Fall Steelhead BOBBER DOWNS - November Float Fishing 2023

Thanks everyone!

[@darkspruce]

You never seemed awkward. 32,000 subscribers is nothing to sneeze at. I'd say you have been very successful.

[@FishFray]

Ha, I appreciate that!

[@only_pbs_]

Best salmon and steelhead producer of all time your videos taught me a lot throughout the years thank you

[@FishFray]

Thanks, means a lot!

[@AdventureChasing]

Great video, Davis. Congratulations on an awesome KZbin channel and inspiring/teaching countless anglers. It’s sad to see you go but I completely understand. I wish you the best and see you on the water bud👊

[@FishFray]

Thanks for your understanding over the years Kyle. Appreciate the message, see you out there on the water

[@budreichert3155]

I watch videos for the first time and it was your last one you said I really enjoyed it so thank you very much

[@MAiNiiAk]

I teared up. Hopefully one day I meet you out on the water. Wishing you the very best from Toronto Canada.

[@rustyshackleford6942]

Thank you for all that you have done i love your videos wish you the best

[@MIFishingGuy]

Fray, I just want to thank you for inspiring in me the want to fish again, some 5-6 year ago I discovered your videos, but hadn't fished since I was just a kid. My dad never taught me how to fish with anything other than a bobber and worms, and you were my first exposure to any other way of fishing. I'd just moved over to West Michigan at that point in life, and have spent the past years just getting out there and fishing every chance I could. It has become a lifestyle for me at this point, and I have you to thank for it. Spending time with family and friends in the outdoors is how life should be, there's nothing better. Best of luck on your career and adventures, and don't forget to get out there and fish every chance you get, it's those memories that will be with you forever!

[@liamferguson4199]

Where in Michigan are you from?? I’m in Brownstown right on Lake Erie near Canada

[@FishFray]

Awesome story, Fishing has always led to my happiest experiences and sharing it with others has been very rewarding! Thank you for the message

[@MIFishingGuy]

@@liamferguson4199 I'm originally from the SE in the suburbs of Detroit, then moved over to GR fresh out of college. That's where I started watching Fray's videos and caught the bug, west side is the best side.

[@BillMikesAnglingAdventures]

Nice way to end it with some great Bobber Downs and leaping Steelhead 👍👍

[@FishFray]

Glad we were able to make it happen!

[@bwayne965]

Thank you for the videos over the past few years! It has been awesome watching and I might be over on the maumee one of these years trying to catch walleye. Hopefully I run into you if I do. Keep fishing fray, it has been great watching you from here in PA.

[@michaelshindle4006]

Thanks for the great work, and information. Best wishes on your future endeavors …

[@markcomisky7106]

I give you credit from Ontario Canada tight lines...

[@mitchseguin4959]

Thanks for your work. Best of luck in your career. I went to school and obtained a diploma as a fish and wildlife tech which culminated in a 40 yearr career in the fisheries and environmental protection field.

[@FishFray]

That's awesome, thank you!

[@joshe9909]

Good luck to you in your career path! Thank you for all your videos very awesome content….

[@davidjones4963]

All the best, Fray. I have enjoyed your videos Good luck in the future.

[@9kluv46]

Youre breaking my heart fray 😞 since i was a young boy i would alwas get excited for salmon run and steelhead cohos hopefully i see you on the river one day thank you so much for uploading and trying your best to keep up you truly brought a true smile to my face i pray for the best for yoi fray im not asking just saying maybe keep us updated on Instagram thank you fray we will miss you man see you one day ❤

[@jaystayfishing]

I enjoyed watching your videos. Enjoy your next adventure

[@765gg4321]

Wanted to add my thanks for all the high quality, entertaining, and instructional videos over the years. Thank you for championing ethical, clean fishing. Your videos time and time again debunked what I believed when I started Great Lakes salmon and trout fishing in Southeast WI - that these migratory fish don't bite once they are in the urban rivers. It has been so rewarding to learn from the videos, apply it on the water, and see that bobber drop. I also lived vicariously through your videos quite a bit during busy times at work, so thank you for cranking out the content during peak seasons. Wishing you the best!

