The Reality of Halibut Fishing - This Set was a Snoozefest! | Alaska Halibut Longlining

[@kittygreenleaf427]

I don't care if it happens to be a snoozefest, that's the reality of fishing. I love to see you guys out on the water fishing no matter what you catch. And the greatest part is that it's an hour. Keep them coming guys and thank you for sharing! 💜💜💜

[@EISAlaska]

Thank you so much. We had very positive feed back on this so we will do another soon. Next one should be alot more exciting!

[@kittygreenleaf427]

@@EISAlaska hopefully the starfish will leave you alone! There might be a recipe online for some kind of starfish pie.🤣🤣🤮🤮

[@peteacher52]

No dramatic emotions, no cussing and swearing, no bemoaning the paucity of keeper fish, just a couple of decent men going about their work with the greatest good humour. Gentlemen, your attitudes are a role model for humanity. Col, NZ.

[@EISAlaska]

We appreciate the comment, Pete!

[@davidlawrence2805]

I like the longer videos. I also love the fact that this father and son work good together. No drama and arguing. 😊

[@shawnleonard4974]

I didn't know they were father and son. I cant tell who the father is.

[@davidlawrence2805]

@@shawnleonard4974 I didn't either for a long time. They actually responded to me and told me.

[@williamlariza5146]

You guys do a great job love your show never know what your going to catch it never gets boring super job thanks for your show.

[@loriekiger4185]

Keep em comin guys... cause if I can't go fishing, then I'll watch ya all. "COME ON HALIBUT"!!!!

[@okie12]

The long format is what I have enjoyed the most since I started watching your channel years ago when you first began videoing your fishing adventures. If you remember, this video is very similar to the early days and that’s what I would like to see more of- Stay True🇺🇸

[@Jjvv-m5s]

I've missed so much content... Just went to Patreon and there's sooooo much more there for us. EIS Alaska has become the very first Patreon membership for me. All this has to take a lot of work. Thank y'all very much.

[@scottdilley356]

I just love watching you guys bringing me back to my youth

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, Scott! They were definitely different times back then. Even Len was fishing in the derby days, it was a lot more hectic than our laid back fishing. The Fish Tale is really the perfect size for a couple hands. And she's very simple, no extra machinery to upkeep.

[@ALLGODSDIE]

I'm 48 and have fished since a kid. There's never been a bad day fishing. I love just throwing a pole in the water and just enjoying nature.. I love all of yalls videos.

[@philabowl8073]

Paying that fuel bill ain't fun!!

[@EISAlaska]

@philabowl8073 Lucky for us the Fish Tale sips. 1.7 gal/hr at cruise.

[@debbiesue4287]

I like the long form..the more getting to hang out with this fabulous family the better! Hang in there, you will find where those fish are hiding!! Until then its been a pleasure to spend time with you anyway! Have a great day❤

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks so much, Debbie! We're very pleased with the response to the video. There will definitely be more going forward! We sure appreciate the feedback and comments.

[@zenixpleyades4790]

Gracias por vuestro programa,que buenos ratos nos hacéis pasar.Saludos desde Murcia(España)

[@thomascary1752]

Y'ALL are the GREATEST STAR FISH FISHERMEN EVER!😂

[@jmatile]

Love the long form videos

[@EISAlaska]

Good to know! Thanks a bunch!

[@elwoodwatson9906]

I could watch you guys for hours, bringing this old Kodiakan pleasure of my youth and the many years I spent fishing crab, shrimp, herring, salmon and halibut. Hell, I even tried fishing octopus long lining old tires one year.

[@EISAlaska]

That's awesome, Elwood! So glad you could come along. Shrimp is something we've always wanted to get into as well! Perhaps going forward on the Emerald Isle we'll round up some gear for it.

[@susanmathis7561]

All ways fun to see you guy's out Fishing! Great day for it! Thank you for taking us along! Stay Safe ❤

[@katrinasolomon3652]

Starfish bonanza! Love that you show the tedium that fishing often is. It's hard work!

