Quiet Snowy Days on the Ice | Northern Pike Fishing

First ice fishing trip of the season wasn't successful but we finally caught our target species, a Northern Pike, on the second round for a tasty dinner back at the cabin.
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[@jamesgaul3544]

There's a reason you guys have over 17 THOUSAND views in 1 hour... It's a joy to be able to share in your adventure.

[@noyopacific]

You guys never fail to impress. I liked at the beginning Arielle was pulling the sled while Eric was walking behind. (Yes I realize that he was setting up the camera.) Last winter in Minnesota I saw the woman who has the cabin next door on the island dragging a very heavy sled from where we park out to the island. This woman is 80 years old and probably doesn't weigh much over 100 pounds but that didn't stop her. I did go over and help her carry her stuff up to her cabin and she was grateful. She was also pleased with the photo I took of her pulling the sled. She is a writer and comes up to the lake in the winter to focus on her writing.

[@Ruth152]

I want to be her when I’m 80! Thank you for the inspiring anecdote!

[@marylouise890]

Awesome I also would like to be like this woman. I am trying. At 73 in a short two months or so, I for sure am trying 😮😊❤😊

[@SamSung-ww3rp]

I love that you guys always have a positive outlook on things whether you catch the mother load or one fish. I admire how you always check for and follow the rules set out for whatever you are on the hunt for. 😊😊😊

[@michaelwarden5349]

THANK YOU SO VERY VERY VERY VERY MUCH FOR SHOWING ALL OF US THE SNOW IN ALASKA. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY. YOUR CAT AND DOGS AND ALL YOUR FRIENDS.

[@Astrohhh]

That's very nice but why are you screaming?

[@907stovecraft8]

Boomer that did not work in an office environment

[@georgejulien3286]

GOBBLESS HOSS

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

​@@Astrohhh Simply b'cos its highlighted not screaming.

[@desertfairychickres4021]

​@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 Ummm, yes, it is considered yelling and rude unless you're visually impaired. Blessings

[@Squigglydodah]

you guys are the living embodiment of the old saying "there's no bad weather just inappropriate clothing." your always out there doin what you want regardless of Alaska's weather👍👍

[@connielikens3415]

This 69yr old city gal is thoroughly enchanted with your fishing escapades. Hope your Thanksgiving was full of heartfelt sentiments and yummy, yummy food!!! Im grateful for you and your channel. Blessings to you and yours!❤❤

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thank you 😊 we hope you had a splendid Thanksgiving as well 🍁

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Please please please! When you are contacted by big media companies stay true to you. Don’t let them change who you are. You deserve alllll the amazing things life has to offer. Don’t let them make you clickbait, or pose provocatively. We love you as you are! We see your hard work! ❤️❤️ from a bit south of you in AB!

[@dennismalcolm6620]

THANKS SNOW ❄️ BIRDS 🐦 ❤😂🎉...LET THE WINTER ADVENTURES BEGIN....😊

[@1307scooter]

One of things to love about them is, they will spend days and drive for hours but, when they catch just that one fish, we all share their joy.

[@contactsuzi7096]

I was on pins and needles waiting for a fish! I'm declaring that Simple Living Alaska has opened ice fishing season!! I love it when you go out and get something and then go home and process and then...drum roll...get in the kitchen. Buttery garlic Pike...I swear I could taste it. There's a reason why so many of us love your channel. When Arielle laughed with such glee when that Pike came out of the water...priceless. You are the best example of rocking Alaska! As I typed this I saw your views rocket from 47K to to over 51K...and still climbing. I just love how you've so completely adapted to Alaska and not only made it your home, but fully embraced the life. ❤❤❤ Suzi

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thank you Suzi 😊 we hope you have a wonderful Holiday season!

[@bossaudio12]

You guys are always having fun, no matter the weather!

[@user-ki2gc8uw1o]

Always fun watching you guys! You make every episode a unique adventure. You are the best...along with The Hollars!

