Fishing in Alaska

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

That was awesome! Thanks for the trip down memory lane 😍

[@Bushradical]

you bet. Lots of good times there!

[@Bushradical]

That sounds awesome! Maybe someday I'll make it down your way.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

You nailed it at the end, it’s all about the memories.

[@Bushradical]

Absolutely.

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

Super awesome family memories fishing. A great video for your family to enjoy for many generations to come.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Jude.

[@Eagleone9747one]

Another fantastic video, thoroughly enjoyed the commentary, the scenery, and all the great tips and advise. 👍👍

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Bob.

[@The1Ox]

Thank you my fellow David! aka "Giant Killer" Sure enjoyed this video. Of course, I enjoy all your videos! I agree with Benaiah bellow's comment of your story telling! There is none better! Your pace, your flow, your segues, your sincerity and believability! All great traits of a story teller and not a bullshipper! Blessings!

[@Bushradical]

thank you very much David. I appreciate the compliment. I do enjoy putting together these narrated videos.

[@MIKESWILDWORLD]

Sometimes nothing goes right but the memories! You are truly blessed! Thanks for keeping it real! - Mike B.-MWW

[@Bushradical]

Sometimes the trips that everything goes wrong are the ones you remember with the most fondness......people need adversity.

[@dianajean4837]

Really enjoyed this Dave! So much good information, beautiful scenery, family photos, and of course you playing in the background.

[@Bushradical]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dalet6250]

Thanks for sharing! I may never get there in my life but your memories have helped me imagine that I have been there. Good stuff.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dale.

[@barrywebber100]

Lovely family fishing memories there Dave, what a great picture of you and Brooke on your wedding day! Really nice to see. You've got beautiful children too! Best wishes.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Barry.

[@wniner8194]

My favourite type of content. Good times, good people which leads me to reminisce. Thanks for taking the time. Regards,Wayne.

[@sailingddcircumnavigation5931]

Sir you and your family are just amazing people. I never get tired of watching your videos.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@williampysell2819]

Great video, Dave! Nice to see a review of yours and Brooke's fishing and camping adventures! You are living the "good life"!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks WP!

[@mitchalgreen7244]

Yep....I am definitely jealous, nice pictures, nice vid'.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks MG.

[@augustreil]

Great video and fishing stories !! I had one of those 1950's red and white Johnson motors when I was a kid 40 yrs ago. It was only a 7 1/2 hp but ran like you said, a watch ! So easy to maintain and just ran all day.

[@Bushradical]

Awesome! I love those old Johnson / Evenrude engines. They are the best.

[@mikecole1624]

Thanks for sharing some fish stories with us, Dave. Fishing in Alaska is on my bucket-list.

[@Bushradical]

You would love it Mike.

[@mikecole1624]

From your videos, I'm sure I would.

[@toddjohnson5583]

Thanks Dave... this video simply made my day. Can't wait to go camping and fishing this weekend.... we'll cast a few in your honor!!! Thanks for your great / positive content. YOU (and Brooke) are a blessing!!!

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Awesome video! So cool to see u n ur young family! I love going fishing too! Thx for putting this together n sharing ur life with us Dave, it is very much appreciated!!

[@Bushradical]

I hoped you would like this video C2F. What do you like to fish for the most? Do you have a favorite?

[@cillaloves2fish688]

@@Bushradical Well... since I'm n a desert, I gotta travel to fish for my favorite... Rainbow trout! My favorite place to fish is Lee's Ferry. It's close to the AZ/UT border, on the Colorado River. Love that place! Brings peace to my soul...

[@davidjones8680]

I could sit here watching and listening to your fabulous videos all night. David in the U.K.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@samc705]

Excellent montage of the journey through your fishin' life David. Loved the video.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Sam

[@ewabergmanholmberg2184]

Thank you for a great video! You have had, and have a great time with your family in such great nature! It was fun to see all of you, Brooke and your kids. Once again, thank you for a great moment :-)

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Ewa. I had a great time putting this together, I'm glad folks are enjoying it.

