Salmon Fishing in ALASKA! (Things DID NOT End Well!!)

Another day of fishing for sockeye salmon at the Russian River in ALASKA!!! My brother-in-law and niece joined me on a day of catch and keep salmon fishing, and we were able to get on a few! But then, on the bike ride back to the truck from the river, DISASTER struck!!! Check out the video to see what happened!!
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This video was filmed using a GoPro Hero 9.
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[@davidwarner2768]

Whoops!! Careful out there 😂😂 great fish

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Haha! Thanks man! 😂✌️🎣

[@dawnhibbert2707]

Those were some battles to get those salmon to the net in that fast water!! And what a crash!! Glad you are ok! Great job out there by your team!

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Yeah, those salmon + that current is tough sometimes!! And thanks, haha! I survived! 🙂🙂✌️🎣

[@waikarimoana]

What an awesome fishing trip in a beautiful day Kevin and a couple of beauties in the net too bro, cheers, tight lines and greetings,, Tony.

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Thanks brother! Always appreciate you joining in on our journeys. Hope you have a good week, Tony! 🙂✌️🎣

[@AmbitiousAngler]

Whoa, wipeout! What happened buddy!? Luckily no jarm done haha. Those sockeye fight so hard! Nice job to your brother in law, niece and yourself landing them. That meat looks tasty! Good eats 🍽️🐟

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Hey Brody!! Man, I was being dumb haha!! I was trying to ride while holding my 2nd camera (what was I thinking??!), and I took my right hand off the handlebars (what was I thinking??!), and thus I deservedly crashed!! Lol 😂😂✌️🤙🎣. Thanks for watching, brother. I hope your weekend is going well! 🙂✌️🎣

[@lindsayhibbert1335]

Cute fish netter!! Glad you survived the fall!!

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

She's the best fish netter ever! 🤙🤙✌️🎣

[@shethrowsflies]

Great video Kevin! Sucks about the crash. Those dang bikes are dangerous contraptions.

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Haha, totally agreed!! I definitely prefer my own two feet when fishing/hiking!! 😂😂 Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! Tight lines, friend! 🙂✌️🎣

[@MrKevsFishing]

Awesome video Kev, sockeye salmon pulling you all over the place! I noticed a couple carcasses floating downstream too. Please be careful out there bro had a good laugh at least 😆🤙🎣🔥

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Yo Kev!! Yeah man, it took a day or two to really laugh it off... I was frustrated with myself for being so careless at first! But I thought it was good footage... Why waste it??, haha!! Hope you have a great week, brother! 🙂✌️🎣

[@Settlingintoalaskaliving]

Ouch bro good things you had your hands in front of you…really enjoy your videos…up here in Wasilla

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Thanks man! Yeah, that hurt, but I got lucky and wasn't in too rough of shape! We love the Wasilla area and everything north of there!! 🤙🤙✌️🎣

[@willholgate8136]

Be careful out there buddy, safe travels…

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Thanks, Will! A few cuts and bruises.... But I'm ok! 🤙🤙✌️🎣

[@svutility1]

Great fish, but that looked like it hurt!

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Haha! It did!! 😂😂🤙✌️🎣

[@svutility1]

@@KevinRapkochFishing glad you're doing okay! We need to fish together next time you're in Utah County!

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

@@svutility1 oh right on! I'm looking forward to fishing next time I'm in Utah 🤙🤙✌️🎣

[@KamiciaMiller]

Ope! 😮

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Right?!?? 🫨🫨😂😂✌️🎣

[@peytonmahlberg427]

Was this, this 2024 season? How’s the run starting? Leaving tomorrow to do some fishing up there for a week. Never done it but hoping to find some spots.

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Yep, this was one week after the opener. I have a vid of the opener on my channel, which was much better fishing (my wife and I both limited out). I also have a Alaska fishing guide video on my channel that you may find helpful for your trip. Tight lines!! 🙂🙂✌️🎣

[@raulosorio8337]

Man such a good fight in that current was that first one a trout looked a little smaller?

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Yo brother! That one was a sockeye too, they just typically range from 5-9ish lbs, so the size can vary for sure! Hope you're holding it down in the AZ ☀️ 🔥🫠🫠🫠

[@Chuakiagx3]

O no

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Yeah man, took a nasty spill! But just a few cuts and bruises, already on the mend! 🤙🤙✌️🎣

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

that camera will get you killed.... Good thing those Russian Reds aren't as big as the Kenai Reds.

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Yep man, no doubt. Holding that camera and riding that bike was not my brightest idea! Those Kenai reds are incredible... Caught some massive ones last year! 🤙✌️🎣

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

@@KevinRapkochFishing right on!

[@barbmoen6194]

Safety net for yourself???❤

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Needed one, for sure!! 😂😂✌️🎣