[@brionnepage3143]

I think I like both forms, to be honest. Sometimes, this long form helps me relax if I'm watching alone. But I like the short forms when I'm watching with my family. I also like when we see the pan on the deck of all you catch. This angle is pretty good though...

[@EISAlaska]

Great feedback, thank you! I'll remember to do more walk arounds after the set is reeled in.

[@michaelschaefer1943]

I enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing. Proof of why it is called fishing and not catching. If fishing was easy, everybody would be doing it.

[@steenhoffmann4259]

Hey guys. I never get tired of watching your long videos, especially when there are fish on the hook. So really good work and you are good at looking after safety and each other. Greetings from Misery Bay

[@EISAlaska]

Glad to hear, Steen. We're really curious how the general reception of longer and less cut vids will be. We capture a LOT of footage, and trim a ton of the less exciting stuff out. I know there are a lot of you that just love being along for the ride. :D

[@steenhoffmann4259]

@@EISAlaska It's always fun just being along for the ride guys. Especially if you, like me, are not very Sea strong . I wish I was, but such is life. My son-in-law is training to be a fishing skipper and they primarily fish in the North Sea. Greetings from here

[@Jjvv-m5s]

CHEERS to y'all too!!! Thank you for the long vid.

[@EISAlaska]

Cheers and thanks so much, JJ! Love hearing the feedback too.

[@rustytravis761]

Starfish Mania! I thought you just pulled up, ring the dinner bell and the flatties jump in the boat. 🙂Even a low productive fishing day is better than not fishing, unless something expensive breaks. Keep it up! Not boring.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks so much for leaving feedback, we really appreciate you watching and commenting, Rusty!

[@cindydenton2681]

This is not boring by any means long shot! You guys are awesome at creating the story line!

[@Jjvv-m5s]

Agreed.

[@EISAlaska]

Aw, thanks, Cindy!

[@lorisabor6251]

Yes the longer videos are good to

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, Lori!

[@ravennelson827]

Star wars Alaskan style , all in all fishing. blessings guys

[@Jjvv-m5s]

That stach is looking good Matt. Welcome back my Northern brothers.

[@tonyjuliasto682]

I believe you have brand new outfits on this trip and not the same colors on the gloves. Thank you for another great video.

[@sandtowalk]

Win some lose some I enjoy you guys so much

[@mikegolberg856]

Long video is best, gives us a chance to experience "fishing" sometimes nothing, but that's the fun

[@philmccumbee6938]

I am liking the new angle. Took me a while but it appears to work good for you guys. You two are in sinc for sure.

[@johnduer7428]

I never find it boring when you are fishing. Stay hydrated and safe out there.😊

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, John, you too!

[@johnpierce1251]

The longer the better I enjoy spending time with you guys and the adventures ❤❤❤❤stay safe my friends❤❤❤❤

[@sandradunbar339]

Well thank you gentleman, its 1.55 AM now and you only have about 15 halibut on the very small size to show for all your efforts, not enough to cover the cost of bait let alone fuel, time and associated cost's, but you produced this video with the same enthusiasm and professional manner that you have shown us with video's of big catches of 100 pound halibut. I guess that is why I always watch your video's you show the good bad and ugly but also reality and professional status. thank you it was a little late for me. no big fish in size or numbers but still enjoyable to watch. I hope and trust your next set will be more fruitful, Thank you. Bye bedtime.

[@EISAlaska]

Sleep well and thanks for watching, Sandra! For sure not the best fishing, but we got a few. :D

[@leonardconlon9319]

Best videos

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, Leonard!

[@jamesa4124]

G'day Gents, love the long form video and the camera placement is great. Pity there's no market for the star fish or you would have cornered the market! As always I look forward to the next video from you. Cheers from Bris Vegas Australia

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks a bunch, James! We are so happy to hear the feedback, on both the long video and the camera angle. We have more plans to "tune" the camera angle, find that magic sweet spot that gives a good look at the action and also captures the deck work.

