Skeena Salmon & Steelhead | A Fishing Film for the Future of Fish by Captain Quinn

[@FishingwithRod]

This is very well done Quinn, I just watched through the whole thing. The interviews are fantastic and these conversations should be had continuously. Identifying the shared values between user groups, recognizing the challenges ahead and developing compromises to reach the common goal, which is fish for the future, are needed. At present time, we have one management which is trying to accommodate multiple mandates but has failed to do so by disengaging all communications between user groups. Good stuff. These are similar visions I've shared and hopefully as videographers, we can convey these messages to all before it is too late, and we are certainly running out of time.

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Thanks Rod! What are you thoughts on some sort of co-management regime? I hope your doing well and perhaps we could do that collab we discussed a while back this year :) Take care and talk soon, Cpt. Quinn

[@bbond302]

Collab!!!!!?? Do it!

[@SledorFish]

Great film. If we could all put our egos and greed aside maybe we will find some middle ground so we can save our salmon and steelhead.

[@allancrow134]

Excellent video Quinn. I'm on the same wavelength. I've spent my entire adult life commercial and recreational fishing and have a foot in both camps. My greatest wish is that all the user groups can come together for the love of salmon. Fighting amongst ourselves and the blame game is not going to cut it. I hope everyone watching this feels the same way and are prepared to make whatever sacrifices are required. Right now we have a Federal government that is running interference for an unsustainable fish farming industry, we need to make that politically unpalatable.

[@m.dawodsharifi1531]

Great video. To my fellow citizens of the world please please respect nature humble yourself with consumption and protect our environment.

[@Elparquito]

There is nothing like the Skeena and her majestic tributaries. If anyone can save the Skeena and her fish, it's Captain Quinn. Good luck, buddy.

[@jamessneddon5773]

I am a salt water fishing guide at a kill lodge and I agree with a lot of what you’re saying . Good talk .

[@mathewkerr6618]

You need to make more comedy videos man. Love all.of.your content. Love the comedy the most. Please bring it back.and do more videos bud.

[@seanconnors654]

What a great film, with a lot of insight into a problem with a very convoluted solution. As someone from the Pacific Northwest, a lot of my time has been spent watching the decline of the fisheries of the west coast, and I hope that one day a solution is found!

[@bbond302]

SHARE SHARE SHARE SHARE SHARE. everyone in the fishing community needs to see this. Well done cpt.

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Thanks!

[@bbond302]

@@TheCaptainQuinn No, thank you! Knowledge is power. Thank you for sharing yours with us.

[@weederminb7091]

Quinn you are real as it gets so natural. keep living the way you do,educate people we all should nature is life.

[@steelheaddream4755]

Man, being an advocate for the earth, wildlife and fish is sure a lonely road full of back lash!!! Thanks for the entertainment and stories captain!

[@Mattyehdams]

Awesome message can’t agree more. Gave me goosebumps just watching , and reflecting on what salmon have brought to my life. We all need to come together that’s for sure

[@515conman]

You did an amazing job addressing all constituent groups and remaining unbiased

[@SamFishingChannel]

Thank you Captain Quinn and the team for creating and sharing this video. I can see just how much sweat and hard work has been put into making this video, and everything you did, a thank you is not enough! All I can say is, I will do my best to share this inspiring voice and movement to everyone I know who loves fishing. You are right, we must be united to create a better future - a future where fishing will still be possible, still be fun. We are in our own ways depended on it, which makes it more precious to us, we should treasure it even harder! I will follow the foot steps of a good fisherman, hunt for food, take only what you need and respect the salmon, out environment, and stop littering!! Hope others will do the same! Thank you for all you do! ☺️☺️🐟🐟 ( the editing and music of this video is so 👍)

[@chuenyeelau]

A tremendously powerful, beautiful and thought provoking composition. The wisdom in the words, heavenly images and profound messages are truly inspirational and should be remembered and share. Boiled down, an experience is always more precious than a bite! Thank you once again Captain.

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Thanks Henry!

[@jerimiahwalters9897]

Absolutely the hardening truth behind it all. You my friend always paint an amazing picture for us to follow. Thank you.

