Most Fish I've Ever Lost in a Day!

We slayed the salmon with barbed hooks and treble hooks on the previous video. The plan today is barbless hooks vs barbed. Today we are only using barbless hooks and seeing if they will catch fish just as will as the barbed hook.
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[@TheSteezmister]

Can hardly explain how much better my days are when a Fisherman’s life video goes up. Posting twice a week means my weeks are twice as good 😂 thanks Matts!

[@justinw.9664]

Thanks for doing what you do Matts, have been feeling down lately and your videos never fail to lift up my spirits even though I've never went fishing before!

[@michealcordero5826]

You Gotta get out and fish

[@scottharriman3960]

If you live in the Bay Area Matt needs to bring you fishing. If that happens then you will be hooked on fishing for life! It’s like eating potato chips - bet you can’t eat just one !!!

[@BB-hm1gi]

I have lost too many fish on barbless hooks to be convinced it doesn't matter. You never forget the one that got away.

[@rhinovirus2225]

There's a reason that barbs were put on hooks to begin with. They obviously make a difference.

[@PokeeIs]

Matts at the beginning “trust the barbless” Matts at the end “never again”

[@FishermansLife]

Wasn't expecting so many to come off!!

[@Christian2k02]

@@FishermansLife Hello from Missouri in the states! My Gf and I love your videos! keep up the Great work.

[@nickwestfield]

lol

[@_willyz]

@@nickwestfield ye

[@NickFish007]

These are the type of videos I like to see! Good idea Matts

[@DieHardFishing]

Fisherman’s life going all barbless, all the time. Power move!

[@kito1san]

Hey matt. Just a note. Make sure you check out your trailer wheel hub bearing. Having them getting in and out of water and especially in salt water wears out the lube inside the bearing. Last you want is a failed hub or worst a wheel falling off.

[@gabrielbergman1986]

He actually changed bearings in a recent video

[@kito1san]

@@gabrielbergman1986 I believe that was for his car. He changed the hub and the rotor. I am referring to his trailer. Those are usually overlooked and forgotten until you lose a wheel. Unfortunately, those trailer hubs with their bearings has a weaker design than cars.

[@jonathanstephens7015]

Just happened to me on a recent salmon fishing trip in Tillamook Bay Oregon. We were coming down the grade between Salem and Hebo when the wheel started to come off the trailer. We were able to pull over and avert disaster. But my friend who owns the trailer is shit at keeping up his maintenance and that almost cost us dearly.

[@drmoreno98]

It makes my day every time I see you in my sub box.

[@galakstiv]

"Barbless" fishing is even more exciting to watch. Good job!

[@makemeyourradio52]

I realized that I missed those 30 min long summer catch and cook videos

[@domosito5226]

Forreal!

[@rubena6105]

Ditto. Even my wife would sit there at watch them with me.

[@lilsneki]

soooooo he goes outfa his way to post more videos cuz yall was complaining abt lack of videos but when he finally post more yall complain abt the lengths? yall so ungrateful gawd damn

[@bananaduck9849]

@@lilsneki how is it complaining. They are just saying they realized they took things for granted. Quite the opposite of what you are saying

[@Whmst]

@@lilsneki jesus christ, how miserable are you 😂

[@stianfalch]

Put on a smal chain or a few splitrings on the hook, that will make it easier with the barbless hook. The fish tend to use the longside of the hook as leverage to break free but with some flex between the hook and the line will make you loos less fish, or you probably know this already 👍

[@ow50s4]

Great vid. Really shows how you have to be in touch with the fish if you want to try and get them in. I mostly fish barbless and whilst I get seriously frustrated at times at the ones that I lose, I really get a sense of achievement from the ones that I land. Keep it up.

[@VISUAL-LY]

Best intros ever!! Loving the twice per week videos!!🙌🙌

[@kiltedsasquatch3693]

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[@melbaelba5706]

Matt's: "You guys want more fishing, more catch and cooks or more camping?" Subscribers: "Yes."

[@Elithia.m]

I want more cleaning fish videos they’re so satisfying to me

[@92sadventure71]

Catch and cook! Back with the butter 🧈 avocado 🥑 and rice 🍚

[@martinquintana5837]

Awesome vid. Matt I like this barbless hook practice session you just had, honing in your skill for king salmon season in the ocean. Aloha from Kansas.

