We Three Kings of Juneau, Alaska! (FULL LENGTH) King Salmon Trolling - Juneau, Alaska! JUNE 2022

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Captain Zac lands three king salmon during a hot bite trolling a high tide near Juneau, Alaska!

[@pascualperez6692]

Great video capt zak I will be in Petersburg around the 5 of July and can’t wait to try for the kings halibut and what ever else Alaska has to offer your videos are a wealth of info 👍

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Pascual thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! That's awesome your trip is next week - you are going to have a BLAST! Kings, halibut, dungies and maybe even some early cohos! Definitely let me know how you do! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@goboyz8016]

God dude, as hard as it is to manage ones nerves while fighting a fish to the boat just to have that nagging worry about getting it netted with someone else doing the net job, doing it by yourself must be agonizing. Great job keeping your calm and getting them in the boat. I can't imagine the stress involved trying to get it done alone. Not to mention being on camera just to add a bit more pressure to look half way decent trying to get it in the boat. Not to mention keeping the boat captained the whole time so you don't end up on rocks, into other boats or in a bad position. Thank you for sharing the wins, loses and grinding it out the hard way. Many channels are too vain to show it but it's nice to see it all. Well done and keep it up.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Go Boyz thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I really appreciate the kind words! Fishing for king salmon alone is certainly an exciting challenge - all of the stars must align to between when the fish strikes and when it hits the net. I enjoy this "dance" trying to land king salmon - even if sometimes it isn't the smoothest process! haha Many thanks once again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@truenorthangler]

An awesome outing on the high tide. That one looked like a football. Glad you got into a few kings and a dolly. I thought you were going to break your rod trying to net the last 2 fish. Glad it worked out and they didn’t pop off. Good thing you changed to new hooks after that first fish. 👍

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Adrian thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon trolling action! Yes indeed - I was very fortunate that both of those last two fish eventually got in the net. Those trolling rods are super limber which works great when "playing them out" during the battle but can be a bit awkward once you get the fish to the boat! I hope all is well on your end my friend - tight lines and thanks again! Captain Zac

[@gc0960]

Nicely done Capt Zac. Way to put the "June" in Juneau! Keep the lines out and watch for that bend in the rod!

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Geoff thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon footage! Haha yes indeed June certainly delivered some king salmon action in Juneau! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@alonsogutierrez7152]

Epic battles Captain Zac. Hard work paid off. Congratulations

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Alonso thanks for tuning in and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the kind words - king salmon fishing certainly does take persistence and patience! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@andycook6946]

Great video. That last fish simply underscores that fishing for kings solo is no slam dunk. From Whale Pass. . . .

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Andy thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! Yes indeed - so many things can go wrong when a king salmon is hooked that the odds are certainly stacked against the "solo troller." I love the challenge of navigating all of these variables when battling a king - sometimes the fish hits the net but I certainly have my share of close call misses as well (learning opportunities!). Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@philipmccumbee3624]

Great day of fishing Captain Zac. I am setting here watching you thinking about my next fishing adventure. Summer fishing can be slow on the east coast of North Carolina. Tight lines and keep em coming.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Philip many thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I'm happy to hear that these videos are bringing you some joy during the slow fishing time on the east coast - hopefully the fishing picks up soon! My uncle lives in NC and tells me that when the mullet are running there is ample free bait available and the redfish go crazy! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Great running into you at the docks. Keep reeling them fish in.

[@CaptainZac]

Hey An Alaska Homestead it was awesome finally crossing paths at the docks! I appreciate the positive comment and wish you all the best in your upcoming adventure possibly moving out to Swanson Harbor! Thanks again and tight lines my friends! Captain Zac

[@american_dane]

What a gong show. Nice job getting them in the net. Kings are always a mess at the boat

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Dane thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the positive comment! I totally agree that all bets are off when a king gets near the boat - inevitably they'll go for a drag-peeling run the second you try to scoop them up! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@stevencarlson1615]

That was a great fishing session looks like a lot of fun! Hey do you do charters by chance if not can you guide me to a good one out of Juneau! We may be able to sneak up there in early September! Not sure if we are for sure yet we are still looking into it right now to see !