[@Drewsfishingtrips]

All the reasons you gave for leaving KZbin I totally respect and get I myself wanted to film more this year and ended stressing more about it then actually fishing and it sucked. When I went out with friends I didn’t film and it brought a lot of fun back into it that was missing in it. I still enjoy filming it though. I’ll probably keep doing so til I feel the same way as you. I wish you nothing but success in the future my guy and enjoy the fishing we are extremely lucky to have the fisheries we do. If you’re ever up my way of WNY look me up, I’ll be glad to take you and fish it up here my guy. Best of luck and thank you so much for the memories my guy!

[@FishFray]

Good luck with your fishing and filming, do what feels right and makes you happy!

[@joshuapoley7604]

I'm happy for you fray and sad at the same time. lol I'll miss your videos, man. Something I've always looked forward to every week 🥲 Tight lines, bud!

[@FishFray]

Thank you!

[@Skank_Hunt42]

Good luck and take care of yourself and your family

[@FishFray]

Thank you!

[@samp3087]

Sad to see you go man. Great channel, great content. You always did it with a lot of class. See you on the water man.

[@tnguyen2738]

Good luck to you.Thanks for your videos. ❤

[@mikemckelvey4709]

Was a pleasure meeting you on the river years ago and you showing me some awesome legal ways to catch fish I love my centerpin and you showed me a lot that day ya might not remember me but I’m thankful for you and I’ll always remember thanks again and god speed maybe I’ll see ya agin some day oh by the way I’m still awful at casting the centerpin but I still catch a lot of kings and steelhead someday I’ll get it down lol

[@FishFray]

Ha, nice to meet you and hope to see you out there again, tight lines !

[@user-kf4yl9qu8m]

Amazing that double fin clipped roamed the big waters for 3-4 years then returned...gotta respect these fish..love ya Fray!

[@YSOSERIOUS596]

Great job Fray. All the vids were well put together. One of my favorites were the cohos chasing marabou streamers. Cheers Bro. Good luck.

[@FishFray]

Those were good times! Thank you!

[@bencluster627]

Fray, wishing you the best ! Hope you make a ton of money! And catch lots of fish! Go to Alaska you will love it there! ✌

[@captainniles8345]

Thank You for everything you have done with this channel! Been a fan, since the beginning :) Wishing you nothing but the best with your future endeavors....CHEERS!

[@jimplantinga6288]

Thanks, from one of the guys that watches, but rarely comments. Your videos are well done and quite interesting. I'd be lying if I said, I didn't learn from you... LOL Good luck with your career, I hope you make a difference. I feel our DNR, in Michigan, is broken and in need of repairs. Anyway, thanks again, and good luck!

[@FishFray]

I appreciate the message, thanks !

[@michaelschardine3043]

Thanks so much for sharing man, ive learned so much from rig set up, fish handling, conditions, reading water, ect. Wish you the best man and hope to see you on the river

[@FishFray]

Thank you, see you out there!

[@fishinwithginger4588]

Great angler and amazing teacher , even if your not making videos anymore you’ve made to your name. I don’t think a single steelhead angler out there doesn’t know who you are. And we thank you for your countless videos and countless hours and commitment to the fishery.

[@mjsantarelli]

Thank you, Fray! Good luck with whatever you do in the future.

[@FishFray]

Thank you for watching!

[@truenorthangler]

You’ve inspired a lot of people, young and old, to take up fishing and do it in an enjoyable way. Doing videos is not easy, I can understand that aspect. I do it for something to look back on when we all get older, re-live the memories. I also understand and agree with you on simply just getting out to fish without preparing and having to record a lot of footage to make a video. I wish you nothing but the best, Fray. Thank you for your great videos and inspiration.

[@FishFray]

Thank you! The memories are definitely a nice bonus from filming

[@pasarea999]

I've always looked forward to your videos. Good luck man

[@Qietman]

I've watched your videos and been a subscriber from the very start. You've made a huge impact on me, and my friends and family in Michigan. I have fished your techniques and locations for these past years now, with great success. I even drove around and fished the campus just for fun. You've been educational and entertaining from the start, and obviously have a great heart and a fantastic future. I hope you will still occasionally post up a video now and then, just for old time's sake. Thanks again!

