PACIFIC HALIBUT FISHING on a TINY Boat in ALASKA | Field Trips with Robert Field

In this episode we're heading out into the Frederick Sound in southeastern Alaska in search of my first Pacific halibut, rockfish and black cod. We quickly realize on our way out that our small Bass Tracker may be ill-suited to dodging icebergs and humpback whales in the freezing ocean waters of the Wrangle Narrows. But all those worries fall away once we start hooking up... then it's ON!
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PACIFIC HALIBUT FISHING on a TINY Boat in ALASKA | Field Trips with Robert Field
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[@geofftaylor864]

You need your own show on Netflix or Amazon. No other show would be able to compete with your quality and honesty.

[@bavarian3]

It's surprising to me he only has 150k subs

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Geoff, that means a lot!

[@NellysfishingAdventures]

100% agree

[@Will-pc9eq]

*Fishing the wild* would come close

[@MrJaxn87]

“It doesn’t owe you money.” 🤣 🤣

[@YakFishField]

Hahaha got carried away

[@UCantKetchup2Me]

@@YakFishField that made my day btw. Your channel is fucking AWESOME! I really been binge watching all your videos the past two days. I'm very picky about who I subscribe to because I'm on youtube all day, and you earned it. In fact, I haven't fished since elementary school (and I graduated HS 2 years ago) and you motivated me to hop in the Chesapeake Bay (In Maryland) and catch some Striped Bass as well as Snake heads. Keep up the amazing work. Also you're the first fishing channel I have ever found that I can chain watch (also the first fishing channel I've EVER subscribed to!)

[@pffear]

My Dad and his brother would go up to Alaska every year back in the 50's and 60's for salmon and or halibut when in 1960 my dad landed a 300+ lb fish in a 16 foot open boat and the picture I saw had the fish laying in the bottom of the boat with it's wings curling over the gunuls of both sides of the boat. I don't know how many monsters like that are still left up there, but here in Rhode island we call the big fluke "Doormats" and that makes the fish my Dad caught a fricken "Wall to Wall Carpet". You bring back a lot of memories Robert, thank you so much for that....

[@iluvpugstoo]

Tremendous video ! It's great that you are modest Robert but don't sell yourself short. Your natural history content is remarkable. Super editing, very creative, super talented. Keep 'em coming sir.

[@pacificfishing3645]

Black rock bass, kelp greenling, multiple species of sculpin. Definetly throw out so shrimp pots next time, you won’t be disappointed with you haul.

[@YakFishField]

Good to know!

[@CaptainZac]

Awesome video Robert! I love fishing the Frederick Sound - one the most amazing spots in all of Southeast Alaska and just a quick trip from Petersburg (a little farther trek down from Juneau). This is one of the rare places that you can be fishing for halibut or salmon and potentially see humpbacks, orcas, icebergs and snow-capped mountains all at the same time!

[@YakFishField]

Such an incredible place. I'm itching to get back.

[@yfarmeaahka]

Awesome content! I love watching your tropical fishing videos but it’s really cool to see how diverse fishing can be anywhere. You’re making me set goals for myself I never knew existed haha.

[@YakFishField]

Haha that’s awesome man. I love traveling and learning about new waters, new fish and new people from different walks of life.

[@stevenovak4326]

That mystery fish was indeed a kelp greenling. Great lingcod live bait. The big Lings will hitchhike all the way to the surface and let go when their head breaks the surface. Netted many free swimming lings!

[@YakFishField]

Good info!

[@angelakeene56]

That one fish is a kelp greenling

[@YakFishField]

Yep I think you’re right!

[@severinomartinez9378]

Fish at 19:59 is a Alaskan Ronquil, 21:07 Yellow irish lord.

[@208flatheads3]

lol thats greenling

[@severinomartinez9378]

@@208flatheads3 18:20 is a greenling

[@YakFishField]

Good to know!

[@B.c._angler]

@@208flatheads3 look up alaskan ronquil

[@daniilgaiday]

@@YakFishField male kelp greenling specifically

[@randomdude239]

Lol the it doesn’t owe you money comment had me giggling 😂

[@YakFishField]

Hahahah I got a little carried away

[@909mineman]

18:29 is a kelp greenling.

[@YakFishField]

Yep I think you’re right!

[@chrisreumont]

Rob, you’re videos are some of the most beautifully crafted on KZbin. Well done Sir.

[@YakFishField]

Thanks so much Chris!

[@cashnoutdoors7037]

Some of those may be Widow Rockfish as well

[@YakFishField]

Could be!

