Halibut Fishing in Homer, Alaska | A Fisherman's Dream [S1-E10]

[@ArtWeThereYet]

🎉POLL TIME🎉Do you fish? What's the BIGGEST catch you ever landed? Tell us your big fish story! 😀

[@burninoutloud]

I caught a 32 inch Rockfish in the Chesapeake Bay. That's some good eatin!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

@@burninoutloud Oh wow! How do you prepare it? Fried, baked, grilled?

[@burninoutloud]

@@ArtWeThereYet Fried is cheating :-) but this is a very good and hearty white fish. Sweet. Baked or grilled with little prep is best.

[@tacrewgirl]

I have caught fish, but nothing memorable. Haha!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

There are some big rainbows in Hidden Lake on Skilak Lake Rd!

[@CerraEquus]

Youre videos are getting better and better :)

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you! 😊

[@DRCarpetDR]

Grew up in AK and miss it still. In my bones forever. This channel is the best Ive seenfor AK. Thanks for taking me home!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much for watching, it make us very happy to know you are enjoying our videos ! 😊

[@DaveBredin]

Amazing video! You put all those overpaid Hollywood writers and producers to shame with your work! Keep up the great work!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Aw, that means the most coming from you, Dave! We are so happy (and relieved!) you like the episode! Thank you again for making it happen :)

[@ferranverdu6765]

Been to Kodiak Island and Homer, just for the Halibut....love it

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Ooh we would have loved to have visited Kodiak Island. Ah well, Alaska is just so big. Can’t see it all! Happy you made it though! Catch anything big out by Kodiak?

[@ferranverdu6765]

@@ArtWeThereYet 35 lbs

[@ytubechannel997]

Some awesome scenery. Really enjoy all the information I learn while watching your videos. Thanks!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hurray! So happy you enjoy and appreciate that! We really enjoy doing the episodes this way. We learn so much as well!

[@burninoutloud]

Another awesome chapter! You had great weather on that day.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

We did! We lucked out!

[@kentcarmack5879]

Halibut is close to my favorite fish. It is outstanding!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

It sure is tasty!

[@chriscalon8913]

I lived in Yukon growing up, and we went to Homer when I was about 14. Oh geeze, that's 30 years ago now. Anyway we did the Halibut fishing trip. It was an amazing experience, but unfortunately the area has become too over fished. The Halibut we were pulling up were massively larger than what you guys caught. The Halibut was so big they had to shoot them before bringing into the boat. For a 14 year old that made quite the impression.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Oh wow, yes, I imagine that made quite an impression on your 14 year-old self!

[@jameslewicki8628]

Love fishing stories!!!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Yeah! Gotta love the fishing stories!

[@airstreamaddicts6138]

Another great video! You're giving us a lot of wonderful ideas as we plan our trip to Alaska next year! Thank you!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

We are so happy you enjoyed the video, we can’t wait to share the rest of our summer adventures with you guys 😀

[@stanggt222]

Thank you so much for your great content as it is just so educational. We are falling in love with your channel! We were up there in Homer last September halibut fishing with our friends in nearly had the same exact experience as you. It was just wonderful to relive it through this video thank you so much!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Oh my gosh, what a kind (and awesome) comment! Welcome aboard!

[@HingLaw]

Thanks for another utterly enjoyable video. And as usual, informative too. Just curious. What was injected into the bait before it's thrown into water? Thanks again.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

So happy you enjoyed the episode! The attractant injected into the herring is called "Butt Juice". No joke! It's this stuff: amzn.to/48JcpzQ

[@calledtojourney]

Great footage of a great experience! We hope that you got to enjoy watching the salmon run at Kenai. We did back in July, and it was incredible to see all the families out there dip netting those fish! Keep up the good work! 😃

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Oh we did, we even took part in catching a few! That episode will be coming down the road :)

[@NoeSazPerez]

