Catching Wild Coho Salmon with Homemade Bait

[@mrshaggard7261]

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We live in speedway Indiana. This is our favorite channel as well!!

[@leosantoro1852]

love your videos and to my suprise i found my mum watching your videos one night and mind you she does not speak a word of english and she still really enjoys your content. such an amazing lifestyle u guys live. much love from Australian

[@judyjenson2918]

turn the translator on

[@noahsizemore1275]

Your mom probably knows how speak more English than you think.

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[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

I had a good laugh, realizing that Australians can't understand Americans speaking, either.

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@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 I don't think it's about American vs Australian English in this case. OP says his mother doesn't speak English.

[@davidmiller8823]

These videos are just a pure delight to watch. Ariel impresses the heck out of me. What a trooper, wading with a strap to pull the boat through shallow water is awesome! My lady of 18 years was just like that. We would hike and fish together, process our venison and clean fish together. She was proud to be my Sous Chef, cutting up all of the vegetables and helping me brine meat and pressure cook. I lost her 7 years ago around Memorial Day and watching Eric and Ariel reminds me of all of those wonderful years with my soul mate Megan.

[@hardenmama1800]

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[@seekhisface1946]

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[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thank you for watching 😁

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[@galindoa21]

Why did the purple cabbage made me think of little shop of horrors 😂 Anyway, love your videos!

[@arleydog1]

What a beautiful fishing trip! This is my favorite channel by far! I have learned so much from both of you! So happy to see the boys, Bo and Bandit, enjoying all the adventure too! Stunning photography/video as always! Love your channel! Meal looked delicious!

[@mariagalloway1053]

😄Eric turns like 10 years old when he catches a fish... the excitement !! I love that enthusiasm 😀

[@tableshaper4076]

Shoutout to Arielle for do so much of the filming. Unfortunate that you get stuck filming so much but on the bright side you do it very well. It all equals out, Eric from what I see definitely cooks the most. So shoutout to Eric for all the fantastic cooking. ✌

[@dorothyallen3614]

I believe Eric said he does the editing also.

[@maisygraham3181]

Seems like Eric does cooking and she does baking.

[@chawkins462]

Glad you were able to use the eggs from the pink my son gave you 😁. Beautiful silvers you both caught as well. Heading to Valdez this weekend and hope to catch some to end our season. Good luck with the rest of your season and will look forward to watching upcoming video's. Channing Hawkins

[@dorothyallen3614]

Thank you for kind and neighborly. They were beautiful fish.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

You guys really helped us out! Good luck in Valdez maybe we will run into you folk again :)

[@chawkins462]

@@SimpleLivingAlaska We headed to Valdez on Friday night and returned Saturday night. We limited out after fishing for a couple of hours in the morning then a couple more hours in the evening. In the morning the bite was good with lures but had to snag in the evening to get the rest of our limit. Good luck to you both when you head down. Be watching out for your next adventures. Will there be a moose hunt in the future? Aloha Channing

[@NuocMamDaily]

You guys are Wicked Awesome... Much love from New England. Boston, Massachusetts...

[@eunicepedrozo3692]

Agree. From Fall River, MA

[@lindamorrison5502]

Absolutely from Swampscott, MA!!

[@chanthechinook7830]

East Boston in da house! Yo!

[@boboallan1]

Lots of Omegas in Coho and they taste amazing. Incredible to be able to catch them in your backyard. Great vlog as always. Thanks for sharing!❤

[@herberthilliker8437]

Eric gets so excited you both have great enthusiasm and that’s what counts and you’re having fun

[@hombredeacero3131]

Magnificent fish from the ones you let go to the ones you kept. I’m always impressed by your vegetable garden I’ve always wondered how much more impressive if you had a longer growing season. Great video as usual

[@louiludog]

Always a good day when Simple Living Alaska uploads! 🎣🏔🏔🏔

[@marlysjcollins8775]

Such a true fishing saga… “we’ve been here for hours and no luck” (full of sadness) then you get a bite… then a catch and it’s a wonderful day LOL

[@downtonviewer]

Awesome fishing. So nice and relaxing. 30:36 A glimpse of the orchard, lookin' pretty good. Could you give us an update on that orchard? I've been wondering how things are growing...or not. Thanks.

[@basictrainer]

I think they mentioned it in their Q&A a few months ago that the orchard didn’t really work out

[@kcollier2049]

I never knew I enjoyed watching ppl fish until I started watching you guys!!