[@ingvilllarsen494]

Great vid. Love from Norway

[@EISAlaska]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Naplesfrank154]

Hi guys, I love your videos they are very interesting, never boring and always calming. The purple on the rocks is coralline algae, it sure does make the rocks look good. Greetings from the other side of the country, Naples Florida where it’s 93° right now. 🐠

[@EISAlaska]

Oh, interesting! Thanks for telling us, We were wondering what kind of growth it was. We kept a small rock and it turned white (after the algae had died I guess) sitting on the reel. 93° sounds HOT to me. It's in the mid-50s here, it's been a real cool summer.

[@marilynsimpson4640]

I’m sure we aren’t the only ones who would think it would be cool to have a rock from the bottom of the ocean. Not saying sell it but ? It is amazing to watch the concert of different levers being moved and still fish!

[@EISAlaska]

We will save some little ones. Often we find small pebbles on deck, some come out of the fish’s stomach. I always felt they use it for ballast, but maybe they just inadvertently eat them while foraging. 🤣

[@johnpierce1251]

It’s never boring when on deck with you guys I’ve been fishing and only fed the fish my worms still a good day

[@tonifromtennessee2783]

i enjoyed this video, i too fish and was praying for more. better luck nest time

[@HMallory1]

That is what I like , let it roll

[@scottdilley356]

Good luck stay safe our bout was 85 feet . So I feel for just the two of you stay safe ok at lest the water there was good it's not a terrible pull

[@NWPA_outdoorsman]

Definitely like the longer video keep up the great work

[@williammcdonald3293]

Can you use the Starfish for bait at least? Could you attach a float bubble to keep the hooks a little bit above the sea floor to avoid all those starfish? ty for the content gentlemen.

[@adrianadrian6292]

dobra robota👍

[@robertsteele-is4ug]

good days with the bad days that`s life

[@zerog5041]

Hi guys, sorry I missed your scintillating commentary Len, but when Matt went for that hook again I took his advice from last week, and gave him plenty of space, which meant I ended up in the bedroom which meant I fell asleep, next thing I know I hear Len say "and that'll be that!" about an hour later. Oh well, such are the vagaries of life 🙂

[@EISAlaska]

Hey, if the vid put you to sleep and gave a restful nap, that's ok with us. We've napped to many-a-KZbin video. :D

[@richardcreed3700]

I worked at Port Bailey in kupreanof strait in the 80's when it was Columbia Ward Fisheries - used to fish for halibut off the dock and every once in a while would get one. Mostly caught 20 legged starfish, however 😂

[@henryboheim5459]

I like that u showed the reality of the life of fisherman and hope springs eternal. Keep the excellent videos coming. When will the Emerald Isle be ready to fish?

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, Henry! We'll keep 'em coming, for sure! The Emerald Isle is getting close now! We have our quota to finish on the Fish Tale, then we'll be switching the gear over to her.

[@tomclark3986]

like to see you catch more fish

[@10swatkins]

Do you think the Stars are getting to the bait before the money fish?

[@Shottsie]

Score-starfish 99-halabut 1! Fishing is fishing. People need to see all sides. THANKS 😊

[@kencross25]

Enjoyed your video. How many cameras have gone to Dave Jones's locker?

[@paulhoffmann4799]

That was painful and I am sitting in A/C in a comfy chair. It is a shame the star fish are not good for anything. Hopefully the next string is way more productive. Thanks!

[@bmiller7710]

This has been my halibut fishing season in a nutshell. Only got a few this year on many trips. Oh well PWS is still better than being at work lol

[@FubarKen]

On the bright side you know where the starfish are 😅

[@scottdilley356]

Oh heck I also remember putting plastic big worms evey two bait some times when dog fish were bad soaking them in a gut buck lol when dog fish were not bad we tried everything lol

[@lukechapman3701]

I got the seasickness.

[@brentbirney6060]

Any chance you can do a video of the yearly maintenance on your diesel engine and/or your hydraulics? Thanks.

