ARE YOU KIDDING?!? Trophy King Salmon Caught in Alaska!! (full video)

Outfitter :: Aleknagik Island Lodge (www.islandlodgefishing.com)
King Salmon :: 48" L 32" G
Caught on the 4th of July, 2014

[@ScottMiller-on2gd]

So glad they threw him back. Memories just started to flood my mind. Was with my dad in a drift boat when he released 3 upper river reds that were all over 80 in one year. My dad and grandpa both have lost hogs that would hit a 100 or more at the net. They both said they would have released them, but that was at a time when returning huge hogs wasn't a thing. I think they only said that to make themselves feel better😅 We fished tbe Kenai back back in the early 80's to early 90's. Big hogs were caught all the time back then. I feel sick to know how it is today😢 Got a pic me standing next to 93lb hog when I was 12yo. It was bigger than me!!! Im so thankful of all the memories my dad made possible by taking me with him. We not only fished the Kenai river for 15yrs. We fish out in the salt for those same hogs for 3 years in May. Launching off the beach by a tractor. We fished the Queen Charlottes, The Johns.Nehalem, Tillamook, Smith River California. Steelhead in the Quinault from canoes. I miss my dad so much. He's not only the best fisherman I've ever known but the best manIve ever met and my best friend. Until we meet again, dad. Love you.

[@Tiggitytye]

Two things, that fish died from the exhausting fight on tackle too light, being kept out of the water after a fight and overall being poorly handled. Second red's are sockeye, and they rarely get over 10-12 lbs.

[@OurBlackFriend]

12:15 He is crying. Literally crying, I imagine he's thinkin about old times with Pa, Grandpa maybe, oh the fish they'd catch... what an awesome moment.

[@roccomanucci]

Yep , that's what it's all about.Whenever I catch that big fish or harvest that big buck , I think of my father and I when I was a kid.I wish everyone could experience that feeling that us outdoorsman get at that moment because no words can describe it.

[@MrJdawg303]

100 percent... lost my best fishing bud in 2017 RIP Dad I think about him everytime while pulling in a big one or on the ride there or home... to all that can still enjoy these moments with loved ones take every chance you get and make memories that will last a lifetime... peace everyone and tightlines.

[@nicolasbazan5038]

Wow just seeing this out of the box kzbin.infoUgkxQr1yd4Zc6qJF-scTB6Zb9dQbVpviuRxB recommend I have yet to fish with this set up, but based on the first hands on appeal, I can tell this is going to change the way i pack and carry to a whole new level. If you fish like i do, you know the smaller and less stuff the better. I’ve added a photo of just some of my gear so you can see how serious i am about fishing.

[@Tiggitytye]

rookie googan gear, berkeley is starter gear. But nice try trying to engagement farm!

[@2inHeartattack]

When they're releasing it you can hear the ol timers breathe hes so excited. Love to see it

[@babushkia1728]

That guy wishes it was his catch lmao

[@sirnorespond]

No but bet u did

[@antbanks7548]

That guide was legit, what I would expect out of an Alaskan guide. He got to see it, hold it, help the guy get it in properly. Bet he was plenty content putting his client on a fish of a lifetime.

[@kenpg31]

A spawning salmon will die right away after fighting it like that for so long. Why do that unless your going to keep it.

[@Morocco-1982]

Hi all . Tomorrow I am going for fishing for the first time in my life. Wish me luck. Thank you ❤️

[@DUNGSTA]

@@kenpg31 good thing it wasn't spawning

[@billyrock8305]

The jealous boat captain guide seems crusty and bossy. Buzzkill.

[@MisterMitchMM]

Amazing guide work. I like how the guide kept his cool and kept the client calm as well "don't go to pieces on me now" in a totally calm and collected manor. Excellent catch, excellent release. You guys Rock. Thank you for sharing this Dano D. All the best. Mitch.

[@JonJon9453]

That is insane. I have been going to that same lodge for the past 5 years and the biggest king I have seen caught was 43". Congratulations on a wonderful catch.

[@jjboys215]

THANK YOU for releasing him!!!!

[@paulklocek2948]

That was awesome

[@dannycorsaro546]

Sure as he swims upriver layes eggs and dies!