[@tb0632]

17:31 The colors DUKE! The colors!

[@YakFishField]

Haha totally

[@mojondro]

Man Alaska is definitely on my bucket list

[@YakFishField]

It should be! Such a unique place

[@Mjansen77]

18:35 looks like a greenling. Delicious!

[@YakFishField]

It was!

[@Baboy670]

Beautiful fish is right! Great job brah! Big fan of your channel! PS that first unidentified fish looks like a Kelp Greenling. 😀🎣🤙

[@mikethallheimer7163]

Ankin Thomas definitely 100%

[@YakFishField]

I think you’re right. Thanks Ankin!

[@txgirl1996]

Such a great video! Beautiful footage ♥️

[@bryanparker9281]

Really enjoyed Alaska ,it was absolutely gorgeous, looking forward to do it again!

[@YakFishField]

Same!

[@BravoBassin]

awesome video Robert have always wanted to go to Alaska and catch a halibut as well as a lot of other species they have there!

[@rybakmarkus]

Already pumped to watch the whole video! Tight lines, from Austria!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Rybak!

[@enskayakfisherman]

finally dude, I was waiting for this episode like crazy, cheers!

[@YakFishField]

Hope you enjoyed it, next one drops tonight!

[@BasicFishingNZ]

awesome catches. really look forward to the catch n cook in the next episode especially for the halibut

[@YakFishField]

Coming up next!

[@inupiaqpride]

I’m not sure if you’re still here. But I surely hope you come back and make more videos

[@YakFishField]

I’ll be back for sure, and more to come from this series!

[@Ogreslol]

Fish at 21:07 is commonly known as a bullhead. There are Cabezon in Alaska btw. I've caught them while fishing for halibut up there.

[@YakFishField]

Interesting! Thanks for the info

[@paddleandhook]

What a great trip, looks like good times :) cheers to a great video sir!

[@YakFishField]

It was one I’ll never forget. More to come!

[@fraggershall]

Awesome, just another awesome video Robert! Be great to meet you. Iused to live in MI and caught Bass, Pike, BlueGill, Perch, Wahleye, you name it. Now I'm in AZ, got some nice big lakes but quite a drive lol

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Dennis! I’ll be rolling through AZ sometime in 2021!

[@fraggershall]

@@YakFishField If you could post when that happens, that would be great! Oh, and where.

[@zacharygardner4476]

Can't wait to be able to travel like you do. Keep it up man, tight lines

[@YakFishField]

I’m definitely enjoying the journey. Thanks bro!

[@niccastleberg4951]

I commercially crab in Fredrick sound.

[@YakFishField]

No way? That’s awesome! Maybe next time I’m there we could do an episode showcasing your way of life? I’d love to see how ya do it!

[@eonelast]

You living your dream man.. Every single videos.. I'm jealous.. 🤣

[@YakFishField]

Haha thanks!

[@bassnbucks3238]

No way crazy awesome video man!!

[@jasoncowley61]

Another Awesome Vid !!! Congrats on the new Species :)

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Jason!

[@lyfzgoodgarage826]

Dude keep it up what amazing footage and what looks like a amazing trip

[@YakFishField]

It was! One more episode!

[@lukep1754]

Great video! I love halis, although I only fish for California halibut

[@YakFishField]

Very similar but Pacific’s get biiiiiiigggggb

[@paulandresen8671]

Fishing for Volkswagen’s love it !!!

[@YakFishField]

Yessir!!

[@Mandrose]

Tight lines!

[@elliotsofus8987]

Kelp greenling

[@FishTuckerMan]

Awesome vid Rob!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Dom!

[@bryanparker9281]

Just went fishing in Sitka last month in June, excursion from a cruise boat Holland America . Caught a 28 inch Lingcod and 8 small rockfish. I really wanted to catch a Halibut . Trouble we had was the charter boat , trolled for most of our trip for salmon , but we were not marking any fish and I finally called the captain out on it, and he changed up for us to jig for Rockfish and salmon.

[@YakFishField]

Sounds incredible!

[@robrod7120]

I worked for jeff this just last month, beautiful place! Hope you had some fun up there

[@bassbrotherzfishing3112]

Awesome!!!!

[@Patrick-ni7bs]

There ain't no halibut here in new jersey but I caught my first ever summer flounder

[@YakFishField]

Congrats!

[@RickysFishingAdventures]

Freaking awesome!

[@YakFishField]

It’s an awesome place!

[@AJOutdoors1]

Dang, another awesome video!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks man!

[@larrymcmakin1153]

Loved this video.

