*Catch, Cook and Camp* BOAT-IN ONLY CRABBING ADVENTURE!

[@IAmAllAboutJesus]

Can we just take a moment and just appreciate how much effort this fisherman does in videography. We got to see a shot of him coming in on the sandy beach. Which means he already landed, set up his camera, went back out into the water so he could show us, his viewers, of him coming into the place were he planned to camp. This is pure entertainment dedication I cannot say how awesome this all is.

[@dynamicphotography_]

Truth. It can be tedious work. But looks great at the end of the day.

[@joelling9958]

I think he just landed his drone for that shot.

[@July4.1776]

@@joelling9958 wrong, you can see his tripod in the drone shot.

[@CrabdadCJ]

👏👏 Well said sir.

[@JohnKV97]

yep, ive noticed that too in pretty much majority of his videos. He takes his time to do that for us which is awesome of him.

[@jghost9]

"Another female don't need her" YEEEET!

[@FishermansLife]

hahaha didnt even think it was funny!

[@jghost9]

@@FishermansLife You are a funny dude! Great content brother. Hopefully we get more!

[@MrSwifty21]

@@FishermansLife I got 99 problem but she ain't one

[@janeintherain1480]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEET

[@dimeandbiggie353]

Nobody: .. Fisherman's life: somebody left their crab snare Person that came back to their crab snare: damn I cant catch any luck with these crabs

[@brugdabidbrug3671]

No music, no over exaggeration, just you and the sounds of nature, truly wholesome content

[@moondog-HMB]

DUDE. You are living a dream you'll remember for the rest of your days. Enjoy the times.

[@wrath231]

I know. Im surprised there's not more guys out there doing it. Awesome time.

[@MtzClan]

"Dude, no friggin way..." So glad to see you again bud.

[@bobzhou9379]

Senses something edible “dude imma go get it rn”

[@Maadevv]

Literally 😊😂

[@benjah8407]

Thanks for being safe out there. Lost my dad a few years back when his boat flipped on a fishing trip and he wasn't wearing a life jacket which would've saved his life. You don't want your family to ever get that call my dude, it's a tough one to get. Keep havin' fun, teaching us and being safe. Cheers man.

[@jackspade2576]

That is so true. I've had to make that call, sorry you had to receive one!

[@jussitikkuri6991]

Amen.... Safety first .. Expect the unexpected. Like a rogue line getting caught up in the prop. Or ramming into logs .

[@lifeofeels8271]

You're hilarious..."Dude, maybe I can catch some frogs and eat some frogs." Lol Nice Matts

[@iFishSLO]

haha, I was just about to post that too! Had me laughing pretty hard.

[@christianwilliams8967]

Things like this are how I know he blows tree

[@Janpva.]

Luckly he didnt here a dog barking or a cat..

[@udninama]

Most of this video: "don't need her"

[@charlescoult]

Too real.. too real...

[@highlymegan]

LMAO this hits too hard

[@NWFishingSecrets]

😂 👌

[@lordlemond1350]

“Another female, don’t need her” *Chucked!!* You just earned a subscriber

[@tho464]

“Im just trying to get it up”. We hear you brother.

[@belleomalley1022]

No need to be sorry about lack of uploads! We’re happy we get any!! I love your uploads!!

[@stripemohawk1]

“I see em bussin over dur” 😂😂😂

[@callumbarker2115]

I love this dudes enthusiasm. When he sees the bait and then when he hears the frog. Wholesome as hell. Love you bro.

[@skyalchemist0]

Dude. The production quality and videography of this vid is on another level. Nice job man.

[@hittaque]

ive been following this amazing channel since about 200k and i love how he has never changed his attitude, tone or ways in general because of the amount of subs hes gained.

[@surferguy837]

Drone shot of u crusin by with the tent in the boat was hilarious!

[@MikeEsco]

Gotdamn that shot had me rolling on the floor. JUST A MAN AND HIS TENT ON HIS BOAT

[@tho464]

😂😂 Watching the red bouy glide on by. He was like “wassup?” As he cruised on past.

[@tuomasholo]

Your drone shots really help put the landscape in perspective.

[@b_are]

when he got hype over the herring, it was lit. had me cheering on his throws too

[@mdntwriter59]

I am so proud of you! I was there when you started with the poke polin'-now you have over a million subs! God bless you my brother! keep up the good work.