[@jacobblanche9817]

Cause males lay eggs! 😂

[@JTCT371]

Excellent video and was awesome hearing someone who has the same philosophy as I do as far as seeing that you cannot rob the population of those type of genetics. Photographs are as good a trophy as any!

[@fredericduane5910]

Yanks the pole out of his hands “ I’m not taking over for you” gee thanks guide; here take my pole a few more times while telling me I’m doing great 👍 I hate guides who can’t shut up and let a fisherman do his thing: great catch man, beautiful fish 🐟

[@BBBYpsi]

I would have asked for my money back after video was posted. Also taking the fish out of the water is illegal to let go there. You must tag it & keep it & report you caught it.

[@BBBYpsi]

I would have asked for my money back after video was posted. Also taking the fish out of the water is illegal to let go there. You must tag it & keep it & report you caught it.

[@proassassin8473]

I would have looked at the guide and said I'm the guide Now. Don't touch my pole. Lol

[@mrfisker]

Word

[@dylon4144]

@@BBBYpsi I live in alaska. Catch and release happens alot on the kenai river with kings.

[@aladent]

Great fish! Brings back memories of my brother and I on the Kenai July 22, 1999. At the end of the day, I caught a 47 inch female silver king and 30 minutes later, my brother caught a 50 inch copper king male. We used Gary Hull from Slammin' Salmon and were his pamphlet cover picture for a long time. Maybe we still are.

[@fives645]

I loved fishing the kenia ,Russian, and Swanson growing up. Nothing beats a day out on the river fly fishing.

[@jameshines6486]

I don't believe it.

[@aladent]

@@jameshines6486 I don't care.

[@michaeldoyle4222]

Massive Respect for returning the fish. Also for the almost unbelievable lack of swearing!!!! FANTASTIC!!!!!!

[@smelltheglove2038]

They’re swimming upstream to die.

[@cmullig2571]

Great job, proud they cut it loose! they taste like crap after going red

[@grahampaterson2754]

guide seemed a bit salty if ya ask me

[@moepow8160]

Salty translated...Wisdom. The guide did a perfect job relying the exact information without yelling. Cursing, and humiliating the fishermen...just how do want this guide to act? This guide just helped land one of the largest salmon, would turn away a trip because you think he is Salty....

[@DUNGSTA]

Seemed pretty happy to me

[@veineryan]

Hes in shock .......

[@dwightvoeks9970]

It's called dry humor. I thought guide was great considering he had a client who didn't quite understand how to wear down a big fish.

[@yeryang6061]

😂

[@somedudeonyoutube8079]

Seeing you guys work so hard and then release him is awesome because it shows how much you just enjoy the sport and love nature.

[@pizzlesauce]

It would have been a shame to kill such a large beautiful animal just to have as a trophy. The camera is all the proof we need.

[@erictorgersen8191]

It's going to die after it spawns

[@wichaiarpanon9685]

@@erictorgersen8191 yeah maybe! Just like us. we will die someday but still hope it won’t be soon

[@pizzlesauce]

@@chadconstable79 lol what? I meant trophy as in a prized catch not an actual trophy.

[@stevethehusky5524]

I would of made the trophy don’t salmon die after spawning or is it only certain species?

[@robarnold4104]

I fished the little Susitna river for 10 days many years ago, caught 2 kings 63 and 48 pounds, trip of a lifetime never to be repeated.

[@goodeye6373]

Lived in Wasilla in the early nineties and get dropped off at Burma and walk the river. Advise that a person keep a gun. My first salmon was 45 inches and pounds. Never caught the big one. Lost one that was around ninety pounds. Fish are really fresh. It is less than 14 miles from the ocean. Willow Creek was crazy then. Montana was popular. If you liked combat fishing. Lots of fish near Deshka landing. Think it was off the Big Susitna. My Mom hooked a fish around 65 pounds and panicked and started reeling backwards till the handle came loose then lost the fish. Pretty awesome, it was light 24-7. This place called the Birdhouse was still there. It did not burn down yet. Was a bar with a sawdust floor. Undergarments were all over the ceiling and covered in dollars from everywhere. Might walk in and naked people would be sitting at the bar. Was a landmark. Folklore and history.

[@goodeye6373]

That salmon tasted so good. Smoked the whole fish.

[@jameshines6486]

Sure you did.

[@annezadrazil5505]

Hey Mike! I knew that was you. Hope you and your wife are doing well. I think of you every summer when the salmon run.