[@FishFray]

Really appreciate the message, glad my videos were able to help you out and provide some entertainment!

[@benjaminbabus6466]

Watched you for years brother will miss you tremendously hope life treats you well and you can eventually circle back to bless us all much love and tight lines from New Jersey

[@MrDEREKMYERS]

Thank you Fray. Happy life.

[@subi-mangreg8154]

Thank you for taking us along fishing and teaching! Hope to see you out there some time 👍

[@stephenkachmar1391]

Thank you Fray, and please know that you will be missed. Best wishes for a successful career in your filed of study. I am certain it will all come together for you. Patience and persistence are excellent traits!

[@BrankoFlyFish]

Thanks for all you did and all the tips & tricks you have shared. Best of luck to you in your future endeavors !

[@closetgrower]

Loved your videos. Made me feel like I was out on the water with a true expert. Thanks for teaching everything you have taught us. Wish youtube would have blown you up. You deserve it

[@nathanveggian287]

Thank you for all you’ve done for me, helping me learn when I was new at fishing for salmon and steelhead!!! Going to miss the videos! I really hope to see you on the river one day.

[@FishFray]

See you on the river!

[@billnurse5321]

Thanks for all you have done for the sport.

[@jamessteudle2598]

I really enjoyed watching all you videos hope you do good in the future.

[@FishFray]

Thank you!

[@oliverperez6428]

thank you. I learned a lot from you. good luck in your journey.

[@FishFray]

Thank you!

[@flabberjack189]

Thanks for everything, been watching your videos for years. Finally got out to Michigan for the first time this year from CT.

[@OutpourOutdoors]

You’re channel has blessed me. God bless brother.

[@connertrost6675]

Thank you for capturing all these memories together over the years and introducing me to the sport, see you at the next spawn sac sleepover :)

[@raphaelvictor6108]

You will be missed! I really enjoyed watching your videos over the years, you did such a good job showcasing the struggles of the salmon and steelhead angler. For those unique moments! All the best for your next chapter. Cheers Raphi

[@masondiedrich4289]

The spring and fall will never be the same without your videos it always got me goin and made me excited ab the trout and salmon season I hope everything goes well and you continue to smash some great fish and just enjoy life

[@FishFray]

Thank you for the message!

[@223Carbine]

Thanks Fray, appreciate all your efforts over the years. Best of luck moving forward.

[@kingfisherman1836]

Last video 😢 thanks for all the great videos and shared knowledge. Tight lines buddy 🎣

[@FishFray]

Thank you!

[@nickbruce3790]

Great videos over the years. Best of luck in your new chapter. 🎣🎣🎣

[@leebarnes393]

Sad to see you go!! I enjoyed the Entertainment,the Information,but most of all the Enthusiasm and love you showed for Our sport!! Good 👍 luck, kick back and breathe!! LoL 😂😆

[@robertmullenbach6444]

Thanks for all great video’s. Good luck in the next chapter of your life!

[@wesh388]

Hey I just wanted to say I caught my first King and Coho this year thanks to all your amazing tips. I was finding a lot of controversial information when researching how to fish for these incredible animals, but after finding your channel I was confident in using the methods you presented. Thank you so much for the helpful content and best of luck to you in your future career! It seems like you chose a meaningful one, and I'm sure you'll be able to do great things whichever direction you decide to go with it.

[@jonnysalanta5471]

Bringing it back to where I caught my first steelhead after watching your videos. Thanks for the time spent over the years. You made a great impact. All the best going forward.

[@FishFray]

Thanks!!

[@deweyengelsma3054]

Thank you for all the knowledge you have shared and for all the work you put in. you will be missed!

[@838beb]

Hey thank you for the content! Good luck going forward.

[@FishFray]

Thank you!

[@penny2cocoa1]

Incredibly helpful videos. I'm just beginning to fish for Steelhead, and enjoy learning from your videos. Congratulations on your undergraduate and graduate degrees. They will provide you with an awesome and interesting career, and you will be helpful and knowledgeable to those around you! Hope to meet you some day. I live in SE PA, and fish New York State's Salmon River for Steelhead. Thanks again!

[@Dennon21]

Good luck on your adventures fray! Thank you for all the great bobber downs and videos in general. Tight lines brother.

