Alaska's Most Prized Salmon | Dipnetting the Copper River

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[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

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[@JamesCouch777]

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[@emmaslow]

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[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

That would be Eric 😁

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​@@SimpleLivingAlaskaI am glad to read it is Eric!! I am happy for ur success but channels lose their luster to me when they get all big business

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[@Miss.Libby.]

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[@gailbrault9251]

Kids, this was by far one of my most favorite vlogs of yours! When Eric pulled up that big king salmon, I was shouting, " Don't drop him." She was huge! Thanka for taking us along.😊😊😊

[@kristyjones7657]

❤I thought it was one of the best ones too! And it was so awesome seeing how excited they were!❤

[@VirginiaGomez-c7r]

My 2nd time watching this video. Couldn't really get over the excitement. Thanks you guys. You're awesome! Watching from the Philippines!

[@ahorseman4ever1]

Only problem with watching you guys cook fresh fish is we end up extremely hungry! Beautiful trip. Your videos keep getting better and better.

[@MrPossumeyes]

I always have a hunger after these vids. I'd be a real porkus if not real careful

[@suzannesnow7485]

Arielle & Eric, you sure know how to live! Thanks for taking us with! You deserved a break from building… Everyone of your critters share in your bounty! Have an awesome week! 💞

[@Gemini4218]

I'm so excited for this fishing season 🎣. Absolutely loving the longer videos for the fishing trips 😊

[@CurlySuzySue]

I love seeing how much you two care for and love your dogs. Today I had to put down my 13 year old collie cross, Juno. She had invasive breast cancer. I'm heart broken. Your video has brightened my day. Thank you!

[@queenbee3647]

Dogs are angels on earth. Im sorry. 💖

[@deblarsen8528]

I am so sorry for the loss of your furbaby, Juno. Juno crossed the 🌈 Bridge and is at peace and pain free. God Bless You!

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So sorry for your loss. 😢

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That was a great trip. I am so glad you shared all of your adventures with us. Beautiful scenery. You are so lucky to live in such a magnificent place. Keep the videos coming. ❤❤😊

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[@wendywilliams3098]

Look how far you guys have come!!! Isn't this the fishing trip where the first time you went you walked in and about died walking out with your fish? Love you guys!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

We would have died if it weren't for that lovely gentleman that rode us and our fish back the 4 miles we walked in 🙂

[@stevengrimes4473]

This is probably my favorite place on earth! Congrats for doing so well! Could you tell me what knife brand Eric used to clean those fish with?? Or is it a custom knife? Thanks!

[@nannybug1118]

Just an incredible video. So happy y’all caught some fish.

[@scottslinger1003]

Thanks for the amazing drone shots! That was an excellent fishing video, A+.

[@SalLeeHolland]

@@SimpleLivingAlaska I was on the edge of my chair through out the whole video! Remembering the ride you got and were so thankful. Also how dangerous that looked where you were fishing, and to carry up those heavy fish it wasn't easy. Thank goodness you found a better way this year.

[@Denise_Thompson]

Ariel, Eric, you are both fantastic outdoorsmen! I love how excited you both get when fishing! So amazing to watch you two doing anything together ❤

[@frederickmoller]

So true, They are the Best, IMO!

[@elc193]

Love your annual fishing vlogs. Just wonderful to see nature at its best. Your excitement is really fun to watch. That Copper River is ferocious. Living vicariously through you. Stay safe. ❤

[@lisagrafton2529]

I'm not a fish person, but EVERYTHING you two make, looks like it's the most delicious thing out there, to eat! Congrats! On catching that monster King Salmon! That would have been one I'd consider to have mounted, to add to your home decor, next to your deer!! I laughed out loud, when Eric said the backpack felt like he was carrying a 10-year old child!! You make all your videos so much fun to watch!

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Right?!!? Shows how talented they are 😊 I’m using their pickled eggs recipe. Thank you both for your entertaining videos.

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[@headhunter4488]

When it comes to watching Alaskan homesteading, you two are the only ones we watch 100%. Never miss one of your videos. Truly inspiring footage of the scenery there. So happy your trip was successful. Got to fill those freezers. Please be safe. Till next time..

[@Famcke]

Really great photography. For us that will never have the opportunity to go there in person, we really appreciate that. Ya'll had so much fun and so did the animals. Thanks for sharing. We love the videos 🌻💙🙏🇺🇸

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thank you 🙂 we know it's not the same as being there but hope it's close.

[@rebeccabrimmer7145]

I think I can speak for most folks who watch you guys but we LOVE watching all your videos, but it was nice to see a fishing video again and then the processing.