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Steven many thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! While I do have my US Coast Guard Captain's License, I'm not current running a charter since I'm still navigating a corporate job alongside the Alaskan adventures. Captain Alan is a great guy and has a sweet new boat - adventuresinalaskacharters.com/ Also, if you are coming in September, you may be interested in some shore fishing for cohos down at the McCauley Hatchery (DIPAC). I had two friends run down there with some salmon eggs after we went halibut fishing in early/mid September and they came back with 12 huge cohos (two limits)! Every year I'll sneak down there and catch a few on salmon eggs just to mix it up. There is an area for snagging as well down there (which isn't my thing but attracts a lot of people). The area closest to the hatchery is closed to snagging but open to bait / lures / flies. It can become combat fishing down there so I like the super early mornings. Sheep Creek (south of town) is another option for shore fishing cohos. I spoke with a few guys last year who come up here every year for a week during that time and just absolutely slay the cohos from shore at DIPAC and Sheep Creek - and bring home hundreds of pounds of fillets at the end of the week. Just food for thought. If you do end up making it to Juneau please let me know your dates - it would be cool to cross paths! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@stevencarlson1615]

@@CaptainZac thanks for the info and I will let you know what we end up doing! Thanks again!

[@arnoldhuynh7473]

You are the man captain Zac I admire guy like you fishing solo getting salmon Awesome video Great job Keep it up Thank you for all the great information

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Arnold thanks for watching and I'm glad you hear that you enjoyed this king salmon trolling action! I appreciate the very kind words - solo king salmon fishing is fun challenge that is very rewarding when everything works out. Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@alaskasmallcraftadventures]

I love seeing those kings come out of the salt! Way to show how its done! Our king season on the Kenai Peninsula has been a dud so far, but the sockeye fishing is hot!!

[@CaptainZac]

Hi ASCA thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! Sorry to hear that the Kenai Peninsula kings have been slow this year - did they close the fishery or is it just a bad return this year? That's awesome the sockeyes are running hard - you'll be eating well for months (and maybe your friends and family too haha)!!! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@glennflynn9617]

i thought you were going to lose that last one. great video.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Glenn thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! Yes indeed - that net job on the third one was a little dicey but it all worked out in the end! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@joebass517]

WOW, Nice, nothing better then the HOOK UP 👍🎣. Amazing kings and looks like captain is on the Bite!!! Always wanted to experience the epic fishing in Alaska, do you guide? New scriber here. Thx captain. No kidding on the footballs.nice

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Joe thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the positive comment and the new sub - welcome! While I do have my US Coast Guard Captain's License, I'm not currently guiding (still navigating a corporate job alongside the Alaskan adventure). Maybe someday that'll change! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@Bradleyoutdoorsman]

I tend to do a lot of fishing myself too. I find it for me works well when I catch one is when it gets up closer and I’m getting closer to netting it. I’ll literally set my pole down and handle the rest of it with the net right next to me so when I’m ready, I’ll get it nice and close hand lining it, and then take the other hand to dip it down in there and pull at the same time, I find to have a lot more success that way I have lost fish specially coal by trying to land the fish with the rod because the rods going up and down and if there’s any slack and you don’t notice it, I sometimes the hook pops out

[@CaptainZac]

Hi @Bradleyoutdoorsman thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this solo trolling action! Yes indeed it is super important not to slack the line in those final critical seconds when solo netting a king salmon. Your approach sounds like it works well! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac

[@carlossales8710]

Awesome video captain Zac those kings are looking good great job at netting on the second fish you had me here yelling fish on while you were looking at the camera trying to get your attention thanks again for sharing your videos tight lines my friend until next time

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Carlos thanks for tuning in and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon footage! Yes indeed these kings can be tricky to net, especially when they decide to start peeling off drag the second you attempt to scoop them up! Haha FISH ON!!! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@davidsolberg9464]