[@alby1410]

I don't think I've heard Eric be so excited and animated before. Just like a kid in a candy store lol. Love your work, appreciate the effort! Cheers, Alby, Bathurst Australia

[@AH-STITCH]

A flying Bandit!! 😂 He’s so adorable ❤️ All three of your critters are, Pepper looks so soft and Beau is so chill and such a good big brother!

[@cjbotkin1]

It's been 2 years... just had to watch this again! Awesome! Coho's are just my favorite thing on the planet.

[@raulmanderson2875]

Watching you guys improve at fishing/everything is awesome. Hope you guys have some good hunting videos this year. Good luck!

[@suzannesnow7485]

Wow, Eric & Arielle, that’s really the first time I’ve seen such a pronounced hump on a (coho?) salmon. I’ve only seen footage of them as they are very near the end of their journey. I learn something new each time I watch an episode. Thanks for bringing comfort and new knowledge to this old teacher as she approaches 3/4 of a century. I live vicariously through your exploits and love how you approach each new endeavor… Thanks for bringing quality to our lives! Simple Living is a gift! 💞

[@MountainManMurphy]

Hi Suzanne, great observation about the huge hump on the salmon. This is actually a pink salmon, as the adult males will get that hump before they spawn. I hope to go fishing for some here in British Columbia soon. Have a great day!

[@duckwacker8720]

Coho get a hooked nose and turn red.

[@cynthia_artistpro]

I am watching your inspiring videos this afternoon, instead of painting! Wow! Time for me to get some painting done and video clips shot for my own KZbin Channel! How do you kids learn so much about your environment to fast? It is wonderful!!

[@marianchristmas4638]

Amazing underwater photography, and I could almost taste the delicious salad and salmon!

[@linf.1357]

That video was really great fun! You took us to a salmon run and explained the whole process very clearly. I love when Eric gets really excited like today. He talks super fast like his words are absolutely bursting to get out and he's jumping around in his waders. Always a pleasure to see your smiles too Arielle, you lift me up! See you again soon! 😃😁🤣🐟

[@julieking4828]

I was so relieved to finally see Beau. I was worrying about him. Seeing the dogs is a highlight of your videos. ❤️

[@Hannahsunshine-]

I absolutely love that moment before you pull the fish up when you can see the outline under the surface. It's been a while since I went fishing, this is making me want to plan a trip soon!

[@metamud8686]

29:29 fishing is one thing .. but .. that cabbage though!!!! Wowiee!

[@leehillaby1706]

23:31 look at that smile! That's victory.

[@KISSESFROMAFRIEND]

I am going to be honest with you, I think watching fishing is like watching paint dry, but I cannot stop watching y’all’s fishing videos. You make them so engaging and dynamic that I can’t wait for fishing season each year. ❤️

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

If you've never caught a fish, I guarantee you'll like watching fishing videos more, after you catch your first.

[@ostrobogulous1]

The underwater filming at the end was a nice touch!!! It always pays to watch all the way to the end!!!

[@annstewart1983]

It’s always a good day when I see a new post from you guys. I love watching you fish and the beautiful scenery, then seeing food prep is the cherry on top. Thank you for sharing your great adventure.

[@bethrizi6509]

Always breathtaking scenery and captivating content. NO clickbait necessary! Thank you both for all your efforts. 🤗 Awesome Coho,Eric!🏆

[@susanapplegate9758]

Fantastic as always…you using the pinks’ eggs to catch the delicious silvers reminded me of my Alaska-born and raised niece (a firefighter too). She and a friend (young teens at the time) were out hiking and fishing around Hope but didn’t have anything with them to carry their catch. So she stuffed every pocket she had with the pinks eggs to get them home. Still makes me laugh - but she is still quite a woodsman ;)

[@hotshot619]

26:53 I always chuckle at backwards hat, use hand to shade face. Awesome trip with a great haul.

[@Мойпуть1968]

Всегда вас смотрю, хоть и не понимаю английский язык) вы молодцы, все аппетитно, все красочно, продолжайте показывать ваши походы на рыбалку!

[@dt3306]

and u guys included the eating part! love those vids the most, when u include enjoying the fruits of ur labor

[@contactsuzi7096]

If you two favorites of mine ever move back to the city I'll stick a fork in my eye and jump off a bridge. I so love fishing and hunting with you...I held dinner back tonight to go fishing...I love your videos and so often there's a surprise...today it was wrapping fish eggs in a mesh bag to lure the silver salmon...and it worked. I've never seen such big salmon. Bon Appetite come winter! xo Suzi

[@philipmorehouse1069]

Wild and beautiful - great fishing. What great memories you all are accumulating. Some day you'll look back at these videos and will say, "we sure lived the life".