[@joontoob1428]

I don’t care what anyone says.... you’re the OG of fishing vloggers from The Bay. I appreciate the time and effort as well as the knowledge you put in the videos. 🍻

[@piets2744]

This man when he hears or sees literelly any animal "alright im gonna eat this boy"

[@Astro.mp3407]

I haven't gone fishing in a long time, not since I was really young, so I don't really know much about fishing, but I really love this guy's videos.

[@tree_monkey87]

I was like “oh cool, a seal.. Oh sh*t! His other pot!!” LOL

[@ExpletoryOrb]

Loved this one! Really chill, beautiful surroundongs, pro editing and all the angles. great as usual

[@Critical_mtb]

What a rollercoaster of emotions near the end. I felt sad about the lost pod and like a miracle it pops up. 🍻👍😱😆

[@johnbruner9684]

Nice video Matt. Tomales Bay is awesome but the mouth by Dillon Beach can be dangerous and the tide rips to much for a good crab catch.

[@carizma2988]

He just seems so happy with his life I love it he seems so calm and happy yk I want a life like that♡︎

[@valerieneal2747]

So good to see you out on the water again..l I appreciate you being here sharing what you do. Your knowledge is essential for the serious and dedicated fisherman.

[@leomonteiro8864]

have to be careful in tomales Bay there's a lot of eel grass that will wrap around your ropes and sink your buoys too

[@ongta1265]

This is the best crabbing, outdoor, camping, whatever video man. The best!

[@mistermolop]

This is like therapy for me. Relaxation!

[@loganmcnabb2090]

love this channel so much. I leave it and then find myself coming back and rediscovering it all the time

[@chazc354]

Man this was an amazing video, watched your channel for awhile and gotta say, you killed it! Catching crab right out the sea, camping and cooking. The fisherman’s life is the good life!

[@JoeTheGons]

Prob my new favorite video. These adventure style vids where you go out and try something new are the best. Informative, but also a good watch. Thanks man!

[@jamesloerzel4377]

Long time no see.... glad you back, you're one of.my favorites.

[@henryman5809]

hahaha

[@dhpanko]

Hey Matts! Great video, as always. I've camped at that very spot. I often take a 15 foot aluminum boat out in that bay and have a pretty good anchoring technique. I drop a DANFORTH anchor (common man, get a good anchor. It will save your butt if you have a mechanical failure) out I then drive into the beach. Make sure the anchor is set properly - this is important given the amount of sea grass in that bay. I get another long rope and tie it to the stern or bow. I secure this line to something substantial at night (ideally a tree but another anchor works - just don't stub your tow on it at night). Keep this line slack. The hot tip is to disconnect the fuel line from your engine (not the tank) and put the motor in reverse at idle. I ghost ride the whip out off of the beach while paying out line - the engine runs out of gas in about 30 seconds. This way the boat is anchored out safely and you have it secured to a slack line on shore. This way, if your fishing departure is at low tide you can always pull in the boat as you walk up current on the beach and off you go. Keep the content coming. Love it!

[@tox9356]

You got an amazing personality on camera, glad you found success doing something you love

[@stevenmatchett252]

You are a genius with the drone footage! It's all really well done! You've got a real talent! Not to mention that fishing and boating and filming and narrating! I'm always very impressed by Your videos! Great entertainment and knowledgeable. I can't count the things I've learned from You! God bless You and Your Channel!

[@bayareachillin]

Matts this was a fantastic video. It made me laugh a few times and I appreciate your genuine enthusiasm. I remember fishing that same area as a boy in my grandpas boat. Good memories and thank you for this.

[@MrDanielP84]

Camping, fishing and crabbing...that’s a good trip right there 🙌🏻

[@filipe5534]

11:28 the way he just casually throws them back into the water always gets me lol

[@thelaughingseagull1060]

You always keep it real 😍 from the all crab dinner morning after 'run' of shame, to the laundry detergent buoy.... You rock!!!

[@Blimoh]

I get so excited when u post, most relaxing videos

[@smirk_beats]

My wife bought me two Fisherman's Life hats for Valentines! I absolutely love them! Keep it up man!

[@johntkearns]

Hope to see you out there this year. I'm there a few times a month. Be cautious on that bar crossing. The swell will break across it, people have died out there.

