Traveling Home and Offloading the Catch

[@Shottsie]

You guys have the real reality TV show. Thanks keep it up.😊❤

[@EISAlaska]

Thank you! Will do!

[@pattiwhalen9851]

Thank you for taking us along

[@PeterShelton-no9qy]

Well done boys it was a long time coming

[@barbarabeagley6650]

I miss Anita taking us to watch the weigh out! The Emerald Isle is so nice!!

[@debbiesue4287]

SO HAPPY FOR YOU❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Interesting ride back And all those fish..YAY!

[@ralphmckay6380]

The fish tale looking at the Emerald Isle coming in proud after its first productive trip reminds me of the children’s show Thomas the tank engine watching Gordon coming home proud after a days work. All Thomas can say is “hi Gordon” and Gordon responded is “Hi Little one”

[@EISAlaska]

Haha, yep. I think she's proud.

[@marilynsimpson4640]

The smile on dad’s face at the very end of your video is precious

[@Likecash]

I have been watching for quite a while now. The video skills have greatly increased for sure. Really enjoy the videos.

[@EISAlaska]

Glad you like them! We appreciate the comment.

[@TedChandler-r1i]

great video, she clips along at a good pace! my sea legs got a workout watching, this is what i call fishing, awesome trip

[@EISAlaska]

Yes, we're quite pleased with the speed. Especially considering She's just got an old 6-71 in 'er.

[@kerryjohnson2512]

Awesome first trip on the FV Emerald Isle!

[@radujianu]

A warm family in the icy season. Keep it up!

[@dennissheridan1550]

Len, it's interesting how the rudder splits the prop wash making it look as though you two props. You guys have really done a good job of bringing the old girl back to a productive life, hope she gives you many years of good fishing.👌👌👌

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks a bunch, Dennis! The rudder on this old girl is massive, makes steering a breeze.

[@jtizzle6682]

Congrats to realizing your hard work. Cheers to safety and success on all your future voyages. The halibut is amazing. Keep sharing your story. Best content on YT.

[@marktaylor2644]

Super great video. thanks for the educational video. watching from Texas and it was fun watching what all it takes. showed that there is alot more work too it than just baiting and tossing the line out and bringing in the fish. I have been watching now for a while and love all your videos. Like shottsie said, you have a real reality show going on. Thanks.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks so much! We love to read comments like this one. We really enjoy sharing everything that goes into it, the small and the big things.

[@cindydenton2681]

Our favorite team! God bless you all for all your awesome work!

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, Cindy! Hope you guys have a great day!

[@SirBoden]

Good first outing. All she wanted was a hat. Good omens ☯️🙏

[@scottdilley356]

The stabilizers would have been nice lol lol it's teasing day just remember I love all videos thanks

[@kcc2337]

Very happy for all 4 of you. Great family that works hard and follows through on the dreams. Nice 1st trip.

[@EISAlaska]

Thank you, we appreciate you!

[@johnduer7428]

Awesome first trip.❤😊

[@leefreyenhagen1998]

You had some really nice halibut there, nice catch

[@charlesme2998]

Looks like a good trip!

[@dking749]

Great results of all your hard work and planning on the new boat. Thanks for bringing us along on the journey. The fish were incredible.

[@EISAlaska]

We really appreciate you joining us, thanks!

[@gazellis1961]

Well the Emerald Isle looked and worked brilliant for her maiden voyage,awesome footage as always ,you guys make everything look so easy. Got to admit seeing the new boat with a big steering wheel strange as Fish tales had like a joy stick if I remember right? Stay safe guys

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, gazellis! Everything went so smoothly! Yep, we actually don't even steer with the Fish Tale's "joystick" haha! We use the knob on our autopilot control which controls the direction of the rudder. The Emerald has a bit different of a system, since it has a steering pump hooked up to the engine.

[@mikek4024]

Congrats on getting the first voyage/trip under your belts! All the hard work getting tuning up the old gal will really pay off in the future.

[@Maxchiprat]

What a trip!! I love it! All the hard work has paid off! I said this before. Emerald Isle will be fishing for your family long after Len has retired. Got a question? When you become a processor and you’re not tied to a shore outfit. How will the ice work? Buy it? Or have an ice make on board. Your friend Eric

[@EISAlaska]

Great question, Eric! We'll have to buy ice directly from a plant. Usually around $150/ton. The good news is the fish hold held the first shot of ice we got for a crazy long time.

