STEELHEAD FISHING Nightmare.. Stranded on Winter Shelf Ice

[@AmYote]

cannot get enough man

[@markymark5647]

Bro, follow your heart. Are you gonna remember 30 or 40 years down the road from now the 4hr stream of COD that you had on a Friday in December 2022?? Answers no and a firm no at that, but you will remember a massive steelhead you caught the very next day and what you were using and where you caught it time of day visibility of the water air temperature and I could go on... get out there and make those kind of memories, the ones that you'll hold near and dear to your heart. I remember the video of you talking about how your Grandpa taught you a good amount about fishing and how grateful you were to him for that and i knew at that point even though I don't know you, I could tell by the way you were talking and the tone in your voice when talking about him that fishing is 💯 where your hearts at brother, so follow ur heart ❤️ and dont look back!!!

[@Chiefz]

Such a genuine comment. Those are some of the realest words I've read in a minute. Couldn't have said it better. I have a family on Twitch I wouldn't trade for the world. The real ones will always stay true to me and this isn't goodbye forever. Time to shift focus and dial in!! Happy holidays Mark. Thanks for taking the time to hear me out and watch the video

[@markymark5647]

No doubt brother, and same to you!! Tight lines!

[@awaken9448]

You can’t go wrong following your heart! It got you this far, keep trucking & fish!

[@CVMN-kf2qc]

I think the kind people in the Comments Section below have already expressed my thoughts here. Stick to what you enjoy, money will come but you'll never get back wasted time. You have a knack for this stuff Chiefz, the fishing content, the video games, don't worry too much about what you're going to do for the rest of your life. Continue to follow your heart, it has gotten you this far!

[@111karrie]

This! ❤

[@Chiefz]

Thanks Caveman, you're a beast. Very genuine comment, means a lot coming from you. Hope you have a happy holidays. Stay safe throughout this crazy storm coming!

[@averagejoefishing7833]

Appreciate you talking from the heart, people go through changes as you will figure this out. Seems like you're pretty talented at everything you try so I wouldn't be too worried if I was you.

[@Chiefz]

Appreciate you hearing me out. Change is the only constant my friend, I'm excited for this next journey. It has only just begun!

[@dlpgrs]

Chiefz keep pushing them videos out your awesome I steelhead fish alot of the same water and you're a very good steelhead fisherman everytime I watch your videos it makes me wanna get out the next day

[@Chiefz]

Love it!! Thanks for the comment. Soak up these last warm days while they last

[@austinh6332]

Awesome video per usual. We're all just making our way through life man, especially these days. Pursue the dream, it will absolutely work out.

[@magustin12]

Keep the content coming captain, you’re the reason why I got into salmon and steelhead fishing in rivers and off the piers. You have been my point of reference for all of this from my buddy telling me about you and watching your vids.

[@Chiefz]

Thanks for the comment! Love reading stuff like this. Hope you're having a good season out there!!

[@smokey4086]

You will be a successful Guide. You will be a successful content creator. You will achieve your dreams. Glad you got bitten by the bug, steelhead fishing saved my life and that's no joke. Never seen your videos before but I'll be watching frequently now. Merry Christmas and fish on brother 🎣

[@Chiefz]

Welcome to the channel! Such an awesome comment.. Thank you Joe! Nothing beats river therapy with some Steel. Happy holidays, look forward to seeing you back. Stay safe out there buddy

[@541fisherman]

Stay safe Chiefz 🙏

[@DanDanTheMattressMan]

What a video man!! Talk about a story of a life time. Your videography is still the best in the business. Keep it up and stay safe man!

[@Chiefz]

Thanks man! Definitely won't be forgetting this one for a while😅

[@robertbloomquist5730]

100p

[@Nicholasyeahbruh]

Awesome brutha, appreciate tha video 📹 👍 I love fishing more than duty for sure

[@sturvinmurvin9408]

I was at that same point at about 28 and I needed to figure out where to go next in life. I quit my job as an Executive Chef and started a business from home doing 3d modeling, animation and sound engineering for a specific industry that I was extremely passionate about. I love what I do and there is not a day that goes by that this feel like work. I need to find some new fishing locations around Central MI. Might have to check out you as a guide as long as you wont get me stuck on some ice. ;)

[@Chiefz]

That's the dream and you're living it! Thanks for the comment. Hit me up if you're trying to get out this Spring! No crazy ice missions, I promise lol

[@FishFray]

