Setting and Hauling Halibut Longline - Alaska Commercial Fishing

Hi everyone! In today’s video, we set our baited hooks and the new bird line gets put to the test. After a 6-hour soak, we head back out to haul our gear later that afternoon.
Thanks for watching!
If you enjoyed the video, please like, comment, and subscribe.
Become part of the crew! Join our Patreon:
/ eisalaska
We offer a variety of seafood at our store, check us out:
www.eisalaska.com/
Sign up for our newsletter:
newsletter.eisalaska.com/sign...
Follow us on Facebook:
/ emeraldisleseafoods
Our Instagram:
/ eisalaska
And on Twitter:
/ eisalaska

[@kevintownsend2969]

Oh how i envy these guy who can do this and do it well. With so much in the ocean they'll never go hungry

[@EISAlaska]

Thank you Kevin! We are incredibly lucky and ever so thankful we landed in such an incredible profession and lifestyle. We do our best to respect the resources we depend on and we are honored to able to share it with so many great folks out there.

[@kevintownsend2969]

@@EISAlaska Truth I'm a city boy never even seen a Halibut until this video don't fall off the boat laughing but i thought those were giant flounder.

[@callmeanythingbutlatefordinner]

45 years ago, I swore that I never wanted to see another halibut fishing trip again. Now, after watching this vid, I miss the life. It's good to see the boys still using the same methods. 😃

[@EISAlaska]

Haha, brings back the memories, huh? Thanks for tuning in.

[@davidheckendorn2920]

Fished with Afishunt Charters Captain Seth in 2019 out of Ninikchik. Only missed out quota once but that guy was throwing back quality fish going for a barn-door fish.

[@ronsouthard8245]

So nice to see a couple of young men working hard to make a living, while at the same time seeming to enjoy what they're doing.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

It is indeed most pleasurable working at the rail each in tune with the other. Minimal wasted steps and each knowing what the other is about to do, even knowing what they're thinking. Like clockwork.

[@denimlabels7315]

I did this on a few boats in Homer Area and Dutch Harbor in the mid 90s. One old school fishing guy Bill of "Billy D" did it by hand baiting shots in tubs. What a pain in the ass. I didn't work on his deck but did baiting for extra cash. Those shots were always getting tangled up! Lots of lost gear! Ganyans are the way to go! We would set and haul 25 miles 2x a day. Winter Cod Bering Sea. Worked my ass off and money really sucked. 30 day trips about, 1 day off and then back out again. I must have been nuts. 18 hour days, everyday! I still miss it at times. Larger than life out there!

[@allancrow134]

A good friend of mine day fished Hali out of downtown Victoria BC for years. He'd fish the minimum tide cycle for 3 or 4 days every two weeks then sell off the dock. He'd set three short strings(150 hooks) then start pulling. One time I was with him when we got 11 fish over 100 lbs(two gaffs!) in the first 30 hooks, something he'd never seen before anywhere on the coast. Best fishing job ever, home every night. Looks like you guys have a very similar gig. Love it. Cheers from Van Isle.

[@barttraynor1220]

Thank you guys very much for taking the time to film this 🙂

[@EISAlaska]

Sure thing, Bart!

[@charliepador7075]

@@EISAlaska hh

[@thermann9]

Great post! I had no idea commercial fishing was so intricate and so much work. I was exhausted just from watching. Thanks for doing what you do, greatly appreciated. That really takes an admirable work ethic.

[@EISAlaska]

Glad you enjoyed it thermann9. It is a lot of work, but also very rewarding career. The opportunity to work with our family and share our experience with everyone is great. Thank you for joining us.

[@user-wm7ml3zt4c]

자막있으면영상을더욱재미있을탠대요아쉽습니다

[@hanskevinvlog]

hello guys... thanks for keeping up some fishing vidz... congratulations and keep safe...

[@bweaver760]

You all work hard at what you do! I love halibut fish! Fresh Seafood has gotten outrageously expensive, so it is a treat when we get to eat some!

[@Junorr500]

You have no idea how gorgeous that bounty looks to us fish lovers stuck inland. At $30cad plus per pound at the local market halibut is a bit out of my means but as a treat once in awhile it’s worth it. Love to watch it coming out so fresh. Makes the mouth water. I guess it’s all relative though. I live in fresh fruit country where my neighbours give away fresh peaches, plums, apricot, apples and pears. I know I take it for granted. We all just need to enjoy the bounty we have available. Good job out there guys. Keep it up.