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Larry!

[@themcnuggetman737]

I go salmon fishing all the time and went halibut fishing every once in a blue moon and my biggest halibut was 60 lbs almost bigger than me caught it Ketchikan and live in Washington

[@applesauce5987]

How you know it live in Washington

[@YakFishField]

Wow man, hell of a fish!

[@clarkoverhiser7041]

I was literally in alaska when this video was published

[@fukkdasystemxd3759]

Now this I want to see!

[@YakFishField]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@RichKosack]

Some day I’d like to catch one of them big flounders!

[@YakFishField]

I want a BIG one now

[@esayasbeyene4667]

Love you videoes wish you could upload ever day

[@YakFishField]

So do I! Just a lot to do all by myself

[@stephenTcartwright]

Grab me the drubbing lumber! I love how ghetto that was.

[@YakFishField]

Hahaha

[@kadenboy9191]

Great vid mate

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Kaden!

[@RocketsFishingAdventures]

3:33 "...if trips are going to work here, that he needs a bigger boat" Because that worked so well for the Titanic! 🚢👎💀

[@cashnoutdoors7037]

Rocket's Fishing Adventures it didnt work for Jaws though! Lol

[@YakFishField]

Right because if it ain’t a tracker it’s the titanic, no in between!

[@JoeBurner1720]

I am a teenager that lives in Alaska and we fish many times during the summer for and whenever we can and I didn’t realize how lucky I am in till recently. Many people dream of what I do. It’s a weird feeling haha

[@OutdoorsygalO]

We really enjoyed watching this! We hope to one day do this too. What a dream! So many different kinds of fish! It sure looked like a beautiful location and lots of fun! Looking forward to the next video! Sent you a “U-boat” or “long sandwich” and a big LIKE! 😁👍🏻 Tight lines! 🎣

[@YakFishField]

Thanks man, it’s an incredible place!

[@OutdoorsygalO]

Tight lines! 😁🎣

[@bassnbucks3238]

That’s a huge fish!!

[@YakFishField]

Yep and they get MUCH bigger!

[@bassnbucks3238]

Yes man I bet I’ve seen them 6 feet plus!

[@rhodierideshareguygerry6369]

Hey Rob if you're out looking for different places To run trips out of you have to check out Pelicans Roost in New Orleans. 1st class accommodations Super trained friendly staff, non stop action and VIP SERVICE. So if your looking for Reds,Specks and a host of other fish with Ritz Carlton accommodations on a House Boat in the Bayou. Check them out.

[@YakFishField]

Good to know! I normally fish Point aux Chenes when I’m in south LA.

[@acoop101]

I would love to catch one of those Alaskan monster lingcod.

[@YakFishField]

Same here!

[@methanegasses]

Panama compared to Alaska fishing? Awesome vid, pump out more please Robert...

[@YakFishField]

Totally different brother. And I’m trying, having serious issues with my editing program 😩

[@Davidaaby]

The 1 u thought looked like. A ling is a greenling

[@YakFishField]

Yep I think you’re right

[@MichaelforGod]

Brooooo I'm so jealous of you right now...I believe in my eyes this is the best place u fished so far....but I love NORTH CAROLINA fishing

[@YakFishField]

I love NC too but it’s hard to beat Alaska!

[@MichaelforGod]

@@YakFishField that is the only place I wish I could get too bro

[@TJDuffy-ip3ue]

Yes. At 1:10 dude references a golden eagle. Those are all bald eagles. Juvenile bald eagles don't get a white head until they're five years old.

[@YakFishField]

Yep

[@alanearles3469]

greenling forsure

[@YakFishField]

Yep I think you’re right!

[@alanearles3469]

@@YakFishField without a doubt brother! tight lines!

[@TwoHands200]

How do you get an A&M graduate off your porch? Tip him for the pizza🤣🤣🤣

[@canidsong]

Any plans to revisit SEAK? This series was great.

[@Kaderobinson21]

It’s a kelp greenling eh

[@YakFishField]

Yep I think you’re right!

[@joshdavidson9844]

Rob you should come to Georgia and camp on the lake. It would make for a cool video because people can learn a bit more from it. I go bass fishing in the morning and at dusk and catfisbing later at night and its more of the American fishing experiece and it would make for a good video

[@YakFishField]

I did a few episodes in Georgia last year. I’ll be back though!

[@aidansaenam9440]

18:32 is a kelp greenling

[@YakFishField]

Good to know!

