Passing Time During A Long Alaskan Winter | Ice Fishing & Turkey Pot Pie

To some, life can sometimes feel boring, or even depressing during the long, bone-chilling Alaskan winters. That is why it's so important to find winter hobbies to keep busy during these dark and freezing months. In this video, we show how we've been passing time this winter. We've recently started ice fishing, and in this video, Matt catches his first fish in Alaska: a 19.5 inch rainbow trout! We've also been cooking and baking more this winter, so we baked a homemade turkey pot pie, tried our hand at some poor man's caviar (trout roe), and baked up the delicious rainbow trout Matt caught.
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Chapters:
00:00 - An Alaskan Car Wash
00:13 - Making Pie Crust
01:41 - Packing Up & Heading Out
03:26 - Setting Up & Ice Fishing
07:50 - Matt Catches A Rainbow Trout!
09:16 - Ice Fish & Chat
19:05 - Heading Home (& Almost Breaking The Camera)
19:32 - Filleting The Rainbow Trout
21:30 - Preparing Trout Roe (Poor Man's Caviar)
22:33 - Cooking A Turkey Pot Pie
27:14 - Pot Pie Taste Test
29:26 - The Next Days' Plans
29:56 - Cooking The Rainbow Trout
30:41 - Trout Roe Taste Test
35:19 - The Rainbow Trout Is Ready!
38:07 - Aurora Gets A Taste
38:18 - A Few Moments Later...
38:28 - Thanks For Watching!

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

If you haven’t seen our community post yet, we will be doing a Q&A soon! Please leave your questions below 👇

[@cathrino]

How did you decide to move to Alaska? How did you meet? What’s your story😊?

[@morristeeluk9962]

We make our caviar by soaking in soy sauce and finely chopped onions...😋 YUM!!

[@duaneklein4924]

The Alaskan Truck wash, just get your friendly neighborhood bull moose to lick the salt off your truck! Thanks for sharing. Your filming has become better and better. Thanks for sharing

[@teeteepimentalrogers4386]

Thanks for your post, I was wondering why he was licking the truck. 🤔😀

[@leannekenyoung]

A moose’s salt block! Aka truck! 😂

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Thank you so much! It’s always a treat to watch the moose lick all over the truck 😄

[@talben-shahar2745]

Finally seeing a left handed person fileting a fish :)

[@robinwilliams5608]

Y'all are too cute! Loved the ending. I always enjoy your videos. God bless!

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed! 😊

[@user-pe6ir3hl6p]

Love your "free" raised beds and recycling the wood from pallets. Years ago, when my husband and I were planting an acre garden, we also planted potatoes. We cut the potatoes into smaller pieces with each piece having a couple sprouts on it. This way a potato with several sprouts on it goes further, rather than putting a whole potato in each hole.

[@JamesCouch777]

You are having fun and that is what makes life worth living. Way to go 👏👍

[@johnhuff393]

Good morning from Godley Texas, nothing better than waking up to wildlife in the yard. Glad to see Mr. Buddy was on site. "FISH ON" love it. Great set-up for fishing. Terrific way to spend time together. You fileted the trout like a pro. Pleased to see the canned chicken stock was used. Emily is a true caviar eater 😊 Tasty looking trout 👍 Thanks for inviting us into your life. Live life to the fullest. Stay safe and happy travels 😎

[@LenardMountainHomestead]

I have never been ice fishing before. Congratulations on the catch. It was a beautiful fish. And that turkey pot pie looked so delicious.. thank you both for sharing y'all's video

[@Melina.K.]

You definitely made me laugh with your facial expressions regarding the ' caviar '. Excellent effort though and entertaining. Looking forward to the next video.❤

[@tonypowell]

You may already know this but when you are fishing just every now and then move your bait up & down just a little movement helps. Happy Fishing !

[@honeycaffena4897]

😂 loved the logic of free!

[@northernprairiegramma647]

You two are great by the way!

[@JamesCouch777]

Watching y'all trying the "caviar" was hilarious 😂

[@erikabritton5341]

The excitement from both of you on Matt's fish was so pure and wonderful and well deserved! That was a beautiful fish, for sure! Great job you two, and I can't wait to see your Q&A video!

