My Steelhead Fishing Journey!

[@lawrenceblue8207]

You have the Passion and you are addicted to the sport Kitty is why you keep going out to pursue steelhead.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

You really posed the question. Why do we do it!? Standing in freezing cold water, casting over and over trying bait after bait fingers numb and barely moving. Why!? Because we love it! That first hit the rod straining against the force that tries to break it and us each time we enter their domain. That's the reason. It's Steelhead season! Great video Kitty, Dan and Rod. Well worth watching twice!! And yes, I'll watch it a few more times until I can gear up and like an old couple, complain about everything as I love every minute!.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Ahhhh thank you Beeps! Looking back over the 9 years of being an avid angler, it's truly the fish I have to thank. Without them I would have never dabbled in other aspects of the outdoors (shed hunting, foraging, hiking etc). This Earth is spectacular in so many different ways, and everything is so interconnected. It's fascinating, and I want to understand it all. Thanks again for watching, and I wish you many tight lines. KK

[@dragonflytoo]

The tug is the drug. Seeing the silver flash through the water and you know what it is, then it rolls over and tosses the hook. I'm addicted to Steelhead fishing. I blame it on my big brother Bob ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Thanks for sharing.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

That initial roll get my blood pumping too! Out of all the freshwater fish I've had a chance to wrestle, steelhead are hands down my favourite! They live in the most beautiful remote flows, and have such determination and spunk! It's because of them I have fallen so in love with the outdoors.

[@MaribuMonkey1]

This was a lovely story. You have the flame that burns in the fortunate few, the pursuit of steelhead.

[@hankgriffin5397]

Awesome kitty there is something magical about this amazing fish, the river and the wild areas they thrive in it’s ALL part of the thrill! I’m old and as a young guy I remember catching it fishing for them when there was no hatcheries, if you want a trip that you will always remember go fish the tributaries in the Nass river! Heart in your throat experience my largest 26lbs I felt like crying after letting her go!! Very VERY deep emotional experience! 😊 wonderful video so happy for you and your Man!

[@bigkemna87]

She SO gets it!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

I do! I do!

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Such a great video Kitty. Heres to winter 👍

[@donaldscott7279]

Love the video/story of your fishing for the big one. Spent two weeks at kipawa lake Quebec it was a blast.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Daniel and I always joke that we will retire the rods once we beach a 20+lber. I feel like I've been extremely close a couple times this season.

[@afishingmagician]

Very beautifully done Kitty. Honestly, I have been fishing BC rivers for over 25 years and would barely run out of fingers and toes to count the number of steelhead I have caught. I would for just about every other fresh water species, but Steelhead is easily the biggest challenge I face every year. That, I think, is the experience of many Steelhead fishers.This year so far I have had one hook up on the Vedder, but did not land. But the hours on the river, the long thoughtful walks, and the coffee over a warm fire ,makes it all worth while. Even better when you have a partner to fish with. You have been blessed with these experiences. Someday you can share them with your children.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

That was so perfectly said, and I could not agree more. I wish I could easily articulate my thoughts and feelings towards the sport, and how much it has changed my life for the best. I think it's hard because my emotions are so big. Daniel's passion and energy was inspiring, and he fueled my desire to learn from day 1. Also, I witnessed how much joy angling brought him, and I wanted that more than anything in the world. Without a doubt, steelhead are the reason why I became so heavily smitten with the outdoors (shed hunting, fishing, foraging, hiking, prospecting etc.). Everything in this world is interconnected in some way, and I am here to embrace and learn about it all. Thanks for watching, and supporting. We appreciate you. ❤ KK

[@afishingmagician]

@@KittyKanhoffen The feeling is mutual for you and Rod and all you do for fresh-water fishing in BC. I have learned so much from you both and deeply respect the care you take with the fish and our beautiful part of the world. Keep em coming!

[@AJ-ln4sm]

Another great video Kitty you are so right, Steelhead seem to get in your blood!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

It's a part of who I am, and always will be. 😊😊

[@eryman17]

Every time I watch your videos and rods sim amazed you both don’t have a million subscribers, your content is amazing. If I’m having a bad day, seeing a notification for you or rod for a new video always puts me in a good mood.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Yes Wyatt! Well tonight you got two notifications from us. 😘 We appreciate the support from the audience/family we have. One day we might get there, but for now I'll cherish these moments. Thanks for watching!

[@bobbayne]

Awesome video, thank you. I started to Steelhead fish late in life, but the joy of catching your first one is amazing and every steelhead I landed since I have the very same feeling.