[@EISAlaska]

We're definitely fortunate to have these resources at hand. But yeah I agree, its kind of a give and take. Fresh fruit is so good, Kodiak is near the end of the line, so not always the best quality fruit and veggies. Thanks for watching, and appreciate the comment.

[@jimmyarbutus2555]

Stop brown nosing to these folks. We have lots of fish AND fresh fruit where I live and I disrespect it all and take it for granted whenever I can.

[@peterhill-burton2259]

You guys have made some awesome videos please keep making them, I am disabled and i enjoy being on the boat with you

[@EISAlaska]

We're glad you enjoy them Peter, thanks for tuning in!

[@Shipfixer]

I deckhanded aboard longliners for about 35 years here in Alaska. This vid is pretty impressive for the size boat it is. You should see what REAL longlining is. I've seen 8 miles of gear set out. Thousands and thousands of hooks. 36 hour openers. Those were the days. No more. Greetings from Seward, Alaska.

[@Shipfixer]

@@aculasabacca I remember two. There's F/V Provider, which I believe is a halibut schooner 130 feet. And then there's F/V Alaska Provider at around 180 feet long which is a dragger. I think the Alaska Provider is presently in Dutch Harbor and F/V Provider not sure. I haven't been to Dutch Harbor in years. Presently live in the southwest.

[@donbrown3972]

How much line did you leave in the great Alaskan waters??? While diving you can see the tremendous damage lost, broken and abandoned longline do. It is hard for me to describe without being mad. PLEASE BE CARFULE WITH THOSE LINES!

[@Shipfixer]

@@donbrown3972 You have a good point. Under normal fishing condition, fishing vessels here in AK very seldom lose any of their gear. Each deckhand is responsible for lines and all other gear. If lost, it comes out of their share of pay. Thousands of dollars. One of the problems here is boats from Japan, Russia, and other countries, who in the past have left behind unbelievable amounts of crap on the bottom. I've been on longline trips where we would drag up miles of old Japanese longlines. It makes for a horrible knotted-up mess. We never threw it back overboard. We would sometimes set seven miles of gear, where the Japanese would set out hundreds of miles of it. They would have an army of deckhands who made all their gear themselves right on the boats.. Lines, hooks, and glass floats. We are constantly finding them today.

[@Misha-dr9rh]

@@Shipfixer I believe this is also a problem in the South China sea, massive Chinese fish factory ships come inside the phillipines' waters and steal all the fish from them. I don't know if they have the same problem but I highly doubt they take the utmost care of the environment.

[@cccowboy2576]

Huge respect goes to these honest and hardworking fishermen...

[@scottmiller6270]

I loved being in Alaska deep sea fishing. Aside from Halibut, Salmon, Cod etc. I also caught a huge Skate and those little Sharks or "Dog Fish". I think that's what they call them. Excellent music choice!!

[@Hockeyfan9884]

I so much enjoy all of your videos indeed. A good catch of halibut, some real nice size cod for sure, them big ole sculpins, some white-ish long snake looking things, and a great day on the water with a few bucks earned. Happy new year now it's 2022. Thanks for sharing . All the best guys.

[@nightdipper5178]

I loves me a good Halibut samich. Thanks a bunch fellas.

[@corazongalang9854]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I love that the whole family puts in the big effort . GOD BLESS EVERYONE!!!

[@EISAlaska]

Thank you!

[@stevehammond2016]

Nicely done , very informative as well . I never thought of commercial , halibut , fishing being done in a smaller operation as such .

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks Steve. There are alot of small halibut vessels, as the IFQ permits are bound to vessel size. We are D class, which is under 35'. This keeps quota in small operators hands and helped prevent excessive consolidation by large vessels and corporations when the IFQ system was implemented.

[@letecialumapas3586]

Thanks had the chance to watch your video catching halibut .. its my first time to swe a halibut fish .. 🥰😍🤩

[@EISAlaska]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CaptPike787]

The way he works the knots!

[@debbiesue4287]

I had left my TV running On your channel today like a good viewer should...l o l ...And when I walked in the room I clicked to see which one this is because it looked familiar. I think it's one of the first ones I ever watched... Six million views!!.. Doing a happy dance for you right now!!! That's so awesome ... And so well Deserved!!

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks Debbie Sue! You’re the best😄. It’s crazy to think we have a video with that many views. All thanks to wonderful folks like you. Have a wonderful New Year!

[@avail1.]

nice catch men - peace and soft wind

[@chrism.8105]

One guy is doing all the real work!

[@sherrylawrencelewis2544]

My mouth was watering watching that huge halibut being hauled in.