[@yvesberube6067]

Ha, totally agree, and who couldn’t love Buggy. My husband and I also recently started watching, The Outdoor Boys, a wonderful dad, and his 3 young sons plus a great wife too, super entertaining! Now almost 7M subs.

[@CanadianCivilDefenceMuseum]

The two of you are just, simply amazing!

[@dustypiper2408]

What a beautiful interlude in my day - thanks guys!

[@suzannesnow7485]

Thanks for taking us fishing! Loved the ambiance! Beautiful footage! 💞

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Ok I snorted out a little coffee I was drinking when Arielle made that 8 inch joke. Lol.

[@nadias5192]

Thankyou Ariel & Eric you bring so much joy keeping it simple & connecting with what each season brings.

[@dawnstraughen755]

You filmed this on my 65th birthday. On my bucket list!👍✌

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Happy Birthday 🎉❤😄

[@ashleytaylor8604]

I have been waiting for the first ice fishing video!

[@catherineb5191]

It was kind of fun how most of the video was just you guys talking to each other, instead of to the camera.

[@PaullaWells]

Yay! Great job, Eric! Thanks for taking us on the dinner date with y'all. 🤣

[@amarieking4467]

One of my favorite things is to watch Ariel try feeding the hooligans to the birds.

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Hope you enjoyed your ice fishing experience and are back inside where it’s nice and warm!

[@duanechadwick331]

Just did a finger flip through the video thumbnails, man y’all have done an amazing amount of work in I’m guessing 9 months. Absolutely love watching everything the two of you do. Your planning, execution, and results are a credit to your drive.

[@briansaxon2128]

Ah we are envious of that snowfall. We are patiently waiting for winter to slowly creep in. Great to see the pups along for the outing. And the unmistakable hum of the Coleman lantern, such a unique soft light it casts. Many a card game has been had in the shadows of the Coleman. Totally my highlight of this video pun intended. My hand got cold just watching Eric set those tip ups. 🥶 Till the next one, tight lines 🎣

[@nanigoose]

I have several jars of garlic scape pesto in my freezer that I eat when I want something earthy and hot with pasta or a sandwich spread. I'm going to try it with fish, thanks to your inspiration!

[@itzjae]

I'm so happy to see you two got warm parkas 😂🙊

[@johnsutherland6322]

Love the way nothing holds you both back fantastic couple

[@ruthjames4299]

This is the closest I’ll ever get to Alaska. Amazing photography. 🇦🇺

[@dcba43210a]

I was rooting for you both to catch fish. Glad you did.

[@loristephens3016]

Always the bright spot of my week is spending time with you guys. Wish the vid lasted longer. The landscape is just incredible, and the fishing is always fun. Loved those sun shots, so eerily cold, like you had journey'd back to the beginning of time. ❤ To all Lori

[@davidbarnett4246]

Whenever you don't get skunked it is a good day fishing

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

A realistic day of fishing. That’s how it goes sometimes and you still shared a delicious meal!

[@charlenegrady8781]

So good to see you today. I was hoping you’d be on today. I love it when you take us fishing. Good luck🎣. So peaceful out there. Enjoy✌️🥰🇺🇸

[@cookingprincess327]

Miss seeing Bo, Bandit and Pepper. 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@craftilyrecycled]

So glad to see you guys getting out on the ice to fish... even if it was just the one. Consider it the first of many for the winter. ❤

[@DimensionalHorse]

U may have only been there for 5 years but u 2 are truly Alaskans!!! 😊

[@2lainefarm75]

I fish northern pike a lot here in North Dakota, the best place for bait is 6 to 8 inches off of the bottom. Summer I let bait sit right on the bottom with great success. They are a scavenger fish also is why they are near the bottom.

[@buffalo4127]

Really great to see you out and about with those beautiful down parkas!