What an awesome day Zac!! Landing those fish alone is pretty hard on the nerves sometimes. Glad you kept your cool with that third fish, you said "no style points" but they dont matter anyways. Ha ha. You got the fish and that is what matters. Happy you had a great day out on the water my friend, keep those videos coming. Have fun, stay safe, and good luck out there.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi David many thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the very kind words! 100% agree about "no style points" - sometimes it isn't pretty but often times those "fumbles" end up becoming unforgettable memories and fish stories (regardless of whether the fish is landed or lost!). All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@davehconner]

Thanks for another great video.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi David thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the positive comment - tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@frostop65]

Great video Zac, always fun netting fish solo!

[@CaptainZac]

Thanks @frostop65 I appreciate you watching and am glad you enjoyed this fun king salmon trip! Yes indeed - solo netting can be quite a circus act! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@meharscutebabiesactivities9031]

Oh my goodness well done my friend 😊❤️❤️❤️👍thank you for sharing..

[@CaptainZac]

Hey there thanks for stopping by and I appreciate the positive comment! All the best! Captain Zac

[@daveyJ213]

Captain Zac; long time no see, brother. Awesome footage as usual. Still amazing to see you multi-task as fisherman, pilot, and camera man all at the same time. We are still planning to get up there one of these summers. We will look up when we do. It would be awesome to do some fishing where there are actually some fish. That third fish was kicking my butt and I was only watching. Dude, mail me one of those halibut sandwiches and wheat. So cool!

[@CaptainZac]

Haha hi David thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the positive comment! There are certainly a lot of moving pieces when solo-landing a king - and it doesn't make it any easier when the fish keep going on drag-peeling runs every time you go to scoop it up! Maybe if I brought two halibut salad sandwiches I would have netted that fish on the first try! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@ale7513]

Pure awesomeness. I got adrenaline rush by just watching you catching these kings, especially the last one :). Lucky you got 4 fish limit, here in Oregon, we get 1 fish limit for the fall and only 1 hatchery king limit for spring/summer. Great video as always

[@CaptainZac]

Hi A LE thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! Thanks for the positive comment! Wow those are tough regulations but hopefully that'll deliver a thriving king population for years to come. I'm sure when you do keep one of your allotted kings it tastes EXTRA delicious!!! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@coopervanderwiel]

You should switch to islander reels or some kind of good mooching reel! You’ll never go back to level wind

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Cooper thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! A couple of people have mentioned this suggestion - perhaps I'll give it a try in the future! Sounds like you are a big fan. Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@itzboonana6939]

Finished my trip up to Juneau. Between my dad and I we caught 2 halibut, 4 pacific cod, 5 dusky rockfish and 4 kings. I caught a monster 54in halibut! I also caught a perfect size for a charter of 39in halibut just keeper size lol

[@CaptainZac]

Hey ItzBoonana thanks for the update! CONGRATS on a great outing! Sounds like you had a bunch of action and I bet your freezer is now full of tasty Alaskan bounty! Good eats and tight lines! Captain Zac

[@Meldek37]

Hi! Looks like a lot of fun catching Kings! I will be in Petersburg again this year mid August. The Alaska bug bit me hard..

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Joe thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon trolling action! Haha the Alaska bug bites hard and never lets go! That's awesome you'll be visiting Petersburg again this year - good luck! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@ThePiscatorian360]

Does the salmon think its an albacore trying to rip some line! Great action has me commenting before I've finished the whole video! You're a solo net champion even with an occasional fumble. Tight lines bro!

[@CaptainZac]

Haha thanks for stopping by Piscatorian and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! 100% agree on the albacore comment - that last king just kept going on drag-peeling runs every time my net hit the water! Haha luckily I had Mary in the boat this past weekend so you'll get to see how a pro avoids a fumble with two more kings! Calm seas and tight lines from that sweet new boat! Captain Zac

[@meharscutebabiesactivities9031]

Fantastic wow 😊❤️❤️👌👍thank you my friend for sharing..

