Ice Fishing for Arctic Char in Alaska

[@SarahLinklater86]

That shot of the auger through the ice was AMAZING!!!!❤

[@NewDivideOutdoors]

My thoughts as well, super cool!

[@joelwerre]

I came to the comment section just because of that shot, great work! Merry Christmas.

[@wdavidgeorge]

Absolutely. I'd love to see more of those. Maybe of the fish being brought up.

[@alanlutz2250]

Yes it sure was amazing, beautiful

[@hannahkayee831]

Watched it over and over lol so cool

[@SowJustGrow]

Seriously, that opening ice drilling shot was AWESOME!

[@annjones3672]

I've been sick (cancer) and I was just thinking how much I would like to see a fishing episode with y'all! Takes my mind off of stuff. Thank you.

[@maybee...]

Hi Ann, So, how are you now? Are you getting the standard treatment? Sorry to hear you are sick. Prayers for you.

[@finixfire8323]

When I came to the US, I craved seafood a lot since there wasn't as much of the variety I was used to in my childhood country. I specifically craved steamed fish dishes. They can be slathered in chili and spices, or in a refreshing mint sauce. So I always get excited watching you guys fishing and preparing different types of fish. The char is mellow and fatty so you might have enjoyed it salted and grilled instead. It has delicate skin that can crisp up beautifully, so if you ever want to give it another go you can try that. It's similar to salmon and trout so it can also be baked in a soy honey marinade.

[@GenXBecks]

I was thinking the same. The recipes I've seen look like it can take a lot of strong flavors. I saw a spinach butter sauce, lots of big flavours like chimichurri, teriyaki, and one with chorizo!

[@dirttdude]

Char, also known as 'brook trout' is among some of the lowest table quality meat i know of, they decimate cutthroat populations, i would ordinarily consider them noxious weeds but they have a slightly above average sport quality and they can reach up to 30 pounds. Of course i'm biased, i don't like much freshwater fish at all but i get crazy cravings for seafood like you. i like cod and halibut and and crab and stuff quite a bit.

[@cecemimi101]

Where are u from? I know in Indonesia they have a variety of steamed fish dishes with chili.

[@timsparks2641]

I sure appreciate your excitement and enthusiasm! No matter if you're fishing or gardening or building something, or cooking!

[@caitlinkochan7937]

That coffee is actually from the Canadian Rockies and the three sisters is a mountain range outside of Canmore, Alberta! Super cool they have that up in Alaska!

[@dibamoca9885]

I know I’m not the first, but I have to say that the shot of the ice drilling was so beautiful 🧊

[@rascalsmom05]

Merry Christmas to the best YT channel! We are all so lucky to have a peek into your life. Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful holiday season! ❤

[@stefuhfuhmarie]

😂 Eric feeding the whole lake and then getting his behemoth char is everything!

[@phungtransimplehappiness]

Congratulations you ! I love fresh fish . I often bake it and wrap with lettuce and fresh herb and dipping sauce . Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all the best wishes ! Blessing all !

[@rayperry4666]

Glad you each caught an Arctic Char. Both fish looked great. Eric's frozen mustache brought back memories of the three winters I spent in Alaska. Great memories! Thanks for taking us along on this fishing adventure.

[@davidbuben3262]

That took me back as well. In my late teens to early twenties, I would go on my long runs in the Anchorage area. 5-10 miles, at 10-20 below zero. When I got back my hair and eyelashes were completely frosted up. What a magical time and place. c1970s.

[@carmanmillan1377]

Hi. I follow your guys. Amazing and different. I love your videos and your guys positive energy. Make my Sunday night relax. My favorites cabin videos. And love your dogs. And the tundra. I have one. 2017 limited. I love it. Thanks for your videos. Merry Christmas. To you guys and your subscribers : R Milan

[@khalidqanah2844]

In 1967-1968 I arrived to Canada, & went to Winnipeg, Manitoba, I was invited by an old French Canadian friend for an Ice Fishing trip in Winnipeg Lake. We catched too many big white fish, they were delicious to eat. But I hated that day, because I was frozed to the point that I can't open my hands flat. My Ears got frozen & very painful, I didn't believe when I returnd home, and I never repeat such an experience again. I even got angry, just watching you drilling holes inside the icing snow. You opened an old wond ha ha ha. Love your videos.