[@GardeningwithPurpose329]

1 fish is better than nothing at least you two had fun right? Hope you two had a Happy and safe Thanksgiving! See you both in the next video. 🥰

[@caroldibben2473]

Hey guys. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that your blessed in all you do. Blessings

[@dennisoverholts8396]

Hope you guys are having a blast fishing

[@CCRider5312]

MY FAVORITE ALASKAN KZbin COUPLE ! 😁👍🏼

[@HHeirloomIA]

So it begins!!🐟🦐🎣❄ Where there are "rats" there are minks! Get trappin' you 2!❤❤

[@puirYorick]

No doubts about a white Christmas up your way! Play safe. Good fishing!

[@trapps99]

Yippeee! New video time!!

[@AK_Ray]

"call me when you go in 8 inches" 🤣😂🤣 has me rolling

[@glendascott2971]

Just beautiful 😍 the views are amazing.thanks for sharing guys ..always a pleasure 😊

[@CaptainKseadog1]

Arielle & Eric, where is the ice house for fishing you had. Diesel heater and all. Romantic dinner for two was funny. Two fish mcnuggets and no side. 😂 You guys rock!❤

[@nitaleach6816]

I known you guys are really busy. I really miss you and your adventures, everything you do is really interesting, I appreciate that you share with me, and I get to such a joy being with you. I have my coffee ready.

[@user-ew3eb9uv2i]

Good evening guys. I was waiting for a new video all day today 😊 thank you for sharing your very interesting life with us. Have a wonderful winter. ❤

[@johnnydavenport4742]

I’ve enjoyed you guys for several years now and I just love seeing videos of y’all just killing it out there!!! Maybe one day I can also migrate up your way.

[@rogertemple7193]

Wow that is a lot of snow and ice nice to see you both out fishing in it and it is very beautiful there and is definitely peaceful and quiet up there especially in your area of Alaska have a great week and Thank You. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🐟🐠🐟🐠🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Bizarb]

My guy is fishing in the middle of nowhere Alaska, with bait that is all the way from the Great Lakes. Human civilization for the win!

[@nancyhaynes4459]

Sure love your videos. Thank you for keeping it clean without cursing, drinking etc. I love to watch your videos with our grandchildren. The views of Alaska are priceless. Stay safe.

[@JooUpdate]

this is great video my friend. keep update and see you in BALI

[@thewhitehorsefarm]

Beautiful!

[@Maranatha49]

Greetings from Australia. That was a nice fish! Well done! It’s always a pleasure to tag along on your expeditions Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@sherreeroper7656]

Lol, I immediately crossed my arms to conserve warmth.lol I'm living thru you.

[@bruceg5729]

1966 (I was 8)we were fishing in Canada for northern pike and I remember my grandpa was using a lure that look like a peanut! Plus the red and white spinner you referred to & the peanut worked really well!

[@speakfreely.1776]

Did it look like a peanut in the shell or unshelled?

[@bruceg5729]

@@speakfreely.1776 in the shell in what I can remember they were hitting it really good

[@youarenotalone508]

Thank you for your videos.

[@franklinnieto5378]

I binged your construction videos over the past few weeks and found your lifestyle to be what many of us only dream of. I always wanted to go to Alaska when I was younger, but could never afford it. I ended up in the Mountains of Colorado, very similar weather to yours. Wanted to comment on your preparation of the Northern. Fileting is correct for this fish, but you will have a much better eating experience if you use a seasoned fish flour and cook in hot oil. putting a crispy texture on it and cooking out all of the bones. To prepare the fish for cooking this way, you should "score" your fish to allow the oil to get into the meat and cook the bones out. Similar to walleye, but you don't have to score walleye. Scoring is done on a fish board with ribs, putting the skin side down on the board and slicing the meat 3/4's the way through every 1/4 inch or so. This allows the hot oil to get into the meat and cook the bones out. I use a medium seasoned fish flour, also seasoning the fish prior to cooking, and peppering the fish while cooking. Cook until the bubbles stop or reduce to nil. This is when all the water is out of the fish and it is done.