[@chrisreid9562]

Absolutely love this channel!

[@joebass517]

Hi kitty amazing story!! You guys be safe & to me there's nothing better then a big buck steelhead rippen line, what a beautiful life, 👍🎣🎣

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thank you Joe! This is by far the happiest I've been in my life, and I can recognize it. I'm so incredibly thankful for what God has blessed me with. Stay safe, and thanks for watching!

[@joebass517]

@@KittyKanhoffen I'm truly happy for you and your family Kitty. Blessings to you.🙏

[@daltontalbot2201]

Great video Kitty... the passion and the urge to get out on the water is amazing. Keep working and it will all pay off! 💯

[@jasonsfishingagain312]

I was hoping to make my first salmon and steelhead trip in 2020. Then after the poop hit the fan I postponed until this year. Now with the current climate I don't think as an Albertan I will be met warmly. I hope some day soon we can all just fish together without any animosity.

[@traveleats6833]

We took YOUR advice! Nancy and I went with Kevin (Murphy's) and did some first-time winter steelhead fishing. We will be at the lodge in September. Thanks and keep up what you are doing!!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Hi Tim! I am curious! When did I talk to you about Murphys? Please forgive me, my memory ain't the best... Any-who, I am glad that you and your wife enjoyed yourselves so much that you decided to go back in the fall. The Somass is one of my favourite fisheries, tight lines! Maybe we will see you there. ;)

[@jodydurant8315]

I could’ve handled twenty more minutes of that! I spend half the year wishing it was winter steelhead season and watching your video takes me right back there. Nicely done!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Where are you from Jody? It makes me happy to hear that somebody else is able to relate/connect to the video. This video in particular, pulls at my heart strings, and so many memories come flooding back. Also, it was my first time ever watching the footage of my first steelhead on the fly! I am incredibly thankful that I had Daniel and Mike to document it. Tight lines, and stay safe out there!

[@jodydurant8315]

Oh... And JUST how crazy is it to have your first steelhead on a fly on video? Seriously! We always tried to take pictures and run to a Fotomat or Kits Cameras to get them developed. We’d take 25 pictures and just cross our fingers that one or two came out!

[@CURBSTOMPULA777]

I haven’t fished this side yet but have wore my arms out on the Clearwater in Idaho nothing better! Awesome video. Tight lines...

[@ShawnNorthernOutdoorExperience]

Great video. I would give it all up for only steelhead..... as frustrating as it can be. Loved it

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thanks Shawn! I know it sounds totally snobby, but no other fish keep me entertained like steelhead do. 😜

[@billnurse5321]

Steelhead fishing will always be my favorite fish to catch, they are so hard to catch,you can hook one but to get it in is amazingly hard , I think the challenge is why I am hooked

[@KittyKanhoffen]

You and me both Bill! As much as I anxiously wait for that last scoop with the net, I love it when I get my ass handed to me. After such an impressive fight/aerial show, I think they deserve to win. Cheers and thanks for watching Bill!

[@fishstopbc8662]

Been waiting for this video all week! knew it was gonna be a banger

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Well, we have been working on it since 2012. 😉 Thanks for watching Fish Stop BC!

[@keithdumonceaux900]

Your best video yet Kitty. Awesome story telling! Thanks

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Really?! You mean that! Aweeh, you just made this girl's night! Thanks for watching Keith. ❤❤❤❤

[@keithdumonceaux900]

@@KittyKanhoffen Yes I mean it. My wife and I both commented that this was very documentary like and well told.. Thanks again!

[@johnnymartin7321]

Definitely know what you mean about putting the time in to fish for steelhead. This past winter I only caught 3 from one of the skeena tributaries

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Congrats! The Skeena region I have yet to explore, but I know I'll make it up there one day... I keep getting preoccupied with Island flows.

[@johnnymartin7321]

@@KittyKanhoffen if you know there's fish around, why move to another spot. Right?

[@raulmarquez5927]

Beautiful story

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thanks, it's the teacher in me coming out. 😂

[@rogermezenen6505]

Love love love it.... bless you all and tight lines.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

😁😁😁 Thanks Roger for watching!! Tight lines an stay safe out there.

[@lawrenceblue8207]

At times, depending on the condition of the river clarity and weather and the pressure it could take days before you have luck, so I can't wait, when I retire I will have more time on my hands to hook into more steelhead and be able to travel to more locations and rivers and be patient.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

British Columbia is the place to do it! There are so many different fisheries to tap into throughout the year. I hope retirement is soon for you.