[@burgessschnitzius4987]

The worst day fishing is better than the best day working...but I have never worked as a fisherman. Still, out on the water, catching fish seems like a pretty good day to me.

[@scottdilley356]

What I mean was 4 deak hands and the skiper and didn't help us to much but I can remember him saying go faster lol

[@noemarin3237]

You are the best son los mejores I love your videos me encantan sus videos

[@scottdilley356]

I could go on and on lol we would fis with with hand lines to catch cod for bait we were out until our freezer was full

[@scottdilley356]

At leste people see what fishing is like sometimes lol thank you

[@strawcarpenter9559]

Sorry you didn't get more fish, but after a pretty stressful day, watching you haul line was very relaxing. Maybe as a little sideline you can make meditation videos!

[@hawkeye7435]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@MrVrics]

I like the full video. Maybe try a bit more distance from the boat for a little more inclusive view? Don't know if that's necessarily possible. Thanks for the entertainment guys.

[@EISAlaska]

Gotcha! We'll keep working on it as we go. Thanks for the great response!

[@andrewdiges8652]

Nickname that string starfish Alley!!!😂

[@EISAlaska]

No kidding, Andrew! This place will stick in our minds for awhile!

[@jerrygonzales4006]

That was a shitty line for sure but still loved your video. I played this a couple times while here at work so all the commercials could run through. Hopefully every bit helps. I’ll be signing up for Patreon here soon.

[@brucewalker6939]

All the starfish seem to have a pocket full of rocks they drop while getting unhooked. Is it because they try grabbing the bottom when the line starts to pull them up ? Just wondering.

[@sharonconner3429]

I’m intrigued by your story. Why do y’all wear orange with belts? How far from your marina do you go to fish? How did you get into fishing? Did you ever want to do something else? Why fish for halibut? Is there other fishing that can be done?

[@TheCritterWindow]

So the fish didn't get the memo on pickup time?

[@EISAlaska]

They were certainly late to the party!

[@tonyjones9715]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@edmundhenderson6559]

How would you rig up for maximum catch, tackle, bait etc., if effort and expense were no object?

[@EISAlaska]

That's hard to say. There's not a lot more you could do on a boat our size in regards to improving gear. Line could be added to the reel if the spool were bigger, letting us fish more hooks per day, and so then buying more hooks would be necessary. But really, we set ~1200 hooks/day we could probably push that to ~1500 or so, but anything more than that, another crewmate would be required. It just gets to be too long of a day and not enough man power.

[@edmundhenderson6559]

@@EISAlaska I was thinking a couple of things. Put a float on the droppers to keep the bait off the bottom. Also putting a good swivel next to the hook might make for more hookups. Ever tried live bait? Very impractical I'm sure but it would be interesting to see what it would do. Could you fish live bait on your reels in a good area?

[@EISAlaska]

The floats are something we've thought of too! Probably a wooden one of some sort, since the depths would crush foam overtime? Maybe we'll experiment one of these days. We have about 20% of our gear swiveled on the snap end, they certainly helps to keep the fish on. We'll keep raising that number as we build more gear. ooAs for live bait, nah. Like you said, its just not practical. Since we don't have a live tank (its filled with the catch or ice), and also baiting while setting would be impossible to get many hooks on.

[@edmundhenderson6559]

Hadn't thought about the crushing but you are probably right. A swivel right next to the hook helps the hook rotate into position as the hook is pulled out of the mouth. Really helps with hookups I think. Standard with drum rigs on the outer banks now. The way they do it is hook, then 2 or 3 inches of 100 lb test mono, then a good swivel. Might also try bait cut into long strips that look like a fish. Anyway it would be fun to see you try a few an d see what happens.@@EISAlaska

[@gordonpoirier8194]

would like to know what and how you cook and eat out there can't be 3 days of sandwiches.

[@EISAlaska]

Good idea, I'll try to remember to film some during grub times.

[@scottdilley356]

Hey we evan had to use seagulls for back. Lol don't ask me how lol

[@edwardhannah8705]

enjoyed the ride I guess that's why it's called fishing not catching. Stay safe and healthy God bless see y'all on the next one.

