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[@TheAlex613]

Respect to this man showing how to practice safety…vehicle brakes held on, life jacket on, careful about reefs…this kind of boating should be taught, well done sir

[@bernchyu1181]

But he's scared of showing his gps location for fishing. Automatically grabbed my attention after all his speeches. The guy looks shady, probably something a lot of people have in common these days.

[@TheAlex613]

@@bernchyu1181 umm…sure, I guess?…but unless you’re a jealous fisherman, I don’t know why you’d need the GPS coordinates…I just commented on how he’s displaying safe boating practices…Regardless of the content, that’s the valuable takeaway here.

[@PTPB1]

Not really he's not wearing a helmet

[@FishermansLife]

@@bernchyu1181 actually, the gps coordinates were on the screen if you paused it, so I actually didn't hide it!

[@tedspeed3338]

@@bernchyu1181 I think you watched another video, not this one...

[@medzrey1152]

I really salute to this very responsible man. If all fishermen are like him, there will be lots of seafoods that will be left for the future generation. God bless this man.

[@NickLuangrath61]

100% agree with you here. Do the right things by nature for our own long survival and plentiful sea food later on.

[@mistermoskauTTV]

you people act like recreational fishermen are responsible for the populations of fish declining. talk to china, talk to japan, talk to india. its COMMERCIAL FISHERIES that are the problem, pulling in millions of fish in a single pull 30 times a day all day every day and thats one boat.

[@derrickmoore5506]

A​@@NickLuangrath61

[@rafeone9808]

It's a show for the camera

[@gruntqueen]

I like how honest you are. You support the crab fisheries of the future. Thanks for posting.

[@fetuuloalolesio270]

Honest fishman have a lot of respect for you man

[@chefgiovanni]

Yes sir. Honestly, where is this boat launch ?

[@bigbenmk4873]

@@chefgiovannihalf moon bay

[@stevehogan8829]

I'm old, worn out and can barely walk.. I love watching your videos. Also love your attitude about life.. My only problem is that I get jealous watching you do the things you are able to do. I see in the comments people mentioning surgery. I'll watch but if you are having a health issue and facing surgery I of course wish you the best and a speedy,, Full, successful surgery. Keep Moving Sir.

[@nurhinapiotan1715]

Why u going to catch crab after return to sea again useless

[@james8833]

@@nurhinapiotan1715 because they were small females and you're not allowed to keep them... dum dum

[@LK-pc4sq]

You wore out your Senovial glands..ie, stem cells are exhausted. I know it happens its why we die..all critical stem cells will eventually stop replacing existing cells and we are stuck with them. Look at stem cell injection it might bring back the cells that create synovial fluid.

[@bubblezovlove7213]

It's no fun being worn out is it Steve... I have to try hard not to think about bearing all that weight....

[@saltycrew1257]

@@nurhinapiotan1715 learn to type first before you try to insult someone

[@michael7423]

your the most responsible crab/fisherman I've seen on YT! thank you for all the good information! i'm just a sport fisher and crabber that really appreciates all your safe advice.

[@stevestevens336]

I grew up in NJ and used to go crabbing every year with my Dad. We had a trick that used to really help attract the crab to the pots. We would buy cans of cheap wet cat food, punch a few holes in the cans and throw one in the bait bag along with the bait. We were always successful using that trick, even when the other boats in the area weren't catching many.

[@aceaceshuk]

Albeit illegal

[@apenza4304]

@@aceaceshuk Not a crabber but I don’t think it’s illegal in NJ unless they changed the law.

[@ChefNeesh]

I grew up in NJ also....this video brings you great memories

[@donaldschneider7073]

Also grew up in N.J. Crabbed in Barnegat. Toms River n Seaside. Used baskets n lines. Bunker, chicken backs n jellies as bait. Missed it. Now live in Tennessee.

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

@@aceaceshuk Illegal how?

[@vindice5849]

Glad to see you being safe, my father drowned in the Columbia River just off the Astoria Bridge while salmon fishing. His boat capsized and he had rubber boots on and no life vest so he basically sunk right away. Stay safe man great content as usual!

[@davidhyde1424]

I lived next to the Columbia River. It is beautiful but it can be wicked if your not careful. I'm sorry to hear about your father. But he went doing what he loved. I can remember fishing the Columbia from shore and watching an eagle take my catch. Loved it.