[@lawrenceblue8207]

I live south of the Border Renton, WA

[@lawrenceblue8207]

@@KittyKanhoffen Thanks Kitty Kanhoffen. 5 more years

[@SledorFish]

Great video! I have been to northern BC many times but never the island. Some day...

[@Snatchez69]

Beautifully captured Kitty and Rod, shows exactly why we love this sport.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

There is so much to love and appreciate, way beyond just the fish themselves. Not only do they lead you to incredible places in our beautiful province, but I also get to share outings with friends. I'm blessed to have many around me, who love what I do. Thanks for watching Ron!

[@daveterpening6801]

All your videos are good but this one was great. Watched it twice. Thanks for amazing content telling your story.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Cheers Dave, and cheers to Rod for putting it together! It's neat for myself to see the progress over the last 9 years. This video is like a digital fishing diary, that I am sure I'll revisit.

[@tylerjb3]

Unbelieveable video kitty. This was my first year steelheading and I was beyond discouraged after many hours of nothing. Thanks for the amazing story.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thank you Tyler, Rod and I are so incredibly lucky to have such a supportive community. You guys rock! 💪😉 P.S. Chin up! All the time and effort you put in WILL pay off.

[@jonahv9572]

Nice video Kitty! I enjoyed it a lot!

[@williamgray4550]

When I look at your subscribers number it always surprises me that it is not much much higher you make fantastic videos!!!!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

I'll be honest, I think it has something to do with me. I feel like if I put in more effort promoting, it could grow faster... It's just challenging at times filming while full time teaching. Nevertheless, we are always thankful with the audience we have. You guys are like family to Rod and I. Thank you for your support William. ❤❤❤

[@MOTOMINING]

Your videos make the stress melt away! I remember my first steelhead, it was on the Cowichan, it darted away, almost stripped me out of line and went around the corner, then came back just as fast! I managed to haul in the 10 lb fish on 5 lb line with no net! I was only hoping for a Rainbow, so it was definitely a surprise!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

I'm a big fan of the Cowi, those steelhead are straight up savage!!!!!! Plus I love how the trout keep me entertained in between steelhead grabs. Any gold lately? I'm hoping to hook up with Paul in the next couple of weeks.

[@MOTOMINING]

@@KittyKanhoffen KITTY! I saw 2 giant Morels when I was with Andy the other day! I SO wish you were there to say YES these are Morels! Wasn't going to take a chance without being sure. There's been a bit of gold lately, I just put out the vid from the first trip of the year! Can't wait to see you!

[@brunohenry1900]

That was Beautiful Kitty, this story brought a tears to my eyes. My gf caught her first fish ever when I took her fishing and it was a 6 lb rainbow. Since then she has been hooked and have caught many in the 8 and 9 lb range. She even won a small fishing derby hosted by the first nation community where I lived. We would love to make it out to Vancouver Island sometime and see what it is like to catch steelhead out there.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Aweeh , Bruno! You're going to make me cry - it's certainly a feel good video. I'm still trying to figure out how Rod was able to showcase my "steelheading journey" (nearly 9 years) and pack it into 12 minutes. He did a fabulous job! Fingers crossed you make it out here at some point!

[@SneakyLolzsenpai]

Im glad that i found your video this is so epic thank you so sharing your video, really motivates me. Im an avid trout/steelhead fisherman from Saskatchewan i do powerbait fishing. Looking forward for more video thanks god bless stay safe and healthy

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Hey Gilbert, welcome!! I haven't been around lately. FINALLY finished a very heavy summer course load. It's nice to hear these adventures motivate you, I love it when others motivate me! If you are interested, I post a lot more frequently on my Instagram. Feel free to check it out! @kittykanhoffen

[@Teslative]

Great video. 👍 Hi My name Sebastien and I'm just getting back in Salmon fishing this year after 15 years. I'll be honest it wasn't easy to learn all the upside and down on how to catch Salmon at ghe vedder river. But lucky for me I found Rod on KZbin. I still hope one day to meet him in person and thank him myself....With his help I did catch 2 beautiful spring Shinook. After 3 months of practice and learning I am still not able to catch any Koho. Now that the winter is just around the corner I just found out that I can actually do some fishing in the winter in BC. Winter Steelhead. Now I have no Idea when or were will be the best time and location to try to catch one at the Vedder river but I'm ready to give it a try. If you have any suggestions please feel free to share them with me? I will continue to keep an eye out as well for any new video from Rod in this amazing therapy journey that I got myself back into it again... Thank you Seb.

