HAIL TO THE KING - THE LAKE TROUT OF A LIFETIME - Ice fishing Flaming Gorge

I've been regularly fishing for lake trout for over 15 years now, and mostly through the ice. On this day, I'm finally able to tie into the holy grail, a 40 pound lake trout, along with some other big fish. I hope you enjoy!
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[@johnsalazar3185]

The best Lake trout video ever.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Love that! Thank you!!

[@NickW.H.]

Good work man. Toughest part about self filming is telling a story, toughest part about editing your own stuff is how much you hate to hear yourself talk. I loved the story, I stayed engaged and that is a huge fish!!!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Glad you enjoyed it! There’s always things I wish I would’ve done different after the fact. But in this case I had to remember my camera was broken 😂

[@rossnielsen2033]

You freaking rock dude! What a fish!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thank you!!

[@dbowtech6737]

Thanks for getting out of bed that morning, and sharing that story, wow what a lake trout.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

HAHA! You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dbowtech6737]

I know what its like being out on the lake with frozen hands fighting fish and tears in your eyes, but wouldnt trade it for the world

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

@@dbowtech6737 You got that right!

[@ericcruz2916]

What a fish!! That is a trophy of a lifetime!! Congratulations

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I appreciate it! thank you!

[@JoeHollandFishing]

Phenomenal Fish Catch!!!! Congratulations that was fun to watch! Very cool there are pictures of him with other anglers, Nice catch and releases!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@richardbartley2584]

Wow, Of a life time, you...da...MAN !

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thank you!

[@danmcomie248]

Awesome video Trent. Keep on producing these. Thanks!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I appreciate you Dan. Thank you!

[@brandonswensen7664]

That’s awesome man. One on the bucket list for sure. 👍👍👍👍

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

No doubt! Thank you!

[@FishingwithfreindsinAlberta]

Very good job , reeling in those giants. I see so many people have the drag set to tight , which will cause the line to break and you did it perfectly . I can feel how cold it was in your voice ! Your living the dream !

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I appreciate it very much! Thank you! I’m sure I’ve done it wrong plenty, but that one I definitely did perfect to get him to the hole, foul hooked how he was and having the hook easily pop out. Again, thank you!

[@steelhead6368]

Just WOW... my jaws dropped. That was amazing man. Experience of a life time!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thank you! It definitely was!

[@zachchristensen1394]

This spoke to me!!! I’m a lake trout fisherman and when you said my knees are shaking now that was it…. Best feeling in the world had my dad look at me and say must be big cause your shaking lol… great upload amazing!!!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I appreciate that greatly! Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it so much!

[@worldsfastestube7302]

Congrats what a fish you did an amazing job of videoing I'm 71 and I have arthritis in my hands from ice fishing but I always wore knee pads my two buds didn't and both have had knee replacements we use a ten inch auger and 2 holes 47 lbs my PB thru the ice my buds got a 54 and a 63 up here in Canada I feel your pain and excitement all our fish were 50 inches long just heavier no pics back then and the fish fed our families so good you released it no-one did back when absolutely great channel thank you

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thank you for the kind words sir! I would love to see pics of those big fish, but like you said, there are none to have! I used to do the same with the 10” double hole. No I have an 8” auger so I make a triple!

[@worldsfastestube7302]

@@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 Wow Trent what a quick response 3 holes Lucky shamrock what a great fish and video You have a huge channel found you on a short glad I did I'll Be watching come coffee time tomorrow CYU

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

@@worldsfastestube7302 I try to get back to everybody. Have quite a few fishing videos on here now. Lake trout are the best ones probably! Thanks again! Don’t forget to subscribe ;)

[@worldsfastestube7302]

@@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 I did as soon as I seen your short watching you now

[@Allan79789]

Awesome! hearing that line snap as it swam around the hole near the end, gave me shivers. Super awesome that it has been caught four times. An acquaintance and I caught the same 33 inch walleye out of a river system, about a month apart. Catch and release works.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Yea, I obviously was quite nerved up when it would pop too 😂 . It definitely does. I hope I get to see a picture of him soon in someone else’s arms!