[@CaptainZac]

Hi there thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon battle! I appreciate the positive comment! Tight lines! Captain Zac

[@jonathanproctor690]

Beauty fish Captain!

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Jonathan thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon footage! I appreciate the positive comment - tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@larry5780]

Captain Zac, My name is Larry. I enjoy your videos, and I plan on buying some merchandise. I'll be in Juneau this summer. I hope I get a chance to meet you.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Larry thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon action and my other videos! I appreciate the positive comment. That's awesome you'll be visiting Juneau this summer - are you fishing at a local lodge? Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@fishduckdog]

Wow! Awesome job! Thanks for sharing! Beautiful kings!

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Charles thanks for tuning in and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the kind words! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@fishduckdog]

@@CaptainZac man, doing that by yourself! You need your wife or fishing 🎣 buddy with you.

[@CaptainZac]

@@fishduckdog Haha funny you mention that - Mary was in the boat with me this past weekend and she netted two king salmon like a pro! Stay tuned! Tight lines!

[@fishduckdog]

@@CaptainZac you two make an awesome team!

[@StereotypicalAsian]

Good job, I like to recommend couple of advice. Please stop the boat when you feel like the hook is set good. No need to fight extra drag of boat moving forward. Also turn on the clicker, it will tell the viewers what the fish is doing. Plus, the clicker sound is very sweet when the fish is running.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Joey thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the suggestions and will consider them. One reason to leave the boat in gear (even slightly in gear) is to help maintain constant pressure and avoid a thrown/slacked hook. Especially when fishing in a relatively compact/shallow spot like this, if I took the boat completely out of gear the fish would likely start running in unpredictable directions, including fast runs towards me that could result in a slacked line and possibly a lost fish (running an in-line flasher doesn't make it any easier to keep perfect tension either). Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@jago76]

Your videos are getting better and better. I think the problem with the fourth King was not enough mayo on the halibut salad sandwich.

[@CaptainZac]

Haha hey Brian thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the kind words and you are 100% correct - I'll pile on the mayo next time and maybe I'll come back with my limit!!! haha Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@evanthompson3363]

Love the videos! Thanks for some great content. Can’t wait to get out there for some awesome fishing!

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Evan thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the positive comment! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@pauljohnson2386]

Impressive fishing…moreso netting the kings alone. A couple times I was thinking you might snap your rod juggling the rod and the net at the same time. Impressive.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Paul thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the positive comment! Yes indeed - things certainly do get intense when a king is within netting range and then decides to take off on another drag-peeling run! Luckily, these rods are quite limber and I've avoided any breakage during the king salmon battles! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@kwzook]

Hey Zac! Nice video, I was hoping you’d share the long version of the 3 kings. Question: I always hear that you should fish for salmon on an incoming tide, yet you targeted the outgoing tide. Can you speak to that? Also, love how you work the fish and tire them out. So many drag ‘em to the boat in 3 minutes and net them super fast. Can’t do that when you’re by yourself! Can’t believe you got 4 netting attempts on that last fish…obviously well hooked. Well done!

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Kim thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! Good question - while many would suggest that the incoming tide is good for salmon because it is bringing fresh fish in, this terminal fishery (a cove near Juneau) is tricky because fish arrive here and essentially never leave unless they stray to nearby waters - most of these kings are hatchery fish arriving to this cove as their final stop. I've caught fish at every tide cycle here. There are a lot of other factors that determine when the bite will turn on and some of it is honestly just exposure and trying different depths and presentations. Besides the tides (the most important factor), other factors include the size of the tide (large tides bring more fish in), bright sun vs. rain and clouds, weather front vs. stable conditions, wind, timing of season (each day/week that goes by the fish numbers and aggressiveness changes), fishing pressure, presence of bait balls, orca / sea lion activity, etc. And as much as I hate to say it, a little luck is a factor as well! haha Yes indeed - I was lucky to get that last fish after the netting debacle. Those sharp hooks helped! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@markmaccani9411]

Zac, Awesome job there on the Kings. Too bad you weren't able to pull off that limit but that the way it goes fishing. 3 Kings over 15lbs in the boat for a man by himself is a great day for sure. Looks like you need a person for netting to help you out a bit. Your gear must have been in tip top shape. So much can go south with bigger Kings. Any Coho showing up yet? I am heading up to Sitka in 2 days. Good luck and tight lines.

