Salmon Fishing Alaska’s Famous Kenai River! (CATCH CLEAN COOK)

FOLKS! We made it to Alaska! Our first stop on this tour is the Kenai River where we try to catch and cook the world famous sockeye salmon! Hope you guys are excited for the next couple videos!
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[@chinook301]

Few tips… keep rod low… and just walk back. Don’t want that weight coming at you and the fish will fight way harder

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

🤙🏼

[@auto_5]

Thanks for the tips

[@TooManyHobbies]

The technique you're using for salmon is basically the same thing we do for our walleye run in northwest Ohio, pretty cool to see the same thing being done for salmon! Pumped for the Alaska vids!

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

That’s cool

[@jacobbw5839]

fished here like 4 years ago and slammed sockeyes for over a week, caught halibut and even offered to work on the charter lol but ya alaska is an amazing place, fishing the lakes is so different but so amazing at the same time.

[@tylerjb3]

Bro I was cracking up when you were like “it’s not snagg..well basically.. yeah it’s snagging” 😂😂

[@chenwang9179]

Snagging the fish

[@tylerjb3]

@@chenwang9179 I know that I’m laughing cause right before when he said you have to floss then I was like that’s snagging and then he said that

[@madtownangler]

I spent an entire summer cleaning salmon on the Alsek River after high school. So on saturday afternoons and sundays I walked to the East Alsek River and stayed in our fish buyers cabin. I think I caught maybe ten salmon but caught dollies like crazy and bottom fish like sculpin if my lure went down to the bottom. The fishetman laughed at me fishing with a pole because they used nets. That was the last 16 hour a day job I had. Right now the last run of salmon silvers is going on there.

[@leadballoon06]

I'm definitely excited for this series 😁

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Me too

[@thewoodsytype7243]

Thats awesome !!!! If you get cold you can wee in your waders

[@steveandcarolwilda6668]

Great video! You paint a great picture of what happens on the Kenai near Soldotna. Caught a bunch when we were up there the first half of August. Crazy good run this year! Thanks for putting this together!

[@terrysnigaroff9394]

Great job on all the reds!!! A little advise, on the lower kenai there isn't a hook sizer restriction like the upper kenai so when I fish the lower kenai where you guys went I use a size 2/0 or 3/0 owner octopus hook with a little bit of yarn. They stay on the hook alot better with the bigger hooks. Also check out ship creek in anchorage. The silvers are running really good.

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Thanks for the advice! In a couple videos from now we actually switch to this technique

[@kojmas]

Watching you and our local youtuber nuttynu fishing the Kenai is nice. And then watching Taku and xoverland doing their things in Alaska too..🤙I'm loving it.

[@goch907]

Little tip if you snag a fish and he’s flying down stream hold your pole down straight at the fish and hold ur drag. Usually snaps em off. Good video.

[@michiganmike3268]

Now this is content boys! Hell ya!

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Aye

[@spurbronc9449]

If my mood is down or blah.... I can always count on Minndak to lift my spirits. Not every KZbin channel has that gift. I love these guys! I know they work hard but I greatly appreciate them. I think they should collaborate with Samoung Outdoors! Not because he's Asian so I dont want to hear nothing about that, its because his vibe is similar and I think they would be magic together. Samoung has one of the most underrated channels on KZbin. He explains everything in depth and is awesome. His CCC are awesome too! He has great recipes.

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Thank you Kevin!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Looks like tough fishing. Sick video though!!

[@j.j.clingman4083]

MinnDak you should see if you can meet the simple Living Alaskans!!! That would totally be really cool if you two could do a video together!! Don’t no if you have ever watched them before but I love watching them and all the different things they do!! I’m pretty sure you are pretty close to them because I no they just did a video on catching salmon and if I do remember correctly it is the same river that you two were fishing!! They are a great couple!!! I definitely think it would be cool if you guys could hook up there together!! Awesome video buddy!! Let me no what you find out????

[@kevinmahon9921]

Yes check out their channel they can show you how and where they slay some huge salmon and lots of other species if yall have the time and are able to get in touch with them. I hope they would be receptive to this. kzbin.info/door/3FHvW16m_i117IqPnb0nmA

[@robertwhite1810]

Excellent! Thank you

[@trlaird9987]

Really enjoyed this vid....thanks so much..!!!