[@YaBoiBrad]

Hey Matts, thanks for all of your videos, they're really therapeutic and inspiring, you remind me a lot of my brother honestly, in appearance (which is strange in it's own) and can-do attitude. I've been watching you for the past 3 years now and one thing I've always wanted to see is some basic how to videos that explain some of the setups you might use for say a lake/river/ocean and how to actually rig it up there's a lot of terminology that I never truly understand like what a leader is and how to gauge the length. My dad never really got a chance to teach me that kind of stuff beyond how to put a bobber and a hook on the line (I just tie a random knot to secure it all). It would be really helpful to have some videos like that in your how-to section so I can reference them when I go out. Maybe it's lazy of me to ask this since it can all be googled, but the way you explain things make so much more sense. I plan on driving highway 101 again with the wife one of these days to go fishing, hopefully we'll meet someday man.

[@peytonscott9983]

Just when I couldn't find anything to watch... so happy about the uploads!!

[@ameerhartley2785]

who else misses the 30min long videos? especially the summer catch and cooks ,damn man the good old days

[@lilsneki]

hes going out of his way to post more videos for us because people complained abt the lack of videos now yall complaining abt the lengths?? fuck outta here w that disrespect

[@mrrip7184]

@@lilsneki can you write a sentence without slang ?

[@christophermartin6708]

@@lilsneki true

[@lilsneki]

@@mrrip7184 thats all u noticed from that? smh yall dense

[@mrrip7184]

@@lilsneki probably sound like a rat too

[@thomasgistinger1885]

I love how chill you are when catching fish....

[@ericbenson3057]

Epic slay fest! Nicely done Matt. Liked your presentation of the bait. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to fishing again soon.

[@davehenderson64]

Here in British Columbia, all streams have to be fished with single barbless hooks. Makes it more challenging but you dont have to lose so many. First thing, never let your rod go below 30 degrees from above horizontal. You`ll have to adjust your drag as you go to keep proper tension. Try a medium action or lighter rod to keep a good flex and the line under tension. Try not to play the fish on the surface or they`ll spit that hook much easier. Let it have a bit of line to keep it down. Bring it up at first sign of being tired and you have to be fast with the net. Netting the fish is the riskiest part. because of regulations etc i`ve gone completely barbless and land most fish. Takes some getting used to but is alot more fun. Even my kids when they were young could bring in nice fish on the Columbia River. if you develop a good technique, you will be keeping more fish on than losing them. Good luck and good fishing.

[@danieltinoco8569]

Hope to see you out there soon bro! It will be my first time trying for landlocked salmon, and your videos have helped alot!!

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

Ever let it get to you, the Indians along the spawning rivers use nets that manage to block most of the river and catch tons of salmon. Commercial fishermen use huge nets and trawlers to catch boatloads of salmon. Sport fishermen have strict limits and must use barbless hooks??? Just venting out loud.

[@mmmmmray]

That line straightening technique tho. GOAT.

[@chadmathers9328]

Dude, your videos are so darn cool. Informative AF, like you share it all. Thank you!

[@RavenHawkCoins]

Was waiting on this vid, I've fished barbless in freshwater for a while now. Makes for an easy release and the fish get way less lip damage. But seeing all the ones you guys lost makes me think it's back to barbs.

[@charlescoult]

One of the best vids in a long time 👍 loved this one.

[@fahrinurchaliq]

I love how the videography is more stunning year after year, keep it up sir

[@rainzer0]

Hey Matt, you should do an underwater footage of that lake. Would love to see how they interact with the bait before taking it.

[@btsfan69420]

The sneaky title change! Thanks for these frequent uploads, I love watching them while studying, very peaceful. Much love

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

Thanks for sharing your fun of fishing , wish I was there 😍🎣👍

[@nicktrujillo8306]

You should check out Moslanding Ca. You'll mainly catch Rockfish, Sting Rays, sharks, and a bunch of random things. But if you go I recommend fishing of the jetty.