[@Gemini4218]

I love that it's fishing time again. I'll never get bored of the fishing 🐟 video's

[@mama_duck_on_the_lake7510]

Yeah! Love the fishing vids! My entire household starts to cheer when your videos drop.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching guys!

[@jacobbarnick8360]

Ok that ice auger shot in the beginning altered my brain chemistry. Simply amazing.. the ice is so clear...

[@CC-te5zf]

The camera shot under water was epic.*And then I read the comments below. Yeah, you guys nailed that.

[@bp191187]

The chemistry between you guys is incredible. Power couple!

[@dadthegrappler4125]

I agree with the others, great videography! Always informative and entertaining. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

[@MrAntoniosavelli]

Wow 2 great looking fish Happy to see that you both got one each man I love the way you cooked them looks so tasty Now I will have to run out and by some fish so My Lovely wife can cook them for me. Thanks for the great clips keep them coming they are Awesome I enjoy watching them.God Bless you both.

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

Your cinematography is out of this world!!! The effort to get some of those shots does not go I noticed and is appreciated! ❤

[@Jazz1959]

One of my favorite past times is ice fishing. When I drive out onto the ice and you can hear the ice cracking I always say it making thicker ice.

[@emilybloom979]

Glad y’all could go out and have some fun after some difficult projects! Hope you have happy holidays ❤

[@raulgarcia5230]

I will go to Alaska soon it is calling me , thanksfor sharing!

[@trudyschaffer8016]

Three Sisters for the win! One of the most beautiful areas in Oregon. I love your honesty.. not every fish is going to be to your liking, but good food is good food!👍

[@Isovapor]

I will be interested in ice fishing and fishing in general when my local grocery no longer has its multiple varieties of fish from all over the world available to me. Cheers!!

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Wow, seeing that auger drill down through the ice is so cool! I totally understand about not driving your truck out on the ice..I just get nervous about walking on it...Beautiful fish you caught. Congrats on the Arctuc Char 💚

[@koololdster]

This trip sure looked cold. Brrr! Coffee never looked better. Thanks for including us in your adventures.

[@clrd4tkoff]

Great Video!! Always love your catch and cooks👍🏻👍🏻😋😋

[@faybrockhoff4187]

So excited to get to see you only 12 minutes after you posted!

[@jeffreylsands]

The shot of the auger going through the ice was 👌

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

Cool shot sequence through the ice!

[@rickdaruler6368]

"Let em know we're here." Ariel: "Yeah, feed the whole lake." 😂😭

[@joannlynch9910]

Thank you for another great story in the day of the life of Eric & Arielle.

[@jfocil]

This video was a nice little treat to wrap up the weekend! So good.

[@AddictOfLearning]

Such a short episode haha love watching y'all! Hope to see more soon

[@stealthtrees96]

Excellent shot drilling through the ice 💯

[@salahhammad1095]

أنتم زوجين رائعين .. تحياتي من القاهره

[@annmarie4794]

I wish I was young and healthy again to be able to fish again. 🥲 I miss it so much 😢 Thank you for bringing this joy back to me.

[@jeanneamato8278]

So glad you both got arctic char!! Have wonderful Xmas and hope your New Year is everything you hope for. Safe holidays and a peaceful New Year for all your followers.

[@davidbuben3262]

Thanks Jeanne, right back atcha!

[@jakehoekstra3186]

"Let 'em know we're here" said no fisherman ever - *proceeds to catch the target species* ! Eric cracks me up dude

[@danny88dh]

I love trying out new kinds of fish that I've never had before

[@Riversbend710]

I do like your photography. I also like that you both work very hard to achieve your goals. This video shows that you try to balance the work with some leisure. That says you are probably happier than most.

