Oh man this makes me super emotional... I used to go up to Ketchikan every summer to stay with my uncle and fish hard for a week. He was diagnosed with cancer which led to us canceling our trip for 4 years in a row.. we didn't think we would be able to do the trip with him again... he ended up recovering and really wanted us to go again. He passed away last year 1 week before my dad and I were going up. We have many memories of fishing up there that I will cherish forever. Enjoy those waters! It is truly magical
@viktor43882 жыл бұрын
im going through my first real break up right now and this is the perfect video to get my mind on something else. thank you
@leolldankology2 жыл бұрын
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@quinnsouthall66332 жыл бұрын
Me too man!
@ATG-gu3ei2 жыл бұрын
Bro I don't know who u are but ur gonna be ok thrs sm much fish out thr n I'm not talking about fish
@raymondtan77862 жыл бұрын
time heals everything, you got this dawg !
@chetmcdonald6 ай бұрын
Do watch it.... LIVE IT. Just forking book it and go. You wont regret it.
@RenRenification2 жыл бұрын
He’s so in to fishing that at 10:49 he took legit in game damage.
@elithatguy92042 жыл бұрын
I laughed so hard when I saw that! 🤣
@jignpigs99832 жыл бұрын
Yoooow
@kito1san2 жыл бұрын
Yup.. I saw that. Haha. Actually if you see at the end of the video 23:48, he showed the game damage on his leg.
@Jordymonn2 жыл бұрын
😂
@HajongLee2 жыл бұрын
was looking for this comment
@roberthahn4822 жыл бұрын
I could watch this video all day long. Great surroundings looks like a blast
@allantrautman34762 жыл бұрын
Nothing compares to Alaska river fishing. I lived at Fort Richardson 78-79 and it completely spoiled me for fishing compared to the lower 48. I still enjoy it. One cast, one bite, is a hard thing to get over. May your next days be one cast, one bite.
@russking632 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Enjoy AK. It's a different world. I graduated from high school on Adak Island. We used to catch pink salmon between classes on our lunch break. You could hold a hook with fresh salmon roe on it about 2-3" above the water and the Dolly Varden would literally jump out of the water to bite it. I got a little spoiled . . .
@riverrat11492 жыл бұрын
Used to guide salmon and Steel on the Olympic peninsula, and my by far favorite trips were catching people's first wild steely. You only get that once. What a fun trip you three have gone on the last few years. Looking good!
@volemc2322 жыл бұрын
Dude I love you. I had the same experience down in Texas recently. Been fishing for redfish off and on my whole life but finally got my career in line for me to be able to buy a yak and all the gear. Your videos kept me sane while I was working towards it. Kayaked through the marsh for hours just to land 1 trophy red. Ended up in a flooded cow pasture that redfish love during the spring time, the southeast winds flood these pastures in the spring and it’s a redfish haven that no boats can get to. anyways, man you’re such a wonderful lifeblood of fishing that can’t be beat. Wonderful video I was tearing up watching that release. If you ever wanna explore some flooded cow pastures in the Texas marsh don’t hesitate.
@akdysfunctional36732 жыл бұрын
I've lived in Alaska all my life and I think you will have some of the fishing on your hands also if you ever come back here and are in the soldotna area I really would like to meet you. I love your content and you are an inspiration to me to keep fishing and getting outdoors.
@johnalbert75262 жыл бұрын
Wish I still lived there, but I'll be back. The stretch from skilak lake to sterling was my" home" for several years. Did the combat fishing occasionally, but it detracted from the purpose. Would love to drop a line with ya when I get back up there.
@jake97052 жыл бұрын
2:28 -- AHAHAHAHA! 😂 Always check the engine at the dock! Little easier that way. Glad you're a true fishermen and won't let this silliness get in the way of a great trip 👍
@dannynguyen5072 жыл бұрын
15:03 the way TJ was so happy for Matts shows true brotherhood.
@VISUAL-LY2 жыл бұрын
One of my dream locations to fish! Love all of your Alaska videos! Can't wait to see the rest!
@BaumOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
This is some great stuff! Love this type of video bro! Give us more!
@broomstickcowgirl2 жыл бұрын
Those view, absolutely EPIC!! Alaska is a place all to its own. So amazing!!