[@petrhermanadventures9509]

Awesome video. I need to take notes on how to pack so much content into 12 minutes. The way I edit that would have been a half hour for sure. There's a clothing brand in Vancouver called "Steelhead Struggle", certainly describes it well. I've been chasing them for 3 seasons now with mixed success, this year being by far the most difficult. I got to catch one with my daughter this year, so that was awesome, she's still chasing her first one.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

I know right? Like how does one showcase someone's steelheading journey (nearly 9 years) and pack it all into 12 minutes. Rod is a beast! That clothing company sure hit the nail on the head. The struggle is real. There are moments where I feel like I am on top of the world, and other times the fish (especially steelhead) leave me completely exasperated. For whatever reason though, I keep on trucking despite all the "slumps." I think of it this way, a roller coaster wouldn't be fun if it was all up. It's the crazy drops (steelhead slumps) that keep us coming back. Cheers and tight lines Petr KK

[@medicineboy15]

Great content I love it!! I've been watching you and Rod fish on his channel for well over three years and some how I'm just now finding out that you have your own channel. Keep up the great work

[@1man2pans]

Such a good story kitty, very Well done 😊💪🙌, makes me want to get my fly rod and strike some rivers🤔

[@KittyKanhoffen]

I didn't know you fly fish! When are we gonna hit the rivers? P.S. I had some pizza tonight with your hot sauce. It made it 👌😘

[@andrewwood4013]

Epic. Thanks for taking us on your journey 🙏

[@KittyKanhoffen]

✨💪

[@westcoastlunkers6312]

Awesome video Kitty!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thank you! Hopefully this is the first of many steelhead videos.

[@TheColonel021]

It's a mentally tough fishery, alone with your thoughts for so many hours over so many runs with great water and hundreds of casts and going home tired and empty-handed, thinking 'what am I doing wrong?' If you're in a fishing rut it's tough to keep going back out there but we do.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

That's the first question I ALWAYS ask Daniel as soon as a fish pops off and the spoon flies back at me. "What was I doing wrong????" Sometimes, he's able to give advice, and others the fish deserved to win!

[@Bocker67]

Great video Kitty,I can't wait for your My Cutthroat Fishing Journey video. ;)

[@KittyKanhoffen]

You can bet your wading boots there will be one. 😁

[@ChipDarby13]

Thanks so much for such an awesome video!! Beautiful scenery and beautiful fish! 🎣 Where I live we can’t target steelhead but I’ve caught several while targeting bull trout and rainbow and they are just an incredible fish!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

😊❤😊❤😊

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Have you had a chance to use your new net Camille?

[@ChipDarby13]

@@KittyKanhoffen Netted a 31 inch steelhead last week 😍 That net is beautiful. Thanks again for your rock paper scissors skills!!!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

@@ChipDarby13 Bahahaha you're welcome! I vs my students all the time. We play Rock, Paper, Scissors every little and big recess to see who's "IT" for Mantracker... Cheers Cam!

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Got it on my reminder!👍

[@KittyKanhoffen]

You're so on the ball, I love it!

[@Osvn3672]

Very nice!!!

[@timonthefly3167]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I look forward to seeing where 2021 takes you guys.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thank you for watching Tim! With Covid-19, our adventures have been put on hold atm. I do see lots of local hikes during the summer months. 🧐

[@hiroshimorimoto7493]

This is a great video !! I can feel the passion and see your dreams.

[@GuyWhoShoots]

You guys are getting really good at this whole KZbin thing😭👍🏼 awesome video!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thank you Oz! Rod and I appreciate your support. 🙏

[@JordenMorin]

Mint ! Keep grinding !

[@DOW-E]

Such a great video! Thank you

[@bugpumper]

Awesome!!! I think Me and Geoff met you when you were filming this!!

[@bugpumper]

@@FishingwithRod ahhh, two yrs ago already!!

[@bugpumper]

@@FishingwithRod so then was that maybe the time you filmed this?

[@bugpumper]

@@FishingwithRod ahh ok, I thought you mixed up the years, but It's still the time you did the cutthroat video. Got it now! 🤣

[@lawrenceblue8207]

I don't let it get to me if I lose the fish while trying to land the steelhead or whatever the species it is. You appreciate just hooking into the species when knowing you are going to release the fish. There will be times in the future when the condition will surprise you hooking into fish left and right.