[@mezanoly]

Hope all goes as planned with the surgery man and you have a quick recovery. The wife and I love your content. Thanks for the tip on the 3/8 rope as well, I never think about that stuff until I am pulling my pots lol.

[@gameilebrown6136]

My wife caught alot of 9.5 inches in the third bay out near stow, Lyndhurst, Euclid, ec, Brunswick, and lake woods. You got to throw small ones away though. But I think her q cadtee had like 137 thousand 🦀. Then they came to cud and had like 4 or 5 in like three seconds off the algea grass with b and b . They didn't even charge but they had more work. Thanks for video 📹 yall. Hope Sergey go wel

[@edntz]

Man do i love your videos! Your confidence has grown so much from the first DIY Crab snare video to you being in front of the camera as your true self now. Great progress!

[@Dave-wm9do]

After watching this in the midst of all the craziness in the world. It made me think of what is important in this life. Fishing, good health and good friends who teach fishing techniques whom I don't know personally... but they are part of our special brotherhood. Tight lines Matt!

[@marthaelenacorral3042]

A joy to see the fisherman at work with great confidence, obviously prepared. He seems to know the marina well. GPS essential! My father was a fisherman in Mexico, and I know that I would enjoy a ride on this fisherman's boat as I did when I was a child.

[@Eric0049]

Praying all goes well with your surgery and a speedy recovery. I'm in Texas and would love to be doing what you're doing.

[@FishermansLife]

Thank you!

[@streetpreacher7918]

@@FishermansLife Turn to jesus christ i see you erase the word of God. Each time you do that you are adding sin against you. When you stand before God you have no more excuses. When you need God cause on of your family is in hospital don’t call upon God cause you hate him so deal with it yourself man. Don’t thank people if you don’t believe in it you liar.

[@kimberlyfigueroa3056]

@@streetpreacher7918 I see your passed comments and you truly are not a true believer. God would turn his back on you and send you to hell. You are not the good person you think you are, and you can never be. You will not be forgiven for your cruel comments.

[@kahome]

@@streetpreacher7918 say what? Lol crazy mothe efferr. @Matt I hope you dont read these lunatic comments or get to you. I hope the surgery goes well my man. I'm not a religious person myself but I hope everything goes well.

[@tecke11]

@@streetpreacher7918 relax man, it's just a fishing video. You religious zealots can't take a day off can ya

[@crackerjackcreek]

Another tip for those with 4wd and automatic transmission is put it in 4wd at the ramp. Manual transmission putting it in gear does the same thing. Both always with the parking brake. It will lock up the front tires when put in park or gear. Love the videos. Appreciate your time to make them

[@two-tone6524]

no no no, The real way to do it is to wedge a stick between your seat and brake pedal! 🤣

[@allenwilson9656]

@@two-tone6524 Your absolutely right, that stick ain't gonna do anything when that car or a truck starts to slip down a wet or algie covered sloping slippery ramp

[@oldscout80]

I'm 79 now living in Minnesota. Lived in Santa Clara in the 60's & 70's. Use to go on charter boats bottom fishing for Cod, Snapper, etc. out of Half Moon Bay sponsored by the Pub I hung out at. The only crabbing I ever did was off of Muni. pier in S.F. when I was between 10 & 12 yrs. old. (big Dungies back then right off the pier!) This brings back a lot of good memories. Thanks for the great video!

[@TFABMN]

My first time seeing you and although I am not a fisherman, I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Excellent video!

[@mamababylifestylevids4416]

This was a nice experiment. I like that you mix up your videos and are creating new content all the time! Keep up the great ideas and all the best with your surgery! Hope you have a speedy recovery! :)

[@theresasalas5853]

That was an interesting video. You gave some great advice for those that go crabbing. Wishing you a successful operation and a speedy recovery.

[@Chrislimey38]

Thank you young man, I enjoyed our crabbing voyage. You are so organized for a fisherman 😊🦀🦀🦞🦞🦀🦀

[@tedpendlebury7978]

Just stumbled upon this vid today, 3/12/22. Saw that it was nearly a half-hour and thought I'd have to be skipping around a bit to save time. No way. What an enjoyable video, worth every minute. Now, of course, I've got a hunger for some crab... Nice work.

[@theom.5165]

Love the channel. Praying all goes well for your surgery. Praying for a speedy recovery.❤️

[@theom.5165]

@hennepin 2020 Jesus Jesus Jesus

[@Fishingletsgo]

Hope everything goes well with the surgery, wishing you a speedy recovery. too bad it was to murkey in the water that day for the underwater camera. Crazy how full the pots were!