[@ccarter0069]

In my Recreational boat between two anglers we caught at least 300 Salmon (Spring Chinook 70, Sockeye 25, Coho 150, Fall Chinook which I don't care much about 75) last year fishing the Columbia/Willamette River in Oregon. When we were fishing barbed in the Willamette River for Springer's we landed approx 65% of our "stuck tight" fish with bites sticking about 50% of the time. In the Columbia River we have to fish barbless (unfortunately) and for Chinook the landing ratio was about 30% best case with a 50% hook-up ratio. For Sockeye/Coho with barbless was about 20% best case. But the strikes are where it really hurts when only 10% stick at all and then land 20% of those. With barbs (at least for the Coho) you land 40% with about a 35% hookup ratio. This is my experience

[@pokemaster1234567899]

Nice experiment! You should try using circle hooks and see how that compares. Here are some tips when using circle hooks: 1. Use a snell knot to ensure a better hook up ratio (main line should exit from the front of the eye). 2. Let the fish swallow the bait and don't set the hook! Only reel in quickly when the rod starts to bend. 3. Leave plenty of hook gap (don't crowd the hook with bait).

[@blacksaltscotland]

I'm a fly fisherman in Scotland. I swear by barbless, especially for fly. I never feel the difference but if I'm keeping fish, out come some barbed flies. Especially when I'm doing survival camping.

[@tysonwatson2987]

Bro him holding the rod so low was killing me 😂

[@kirkfortin2103]

it has to be a family member and he dont want to bust his balls about it on KZbin...im guessing wifes family tho LOL

[@superpaul4245]

As a noob, I think I do this too. Other than the rod falling into the water, what other do's and dont's are there for fishing self-responsibility?

[@cali_cal]

@@superpaul4245 Don't grab the fishing line

[@Flamingfang1]

Very cool video, I appreciate all the tips, tricks and insider info on bait and all your knowledge its very helpful for a rookie like me.

[@leelavid1477]

Always a good day when I see your videos up!!

[@maybee...]

"Sliding Snail Knott", say that 10 times real fast.... 🤣🤣🤣 You're technique is great! Nice even pressure.

[@Chief1845]

Greatest and wisest words I’ve ever heard spoken. “YOU focus on fishing.” 🥲 put it on a shirt man.

[@tenaadito]

This is the type of video that makes me wanna fly out there and fish with you, this was fun to watch.

[@TheOtherFishingChannel]

SMASH the 👍 if you would like to see more CA lakes planting those Kings! P.S. I just had a stick of BUTTER with my Pancakes and bacon for breakfast.

[@morganyoder4277]

Most of our major lakes in Cali have them, however I agree that even more should plant them though.

[@TheOtherFishingChannel]

9 lakes in California have them. A LOT more of the lakes could handle the kings for sure! These Kings are Triploid so if they do escape the lake they were put in, they cannot cross breed.

[@morganyoder4277]

@@TheOtherFishingChannel interesting to know. In that case i'd definitely say to add more, it'd be good for bass and trout/salmon angling of which I do both. That would also likely bring more people into the sport because the allure of salmon is much stronger than trout.

[@quinncorrigan7939]

Could you do a video all about tying knots? And maybe about cleaning your gear?

[@Y.M...]

It might be a good way for some to watch it being done, but personally I prefer having a reference in my pocket over a video I have to watch. There's a fantastic mobile app on Android called Knots 3D, and it has multiple fishing knots demonstrated and animated in 3D. You could instantly check up the ones you want without having to get on KZbin every time.

[@Nocturnnum]

A lot of fisherman’s life’s older vids had pretty detailed examples of the rigs he would tie

[@chrisrios435]

He actually has videos about that

[@GoGoDash]

thank you so much for doing what you do. Always looking forward to the new videos

[@mikee2465]

This is the most fish I've seen you catch for a while! Calvin is your lucky charm.. bring him more!

[@chestermejia321]

Awesome video as usual. What lake was this at ?

[@RUmlas]

HAHAHA it's Adam. Just watched his extreme spot fishing video. Love it.

[@RedBlue9]

back to back to back, loving the uploads

[@Fatboy9thst]

Love the videos dude....helped so much getting into fishing

[@thctraveler8386]

love the video's hope to see you catch a oregon steel head one day, keep up the great work!

[@jaymen3250]

What lake was this? I need hit that up.

[@ksoloyang]

Nice bro. Always nice to challenge yourself with a barbless hook

[@tylerhall2468]

Where i live in BC all streams and rivers are single barbless only. I feel like those regulations make the most sense as usually the wild stocks at risk are in rivers.That leaves trebles to be used in lakes and salt water. Barbless if you intend to catch and release morally tho

[@tylerhall2468]

This applies to our salmon runs too. All are strictly single barbless as there are stocks at risk, and hatchery & wild mixed stocks.

[@patrickaztig03]

New video! Good morning indeed here from the Philippines!