[@btha01982]

We drift with same type of setup but we just don't randomly hook set or hope for a snag....you can actually feel the difference on the line when you hook up

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Father-Son’s Outdoor Greatness… Yes Please 👊🏼😎🤙🏼! This series is gonna be frickn DOPE!

[@mattphillips6578]

Love the change up in videos. Alaska is amazing

[@vfirehorse]

Alaska home sweet home !

[@AKynic]

Welcome to my town man, glad you had good time😂🤣

[@ReevisbWealthy]

I'm in Minnesota lol and I'll be there shortly

[@davidmar7610]

Was in Soldatna last year in July. Fished the same river and caught my 3. Flossing was interesting but we used bare hooks. Also went to Homer for Kings and halibut. No way you can’t catch a limit in Alaska. Enjoy!

[@creativedragon1165]

yo i live in Anchorage and u posted this video on my bday! lol

[@jbfernandez1547]

Add some Mayo and some French onion seasoning and some lemon and wrap it up and throw it in the grill.. trust

[@MorelMushroomMan]

Gonna be a great series can tell already

[@scottbormann2765]

Is that your signature move, recording you stomping your feet? Always great videos, keep up the great work.

[@thebakk34]

Are you still there!? If you are, you NEED to go to Moose's Tooth in Anchorage!!! Gods I miss Alaska in the summer time.

[@spurbronc9449]

After cooking salmon, you should try removing the skin and frying it. After I smoke huge fillets, I fry the skin and its by far the best part and everyone's favorite.

[@kgbond11]

So much fun! Your boy smashed that guys net pretty good 😂

[@maxhart9077]

Got to go stay at a lodge near lake iliamna and fish the Bristol bay region this summer. Guides said it was the worst the fishing has been in years and it was still easily the trip of a lifetime. Alaska is just unreal

[@IRyzeAbove]

You need try try just butter and brown sugar

[@IRyzeAbove]

Can’t beat it

[@anthonylucero5306]

Doooooopppeeeee Video guys!!! 🔥🔥🔥 can't believe you guys are in Alaska that's so sick!!

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

✊✊✊

[@MetalneckOutdoors]

Awesome video guys. Love catch and cook.

[@firstflightoutdoors2076]

Alaska has the best fishing. I’ll take salmon fishing over bass fishing any day!

[@Chuakiagx3]

I would love to try bass fishing one day

[@firstflightoutdoors2076]

I’ve been it is definitely awesome. But still salmon are way more fun

[@appalachianoutdoorsman5769]

@@Chuakiagx3 bass are overhyped. I personally like going after trout, walleye etc more then bass.

[@cynthialopez4651]

WHAT A RUSH LOVE FISH TO WATCH WHEN THEY BRACK WATER I DID FLY FISHING BACK IN MY YOUNG DAYS MISS IT👍🐟

[@nebstar210]

Best video I’ve seen in a while

[@tylerstroup4923]

Ayeee been waiting for this Alaskan series!

[@Jwilson1202]

Was just there in Soldotna 3 weeks ago salmon fishing on the Kenai. Absolutely amazing 👏

[@sacha98]

I’m headed there Tuesday! Can’t wait!

[@josephcossich1319]

I live in soldotna, limit is 6 now. Never use a coho fly, they are made for the Russian river and make to lose more fish. Use a normal hook with just a bead above it or a little yarn on ur hook, reds don’t particularly bite but we troll for them in skilak lake. Good bud. When you come back let’s meet up!

[@deckhandcody]

I live in Anchor point

[@josephcossich1319]

@@deckhandcody hell yea, I’ll be down there in October for steelhead.

[@Seanbault1983]

Gotta be a great experience with pops

[@maxhaughin371]

Sweet action! Love to see it

[@Chuakiagx3]

make sure to go to seward on the last week of august for the silver run...

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Sheesh!

[@damienbell3155]

Never gets old

[@chrisparsonsdeliveringecom1392]

Love the video. Good to see you guys having a great time with your dad.