[@cheerio3847]

Ya know, years ago when you started showing fishing videos, I was so so about them.... NOW I am riveted and watch the whole thing and get excited when you net one! I've become into fishing through you guys!

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Fishing is BACK!!!! Everyones favorite content ❤

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[@phantomframe]

RIGHT?! I’m enjoying the building but I’ve missed the fishing so much

[@michaelmonthei8019]

Thanks so much for this. My absolute favorite videos from you two. I am so jealous of you being able to do this as residents and able to keep so many for yourselves and the dogs and chickens. You edit these videos so beautifully as well! I absolutely love eating salmon.

[@carolinespiteri2401]

I love it too but can only afford it on rare occasions

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[@ohiolight9208]

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It’s so beautiful how untouched this native land where I live is💚 my ancestors have lived here forever and when I see videography like this it always makes me wonder how they lived and survived this beautiful but wild land. 💚 beautiful as always

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every. single. video. outdoes the last. I don't know how you do it but I love it. Thank you for the time and effort you put into editing and filming these!

[@elizabeththomas8746]

I've never watched fishing like that before. It seemed dangerous. So glad to see you guys had some kind of harness used on your selfs. What an adventure, and you were successful. You guys are pros!

[@pattibrown1809]

The teamwork between the two of you is a thing of beauty! Those fish look AWESOME!!👊✌

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I absolutely love all your videography I'm happy to see you guys have a little fun and take a much-deserved break from all your hard work on your new property

[@nancyhaynes4459]

I’m so pleased we were able to go fishing with you two today. What a treat. I can’t believe the size of those salmon.

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I like your channel. It is refreshing some of the things that you show. In this world today things get covered up, glossed over, and hidden from view. As some one who identifies as a country boy most people do not know what happens between catching the fish AND putting it in the frying pan. Shouting "grab the stick" and showing what the fish look like when you bring them home is refreshing. In other videos open carrying in the back country is also a refreshing to see. Thank you.

[@buffalo4127]

Eric and Erie, you both deserve some kind of ALASKA AWARD for doing such a wonderful job fishing, cleaning and cooking all the fish you catch. I love the salmon Berger!

[@bearfootartistry]

Im a chef...and Where I'm from...king salmon goes for 30 to 70 per pound. What a blessing to eat that beautiful fish right out of the river! My little chef heart is excited watching this video! ✌️

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I literally can’t wait for your videos! Thank you for the National Geographic grade videos of all the gorgeous Alaska wilderness, the wonderful creatures and wildlife, and of course your 2 fur babies. You are so informative, creative, talented, and sweet to watch. Your elevation ship is a treasure to. Thank you so much!

[@cazee100]

Glad Eric thinks the same about Pink Himalayan salt, it is definitely saltier tasting. I thought it was just me. Lovely video too, that king salmon was HUGE! Well done for catching so much. Looking forward to the next adventure, concrete pouring. Yay!! Stay safe both of you xx

[@lindseybunny25]

Arielles enthusiasm to just about everything makes me so happy! Love seeing y’all excited about life 😊

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The intro was beautiful. Thank you for always taking us along even to town. Love your videos and can’t wait until the next one. Love taking us and showing us Alaska .

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The opening scenes were breathtaking..I showed it to my family! You two are both better than any TV show. I keep looking daily for new videos. I just love your channel

[@asinfysh6973]

Here in Australia, we only see wild salmon in a tin can, or the Atlantic salmon in Tasmania is farm-bred. We follow you every week with great anticipation, and you never disappoint. Your stories and action are exciting and entertaining, especially fishing and foraging. Your cinematography is outstanding. We are very envious of your lifestyle and adventures, so living vicariously through you has made this old man and his ‘young’ wife appreciate what we have experienced in our long life. Good luck in yours, and give the dogs and cat a cuddle and a treat. For these three, are stars in their own right.

[@keithsmith6730]

Coles supermarket carry wild caught alaskan salmon in their fish refrigerated section In Australia

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Thanks, you are right. I will enquire next time I go to town (5 hours away). We don’t get much choice here. Tinned or frozen only.

[@richardhart7652]

To see the joy on your faces when you caught that king salmon was something to behold,well done guys

[@the-reading-lemon]

Those opening shots were awe-inspiring. Alaska is simply gorgeous - thank you for sharing it with us! Congrats on the successful dipnetting and that MASSIVE salmon in particular. What a beast! I also love that absolutely nothing goes to waste with you - you just find a use for everything, be it for yourselves or for your dogs and chickens. Looking forward to the next adventure already!