[@DFDuck55]

Cool, thanks for sharing those memories. I used to be a fishing fool and never went anywhere without my old trusty Garcia Mitchell 301 (same as the 300 but left handed, made from 1949-1953.) I have all but given up fishing since I live in California, the licenses are very expensive, you have to buy a separate tag for about every fish, and the rules seem to be different every 100 yards of a river. Some of my favorite catches were done with non-standard equipment. I caught a Dolly Varden trout using a lure I made from a bit of shiny Christmas ribbon I found in the woods and a beard hair tied on for legs. And I once caught a German Brown trout and a huge crawdad that were attracted by my stinky socks soaking at the edge of a creek. I didn't catch even one more fish the rest of the two weeks I was out in the wilderness on a gold claim, mostly because I was more interested in finding gold than getting fish. As a commercial Coho salmon fisherman every time we anchored for the night (rather than just drifting in the ocean) I would drop a crab net. Then get a pot of sea water on the stove so when I pulled the crabs up I could just drop them right into the boiling sea water. Crab is sooo much better fresh cooked in sea water than it is hours or a day, or more, later in salt water.

[@Bushradical]

Man that would be the best....right from the net into the boiling water. Thats fresh.

[@darlenegripshover6042]

Wow. What memories you have with your family. Love watching

[@Bushradical]

Thanks so much

[@larry323]

Great job on the video Dave! I can imagine how much time you put into a video like this. I really appreciate it. Thank You. Larry

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Larry. Yeah videos like this take quite a while. I have to dig out all the old pics I want to us and then lay them out on the floor and put them in an order that I want them to be...then I photograph the picture ( so its digital) then load them into iMovie. its a process.

[@KM00Youtube]

That was an awesome narrating job. Love the message!

[@Bushradical]

Thank you kindly!

[@lesismore386]

Great video Dave. I really enjoyed seeing all the photos and memories. You are a wonderful story teller. This is one of my favorite videos you've made. I'd really love to see more fishing videos with tips if you had the time sir.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Les. I might do a fishing video or two this coming summer.

[@lesismore386]

Bushradical, that's fantastic news!! I can't wait to see em. If you ever come over to Maine I'd be happy to take you to my fishin holes.

[@Bushradical]

Its a deal!

[@Bestcabinetmaker]

Great video, great stuff! You said it, just magical! We fish for trout in New England, Rainbow, Lake Trout, and Brook Trout. I just love them all.

[@Bushradical]

I grew up in Michigan fishing Brooke Trout in the cricks. Good times

[@MichaelUlrich-q9e]

Truly enjoyed it, and yesterday my wife and I followed you guys over the bridge to Wisconsin to check out the knives. The scenery was nice and a great way to spend a New Years Eve from home. Happy New Year and God Bless.

[@ruthiewrangler9864]

Thanks Dave. You and Brooke have such an amazing love of life. You have been blessed to be in such beautiful places. Thanks for sharing. And smelting is always fun. I usually go to Lake Superior just out of Duluth. Thanks for sharing. Loved it.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Ruthie. Its always great to hear from a fellow smelter! we are few and far between

[@lindasteckman7147]

Really enjoy the great footage of Alaska... I grew up there from the 50s!!!

[@Bushradical]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@wilmamowery3272]

I never been good at fishing. all I catch is ant bites😀 but as a kids momma always had us at the river all night fishing she loved to fish she passed away Dec 23 this year will be two years now and I miss her so much thanks for your family fishing memorys I have so many also ☺ this video will mean so much for your kids and family☺

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Wilma.

[@ellenarchambault8526]

Wilma Mowery so sorry for your loss.0

[@elshep2485]

Love seeing those old motors. Johnson /Evinrudes, last forever with just a little love.

[@Bushradical]

I feel the same way.......I can't afford a brand new 35 HP outboards.....but for a couple hundred bucks you can get one of these old Johnsons, and you're off on the water. I would do a video or two on these motors themselves....but I'm not sure how many people are interested in them.

[@chuckashley9943]

Great video Dave, I'm a pike guy myself. Born & raised in Minnesota, my grandpa Bill Tutton took me out every summer fishing for walleyes or pike in Southern Mn. We usually took 2 weeks each summer up in northern Mn Vermillion,Prairies or Burntside all were faves.My wife & I moved up here to Alaska 5 years ago. We spent our first 3 years in Wasilla & the last 2 in Anchorage. Sadly I still haven't gone salmon fishing yet or pike fishing. If you're Ever in need of someone to fish pike with hit me up

[@Bushradical]

Right on, will do. I have a good pike fishing spot.

[@ericgrinstead52]

I met Alaska 2 years ago on a Halibut fishing trip (caught a 90 pounder and I'll never for get it) in Hoonah. I have been an avid fisherman all of my life but nothing compares to Alaska. It truly got in my blood and I can't wait to go back...so weird how that place captures a person. This video only fueled the fire. I don't know when and I don't know how but I don't think I can take another year away. Thanks Dave for making me impatient :)!