[@AyeCarumba221]

I really like this guys presentation. Calm. No stupid high speed music changing every 15 seconds. Thoughtful, careful, thorough. I’m new to crabbing in Oregon and this guys knowledge is filling in a lot of blanks for me. I’m a subscriber now. Thank you!

[@3qgc]

Just stumbled across this video, and I'm floored by the production value of it! Outstanding!

[@bobsampayan6857]

Hoping and praying for a positive outcome with your surgery. Take care, Matts, let us know how you're doing!

[@RickyNevs]

Easily my favorite channel on KZbin! Your positivity is contagious. Praying the surgery goes well!!

[@kesudaa5425]

Definitely have fun watching this. Thank you so much for showing this. Wish you in good health and all go well with your surgery.

[@thecityman1910]

I love your videos so much. So many other channels assume viewers are experienced fishermen.. You teach us things as basic as launching a boat to how to catch crab for beginners. Thanks.

[@templeofpain]

Such a pleasure always watching your vids. I was in love with Rex Hunt as a kid but with every video you make, you get closer to my heart! I'm sure the surgery will go well. Best wishes from Romania!

[@tobylopez445]

you are an awesome person, Many Blessings to you and your Family. also hope your surgical procedure comes out on top! see you soon and in excellent health. I am 74yrs old and I am also a Scuba Diver, I love the ocean and this channel is perfect! so, thank you very much for an awesome ride.

[@susand.shelton7742]

Thanks for sharing! I hope your surgery goes well (whatever it is). Best to you and yours! Your safety practices are totally appreciated.

[@bill8by5]

You are a good man, with outstanding care for the fisheries, yourself and others. Very pleased to see another hopeful in your generation - gives me hope.

[@johnmat7099]

Dont you worry about that dang surgery if I can go through 4 major ones and chemotherapy and I'm still here!!! You got this man just focus on how you will recover from it you got lots of prayers for you and yours keep your head up!! You are one tough SOB this will be easy and you'll be out fishing again super quick !!!!

[@FishermansLife]

Thanks bro. I just had it and I'm doing well!!

[@tomh1349]

That was very impressive just pulling in all those crabs like that. Even though you didn't limit out, atleast you had wonderful time out there and that's all that matters. Would love to see more future crab catching videos, man.

[@edmartin875]

Just being out on the water with a rod and reel in my hands. That was the life. Catching was just the cherry on top.

[@gennybernard5877]

Crabbing, it's hard work! And, for a teenage kid spending the day on the boat in the Chesapeake Bay with my dad or uncle, it was fun, and I have priceless (50 year old) memories! Thanks for sharing your crabbing depth tests, techniques, tools, and experience.

[@krga94c]

Awesome segment, Matt!! Thanks, man. I've been busy and haven't gotten out all season. This whetted by appetite big time. 😋😋

[@fishhunt9874]

Best of luck to you with your surgery and a speedy and complete recovery 🙏🏼 Tide changes and windshifts also cause those polylines to float. I had to drive around them on a few occasions. Thankfully with clear conditions I was able to see them. I bought a Discover Bay Hauler because it is tall and raises the pots and traps up over my gunwale, I have quite a few years behind me on you. No lifting heavy pots for me 😉

[@kenjohnson6573]

Great video with all the safety stuff. I like your trap recovery system. I've got two suggestions. Make the support tall enough for your traps to clear the railing. Make the extension ale to accept motorized top section. This keeps it short in length. Number two, allow the top motorized section to pivot into the boat. A hole drilled through a tab, to lock the top section in place during rough times.

[@krisolyboy1823]

Speedy recovery bro.. Thanks for taking us along with the experience.. great cinematics and video footage

[@owen4958]

Wishing quick recovery Matt! Love from Michigan

[@eatmorelsd]

Learning with Matt is almost as fun as fishing. I hope to apply this knowledge to my east coast expeditions. FISH ON!!

[@jah_b]

East coast represent!