@jeffreybell37482 жыл бұрын
I worked on that river for 6 summers, and stayed at that cabin. One of my favorite places
@chetmcdonald6 ай бұрын
I appreciate the work, Ive stayed there many summers and I wish I could book it for 3 month at a time. I love it so.
@betzaidavazquez55792 жыл бұрын
So proud and So Happy for you, Thanks for taking us with you. 🤩👍
@garyt72322 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the vlog from start to finish. Looks like a great trip. Good friends, and good fishing. Great combination. Wishing your mom and all the moms watching your vlogs Happy Mother's Day.
@jeromeh90102 жыл бұрын
I definitely love your show. This is something I hoped to see you return to Alaska and camp with the buds, like you did before. Your t-shirts are magnificent.
@filbertpax33002 жыл бұрын
Speechless is right...blessed may your journey be.
@DieHardFishing2 жыл бұрын
Steelie!!!! Congrats on your first one. Hopefully many more to come!
@Taku_9072 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming here. Hope you enjoy your trip. Great fishing to you.👌❤
@corporalclegg9142 жыл бұрын
heck yeah, Matts. you’re out & in the Wild, for sure, in this series. Epic Country
@DubleSaints252 жыл бұрын
Man! Thanks for always putting out awesome content! The quality of each video continues to improve and I’m all for it!!!
@jeremyorozco90232 жыл бұрын
Greatest Fisherman Alive and friendly as ever everyone should watch the most beautiful thing was watching you catch that steelhead
@jasonsykes41992 жыл бұрын
I was going to be productive. Then your video popped up. Well looks like productivity is out the window. Hello fun.
@quinnsouthall66332 жыл бұрын
Dude Alaska is my favorite place in the world to fish I was so hyped when I saw the thumbnail
@AngryGRMN562 жыл бұрын
I always add a small bead in between the top bobber stop and the top of the float, It doesnt beat the float up as much and holds your line slightly further above the float. So awesome what a beautiful fish! They are little Silver and Green bullets!
@malikreynolds72742 жыл бұрын
Yoooo this was such a fire video and highly informative man good job and congratulations on the first steelhead
@optionsgambler-jose44992 жыл бұрын
OMG i loved the red around the screen when you fell in the water.. lol i play games all day and when i saw it it made my day for some reason
@goodoverevil70952 жыл бұрын
"AWARD CEREMONY "👏👏👏👏🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 some shout outs or what🤙😂😂👍
@fishduckdog2 жыл бұрын
Awesome trip! Thanks so much for sharing! Hope you brought your fly rod too 😉 ! Nice to see good friends making great time / memories!
@KenBrough-u9p10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed our POW area. I have fished all over Alaska and no place compares to the many options and great fishing on POW.
@brian949542 жыл бұрын
This is such a wholesome and awesome video.
@MTH12172 жыл бұрын
Congrats on a great catch. Looked like a nice fight on the light tackle. Fished Sitka a few times and it is also beautiful and has amazing fishing.
@israelrivas1342 жыл бұрын
Amazing fish really wanted to see that second one, I'm sure thier is more to come in this adventure!
@VQiDriveM372 жыл бұрын
Always great content! pulls me in like a keeper. Let's go Matt!! 🔥 🎥
@baconegggandcheese2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Alaska is a fishmans paradise, glad u lived it up over there
@dwhatsfishing2 жыл бұрын
Epic trip matt a new species off the bucket list is such a good feeling
@eddiespaghetto84232 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I’m out in anchorage and love your content. Keep up the good work
@medtech1a2 жыл бұрын
Great video and I truly loved Alaska when I was there.
@miguelcjr7772 жыл бұрын
Your a very very lucky man to have such a supportive wife. Not many wives back there husbands aspirations... tell her we appreciate her support.
@donovanphipps7772 жыл бұрын
Gosh Matts! You really found the most beautiful fishing spot this time. The scenery there is out of this world!. I am so envious of you but happy that you got to have such an amazing experience. Please make more vids there in the future. 🙂. Those steelheads are a really great looking fish. You look like you're in bigfoot country here. Camping here must be such an awesome experience. 👍
@stickyfoot842 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Looking forward to the next vid 👍
@bobcrawford50812 жыл бұрын
You’re right that looks like fun outdoors , Hiking in the wilderness is where it’s at.