[@owlgirl1998]

Amazing opening shot! All 3 fish are so pretty!

[@MaggieObernier]

I love your videos! Thank you for sharing ❤!

[@charliezicolillo]

Merry Christmas.

[@brendamower7285]

Its so cool to watch the auger break through the ice. So amazing 👏

[@ericinnis]

Such a cool shot of drilling!!!

[@pinschrunner]

Eric measures the French press coffee so precisely, just like I do. Lol

[@jamesgaul3544]

Posted only 2 hours ago and already has 32K views... shows how much you guys are loved.

[@coralienygaard8508]

I love the ice fishing episodes! Gets me so excited for when our lakes freeze up enough so we can go 😁😁

[@ArielleViking]

Amazing looking fish and look fun to catch. 👍

[@dianabarajas9590]

So glad you guys are catching the fish and hopefully you catch a lot more this season

[@heyhope326]

The cinematography!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Just wow

[@pnwgentleman]

Arctic char nigiri sushi is really good too. great catch...

[@DaveBeaudry]

I enjoy your videos 🙂 thank you I'm subscribed as a fan.

[@glennelson]

The two previous videos on the wood stove never made it to your playlist -- they need to be added. Love your videos.

[@deannacalef3513]

Glad you have lakes without bears. Fishing on the Tanana brought out the bears when we were Chachagua. 😁

[@oliviaayala1219]

I love it when Arielle catches a fish. Her whole being lights up! Until next time much love and Merry Christmas 💖

[@monikamccartney7096]

So neat! Your fish looks like "starry night!"

[@SJC49]

Arielle and Eric - thanks for the great fun this year. Wishing you Merry Christmas and an even more exciting 2023.

[@dshogan6174]

So excited! A new video!!! You guys are out early and making it happen.

[@dalepowell6815]

I love Rainbow Trout, nothing beats them in my many years of eating fish... 🐟🐠

[@duanechadwick331]

Thank you nice trip. Ariel has some warm looking clothes. Reminds me of what the army wore back in the 60’s. Glad y’all got out to do something fun and filling. Your Alaskan ice fishing skills have sure improved from your first excursion, congrats.

[@patjordan1955]

I could watch your fishing videos Al day! But I could watch any of your videos all day! Thanks!

[@deehoehn5448]

Thank y’all again for a fantastic fishing trip! Beautiful shot drilling thru the ice! Love y’all!

[@MrZadWallop]

Just received your new calander! The pics are amazing! Much thanks from the windy city!

[@pisom4314]

looked like a great fishing trip!!! the camera work was awesome!! thanks for sharing with us & be safe!!!

[@donnamullins2089]

Beautiful fish. Can't wait for chowder. Yum.

[@GG-sj2wg]

Beautiful and tasty fish. Taste like a cross between trout and salmon.

[@Monicapiazza541]

Kicking Horse coffee! Three sisters is one of my favourite blends. 🇨🇦

[@lbrown6859]

Glad that you were able to catch your lunch. I understand the excitement about catching fish. We were out in a boat fishing on a river years ago and I had hooked a good size bream and when it got off my hook I came so close to jumping into the river after that joker!!! Ohh yes I wanted to make sure that I made mention of the coffee brewing and cooking the fish!! Thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you. I hope that y'all have a merry Christmas. I pray for y'all for your safety and your health. Take care Eric and Ariel ❤️✝️

[@denisesummers3107]

Those are beautiful fish ! I’m so glad you got to mark something off for your bucket list !

[@reddyman6915]

One of the better and more interesting channels on You Tube than the rest . Well filmed and the quality is first class 👍

[@douglascampbell7006]

Nice, I've never seen Arctic Char that big. Love your channel!

[@terrytt2932]

thanks once more! fabulous shots underwater! 💌

[@408Magenta]

My father, an avid ice fisherman would have loved your intro. Superb.

[@tinasmith7890]

I love watching your channel. You are such a a cute couple, I love how much you do everything together

[@stephenstephenson4594]

It's so good to see you guys out fishing and I hope everything's going well with your transition into your new Homestead Merry Christmas to both of you

[@lindacollier3321]

Y’all just make me smile! You get so excited about catching fish…love it! Merry Christmas from Texas!