[@harryneva8741]

Next time you do the salmon you should do my recipe you sprinkle 2 tablespoons of brown sugar over the filet then 3 tablespoons of puTter on top. If you want put lemon and a little salt then cook it the same way. Trust me it slaps harder than Mrs. Lehman

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

😂😂😂

[@johnvang759]

Welcome to Alaska haha I live in anchorage and it’ll be soo cool to see y’all. Salmon fishing been really good

[@sirmandaughtry5712]

The Kenai was fire this year

[@DriftmanX]

Holy cow your channel blew up. Hats off to your brotha. Keep grinding.

[@shanequeen5003]

Your fly you had on is what we use for Atlantic salmon in the UK I'm wondering if the hooks wer coloured black like ours

[@1richrodfishing]

🎣💯🔥 Catch you next time!

[@jackbeltzer9196]

I live in Anchorage, and have fished around Alaska, and I can confidently say fishing around/in resurrection bay is some of the most gorgeous fishing around.

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Agreed!

[@Sequel7]

@@MinnDakOutdoors what bait/lure do u use?

[@ThePullTabPro]

I love the video, you guys are the real deal. Looks so awesome.

[@SodakFishing]

Insane video bud love the Alaska content 🤘🤘

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

😜

[@damian2579]

Anyone notice at 15:17 Sam and that guy were in sync 😂

[@andrewsiarkiewicz341]

Love when you guys travel and film together reminds me of my brother and I. But he lives in florida now and I’m in jersey so I don’t see him as much as I’d like

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Hopefully y’all see more of each other

[@andrewsiarkiewicz341]

I hope so keep up the good work bro

[@Ninad009]

your fishing trip looks so inviting 🎣🎣🎣

[@Hoyt2929]

My favorite vacation to date is Alaska. We stayed near Soldatna too and fished for salmon, but also halibut. If you don't have that lined up yet I can send you the contact info on the guy we used, as he is originally from Clara City, MN.

[@samuelharshman]

17:12 me and my cousins did this to a fish and it’s head exploded and blood flew everywhere. We thought it was an invasive fish but it wasn’t. It’s looks the same as the invasive fish though so we didn’t know until we got back home. May that fish rest in peace

[@RideFishHunt]

Great video! I'm jealous!!

[@ching574]

im surprised i didnt see yall out there at rotary this year i usually go out to the island and hangout on the right side though i was catching at least 20 a day there for a week obviously only keeping 3 a day but i mean i was limiting out in like 10-30 mins of being there and i just love the way they fight

[@Thelocksa102]

I miss fishing salmon! You can’t underestimate these salmon!! They can run!!

[@aSistaAndTheOcean]

totally fun, and awesome video guys,, defiantly subscribed!!! thx

[@Officialspeedparagon]

Alright, this just made me hyped. Im going to make a run this weekend. 59k just came through and limit is 6 🤙🏼

[@aidenjohnson1548]

I was literally watching the last Alaska series again like a day ago and was like I wonder the the minndak boys are going to Alaska soon

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Heheh we back

[@aidenjohnson1548]

@@MinnDakOutdoors let’s go boys keep up the grind and good work on the vids

[@hothead6608]

Man you should really look more into it salmon smash flies but its a small window we swing flies for monster kings in September and switch for steelhead once the kings start to spawn cause the kings wont eat as much when they spawn

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Sounds fun!

[@thechummies6545]

I’m from Alaska and love fishing the Kenai so this is awesome

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

I love it

[@damienbell3155]

Where on the kenai river are you at? Swiftwater , centennial park and moose meadows also airport side r great spots I'm all fished out limit went to 6 last Thursday Limit went to 6 on Russian today I have that same ugly stick lol still would like to know that campground plz thx I'm in anchorage. Might be out there tomorrow or Friday I luv saltwater reds. But copper river reds are better tasting. Suggestion Tell ur bud AFRIN ,,,,, for allergies

[@senorfrog1792]

This is a great video! 🏕 Make sure you get your dad in there catching some fish.

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

👌🏻

[@michaelcarlson2962]

Hey boys that's a freaking cool adventure y'all get to experience with your old man. Cherish every minute. Love your videos, long time sub, big fan! Excited for the videos to come!

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@haroldjohnson2424]

Awesome! I camp this place every year! Love fishing here.