Es un verdadero placer visionar cualquier vídeo de Art we there Yet. Hay muchas horas de trabajo en ellos. La grabación de bellísimas imágenes, la edición y montaje, la narración y los temas tan interesantes hacen de cada episodio un verdadero tesoro gráfico. Doy gracias a la vida por haberos conocido. Gente como vosotros hacen grande a la humanidad! Abrazos de Trini y míos y nuestros mejores deseos. Luis Saz.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Ay Luis, que placer escuchar de ti! Muchísimas gracias por apreciar el trabajo que le damos al canal. Un fuerte abrazo a ti, a Trini, y a toda la familia! 🤗🤗

[@kylecrawford5103]

Ya know? Your videos are very well done. Your narration, informative facts, and video footage are top notch. Great job you two.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Kyle, we can’t express how much we appreciate this feedback. THANK YOU for the encouragement! Working away on Episode 12 as we speak!

[@LFPG100]

Love your videos and love your writing. Very informative story telling.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much!😊

[@gordonquickstad]

Such a nice time fishing! Jose’s camera work is so nice to watch!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you for taking the time to comment and appreciate Jose's camera work. We put a lot of effort into making our videos visually appealing, so it means a lot to us when viewers notice and enjoy it.

[@loonhaunt]

Halibut is the prime rib of fish. Also a 16lb 15oz northern Pike in Chetek Wisconsin. And I lost the Lucky 13 fish contest by 1 ounce on WEAU.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

WOW! 16lbs! I was just telling Jose about pike on a recent hike. We were talking about the fishing regulations in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Northern Pike is native to areas near the Alaska Range, but down here in the Kenai Mountains it is invasive. So they have a no limit rule on it. I was telling him it would be pretty cool if we caught some pike, and I was describing it to him. I remember fishing for pike when I was little. Don't ever recall getting one. My brother got a few big ones though. Amazing the size you reeled in!

[@Harold710]

I prefer salt water fish over fresh water fish

[@DanWalters]

Another great video! Can't wait to head back to Alaska this summer!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you for watching and we hope you have a great time in Alaska this summer! 🙂

[@make725daily1]

This video sets an exceptional benchmark! _ "Value the journey, for it sculpts your path toward greatness."

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Oh what a kind compliment. Thank you!!

[@AirborneAirAssault6565]

Another wonderful video! Too bad we don't have Smell and Taste TV!!!!! Great job guys!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

We're glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@animallovefest143]

So cool! It was hard for me to see them being cut into, that's for sure (I'm a Pisces 🐟). But, boy, do I love halibut and cod (my two favorite fish). How are you guys not freezing in that weather and being in a bus that doesn't appear to be insulated on the inside? I live in a 1992 International 3800 School Bus and have froze my butt off in Nevada at 35 degrees and in LA at 35-37 degrees!! I've been working on insulation and I had a special paint put on the roof over the summer that helps reflect the heat and sun back to source. It really made quite a difference for me over the summer. It's also suppose to help keep the heat in the winter/cooler months. If you're interested in the info, I have a video on my channel that is sharing the type of paint that I used and the powder additive 😊 Best wishes!! #SKOOLIELIFE

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hey fellow skoolie! So last winter we lived in a cabin in Seward, AK, and this winter we will take care of another cabin, also in Seward. You are exactly right - our skoolie was NOT built for cold weather. Once it gets cold enough for the pipes to freeze, we can't live in it. We never intended to be in cold places for the winter, and have to move out, but life led us this way and so we do what we gotta do! While we are in the bus, it's still pretty chilly even throughout the Alaskan summer. We had a propane heater (Little Buddy) that kind of worked, but it created a lot of condensation. So actually just a few weeks ago, we installed a diesel heater (this one: amzn.to/3PLf7MB). It has CHANGED OUR WORLD. We LOVE it!!!