[@barbmccafferty4533]

Anne, you so cool.

[@davidallison9143]

That guide should become a night club comic. Someone needs to get excited about this catch.

[@robertkish2483]

Everyone knows you measure it laying flat. Then let the client release

[@reelfishermen]

What a beautiful fish. !!! Good job guys!!!

[@jlabate1]

RULE ONE - dont bring banana's on a boat RULE 2 - NEVER TOUCH ANOTHER MANS FISHING POLE!!!!

[@fishingforfun3317]

Excellent rules 😂😂😂😂😂

[@petebradt]

@@fishingforfun3317 I'd have stabbed that fucking asshole of a guide in the throat.

[@nazarkareem83]

Just wondering why not to bring a banana on a boat. I don’t get it lol

[@Victorino702]

@@nazarkareem83 he probably said it in a nice way ,,,don't brig a dick headlol

[@Gum_Cuzzler]

@@nazarkareem83 Because it’s phallic and watching another man eat it threatens my fragile masculinity

[@timothygollan7443]

I remember the first and only king salmon I’ve seen. I was 14 and my dad and a couple uncles am my cuz all went on a fishing trip in Alaska, around the soldotna area. Anyway we were coming back from a day of fishing on the kenai river. We come up on a weighing stand next to the river. This guy had caught a 54 pound king salmon! I was just amazed at the size of it. I remember though our guide was pissed off because a fish that size, according to him should be let go so it can breed more monster kings. Anyways was an awesome sight I won’t soon forget.

[@alexminkovich9522]

I caught one when I was 11

[@robertjack9176]

I Caught a 68pound King Salmon July 17th 1995 on the Keni River With.. King James Guide

[@beebop9808]

Nice catch!! I haven't fished Alaska but I've been on the Kings in Michigan a few times. What a fun fish to catch! I've been on them at the top of their run but prefer getting on them down near the lake when they come into the river nice and green throwing crank baits at them. Lot like throwing a hook on the back bumper of a pickup truck when those big boys tear loose! hahaha Love it!!

[@heavenstomurgatroyd7033]

Thanks for releasing it! Great job!

[@kimkim123ism]

Better to eat it.

[@petebradt]

That fish was dead a couple minutes after it was released. Horrible technique, not worthy of a professional.

[@grump86169]

is it my imagination or is this guide giving himself more accolades then the guy that caught the fish.

[@michaelportwood2450]

The guides are the ones that really catch the fish the other guy just sitting in there ready to real one in. the guide is everything.

[@MichaelMosesHammer]

Another moron!

[@geminirhythmspirit2573]

Come on now every body this was an amazing catch worth every second they supported each other very well and had total respect for that fish period

[@robleary3353]

Nice to see the 'urgency' in getting that amazing fish back in the water and making sure it was good to go before release. Nice one!.

[@DonnellPrince]

Wow, well caught. Cool, calm, and collective to the end.

[@FishingForTheRestOfUs]

Wow truly a fish of a lifetime! Great catch, beautiful salmon!

[@I_Art_Laughing]

If spawned out is your thing.

[@barrymcguire5048]

@@I_Art_Laughing iateit

[@I_Art_Laughing]

@@barrymcguire5048 🤢

[@spleno1]

I love this "Kid" telling the Chinook SLAYER how to fish..

[@dudeman9119]

When I was 16 years old I got the opportunity to come up to Alaska and work at deep Creek custom packing, Ripping fish guts and packing fish 12 to 14 hours a day, at the end of the day we would go home to my uncle's house and fish on the river for our dinner, it was my brother my three cousins and myself. For a boy from Tacoma it was an eye-opening experience. Truly a summer that I will never forget.

[@cmo325]

You are in great shape from the haul to the bear hug, great job!

[@jrnuggets]

A fishing trip in Alaska to for Salmon would be unreal! Such a HUGE fish!

[@paulsoloemonasco367]

I would like to go Salmon fishing some day like you

[@ArjanLoeve]

He is so happy, really cool!

[@woxineaucrows7355]

Great fight and Love you released it GJ guys~

[@rogerward9492]

It would of been no good to eat it was to red.

[@charlesharmon8478]

Grandpa looks like he's never fought a big fish before.

[@TES-bp9bn]

Good Salmon, Good Fishers, I enjoy your video.