[@fredcarpenter1027]

Holy shit, didn't expect that to come out of the hole 🤯👏👏

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

💪 💪

[@wyhunter8578]

Dude this was an awesome video!! I don’t even ice fish but I loved it!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Well thanks buddy! I appreciate it!

[@jdw2986]

Love it! I’ll continue to live vicariously!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Haha! Well…hopefully the vicarious living is worth watching!

[@elkskiutah8204]

Amazing video. We headed up there tomorrow.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Go get em!

[@adammead8197]

Fish of a lifetime indeed! Well done bud. Drilling a live well is a good idea for the health of the trout while you prepare for measurements and pics. I'm sure you know their eyes can freeze and can be shocked if out of water too long. Cheers

[@thomasgrett3571]

Just missed having a picture of the snow angel, thanks for taking me. Nice Fish.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

You’ll be the one catching fish next time!

[@gladuec]

Oh man you got me so pumped for the ice!! I can’t wait congratulations once again Trent that’s freaking awesome!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thanks buddy. Getting close! I sure hope I see your son hoisting up one of those flaming gorge monsters!

[@gladuec]

@@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 yessir it’s safe to say he is hooked on ice fishing

[@curtisharrison1607]

This gets me amped up.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Glad to hear it!

[@cipoutdoors2958]

Wow! Amazing fish. You did a great job handling it by yourself. Awesome to see how the fish looks from year to year. Keep up the great work!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I appreciate it thank you! Hoping to see that fish again soon in someone’s pic!

[@lawrencemartinez1448]

Great I mean great fish and what a video I love that body of water can’t wait to get on there once again Trent you are the man

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thanks buddy! I think this year I’ll just hang out with you guys and drink whisky, and hope someone needs a fish lander! 😃

[@lawrencemartinez1448]

@@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 😂 sounds good to me

[@desmondrivera1746]

Awesome fish! Nothing like a big mac!Mac!!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Yea man!!

[@adrianpadilla332]

Heck yeah awesome job fish of a lifetime its on my bucket list to catch a monster one day

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thank you! And good luck!

[@thecuriousvida]

What are you even?! 🤣 Congrats 👏

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

HAHA! I went a little wonky! Thank you!

[@thecuriousvida]

@@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 I would have gone wonky too! Your channel and videos are great! You deserve more subscribers bud! Keep doing what you're doing! Now I need to go fish Flaming Gorge haha ✌

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

@@thecuriousvida organic growth is a tough road! Thank you so much!

[@bradheath2592]

Congrats on a toad ! I know exactly what you were talking about with those hands . With theses temps coming it won't be long !

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I can’t say I’m ready for that part! Its painful just to watch 😂

[@kevinlarson2134]

Hell yeah, I'll be looking to put a few more on the ice this winter also 🤙

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Gotcha some!!

[@prestont5769]

Omg that thing is unreal!,, nice job dude!!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thank you!

[@1987garywilson]

Well done. Amazing Fish... returned for another day. thanks for sharing.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I appreciate it. Thank you!

[@prestont5769]

Lol you gotta get a hut n heater to keep those hands warm😂😂 gotta love it

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Haha! I’ve got all that stuff. Just hate dragging it out there

[@curtisroberts8016]

Wow. nicely done! Tough doing that by yourself!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Yes it was!

[@Casey-lg3zw]

Here it is another year and I find myself binge watching your videos again. Just getting anxious for the ice to come. It's been cold this year o hopefully soon. Nice footage and great catches. Jealous as usual. But 1 day I'll figure it out and master the catches like you.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Well I appreciate that very much! I’m glad you enjoy them! I’m sorry I don’t teach more on these videos. It’s quite a secretive game and I don’t feel comfortable doing so! Again, thanks for watching!

[@Casey-lg3zw]

@@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 honestly you have to keep secrets well, secret. Otherwise everyone would be doing it and the big fish become non existent. Everyone has pretty much the answers. But you know the answers can change day to day between presentations and locations. Each time I go to the gorge I get a little better with both. I'll put in the hours and eventually I'll gain the knowledge like you and the Diaz family to slam a couple of pigs here and there. I've had opportunities, but I missed some part of information, or did something wrong and learned to try again. And that my friend is why I keep binge watching your videos. When you get this far invested in to achieving your goals, you and your videos do teach a lot more than you know. Anyways I'll stay jealous, you stay slaying them monsters for the rest of us to watch.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

@@Casey-lg3zw You are exactly right. Feel free to send me a message on any social media. I have no problem helping people out a bit if they have specific questions and have put their time in, like you. Sometimes the answer is “spend more time on the ice and it’ll happen”. Hahhaha!