[@drei.3161]

Matt, do a catch n cook crab pancit

[@VeganV5912]

@@jah_b : Actual pictures of feces if you eat chicken, 92% 👅💩🦠💊🍗🔴... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqjafXiur5qEj9E !!!!!! 🤮🤮🤮🤮. Vegan chicken no poo and no hormones and no pills and it’s delicious. KZbin vegan chicken and vegan anything you want. Don’t do with your cute little dog 🤗🐶, or a cute little bunny rabbit 🤗🐰. But you pay others to do it. CuIt🔴🦠foIIower !!! Over a 5 minute burger etc. You can have vegan hamburgers and vegan chicken and vegan pizza and vegan curry and vegan burritos on KZbin or the groceries..

[@ninosproducerchristi]

Love how conscientious you are about everything. Love your videos.

[@catwesage]

Matt, I've been following you throughout my medical school training. Since even before actually. I'm going to be a newly minted surgery resident physician in July up at Norcal, and I just wanted to let you know how much inspiration you've given me with each and every upload. I really, really wish that I had more chances to get out there in the waters, but you've given me the opportunity to live vicariously through your adventures. As someone who has been in many operating rooms across several hospitals, I can tell you one thing. You may be nervous, but the surgeons, scrub techs, nurses, and other staff are not. Best wishes from a long time fan! edit: I just realized you already completed your operation!

[@frozenclown4120]

A surgery resident physician isnt a thing...

[@catwesage]

@@frozenclown4120 Hey. So all physicians enter a training phase after medical school. We call this residency, and the length of training varies across subspecialties. If you go into internal medicine, you are an internal medicine resident. If you go into general surgery, you are a surgery resident. If you go into otolaryngology like me, you are also a surgery resident. Hope I was able to help you learn something today bud!

[@frozenclown4120]

@@catwesage you do realize that it's not called a surgery residency physician... bud your no doctor. Stop the cap lmao

[@catwesage]

@@frozenclown4120 I am a surgical resident. Make a a post on r/medicine and I'll comment. We're all verified by the mods. Put your money where your mouth is.

[@frozenclown4120]

@@catwesage reddit is your proof... this embarrassing now. Bye buddy

[@hankcohen3419]

So happy to see so many dungeness in Half Moon Bay. Even if most were undersized it's great to see that the stock is healthy.

[@juliuspilijevas7868]

This looks like Rockaway Beach and Pacifica State Beach area

[@martinmansera3497]

Prayers that your surgery go's well and wishing you a speedy recovery 🙏. Tight line's 🤙🎣

[@garysawyer9862]

Good show and thanks for showing the conservation efforts so new guys can learn.

[@AlaskaMan2]

A couple of tips from an Alaskan fisherman after watching this video: 1. Poly line floats, which is a hazard to your and other boats, use leaded line, like that on his first pot, which sinks so only the buoy is on the surface. If all you have is poly line, you can attach a lead weight to the line so it remains below the surface. 2. The best distance between your and other buoys is that which ensures the lines don't tangle. No one likes having to pull up two pots at once when one of those pots isn't yours. 3. Drop pot in first, then let the line out until you feel the pot hit the bottom. This ensures you have enough line for the depth regardless of your depth finder.

[@stephenclearwater7685]

"Drop pot in first, and then let the line out until the pot hits the bottom" - I though that this would work, but ofcourse i found out that current also needs to be accounted for. the current pushed my buoy over, so the line was going about a 45 degree angle up from the pot instead of straight up... since this distance to the surface was greater and also greater than my line, the buoy submerged by about 20 feet! i was able to recover it a few days later at low water slack. lesson learned!

[@GFYSR]

Easy rule of thumb. Add 20’ to your line to account for current up to 100’ then adjust to 20% extra of depth to line ratio. high current areas use a double float and even up to 30% extra line. If the float goes under it will soak up water and compress and not come back up. Use two that way if on goes down you will still have a float at surface. Also crab move with water temp and food source. Weather makes dirty water, means camo for movement and brings in food particles. Also Dungy like sandy/mud bottom mix, prime habitat.

[@rogergommert528]

No talk of sea-sickness lately, must be a good sign. Love your video's Matts.

[@hendosexperience4703]

And you did all that by yourself, I would gladly be one of your best deckhands. Great job , thank you because old man like us who can't be out there, live through what you do.

[@morenowg]

Excellent video. Love it. Wish I was out there with him. Seems like a very knowledgeable and easy going fisherman.

[@karendoronio9734]

I love your content. I went crabbing for the first time in like 15 years because of your videos.