[@YakinwithJack]

It doesn’t owe you money😂😭

[@YakFishField]

Hahaha got carried away

[@jacobfay4103]

That fish is a kelp greenling

[@YakFishField]

Yep I think you’re right!

[@SeanMckanna]

So want to fish halibut next year

[@YakFishField]

They’re a blast, and delicious!!

[@klaasyanne]

Could you please recommend what lodge you were staying and best time of year ,wish to take grandson on a Alaska fishing trip

[@YakFishField]

I can’t recommend this lodge honestly. Do some research online and find an organized outfit. The owner was a great guy but the lodge isn’t your best bet. And there’s only one time of year to go fishing in Alaska: summer. It’s about a 4 month season

[@BikieMC]

Am I blind or have you caught leopard sharks in the Puget sound Washington? If so please give me link

[@YakFishField]

Nope. I caught them in Dana Point, CA

[@jakemedley7423]

The fish at the 21 minute mark is a sculpin

[@YakFishField]

Really?? Good to know!

[@JustinBeyerlin1]

Awesome video guys! Can’t wait to get out this year! At 15:17, wasn’t that a black bass (not a cod)? I’m still learning the species.

[@YakFishField]

Your guess is as good as mine. Was just repeating what my guide called them.

[@dylanroach1411]

@18:29 looks like a little kelp greenling to me

[@YakFishField]

Think you’re right

[@AlaskanMatt907]

21 mins is an Irish lord. Careful touching those, I’ve heard horror stories about those barbs.

[@YakFishField]

Good to know!

[@TomHack-vl3sc]

Cool

[@Davidaaby]

And that is a cabezon

[@YakFishField]

I don’t think so. Looks similar though

[@bdrizzle123]

Rob went fishing just for the Halibut

[@redwood9741]

No black cod ( sable fish ) caught that day. ..lol

[@YakFishField]

You sure?

[@zachfalk6846]

Black Cod is expensive af nice

[@YakFishField]

Free when ya jig em up yourself!

[@NorthweSteelheadJunkies]

Spreader bar was rigged backwards?

[@Motivation_stres]

Sculpin

[@blkcarma1]

Alaskan Cabazon.. that is the name I think..lol

[@YakFishField]

Hmmm

[@rolandsapo]

What rods where you using for rock fish

[@YakFishField]

I don’t even know man, they belonged to the lodge owner

[@kevinjohnson1674]

When we going to see you in the Lightning Strike? And where can I get one in the next 6 months or so?

[@YakFishField]

Soon! Lightningkayaks.com

[@EvieSoto]

Congrats on ur Halibut Rob 🤙(even though that UGLY face close up of it, was not necessary 😵) Also, thank u..becuz I didn't know that about the eagles head feathers changing from brown to white. (Just thought they were always white) Can't wait to see the crabbing video 🦀 Keep enjoying life 😊

[@YakFishField]

Yeah man, that’s what I love most about traveling and fishing: learning about the world around us. Next episode drops in a few hours!

[@dog9970]

Did the glacier ice at least end up in a highball glass with a decent alcohol?

[@jigtechwithnicgadouas9996]

Denver Deschenes absolutely

[@YakFishField]

Wait til next episode to see! Drops in a few hours.

[@joshuatindall978]

That was a kelp gringling

[@YakFishField]

Think you’re right!

[@dennisnorman2590]

Beat that halibut so hard he went cross eyed lol

[@YakFishField]

Hahaha

[@parkerdaigle1339]

Come to Newport Rhode Island

[@YakFishField]

I fished Narragansett last year and we wore em out! Gotta get back to RI one day

[@noahnewton302]

Is it fun for you to travel around the world

[@YakFishField]

Yea

[@ferdinanddominic4101]

That is a green Link

[@YakFishField]

Greenling. Yep

[@ultimatejay]

Guide likes to stay warm- lives in Alaska

[@YakFishField]

He doesn’t live in Alaska. He spends every summer there.

[@canidsong]

I grew up there but first fish I'd want there is a large halibut. Failing that I want lingcod. Best lingcod in the world.

[@YakFishField]

Same!

[@gaellemelloul7367]

Ummmmm how ls he's deadlift less than his bench?!

[@YakFishField]

Huh

[@cashnoutdoors7037]

Might be a Dusky Rockfish! @ 16:50

[@YakFishField]

So hard to tell em all apart!

[@BlueCollarFishing]

Nice Robert.. Jamie not go on this or she no longer part of field trips productions ?

[@YakFishField]

She’s no longer with the show, I explained it in a redfish episode a couple months back

[@BlueCollarFishing]

@@YakFishField that was quick. Sorry for you.