[@edgarwillcut6265]

I am happy to see you two taking a break for some of the best fish to eat

[@lindapetersen1800]

Guys you did your self PROUD there !!! I know how it is to take care of 6 salmon but that ONE WAS A MONSTER OF A FISH !!! HIGH FIVE TO YOU GUYS !!!

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Your intro was beautiful...Alaska is a beautiful state...lucky you two. Love fishing 🎣

[@petereriksson1390]

The absolute right way to grill Salmon is always: skinn down, skinn up, skinn down! The King is King Salmon! Enjoy your 45 kg of fish! Lovely video! Best regards Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe ❤❤❤!

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Going back at least 9 months ago I have to tell the both of you your adventures don't get any better than this

[@berlyn1187]

Man I am so jealous of you guys. Your free and wild lifestyle, the fact that you guys are such a great team with shared hobbies, your enthusiasm for life. Gall dang it, you’re really living the life.

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Don't be jealous, live the life you dream of!

[@stephaniemahar6870]

I rate this as your BEST, #1 episode you’ve put out!! Starting with the absolutely beautiful photography to the story line. WOW !! I got all excited when you caught that King Eric, and found myself congratulating you through the TV. Your show has never disappointed me. A big thank you for making it a full, hour long episode so we could watch your entire trip from beginning to end. Take care and I’ll be anxiously awaiting the next one. - Stephanie Mahar New Hampshire Well, you two both amaze me with your talents and extremely hard work.

[@mattiL]

Remarkable fishing harvest is back👍 My favourite KZbin couple working hard and living their dream! All the best from Finnish Lapland 🇫🇮🇺🇸😎

[@pasjeihobby]

Intro made me speachless. I literally got shivers.

[@Kiwi-Bird-NewZealand]

Beautiful scenery Alone. My word we inhabit a wonderful world. Those mountains? we were absolutely blown away when we travelled by vehicle through the Canadian Rockies, huge mountain ranges, each one seemed bigger than the last one. Great video to wake up too and have the first morning coffee with. Thankyou for all your work putting these videos together. Love them all. Looking forward to seeing what you have been up to back at the cabin.

[@cindyharvey8729]

I’m so excited to see that you guys got to got to hit the Copper for fish and that you did so well! Congrats on the King! What an experience 😊 We fished the Copper for so many years and it was always nice having enough fish to feed our family for the year. Excellent video footage as always ❤️

[@thewhitehorsefarm]

Hi Ariel and Eric! The photography is stunning! I love the drone shots. You two are the best KZbinrs out there.

[@denaredford6701]

Beautiful Alaska , it’s fun to go camping especially when you get to catch salmon . Thanks for such a wonderful video . You are having such a haul , you can’t even stop to eat .😋

[@Justice1911A1]

I never want your episodes to end… thank you so much for letting us enjoy this journey with you. I am so glad you are keeping the roe now, I use to nearly cry when you threw it away in the past, so delicious ❤

[@ericgrinstead52]

I've been to Alaska once and caught a 90 lb halibut. What I wasn't planning for was Alaska getting in my blood. It's grandeur is beyond words and I find myself wanting to go back. I love it! This video just lit the fire to return. Thanks for an upbeat attitude and some great fishing!!!

[@DLee-kz6qe]

From the opening drone scenes .. to the flowers .. all the hard work.. then the payoff cooking and eating the 'mixture of creatures' on your porch .. well, this was one of your best. I've been watching from the beginning and I'm still amazed at your versatility and talent. Well done!

[@beckypincalifornia1985]

An epic film. The opening views and wildlife in mid-July made me weep due the beauty. Congratulations that the fishing was such a success at 85 pounds! Thanks for all the good information and fishing tips. Very happy that you are using a rope, tying off, wearing life vests, and using the fish backbacks ... so much safer than before your other dip fishing trips!!! Very happy that you had a mini-vacation in the middle of all your house projects. CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT VIDEO!!!

[@glorialange6446]

I love seeing Alaska thru your eyes. And so happy every time you catch your limits! Its great to actually have these repeat trips w you so we can actually get to know more about the local and the fishing, hunting, or whatever foraging you do. Thanks as always.

[@J.......J]

What a great intro. The scenery you capture is stunning. BTW I have a few favorite parts in this . Of coarse the scenery. Another, It took me a while to stop chuckling when Arielle was climbing up the path with 40 lbs of fish in a back pack . I like that Eric was making available and using a form of fall protection, and the wear life vest. Cutting and cleaning the fish was also a favorite too. It was very considerate of you all for showing this video with fishing. I know you have a lot of work to do with winter season on your mind. Thank you.😀

[@AK2HI]

You'll have such an awesome video library to pass on to your grandkids of how it all happened. Hope you live a long happy life, thanks for inspiring this old Alaskan to get at it again

[@billsmith5166]

Can you imagine being a pioneer and trying to navigate that river? Wow.