[@billlink1726]

Can’t imagine how many halibut are out there - amazing.

[@williammcdonald3293]

That bigger boat can handle the larger swells better than the venerable Fish Tale. Thanks for the scenic views of Alaska. It hard to Imagine that where you're sailing about 20 thousand years ago it was all dry land at one time, a crossroads for the megafauna during the ice age.

[@michaelbrausch8874]

Great boat handling Dad!

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks!

[@catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530]

Nice catch!

[@davidhemminger4994]

15:11 A 6081 or a 6090 would be a perfect repower for that old Jimmy!

[@RichardMason-t7s]

Looks like a great haul of fish guys!! And Looks like the boat is working well for you guys!!!! Congratulations on a great build !! Been watching the whole time ! God Bless you and your family! The old VT logger.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks so much, Richard! We couldn't be happier with the result, really. Just a few more improvements, the poles being a big one.

[@amciiYou]

Glad Emerald Isle is now fished. Been a long journey. May fortunes be with all of you.

[@williamsnapp2605]

Thanks for bringing us along on this journey of yours. You had some humongous fish in there.

[@strawcarpenter9559]

Beautiful video. This trip was a good omen for the future!

[@ibrahimaldossri2646]

Hi….. I am following you around 10,000 miles keep it up 👍 thanks 🙏 Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for joining us!

[@Opaulo888]

When are you putting up your outriggers back up? They could have been useful on this trip.

[@philmccumbee6938]

The EI is doing her thing and the fishing Gods were good to you on this trip. A great video for sure! I wish you guys continued success and May your lines always be tight. Already looking forward to the next fishing trip. Thanks for taking me along. I would have gotten sea sick for sure.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, Phil! We feel so good about how the first trip went.

[@Karl-g1j]

Yep, I think you guys definitely need to re install your outriggers and birds!

[@tomclark3986]

good trip

[@matthewb8229]

Time to get the stabilizers installed!

[@EISAlaska]

We're missing them for sure. Once the Halibut it done time to finish a few more improvements!

[@jasondunne5350]

Hi gents greetings from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

[@andrewbrauer8428]

Good work guys all the best from North west Scotland

[@larrycresse753]

Doggone I love watching you guys. Matt when you getting married 😂

[@The250wtf]

Gotta get some poles and stabilizers on this boat

[@tico4940]

catch some halibut,head home to Kodiak Island,cut into 2inch cubes,soak in buttermilk for 3 hours,add your dry coating of choice and dredge again and back to panko or flour mix and into oil at 350f.halibut bites are so good,miss it as im in NC near outer banks and flounder just isnt the same lol. I use GEE today-clarified butter- has 450f smoke point and so good.Dad opened the airport on kodiak in 1967 for western airlines,parents also were house parents at kodiak Baptist Mission for 5 years,I even fished in bering for king crab on Patricia lee early 80s before joined Coast Guard and stationed 2 times on kodiak.

[@EISAlaska]

That sounds yummy! We'll have to try it.

[@christianlothe7033]

Merci pour toutes ces images et bravos pour le travail accomplit felicitations à toute la famille

[@frankclark4979]

Great videos your new boat seems to be playing out well great to see a good catch at the end all the best . Frank in Newfoundland Canada.

[@wesleymonske8103]

Hatless Matt, keep your ears warm.

[@scottdilley356]

Good morning

[@edwardhannah8705]

Enjoyed the ride . Why were the lights flicking earlier in the video? Y'all stay safe and healthy till next time see ya bye bye.

[@EISAlaska]

It's just the Hz. rate camera flicker, not a power issue or anything.

[@edwardhannah8705]

Thank you sir for feedback ​@@EISAlaska

[@tonyjuliasto682]

Is the following question appropriate: "What type of emergency support is available for injuries or engine failures, and how quickly can it be obtained?" thank you so much for this insightful video.

[@GoldVP...]

If you run 1550rpm, I think that's your best fuel consumption is. It sure spreads the water off the bow hey? Great run, a blessing fully. Woohoo ❤️🇨🇦🍻🇨🇦❤️

[@EISAlaska]

We're curious what the fuel consumption looks like! We haven't had a way to really gauge it yet since we don't have sight glass on the aft tanks which we're running off of. Very happy with how she scoots along though!