[@animallovefest143]

@@ArtWeThereYet Oh, I see 😊 I'm sure it's all been well worth it. And, it's truly beautiful! I also have the "Little Buddy" heater and I've experienced the same thing, so I get it. A friend of mine suggested the "Diesel Heater" to me as well. I'm glad to hear that it has been a game changer. So, does that mean that it works so well that insulating the inside doesn't seem to matter? Taking care of someone's cabin in the winter sounds like a fantastic idea. I recently came across "Harvest Hosts". Not sure if you've heard of it. You stay one night (or more with approval from owners) at a ranch or winery and learn all about it if you're so inclined. Either way, you're asked to pay a annual membership and purchase one item at their store or offerings of $30 or more... sounds fun and interesting! 😃

[@SteveFlemingSteveFlemingPresen]

I noticed your boat had Ninilchik on the back. Did you stop by that little community? We were in Anchor Point last August and took a side road along the Ninilchik River. Loved the Kenai Pennisula. Great video.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Unfortunately, we just drove past Ninilchik. So many towns in Alaska to visit, so little time! But we would love to. So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@maurizio8740]

Bel video 👏 ciao ragazzi 🖐🖐

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Grazie Mauricio! 👋👋

[@tacrewgirl]

Another great video. I'm guessing you were in Homer in June if its before the salmon run. Even as a local, I learned a lot about the border range of the Kenai with the differing landscapes and the how the Homer Spit maintains itself. I really enjoy the background information you put into your videos. The halibut and cod looked yummy. Hope you kept the halibut cheeks. I recommend finding a good halibut olympia recipe. Yummy! What was the name of the Baja breading you mentioned? The closed captioned said "capore", but we couldn't find that. Great timelapse at Tern Lake. Excited to see your next adventure and learn lots.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

It's such a huge compliment to have you say you enjoy and appreciate the videos. Truly! We did save the cheeks! The breading is called "capeador". I did a quick google search and can't find the stuff we got in Baja. But I did find this Knorr product on Amazon. Can't speak to whether its any good, but maybe it is! amzn.to/3ZPNoze

[@ichibankan73]

Love ur narrative

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you!

[@buffalolizard]

Way to go guys, i’m incredibly envious!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Aw, hopefully you can put a halibut fishing trip on your bucket list!!! You will love it!

[@buffalolizard]

@@ArtWeThereYet 🤞🏽

[@jonclausen2734]

My wife and I went fishing in Homer in June of 2023 and it was great! My wife got a 43 pounder and I got my biggest fish I have ever caught! It was a 60 inch 92 pound halibut. The captain made us fight the fish with no rod holder. So 40 mins later I got it close and the captain shot it with a 410 shotgun and then got it in the boat! We will do this again I hope.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

WOW, what an amazing experience!!! Sounds like you caught a real barn door!

[@kdavis7525]

What charter company did you fish with?

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hey there! We actually went with a friend, but we have heard that this company is good! bit.ly/homerhalibut

[@DLeadVox]

💛💛💛

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you!

[@user-smalltownAK]

Upper Cook Inlet and west Kenai Peninsula were also shaped by giant glaciers; those held what is now Mat-Su Valley, hostage for a few million years under miles of ice. Plate tectonics aside.. That certainly changes how to think of a chilly time, and long winters without electric blankets!! ~ small town AK-USA 🇺🇸❄🍄☃🐟🐻🌤

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Super interesting!

[@celiahernandezlopez6186]

Que interesante su viaje en Alaska. Me encantan sus videos, los paisajes. Muchas gracias por compartir

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Gracias por juntarte a la aventura con nosotros!!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Y perdoname si esta mal el español. Soy Cora, obviamente 😊

[@celiahernandezlopez6186]

Viajo con ustedes, conociendo los bellos lugares que visitan, disfrutando de tu música y de los murales que realizan.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Que lindo que estas con nosotros en el viaje!

[@cmoreoverland6739]

Lived and worked the Halibut and Salmon Seanons in '81,82', '83. Looking forward to my next visit in a few weeks.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Nice! I bet there were more "barn doors" to be caught then!