@johnolson80732 жыл бұрын
“I want to thank Mother Nature & all my fans. Without you this reward wouldn’t have been possible” 😂😂 Loved your speech better Matts lol. Great video ❤️
@flootloops7572 жыл бұрын
High Quality Content!!!! Also so interesting, I love adventures!
@fdalaskan2 жыл бұрын
My hometown great place for fishing and camping , glad you are enjoying it and having fun
@JR-bw3tr2 жыл бұрын
#Lezgooo Matts , thanks again for the content , as I enjoy my bulletproof coffee and this episode 🤝🏼 See you at Your Street Fair bro...
@marshallesmay252 жыл бұрын
COME TO THE GREAT LAKES. Awesome video brother, it’s like watching one of my dreams play out in real time. 🤙🏼
@bayareadoghouse2 жыл бұрын
Did a Similar trip in the Sitka Sound in the forestry service cabin. Hope you’re packing some heat. Big bear country!
@sixfour22022 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as usual man. The part when you slipped in the water and the visual effect like you “took damage” was great! Thanks for the content
@ChrisPfish22 жыл бұрын
That was a cool moment when you were with your first steelhead. I was thinking about how far you both have traveled to cross paths on the river bank there. One of those times it feels good to let the fish go. Looked like a fun trip and what beautiful scenery!
@azach54512 жыл бұрын
That fish before he died: “gotta get one last nut!”
@davidhall17792 жыл бұрын
awesome, alaska is stillon my bucket list. have a ball, man that is beautiful country.
@mikeybreakz62922 жыл бұрын
the stradic 2500 is the best reel i ever bought. the stradic 4000 is the 2nd best reel i ever bought. they have surpassed my expectations. always have the right tool for the right job.
@fishemeryville82582 жыл бұрын
Fabulous! One of your best!
@Fishingletsgo2 жыл бұрын
Great trip, cant wait for the next video
@paulsutphin70112 жыл бұрын
I was stationed there in the CG. One of my favorite places to fish.
@morrobayfishing55152 жыл бұрын
What a perfect spot and a great fish!!!!! I want to go there!
@andrewjarvis77772 жыл бұрын
bro hug after the first steelie got me in the feelssssss, man. beauty A+ fish
@andrewjarvis77772 жыл бұрын
@@waterdrop154 LMFAOOOOOOOO
@jacobfernandez8132 жыл бұрын
Love your content man
@benhasel45405 ай бұрын
this is so cool, I use to go fishing in the river with my uncle and the place we go looks so similar. Strong current most of the time but indeed a nice place for fishing, I damn love it, your vid makes me wanna go fishing so bad, especially with the night fish cooking with that unique feeling. Awesome trip dude!
@notyouraveragejoe8552 жыл бұрын
Fish on fellow adventurer. Note to self (some day)...Alaska added to fishing bucket list (as if it wasn't already) along with Wyoming, Montana, Australia, New Zealand, etc...
@justinstoll35892 жыл бұрын
hey man i’m sure you won’t see this but i’ve been following your vidoes for a while, they always help me sleep and i love the catch and cooks, keep up the work. you deserve all these fishing trips from all your hard work, have some good fishing buddy, cheers.
@JaidenMarkus2 жыл бұрын
Here in Ontario we chase steelhead from fall to spring! Nothing beats steelhead fishing on a river. Next time you should try it on a float rod combo up with a centerpin reel. Craziest fight ever!
@orionneedham2 жыл бұрын
finally another alaska video love these videos
@dpschreiner84572 жыл бұрын
The award ceremony after you caught the first steelie made me laugh so hard 😂 TY for the awesome vids!
@liljkrz2 жыл бұрын
wake up babe, fishermans life uploaded!
@gambittandreas84182 жыл бұрын
My guy more power to u Mat.. u inspired me to create a fishing channel…. Fishing is in my 🧬
@brianthebuckleywoodsman78692 жыл бұрын
Man that was a cool video Matt!! Trip of a lifetime If for some reason fishing doesn’t work out for ya u can always B a movie producer!! UR exiting/producing skills are insane!! Thanks for the vid. 👊🏻
@damienbell31552 жыл бұрын
Awesome dude that’s one of the best steelhead fishing in the United States. I have that exact simm waders lol Great video
@Norcal8082 жыл бұрын
Awesome fish Matts! If you get stuck again try cranking down on it and flipping da bail. Sometimes da current and da action from flipping da bail will help it get loose 👍🏽
@christopherlawrence11102 жыл бұрын
I watch your videos all the time you should come out to Pa and do some trout fishing
@mentat13412 жыл бұрын
Great video. I hope the next 2 days were just as successful.