[@MonkeyLoveFly]

The indoor cooking feels soo homey! I love it

[@MrGomjabber]

Love some pike, very tasty. walleye gets all the attention around here but I think Pike is every bit as good.

[@shellybielawski1773]

So happy that you at least got a fish! Take a break from working and go fishing for awhile! Love 💕 y’all!

[@jjallie18]

I can't believe the ice already that solid! Know you both love the challenge and you definitely deserved some time off.❤

[@headhunter4488]

Hope your new place is closer to good fishing. Glad to see you having fun instead of working all the time. Be safe. Till next time...

[@leesnow343]

Great catch# I love watching your fishing trips or adventures❤

[@big-russ5037]

love your video's I've watched them all!!! Tip. Try fishing about a foot off bottom. The pike will run threw the weeds on the bottom and shoot out to ambush there pray. Also if using plastics set the hook when you feel them. plastics dont taste good unless scented and they will spit them out. But with real meat (fish or hotdogs) give them a few to eat. hope this helps. Happy fishing and good luck.

[@RatdogDRB]

Not getting skunked is GREAT! I must say, I do miss a little ice fishing. Good job you two.

[@dailylife-765]

I really admire your creativity. I watched your video and couldn't take my eyes off it. It's really great

[@pattyperez1014]

So glad you took some time for a fishing break. So beautiful and looks so cold.The fish were probably hanging out in their "beds" 😂 (sorry don't know what came over me!) Take care, I look forward to spending time with you every week. Your projects are awe inspiring. Your sawmill shed is killer!!

[@SanaUllah-jf2wj]

You are having a great winter. The video was very funny. Be happy and keep smiling.❤❤❤

[@pennykafai4645]

What a beautiful sky as the sun was setting the colours were outstanding.

[@ABNMPmama]

As I start the video and look out at the blanket of white all around you, I see the daylight time vs nighttime and the low temps vs the high. We’re about to get our first snow of the year in Oklahoma. It will be a very light dusting, but our ground temps are still too high for anything to stick. I’ve also been vocal about the falling temps, too. But, your videos are a great reminder of things I can be grateful for, here in the now. Like, mostly no snow and above freezing temps. I still love Alaska. Like Dolly (then Whitney) said: I will always love you…guys. 😂❤

[@user-vl5bj6of2s]

Northern pike is my favorite!!!❤

[@craigszwed]

It's funny to sit here in CT drinking Bustello coffee as your pouring it on-screen on KZbin.

[@deniseellenburg649]

Maybe one fish ... but a blessing in a myriad of ways!!

[@shanderela]

Pouting, only a 20 minute video. I love the longer ones! Keep em coming!

[@dorothyallen3614]

Ohhh boy, it’s ice fishing season, I love when you two go ice fishing, nice catch Eric 🎉❤. The cooking of the fish looks delicious 😂. Much love to all.

[@ahorseman4ever1]

We always love seeing your videos drop. How are the bones in that pike? It's been years since I had pike. Deb and I always watch your videos together. The one thing that we so appreciate is how respectful you two are to each other. We just love you two.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

We had to pick them out 🙂 but it's a favorite fish of ours. When they are bigger Eric can cut them so there are less bones.

[@jenniferr2057]

Bones are why we always pickled pike. The bones dissolve and it's delicious!

[@cu4achat123]

Love fishing for Jack fish.They put up such a great fight. Fished for those in Charlie Lake up in Northern BC. They love the red devil lures. I caught a Perch once, it was about 15 feet from shore when out of nowhere this Jackfish jumped to the surface and swallowed my Perch lol I ended up getting skunked.

[@cosmichef75]

Here we go

[@bloomerdavid2046]

Hoping you guys make it to your remote winter cabin again this winter, those are some of my favourite videos... Have a good winter...