[@SalLeeHolland]

Love the little fishing pole. The fish had such beautiful colors. Both of you looked so cold. Wishing the best for you both for the holiday season. I am sure the dogs were nice and warm staying at home.

[@mcintyrefarm634]

They are beautiful fish! Love the excitement of catching a new species. Yes Kicking Horse is from the Canadian Rockies-Yeah. Seasons Greetings to you both

[@davidstoddard9160]

I have worn the white cold weather boots that Eric is wearing, and nothing compares to those for keeping your feet warm. I was in the army reserves and a few years in the regular army. We trained in the army reserves many times in Alaska mostly around Fairbanks area.

[@jdniedner]

That kicking horse coffee is one of the best that I've found. And it's not too hard to get. Yum!

[@sashcraft51]

Super fun to tag along on ice fishing. Love this style of vlog. Real exciting. Real beautiful area.

[@nancyrobertson550]

Burr ! I am cold here but not like you two are. Thanks for sharing your beautiful videos. From Texas USA

[@catherineb5191]

Yeah that shot at the beginning, of you drilling the hole was AMAZING! I love the variety of your adventures. I’m glad you both caught a Char. I love that you show us how you cook them in the same video. Awesome, awesome video. Merry Christmas!

[@chriscarr6392]

Nice work! I love the catch and cook! Congrats!

[@sallyhostetter2820]

Well done. Arctic Char for both. I love seeing your Alaskan fishing adventures.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

That was nice to see what happens under the surface when making the hole. Those fish were long, & pretty. So good to see you both. Have a really good week.

[@lowencarlson4569]

Awesome another video.. fantastic!

[@veronicavanzinnen8061]

Ohhh, I 'm so glad you are fishing again, they're my favurite episodes. 😎

[@justjet]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing your life with all of us. Stay safe and warm. Merry Christmas! 🎄⛄🎅❄

[@michaelcurtis1748]

So fresh !!! I bet they taste amazing!!!¡

[@Dexterity_Jones]

Those are some beautiful looking fish. Never had the pleasure of catching one myself, had no idea they'd look so phenomenal.

[@RhondaRichter-1234]

I used to spend every Christmas Eve at my husband's cabin ice fishing!! The cabin sat on top of hill overlooking lake. At night he would put lights on tip ups and we would slay the walleye!! He has been gone eight years now...Sure miss those days. Blessings for this wonderful time of year here from north central Wisconsin.

[@terryharding2519]

thanks for an early Christmas gift with the two of you guys freezing and catching fish. I enjoyed

[@mjust7884]

Yay Canadian Coffee - love Kicking Horse!!!

[@hannayoung9657]

Artic char, wrapped in damp paper, cooking on the wood burner with potatoes roasting in the fire, that is childhood memories to me.

[@caydancebloom]

You ALMOST make me wanna go try ice fishing. But then I see Eric’s mustache and remember that feeling of nose hairs freezing and how cold that is… nope on a rope!! I settle into being excited about learning to fish in the summer. And then… there it is! Ariel’s face so happy and excited! Thank you for showing me all the wonderful things this beautiful state has to offer. I’ve grown up not doing these types of things. Now in my late 40’s I’m becoming interested. It has felt intimidating which adds to anxiety and I often end up not trying… believing I wasn’t capable. You guys have a way of making it seem less intimidating. And Ariel when I see excitement like that on your face … I’m now getting excited about what was once “an intimidating chore” I must learn. You’ve also help me get past my black thumb and I’ve actually been trying gardening. I’m still not great but each year is better. You guys have helped me not be so critical of myself and stop believing this lie in my head that it has to be perfect the first attempt. You’ve helped me to have the attitude that life is a playground … so go play in it! Get curious! Seriously … thank you for that. Awesome trick with the camera through the ice! So much fun.

[@hardenmama1800]

Thank you, I so needed one of your videos! Merry Christmas!