[@GoldVP...]

@EISAlaska it does move well. Full holds would keep you more stable. What about having those fins that hang off the sides? Can't remember what they are called

[@william6526]

The Emeral Isle seems to weather the heavier swells better then the fish tale.im sure once you get the out riggers on her she wont roll as much and be a lot more comfotable in rolling seas. She sure seems to run great and the amount of room you have to work is fantastic. One thing I would like to see is your sleeping berths and where you guys get rest on your over night trips. I may of missed it when you gave a tour of the boat ,but I don't remember you ever showing where you guys sleep. Do you ever target ling cod or are they just bi catch when you cod fish.

[@EISAlaska]

Yep, we'll certainly do a big tour of the boat once we wrap up fishing. Ling cod are by-catch only here, we usually catch them when we jig for rockfish.

[@lessthengoodgamer5087]

you lads will have to get those stabilizer arms rigged up soon add to your increased comfort

[@EISAlaska]

They’re high on the list of priorities for sure!

[@blancacastaneda632]

Need your trolling poles and flopper stoppers back up

[@scottdilley356]

I went out on st Paul Island and went down and got eggs in the spring with the islanders good people

[@EISAlaska]

Nice, I imagine them being pretty small eggs?

[@OtisDarnell]

I'll bet you are glad you have the bigger boat?

[@barbarabeagley6650]

I wish I could get a good screenshot of your depth finder screen near Chinniak! I think I will make a wonderful pattern for an Afgan!

[@EISAlaska]

Barbara, email me at [e-mail] We will get some pics sent your way.

[@robdeaton9910]

Looked like you could have used those stabilizer poles that haven't been remounted, that could have slowed the roll out there.😊 So what was your landed weight on that load of halibut? So that cod you caught is ending up as bait eh? When we were jigging cod we never ate any we had halibut or rock fish for dinner as far as fish went. We did eat burgers and steak we brought with us from Kenai, Kodiak prices were crazy.😮

[@EISAlaska]

The staby poles will make a huge difference. We did use the cod this time for bait, more value that way since the cod price is so low anyway.

[@zerog5041]

Hmmmm.... next project - get those stabilizers up and running!

[@karlpredmore1096]

Birds out will stop the roll quite a bit. But you already know dat.

[@EISAlaska]

Top of the project list for sure!

[@tommy-s6n5n]

you al rock. well for humans anyways :)

[@hughmiller7479]

Does y'all's feet 🐾 get cold when you unload your catch, standing on the ice for long periods of time ?? I do love watching 👁️👁️ 👍💕 and may GOD bless 🙏 and keep you safe out on the water..🙏

[@EISAlaska]

Not really, since you're moving and keeping active. It does happen on deck though when you're standing waiting for hooks or baiting.

[@steenhoffmann4259]

Fortunately, I didn't get seasick on the trip, even though it was close.. 🥴😉

[@EISAlaska]

Good to hear, steen! Helps our bilge is quite clean! Haha!

[@steenhoffmann4259]

@EISAlaska Yes, you do a good job.and good to see that safety is always a priority. Greetings from a land crab

[@stevemack3457]

Great video again guys

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks you!

[@timothyfoster7564]

I KNEW SHE WOULD MAKE A FINE FISHING BOAT , PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT SHE CAN HOLD

[@EISAlaska]

We estimate around 40k-45k.

[@michaelbrausch8874]

That ice looks pretty clean! Could you reuse it if you were going out again?

[@EISAlaska]

Its a bit hard to tell on vid, but its pretty grimy with halibut slime. However we did use a lot of the hardened crusty stuff for the next bed ice.

[@tropicrows]

Great video again guys, You must be happy so far with the performance of new boat. Couple of questions, do you pay for the ice and I noticed they offload your catch now ?.

[@EISAlaska]

We don't have to pay for the ice if we deliver to the same plant. Same thing for the offload, they take the fish off with their own crew.

[@BillHenkhaus]

those were some nice fish. just an estimate on the weight.

[@EISAlaska]

I think this trip was 3300 lbs IFQ weight, around 4k round.

[@tdeaux]

Catch good enough to buy mama a diamond ring this Christmas?

[@robertmclee3820]

Looks like you guys are missing those stabilizer poles now

[@tico4940]

perfect size for eating,the barn doors are thick and not as flakey tender.