[@CaptainZac]

Hey there Mark many thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action, even if that net job was a little shaky on fish #2 and a total mess on fish #3! Haha I enjoy the challenge of solo king trolling and certainly understand what you mean by things going south quickly with big kings. On this day I was fortunate that all the stars aligned and each of these fish hit the net, eventually! haha Yes - some spotty cohos are showing up near Juneau but not that many folks are fishing for them now (people have king salmon in their sights!). I'm confident that this weekend more and more folks will venture out and start picking up cohos. My friend caught one yesterday trolling near Funter Bay - a good sign since that's pretty far inside as compared to Sitka. I assume Sitka will have plenty of coho action at this point. Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@markmaccani9411]

@@CaptainZac Thank you for the Coho info. You did a good job on the net for what you have to deal with. Controlling a boat along with fighting and netting a fish single handily is a chore and then to do it on three bigger kings. 👍👍

[@CaptainZac]

Thanks Mark!

[@warreng8637]

Awesome video! Man that’s a goal of mine to travel to Alaska with my son and fish.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Warren thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the positive comment! Alaska is definitely worth putting on the bucket list for a future fishing trip - tons of great fishing and plenty of awesome wildlife and amazing scenery as well! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@nicadvideo]

Great videos! Hope you have time to answer a question about downrigger setup... I have a Hewescraft ProV getting rigged with 4x Cannon downriggers. Can't seem to find a power cable solution that will get power connectors at rear of boat and still have enough cable length from the downriggers to be plugged in. Down rigger power cables are only 36" long... Noticed you are running Cannons as well. Do your have a long power cable running from the stern fish box area or did you come up with a different solution? Appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Rick thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! Congrats on the sweet new rig and 4 Cannon downriggers should get you on those salmon in no time! Sorry to hear about the power cord length issue. My power cables run from the battery area (behind the stern fish box) through the top of the gunnel - this cable has a plug on it which I then plug into the downrigger cable once the downrigger is mounted on the bracket. I'm not 100% sure if oversized power cables were used - you might try calling Tom & Jerry's Boat Center (tomnjerrys.net/) and asking them this question. They rig a ton of Hewescrafts (including mine a few years ago!) and would have deep knowledge of specific cables/lengths/configurations. Sorry I don't have a more precise answer here but I hope this helps add a few ideas to the mix. Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@midnightsun7166]

Great job landing those fish, it's always exhilarating by yourself.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Midnight Sun thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! Yes indeed - exhilarating is the perfect word to describe solo-landing a king! Lots of ups and downs and totally rewarding at the end! Have you been having much luck lately? Some cohos are starting to show up so I suspect some anglers will shift over to cohos soon. All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@tertiaryrain]

Another great video as usual! Kings are opening up here in my area in WA on the 1st. I hope we can get some pigs like that this summer. What are you using to hold and release your netting? I need that!

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Cheyne thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon footage! Good luck on the 1st - hopefully you can get right after them! Funny you ask - one of my KZbin subscribers happened to be in Juneau on a trip and we crossed paths for a great intro discussion. He brought me a few of these bungie clips which he designed for this exact purpose - and they work great! Perhaps I'll do a how-to video highlighting this subtle but important tool. It is basically a thin bungie cord (or a thick hair tie) with an adjustable clip so you can tighten or loosen based on desired thickness. It holds the bag of the net out of the way during most times, and when the fish is netted and pressure is applied, it releases and the bag falls down to capture the fish. A cool tool that makes a big difference, especially when solo trolling! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@salmonkiller2545]

I have similar solo landing techniques 👍🏽 Hahahaha nice job!!