Something I've really learned to live by is that life is all about balance, and there's such thing as too much of a good thing. That's why I decided guiding wasn't for me. I think being on the water every day sounds like a dream but for me one day on the water after 4-5 hard days of grinding to make a buck some other way makes fishing all the more satisfying, something to look forward too. That's just me, some people will say it's a lame mindset but for me thats just keeping it real. That being said, there's a select few guys out there cut out for being a full time guide and I don't see why that couldn't be you. Do what feels right and what you can, you won't regret chasing your passions when your older

[@Chiefz]

Totally respectable. Feels relatable in the sense that gaming was once a break from reality before it consumed most of my time. Now playing on occasion is way more rewarding than everyday. I think that’s just life and the continuous search for fulfillment. Appreciate the genuine comment man

[@maMFzach]

Best b roll footage around. Incredible vid again. So happy you are getting to do what you love

[@Chiefz]

Mamfz, ily buddy. Happy holidays. Always look forward to watching your videos

[@maMFzach]

@Chiefz means the world dude thank you. Happy holidays to you as well. Good luck to you all up there during this storm coming through

[@VinTheFishingMan]

Keep grinding man! I am sure you will be able to pull it off, just don’t give up 🤙🏼

[@Chiefz]

Thanks bro! No plans on stopping. Appreciate you supporting me along the way

[@Moises-k1q]

I always wonder What happens when the season is slow, thank you for your transparency, it’s nice to know that you go through struggles like we do out here. God bless you. I love your videos

[@JigginwithG]

Nice one bro keep achieving those dreams and goals 🐟

[@ryanferguson9032]

Your videos are so easy to get sucked into. You are super relatable and honest with your viewers and I think that speaks volumes about your character. You are actually more of a role model and influencer than you probably realize or give yourself credit for. You definitely are good at what you do. Can’t wait to watch how your future unfolds but i for one think you will do great things in your lifetime. Keep ‘em comin!

[@boblove6865]

Omg that was silly dangerous. That ice could easily fold that boat like a piece of paper. Respect mother nature because to her we are insignificant. That was a bad bad situation. Glad to see all safe. Keep up the great content. The longer movies and adventures is what I as a fan enjoy. Addicted is my absolute favorite. Longer videos that are more like movies. Adventures.... traveling...... teaching..... I love they don't use river names and do alot of float trips. Here in NY videos ruin spots. It is all combat. You folks have a great fishery and many many miles of water. I love the Michigan videos. Alot of our water is all private and they actually own the stream bed (NYS). Keep building your brand and tight lines.

[@Chiefz]

Oh trust me, we didn't take this lightly!! Things could have been so much worse. We were dealt a lucky hand of cards. Learned from our mistakes and moving forward that's for sure. Addicted videos are awesome. I'll keep this comment in mind the next time I record/edit my next adventure. Appreciate the genuine well thought-out comment. Happy holidays, thanks for watching Bob

[@cd_core]

I like to think you and luke just kicking it on the couch and watching these when they go live.

[@The27kart]

Great video, glad you guys got out safe, winter rivers are no joke. Hit me up if you ever want to fish some NY tribs. See you in the spring!

[@Chiefz]

Look forward to fishing with you again man! Thanks for watching

[@danielshogilev9685]

Your editing is some of the best out there, keep doing what you love youre killing it!

[@Chiefz]

Thanks Daniel, no plans on stopping!

[@christianwalters1013]

Your a good dude chiefs and your gonna be good at either path that you choose. It’s been tough for all the call of duty content creators man. It’s healthy needing a break and just getting away. I enjoy your videos man and hope that I can see you one of the michigan rivers and fish with you, and just talk.

[@Chiefz]

Thanks Christian. Definitely been a weird year for sure.. appreciate the real comment. If you ever see me, don’t hesitate to say what’s up! Genuinely look forward to meeting people like you on the river. Just don’t low hole me… 😏 happy holidays man

[@Tim_Too_High]

Great vid man. I miss your stream, but please keep doing what you love. Chase that passion. Keep up the good work.

[@Chiefz]

You are all missed. This isn't my forever goodbye, I will be back! Just letting you know what I'm up to if you don't see me on Twitch. Thanks for the love as always

[@andrewwitt4003]

Lol damn Chiefz is that your take on ice fishing?! Love the rant and just being real with how you feel. Always enjoy your content and always excited to see a new Chiefz fish video! Hope you can keep your passion going while achieving your life goals. Tight lines man 🎣

[@Chiefz]

If you ever see me on the ice again it won’t be like this, I promise! Lol. Thanks for the real comment. The best is yet to come and people like you are what will get me there. Happy holidays bro 👊🏼

[@andrewwitt4003]

@@Chiefz hey man I play WAY TOO MUCH COD but I only watch your videos for fishing. Came to know you by watching “The Run” which pushed me to keep steelhead fishing! Was about to give up, so thank you because your videos taught me so much and kept me going through the times I wanted to quit. I can easily say I’d give up the video games before I’d over give up the tug of a steelie! Also wear the same gloves… take them off with every fish I catch. Would rather have cold fingers than possible hurt a fish.