[@joniwasson2866]

I am so glad that you guys got to take a break from all of the hard work and go fishing. With so many new places to explore around you, i am sure you will be enjoying the winter months checking out the new surroundings. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving as well. I am looking forward to your next video. Maybe you guys could do another Q and A one soon. 😊

[@owlgirl1998]

Hope you guys had a wonderful holiday! Im happy to see the snow (its still so hot i can barely stand to wear my hoodie) and the fishing! I just found rockfish at my grocery store and i get to have it since the time i caught in Alaska over a decade ago so im hyped about that! You guys have actually inspired me to look at jobs in Alaska and I found a few in Anchorage I might apply for.

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. Anchorage is to Alaska like Honolulu is to Hawaii. Not really! Not trying to be mean.

[@benrogers5808]

I believe that mound is called a push up. You could set traps in it for Muskrats🦞🫎🦌. Nice video. .

[@Colirio949]

Make a video inside the cabin in front of the fireplace eating and relaxing 😊😊

[@wayupnort6271]

Your new winter gear looks really warm! Hope all is well!👍🏻🇺🇸

[@rosskillbery74]

If you have not tried it, you need to try pickling those northern pike. I noticed the Y bones when you were eating it. We pickle the small ones like you caught because the Y bones are dissolved in the process. They keep for a year when done this way. Don’t get too fancy. Not a pile of herbs and such. Just vinegar, salt, and tiny amount of sugar. Just simplly fillet and cut out the rib and back. Leave the Y bones in and pack em in the jar. Pour over the boiling brine and seal it up. Leave them for a few weeks and enjoy. Better than herring any day.

[@terryharding2519]

at least you caught something and the views were outstanding. thanks for letting all of us enjoy

[@marylouise890]

I’m loving watching the ticker fly by showing us how fast your views are flying past!!!!!

[@theresefreeland3762]

Beautiful Sunset.

[@ericdavison5434]

Brrrrrr..I gave up 4 seasons in Washington for the year round warmth of a Caribbean Costa Rica in 2010. Each passing year reminds me more and more how much I miss the seasonal change. I really enjoy watching you relish the ebb and flow of nature's beauty as it responds to seasonal changes. Day time temperatures in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica vary from 65F to 95F and humidity from 50% to 100%. Sunrise to sunset varies + or - 20 minutes through out the year. Thus seasonal changes create more subtle natural effects. No more September hills blanketed with yellow alder leaves giving way to bare branches and winter's brown carpet. No more fall excursions from Seattle over Mt Rainier to the Naches valley where I scored lugs of tree ripened peaches. No more orange, red and purple vine maple leaves creating collages amidst a palette of dark green conifer needles with bright azure skies creating sapphire alpine lakes hiding between granite escarpments. Costa Rica offers a different natural palette. I have come to recognize many more shades of green and blue. Tropical rain forests offer infinite shades of green with varying leafy textures. The ocean reflecting many hues of blue from its sandy and coral depths. The forest marks its seasons with different species of flowers and tree blossoms as opposed too leaves falling. It is still nature showing her infinite beauty. Looking forward to our next ice fishing trip. 😊

[@galeburkman1586]

We have used a pink spoon with purple dots on Lake Superior and it worked great. You should try one of those. Happy Thanksgiving weekend to you both.

[@Hellonwheels66]

I love watching you two fish and then take your catch home and cook it up!

[@ramiromarin4002]

You guys make my day all the time, 😊😊😊

[@tommihelminen6430]

Hellos from Finland🇫🇮 to Alaska🇺🇲 😎💪. We hawe same weather and sunlight as you too! And.. fishing is allso the same 😅.. You can't just go and get some fish ore game in forest. Some time you get, some you don't.. But we can all ways whis to eweryone good luck to food hunting 😊👍👍👍. Wery good winter to eweryone☃️❄️

[@jeanneamato8278]

Thanks for showing up at the right time. Both my husband and I have Covid. I needed cheering up. Desperately. 🥰 I love you guys.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Oh no, we hope you recover speedy fast 🙂

[@joanntucker2742]

The snow is beautiful ❄️🌨️