Dolly Varden in Alaska - Episode 2 of the Western Native Trout Challenge

[@CplMAC1144]

This has to be one of the most entertaining fishing videos I have ever seen. What great fun! I don’t know how many times I smiled when you guys were cheering.

[@tenkararodco]

Haha glad you enjoyed it. We really just want to share the fun and stoke. We debated keeping a few things in there but ultimately was all part of the day!

[@TavinMarlorVideos]

Such an awesome fish!! Classic Tuna, takin emergency dumps on the river!!

[@tenkararodco]

Ya except I think most of it got on his waders haha

[@rachelwhite4421]

Sealed the deal with the bald eagle. What a moment. Loved the bright salmon too.

[@tenkararodco]

Haha exactly. Once that eagle flew overhead we were complete!

[@alem1583]

Y'all out there having a ball. A PSA that this is fun. Love it.

[@tenkararodco]

Whats the point if its not fun!

[@michellemartin1937]

My friends Son lives in Alaska and sends his mom all kind of different sea food☺️Great video guy’s!!!!!

[@tenkararodco]

So jealous! Let us know if they need our address!

[@stevewalcott9546]

You guys are definitely livin the dream! Ive fished the Kenai for sockeyes, and it was fantastic, but now I’m kicking myself for not going after those Dolly’s! Great video!

[@tenkararodco]

Next time you go you will have to go for some!

[@kevans2337]

I don't really watch fishing videos but you guys have so much fun. I wish I could send my husband with you. He needs to have fun.

[@tenkararodco]

Send him on over!

[@tenkaragenki]

Very well done and slick video!! 🙌 The DOLLY is a beautiful fish! And Tuna poopin too! 🤣🤣🤣 You guys have the life! Can't wait for the Grayling!

[@tenkararodco]

Haha ya sometimes you just gotta capture all the shenanigans. The grayling video won't be as many fish or big fish but still a great time!

[@gokofly]

Looking forward to seeing what you think of WA State. Thanks for putting together this series!

[@tenkararodco]

The WA state episode should be coming out in about 2 weeks. It was a fun one for sure! Definitely a lot different than the AK ones we have been putting out but in a good way.

[@Yetimai50]

Love the Kenai! We go every year in May to see my nephew a d fish for big rainbows

[@tenkararodco]

Sounds awesome. How is the fishing in May?

[@derekslyter7395]

Awesome video! Can’t wait til the next! Just got my first tenkara-the beartooth-and have been enjoying tossing it around the local water!

[@tenkararodco]

The Beartooth is so fun. How has it been going?

[@derekslyter7395]

@@tenkararodco Loving it so far! Only caught twigs but hoping to get on some redbands in southern idaho this weekend!

[@NorthweSteelheadJunkies]

Funny must of us are trying to catch trophy rainbows, dolly's and article char are the consolation prize. ;)

[@tenkararodco]

Definitely trying to catch those too! Check out our Alaskan Rainbow video if you haven't already. Dollys just don't get enough love!

[@NorthweSteelheadJunkies]

@tenkararodco awesome videos guys! Just busting your chops you guys look like you had an absolute blast!

[@UR2Compliant]

All catch n' release huh? As a home chef, I'd be making jerky and smoking all of it ;) Subbed!

[@tenkararodco]

No when we go to Alaska we usually bring home salmon to smoke for sure!

[@michaelcapurso]

Wow amazing. Really pushing the limit with Tenkara in current like that given size of the fish. What rods were used? Any new rods/products coming out soon?

[@tenkararodco]

We typically use 3x tippet on the bigger trout and the rods definitely hold up! We mainly use the Rocky, Teton Zoom, or Sawtooth for Alaska. Its pretty open there so you can use the longer rods and they are still beefy enough to land those bigger fish.

[@anaechenique7513]

Hey guys, what rods were you fishing? Saw the Rocky and Teton Zoom and a white rod???

[@tenkararodco]

Ya mostly the Rocky, Teton Zoom, Sawtooth, and then we were using an older model called the Grand Teton at one point.

[@anaechenique7513]

@@tenkararodco whats the beefiest tippet you can use on the rocky or Teton zoom?

[@jondixon1392]

Lighting Creek

[@norcaltenkara]

@3:33 is that the dolly dance?

[@norcaltenkara]

Nevermind, it came at @6:59 🤣

[@tenkararodco]

I believe that one is the which fish do I net dance

[@georgea.9684]

Great vid but less talking more fishing would be even better…

[@tenkararodco]

Thanks for the feedback! Sometimes people say more talking less fishing so we are just trying to find the right balance.

[@georgea.9684]

@@tenkararodco LOL, what kind of a lunatic would say that? 🤣 Never the less it’s a great vid. Keep ‘em coming guys…. 👍🏻

[@georgea.9684]

Oh, and please get a good shot of the fish before the release.