[@MarktheMartian]

cool story time Kitty

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Thanks for watching Mark. 😊😊

[@RV_Chef_Life]

A family that fishes together stays together. Thanks for bringing us along on your Journey. It would be amazing if you and Rod could do a collab with #addictedfishing here in the PNW in the near future ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. They have really been reaching out to other fishing channels up here and it would be amazing if you all could connect.

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Who knows what doors will open up in the future. I'm always willing to take the opportunities that life brings my way. 😜Thanks for watching Grits and Glamour.

[@fishstopbc8662]

Shout out to rod for making these amazing edits!

[@KittyKanhoffen]

🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@caming-u446]

I've subscribed, Kitty..

[@richarddeschamps5425]

So very interesting!

[@gringopines3476]

HAY KITTY!!! YOUR VIDS ALWAYS COME ON WHEN I'M IN BED... NICE LITTLE MONTAGE OF SEANS... YA, I ALWAYS ASK ROD ABOUT YOU AND DOIN MORE VIDEOS... HE'S PUT OUT A COUPLE SINCE THIS ONE... SO SAD ABOUT THE CURRENT SITUATION, NOT BEIN ABLE TO HOOK UP WITH FRIENDS OR FAM. AND NOW REALIZING THAT YOU DON'T LIVE AS CLOSE TO EACHOTHER AS I THOUGHT... WISH THERE WAS A WAY I COULD COMMUNICATE OTHER THAN WAITEIN FOR THE NEXT INSTALMENT, JUST TO SAY HAY! WHAT'S UP... OH, REALLY NICE OPENIN SHOT... DEFINITELY WORTHY OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC... STAY COOL TEACH... AN KEEP PUSHIN ON... PEACE...

[@KittyKanhoffen]

HEEEEYYYYYY PAULY! I know, pumping out videos as been a little slow on my end. It makes the whole thing even harder when travel restrictions tighten. I hope all is well on your end, hopefully with people getting vaccinated things will go back to some what normal, or at least I'm hopeful anyway. Cheers!

[@niconine268]

Truly beautiful. All of it

[@lawrenceblue8207]

It slows down the fish metabolism during the colder months.

[@2010flounder]

Steelhead are almost 1 in my book 🐟👍

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Oooohh almost? Watch captures your heart completely? This I must know...

[@2010flounder]

Chinook 1.steelhead 2. tuna 3. halibut 4 but I like catching any fish 😁 numbers have been struggling on steelhead because of hatchery shut downs so 2 or 3 a year down about ten times!

[@rehmankhan3991]

Do catch and cook episode

[@KittyKanhoffen]

It's rare that we keep steelhead throughout the year, there are very few hatchery systems on the island. Doing a catch and cook with salmon though would be a possibility this fall.

[@alexanderk7894]

Literally, such a cool girl. This is the first video of yours I have ever watched and it started out awesome. Pretty girl, awesome fish... but then I find out that you're buddies with Rod?! Its an insta sub for me

[@williamcooke6056]

It is easier when the reel is attached! 😱

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Plot twist! It definitely made the fight more interesting! 😂

[@alejandrorodriguez9238]

What kind of spoons did you use ?

[@KittyKanhoffen]

We use R&B Lures or First Strike Lures! Best metal out there, I swear. www.randblures.com/ www.firststrikelures.com/

[@alejandrorodriguez9238]

@@KittyKanhoffen thanks for answering, I love to see your videos !

[@KittyKanhoffen]

@@alejandrorodriguez9238 You're welcome! Let me know if you need any help picking out spoon/spinner colours.

[@alejandrorodriguez9238]

@@KittyKanhoffen thank you so much !

[@bobjohnson7207]

Happy to see you got a whopper Steelhead Kitty

[@KittyKanhoffen]

You aren't the only one. :P

[@fishstopbc8662]

What net is the one in the thumb nail plz

[@Man_Cave]

She's cute. Here Kitty-kitty!

[@mikeh5908]

Hahah. You are awesome .nice fish!!! 👍👍👍and you can fish my river. Its ok. Lol

[@chriswertz1438]

Wow, do you hav a twin, peach sister?

[@KittyKanhoffen]

Fun/Sad fact: I actually had a twin in the womb, but I stole all her food. 😶

[@chriswertz1438]

@@KittyKanhoffen sorry to hear that, I did the same but he survived anyway

[@coydelosreyes9101]

👌🏾👌🏾

[@fishingreporter2784]

A beautiful girl

[@chrisfetner332]

It’s hard to find a woman that likes to fish let alone an attractive woman that likes to fish. Lead on!1