[@rvoigt77]

Outstanding fish!! That’s so cool

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I appreciate it!

[@780outdoors]

That was a monster 😮 I could feel my hands freezing I know the pain.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

We do some crazy things for fish!

[@ChasingtheKraken]

That intro grabbed me! Great fish and nice editing.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I’m glad it worked 😃 . Thank you!

[@joenelson1994]

The celebratory snow angel! Hahahaha

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

LOL!

[@davidmanciero5465]

That is truly a fish of a life time.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Yes it is. Thanks for watching!

[@Grayghost1969]

Amazing video as usual and tank of a fish. You got skills!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thank you Chris! just glad I had the broken camera rolling! hahahaha!

[@bryantbirch311]

such a cool fish!! wow!!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

👊👊

[@justinsteward4439]

Absolutely AMAZING.......

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

👊

[@ManleyFisher]

Sweet video dude the sound of that drag is amazing. I hope get get up that way from NM this year.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Make it happen! he definitely peeled drag!

[@brandonkysar3852]

Great job! Can you tell me what you were using for bait, jigging method, etc?

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

No I can not. But thanks for watching ;)

[@Firestopthemadness]

Congrats brother! That was an awesome experience!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I appreciate it, thank you!!

[@shawnstockton6143]

Well done! What a giant!!!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

He’s the biggest I’ve seen come through a hole in the ice! Thank you!

[@seand4954]

Man that thing is huge love it

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thank you!

[@thomascoufal9730]

Congrats man! What a slab! Always dreamed of pulling a fish like that out of Blue Mesa when I was in college up there

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

They are few and far between. Thank you!

[@elijahevans6168]

Dream fish 😭. Congrats on the insane catch!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I appreciate it thank you!

[@jeremyanderson347]

Awesome catch brother.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thank you

[@douglasdeboerjr9867]

Let’s go happy you dropped this video

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thanks man! It sat idle for a long time!

[@douglasdeboerjr9867]

@@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 one of the best fights I’ve ever seen and close to one of the bigges ever on you tube as well congrats

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

@@douglasdeboerjr9867 I wondered if I had the biggest on KZbin but I think I’m just short. Not that that matters really.

[@steveneddy9492]

Did you kill that fish.. kept him out to long

[@braydenvolcic5711]

What a tank man the head on that thing was crazy looking

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

He’s something. Hoping to see someone take pics with him soon!

[@chrisjacka193]

What an awesome specimen man!!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thank you!

[@kylearnell2833]

Cool video! Good luck this year!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thank you! You as well!

[@mikeforrester9554]

Congrats Trent!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thanks buddy

[@codeblackwidow]

Even if it was a record they couldn't record it because it was fowl hooked, but regardless a beautiful fish awesome job

[@matthale3982]

Hell of a fish man. You should name that fish big sexy. That is awesome on the history of this fish. Congrats man.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

HAHA! I’ll consult the other anglers who caught him. 😂 thanks dude.

[@jakekonrath1834]

Awesome fishing!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

👍 👍

[@bradyturnbull7851]

You’re the man!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thanks buddy!

[@darenbulow6810]

Awesome video

[@Rigs__Rigs]

Nice one man!!!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thanks brother

[@youngsgunsandfishing462]

Hope to get out there for the first time this year!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

This ice year seems to be starting quick!

[@FishingNorthernOntarioCanada]

WOW instant SUB for that Giant what a fish of a live time .. HATS OFF to you …👍👍 what body of water was that ?

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I appreciate that! thank you! it’s in the title ;)

[@Bobosfishingadventures]

Nice fish!

[@ridgemccoy2085]

Wild

[@m3ga008]

massive head!!! congrats man

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Old sucker!

[@blakeleonard3946]

Nice fish!! Just curious what lake is this on?