[@1307scooter]

Your videos are amazing, the path you chose was risky, but the right one. Thank you for sharing your amazing life.

[@wandagordon6453]

That’s some nice looking salmon. Eric gets so excited when he catches a fish. 😀 Y’all take care and God bless.

[@mikethefireman6696]

The best luck I used to have back in the day for spinning lures was the blue metallic vibram. Worked very well for kings and silvers. I think the blue would kick in their territorial instincts thinking it to be another fish. Fly fishing was usually a purple egg sucking leech. Watching you cure salmon eggs brought back all those memories when I was stationed in Alaska in the 90's and did very much the same thing.

[@RatdogDRB]

Bo knows... Bandit's ready ! Mmmmm... fresh silvers. Delicious.

[@lightandsymbols1111]

I'm a new subscriber and I'm already hooked on your videos. You two have such good energy and I learn loads. Enjoy the fishing and canning videos the most. Will try canning one day. Alaska looks beautiful

[@iartistdotme]

Loved it all but have to give big kudos for the parting underwater shots - amazing.

[@KelJayP]

Nice job! Another aspect of your videos that I love is checking back in a few days to read Viewer Comments. I've learned so much from you and them over the years ~ you have a much appreciated and super knowledgeable group of subs outs there!

[@thebeautyofnatureandanimal1771]

That's a pretty wonderful day out fishing. And, you have the tasty reward of delicious and healthy salmon. Thanks for sharing a great video.

[@findmysoulgarden914]

Omg, I was so excited watching. So exhilarating! Dinner looked yummy! Thanks for sharing this with us!😁✌️

[@EmerickKing-j4o]

Real nice to see Ariel putting the fish back in the water.let it go on its way. Very nice video. Keep that Seen.take care my friends from. The true great white north. 👌 ❤.

[@joannlynch9910]

Hearing the running river and such a sunny day, I feel like I’m right there with you. BTW, I’m in Florida, so couldn’t be further away from AK. I never miss a video from you guys. God bless you with abundance!😘🙏🏻

[@dorothyallen3614]

Great catches and the meal was delicious looking

[@tandyjenkins7495]

I’m glad you take your dogs with you. The fish are so beautiful.

[@donaldeugenealford4080]

Beautiful scenery,looks like a great time to fish. Best of luck to u. I like how u spoil your 🐕 s. Nice salmon catch Eric and Ariel,the look on your faces is priceless.👍👍

[@PeterKNoone]

It's like magic.......your cooking always makes me so hungry.

[@akindofmagick]

Gorgeous yummy dinner on those pretty blue plates! What an exciting day of fishing!!

[@edwardroberts2997]

Hello, How have no Idea how much I love watching to two do your thing THANK YOU

[@billparker987]

There you go again. Making us feel bad,!!! Just don't stop,!!!!!! "LOVE YA GUYS".

[@kochmawas1954]

Ein schönes Leben habt ihr dort . Danke für den Film . LG

[@AM-br4ix]

Another lovely video! Love your dog and think you both are wonderful folks!!

[@markbrown6236]

What a combo of hard work and fun with a payoff of fresh Salmon.

[@DeirdreHickey-nx8nt]

I know the fish is outstanding, but I have to say your veggies are something else. Well done guys. Eat well and enjoy. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sarah082177]

Your job is getting good food to put in for winter

[@DwightCarter-z7d]

Again I Loved our fishing trip, Thank You

[@hannayoung9657]

Fresh salted salmon roe, a favourite from my childhood.

[@schmoonkie]

Just spent my entire day fishing ( successfully). Then came back to camp and enjoyed your video. That dinner at the end looked wonderful. You worked hard for all of it. Congrats.

[@staceyhazelett2397]

Love the way you keep trying! End result: Score! That dinner looked amazing, and beautiful river footage!

[@carolinesemple2298]

Congrats on getting them huge salmon. Then you go to the one stop vegetable shop in the garden. Can’t get fresher than that. Enjoys every bite

[@charleswhalen7290]

Look up “egg loop knot” for keeping the skein on the hook so you can ditch the spawn sack mesh. A sliding float works better for salmon. Deepen up until you find bottom then come up 6”-12”. Coho will bite eggs in water with far less visibility than what you were fishing.

[@carolyngregory9354]

Wow. I don’t think the pooches were as excited as the two of you. Fun time in Alaska.