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Thank you! 😊

[@alaskatrac]

You two are fun to watch --you are the age of my daughters and with your youth everything is a new discovery. You are sure correct that your catch was one expensive fish for all the gear you had to buy. Keep enjoying the outdoors in Alaska. Dave, in North Pole, AK

[@user-so8st7dp9t]

Congratulation s on your first ice fishing catch. It looked delicious. Hope you catch many many more.

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Thank you!

[@moe9265]

Love your cabinets!!!

[@teeteepimentalrogers4386]

Hi, if you put a wet paper towel or wet kitchen cloth under your cutting board, it will not move while you cut on it, making it so much safer. I loved both your reactions to catching that awesome fish. Great job! 🎉💯 You'll get one next time. 🎣🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️Much love from Rhode Island, Terry

[@sarihksh]

I loved watching this episode! You guys are hilarious in the kitchen ^^ Congrats on your first fish! Many more in the future :)

[@caydancebloom]

perfect opening! I was leaving the apartment in Mt View and realized I couldn't leave because there was a moose by my car. So I had to wait. lol... perfect opening!

[@shirleyharvey7376]

We use Power bait for trout. My husband prefers corn flavor and I use pink.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Nice catch! Glad you have the new heater! The issue with the other one sounded scary! You both are a joy to watch 😊

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Thank you! It was super scary, but we are glad the new one seems to be working better!

[@leannekenyoung]

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FIRST FISH!! May you catch many many many more!!!! GOD BLESS! 🥰❤️🙏🏻🍁🇨🇦

[@deebrake]

Oh my how lucky were you. I follow Pescatarian diet so that fish is amazing. Hmm, so many ways to cook it, fried, baked or fill it with stuffing in bbq weather wrapped in foil and cooked that way. Delicious. Tip: Also, I solved the problem of slipping cutting board in my house by cutting a rubber bookshelf liner to slightly smaller size and then if you lay it textured side up and put board on top it will stop moving for wooden board. Way to go!

[@stevenhartley1350]

Great video guys. 2 tips though, 1st put a damp pot towel or dish cloth under the chopping board and 2nd for the amount of roe you had you used to mix ch salt and also you should have rinsed them twice to remove the excess salt. But rainbow trout roe is very nice and very healthy for you too.

[@vanessacassidy6846]

Watching other ice fishers, they use chunks of fish with fish attracting gloop on it, or they use a lure and they have great success. 😊

[@ToysRUsKid76]

Congratulations! It looks like you caught yourself a salmon. I thought that's what it was and after seeing the meat, it's definitely a salmon. Beautiful fish!

[@rossbrown1748]

You guys are very funny, your banter back-and-forth is hilarious

[@clydebaker1857]

We make row for bait to catch fish with. Especially steelhead.

[@MrClivelupo]

Maybe your best episode till now, your excitment was unbelievanle

[@carolyngregory9354]

I love to watch you two cook together. Good video.

[@dcba43210a]

Well done…

[@jacobcounty]

You need to bounce that lure up and down to attract that fish. 18:44

[@o.smallwood4268]

Get that moose a salt block; well better yet pay it for cleaning your truck 😁. Awesome catch there Matt, now hope Aurora got more than that little taste, don't tease her like that...Thanks for sharing and all the best to you both, stay safe!

[@izzylogan25]

Nice catch!

[@meluvs2read]

Totally enjoyed your successful fishing trip video. Hint gor you.. if you put a wet towel under your cutting board when cutting meat or chopping veggies the cutting board won't slip around. Ohhh yum, that pot pie looks AMAZING!!

[@junewrogg6137]

You guys are way to cute! The Trout did look good. The turkey pie also! Good job! I don't think I am brave enough for the fish eggs.

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Thank you! They are definitely a controversial food!

[@patricksmith3316]

Some people fry the tails to a crisp. They say it's mighty tasty. 😊

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

We will have to give that a try! 😁

[@debbiemiller7342]

The pot pie looked delicious! Congrats on your first fish

[@ttandme69]

Catfish is awesome and tastes delicious!!! Sail Catfish or Hardhead Catfish…all good to me..:being from South Louisiana…yay

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

We love catfish!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

You guys are so precious! I love your videos. So excited how you both are so motivated to learn and provide for yourselves. Great job!