@sixhourdrivemusic2 жыл бұрын
Yo that cut where you show the bear track and then your facial expression had me dyyyyying bro. This video was so epic, had me tearing up at one point tbh. Love life man, following yours is an honor.
@SellsZac2 жыл бұрын
The fall damage red around the screen when you tripped had me snorting my coffee laughing
@luism.raposo51382 жыл бұрын
Be safe! Love you brother.
@jaystayfishing2 жыл бұрын
Aweosme 🔥🔥🔥 you are going to be hooked on steelhead fishing now. Awesome video
@Bearorgan2 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos. You respect the culture but most importantly you respect the animals you're catching.
@aanthonyha2 жыл бұрын
awesome!!! can’t wait to watch
@davids79432 жыл бұрын
Great stuff!!! Happy you were into steeleys straight out... landing net makes a bit easier...
@edquier402 жыл бұрын
Damn good show! over come adversity just to get ashore, hoo rah Matts!
@makergrey2 жыл бұрын
Nice fish! I hooked into a steelie on the Yak while nymphing. Had me into backing in an instant and broke off the 4x. Still the most exciting bit of fishing in a while.
@steelheadchad2 жыл бұрын
Yo, this place for me is on my bucket list to fish! Thanks for sharing!
@Patrickmcmanus19672 жыл бұрын
Nice, I know exactly where you're at, never fished it myself, buddy fishes there quite a bit. Beautiful!!!
@hades4092 жыл бұрын
Hope one day I'll get the chance to fish alongside you 👍🏽
@swampdonkeyoffgrid1902 жыл бұрын
Excellent ! Nothing like fishing in AK !
@A.C._Taylor2 жыл бұрын
Using seaweed to help plug a hole in a boat... I'll have to remember that one. Hopefully Matt payed them enough to at least afford some patches lol.
@bradjones96342 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great trip!
@IMZorkTheDork2 жыл бұрын
Yo Matt, ever thought bout chill vlog style videos where you take it easy at a pier and talk about life and stuff? I know Piers are kinda ehh. I just thought a super low energy video would be fun inbetween the other usual uploads. You're content is amazing and is why i picked up fishing as a hobby 3 years ago.
@Jo_and_HisJK2 жыл бұрын
Or how about a fisherman’s life at the pier fishing group? That would be awesome
@adriantrang46102 жыл бұрын
Great idea
@expressedforlife30182 жыл бұрын
Surprise us sometimes with a link to the next video or blooper reels or somethin..can't wait for the next video 😍
@vanessabaker67472 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 Matt Awesome catch!!!!
@blainehunt4992 жыл бұрын
I just moved to Alaska thanks for tips on steelhead. Love your channel. In the kenai area
@jonnyjap12 жыл бұрын
Thats so sick bro! Sheeeeeeesh!
@glenn68202 жыл бұрын
DUDE, your in Alaska? I just moved up here from the southern San Joaquin. Good times.
@joanneganon71572 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Spot Matt🐦. Congrats on your first Steely🙌. If you've never tried it, let me just say it's the best Fish I've ever eaten💥. JO JO IN VT 💕😄
@joemama-xw1jh2 жыл бұрын
For snags in a river if you have a bottle you can fill it 1/3 full and tie a short piece of line around the neck. To that piece of line tie a snap swivel and attach that rig to your line with snap swivel and let it drift out until it is downstream of your snag and pull. Captain Quinn’s KZbin channel has a video of it called “the geanie in a bottle”. Works very well if your gears not to flossed in between rocks or in wood
@thorstenrusch86522 жыл бұрын
At first i thought, "that sounds very romantic and cozy" but then i saw you walking with all this stuff through the woods :D :D Well next month we will go fishing on the baltic sea. We rented a house directly on the beach in Denmark. Its way easier for us townsfolk. I would definitively break if i´d try hiking with so much luggage :D
@y.a1002 жыл бұрын
Please do more catch and cooks i miss seeing you make fish with tons of butter and avocado ):
@dennisburby85852 жыл бұрын
Loved my Alaska trip. the fishing and the wildlife. The human locals were pretty entertaining, too.