[@goodnatureart]

"We can go home now. "

[@catsbell1505]

Awesome catch! But when he said “get a picture quick we don’t have much time” and then Proceeded to tell him to hold up as he measured the fish, gave me a good little chuckle. Lol

[@samanthamackie1892]

Such a beautiful moment. Congratulations!

[@PaulWinfieldCollector]

Great gob, and thanks for releasing! Outstanding catch!

[@mattosgood7573]

Fish is 100% going to die.

[@anomie1040]

I'm not going to take over for you but let me have that so I can take over. LOL

[@giondennis6808]

How annoying.....

[@Tommy_2_Smooth]

@@giondennis6808 for real guy was so controlling

[@giondennis6808]

@@Tommy_2_Smooth Like he couldn't stand the fact that the guy was going 2 catch a fish BIGGER than any he had ever caught so he just HAD 2 be a part of it...Bullied his way in....

[@mmmmmmmmmm.m.]

Not sure if you noticed but the fish got stuck a few times he was just freeing it and giving the rod back.

[@DUNGSTA]

@@mmmmmmmmmm.m. nah he wanted all the glory

[@JW-dy8ru]

I took a nap and when I woke up, this fish was still fighting.

Great catch and release...that's the spirit of angling.....

[@hookedupfishinghardhitta]

Looked like the guide read trying to break the fish off the way ge read jerking on the rod and giving the fish slack. Pissed me off and I wasn't even there.

[@nebmalie2138]

If he wanted the fish lost he would’ve lost it lmao

[@johnmckinley8447]

Heck of a good fight. Well done!

[@josiahbenitez9739]

Love this vid seen it thousands of times but still watch it

[@mgm140]

Wow, great catch mate... and with a great Guide. This video got me shakin... Love it!

[@gregfuzi1069]

Are we having fun yet. I love it. Lol

[@3101010]

Amazing once in a lifetime catch for sure.

[@dandote6264]

6 you

[@reidalston5829]

Man he just keeps swimming off like the line isn't even there... What a creature.

[@dadangsupra1438]

I’m subscribed ur channel cause you release the salmon good job 👏 guys

[@garysolberg6042]

You would never take the rod out of mine hands.....is that guy supposed to be a guide??

[@metalmamasue3680]

No shit, that would have pissed me off big time. What a self serving jackass.

[@TacomaSteelhead]

Is this the guides first time releasing a fish with a client? Really irritating.

[@timbrafford1251]

The guide is a douche

[@jonathansheeder5153]

I think the guide was pretty cool. Great job landing that slab!!!

[@ericc.sabadin4513]

The Feather River near Oroville, Calfornia has HUGE Salmon as well... I caught a 32lb there!

[@SEGUIMOSLAPESCA]

saludos desde mendoza artgentina!!!!

[@hiddenknowledge2012]

Imagine this on a fly rod.

[@Will23841]

What an awesome catch! Great moment to capture on vid!

[@danodeen05]

Yes it was!

[@paulmonaco1148]

When did Homer Formby become a fishing guide? I thought he only sold furniture polish... LOL.

[@goch907]

Nice fish. Don't see them get that big much anymore. Thank you for the catch and release. Much props. Beautiful fish. I shake too when I catch a monster king there is nothing else like it.

[@fishingcalifornia100]

Wouldn't wanna eat a fish that big either. It's pretty dark

[@lilahnewton7940]

48 WOW what a monster. Congratulations 👏👏👏👏 well done

[@ronhellengreen4799]

Dam guys, that was really cool! Great job of catching I, and not hurting the fish. Just joined your channel. Can't wait to see more!

[@paulhomsy2751]

I never realized just how big they can get, I always thought in terms of two to two and a half feet. When bears go after them, they don't look so big which explains just how huge the bears truly are.

[@johndavis1847]

That guiDr is a bossy sob

[@charvercharver]

tell me you didn`t pay to have that ghillie???????? i would of pushed the fooker in the river

[@amoruzz]

My dad caught a 72 pound King in AK back in the mid 70's. Tasted fabulous!