[@midorfaceroll7516]

Been keeping up with your fishing videos for a longtime and would like to thank you for your great energy and amazing videos. Thankyou for giving me the inspiration I needed to go out and start my fishing adventures :)

[@cHIkOy82]

I wish you best in luck with your surgery and a speedy recovery! I’ll include you in my prayers and hope to see more exciting videos when you are fully recovered. Stay positive and humble brother! Kampay!

[@daniels98]

I very much enjoyed your outdoor adventure. I live in the country with a lot of land but find myself wanting to be on the water crabbing and fishing. Enjoy what you have there, it is very special.

[@fredericklamb4199]

Very unique engineering when it came to applying the brakes for solo launches. Did like the fact that walked your boat 🚤 to the end of the dock Great footage and Thanks 🙏

[@roaldbrouwer1423]

HI Matt! I am glad you are taking care of safety brother, life vest is a 100% must at all time (solo or not solo). I About 1 year ago I was driving my boat into the harbor with about -15 Celsius, I removed my life vest early, while stepping out of the boat I slipped off the docks into the sea.. near death experience. If it was now for my navy friend I would not be able to watch your beautiful content brother! Just stay safe while having a good time.

[@Play_outdoors]

Thanks Matts - watching your video gives me a slight break from the worries of what's going on in our world. Wishing you a speedy recovery so you can continue to do what you love. Take care

[@byranricman3718]

Hello Capt. Larry. Looks like a lot of work for such a small amount of crab 🦀. But in the end I guess it's all worth it. God bless you and hope all goes well with your procedure.

[@mikerivenburgh3145]

Hey first time I have ever watched your video. Really enjoyed it. I learned a lot and I''m liking forward to your next video. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I also like that you are trying to wear your life vest - good example and practice for us all to follow.

[@Purodubtown]

Hope the surgery goes good Matt long time fan n I can’t wait for all the future videos 🙏🏽bless up brotha

[@mikekreen9336]

Hey, 100 percent with you on the solo life jacket thing....same for me. I go crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay, same concept, nowhere near as deep and no mountains. Bro, seriously don't know how you are able to pick those up with your bare hands? The East Coast blue crab would've had all your fingers bloody by now for sure. Great video.

[@DavidRamirez-fe5dd]

Dude your safely is spot on. Perfect example of a safe boater. Keep up the great videos.

[@joycefye6101]

Just ran across your website today. Love how you show everything. Used to use chicken necks and chunky chicken and tune cat food. Pop 3 or 4 holes in the bottom. Worked great. Enjoyed watching today ☺.

[@niap8336]

Much respect out to you my brother! Great video, thank you for sharing. You have brought great memories from my younger days back to mind. Be careful out there since you are by yourself. I hope this finds you in the best of health if you have already had your surgery. Thank you and God bless! Aloha from Hawaii!!

[@waynecote31]

Well hello young man, so as I was going along your little channel caught my interest. I'm from New Bedford Mass. and I was a commercial fisherman all my life, now am an old guy ,but with your channel, I can visualize my being there with you. I've done every type commercial fishing , from sword fishing, to deep sea Red Crabbing, we actually used to process the Red Crab, on our vessel, we would cook ,box and freeze them. We were off coast from, Massachusetts,all the way down to Baltimore Canyon, off the Maryland coast, gees son I miss doing that. I have been on log line fishing boats, Gill net boats, scallop boats, tub.. trawling boats, lobster boats, dragger boats with nets, many other types of fishing, but to be honest with you,, I loved Crabbing the most, I spent roughly 27 yrs. Crabbing, just our anchors were set at a maximum of 375 fathom, Red Crab are very very deep, verses lobster, are mostly 150 fathom...and much less than even that,. lobsters love shoal water. Now am 70 and because of all my 44 yrs of fishing, I can barely walk, and I need a walker with seat to get around,, But hey,, I'd love to do it all over again,, son your so lucky. But listen,, don't do what I did,, when I would come home from being out from two weeks and sometimes for up to a month out at sea, me and all my Bro's from the boat would literally Paint the town Red, and spend all our money and then it would be time to go back out again...Am Proud of you, young man. [e-mail]

[@edmartin875]

I have always enjoyed the fact that I never (after that first time) had any desire to paint the town red. Saved me a lot of money and heartache compared to many my age. I'm now 73 and like you, crippled up. My heart Dr. told me not to expect to see 2018. It's now March 2022 so I must be living on borrowed time.

