in the shallow slack water of the river next time you fish, you’ll quickly find exactly what you should be imitating! There will be aquatic insects on the a lot of the rocks depending on the time of day, it’s always the first thing I do when I get to the river and I find it very successful! Amazing video brother keep up the amazing videos and delicious food 😍🙌

[@geri9839]

Enjoyed the video! Ty for sharing..

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Awesome catch and cook Taku ✊🏼🧐. Hey a lil salad now and again is a good thing Brotha!! Loving the Alaska series, cheers y’all 🍻👊🏼😎🤙🏼

[@willisgemutlich2608]

"get somthin' on the fly" love it. I gotta check my geography I don't know how you cross canada to get back to alaska. been a while. glad you check the local fishing rules they vary a lot. barbless, no keep, numbers, everything. bring back some sea otters to eat these urchins and breed, we need them back. benkyo nihongo shimas, but only on the hirigana, haven't gotten up to katakana yet, benkyo. and it's been like 20 yearsish but you've inspired me to check back into it. I think I have commitment issues I speak a little spanish, a little german, and a little french, a little italian, a little hungarian, but not fluent in anything. It's just hard to figure out what to study and commit to. Your production value is great, I don't know how you and joc do it, but it's high quality. Dang your knife skills are encrible' (that is the french talking) thanks for that. I never toss salad I leave the toppings on top and leave the different dressings on the table so everyone can get the right proportions and choose their own. You don't have that problem since you know your partner and you're alone together. when you gonna stop buying cameras and drones and get a ring? delete that if you want to.

[@triggeredfanboy1696]

That grilled fish looked so good, Taku. Enjoy!

[@TheSparklyBeader87]

Beautiful footage of the area! Hi to you and Jocelyn. Food looks delicious! 💖🌹🐟

[@Pyan1]

Dolly varden are the most underrated fish in Alaska! I think they are super fun to fight especially on light tackle and they taste amazing!

[@SumoomuS1192]

Awesome video. A quick tip or how i strip line at least is i dont pull from above my main hand. I use my finger as another guide if you will. That way you wont have to grip it again and if you do feel something just tighten your grip and set the hook. Tight lines!!

[@TheChillerman57]

This was such a beautiful drone video!

[@devilfish70]

I fallow hand few people on KZbin, but buy far your such an inspiration what life has to offer, I have one of your moms aprons and gifted to a friend. DAMM MESQUITE!!! Thank You!!!

[@willisgemutlich2608]

couldn't wait for tomorrow, had to rewatch and thought of something when you flipped the board. how about some fish/crab print camping tablecloths?!? Also I keep wanting the see the back of the crab on the back of the shirts. Have fun up there for me!

[@cjackfly]

What a beautiful fish! Very inspiring.

[@amymoneghan8237]

I'm hoping to head to Alaska next summer sometime. I will have to hit you up on the best places to go. Luv your videos no matter where you are

[@AGH0STB0I]

Cant believe I'm this early in the comments. Your Alaska videos are awesome and inspire me to do better and live life to the fullest. Thank you taku💜💜💪😎

[@johncarr955]

Cheers, another fine video. Thank you

[@thirdeyemindtrick]

I bet the creamy gochu jang with the salty pop of the ikura and crispy skin was magic

[@stilife1942]

The food you make I bet is amazing!!!! Plus I like how you have a little micro brew fest, when grilling it is 100% required! I’m in love with your style! It’s what i do, except I’m not as amazing. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@onamissionfishin]

Subie life!!! Haha have you been here since taku had his?!

[@battlefor1billiondollars]

8:41 I was like that place is Majestic! Kinda place you'd see a bald eagle soaring! And on 8:43 bald eagles soaring!! That's my vision of majestic!!!

[@christopherlee4613]

Love your Alaska adventures... 🥰

[@scottyplug]

8:33-8:49 was SICK!!!!! What a great video.

[@ak1ra1i]

Love your videos TAKU-san, it’s very ZEN like. Jozu! And thank you for sharing your journey.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

That was awesome that you got to go to the Yukon Territory, in Canada, on your way to the other part of Alaska. I've never heard of that type of fish before, but it looks great with the way you grilled it, and also put it in a salad. It's also a bonus to get crispy fish skin. Cheers, Taku and Jocelyn! #TakuTuesday ✌️🇨🇦🇺🇸🎣

[@sheybaby6504]

Great catch and cook that salad looked really good!!!

[@anjayprak9754]

Can you do more forging mushrooms videos?! 😍

[@Sotnek79]

The eagles flying in the drone shot is cool!😊

[@medannylee1]

Beautiful part of the country!!!

[@johngates3040]

That salad looked amazing

[@gregbrooks7233]

I like how you switched to Plan B on a dime when the cook did not go 100% as planned. Your chef background and number of meals prepared in the outdoors likely taught you this lesson! ;-) Thanks for sharing.