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Salmon Killer thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! Sounds like you enjoy solo king salmon trolling as well - such a challenge but very rewarding! There is nothing like the excitement when a salmon strikes and then again when the fish finally hits the net! All the best and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@RaynBella]

The joy of fishing alone when you scoop and miss. The oh crap feeling and wondering if it's still there. I fish alone for kings in California and it helps to get a short rod when your solo.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Ray thanks for tuning in and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon footage! Sounds like you've had that same experience with a king close to the boat but seemingly impossible to net! A short rod is a good idea - I suppose you'd lose some of the benefit of "playing them out" that a longer rod gives you but you would have less to deal with at the boat. Makes sense! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@RaynBella]

@@CaptainZac The short rod is a little less forgiving but it's gold when they come in tight to the boat. In California, maybe in Alaska, we are barbless so you get use to keeping pressure on them. You will find most guys running 65# braid with 50# floro as a top shot. Salmon are not line shy so it works out. We can also gaff, most don't, but it's easier on big fish than a net.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Ray these are great insights - thanks! We are allowed to use barbed hooks here in this area of Alaska which definitely helps in terms of hookup to landing ratio! Tight lines! Captain Zac

[@curtgardiner4420]

Wow, heading up in under 1 week.

[@CaptainZac]

Hey Curt thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! That's awesome - I bet you are counting down the minutes (perhaps even seconds) until you arrive up here! Best of luck my friend - tight lines! Captain Zac

[@jimanderson5082]

Good job Cap!

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Jim thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the positive comment - tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@jimanderson5082]

@@CaptainZac Yer welcome Zac. I visited Alaska once...Homer and then Seward. I had a good time and caught some fish. In Seward I had the best fish & chips I've ever had at a street side vender. I sat at the picnic table next to a creek while eating and watched big salmon swim up the creek. :)

[@CaptainZac]

@@jimanderson5082 Wow that sounds like an amazing trip! Fresh Alaskan fish and chips while watching big salmon running up the creek - total Alaska!!! Tight lines! Captain Zac

[@jimanderson5082]

@@CaptainZac They served both halibut and salmon fish & chips...I had both while I was there. YUM!!!

[@CaptainZac]

@@jimanderson5082 I'm getting hungry now!!! Sounds like a trip to Seward is needed ASAP haha

[@blueballz91]

What a day congratulations on a epic day I’m jealous

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Elkhunter2008 many thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I appreciate the positive comment - tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@mikeknape7064]

Zac, what pound test do you use on the salmon rods? and on the halibut rods? and generally braid or mono?

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Mike thanks for stopping by! I use 25lb Maxima Green (mono) on the salmon setups and generally use 80lb Power Pro (braid) on the halibut setups. Tight lines! Captain Zac

[@patrickdonahue6608]

Nice work! WhT brand/model and size hooks are you using?

[@CaptainZac]

Thanks Patrick! I typically use either a Lazer Sharp or Gamakatsu pre-packaged 30lb test 2-hook (3/0 - 4/0) sliding mooching rig or sometimes I'll hand tied a 2-hook fixed 40lb flurocarbon leader (especially in bigger seas or the salmon derby) with 4/0 Gamakatsu Big River hooks.

[@bones8057]

Looks like you fish solo a lot. Do you use a dead man switch? Great vid BTW (as usual)

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Bones 805 thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon footage! Both my main and kicker have a "kill switch" but I do not attach the cord to myself (I just attach it to the key). I try to avoid really extreme conditions where such a switch would be most appropriate. Do you ever navigate / fish with a kill switch attached? These also might be more typical on open skiffs where the risk of getting thrown from the boat is higher (vs. an enclosed cabin). Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@bones8057]

@@CaptainZac I do use one if I am solo. It's kind of a pain but doable. I just have a long-ish 1/8" nylon cord attached to a clip on my belt. They now make electronic ones so you don't need the cord but I have not looked into them. BTW I think they are a requirement in California now for boats under 26'

[@CaptainZac]

@@bones8057 Ah makes sense - better to be safe than sorry! Thanks!