[@waynecote31]

God love ya

[@blackwall619]

All good advice, thank you and other good people who take the time to teach.

[@kamranameri]

That’s a lot of work for a few crab! I really appreciate the way you explain things!! Easy for me to understand!! :)

[@angeliquebouvierm.a3535]

This definitely motivates me to use my crabbing net for the first time this year. Great videos

[@johnnyhuffman1797]

It’s always a great day when Matt uploads

[@linux230]

See I love KZbinrs like this. I support videos where you get taught a skill or trade and you put in a lot of arm work in the process. I don't understand KZbinrs who post videos of them reviewing first class on an airplane trip. Like WTF??? This guy is awesome. Look at all the works he's doing all by himself. That is crazy. Lol. I'd love to go crabbing with someone like this.

[@HumanoidTyphoon713]

great content, thank you for actually putting the smaller ones back, not like other people ive seen.

[@stuartelder7344]

Hi from Australia brother, l haven't been getting notifications, l don't know why , loved this vid , the anticipation with every net or trap l was trying to see what you had before they surfaced, leaning into my phone to see, pretty funny man, hope your surgery goes well , take care and we'll see you soon.🎣🐟🇦🇺

[@TheFilmCouple_]

So nice to see so many crabs, and that the sizing rules keeps it all sustainable! Much like here in Australia

[@MrBarefootBarry]

Sizing Rules are back to front, Big Crabs & Fish produce More offspring, the bigger they are the more offspring they produce, leaving the larger ones as breeding stock is more sustainable

[@stevengoodman3985]

Thanks for always checking the sizes man, I can't tell you how many people I see keeping under sized crab. I absolutely love crab and it ticks me off when people keep small crab, contributing to their decline.

[@jfinchPC12]

Loved watching this. I use to fish for salmon out of Pillar Point. This brought back great memories. Thanks for posting it.

[@cheeseburgerwalrus499]

I love this man. Not a busy day, not a single person in sight. Yet when he launches he has the decency to hitch his boat towards the back of the dock/launch area. It shows courtesy, which I feel like is a dying art, unfortunately.

[@blackrockbrewing5141]

Man, that looks dangerous being out there all alone, stay safe brother.

[@edmartin875]

You want to see danger on the water watch a few Boating Fail videos. I am surprised so often that none of those drunk idiots die.

[@dobiebloke9311]

BlackRockBrewing - I hear you man.This is the first video by Fisherman's Life that I've ever seen, so I don't know the entirety, nor even from whence he hails, but I subscribed, so I'm sure I'll find out. He seems be following the rules and honestly, I didn't see him do too much stupid or anything illegal. I don't even know what the law is wherereverer, but non-commercially, crabbing for Blueclaw Crabs here in the Northeast, we always return the females, even when keeper size, as it just makes good business sense to do, for next year. He seems to always be wearing a life jacket and has a wrist band kill switch to his boat engine, so if for some reason he gets knocked overboard, hopefully he'll be able to swim back to his boat. The only thing that scared me was when he said he didn't have his knife. It's called a 'pocket' knife, for a reason. I keep two, one in either front pocket. One to use, one to loose, or one to quick hand a rookie, who didn't have his when asked, which was enough to get you fired, where I worked. One reminder to everyone, whenever you 'get into' anything, make sure you have your knife on the inside, of sleeping bags, tents. When in a Hazmat suit, Survival suit, Fire fighting gear or the like, you should always have one knife in the inside pocket, and one in the outside pocket. Don't forget either. There have been two times that I nearly died because I was stupid enough to forget one or the other. So far, I've never forgotten either again (and it's been about 20 years). As well, the overall production qualities of F'sL, being basically a One Man Band, in terms of actually recording anyway, is quite high. Clearly enjoyable. As a viewer, I feel as if I am a minor helper, just taking it all in, trying to be both helpful when needed, but out of the way when not; which is a rare talent that Captains often have, when serving as a deckhands, which they often do, to my surprise. On most commercial jobs I've ever been on, if there were six deckhands, there were at least eight or ten Captain's licenses, just laying around, as if litter, altho there were probably more, if you asked seriously. Often times, who was assigned the 'Captaincy', drew the short straw. The Captain, the one who is ultimately responsable for every facet of every second of need of every person onboard (let's say, just 30 people, not counting other life-forms), all for the need that you, as the Captain, are tasked to sign every piece of paper that leaves your ship, and often, on receipt of those that arrive, to suffer that $4 boost in hourly pay. Please see. Money is not usually what this deal is all about. Some fall to Captaincy, to gain a mark of respect, for some tiny bits of their 'Mother's Love' (or whoever..., Oh, man. Nah, I'm not gonna step there. You'll have to do it yourself, or hire someone to, be you, in essence.