[@billmcconnell1737]

Made my nite when the video popped up on my phone. Just came in from mowing. I enjoy all your adventures. From the video skills to the editing. To many people miss the journey an focus on having to get a limit to make it a successful trip an that just isn't so. That's what i enjoy about you two. You do so well meshing it all together. An love the cooking portion at the end. Also like how ya scraped the fish clean not wasting anything. Excellent video

[@cindymoore9096]

I may have been binge watching your videos too much, but when you were at the neat little camping spot with the outhouse, all I really saw on my tiny phone screen was what looked like red dotted bushes to Eric’s left. Immediately I found myself yelling, “Wait! Are those watermelon berries?!”.

[@craigdundas8721]

Early morning late before dark best for coho fishing

[@mamalongsplants1559]

I love to watch those fishing shows I go back and look at them. I remember when I used to go it's so relaxing and so much fun every really had a good time on this one.

[@cynthia_artistpro]

Love your dogs! they are such happy people just being with you!

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These two being me out of my depression when they drop a video I love watching y'all ❤️

[@chanthechinook7830]

Me2! But now I’m microdosing mushrooms 🍄 and wow! My depression is lifting!

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

You should learn how to catch fish in a local river... trout, perhaps. It's easy and extremely good for your mental health. Plus, you can take them home and have a good meal.

[@earlcahn3688]

Now that's entertainment! Thanks guys.

[@MyMason100]

Man, I'm in Central Florida and I would give anything to be there fishing that spot !! Fabulous !!

[@comandantemaya]

The purple cabbage is so beautiful!

[@jaynegossett6638]

You two blow me away every time I watch one of your videos. I know I have said this before, but it is like being right there with you in the boat. I know the excitement and anticipation around every bend in the water. And the food you make is always so delicious looking, I find myself putting together the same ingredients here in Tennessee and think of you both while eating them. Where are we going fishing next?

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Hi 👋I am sorry if this sounds weird but you wrote such a nice and interesting comment on here and I like it. Obviously you are a positive person. If it’s alright with you I’d love to be friends.

[@torceridaho]

those last shots of the salmon in the water were awesome...

[@rayperry4666]

Nothing beats catching fish! The worst day fishing beats the best day working!! The two of you are so lucky to be able to live the life style that you do! Another great video!

[@Dzidekification]

You have prepared probably the best supper under the Alaskan skies. Love the way you are living in Alaska.

[@lucdeslauriers1021]

Lucky! Salmon,what a good taste! We love so much your videos!Salutations cordiales depuis le nord du Québec au Canada.

[@timmccaffery4826]

Dinner brought to you by the bounty of the great state of Alaska! Well done! Salut!

[@8thspirit]

My day just become better. Thank you.

[@cynthia_artistpro]

All I can say is, WOW!!!

[@joylovingyeshua5861]

I just love you guys and wish we could live like you! 💙

[@CresswellTim]

Always a pleasure seeing you guys doing what you do whatever it is, whether it's fishing,farming or foraging, It's just nice to be along for the ride. All the best.

[@gigigio2496]

Your excitement when you catch a big fish never gets old!!!

[@caraoosterhouse7348]

Wow! Dinner looks delicious and hard won. Cool footage at the end. Thanks for the video.

[@Kaddis1936]

So happy for both of you. You fish so hard never giving up. FISH ON🎣🎣🎣

[@johnsabat3553]

Congrats!! Nice fish. I really enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work.

[@jamescash8051]

I just moved from my 90 acre ranch back to the city and we lkke to watch your videos to remind us of home. Thank you. You have wonderful camera skills and beautiful content.

[@sylviamiron3479]

I love watching your adventure it’s so relaxing. Awesome catch. Keep it coming So much fun to watch. Thanks 💕

[@essentrinkenaapipi]

oh my, what a meal and so well deserved

[@burninghair]

The poor doggo's almost became fish bait with that crazy boat driving! haha Lol! Beautiful fish! The ramen thing threw me for a sec, but the meal looked yummy!

[@curtissheppard9006]

I love all your videos but I’m especially fond of the fishing, stuff I’ll never get to do but it sure is fun watching you do it.

[@nancyrobertson550]

Great new video. I have enjoyed all of your videos. Thanks for sharing your beautiful and wonderful life. Thanks from Texas USA

[@thebbehabstra216]

Wonderful video again! Looking forward to a bee (inwintering) video. All the best from Rotterdam (The Netherlands)!

[@jamesaigler285]

Hello again you two.another pleasure to watch video. Enjoy

[@Mericel1]

I love how you still get excited catching salmon