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

One of the best vids I've ever seen. Maybe because I was raised in Fairbanks. I never actually got to do any of that kind of fishing. But as a little kid we camped one time down around Paxon lake. I went out on a beaver dam on some slough and caught six little grayling. I was only about eight and my folks should have been keeping a closer eye on me, but I will always remember that evening(midnight sun).

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

Oh, and some really nice sweaters.

[@Bushradical]

LOL, oh yeah....the lucky fishing sweaters!

[@Bushradical]

right on! axon lake area is awesome!! I was just down that way a few months ago. Glad you liked the video!!!

[@briannicholson5917]

Very interesting. Great to see some of your, and Brooks history.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@davekibbey7944]

I really enjoy your slide shows. Well done sir. Thank you!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dave

[@gruntqueen]

This video is your masterpiece. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed every aspect of it, from the bait details to watching your kids grow up. You did such a nice job on this. And you know what? It looks like you married well to boot. Your kinda life isn't for everyone but you two seem to have lucked out. I know I'm overly enthusiastic but I just wasted time watching a guy peel logs and your video was such a refreshing change. Thanks so much. I wish I could give you ten thumbs-up.

[@Bushradical]

Thank you very much for the kind comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@VintageWoodWorkshop]

Thumbs up before I even finished the video!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks VWW!

[@Paulbeck]

Absolutely, fantastic, video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@larrytischler8769]

People that matter in your life. That was all of them I fished with from the fifties to the 20-teens. Awesome video Dave, and touching narrative. Thanks for sharing your memories of fishing Alaska.

[@Bushradical]

Thank you for watching Larry. Glad you liked it.

[@CindyGerend]

Very enjoyable. Well done

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Cindy.

[@philosophicalviking6808]

What an awesome video!!! We may only be in Michigan, but I’m taking the family fishing this weekend! Thanks Dave!😁

[@Bushradical]

We're in Michigan now during the winter months. Lots of good fishing in Michigan too.

[@Whipple1]

. Enjoyed the video on fishing Alaska, Dave. My cousin Robert owns Barney's Sport Chalet on Northern Lights Blvd in Anchorage. He had me up one year for king salmon on the Little Willow off of the Susitna. Took his aluminum jet boat up river out of Susitna Landing. Best fishing I've ever enjoyed. Look back on that trip fondly. Bear, moose, eagles, had them all around us. Really great experience. Be safe. Get fish! Cheers! Whipple

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Whipple. Amazing country you got to see! Awesome.

[@dauchsie34]

I loved this video, it was great seeing you & Brooke younger it was really neat. I also loved watching your family.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks D34~

[@dauchsie34]

It posted before I was finished writing. Your video made me hungry and even taught this old dog a new trick. Lol. Thank you Deb

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Deb.

[@aidansmith3821]

This is one of my favorite videos on the whole site. Top stuff

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@steveschilt7942]

Thank you that was Beautiful ❤️

[@cr1138]

The work you put in to production is evident. You have a keen eye and appreciation for the details. Don't be shy to try and share some new adventures.

[@Bushradical]

Will do. Thanks

[@oldpath7357]

That's awesome.....best video I've seen in a long time...wow! You have captured Alaska and handed it out in a way I have never seen.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Allen

[@marysmith5509]

Dave I need to tell you I enjoy your channel,,I got to know of your channel through your wife ,I watched her ,,,,,it is relaxing to watch you both just wanted to say Thank you so much ! ! !

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Mary. I'm glad you like the channels 👍

[@tonycorvair]

What are awesome video keep 'Em coming ,thank you God-bless

[@Bushradical]

Thank you Tony.

[@mobiltec]

Another fantastic slide show with even more fantastic narration. I love these types of videos. The story behind the photos makes it. Maybe try a duet with Brooke sometime?

[@Bushradical]

maybe. thanks moblitec.

[@Mario-z3p]

Enjoyed watching it thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Mario.

[@Revenant1431]

Great video Dave. Loved all the pictures. I agree with Benaiah's comments.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks John

[@gosmoothgolight6285]

Great video, my friend ... thanks for sharing some special family memories (and for the reminder to make some memories with our loved ones, as well!) God Bless you and yours :)

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dave!

[@GaerHampton]

Cool, quality video, Dave! This reminds me that I need to make sure to use my fly rod this next year. I guess that I needed to spend 2018 figuring out spin fishing from a kayak. Now I need to expand my horizons!