[@FishFray]

Thanks a lot, tight lines !

[@s4bigfish746]

Thank you Fish Fray for videos! Learned a lot from you. Been in Michigan 13 years and fishing took me on journey. Maybe one I’ll see you on the waters. Congrats on degrees and good luck on career! Nice way to end it. I’m a quiet guy too but I love sharing my fishing knowledge. Salute!

[@curtiswade376]

I find that your videos are some of the absolute best on KZbin. I’ve been watching the channel since your first year and I’ve loved all of the videos. Good luck with life!

[@uhcharizza]

Thanks for all the great videos Fray! I'm sure you'll do great things out there in that line of work. Good luck man!

[@FishFray]

Thank you!

[@elijahn.8339]

Fray I want to say a huge thank you to you and your videos, you taught me so much about fishing for salmon and steelhead as a beginner, and your videos always make me want to go out and fish, even if my luck has been bad. Best of luck in your future, brother.

[@FishFray]

I appreciate the message, thank you!

[@johnathonsandler9507]

Your video's taught me a lot in michigan and inspired me to get out and try new things. Great job friend.

[@OwenO12382]

Gonna miss this channel a lot but thank you for all that you have taught me

[@joevizz8983]

Thanks for your video's. I enjoyed watching them and sharing the rig's that you used. You caught some beautiful fish. Good Luck in your new adventure.

[@NorthwestMoOutdoors]

Such a sad day in youtube history!! Godd luck to you Fray in everything the future has in store for you. I eagerly awaited your new vidios as i feel they are hands down the best of the best. Although i may never be quite the fisherman you are, i have learned some great tips and tricks from you. Thanks for all you've shared and done for the fishing community over the years. Tightlines and stay safe!!

[@nickybones123]

Fray, just want to say thanks for the memories and best of luck as you begin a new chapter! As most things in life, there is always something to learn when it comes to this sport. Very fortunate to say you’ve played a huge role in that aspect which I will always be grateful for. See you on the water my friend.

[@FishFray]

Happy to share what I've learned over the years, thank you for the message!

[@austinboff4966]

Best center pin fisherman on KZbin

[@SmokeETer-he6xy]

Cheers!🍻 Thanks for the videos over the years!

[@FishFray]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephandokovski6187]

Thank you for all the videos and tips, you were very helpful and you will be missed.

[@FishFray]

Thanks , see you on the river !

[@mhebbs]

Your videos were always therapeutic for me on days I couldn’t go out on the river. Thanks for the great content, and good luck in your next chapter!

[@FishFray]

Thank you!

[@obsessedanglingtv5723]

Thank you fray for the memories my dad and I would sit down together and watch every video of yours when u uploaded! Hopefully run into you on the water!

[@FishFray]

Thanks Owen!

[@buckchaser312]

Fray, you have touched many lives , your a friend I’ve never met, your videos taught 32k people to fish your techniques, and those 32k taught another 32k and so forth, live your life , be happy , and tight lines my friend!

[@FishFray]

Thanks friend, tight lines to you as well!

[@garyhermann798]

It’s been a joy watching your videos. Great luck in future in whatever you do. Enjoy life!

[@scottblock6832]

Your videos came a long ways over the years. Always admired your honesty and ethics. Good luck on your future career and keep catching fish.

[@ryanfishing8738]

Thanks for all the great content over the years! Learned a lot about steelhead watching you!🎣

[@FishFray]

Thanks for watching!

[@darriusmorton6590]

Thanks Fray! You’ve been super helpful in introducing me to Salmon/Steelhead techniques and I appreciate that. If you’re ever in the UP and need a place to crash come through Marquette and we’ll go chase some steel! Much love and much success to you sir, thank you again for your passion and willingness to share your education with others.

[@FishFray]

Thanks man! I love visiting Marquette every June for a job!

[@gt6592]

I want to thank you, Fray, for sharing so much knowledge. I am sure you have taught and inspired a lot of fishermen all over the world with your videos. I wish you luck in your new endeavors. I'm sure you will do great because you've got talent, diligence and perseverance! That translates inyo success!