[@RealBoy907]

what campground is this?

[@michaelschnoor7594]

Let's go boys! Super jealous thats my dream trip ol son!!

[@redoakoutdoors3936]

I’ve been pumped about this video since I saw the clips on Instagram!

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@arvmaheshwari1356]

Lets go, just looking at some salmon fishing!

[@indianachrisUDX1313]

so cool!

[@oliverbari2]

great video boys

[@Badback60]

Excellent videos guys…I bet the Grizzlies weren’t to far away

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@jacobalderman105]

Awesome stuff dude's 👍👍

[@HunterS.129]

Can't wait for the other videos to come, Alaska is awesome.

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Love it

[@carsonevans7084]

you have to go fish for rainbow trout and dolly varden. hit a fly shop and ask for a good spot to float the kenai and drift beads. nonstop action and high chances of catching a monster

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

I’m in!

[@trap_god1539]

Yoo. Planning a trip out to anchorage and looking to get on the kenai for some salmon. I’m going with some friends and it’s my first time and was wondering when is a good time to plan a trip for next year. Looking to get some good action.

[@thomasturner4667]

I have been stationed in Fairbanks for the past the years. Just went down a couple weeks ago to the Russian. Wish I could have ran into y’all. Keep up the great work.

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Thank you for your service

[@thomasturner4667]

Thanks just keep up the great video’s. They have helped me so much over there years. I started ice fishing because of y’all !!!!!

[@amysourinhamath4480]

Hi! Your video showed up on my feed. I’m in Anchorage now and would have loved to meet up with y’all and do some fishing. Unfortunately, you guys left Alaska already.

[@jeremyidle8212]

Looks like so much fun. Definitely on the bucket list to do. Love the videos keep it up

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

It’s awesome

[@Backcountry_mike]

i live in soldotna on the kenai haha.

[@timortega-t3q]

MET you last year at the processing plant Enjoyed your videos

[@micahbelt799]

A good meal is some teriyaki salmon over soy sauce ramen noodles(drain the juice)

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Yum

[@invadernik]

damn, now i really cant wait for october. btw this summer from lake ontario someone dragged out a 44 lb king salmon. yeah...

[@russellsoutdoors559fishon6]

Come try fishing for our salmon we have there pretty much the same technique of fishing but fish are bigger and puts up a good fight

[@sebastiancraw8918]

Love the salmon fishing please go back to Alaska

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

I will no doubt

[@terrysharp5025]

See the lady behind you cutting the belly’s off her fish? The best eating on earth

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

That’s what I hear!

[@jaydenhadley182]

Slayman and traplord J! I live in Buckland, Alaska which is 400 miles north from Anchorage ive been watching you guys in Flair's videos

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@damienbell3155]

I never get tired watching these Kenai reds getting caught. Just watched your Alaska journey drive through Canada. Get to Seward for red snagging they’ll still be there this weekend and next week then June 12-14 will be opening of Russian river possibly the sanctuary

[@libbymolly1]

yes they bite.

[@johnwalhofink9632]

I literally went Halibut fishing out of Homer 2 days ago...obviously you know the Kenai was crazy busy

[@bodhiangersola2682]

I just came back from Alaska and Fished in the kenei river

[@jdrollason]

Hey guys. Fellow South Dakotan here and have been fly fishing since I was 9. I was just curious why you have so much mono on the reel vs traditional fly line with a leader. I've only fly fished most of the Rockies and the Black Hills so I thought the setup was interesting

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Idk this was just the flossing set up that the guy set us up with!

[@darrenwoodard8819]

I didn’t hear you guys name the campground. Was it by any chance Centennial Campground in Soldotna?

[@MinnDakOutdoors]

Yes it was!

[@darrenwoodard8819]

Thanks for the confirmation. About three years ago I spent two weeks in Alaska with my uncle and good friend. We were Rv’ing and fishing the whole time. We spent a couple of nights camping at that same campground. We really enjoyed it. We did a lot of wade fishing, along with 2 halibut charters and 2 king salmon charters, on the Kenai, right there in Soldotna, with Bo’s guide service. It was a great couple of weeks. Best vacation ever. I can’t wait to get back.