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mattmuzynoski4234]

Thank you for doing this Captain! One love

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

No problem, thanks for the follow and comment :)

[@westernnewyorkangler4273]

This is a very good documentary man. Steelhead and or salmon have effected a lot of peoples lives. Even here in Western New York where its all stocked and no wild natural reproduction. People always need to blame someone else and cant be happy with anything. Fishing gets worse and worse every year. I had to stop making videos myself due to all the bull shit. True when you said nice guys do finish last at the end. People cant come together now a days. You're videos are always inspiring and you always have a great attitude and outlook on life. I hope your fishery can come back some day.

[@benttip1]

good on ya young fella...well done...cheers

[@love4wildlife]

"You can't just complain them back into existence" - what a great statement!

[@aluptown]

Great film ! The simple fact is there is fewer and fewer salmon returning every year , I agree with Rob 100% we are all to blame ! Too many sport fishermen , too many First Nations catching food fish and the commercial fleet ! But as the population increases every year more and more people try to feed their families ? In my opinion the amount people catch every year has to be reduced ! Or this resource will be lost ! In all sectors , I said to one of my non native co-workers , shut everything down for one season ? For everyone ? His reply was , thank you sir . I would sacrifice one summer of food fish so my grandchildren would be able to enjoy this great natural resource ! Thanks Cap n Quinn

[@perjacomo179]

Superb fight, Nice Salmon, congrats 😊

[@ChorusArtists]

This was AWESOME, and your love of the fish comes through in all you do.

[@ferrisbueller4116]

the best youtube video i've seen in a long time

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

thank you!

[@andersbattiston6413]

absolute masterpiece!!!!!! could not have been done any better

[@Ricky-zj6sy]

I travel from my home here in Ireland to the Pacific northwest of Canada annually to coincide with the migratory runs of Anadromous fish in the fall. I usually travel with one or two other guys who are aficionados of the sport too. The usual time we spend there is around 14 nights and during that time we can land on average 30 fish a day per man. Out of all the fish we catch, only one fish will be harvested for an evening meal which we cook. EVERY other fish is caught on an artificial fly and landed quickly where it is unhooked in the water and allowed to continue its journey and reproduce. These trips are enjoyed by us, we interact politely with the Canadian and First nation people who are always very welcoming and some of whom have become friends over the years. We take photos, videos and memories, we leave footprints not litter and we put money into the local economy for fishing tackle and guides, accommodation, food, and beverages. If everyone respected the country, fishery and resource the way we do it would get better year in and year out and would not be in decline.

[@avidanglerorobsession6127]

Yes it's out i have been waiting for this ever since I saw a post on your instagram I never clicked on anything faster

[@cerwin21]

Only keep one, in river , fish a year. Never had one die on gear or fly. Average 15-20 a year, in the fly water, North Umpqua. But this video still reminds me to minimize my impact. I pickup trash, pocket old line, pince barbs, dont take my sweet time bringing them in. Thanks for keeping us conscious as we obsess. Steller film yet again Quinn!

[@balzonurchin]

Fantastic footage of the spirit bears! What a privilege to be able to go and encounter them. Undoubtedly, the most special wilderness area this country has to offer. Let's not make them a tourist attraction. Keep them remote, and safe from us.

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Many thanks!

[@Diamondback68]

Although 2018 was one of the worst on record for Chinook I was still able to fish the Skeena near Terrace in Septenber and I landed the Steelhead of a lifetime. It taped at 37 x 22 inches which is 10 kilos. Here in CA the Steelhead are 4-5 kilos. Sad to see one of the world's great rivers gasp as man slowly strangles the Skeena.

[@SicC678]

incredible film Captin Quinn. needs more likes, and more views. The insight offered by these interviews is so crucial.

[@alexmeletis3878]

Love seeing one of my favorite Van Island Rivers and the start of this !! Great fight seen 👏

[@the_lastsalmon_man]

Thank You, Quinn! Keep up the good work. Sharing this in Portland, OR.

[@mattokeefe691]

Very huge and enjoyable production. Lots to think about. Of course this scenario is being played out in many places with different resources. I’m pulling for the fish.