[@FishFray]

Happy to share what I've learned over the years. Thank you for your message!

[@SnapBackCollector211]

I can sense your passion for creating these videos, and I truly believe you I have the potential to achieve great success with them. Sometimes, our goals may not be immediately visible, but your unwavering passion is unmistakable. Best of luck! 👍🏻

[@FishFray]

We will see, thank you for the message!

[@justyouraveragejoe3641]

Thanks for the videos over the year's. I've fished next to you a few times and hope to again. Wish you the best in life!

[@FishFray]

Thank you, see you out there on the river !

[@staley9745]

You taught me a lot of what I now know about steelhead and salmon fishing. Good luck man! I'll always remember catching those couple of steelhead with you in ohio in that little urban ditch.

[@scottdraves8846]

Good luck in your future endeavors. Enjoyed your channel.

[@FishFray]

Thank you!

[@theshaxx9040]

Hey man thank you so much. I wish you the very best.

[@FishFray]

Thanks for the message!

[@edshaffer830]

Thank you for all of your videos and the sacrifice you made for us. I learned a lot and enjoyed it greatly. Good luck with the next phase of your life. It is your story that you are writing so make the most of it!

[@FishFray]

That's my plan, thank you!

[@jasonchivis9911]

Best of luck moving on seeking that career and joining the workforce. Thanks for all the great tips and quality videos. A pleasure to watch for sure. Peace

[@FishFray]

Thanks !

[@nickn8682]

You definitely deserve more than what you've been given from youtube. You have been in my algorithm for years. And I'm not a subscriber. Hope the best for you. Tight lines

[@FishFray]

Interesting, thank you for the message!

[@matthewmccaskill8506]

Wow that's a surprise to all I'm sure that you are stepping away! I have been watching your channel for awhile now and I will be sad to see you go. On to the next stage of your life. It's good on ya, good luck!

[@FishFray]

Thank you for the message!

[@toddbensinger5496]

Keep it tight Fray. Always enjoyed your videos. Good luck in your coming endeavors.

[@FishFray]

Thank you!

[@AJ_Ohio]

I love that spot! I'm surprised you didn't find 20-30 anglers there! Great content as always! Best of luck for your future endeavors!

[@FishFray]

We shared it with quite a few guys! Thanks !

[@macsflybox3012]

Good luck to you and your endeavors bro. Totally respect your decision. Fish on!

[@FishFray]

Thank you!

[@Uh_George]

So sad man. I'm sorry to see you go. Thank you for this amazing video.

[@FishFray]

Thanks for the support!

[@Uh_George]

@@FishFray of course man

[@casting4chrome]

Thanks for all of the tips and lessons Fray, really hope you find a career that is good work and fulfilling!

[@FishFray]

Thank you, that's the goal!

[@casting4chrome]

​​@@FishFrayMuch respect to you for going for a career in helping aquatic ecosystems man, as there has been a lot of harm done to them

[@Dragscreamer1]

Really appreciate your efforts in explaining and showing that it isn't always WHERE you fish, but more importantly HOW you fish that determines your success as an angler and the way you did it with a great attitude any time you lost fish etc with a great understanding of what the experience is all about. Best of luck to you in all of your future endeavors!

[@FishFray]

Thanks man, I appreciate the message!

[@IsaiahRivera62]

So thankful for all of your videos over the years man! Looked forward to every upload. Hopefully I’ll see ya on the river someday. Tight lines! 🎣

[@FishFray]

Thanks for the message, see you out there!

[@toussainth4177]

Great content, sad to see you go. I'm an old schooler and it was a pleasure living through your experiences with your adventures. It was a pleasure watching you grow as life went on. Get on your grind , the fishing will always be there, trust me. I'll see ya on the streams!

[@haydenbrown3279]

Thank you, we have all learned so much from you and your AWSOME vodeos! Thank you.

[@FishFray]

Thank you, happy to share what I've learned !

[@jpease4468]

Best steelhead/salmon KZbinr out there. Thank You for all the information you've taught all of us!

[@FishFray]

Ha, thank you!

[@toniradloff6445]

Best of luck Fray in all your endeavors! I will always stay subscribed as a great source of info and just plain great fishing!

[@FishFray]

Thank you!