[@KeenynB]

The only youtuber that I don’t skip through the video

[@abc123lov7]

for real. hes smart and don't cuss...good show

[@alankerlidou2591]

Fisherman's life hearing a noise "Yo, is that a bear? Imma get me bear meat for dinner" hahahaha

[@krga94c]

Matt, I'm not sure if a lot of people realize your cinematography skills. But I can tell that you put a lot of thought and work into your shots and view perspective. This adds a tremendous value to all your content overall, making them more educational and enjoyable to watch, and definitely one of the reasons I'm a solid prescriber. I appreciate the hard work and excellent commentary on all your videos, my friend.👍

[@thatonedude1394]

26:52 when I tell you I was screaming "LOOK BEHIND YOU ITS RIGHT BEHIND YOU!". I was sooo happy when he noticed it lol

[@LoneWolf10-12]

That part was funny, it just snuck up on him lol

[@acoustiquila]

The complexity added lots of interest for me; boating, fishing, camping, crabbing, hazards, safety, casting, preserved bait, net casting for herring, nice job! The frost and morning dew...I’m almost there!

[@lordjolly2267]

17:20 You know Matts one of the guys when he just keeps the tent set up and rides the boat chillin like it's nothing 😂

[@26155101]

When ever i feel like going fishing, but then I remember I have zero experience or knowledge I like to watch this channel and fish through these videos. Not the same satisfaction but man do I enjoy these.

[@Matt-ql1cj]

Man quality is skyrocketing🚀

[@leftydiablo]

It's great to see you back. What a beautiful location. Thank you for sharing this.

[@johnc6228]

HEY, Thanks for all your cool vids. 👍

[@craign7995]

Another great video Matt. Here's a couple of technical thoughts. Crabs don't like a fast current. They especially don't like a differential between high and low tides being so high. The movement of water causes them to hunker down, usually burying themselves in the sand or muddy bottom. I bet if you went back to the same spot when the tide differentials are narrow, you'd have a lot more crab in your pots. The sketchy water you encountered at the mouth of the ocean was a change of tide going up against the incoming swell. Anyone who has fished the mouth of the Columbia River knows the feeling of being in a boing pot of water. It's a freaky feeling. Thank you for another fun video. Keep 'em coming!

[@sooga3996]

this man is living his best life lmao he looks so happy

[@thomassmith8192]

To say I'm a novice fisherman would be an understatement but I love this channel. Especially the cooking, that I am good at lol

[@darylbiggs5462]

If that small boat gets stuck on land from high tide you’d probably be able to get it back in the water with small logs underneath it to roll it

[@ohaya1]

The filming and video production is out of this world, so entertaining!

[@LumixLeo]

"dude they're right there, they're right there,,," *Sniff* "oh ma god that crab smells really good"

[@DinoPwn]

I would love to see some live streams going for your camping adventures. Just a thought.

[@joeyaltman2747]

agreed but where he was has no service

[@sunpark1970]

저야ㅐㅔㅔㅔ

[@sunpark1970]

@@joeyaltman2747 ㅓㅓㅐㅐㅣㅣㅔㅔㅔㅔㅔ

[@just_survi-van]

A lot of people in BC don't use fish because it attracts seals so well, that might be what is moving your traps and getting them stuck! Thank you for the best fishing videos, much love

[@esssparteros6192]

I like the way you toosed em crab back in the water..😂😂

[@IdoBerg]

i would love to see more camping videos like this one with the boat man! it was amazing!

[@charlescoult]

"All that... It's current..." Why yes, that is an accurate statement. 😆 Idk why but that made me laugh

[@Heartlis]

Oooo such a great video! When I saw the red one just floating to your direction I got so happy hahahaha no lost and some pretty great catches! Amazing!

[@laundry08]

Homeboy making a run with a pitched tent on deck lol!

[@hightunnel2723]

Crabbing videos are my fav. They’re most satisfying 😇

[@ispeedinwater]

Damn that was a Charles Barkley guarantee on the "tomorrow morning" herring!!

[@FishermansLife]

hahahaha shoot...they deceived me!

[@nickmuffin1722]

I can't believe it's almost 3 years of me watching this channel. Keep up the good work man! 👏

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Nipply!! 🏕❄️

[@ratstograts]

Thrilling videography. Really appreciate your work, your skills, your joy and gratitude. Keep it up.

[@jujubean3072]

I love watching him yeet the crabs back into the ocean. "Don't need her" YEET.