[@petermcfarlane7405]

Beautiful looking catch guys,cheers and happy fishing

[@walrus2796]

You raised my blood pressure on that first set, when the tangle happened thought for sure you were going to get caught by the hooks: boys, please be safe

[@EISAlaska]

Oh yeah, thanks for your concern. Appreciate you watching walrus!

[@1616katerst]

Love watching you guys. No drama.

[@billycrockett886]

Awesome,hard work y’all made it enjoyable to watch.new sub keep it up.

[@cmonbigfishwiththebuff]

Another great vid!! Good looking halibut! I miss catching those. Looking forward to the next video!

[@EISAlaska]

Appreciate that Derik! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@rubensalberto7782]

I'm Brazilian and I watch all your videos, congratulations on the fishing and the videos.

[@EISAlaska]

Thank you very much, Rubens!

[@samhunt9380]

Thanks for sharing a day at work for you guys. Thoroughly enjoyed watching from down here in Australia......

[@EISAlaska]

Glad you enjoy the videos, we appreciate the comment.

[@willm6364]

Real men doing real jobs!

[@ronaldbelken396]

Thanks guys for my vertial fishing trip, it's great, I admire your skills and determination, working hard, can't wait to take another fishing trip with y'all lol but y'all don't mind I'm putting on my floatation vest , that's what's up!

[@richstiefel]

Love the content! Very informative!

[@tomblount5635]

I have a whole new appreciation for commercial fishing. Good job guys, so jealous

[@soundlysouth2962]

You fellas are awesome. Thanks for sharing... thanks for what you do , because Halibut is delicious !!! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@EISAlaska]

Our pleasure!

[@sarahhope6315]

Awesome to watch. So happy I found this channel. Definitely makes me miss fresh Halibut.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

The world would be a better place if everyone fished like you lads ☘️☘️👊

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks Billy! Yep, we try our best.

[@almondbryan871]

Commercial fishing

[@Billyfishing_watch]

@@almondbryan871 what's going on,👍

[@19jake23]

You guys work together like a well oiled machine..........well done!!

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks Michael!

[@TheMerlin672]

These two guys are like a well-oiled machine, as we say in England. And just ONE of those Halibut would feed me for months! Great video, guys.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for the comment, Merlin!

[@darrebell3086]

The old English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 flag 😉

[@abewall4294]

Great video! Takes me back 40 years when I worked on halibut boats before and after the salmon season out of Prince Rupert, BC. I loved fishing halibut the best. Always a surprise with what you can catch.

[@EISAlaska]

Glad you enjoyed it, Abe! I rather enjoy it as well.

[@MrSoarman]

Great video, I commercial fished Salmon and had a Ling Line troll for chillies, widows, etc, my set up was only 300 ft long with 275 hooks at end it detached from spool then connected to my 50lb ball, and send it abiss, best pull was 273 fish from 275 hooks.

[@EISAlaska]

Great haul! That would take some time to clean up I bet. Feel good at the end of the day though.

[@jamesallen9620]

Wow....I enjoyed watching. Allot of work but it shows you truly enjoy it.

[@genemcniel7543]

Thanks for sharing loved the video and love halibut. Best tasting fish in the world.

[@GMDII]

really enjoyed the video guys thanks. and Thanks for not cutting the fins off the shark. Appreciate it.

[@dire67]

This setup is so much simpler than what we used in Alaska, back in the day. No need for special racks or anything. Great video.

[@EISAlaska]

It's very clean and tidy compared to tub gear! We love not having to overhaul tubs after we haul it in, works great for our little boat.

[@dire67]

@@EISAlaska IDK if the Pathfinder's still around but I worked on it for a few years, back in the 90s. It was needlessly hard work.

[@scale2tail]

Great work guy's. Really enjoyed watching.

[@user-ib3qb5zn8u]

US # 1 !!! in 90-s years I worked on crab boats JUNO and SEA PRODUCER ....It was a very good years ...Salute from ruSSia .....

[@robinackerman6699]

Stumble across your sight and love it, was stationed Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage (74-78) and did quiet bit halibut and salmon fishing, now I stroke and can’t get on boat anymore. Thank for ride.

[@ScotWalt858]

Nicely done!!

[@southernstormoutdoors4006]

Another great video !!! Im hooked on yalls videos !! Cant wait for next

[@EISAlaska]

More to come! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffmill999]

My son and I were on a boat just like that in 2007....after silver salmon...wonderful trip

[@markmaccani9411]

Nice job guys. Looked like a very good set. God luck in future fishing. Keep up the great videos.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks! Will do Mark!

[@skittles23891]

Don't know why I love your halibut videos so much but keep it up guys. I really enjoy your content.