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Thanks for your comment and yes we are pulling for the fish too!

[@mattokeefe691]

@@TheCaptainQuinn I fly fish here on the Bow and Southern alberta. Even with my barbless hooks and 100 percent release I kill some fish. It is hard to live with that aspect of the sport

[@vanessabrazeau8819]

If we all had this in mind there would be more healthier fisheries but there's people out there just looking out for themselves and money. I've been watching your videos for a while now appriated every one Quinn. What I would give to come out there and fish with you. Would be my dream. Actually you are living my dream. Love the family on the river awesome. Please keep us updated with videos and if i ever get a chance to make it your way i would love to meet up. Thanks again Quinn

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Thank you for your message and yes perhaps we will throw a line together one day :)

[@creedeharris505]

Great documentary

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Thanks!

[@Ryebread3325]

Excellent video. Being a PNW fisher I follow the fishing world quite a bit. Fish and game laws do very little to protect species. People break the laws every day because many do not fear the penalty. Add to the fact that many would kill for their spot in the fishing world whether it be sport or commercial fishing and the responsibility of conservation always falls on someone else. I've been incredibly disheartened with fishing over the last few years and now I would be hard pressed to get out once a year. Now matter how or why you fish, if you do, you are having an impact on the species.

[@nothingbuttrains9241]

Woah that was some other kind of incredible. Awesome vid!

[@RTRT-vv9xp]

I've been looking for your account for the last year. I couldn't remember your account name ( SMH ), this is gonna be a treat. One year of unseen videos!

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Glad you finally found it :)

[@jordanast3304]

Thanks Captain Quinn! This is beautiful.

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Glad you like it!

[@shanewickham8667]

That was superb 👌

[@keewaydin33]

Great message and awesome cinema photography. It’s right up there with your “Pickle” film!

[@newdisc]

Very informative video! Thanks for making it ...

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

My pleasure!

[@fishstopbc8662]

Enjoyed watching that insightful documentary!

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@angelaguayo9908]

great film thank you

[@christymichalenko6125]

Thank you for inspiring me and broadening my mind Cap.

[@letterzx]

awesome video!

[@nicholaspoindexter4680]

Really well done, bless your beautiful soul

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Thank you kindly!

[@gregsage1605]

Wonderfully done.

[@andrewwebster13]

1:24 Five, I like fishing all five that's as many as I have!!! Best answer ever ;->)

[@chaswaitt6854]

This was awesome. Great information bud! Thank you

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Dennon21]

yes!!!!!!!! finally hes back! let's gooooo

[@raulgarcia5230]

Thanks amigo !this was inspiring!

[@ryanbachinski]

Nice work Captain! I got some coho flies done while watching it too!

[@thricecrazy33]

liked and subbed. nice work!

[@ankushgupta-pq4jk]

Amazing video Captain

[@aaronwilde]

I started using size 8 to 12 hooks while fishing in local wild/catch and release rivers for Steelhead. I haven't noticed a change in my landing ratio, but I have noticed that the Steelhead just don't bleed from such small hooks. I think B.C. should make a hook size restriction in the regs, particularly in wild rivers. Even if you do lose a % more fish on smaller hooks - the pros of a small hook doing minimal damage to a wild fish that needs to be released is invaluable. Also B.C. should adopt Washingtons regulation that you legally cannot take the fish out of the water unless you are keeping it. In my opinion those 2 rules being added to the regs would drastically reduce mortality rate on fish.

[@benjaminaxselholm]

Bingo

[@allancrow134]

I think treble hooks need to be banned in the tidal water salmon fishery. Treble hooks cause huge mortality in juvenile and non-target species. That measure alone would result in some really meaningful conservation without diminishing enjoyment of the resource. Single barbless hooks, maximum 2 points.

[@benjaminaxselholm]

@@allancrow134 I think big single hooks do even more damage than a small treble. Trebles are nasty either way but if there small and barbless there not as bad as a 4/0 or bigger single.