[@machenga]

Saw the negative comment about the guide and as a total amateur fisherman just want to say what an excellent job both the guest and the guide did. The guest remained calm, even holding that monster, and the guide encouraged and complimented the guest throughout the fight, helped without taking over…thought he did an awesome job

[@mrpepperman1]

I think this guide is annoying, let that man fish for sake

[@kimkim123ism]

He's giving vital advice. Many things can happen after a bite. The proper technique is needed.

[@robertkish2483]

Agree

[@Micdundee86]

Agreed

[@petebradt]

@@kimkim123ism Oh FUCK YOU!!! Maybe YOU need the advice. Experienced anglers do NOT!!!

[@petebradt]

@@Micdundee86 Got us ANOTHER dipshit angler!!!

[@benjamindean1834]

I would have fired that guide soon as he grabbed the rod. I think he was jelous

[@joetursi9573]

learn how to spell JEALOUS

[@Matterhorny]

You're already on his boat with a fish on, how you gonna fire him? 🤪

[@MichaelMosesHammer]

That's ridiculous! He caught that Monster thank's to the guides knowledge! Go play a video game.

[@petebradt]

@@joetursi9573 Learn to spell ENVY. You two are too stupid to be allowed to live.

[@thesleeper530]

Guess you would have been walking home.

[@Rockwell19701]

I was just a we lab when me father first took me to Alaska. We fished with this same guide. Futher Muggin Nuglies was the name as I recall. His wife made amazing wild game meals and tucked everyone in each night, one at a time. I had many first experiences on that trip.

[@victoriawilliams1222]

Well done..that’s a days work.for you young lads awesome👍❤️🥰❤️

[@theclickbaitpolice8825]

Doubt that king survived long after release. Between loosing it's protective slime and out of the water too long..sad deal to see..

[@niller2006]

Never seen so rough and unprofessional handling of a fish - Taking 90 seconds just to measure it. Guide is a disgrace - a fucking douche bag

[@chrisjensen918]

Yeah they have slime.. And die if they lose it..

[@oldman5032]

@Ben Fowler Fuck you, Sergei.

[@loganmannke9023]

Unfortunately they killed that fish not once but 3 or 4 times over... he shouldn't have even taken him out of the water.

[@michaelteague9230]

It's illegal in the state of Alaska to remove a King Salmon (Chinook) from the water unless it is being harvested. That guide should have his license taken away by the state.

[@Fox1nDen]

times when you consider moving the boat to move the fish...

[@petebradt]

Just raise the anchor and make the fish pull the boat. It'll tire, quickly.

[@Fox1nDen]

@@petebradt good tip. I may use it when reeling in a monstah from the paddle boat

[@rickcruz3382]

How deep is the water right there? I was expecting him to give it a smooch before letting it loose

[@drumdevil4014]

Glad to see someone take pics and put it back

[@PHC002]

I'd like to know the guide's name in order to avoid him if I ever make my dream trip to Alaska!!!

[@carter29288]

Yeah fuck that guy

[@MrBlizzard769]

That guide is a dick . And the client had no choice of weather or not he wanted to keep his fish which is going to die anyways ? I would have kept it regardless . My license , my guided trip , my money , my fish . End of story .

[@garrionfire]

yall are idiots he was so loving of the game not wanting that fish to fall on the boat

[@CONEHEADDK]

@@garrionfire Why do you fuckin' think, there was a clip, while they were handling it, before the release.? I bet they did fuck up, and actually guessed, that they had dropped it, before I read your defense of him - the guide is to blame though, being "the pro"..

[@TapSnapOrNap203]

I hate MR know it all's , the guide kinda got me mad also..

[@rogerlyonsjr9302]

If that salmon was post spawn then releasing it was a waste. It's just going to slowly die anyway. With the fight it had in it, it's flesh was still good and solid. Wild caught salmon is expensive. It's like dumping 50 pounds of prime salmon in the garbage. Should have put it on ice, cleaned it, and put it in the freezer for some good eating. Catch and release is a waste if you know it's going to die. Particularly given the way it was handled. What a waste.

[@vannbenoot5629]

you do know this salmon isnt edible anymore?

[@EbonKim]

Not all salmon die after spawning. Some may spawn multiple times until they do.

[@vannbenoot5629]

@@EbonKim only atlantic salmon can spawn multiple times, pacific salmon always die

[@EbonKim]

@@vannbenoot5629 Wrong. Pacific salmon may spawn multiple times. Do your research.