[@EISAlaska]

Glad you like them! Thanks Caleb.

[@davidaames1347]

Alaska is far away. But, I heard that there is huge fish in the Flemish Cap too. However, the weather may not be good at this time of year.

[@kennethgrimes5494]

I like your hook shoot keeps it a lot safer for the deck hand if you load your bait before you snap the leader,i noticed he smapped first some of his baits but i can see he knows what he's doing .ive just about done it all in the fishing business fothe last twenty-five years fished red snapper scamp.and grouper in the gulf of mexico good luck capt and wish you a full hole.

[@sonny8455]

What a gem of a video thanks boy's

[@NH1969GOAT]

Hard, hard, hard work.... Hat's off guys!!

[@RS-yj3gn]

Very nicely done considering you are cameramen and actors simultaneously. Great views, but cold eh? Love to try some halibut. We don't have them here in New Zealand waters, I believe. Nice video, will watch again and others, if you make. Thanks heaps Cheers Reiner

[@lucienvandegaart3611]

I once caught a 52 liber in central California in the 80sbwith 15 lb test on the backside of a shore wave. Bunches of fun.

[@scottdore4890]

I lost my cellphone this past fall Archery season and I was sitting this morning like wait a minute I ain't seen you guys for quite awhile I forgot about subscribing now during my maple sap boil I can watch your family catching fish best regards from Maine

[@salleh63ahmad51]

Wow the Halibut are huge👍👍👍

[@FisherybyTrade]

Used to longline pelagic swordfish on the east coast scalloping now. But respect to you AK guys a few of you running around here as well stay safe

[@kevinokeefe3751]

Great video my friends, Wish you the Best every season, Stay Safe most importantly, Go get em 👊

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks Kevin!

[@victormolina3735]

Hello another day in the office.. Nice whether 👌 Beautiful fish I love Halibut.. God bless you guys... Have a nice day..

[@EISAlaska]

Absolutely, Victor. Thanks for joining us.

[@whotknots]

Where you folks live is an incredibly beautiful part of the world, such a shame it is obviously so darn cold🤔!

[@akbeautyrose7775]

In the darn winter especially ignoranti!

[@akbeautyrose7775]

It's so danger cold in other northern countries TOO! 🤔

[@PeteZa92]

It's beatiful because no one wants to live there lol means barely anybody is bothering the area

[@gwjuned9047]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppCWppyXrMaIZ5I

[@justdoingitjim7095]

I thought about living in Alaska, but you don't get to see women in short skirts all year like we do in Texas!

[@sergeysergey7956]

Я учился на Аляске, трудолюбивые и красивые люди, работа на море, очень рискованная и тяжёлая. Удачи Вам ребята и привет Аляске, самому сказачному региону! I studied in Alaska, hardworking and beautiful people, work at sea is not very risky and difficult, Good luck guys and hello to Alaska, the most fabulous region!

[@pongbear6481]

In the Russian u said the work is difficult but in the English translation said the opposite. Don't know if u meant it that way, hope this helps.

[@deniszhdanov5593]

Хорошо что Аляска Американская, у наших было бы как на Чукотке!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

My first time running a long line this year so I thought I’d check out the pros. Nice haul.

[@michaelbrooks7214]

amazing! I've worked on an assembly line, similar, many repeat actions

[@canadiancryptidscanadasbea8335]

Awesome video guys thanks for posting

[@EISAlaska]

Our pleasure! Thanks Canadian!

[@ritchiecassidy9151]

You guys are awsome keep up the good video's mbro's 👍👍👍🐟🐟🐟🐟

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks! 👍

[@mouradmouraddd1083]

Big respect for your super job.

[@colinevans7134]

Love your video and explaining the technic

[@reginaroquero319]

new subscriber here watching all the way from phillipines.. looking forward to watch all your new videos.. stay safe guys

[@EISAlaska]

Welcome!

[@zezitopais965]

Congratulations friends! Conscious fishing, something we don't have in Brazil yet. I always access their fisheries. Here we also halibut , we call it a much smaller sole, at most about 6kg . Hugs in everyone. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@EISAlaska]

Cheers, Zazito. Hopefully we can all fish responsibly someday.

[@zezitopais965]

EIS Alaska com certeza! Desde já parabéns por essa pesca maravilhosa! For sure! From now on, congratulations for this wonderful fishing. Thank you ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cessnadriver6813]

Halibut, best tasting fish there is...Yum

[@EISAlaska]

So good!

[@cesararellanes6188]

Great on the conservation efforts. Rules keep us afloat

[@EISAlaska]

Yep, got that right Cesar.