[@stellacontreras7740]

Very cute video, nice to see a young married couple actually enjoying their new life together! Togetherness , making memories that will last you a life time. Praying together was the Icing on the cake. But in your case butter on the fish. Very honest on if you like your meal or not. I wish more young couples will start living real life instead of wasting years . Start young . God Bless you two on a beautiful life. You complement each other 👍 God & Family Congratulations on your big catch ! Your wife is a keeper 🕊️🕊️

[@ezriggins1452]

Ms. G and I just watched and loved the Ice Fishing...

[@AndrewWhite-ev4vv]

Nice fish.I have been watching your videos since the beginning. We have alot of tools in common. Polaris ranger 6x6,buddy h3ater ice fishing hut and Toyota trucks. I can't believe you moved to Alaska from Florida. Good luck with it. Keep making videos they are great.

[@danechristian1768]

The fish looked good. Maybe next time melt your butter first. Loved the truck washer.

[@lynnscott5248]

❤

[@darienneflint9354]

❤❤Hi from Western Australia congrats on that beautiful fish. Your excitement was a joy to see. Q&A ? Are moose frightened of any large noise to move them on, are they protected by law.

[@northernprairiegramma647]

Try putting a damp towel under your cutting board. Helps with the wobble.

[@100Ronster]

Great video. Mr Heater had a recall on some of their units, you might want to check the model of your faulty heater.

[@jewels7832]

Nice fish & it looked yummy. The potpie looked good also. 😊

[@user-xu2os3mi3s]

Oh my gosh, such excitement!!! Love watching you two. You are the cutest couple. Love watching your cooking and baking also. Keep the videos coming. God bless you both and awesome fishing. Stay safe.

[@dansudsinajr_061]

Buy some egg cure and use the rest for bait if you don't eat it all. Tight lines! 🎣

[@DebbieDee-lx6uk]

Your cooking skills are phenomenal 😊

[@user-jn1ci9yz7d]

You should try jigging,raising and lowering the tip of the rod so the fish can see some movement and trigger a strike.

[@revyred8679]

AWESOME VIDEO GUYS❣️❣️❣️ A moose car wash, delicious looking pot pie, First fish & caviar what a life in Alaska ❤❤❤❤👍👏👏

[@waynegauthier155]

One word of advice, drill your holes in the ice first, then you won't have exhaust smell in your tent.

[@realalanwlutz]

Moose thinking you're Tundra was a popsicle. So funny

[@AlexB-km7os]

Put a piece of fresh green dill on a top of caviar.

[@jiminalaska]

Chickens make eggs for eating lol. Emily , Toad River is one of my favorite places on the highway

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

You’re not kidding!

[@PENPAL555]

Hi, I have been watching your channeI for awhile, just subscribed. You all are doing a great job! Tip: Put a towel under your cutting board to keep it from sliding all over the counter. I was given this info after I cut myself😮

[@matthewparsons28]

If you watch the fish down, wipe the pitch down with vinegar, it won't be slimy. And it will be easier to handle

[@RussellRW]

Really really nice fish! That would have dang near been considered a steelhead here on the west coast. Just some tips for you guys, female salmonoids (trout being one) have short snouts/jaws and males have longer snouts/jaws......you can look it up to get a better idea, that way you can tell what you have to see if you want to keep it or not. Fish quality is much better in a male (buck) than a female (hen) because of so much of a females calories go into egg production. Also caviar is best when eggs are close to fully developed, and those were quite a ways from that on the fish you caught. Makes a lot of difference in taste. Great job, so glad u got a nice one.

[@caydancebloom]

if you cook the veggies after the meat, the veggies clean up the bits of turkey that are burnt and caked on the pan. (although it looks like you didn't cook the meat to that point.... but I highly recommend getting some brown (caramelization) on the meat.... really yummy flavor!).... but as the veggies cook they get up all the left over caramelized bits up (which are usually hard to clean anyway, so it works out great!) and the flavor carries through in the sauce.