[@tomtribby2309]

Will you put the booms back on to offset the roll?

[@EISAlaska]

Yep! They are at the top of the list!

[@TheDrPopEye]

Are you going to do any crabbing on the Emerald Isle?

[@EISAlaska]

We are!

[@stevetuttle5472]

Are you planning on adding stabilizers to the Emerald Isle like you used on Fish Tale? They seem very effective!

[@EISAlaska]

Top of the project list for sure!

[@coryrodger1485]

I was wondering is it possible to insulate your floor to reduce the engine noise

[@EISAlaska]

We will be! We have to order sound dampening insulation, probably rockwool, because nobody carries it on the island.

[@rons4778]

What sort of engine are you considering for a repower

[@EISAlaska]

We don't know yet, probably a John Deere of some sort.

[@davidstotsenburgh4510]

do you ever see big bears or potential bigfoots on the land you sail by?

[@randyross4298]

What’s your fuel consumption? My boat, w/2 lemans ran about 6 mpg @ 900 rpm. 6’ keel

[@Retired-nohurry]

When you are out overnight, do you eat prepared meals or cook fresh, and of course do you eat fresh fish.

[@EISAlaska]

A mix of the two, depending on how tired we are. Sometimes we'll eat canned stew or something like that, others we'll put more effort into a good meal. Fresh fish are also a staple on our journeys.

[@keithmclennan3275]

are you going to put poles on so you have stableizers

[@Thomas-t3t6g]

When are you guys going to be putting the outriggers on the boat

[@randyross4298]

How deep is your keel? She handled the sea well.

[@EISAlaska]

Not exactly sure of fuel consumption yet, we estimate around 2.5-3 GPH. She's got a 6' keel. Very pleased with how she rides.

[@billhedger3517]

I heard puffins is good eating

[@keithmclennan3275]

how big a wheel do you swing and pitch

[@edmundhenderson6559]

What is the original maker of the Emerald Isle? I know you said at some point but I forget. Thought I'd try to look up about the hull.

[@EISAlaska]

The hull was built by Jim Musser. Not much info on him or the company. Not very many were built and the company was bought out by Jerry Husted who later founded Nordic Tugs.

[@steveshipkie1624]

What else besides halibut do you fish for

[@EISAlaska]

Next season, we'll do crab, cod, and rockfish.

[@steveshipkie1624]

@ thank you

[@akdonlh9924]

Daanm that jimmy is loud

[@EISAlaska]

Yep, sure is. It'll get better as we go, get sound dampening up in the cabin and extend that exhaust stack.

[@lakeshadow100]

Has your cost per lb of catch gone down with the new vessel? I really liked watching this re-fit and finally the results.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for following along! I think the price is slightly better than this time last year.

[@paparay2747]

Do U sharpen UR hooks? If so how often?

[@morganhemingway5262]

Your engine noise is so loud that i had the mute.😵‍💫

[@BillHenkhaus]

How many pounds did you catch. Pray tell?

[@scottdilley356]

Hey where your hat. Oh oh I forgot you lost it its ok ive lost a few

[@brucelester5316]

Total catch on first Emerald Isle trip?

[@akdonlh9924]

How much fuel would you use on a trip like that

[@scottdilley356]

Ok just one more its probably not my business but did you aquire more halibut quota from someone since you are fishing the big boat hey good luck on your next trip thanks for the video

[@EISAlaska]

Yes, this is leased quota. We do have some personal stuff on the Fish Tale, but it's d-class so can only be fished on vessels

[@scottdilley356]

@EISAlaska thanks but I do have another thing to ask did you get a new hat ha ha that was priceless ive seen alot of hat's go that way lol good luck and keep the faith my friends

[@michaelbrausch8874]

Do you have to pay for them to offload the fish?

[@stevedavidson8802]

Hello please let me know I sent a package to you from south San Francisco Thanks great vidio

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks a lot, Steve! We'll keep an eye out for it.

[@MyPromixdirt]

hi, when it comes time to re-power consider an IH 466 roller cam engine they were in light, medium duty trucks and buses, no computer, 250-300 hp 800 ftlbs torque, would make that yacht sail, not highly expensive, reliable, easy to get parts anywhere,

[@andrewdiges8652]

What was your guys fuel usage like for the trip?