[@kslloyd8443]

Really interesting Video’s. Thanks for sharing the life. Hard workin family.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

Incredible. You make it all look so simple. How many different knots do you have to know ?

[@travisharrington376]

You guys are great thanks for sharing.

[@EISAlaska]

Our pleasure!

[@donaldmackillop6736]

Smooth, very smooth indeed, you make it look easy (it isn't). Scottish fisherman here. We call these beauties “bradan-leathann “ in Gaelic or 'wide/flat salmon' in direct translation. Very entertaining clips indeed. Therapy of a kind. Stay safe and good hunting Gents.

[@EISAlaska]

Thank you for the translation Donald. We love it. Glad you enjoy the videos. Best wishes and stay safe.

[@kandamarunanekarath9311]

I ... And a

[@kandamarunanekarath9311]

A

[@kandamarunanekarath9311]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@colinware4295]

Hello, glad you like the descriptions, also the spiny dog ,in the UK is called a "spur" dog. Had a tortuous 2 weeks on a long liner, average hooks deployed per 24 hrs....11,000, snoods spliced to main line, and getting the Dogs off....was certainly a spiny affair! When you get the chance, have a look at the spotted dog fish...as far as I know...the only fish to have eyelashes! Pretty cute too.

[@EISAlaska]

That is one heck of a day. Pretty large scale compared to us. We run around 1000 hooks a day, and much shorter soaks, usually 6-8 hours. That would be tough clearing all of them off the line, heck singles are a pain! I looked up the spotted dogfish, they are kind of cute, funny word to call a fish, but its true.

[@reydelossantos6904]

Fantastic video great coordination and hard working family from the philippine

[@sparkyindahouse]

looks like good clean fishing fellas..great job, UK

[@mika112112]

Thank you for making this video. I really enjoyed watching it!

[@EISAlaska]

Cheers Michael.

[@colinware4295]

Very interesting, having fished the uk north Sea 13 yrs, ....we never threw back monk fish...here it's almost the same value as prawns, when portioned, can resemble prawns in texture and taste! So freeze email down and send them over here!

[@EISAlaska]

Hi Colin. We hear that a lot. What you see here are actually giant/big sculpin, there is no market value around these parts.

[@colinware4295]

The first comment should have read "em" not email....the mistake and joys of auto spell !!

[@tonyschaff5683]

Love watching you guys,it’s nice to see it done right

[@Thanhnguyen-jb4fg]

Great job guys

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, Thanh!

[@transa0710]

Damn, love halibuts

[@skyrealitytv7345]

Wow amazing catching the fish 🐟🐟🐟

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for watching

[@skyrealitytv7345]

@@EISAlaska here in Philippines many of fish also 🐠🐠 but Chinese basil enter the Philippines Sea to get plenty of fish so sad 😊 keep safe always and God bless you and your team ☺️

[@grahambouthillier6597]

Ive fished NE you guys are the balls love it

[@mr.nielson9154]

GREEEEEAT GREAT video!! So Nice, and so many fish!! Well done, hard works pay sometimes! 😁😁👍👍 so i will wait for the next video next week!😁😁 well done!!! Keep up the good work!!

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for the comment Mr. Nielson! It's hard work, but lots of fun!

[@josephsuva6676]

love watching fishing everyday in youtube so much exitement and happiest moments good luck guys and keep safe always phil viewiers...

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks Joseph! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@liam-n8098]

Mass destruction of the ocean is fun and exciting. These idiots are destroying the oceans

[@specialweaponinmyheart4439]

@@EISAlaska qq1

[@DADDYO3]

Thanks for the knowledge. Apparently I've been tieing the Clove Hitch for years.

[@gazellis1961]

Fantastic video guys,great teamwork and you make it look so easy. Plus some cracking Halibut to show for your hard work.. Stay safe and keep sharing.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks gazellis! It's a pretty fun job, we've tried to make it easy as we can though. Glad you're enjoying the vids!

[@aluptown]

Nice set guys ! Great video

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, Jrb.

[@goaski474]

Best eating fish ever!

[@hairyassJock]

lovely clean catch and plenty left over for the next guy... those halibut look real good.. hope you got a decent price for them... well worth the trip... nice 1

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks Keith!👍

[@desimurgifarming880]

great catch , nice

[@samuelsoaresdecarvalho8023]

Gostei muito do seu vídeo! !! Long line aqui no Brasil se chama espinhel eu sempre pesco com meu pai e meu vô de espinhel

[@joedennehy386]

Well designed system, hard work. Thanks