[@jimmyalisna7782]

Good luck man praying for speedy recovery

[@user-kq5kn8pc5c]

Great channel wanna go fishing every time I see you out there. Fish on! Fish on! Baby! 😊

[@bkind2182]

Great video! A couple of suggestions, if possible remove all fishing rod holders, trip hazards or other possible obstructions that the line could get caught on. Always try to keep the line in front of you, not behind you. Be careful not to stand in the loose loops of rope. If something ever gets hung up, just let go of the rope. It's not worth losing a finger/hand or getting pulled over if something gets hung up on the bottom, in the motor, etc... Always keep a knife in reach. It's best to mount one to your life jacket so if you fall in or get yanked overboard for any reason you still have access to it... Be safe out there👍😊...

[@Norcal808]

Those transitions though 😱👏🏽 awesome vid Matts, I’d be more worried about other boats poaching since they’re so close. I wish you a good surgery and a healthy recovery. Aloha’z 🤙🏽

[@FishermansLife]

Thanks!!

[@4everfree]

This was very informative and very easy to understand. Great video.

[@livinglife2535]

Man, I see you keep stepping your game up. Now, you have a boat! I went the other way. I have a 23' boat, but I love fishing on my 13.5' kayak.

[@lemonamo]

You'll be put in no time man. Sending good vibes to you and you family during recovery 🤙

[@kchalfpint5126]

I hope you have a speedy recovery and that everything turns out well. Btw what kind of boat do you have Matt. My dad wants a fishing boat for the ocean

[@FishermansLife]

Arima Sea chaser 16ft

[@dkd4466]

I thought this was going to be one of those wild crazy fishing videos that's off the walls in energy like how most fishing channels are. I am genuinely surprised at the calm pacing and actual tips even though I don't even live near an ocean. gonna sub

[@TOPSKnivesofficial]

Your positivity is contagious! Awesome video, very interesting to watch.

[@juliawhitten183]

You are really good at what you do!🙂

[@adnomo]

I really appreciate your honesty and following the rules.

[@deaneng8540]

I go crabbing off the Oregon coast just a few times right in the bays and have some really good luck with cages instead of those traps. seems like the cages work really well because they could not escape once they're inside then you could just leave them down there for longer time. love your videos man I feel like I'm there with you!

[@thefutureofgardening5912]

At 6 miles out here in the gulf, it's still only 10-14' deep here. Sucks sometimes, but you can still do alright for some blue crabs. Great video! Definitely going to give this a try!

[@kaosaelee4298]

Man.. Would love to go crabbing with you one day Matt.. Great video... Huge Fan...

[@Chibizu]

Good luck with your surgery! You are an inspiration about the care in everything you do and may you have a speedy recovery and we will see you going back to doing the things you love!

[@edclearwater9891]

A really great video. Informative and entertaining. Thanks for sharing all the great tips !!

[@larrykaminski3269]

I experienced just what you said on a algae ramp in WA. My truck slid into the water and it was totaled from salt water damage. I had in park plus the emergency brake. Lesson learned the hard way.

[@dookcurruff9047]

a shame it wasnt an amphibious exploring vehicle

[@MrDhandley]

Well said!

[@abrahameke7020]

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[@chanelprincess6061]

WOW Sorry that happened to you

[@garysawyer9862]

Great presentation. Having concerns for others (even those who don't know or care) to get the rig launched safely. Look forward to more videos from you.

[@mayIseeplease]

Well done buddy, good skills, judgement and entertainment. Worth the watch.

[@jimborambo958]

So envious of you bud! Someday I’m going to find time and money to buy me a boat and go fishing! You’re an inspiration!

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

IKR . I've been dying for a boat for so long .. 😭

[@martinquintana5837]

Awesome video Matts, praying for you buddy with your surgery and for speedy recovery 🙏 👍. Aloha from Kansas

[@lonelylast4150]

Kansas squad

[@stevehaug3603]

First time watching one of your posts and really enjoyed it. You're a good example for the youngsters watching this as to size limit laws and your releasing females. Keep it up, we need more sportsmen like you.