[@goead]

Cringe

[@nontasanastasios7612]

what a genuine man you are, feel proud my man

[@wesleypierre8227]

"Female, dont need her, nother female, don't need her". The life and times of A Fisherman's Life

[@furly37]

This was such and awesome video to watch with my kids. I grew up and they grew up going to this bay to crab. I have lost pots the same way you did. My dad, son and I camped on that first beach you were going to camp on during one opening Dungeness season. We recently moved out of state so this was very nostalgic for us and as always you knocked it out with your video, commentary, and positive attitude.

[@OffTheHookFishing]

YO! glad the video turned out good! Crazy how you found those pots at the end. Nice to see my Porta Bote making a guest appearance in the distance at 1:53 It was a pleasure seeing you out on the water!

[@FishermansLife]

Nice meeting you out there too! Still scared me seeing you way out there in the portaboat! Besafe brotha!

[@MrBollivar]

This is my first time watching your videos. WOW!!! I will half to play catch up with your great videos. You are a true outdoorsman. You have hooked me. Keep em coming. My deepest respect.

[@gogetta104]

28:27 that’s what he said lmao 😂 all I’m trying to do is get it up hahahaha

[@kumaboyy.7443]

We are learning from Matts mistakes! You always have unique adventures! Enjoyed it!

[@rhinestonecowboy_]

Once I get out of the military I want to do something like this for a month or two

[@exploringwithsolwalk3726]

I love the crab-cam, and I appreciate your respect for fishing regulations. Great video, thanks!

[@_Kere_]

"Sometimes when you win, you really lose, and sometimes when you lose, you really win, and sometimes when you win or lose, you actually tie, and sometimes when you tie, you actually win or lose." Got lucky getting them pots back lol.

[@rustmas]

been watching you for years now by far my favorite youtube channel for catch n cooks

[@jttraina4516]

I actually felt myself get a little anxious, when I saw you walk away from an UNSECURED BOAT.

[@robbroche2303]

LOVE BOAT AND KAYAK VIDEOS, made my day seeing you upload this!!! thanks!

[@Malvarez909]

I'm over here eating hot pockets while my dude is eating crabs. FML, I need a new profession haha.

[@dazer_6268]

Enjoy watching these videos when I’m on break or when I’m eating my food

[@adriantrang4610]

Dude he started to smoke something after getting those crab

[@imalec]

dude that's a frog... ribbit ribbit ribbit

[@LegitElf123]

Bro I’m glad I wasn’t the only one I see the eyes😂

[@electricbaitspnw224]

Idk about anybody else but I want to see him go steelhead fishing, btw epic video always love ur uploads.

[@HexRoy]

Keeping crabs alive overnight: They will actually die faster in a bucket of stagnant water because of the limited supply of oxegen. What I do for blue crabs on the east coast is just throwing some damp seaweed on top and to keep them in the shade.

[@KoonceTodd]

Exactly. Far better to just throw them on top of ice and make them sleep til your ready to cook.

[@xxoczukxx]

@hexroy is that all you do? I bring blues home keep em in a cooler with a damp towel and ice packs but i still end up with some dead in the morning (some with limbs removed by other crabs) What can i do to keep them alive better??

[@KoonceTodd]

​@@xxoczukxx If the cooler stays ice cold, the ones that do die wouldn't have been dead long and they won't degrade in quality. I wouldn't do it for long stints, but overnight is fine.

[@TrialanError]

Thanks for doing something different. Gives fishing a new outlook.

[@Jo_and_HisJK]

Man about time bro lol Did you really say “ribbit ribbit ribbit” tho? Lmao!!

[@Sivle__]

Yessss I love seeing my favorite fishing channels at 1 mil. Congrats

[@danielg6589]

Would love to see you do some freshwater fishing even at stocked lakes/ponds! Especially if you’re getting skunked from the ocean shore

[@thetyrannousdinosaur]

I use a "running line“ anchor system for my boat. It goes: Anchor, chain, big stainless ring, long loop of rope (maybe 120ft). Then you set the achor when you come into the beach, tie the boat on to the loop of rope and then pull it out using the other side of the loop. Then just pin the rope at the beach. There are videos on it

[@peterlu4431]

Firstly, we accept your apology for not posting more videos :). And Secondly, everything you see or hear, your first thought is to eat it, herring and frogs haha. Keep it up :)