[@Bushradical]

Hey MCO. I really don't fly fish that often. But for salmon its my go-to for sure. Most of the time I get out fishing Im going for pike and I only use a couple different lures and a spinning real.

[@GaerHampton]

@@Bushradical I have a thing for spoons, and have several red ones, and some black and yellow/diamonds. Too bad I don't live anywhere near pike waters! I always like using smaller spoons for (stocked) trout. I even got a tiny red/white Daredevil to use for trout, just so I could catch something close to home on a red spoon!

[@bettinah.7429]

A bucket list wish is to visit Alaska and the Yukon. My dad spent time in the Yukon when he came to Canada from Germany in the 1950s. He is gone now so I had thought it would be nice to leave a small amount of his ashes in the Yukon.

[@deanmanuel9962]

Awesome video! Your narratives are the best you do a great job.

[@Bushradical]

Thank you.

[@herelieskittythomas3726]

Incredible compilation video! Now I need that totem smoker!

[@danowil227]

Another great vid Dave. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dan.

[@Earthman24111]

You would probably enjoy reading the book "handloggers" about the early alaskan coast. Thanks for your great video. I will visit a few of these places in retirement.

[@Bushradical]

I'll check into the book. Thanks

[@wildlifebushcraft6819]

Great video, your videos have got me looking for rec property in Ak. but for now I'm going to have to stick to Oregon. I got the Ulus. You Did a great job !!! Thank you, Kevin

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Kevin.

[@suzannesutcliffe7639]

Really nice Dave. Love these vids. Thank you !

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Suzane.

[@CliffManis]

love it.

[@scottlippert2988]

Dave, I really enjoy your stories.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Scott.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

It is sad that the fisheries are dropping off. I've been fortunate as my daughter lives in one of the coastal villages and subsistence fishes. Nice video THANKS.

[@Bushradical]

Its a weird rollercoaster when it comes to fishing. A couple years ago the Yukon had one HUGE king salmon run. Which surprised everyone.

[@Mightymerc1]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@boblynn9168]

Fellow Michigander here wishing i had the gonads to have moved to Alaska 20 years ago too! What an adventure your life is...

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Bob. Where in Michigan are you?

[@tonyz6421]

Enjoyed the video emensly, makes me miss Alaska even if it's Anchorage.

[@johnfournier7421]

Best video I seen in along time Thanks

[@Bushradical]

Thanks John.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

This was an awesome video Dave! Loved it! -Mike

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Mike.

[@jasongrgr]

Love the videos brother , keep them coming. We watch when we can.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@jamescarryl9690]

Dave, fly fishing in Alaska is on my Bucket List. Along with living in a small off Grid cabin near a lake or stream, so I could fish everyday. Stay safe in the woods.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks James

[@kevintulak9987]

Good stuff thanks for sharing.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks.

[@harryanderson2683]

enjoyed your video, very interesting, thank you for sharing.... Harry..

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Harry.

[@cliffordwright1603]

David that was a great video. On our 40th anniversary we went to Alaska and I got to go salmon fishing and grayling. My wife and I still talk about that trip. We ended it in Fairbanks then flew back. Greetings from Ontario Canada

[@Bushradical]

Right on! Were in Ontario are you Clifford?

[@cliffordwright1603]

Bushradical Orangeville

[@Bushradical]

Where about is that? I'm pretty familiar with Ontario from the Soo west.

[@cliffordwright1603]

Bushradical just north of Toronto about 50 miles. I’m very familiar with the country west of the soo. I’ve explored a lot of it right to Churchill Manitoba

[@lesdrinkwater490]

Great video Dave.Thanks.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Les.

[@joeblakeney5008]

Great video. I wish I could taste some smoked Salmon. That's one pleasure I've never enjoyed.

[@Bushradical]

Buy some.Its great

[@73FORGE]

What an awesome video Dave! Great times on the water👍🏼🍺

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Steve. Lots of good memories there.

[@woodswomenlukinichgreen1888]

Lovin the video. And we love our place in wrangle and the fishing there. We have not fished for pike yet.

[@Bushradical]

Hey Patty. I don't think Ive ever been to Wrangle....how do you like it there?

[@woodswomenlukinichgreen1888]

Omgosh bushradical I never seen this post, I'm so sorry. Hey Wrangell Island is great. Small 1500 people. We are out at 12 mile and 13 mile. That how we do the addresses there. Cause there's really only 15 mile of paved road I think. At least Alaskan Air lines stops there. You should stop in sometime. We are headed up in May for couple weeks.