[@steveneddy9492]

Nice fish.. SHOULD NOT HOLD AGAINST YOUR COAT IT YAKES ALL SLIM OFF FISH NOT GOOD. AWESOME

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Can’t hold it against coat. Can’t put it on the ice. Can’t put it on a towel. Cant put it in hard plastic sled. Can’t hold it with fingers in gill plate. Can’t hold it with your off hand too far forward or it’ll crush his organs. Can’t hold it by the tail or it can break the tail. I know I know. I’ve heard it all. It’s amazing these fish survive ;)

[@Adam-by8sn]

@@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 What a smartass. Your comment is actually quite telling, you clearly handled that fish poorly if you’re getting this much flack. You know it too. Do better, or don’t post it on the internet. That’s a disgrace.

[@TheJesse1515]

Sitting here in Maine just hoping to break 30in…amazing fish dude. What’s your go to bait?

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thank you! White tube jig ;)

[@steveneddy9492]

Your a Hero... LoL 🤣

[@longridgearchery]

Cute fish. Wait till you see mine….. you’ll be waiting a while.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

HAHAHA! Never know. You could get it first time out!

[@matteastman9373]

Only commenting for some free TW gear. Besides that, that fish was a dink!😜

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

HAHAHA!

[@itsgotine]

Amazing video!! Good thing you woke up that morning! Did you end up getting a replica made?

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I never did. I got ahold of a couple world class taxidermists and none had a mold that big! A few guys seem to have a big enough mold but their artwork has been subpar.

[@eugenedrozd4585]

Hard water trophy!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Definitely!

[@jaxonking8866]

What a fish! Worth the cold hands after?

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Oh yeaaaa! I mean especially 8 months later I’ve almost forgotten! Although watching this again last night I went “hmmm I’m not quite ready for that!” So definitely some serious pain.

[@Connor_king_outdoors]

You’re a badass dude!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thanks man!

[@warhmonger]

OMG!!! I'm also freaking out!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

HAHA!! Love it! Thank you!

[@SleezyB22]

Badass!!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Thank you!

[@brandonsimkin4119]

What a fish. Glad you left in the warming of the hands. It’s funny when it’s not yours.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I’m glad you enjoyed it as I wondered if I shouldn’t taken that out after watching it back.

[@steveneddy9492]

You took a lot of slim off that fish onto your coat. Hope he lives

[@zachreynolds3727]

Awesome fish man any update on that pile you guys were working on?

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

I apologize…I don’t know what you’re talking about 😂

[@zachreynolds3727]

Sorry autocorrect got me. I was asking about that rod you were testing and had a couple of adjustments to make to it did they ever get ya a new prototype

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

@@zachreynolds3727 ahh! Yes! Honestly we were going to do a pole giveaway but I just didn’t feel comfortable as I just didn’t give their product the credit it deserved in the video. They are very impatiently waiting for an item to show up before they launch their website and everything. Aurora Rods!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

@@zachreynolds3727 Hey Zach, this is no BS. You WON the giveaway of some gear! Get with me and we’ll coordinate what you want and what sizes! Can message me on Facebook or Instagram! CONGRATULATIONS!

[@cashavaritte7491]

Wow Awsome what bait did you use

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

The one you saw in the video ;)

[@actionnowoutdooradventures7937]

fun. looks like f/g res...

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

You got it

[@Chris-pv7wg]

Just curious, what weight line do you use and how long are your leaders?

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

25 lb braid necked down to 17 lb Fluoro. I make my leaders about 10 foot and then replace when they get to be about 4 foot.

[@Chris-pv7wg]

@@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 Thanks man! Amazing fish, I cannot wait to chase Macs again soon

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

@@Chris-pv7wg It’ll be here before we know it!

[@FargoNDRoland]

Nice

[@genoquist936]

Take me out this year lol!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

You don’t want to fish with me…trust me 😂

[@ericwilson3416]

Fish was out of the water for way too long!!

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Next time I’ll be sure to not edit out the entire time he was in the water, for people like you.

[@gaylonnewbold6216]

Your scale is off, way off. If you put the measurements of your fish into the lake trout formula it works out to about 46 lb. I also know one of the guys you have pictured. He told me the fish was over 42 lbs. in 2019.

[@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1]

Probabaly so. No big deal! I know he’s big hahaha

[@steveneddy9492]

Did you kill that fish.. kept him out to long