[@BranNew1]

Hey Bro.. get the slack line to yer fly reel as fast as possible every time you hook up with a fish.. The reel has a drag system for a reason, and you will play those fish much better from now on..🙌

[@reagend1841]

Great video yet again! That research and development joke had me dying 😂. But seriously loved the video and the dish as always, Taku!

[@sandrasnoddy1976]

Beautiful! Thanks 🙏

[@Talonthir]

Great stuff Taku!

[@jacobsenjim96]

drone shot with the bald eagle mmmmm chef's kiss

[@christopherlee4613]

So cool 😎 watching you fly fishing😁

[@radberta]

Loving your videos. Do you have a cast net recommendation for Oregon herring? Also I have been freeze drying porcini, I can send you some

[@petertrout8140]

Jocelyn saw you drop the fish int the fire and thought….”no thanks”……🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBlackops1080p]

Amazing Alaskan series!

[@rikspector]

Taku, You helped the fire to get ahead:) That looks so good:) Cheers, Rik Spector

[@johnscottspencer]

Beautiful! What makes the water so green?

[@shouktheking6366]

Thank you for your videos.

[@chir0pter]

what an awesome adventure. would be cool if alaska stayed more that temp year round and green like tasmania or new zealand

[@HaiFishing]

Taku, your worst dish looks like most people’s best dishes they’ve ever made! Looks delicious mate!

[@stephenpeterson5435]

When you said you needed croutons and I was like use the fish skin and BOOM you did it!👌🏻

[@j.ongman5512]

Japanese knife work is incredible

[@ronmodafferi8202]

Taku; you're not a novice fly fisher. Plus for an SF city fellow you can rough it with a smile in AK camping environs. Unfortunate that you did not get to Fairbanks as graying (12-15 inch) in the late '60's were very readily catchable in the upper Chena River (2nd bridge) on silver Hot Rod spoons. I love that crispy skin too.

[@JigginwithG]

Hell yeah your having a blast out there! I wanna visit so bad 🐟 🪝

[@contradicsean]

Dang, i wanna check out all the places youve been to and filmed at Watching thr drone shot and music almost made forget i was watching a outdoor chef video… neautiful

[@fishsalmon8747]

Taku, love that T-shirt with the crab!!!!

[@phiology1983]

Alaska is beautiful

[@PatricioTv-]

That salad looked 💣 !

[@AK-ge5kp]

I live on top of Alaska. When we fish for greys we use spinners 0 1’s and 2’s the black fury silver spinners works best

[@chifishingdk2884]

Love you content. Big fan from Denmark

[@BedjamRivera]

I'm missing the Deliciously Invasive series of videos. Keep up the great work.

[@Bbfishman]

anyone considering the Bokksu snack box, get it. its a little pricey but honestly the snacks are always good and its not some expired or shitty quality stuff. i started it like a year ago and its awesome

[@maxp4573]

Dude, I've been silently, semi silently following your channel for I don't know, two years ? But holy shit if there was ever a spot to smoke a Joint it was at that Bench by the Waterfall :D Dude what the hell I would've never left :D Love the Content Taku and Joclyn

[@BigBwana69]

Since you are new to fly fishing, try to get your fish on the reel and not pinch the line with your hand. When you hit bigger fish the line will burn you or your leader will snap on a big run before you can let go. Great videos and look forward to them on Tuesday’s. Is the deliciously invasive series done?

[@willisgemutlich2608]

when I was up there in 94 I got a sweet patch for my backpack that says "alaska state bird" with a picture of a mosquito. look for one.

[@TheDemkiller]

Taku, as always perfect, love your videos. Unfortunately bokksu is not available in EU, sad...

[@TomGiffin]

I would love to see the two of you take a trip to Japan and film some catch and cooks there! This is probably one of my favorite KZbin channels along with NWFS. You all are such good folk! I’d love to do one of your subscriber trips. How do we find out about those? And man that is one large can of beer! 😂 Thanks for another great vid and adventure! Safe Journeys!

[@austinw.1703]

If you scroll back a few years through his channel you can see a whole Japan series. They went prior to covid. Great videos!

[@TomGiffin]

@@austinw.1703 I joined the channel a little over a year ago. I haven’t had a chance to go back and look at them all. I will look those up and check them out. Thanks!

[@jessicamorales4176]

Hey man ✌️me and my dad love watching your videos and your cooking. Just wanted to appreciate your hard work in every video. My dad was wondering if you could cook with rock fish, cactus and Mexican red chilly sauce. He thinks that could be a good video idea 🧐.

[@brianleszkowicz630]

You did just fine for a newbie fly fisherman!

[@fireantsarestrange]

I been an outdoorsman all my life pretty much and have never once filleted a trout. All I ever do is fry the whole fish in corn meal. I have caught and ate thousands of them. Makes a damn good breakfast too. Your not doing to bad with the fly rod man. It takes years to learn it. Your using an over complicated setup though. Makes it hard to cast.