[@catsmoke1387]

I always wondered why barbless hooks... Just asked another KZbinr way up in the Wild North why it's the law up there... Haven't got a response yet but your explanation of more "sport" already sold me. Very cool of you sportsman! Thanks

[@hershisadventuresincalifor9725]

Really enjoyed this video! Excellent content and filming again. Not to mention informative. Surely got me wanting to head out for Salmon. Though we fish a good amount, sadly I haven't Salmon fished for over 20 years...

[@Josh-bf6ht]

I only use barbless for catch and release fishing, or if it's required by law. Barbed hooks are vital for salmon trolling especially with anchovies

[@clinteastwood5718]

You are way more patient then I am with a new angler.I will try to be more understanding in the future after watching this vid.Great job guys.

[@tblazy3463]

I see your getting ready for ocean salmon season!😄😄👍 🐟

[@blacksaltscotland]

Use longer and softer rods. Tip from fly fishing. If I use my 8f6 7wt with a fast action, I'm going to lose alot. But with a 10ft 3wt, I hold 3 grayling over 4lbs

[@lowlife7453]

When you have a hook stuck in your hand, IT MATTERS!

[@patrickirish9427]

I've been fishing for 20 years never had one buried that deep in my hand guess I'm either lucky or careful. I always use barbed hooks

[@lowlife7453]

@@patrickirish9427 I always used barbed too, the point stands firmly, I believe. Pun intended.

[@HideshiIzu]

Thats what I'm saying lol

[@cfishernb]

@@patrickirish9427 thats about as long as ive been fishing and ive been to the ER to get three out. I was a dumb kid for those though and I'm a bit more careful now. 😂😂😂 Ive pulled a few out myself but they were size 8 or smaller hooks. Not too bad. Anything above that and it gets tough lmao

[@patrickirish9427]

@@cfishernb stuff happens I live in northern ontario so I am always in northern bush but never happened yet

[@zakthewarcat3172]

Matt your boat is perfect for that lake , love these videos

[@joeldanaher676]

Aww man no shore lunch with avocado 😢 awesome job love the videos 👏 #barbless for the win

[@petepettit3098]

I have been using that method for years, to get rid of line twist. You can also use it in rivers and streams. You just have to me more careful. Works great.

[@anxiousbeachbums]

Took me a couple viewings but I FINALLY confirmed the location. Believe it or not, we used to cut class (Spring semester, Senior year, High School) and pack a cooler of beer to the other side of that BIG rock. Threadfin shad were our bait of choice..........but admittedly, never caught as many fish as you have. Damn, last summer's fire burned the heck out of those hills. Enjoy your videos..........Have had a ton of fun fishing for Leopard Sharks/Bat Rays at another of your "undisclosed" locations :o)

[@chefmarck]

This make me wanna do barbless all day on micro setups. Nice Matts! I saw Adam’s video yesterday and didn’t realize how high he was on that cliff

[@riverrat1149]

A bar-bless octopus or siwash hook hooked in the corner of the mouth of a salmon, combined with a slow action rod, rarely come out. a hook up any where else is a crap shoot for sure. Trebles are catch 22. They never hook up in the corner of the mouth and tend to to hook up in the softer parts of a salmons mouth like the roof or the tongue and can tear out easily especially with big salmon. With bar-bless the slower action of the rod is plus for sure.

[@marioibarra9833]

Thanks for tip on the barbless and that tool. Also does running the reel line under warm to hot and then cold help with line twist too?

[@JulianMoon]

FM'sL: It's probably scarier from down here... Me watching Adam's vid: WTFFFFF

[@williamtse4462]

Whats Adams channel?

[@okaywhatever5508]

@@williamtse4462 die hard fishing

[@williamtse4462]

@@okaywhatever5508 thanks man

[@veex7373]

I literally just came on KZbin to check if you posted and you have 🥰

[@anthonycruz943]

Congrats on 1 mil bro

[@donnypatoine4475]

Loving all the content, tight lines man!

[@3one6tv]

Hi there, Enjoy all of your videos. I actually just bought a boat a couple weeks back and I'm trying to get it "Bay-worthy". Could you please share what radio you use/recommend as I think I would rather get a radio than install a CB, Thanks man! Appreciate it!