[@vannbenoot5629]

@@EbonKim man, im not having this conversation, yes stealhead and cutthroat can return but pacific salmon always die do your research yourself

[@scotttiner4981]

That guy must have stunk to high heaven after bear hugging that fish.

[@MythicRealTrap]

If you eat that salmon, it will be your instant fermented fish 🤣

[@larrycroft4545]

its illegal in alaska to remove a king from the water if you plan to release it

[@AG.Floats]

Same in California at least where I am.

[@blazenabel1177]

You are incorrect on this. While it is the rule in some areas, it is the exception and not the norm here in Alaska.

[@kylevolberding1499]

on the river that they are on it is illegal

[@leonardstubbs1854]

Is it leagle to Fillet & Release ?

[@kimkim123ism]

@@niller2006 What did he do? How can you be some cruel???? You are a true idiot.

[@mci828045]

That guide is a jerk.

[@miked1765]

jfdid sjdfo That guide got him to a once in a lifetime fish and helped him get it in the boat. The guide did alright and is one I’d hire.

[@andyeighttre]

We don’t have a lot of time. Proceeds to fuck around with a tape measure more than Tim Taylor…

[@zouhairsuleiman209]

Great job on that catch and release I do that all the time fishing in Michigan and my friends think that I’m crazy

[@kh5063]

Good job on conservation, fish like that is only good for breading

[@ak_whiteboy6244]

It dies as soon as it spawns so regardless if they released it it died that summer

[@FrankLee-qd3hy]

Talk about stealing his thunder... Why on earth would anyone grab the pole like that in the middle of a fight? And the way he blurted out "no matter what happens you did a great job" like he expected him to lose the fish. He was trying to jinx him ffs.

[@neilmorris3476]

Ketchikan Charter Boats, Capt. Dan Hoglund took us to a 42" 38Lb King, in 2016. Hope to re-visit him.

[@martingaspati8696]

The netter looked at the net 😅he was thinking we need a damn bigger net 😂

[@charmnGUY]

That sweet sound when that biggin got a last wind and run!

[@shaileshcontractor3179]

Sexually assaulted by women🚺

[@metalmamasue3680]

That guide is an ignoramus. Measuring it 3x and taking the rod from the guy ? Jeez, what a jerk. And shouldn't he have had the fish facing upstream and let it recover a bit more ? I mean good deal for C&R but that fish was really tired.

[@roytallow6784]

Record ? King Salmon ! WOW 😮 !

[@itsallright2bme]

CONGRATULATIONS, sweetheart. That is every fisherman's dream - breaking the local record. What an amazing catch! 🏆

[@jackazjokejoke9675]

Nope can't be a record because the rod was handled by both guys. By rule it would not qualify

[@itsallright2bme]

@@jackazjokejoke9675 to me, doesn't matter who's holding the fishing rod. What matters is how b.i.g. that fish is. L o L But I..f.. it iz by the rules, then yeah, ok sure it wouldn't count.😜😁😄

[@jackazjokejoke9675]

@@itsallright2bme By igfa rules it would not have counted as a record anyways, the record was a 97.4 taken off the kenai in 1985. I

[@shaneholmgren4007]

Despicable fish handling.

[@TotalMishap]

Hogwash. Fish was fine.

[@petebradt]

@@TotalMishap Fuck you, the fish was dead.

[@paulshaw5119]

They could have done a lot QUICKER job releasing him.

[@IRONHORSE427RACING]

Truly the "KING" of Alaskan Waters.

[@DeboDog1953]

The old folks came through again! It takes time and patience. That is a nice fish. CONGRATULATIONS.

[@markissboi3583]

catch & release 👍 we only eat the bait the big fish taste chit 😂 👉🐨🗯 wot? 😳

[@TippTopp81]

As soon as that guide touched the rod he would have been in the water.

[@WillShulca]

Biggest sea creatures

[@samshotgun6530]

What was with that? Invalidate any catch the guy makes cause you took the rod and manhandled it... And yeah I thought they were going to kill it .. well they did.. never release a salmon or steelhead before it's ready to "kick away"

[@samshotgun6530]

That thing was so weak and getting close to spawning... We get them in the ocean all the time and that fish would have jumped and flipped and tried everything.. this fish just played dead weight until they drug it up..

[@mariarosacasasol2636]

Un trabajo estupendo!!