[@ediekudlik1943]

Great video nice turkey pot pie , love your ice fishing nice trout

[@damienbell3155]

If your in the valley there’s a lot of lakes to catch fish at. Try burbit. There the lobster of the lakes lol

[@peterfoster5871]

You two are so cool good luck for the coming year hope your garden provides lots of food

[@jiminalaska]

LMAO. free food

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

It WAS free! Just in an expensive way 😉

[@jiminalaska]

Kind of like fishing with a $100k boat, pulled by and $80k truck with 20k in equipment and a $500 weekend but you get 2 Halibut, a Rockfish and a few salmon LOL.@@AGlimpseOfAlaska

[@realalanwlutz]

After a long night at work I get home a see a new video form you two.❤ what a very nice video, you had me laughing so much toward the end. Love me some free fish. Congratulations on the big catch . Waiting for the next one. Alan&Maria from Indiana. God Bless

[@donmcc4189]

Good morning from Upstate New York. After working in the Sea Food business for many years, the best way to cook and eat Salmon Roe, is to leave it in the caseing and fry it. Rinse it off with cold water,pat it dry alitte and roll it in a flour and pan fry it in a Unsalted butter about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Taste really good done that way.

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

We will have to try that! Thank you! 😁

[@jaybee608]

👍👍👌✌️

[@37julie37]

Morning, there are so many favorite moments in this video . Just loved it . Happy first fish in Alaska , that was exciting. You two/3 are the best. Auroras tap dancing in the kitchen as you were working along with the top of her head was adorable. I know she enjoyed the bite of fish ? Thank you for another great video. Happy Saturday :)

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Thank you!! Aurora is always where the food is. If she isn’t, something is wrong! Yes, she got a tiny bite of trout. We try not to give her much food that has been salted. Happy Sunday!

[@37julie37]

She’s a great kitchen helper. Happy Monday :)

[@jennywagner2448]

that was so much fun to watch! the Alaskan car wash 😂... and the mega pot pie looked beautiful and delish! congrats on the fish! ❤

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Thank you, happy you enjoyed the video! 😀

[@charlenegrady8781]

Great set up for ice fishing🎣. Love to watch fishing videos. I love to fish. Always wanted to ice fish but here on Cape Cod it doesn’t get cold enough. Good luck. Good looking fish. Dinner. Enjoy. Thank you for letting us be part of your life. Take care✌️🇺🇸❤️❤️

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Thank you! Being in Cape Cod, you can’t be too far from the ice, right?! 🙂

[@charlenegrady8781]

@@AGlimpseOfAlaska No we can go to New Hampshire or Vermont to ice fish. Here where we live we rarely get snow or ice. We don’t even wear a winter coat just hoodies. I’m not complaining but some cold would be nice. Thank you both. Have a great week. Stay safe and warm🥰🇺🇸

[@caydancebloom]

oh geeze! you seriously made me gasp! Right ... and I mean RIGHT as your camera died.... I picked up my laptop to move something.... I about had a heart attack! I thought, "NOT AGAIN!!!" and started to feel cursed!

[@athomewithjenny]

We used those eggs for bait but I can't remember how my dad used to preserve them? There might be something on Google? Also, Congratulations on catching your first fish in Alaska!!

[@runninfree0727]

Place a dish towel under the cutting board next time.

[@user-nh6so6uv5i]

13:50 the reason your new buddy heater system has a “built in fire extinguisher” is because the manufacturer knows the buddy heating systems explode.

[@AGlimpseOfAlaska]

Sad thing is you’re probably not joking!

[@karenschrock8074]

Where are you from I'm Florida? We are in Bradenton/Sarasota area! Grew up in Sarasota, not real fond of it anymore. Heading back to the PNW as soon as we can. Loved WA.

[@angelac2807]

I am curious if you are both in the same line of work as in Florida and if so, how is it different in Alaska. Also, have y’all been back to visit family since being there and has anyone came to visit you guys. Much love from Dublin, Ga., USA ❤️

[@jacobcounty]

Are you two close to Fairbanks?

[@deborahwood1531]

Where do you guys work? Close by or a long commute? Mon- Fri 8-5 or something else?

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

Give it about 3 years and the cost of the supplies to earn “free fish” will catch up. 😂

[@caydancebloom]

not gonna lie... I saw your phone going down the hole!

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

Don't you wash the salt off before eating. ???

[@davidlacroix6769]

Was the moose licking your truck for salt from the roads?

[@billmitchell7731]

Trouts better fried in butter. Fish eggs👎👎👎😂😂

[@user-fy2tu8cd3w]

Yuck!!! I watch these Japanese women use Sake to get rid of fishy smells. I noticed that too much salt was added. Use tip of a Teaspoon of salt instead.

[@myralewis1714]

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