[@allancrow134]

@@benjaminaxselholm I agree, we could have a discussion about maximum hook size as well. Tandem trebles or trebles with a single trailer(which are legal in tidal waters in BC) are often lethal, especially where there is juvenile bycatch. Where there is little or no enforcement barbs often go unpinched. Hate to say that but it's true. Cheers.

[@bobscousinbob7702]

Great job cap

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

thanks

[@chancellorism]

That Morse-Smith guy is spot on

[@DevinFPV]

Great video, some really good talks in this one.... really makes me wanna document and make it public how bad poaching is in the tributaries of Lake Ontario here in southern Ontario. The salmon run around here in the city attracts all sort of people who fish unethically simply because they have no idea what they’re doing or because they’re never any forestry officers around to put a crack down on this huge problem that is right underneath everyone’s nose in these big cities

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Education can play a huge role in helping the situation :)

[@tommurphy6972]

Awesome video Capt, really love it

[@ElevatedTines]

Ever video you make, encourages me to move back home to Hazelton. The bull trout just aren't the same here in Alberta!

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

something special about the north west for sure

[@split-shot2464]

more people need to stand up and start respecting the environment and be less selfish . simple as that we are all equal

[@AdoNaVodi]

Respect for this video! Great project.

[@CanadianSledDog]

This is a great film. I fish for food only, but I only target one sustainable fish and then stop fishing after I get it. I'm not gonna travel there to take or catch a fish if they're threatened.

[@drockchopra]

Pretty amazing cinematography and message, you sound like a cool dude with a great mind :)

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Thanks buddy! And thanks again for your wonderful contributions with your arial and timelapse photography. You are a legend!

[@thesteelheadmaniac2045]

wow it is soo beautiful where your at! I've always wanted to fish in Alaska and hopefully ill get the chance to some day.

[@eramivvastaf8951]

AWSOME AWSOME AWSOME!

[@bobmilne468]

i've been sharing the shit out of this. Thanks for doing it Captain Quinn.

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

thank you!

[@TroutSet]

Wow was getting Artifishal vibes from this. Very well done!

[@graydengurnett7689]

same problem in ny here in buffalo for every 300 steelhead there is probably 1 brown trout but when deer and wildlife stock 1000 brown trout the let people keep plenty of fish if everyone was required to practice catch and release for atleast 5 years our lake erie trubutaries would be full of brown trout also people would rely on salmon for food in the lake erie tributaries there are probably every 1000 steelhead there is 1 coho or chinook salmon and ny refused to stock them anymore and natives living on cattauragus creek in the seneca nation are screwed but there are stories from old guys saying that lake erie tributaries used to be as abundant as burt dam or oak orchard which are on lake ontario its heart breaking

[@smrooke]

Yet another great video captain when will the foam fish diapers be available on the Captain Quinn Merchandise store

[@riverrightoutdoors]

Amazing 💪🙏

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

Thank you 🙌

[@jimwalden7677]

How can there be any dislikes on this amazing description of the situation we brought on?!!

[@randynystrom4131]

3:20 shout out to the oyster river!

[@peterdorn5799]

captain, are you familiar w/ the wild steelhead coalition, doing alot of good work here in washington

[@Drivingtacks]

All these girls in the comments want the captain's mullet!!

[@chrisburgess6964]

I have been on a panel for DFO to stop net use and trolling only

[@robardave]

Knowing a lot of the salmon and steelhead’s plight is out of our hands, If we’re serious about wanting to be part of a solution, 4:46 then we need to acknowledge if there is continued want to $$$ beside these animals, then your simply shuffling recycled solutions without understanding greed has no role into their recovery. You’d be amazed once the $$$ is removed.. or at the very least-known only at a distance how we can get the hell out of the way and let their stocks recover.

[@dougtemple3062]

Good film. I have watched others with a similar theme, lots of finger pointing to who or what is to blame. The one thing that never seems to come up is the millions of litres of raw sewage being pumped into the ocean. How much does this affect the salmon population and their ecosystems

[@darryleden3042]

The difference between commercial and the guides is the amount of dollars they bring into the area the guides bring in way more to the community. Ppl spend thousands of dollars around the towns just to take home 2 fish. More hatchery monies in alot of places would help. Stricter rules for industry on and off the water.