[@puirYorick]

Wasn't expecting a fishing video this summer. Nice!

[@THERONINCHEF]

Y'all always do a great job! Impressive everything that you do!

[@mort-u1n]

Your cinematography is and editing are wonderful. I am sure /I am the same as many, I live vicariously through your work. Thank you!

[@fishphd4740]

These music intros are so good! 🔥🔥🔥

[@cherylmiller-day5932]

Oh my gosh, your video work is AWESOME 👌. I enjoy watching you 2 and the pure enjoyment you have in the adventure. So entertaining 👍😁. That king salmon was a monster. Well done!! Thanks for taking us along!

[@craftilyrecycled]

What a treat! Your nature shots were simply divine.❤ I'm so glad you got to take a break from work to fit in that annual tradition, a well deserved time away. I'm not a fish eater, for various reasons, but am the granddaughter of a fisherman who caught off the Great Barrier Reef. So do remember the differencethat wild fresh caught makes. Fresh water or ocean. Fresh caught wild Barramundi steamed with butter, salt and pepper was our family go to meal. I love the way you two use as much of the fish as possible, nothing wasted. And have a good supply to see you through the season. Great video!

[@johnensminger7675]

So cool! God's handiwork is everywhere!! Thanks for sharing your day with us! Great job with the camera footage! I love this 💞!!😊

[@Helenemonblogdefille]

Thank you so much Arielle and Eric, for this new video ! I was very happy for you that you harvested so many fish (that king salmon was a beast !) !

[@JamesBryan-dk5ki]

Thanks for taking me with you! It was great !

[@SalLeeHolland]

Another amazing fishing trip. When I first started watching it I thought oh no, they are going where the last time I was afraid you were going to fall in! This area looked a little safer than the last one. Loved how you figured how to carry the fish back up the cliff. Such a good idea.

[@marianchristmas4638]

I agree that the opening of the video is breathtaking! You both are wonderful fishermen and thanks for taking us on your adventures! I was so sad to see that your salad for that delicious meal was iceberg lettuce! I bet you can’t wait to harvest your own lettuces again!

[@jenniferrobinson8698]

You guys are still rocking! Thanks for bring us along with you again to the Copper River. Opening montage almost stopped my heart!

[@KarenShady-l4b]

I am an Australian, living rural, on a large grain farm. Most of the time it is hot and fairly dry here. I have always had a fascination with Alaska and love watching your videos.. one day my husband and I will visit Alaska

[@TheJimcrooks800]

Brilliant fishing guys. You really put the effort in - and it is so good to see your enjoyment of the fish too. Your enthusiasm is infectious and your obvious enjoyment of what you do together is lovely viewing. Thanks for having us along on the trip.

[@JeffMartinez648]

This is even more motivation to schedule a trip to the Copper River during the Sockeye Salmon season! Thank you

[@TheNecronacht]

Loved doing this with family when I was a teen in the 70's.

[@susankrenz5517]

You capture the beauty of nature in its totality beautifully

[@barbjam2219]

You two are so totally in sync. Your presentation is so well choreographed, like a ballet. Awesome respect for each other. You are each others equal. And you have fun together. Dont't ever lose the lustre and wonder for each other. ❤😅

[@nineiron1481]

@35:30, that looks like a hearty breakfast. All you need now is wheat toast with strawbeery jam and a hot cup of coffee to round it out!!! I'm hungry!!

[@kristiandsarah9880]

Your fishing videos are some of my favorite videos you guys do..I love it! My parents are in Alaska right now being a tourist and fishing..they did the long road trip from California and they are having the time of their lives.

[@cindyparker9920]

Your camera work is better than some done in movies. AMAZING! I love watching you guys have fun together. I was waiting for Eric to say “best thing I ever ate!”!!

[@wandagordon6453]

Awesome video with a beautiful intro! The Alaska tourism board should thank y’all! Love seeing your adventures. Glad you had a safe trip. Y’all take care and God bless. 😀❤️

[@caydancebloom]

I often eat while I watch KZbin. I completely just stopped eating to be awed by your opening. Thank you for awesome work!

[@steveblechinger6200]

That’s why you go to Alaska, we know you all have projects but that’s why we love you, the adventures you bring us. Thanks for sharing.