[@Jack.Carson]

The one thing I would definitely recommend is to loosen your drag, from as far as I can tell you didnt have any drag at all. Here in Canada pretty much everything except for saltwater jigging is illegal with barbs, so usually we like to tire out the fish (salmon) by playing it. So it cant do anything crazy then spit the hook.😁

[@scottharriman3960]

It’s always the funnest to use as light a tackle that you can get by with. When I lived in the Bay Area and fished the fleet in SF I loved fishing off a party boat out through the gate towards Pacifica when the strippers ran down the coast. Used as light a rod as I could fly lining the anchovies. Everyone else using heavier tackle and gear, looking at me like I was crazy. Great memories from the early 80’s.

[@SprobbyBlongo]

I live in SoCal and had no idea I needed an Ocean Enhancement Validation to fish on the surf until your videos. Never ran into a game warden in my life so I guess I got lucky. Thanks for saving me a massive fine!

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Bless you man for having patience with newbies. I couldn't do it lol. Well maybe, I like to think I'ma pretty good teacher usually but with fishing ehh idk. It's serious time

[@electabest]

Great videos as always. Good work Matt.

[@_MOORE_1986]

Make sure you always check the fishing regulations for area you're fishing, and what it is you're fishing for. In Washington, here in the Puget Sound we pinch the barbs. If you keep your rod tip up while line constantly tight, set drag just tight enough to where you can still gain on the fish, but also have it loose enough so fish can run on you if it wants to without pulling hook out of the mouth. The key is to take your time reeling in the fish. Let it take off and run on you just don't let it spool you. Keep the line away from other lines that may be down still, and of course the motor. Can't wait for Halibut to open up. Going to be hitting it hard, starting the 22nd of next month.

[@gunznknives]

That was fun to watch! Great sport fishing.

[@Indiclay]

The smoothest angler on this site 😎 thanks for all the knowledge

[@CarolinaShoreFishing]

Slayed those salmon Matts! I'm the same way barbless if idc to eat the fish or not.

[@blake432]

That lake looks like such a nice place to fish. I'm surrounded by rivers but they're all super polluted.

[@christianwilliams8967]

There might be fish still I fish the south platte river in downtown Denver and I catch smallmouth it’s super polluted

[@blake432]

​@@christianwilliams8967 Oh there's definitely fish, I just wouldn't eat any. We're downstream from about a century and a half worth of heavy industry (chemicals, coal, steel).

[@christianwilliams8967]

@@blake432 that doesn’t mean you can’t have a ton of fun

[@blake432]

@@christianwilliams8967 Fair enough but I'm also a chef so a big part of the thrill for me is thinking about how I'm gonna cook the catch. XD

[@rudysison9010]

Nice Video Matt! I missed catching Fish!!

[@PickledSteak]

Calvin is that one friend that claim he’s now a better fisher man than I am after I took him on a hot day of fishing. Lol

[@sk8tyrant]

The secret to using barbless hooks is constant line tension. Any slack allows the hook to slip out. So, the old saying 100% applies, keep your lines tight.

[@goose31171]

You should have used one of the herrings you got from his belly as bait, I bet they would love that.

[@mrhenryhao]

Thanks for doing these type of videos. I've been trying to learn how to fish cause of you

[@manofgreedgaming1819]

I love your videos man, I never been fishing. You inspire me to try something new!

[@yerher1027]

Nice job. You guys were killing it

[@luzlanadrogada7864]

I live in an area where we are only allowed to fish with barbless hooks. Good for the trout, bad for our souls xD Best wishes from switzerland!

[@AhTizStick]

Congrats on 1 million

[@connorhatch]

Getting the "Biggest Fish I Ever Caught!" thumbnail at 16:53 made me lol

[@suns_out_7610]

Went fishing this morning. Caught a ton of crappie and largemouth, tossed the bass back and kept the crappie. Sometimes I fish barbless when doing catch & release because I feel bad for the fish that get gill hooked, but If I'm fishing to keep em I'll fish barbed.

[@pain_codm]

great video man! what makes barbless hooks better than than the regular ones?

[@michaelchapman1258]

3:36 dont forget to check the hook point for scales. I enjoy your videos.

[@dylanbaker639]

Thank you very much for doing the freshwater series I love it

[@frankz3908]

Another Fisherman's Life video so soon? HeeeelllllyeAH~!

[@clinteastwood5718]

Not gut hooking is definitely the way to go.I also buy the one time use hooks because they break down faster so the fish can move on with it's life.

[@dead_vibes]

Me- (has never fished a day in his life) Me- Mighty fine day for fishing ain't it?