[@danthedewman1]

lived in Alaska for 41 years..Loved to fish for Grayling and Lake Trout

[@Bushradical]

right on

[@postaltraining]

your little Lauson 2.5 was from the mid 1940s- they were odd- air cooled but four stroke. the reason they would get you there but not back was how HOT the gas and everything got- have heard tell from many guys in the antique outboard motor club of driving to a fishing hole with their lauson in the summer, being in the sun, and some time after the motor shut off hearing the gas boiling inside of the tank. yeah, so she wouldn't re-start that hot lol. Lauson was folded into Clinton / Tecumseh and some of their engine designs lived on a bit but long gone now

[@Bushradical]

Awesome history

[@postaltraining]

@@Bushradical that maroon/white '58 johnson 35- wow do i love 56-8 OMC 10-35's. have matching year wide 16 foot boats with motor rack in the back designed for two 35's- the only way to make 70 hp in 1957 !

[@scottt8424]

Hey there Dave that's a good video man I enjoyed it I knew you had a son I didn't know you had a daughter but that's a beautiful thing maybe you and your whole family can get together in the springtime and go fishing and make a KZbin video that way we all can see your whole family together on KZbin it's just a suggestion

[@Bushradical]

The kids aren't to keen on doing much filming. But maybe.

[@Alaska_Engineer]

Fun video Dave. Miss having you guys around DJ!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@dennismindock6784]

What a great video. Perfect ending

[@Bushradical]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@aksalaman4689]

No mosquitos on the Island? That would be the place to live full time! Great video Dave.

[@Bushradical]

Not "NO" mosquitos, but not very many.

[@aksalaman4689]

@@Bushradical Close enough. Thanks.

[@HalfQ]

I really enjoyed this video man, I'm an angler and my mrs and kids. What a place you have there.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks HalfQ.

[@fishingcostarica]

Very good video. Once again I was there with you.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dean.

[@ellenarchambault8526]

Great video. Thanks.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks.

[@timwoods603]

Well done Dave.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Tim.

[@dianevillemaire8286]

Great video. Wow awesome pike

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Diane!

[@hemansr3893]

You really do make great videos, Dave!! You guys really have a awesome life....I'm so jelly!!! :>)>

[@Bushradical]

Thank you.

[@aaronnelson1099]

I really enjoyed the video Dave! Great story and love the old pics! Lost on the water ya scary! 👍 I have those secret spots I will show you mine if you show me yours fellow Ganger! Haaa Cheers!

[@Bushradical]

You come up my way and I'll take you to the spot.

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

Your style of commentary reminds me of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom tv show I used to watch many moons ago. Great commentary you don't see anymore, or should I say hear anymore.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Jude! I loved that show growing up. Marlin Perkins!!

[@wonnimitpetchsaitip8478]

Great video! Definitely need to explore my state more

[@Bushradical]

You should!

[@blitzburghbilly7813]

WOW DAVE 👏🏼 ..... ALL YOUR PHOTOZ & STORY TELLING TRIP DOWN MEMORY 🤔 LANE WAZ PRETTY DAMN KOOL TO WATCH & HEAR ABOUT... 🚣 🎣 🐟 ..... ( KNUCKLE👊🏽BUMP ) Stay Bushradical

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Billy.

[@JoshuaSmithHomesteader]

Great story time Dave. Always enjoy the narrating. Happy thanksgiving weekend. Cheers from the North. Or perhaps the south, not sure if your part of Michigan is farther north then Central Ontario.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Joshua. I'm about 2/3 up the lower peninsula, around Cadillac. Where in Ontario are you? North west Ontario is some of my favorite country in the world. around Lake Superior and out to Manitoba. Awesome country.

[@JoshuaSmithHomesteader]

I am in the rolling hills of Northumberland County. Looks like we are parallel on the map. Warkworth, Ontario is 1hr 20 mins east of Toronto. North west ontario is a beaut. I am fond of central north. Algonquin park and east. Lots of hills, sugar maples, mixed greens, and lots of streams and cricks. Ontario has a lot of fresh water lakes. Maybe one day we could meet up for a fish. Cheers from the parallel east.

[@airmobiledivision7759]

Nice old Dodge you had there in some of those photos 👍🏻

[@marthaneuhauser1019]

Loved this video!

[@Bushradical]

Thank you Martha.

[@genefoster9770]

great video thank you see you on the next one

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Gene.

[@CarolinaGuy]

The best time to go is anytime you get the opportunity. Wise words.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks