Trolling for salmon set up | How we catch Silver salmon, King salmon and Pink salmon

[@alanthompson4741]

I hope you heal fast and thanks for taking me fishing again, it was fun!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Alan, me too. We had a great day. Glad you enjoyed the trip.

[@MichellesGenXLife]

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks MaMa👍

[@robertlemoine3500]

Cheers ,be safe Brian and Diana. I enjoy your program.Thankyou for sharing your experiences.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks for watching Robert

[@briankshaw8755]

That toe has been a beating! Speedy recovery! Nice fishing 👍

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you. I’m hoping the to incident of 2019 is closed

[@erinjohnson7633]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Erin

[@Z-Bart]

Glad you were able to repair the kicker on the water. I know a fella here on Lake Superior who got a rope stuck in his main engine and by the time he got the kicker going a wave swamped (overturned) his boat. Nice coho's! Way more fight than their fresh water cousins.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ouch! That would totally suck. We worry about our main motor going down in the winter and trying to get the kicker started on rough weather. A new kicker is on the wishlist for sure. Have a great week Ray.

[@SnowinSummer37]

🎵‘Tis the Season to be Fishing🎵 fa-la-la-lalala!!! Great score guys! Congrats!!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you Sandy, I like that tune.😂

[@markmortensen4341]

Liked just watching the scenery as your fishing! Of course the catching was a plus too. Great day on the water as well. As always thanks for sharing.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Mark. We enjoy the scenery most of all. Well catching fish is a bonus.

[@AlmostHomestead]

Glad to hear that your toe situation has been taken care of. Hope you have a speedy recovery. Looked like a fun day of fishing with the Father In Law. It must be nice for him to go out with you guys and see his students in action.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Hey Jay, he always enjoys being on the water. He’s retired coast guard and spent lots of time on ships. Ha it’s funny he did mention on this trip how far I’ve improved since we first moved up here. 😂 You do stuff long enough, you’ll get good at it. 👍 Hope you guys are doing well. We need an update video on the new build.

[@jehsdca]

Glad both if you caught a couple big ones! Looked like a beautiful day out on the water too. Hope that toe heals quickly and those problems are behind you!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you. I hope this is the last we hear of the big toe. 😂 It was another beautiful day on the water.

[@klondiketom8281]

Hello Brian, very good video, I wish you a great week and get well soon! Greetings from Austria Tom!

[@jonmorgan1987]

Great day guys. When running I would tilt up the kicker.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We normally have the kicker up unless we hit rough water and it falls down.

[@suewalters9822]

Yummy salmon! Good day fishing!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Sue.

[@Drillerfan]

Glad Sargent Hulka it doing ok keep him safe. Love the video, great fishing. Keep Living life to the fullest!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

SGT Hulka is going to be A OK👍 We wlll indeed buddy. Thanks for watching.

[@rile5960]

You’re looking healthier! Keep it up. Enjoy your videos!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you Ri Le👍

[@jeep4ron]

What a great day of fishing.... when is the smoker video coming?? You two are getting some good fishing in this year. So how has the crab season been? When you catch the fish do you disconnect your down rigger somehow? Always fun to watch..!! Have a fantastic dinner tonight you two..!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Ron. Yeah when the fish gets on it pulls off the little clip that holds the line. Then you don’t have added weight to fight with. We will probably do one more video, like a catch and cook.👍 Have a great day buddy.

[@jeep4ron]

Yes...

[@HiddenValleyHomestead]

Wow. What a life! A wife that fishes with you???!!!??? Man oh man you are loving and living the life!!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha she grew up here and spent many-a days fishing with her dad. She’s the real fisherman/women in the family. 😂

[@HiddenValleyHomestead]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead Well then you married up Brian! Lol.. great "catch"!!!😉😉😉

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

😂you know I did🤣

[@michaelbrower5067]

Great vid. Got a tip for everybody once a fish is in the net at no time the handle be horizontal .handle should be strait up locks fish in your not banging stuff less stress on hoop list goes on and on

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Good tip👍 thanks for watching.

[@PatNetherlander]

Nice explanation on the rig Brian! I get it. Works fine!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks we were getting questions on our set up.

[@tomas6451]

hope you're feeling better, we start falling apart when we get older. Just had cataracts replaced in both eyes then last week i broke one of my wisdom teeth in half and had that pulled. thx for the video

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha that’s about the truth on falling apart Tom. Hope your eyes are doing ok. I had PRK done on my eyes and it sucked but was one of the best decisions I ever made. Seeing 20/20 is a great feeling. I’m surprised you still have wisdom teeth. I though most people have them removed. But then again, you’re not most people 😂 Take care buddy and have a great week.

[@digitalguru42]

Great vid. Possible tip; try wrapping the contact point on the alum pole the camera is mounted to with neoprene (old mousepads work great) to see if that can help isolate the hull sound.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Great idea. I’ll give it a shot.

[@HomeInTheSticks]

Yes sir, that's some beautiful fish and the scenery is awesome too brother!!! Is this a catch and cook and do y'all fill the freezers up brother? Get your big toe squared away brother!!! Y'all stay safe and have a great week!! Dan

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks Dan, we do both freeze some and smoke some. The pinks we smoke and the silvers we will smoke a few of them. Silvers taste a lot better than the pinks do. On the road to recovery buddy. Have a great week and stay safe while protecting the community.

[@suewalters9822]

Could you show us how you clean them and get them ready for the freezer?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That sounds like a great video.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

My Alaska Dream and show which method you use to debone. I can’t remember which chef it was (maybe the screaming blond guy) but I saw a video where it showed using a vegetable pealer to get the bones after pulling off the fillets with a knife... it looked like an easy method. Have you seen that way?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

No I haven’t. I’ll see if I can find that video.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

My Alaska Dream Here it is, (Ramsey uses tweezers) but this guy uses the veggie peeler. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2PWg2uNr7WUjrc

[@joey3908]

Yesss a new video! 👍

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yes sir

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Freaking awesome fishing! Looks like you folks had a blast out there! Good luck with the toe my friend. Glad they fixed ya up and not cutting it off! LOL. Have a great week!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

lol I’m glad they didn’t have to cut it off either.😂 Thanks for watching guys. As always have a great week.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

So much fun out on the water... Anyday fishing, right? Cheers and TFS

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That’s right buddy. Thanks and have a great day.

[@neillee3793]

Was it the downrigger wire stuck in the prop - strange? Prop guard on kicker?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yes I think we took the turn a little too sharp.

[@neillee3793]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead Prop guard pretty cheap -ha!

[@thomasschauss6429]

Awesome video

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks you Thomas.

[@bernarrcoletta7419]

Hope you feel better soon.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you.

[@ednordhagen7827]

Hello I'm in Texas. I've never fished with a downrigger. What is the purpose of the clip you mentioned. I'm figuring once you get a bite it will release some how. Keep up the fishing videos I love them. Ed

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

The downriver let’s you drop the weighted ball down to an exact depth. Let’s say you’re in 100’ of water and you want your bait at 50 or 60’. Once the fish takes the hook your line pops off the down rigger. Then all you have to do is reel, clean and cook 👍

[@thebshumate]

Awesome, and informative. Taking notes over here. School is in session 👨‍🎓🤣👍 My son Brixton wanted to know what pound line you are using, and how much food for the year do you guys get from hunting and fishing? Thanks B!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Big B, school is in session brother 😂 I actually just put new braided line on my reel. I went overkill. 40lb which is like 80 mono. I normally have 40lb mono. That’s a good experiment we can do next year, see how much food we get in the freezer. To be honest I have no clue. Always good to hear from you buddy. How’s the new job working out?

[@thebshumate]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead 80#, holy crap, go big or go to Texas, that's what I always say🤣🤣😝👎 Job is going great, I'm on my second tour up here, and loving the 2 weeks off between rotations for sure. Can't wait to go splor'n around! Looks amazing from the plane lol. Had some polar bears roaming around camp last week... that's cool af!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Dude that is cool. I’ve never been that far north were you can see polar bears. Awesome!

[@chadorico2480]

Arghh matey! Ready to see yer peg leg setup if that there toe gets to be a troublin again!!! LOL! J/K Great video and info! Y'all take care!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha if I ever get a peg leg I’m also getting a patriot😂

[@bwcok7947]

Great fishing!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks 👍

[@brucestevens2639]

Great channel guys. We luv ya. Question...Have you ever seen the Glacier Bear/Blue Bear? Read an article about them and they are supposed to be very rare and near Juneau.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We have never seen a glacier beat in person but there is at least one in Juneau. A guy posted a picture to a Juneau’s photographs Facebook page. Very pretty bear.

[@deanmills5106]

Take care of that toe. How far behind the boat do you set your lure 100 yards 200 yards? Looks like there's a lot of line out there.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

No the camera makes things look so far away. It’s less than 20 yards.

[@philipmccumbee3624]

Explain the rig you are catching salmon with. What is the rectangled shiny thing.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It’s a flasher. It grabs the attention of the salmon. We talk about it in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGSciHqhn7yfhs0

[@FrontierPreppers]

Awesome video guys!... glad you got that evil toenail taking care off. Now, more fishing is required, for recovery purposes lol

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha yes more recovery fishing is need Med indeed.😂

[@RusticByNature]

Great info, Thanks for sharing.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you👍

[@thomasdavis118]

I am a Okie and Vet also and thanking about moving up there how is the job market for welders up there and is there a good VA hospital upthere thx for your videos and stay safe

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I’ve been kind of removed from the job market. I know the state jobs were on a freeze but mines and other industrys always seem to be looking for welders and mechanics. Thanks for your service. Hope OK is starting to cool down a little.😂

[@bwcok7947]

What speeds work best when you are trolling for the salmon?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

For kings 1.5-2 mph and coho is 2-4. That’s what I found works best.

[@thetraveler5798]

😮Sorry for your nail, Hope you get better😊, God bless you & yours.👍👍👍💚💥✨✔

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

the traveler thanks. Getting better every day. Monday we should be back at it again. Have a great week. 👍

[@thetraveler5798]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead Same to you my Brother ! 😉👌

[@oldtimeengineer26]

thanks for the nice nature show fill the freezer

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks OT we are working on getting the freezer filled up.

[@justinwutzke612]

Did you guys fish the derby?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

No, we didn’t. To much craziness for us. 😂

[@justinwutzke612]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead Hope things with your toe are going better.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks buddy. Slowly but surly it’s getting better.

[@justinwutzke612]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead Glad to hear it. If you need help with anything let me know.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Will do Justin. Thank you.

[@lastfanstanding999]

What i wanna know is how many times do folks get poked in the face and back of the head with the poles... Brain BigToe LOL

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha that’s never happened.

[@toddstewart4135]

Stripes Movie quote "Your're our big toe..."

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Sergeant Hulka😂

[@lastfanstanding999]

Brain, your new name is "BIGTOE" !!! :]]

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Uncle Hulka 👍

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

My Alaska Dream That was the movie that convinced me there was a place in the military for me....

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha same here.😂

[@tomscott3939]

what speed are you trolling at?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Anywhere from 1.9 to 2.5 knots.

[@brucestevens2639]

I've seen the pictures and they sure are. Apparantly they are a Black Bear. Easy on the toe. You don't want to catch Toemain poisoning lol.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

😂I’ll try not to get to that point. Yeah they are black bears. Really cool looking.

[@adamnoga-styron7882]

What rod do you use?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Listen I live by the philosophy of buy once cry once. With that being said I bought my first and last trolling rod. It’s a Lamiglas XCC Kwik. Runs around $300.

[@adamnoga-styron7882]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead Thanks

[@907hurricanes]

Where are you fishing?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I think we were at Cordwood on this trip.

[@brucestevens2639]

Hi there this is Bruce's wife Jennifer...we live in Canada ......on the east coast and we understand about winter and how cold it gets. Now as a woman I watch you videos but I look at them from a womans point of view. Your wife has the most magnificent hair....long and a truely pretty colour. My question to you is .......with water collection etc ...How does she keep it looking so good. Does she use special shampoos or does she wait till she goes to her Moms place.It always looks good....maybe you brush it for her every night..LOL.....anyway I was really curious. The show is great .....you are reall people living a real life.....Take Care Jenn

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Hi Jennifer thank you so much for saying that. This year has been a real struggle with the hair. Since we started the garden this summer all the water we collected went there, so no hair washing was done at the cabin. I spray my hair with aloe juice and argan oil that I mix up and Brian brushes it out for me. So yes by the time we do come into town, it definitely hair washing time - Diana :)

[@brucestevens2639]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead Thanks for the info. I had a feeling about that. It's way to pretty to cut. Jenn

[@alaskanglenn]

Where did you Homestead?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

In southeast Alaska near Juneau.

[@scottmaschino1927]

How many meals for you and your wife do you typically get out of one salmon? After cleaning, do you freeze them or smoke them? Content idea... Get some cooking footage and share some of your favorite ways to cook the salmon.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Normally 6 dishes per fish. Depending on size of course. We do both freeze and then give some to a friend and he smokes them. We typically smoke all the pink salmon and freeze and smoke some of the silver. We plan on doing some more fishing this week. Maybe we can do a catch and cook video. 👍

[@jbwhittaker4645]

SAY IT AINT SO YOU DROPPED THE BALL/LOL LOL / your first mate really knows what she is doing/ ? was gunner acting up lol / is that a hard rod or medium?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

The black rod is medium. I’m nit sure what granddads is. Gunner is always acting a fool. We put a leash on him but he can still get off the bow. That fish ran up front and he almost jumped in to get it. 😂 Take care and have a great week JW.

[@jbwhittaker4645]

gunner ha ha ha ha ha jee i love animals / rolling in dead fish i used to do that as a kid but my dog buck broke me of that bad habit/ lol lol lol ha ha ha

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha thank goodness for Buck. 😂

[@HarleyQuinn_93]

I have an off topic question for you. Why do Alaskans call the snowmobile a “snow machine”? There’s parts of this county that say words different like vase will be pronounced voss. But why an entirely different word? You’re from Oklahoma, I’m sure you get it! They are snowmobiles, like the real name for a car is automobile. I may actually refuse to call them “snow machines.” The word machine implies that it’s a machine that makes snow, like a cappuccino machine, don’t you think? They are snowmobiles! A vehicle that can be mobile on snow without any problem! Then again, a vehicle is actually a machine.... but I’m still calling them snowmobiles because the rest of the 49 states seem to call it a snowmobile.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

😂I say when I’m Rome and here they are snow machines.😂🤣

[@lastfanstanding999]

So you had surgery on your "Big Toe" to have it "removed" and it keeps growing back so you had surgery on your Big Toe again to have it removed... okay keep going lets hear it ! lol :D

[@lastfanstanding999]

...and you can keep the fishing videos coming please ! :)

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Lol half the time I have no idea what I’m saying😂

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

You betcha

[@outsideinalaskahawaii5987]

OH Nooooo. SGT Hulka is no more 😭 All we have left is the scares, memories, and lessons learned. It’s just a standard size not so special toe now. Tisk tisk. Speaking of tisk tisk, again with the fake fisherman’s fake news. That’s right said fake twice. Your video set up had you with two, granddad with two for a total of four, hummm. Only voices, no grandddad, but heard Gunner yapping to you from the bow, no shot of all four fish together, again, and the Video shows Di catching and you net it for her. (Head shaking left to right over and over) tisk tisk again. You negatively are impacting millions of your public with these fabrications. We need a hero to execute an intervention of moral, ethical, and truthful behavioral resetting. Use of electricity optional. I am planning on joining the AK Fish Police and moving in next door to shut this ring down(Insert theme from “Cops” here). Apology for being late with this, got back from Japan this morning, still jet lagging too. Did you know they have KitKats in other flavors? I brought back grape, peach, strawberry, melon, and reg chocolate. Passed on their green tea flavor. We get left and right cuz Hersey makes them here. Heard Nestle makes them in Japan and Hersey blocks the other flavor imports. Be seeing ya around campus..

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha I would love to see you in your fish police uniform. Something from Reno 911 would be fitting.😂 I actually did know KitKat had other flavors. I had a nice layover in Japan on my way to South Korea. I wanted to hike Fugi but didn’t plan well enough in advance. I didn’t know it gets closed down in the fall through the winter. I need to get me and Hulka back in shape. I used to hiking mountains just for the fun of it. I can barely hike a flight of stairs now😂. Welcome back to the US. Hope your travels went well.