[@Jesperish]

8:50 feel that. love the videos.

[@Chiefz]

❤ happy holidays my friend

[@jackchaskey6029]

Awesome video yet again 👏

[@Chiefz]

Thanks man!

[@swissmochaj]

Its always an adventure/shit show when ice is involved. Its not easy to break into video game or fishing content. The genre is so saturated. But I think you can do it especially with the fishing and guiding. Keep at it!

[@Chiefz]

Never again! Lol. We got this man. Thanks for the love as always

[@mattgrubb9925]

Merry Christmas Chiefz. Keep on, keeping on.

[@Chiefz]

Happy holidays! The keeping is on

[@markymark5647]

P.s. was very excited to get the upload notification on KZbin from your channel today been waiting in anticipation... keep em coming!!

[@JordenMorin]

Proud of you for your braveness to open up ! May you be blessed in your journey to come. I pray Jesus opens up all the doors you need opened at the exact right time! Personally I look forward to your videos, your always having fun doing what you do ! Sometimes life gets to the point where you start to doubt your choices , don’t give up on your dreams . You got this ! ❤

[@Chiefz]

This was an awesome comment. Thank you buddy. These comments are what keep me going. The best is coming and I’m not second guessing a single decision. Happy holidays. Wishing you peace and blessings my friend.

[@JordenMorin]

@@Chiefz 💣💣 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@JP-uk1jp]

Cool video. Crazy almost getting stuck in that ice.

[@Chiefz]

Tell me about it! Never again lol

[@Strenio]

keep it going my brotha only up and coming

[@Chiefz]

Happy holidays man thank you

[@MIsilverfisher]

Great video man! I’ll look into booking a trip this spring.

[@Chiefz]

Thanks Derek! Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions

[@bnderson1130]

I love the winter adventures with captain Chiefz!! Great work

[@Chiefz]

My dude👊

[@quuince]

Awesome video as always. No matter what path you take from here the Tribe is behind you ❤

[@Chiefz]

Much love Quince!! I’ll still be streaming, but when I’m not just know what’s up. Happy holidays bro

[@Moises-k1q]

Can you do a video how to set up for stealhead with bobbers? And why you do it that way?

[@billnurse5321]

You caught that bonus brown, great video!

[@Chiefz]

Thanks Bill! Definitely a nice surprise to end the day. Happy holidays

[@NexIpsum]

absolute legend.

[@Chiefz]

❤❤

[@iGxmmx]

gone back n watched some of ur vids past couple days n ur definitely my new favorite steelie/salmon youtuber, also prop for using $B and peep songs for music ;)

[@Chiefz]

Haha I love it, thank you

[@obsessedanglingtv5723]

As always a banger video!

[@walljersey]

I hope fishing works out for you chiefz keep the pin vids going no one does real good pin videos. You can do it !!!

[@TheEpoxyExpert]

Do the fish get cold in the ice?

[@bobgiles2971]

Awesome video definitely some beautiful fish and the brown congrats. Will be waiting for your next video HAPPY HOLIDAYS

[@Chiefz]

Thanks Bob! I have some pretty awesome stuff planned that I'm excited to share with you guys. Happy holidays buddy

[@jinko47]

Your reaction at 6:18, lol

[@Pilon.fishing]

Keep up the good work 🙏🔥🎣

[@Chiefz]

Thanks buddy👊

[@robertbloomquist5730]

Colors on the brown were sweet!

[@fearedfishy906]

Glad you and dom made her out alright!

[@StrictlySteely]

Keep it up! You will go far

[@Chiefz]

That's the plan! Thanks buddy

[@ericwakeman6665]

Wow man what an awesome spot cool vid!

[@RussVII]

Seems like you had a rollercoaster of a time lol. On another note, Proud of what you've accomplished very inspiring Happy holidays Chiefz!!

[@Chiefz]

Much love Russ!! Happy holidays brother. I look forward to seeing you in the next stream. Tribe or fkn die

[@Nicholasyeahbruh]

I would love to come visit and go on a guided trip with you I love centerpin fishing

[@Chiefz]

Let’s make it happen !