[@mialkows]

Paying for all tags that I need to go and fish in Vancouver area the best part of my every trip is to help those fish recover and swim away from my hands

[@MarkyMark145]

an idea.. Maybe start opening up other fisheries that have been protected for awhile (ie white sturgeon,lingcod in some areas) sparingly. Perhaps this will alleviate some pressure on prized fisheries by giving anglers opportunities. Diversify the damn thing. Just as was said here @ 34:48 perhaps if people were given incentives and experiences with animal itself, maybe they might fall in love with the animal and gain some appreciation. In theory...

[@ronuhlenhopp9368]

Sadly, the volume controls for this production are not good, for it is difficult to hear the discussion. The background music is a distraction because of the volume level.

[@signovthetime122]

Time is ticking and the clock is half past nine these fish are in trouble and they need more help than ever right now. imagine completely wild salmon runs that are sustainable think about it back before the industrialization of salmon. Too many people look at fish in general and see them too often as a product and don't really look at what it takes for that fish to become what it comes back to the river as; everything is deeply connected and it seems humans always try to manipulate those connections for their benefit without looking at what could happen or looking when its too late . Everyone plays a part not just in the decline of salmon but all wild species on this planet; we only get one earth and if something is not done soon what will we have left? well have memories and everyone on this planet will feel tremendous guilt especially when soo many people don't even realize the harm they cause the environment myself included its a very hard battle especially for the ones who do care. I really do hope that one day in the near future everyone can come together for themselves and for these extrordinary fish and for our planet . Thanks for the great content never stop doing what you do

[@tommurphy6972]

Man I love ling fishing

[@LarryBlue55]

Make it a strict rule for catch & release for all river anadromous species, and also for all the guide services, and cut out the commercial fisheries. Single barless hooks, and no bait.

[@nickwarriner7790]

Your pretty jacked bro

[@librider720]

This is a great video ! However i feel like i watched this same video of yours a year or so ago.

[@avidanglerorobsession6127]

The 4 dislikes are from fish farms because everyone hates them

[@bobmilne468]

The fact that Skeena runs are down in an area free from fish farms only supports the idea that farms are no effect on wild stocks to the south. I don't hate fish farms because there is no evidence to support any harm to wild stocks. This film delightfully doesn't go down this rabbit hole because it only provokes more division among people. There is room for responsible and sustainable aquaculture and healthy wild stocks if we could only get along .

[@avidanglerorobsession6127]

There is plenty of proof that fish farms are bad for wild salmon look up Alex Morton she has done some great work on fish farms

[@bobmilne468]

@@avidanglerorobsession6127 No she has not

[@chancellorism]

What’s the best way to guarantee 100% survival of a catch and release. Presumably holding it up for a photo isn’t part of it…😊

[@alsbro1234]

This a reupload?

[@TheCaptainQuinn]

no it is not :)

[@staffansobeus3912]

🥰🥰🤗🙏🏼

[@mikekuczynski1552]

No matter what you think , no mater what you say they are going away if we don’t do something. The problem is the people who could really do something don’t give a shit . That’s the problem

[@SuperBaconFishing]

Try living in OC CA, this is the biggest offense to natural eco systems, in the west coast, the water is nasty, and only Arroyo Chub, Mosquito fish, and Carp, can survive in our low oxygen, algae driven creeks, and the Carp only live outside of brackish areas, so they can't actually survive in these streams, inland, we have Steel Head Trout stuck in San Juan Creek, and no one is willing to help, I have made many contacts, one day I hope to see natural fresh water fish, I wish , I could scoop, fish for, these fish out and save them, I do from time to time, but it is illegal to fish for Steelhead here, even if it is to relocate them to safety..I might take the risk soon though.

[@gaspardobicaj4091]

How much pain humans have caused on this planet.... unreal

[@chrisburgess6964]

I have been talking to the Gitxsan Nation some good some bad but honestly

[@steelyeyedguy]

How’s the steelhead fishing without all the out of town folks flocking to the rivers ?

[@MrKveite1]

Good vid as always but the music seem really loud compred to the talking.

[@trevorludwig7430]

Best. But a box of dead fish will win every time