[@EISAlaska]

For sure, Edward! Thanks for watching.

[@scottdilley356]

Your so right different times we cought alot of huge Fisk what I remember was a eight foot for big ones we had a special gaffe we new it was over a thousand poundhell I tell people my bigest salmon was 85 pounds they say I'm lying that's wasbthe kinder river we cought over a hundred kines and had a 55 average lol that's when it was good fishing I NEED TO RIGHT A BOOK ON MY LIFE FISHING AND HUNTING LOL

[@iansmartel5473]

You need to start a sideline of Potted Starfish.

[@scottharbaugh4078]

what are those multi legged things? crustaceans of some sort?

[@scottharbaugh4078]

Starfish. weird. shit ton of em.

[@EISAlaska]

Yep, found out later, they are called sunflower sea stars. There were LOTS!

[@garywhelton9304]

You guys would be rich if there was a sale for starfish LOL.

[@scottdilley356]

From 40 feet to600 feet was our in side sets lol lo

[@wayneneher6362]

Sculpins, if they are big enough, are actually very tasty.

[@EISAlaska]

We've heard they are good eating. Never tried it before though.

[@scottdilley356]

Oh I should have said the plastic we used when we were short on bait lol

[@dansmith937]

💪💪

[@AnthonyRoberts-e6z]

Fished for ray and turbot years ago had days like this just bait up and shoot again

[@EISAlaska]

For sure, sometimes you just have to keep throwing bait at 'em! How long did your gear soak, was it longline too?

[@AnthonyRoberts-e6z]

@@EISAlaska day shot for turbot night shot for rays long lines using mackerel and sand eels for bait

[@andrewdiges8652]

You guys should have a button so you can push it when you catch the halibut and then that’ll be a waypoint on your plotter.??

[@EISAlaska]

We do keep logbooks, and have a rough idea of where in the set we caught some good halibut. Often times when we set nearby, we'll start the set where the best fishing was before.

[@Muzzafish]

maybe you guys should see if there is a market in asia somewhere for dried starfish. if you could get $1 for each starfish = you will be rich.. :)

[@josephmaschari1073]

ZZZZ if only the starfish were halibut

[@chriskulpa4056]

Do the starfish actually hook themselves or are you just pushing them off the bait?

[@EISAlaska]

They mostly wrap around the baits and swallow them (I guess they have a mouth?). A little shake and it usually dislodges the bait from their mouth.

[@OtisDarnell]

Can you eat Star fish?

[@davidvaughan3771]

Did Matt retire his yellow coat?

[@EISAlaska]

Yep, the inside waterproofing layer went to bits, so it hit the bin. Kinda miss it though, summertime is nice because it get hot in the heavy orange ones.

[@billysmith3607]

Does Matt every get to operate the boat

[@scottdilley356]

And we also got alit of sand flies

[@sharonconner3429]

Hat is the largest shark you have caught?

[@sharonconner3429]

What

[@scottdilley356]

But we got alot of lings and brown bombers lol More bait lol lol

[@sandtowalk]

Why are their so many rose stars

[@peterlindsey7488]

Do you ever keep fish or crab for yourselves? Not sure what the laws or rules were on that.

[@EISAlaska]

We do! It is recorded on the fish ticket as personal use. We don't keep halibut though as it would be deducted from our yearly quota.

[@scottdilley356]

Here I am again we had r people snipers some one always dipping and staking fish in the freezer each fish had to dipped 2 times two people running gear and one cleaning fish a surger solution I think I can't remember lol to long ago but the fish would have almost a inch of ice frozen to them and they were called freash hey I remember lines that never had a fish but if it was good we would clean and re bait and who ever was in the hold would repair the line as it went back out oh man those were the days

[@scottdilley356]

Oh I no what we did back then is a bad thing now please don't judge we did everything the skiper said

[@scottdilley356]

Do you have to be out in a certain depth I don't know we would start shallow at10 f to 100 old ways we're not as many laws lol lol lol