[@Lady_23]

🙏🏼Proverbs 16:9 is for you! Gaming/streaming is great. But your heart & soul is fishing and the great outdoors. Pursue what motivates you most; you’ll never call it “work”. We are all here for you! ❤TRIBE

[@Chiefz]

You’re the best Lady, thank you. Wishing you a merry Xmas and happy holidays. I’m not going anywhere, but when I’m not live just know a day is never wasted. Tribe or die!!!

[@Lady_23]

@@Chiefz Merry Christmas 🎄

[@MIFishingGuy]

I think if you decide to go with fishing full time, you'd have to explore a bit out of your comfort zone and target different species. Doing some summer fishing for smallies, largemouth, pike, catfish, etc. would be interesting content. I'd definitely watch. Exploring closer to home too might be a nice change of pace. I live around your area and there are some fantastic lakes and rivers around the GR watershed that can provide loads of new and exciting content. Exploring different places too is half the fun for me at least. Regarding your livestreaming and gaming, you're probably reaching the age where you've just been doing the same shit for so long it's getting insanely old at this point. I'm just south of 30 myself and used to game hardcore until a few years ago when I started going through the same thing you're going through. It's just a part of growing up, do something for long enough and it just gets boring after a while. That's why fishing is one of the best things you can do, it provides endless goals that in some cases truly can never be reached, if you ever find yourself dead tired after having completed a 10 hour fishing slog-fest the day before, and you wake up the next day with a want to get out there and do it again asap, I think you've found your answer as to which direction you want to go. Also you're young, now is the time to take risks assuming you can afford to.

[@Chiefz]

You really hit this one on the head. First off, just wait to see what's in store for this summer!! As far as the gaming, you're not far from the truth. Just been rinsed and repeated for so long, it's losing its substance. It's the same thing every year for Call of Duty. Time to chase a higher purpose and you're completely right about the endless goals fishing provides. Damn good comment. Thanks again man.

[@TheMichiganFishHunter]

Got's to be more careful. Thanks for the video. We've been killing Steelhead on the Au Sable. Now its onto Perch and Walleye. Come on ice!

[@Chiefz]

Sweet!! I'll get over there eventually. Happy holidays Brett. Thanks for watching

[@Riversedgeoutdoors-v9e]

Woooowooo

[@walljersey]

How close to the mouth ?

[@suppr3ss]

BAE WAKE UP CHIEFZ UPLOADED 😱

[@damianb4155]

legend

[@Chiefz]

give me the cure.

[@dennisvanwyk315]

Pursue Happiness! Merry Christmas

[@Chiefz]

Happy holidays Dennis I appreciate the comment. Thank you

[@MisterJiggles]

Keep killin it dude!! You gotta do what you think is best. No harm in taking a step away from COD to get some fishing in and build your business.

[@Chiefz]

Jiggles, ily buddy. Appreciate the real ones like you sticking around and showing out; it says a lot. I'll still be streaming and look forward to seeing you soon

[@domsfishing763]

Love ya. Keep it up

[@VertechYT]

The camping portion of the videos are always my fav #TribeOrDIe

[@VertechYT]

we love you no matter what you know this bozo KEEP GRINIDNG

[@Chiefz]

Wertech❤️ thanks brother we shall shred soon

[@Riversedgeoutdoors-v9e]

Let’s do it again

[@Chiefz]

Oh boy 🤣

[@bvks]

beast

[@marn1186]

Identical glove setup.

[@shinnyschinbein9183]

U Facebook stream?

[@Chiefz]

Twitch

[@fishclinic6235]

Honestly dumb move and why would someone want to beat the heck out of a boat like that. Let life lead man, the challenges life bring humbleness to a person. Lost both my parents in a year and never faced something hard but I find each waking day a present. Be thankful!!

[@Chiefz]

Hats off to you for keeping positive man. Wishing you peace and blessings during this holiday season. I’m fully embracing this chapter and cherish every day I get. Lots to be thankful for. Thanks for watching my vid and leaving a real comment

[@fishclinic6235]

Thanks man. Fishing brings my soul ultimate relaxation and joy. Stay at the grind and keep fishing and following your path! Thanks for bringing us to the river from the couch😉

[@cavslbj]

I only rock fish monkeys

[@Chiefz]

I'm late to the game, but they're legit

[@darkspruce]

Bro, stay away from the ice.

[@bryanrausch1152]

only thing you're missing is shipment lmao game's bad

[@Chiefz]

Actually looks fun tbh