[@bones8057]

@@CaptainZac I've never had an issue on my 19' boat but when i was young and dumb I did swamp my little 10' skiff surfing down swells and few out the front. Glad I had the kill switch on that time 🙂

[@natewendt5890]

Hey Cap, Why is the deep bag on the landing net so necessary?

[@CaptainZac]

Hi @natewendt5890 thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! The deep bag helps ensure that once the fish is netted that it won't flop/jump away. Additionally, there are times when someone could prefer to leave the fish in the water while unhooking (such as a small king they are trying to release) where a deeper bag would enable this more easily - keeping the fish contained within the net vs. having it thrashing around and potentially breaking the line. Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac

[@PeelingLine]

Incredible day out there. What do you consider it when one person gets 3 fish? What are the limits up there? 👍

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Peeling line thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon footage! I appreciate the positive comment! When one person gets three king salmon while trolling with only one rod - that's a great day around here. Any time you catch a king is a good day, multiple kings is even better! The limit in this specific spot is 4 per person per day any size - the limit in this area is generous because the fish tend to be a hatchery run. We've seen a lot of restriction on the traditional early spring king salmon season to help support the runs of wild fish returning to spawn. Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@PeelingLine]

@@CaptainZac Those are pretty generous limits.

[@CaptainZac]

@@PeelingLine Yes indeed!

[@canidsong]

Get it. Finally back up again. See you from the bank.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Canid Song thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I'm glad to hear you are up and running again - good luck out there! I've been talking with folks who have been having a lot of luck towards the back of that cove from the bank and I got two from the boat in 10ft of water last weekend - so it certainly can be done up in the shallows! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@user-wl5cb7ey6q]

What model of Bait head is that? I would like to purchase some for my upcoming SE Alaska King fishing trip!

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Erin thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! This is a Roto Chip from Pro Troll - www.protroll.com/the-roto-chip-5a. Good luck on your upcoming trip to SE AK! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac

[@jackfrost-lh7tn]

Bruh I appreciate U

[@tomd5343]

Hey Zac, what Kind of rod you are using for this action?

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Tom I'm using a 10' 6" Lamiglas Redline Composite series trolling rod with a Shimano Tekota reel. Thanks and tight lines! Captain Zac

[@Christian0804]

What’s your rod/reel combo? I need an upgrade on my salmon gear.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Christian thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! I use a Shimano Tekota reel (with the built-in line counter) with a Lamiglas Redline Composite Rod (10' 6" - Heavy Power) - I've found this setup to be great for both salmon trolling and also floating eggs under a bobber in the fall! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@andrewmeyers6243]

Zac...you have my dream job...If ya need a camara man...let me know I would not require much to come out and work with ya.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi @andrewmeyers6243 thanks for the positive comment and I appreciate the offer - I'll keep it in mind! If things progress, I may be incorporating a camera man/crew someday! Thanks again and tight lines! Captain Zac

[@957sergei]

Класс. Переживал, когда сачком мазал)))).

[@CaptainZac]

Привет, спасибо за просмотр, и я рад, что тебе понравился этот троллинговый экшен на королевского лосося! Удачи в рыбалке, мой друг! Капитан Зак

[@957sergei]

@@CaptainZac You and Marie have a great team.

[@bradleyeis7319]

What happened to Capt. Mary, you needed help.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Bradley thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this footage! Haha no kidding! Mary was on the boat this past weekend and she expertly netted two more kings, so there you go haha! Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@william6526]

Why don't you just shut the motor off and drift with the tide. It's not like it's rough or the boats moving alot.

[@CaptainZac]

Hi William thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this salmon action! The reason I use the kicker to keep the boat in position is because if all of the variables were left up to chance, it would almost certainly cause a problematic situation that would reduce my chance of a successful landing. The tide is moving which creates a certain current flow at this spot, the wind is blowing which pushes the boat towards a certain course, the fish is running in every direction, other boats are trolling nearby, crab pot buoys are present and must be avoided, etc... Plus, keeping the kicker on in forward (even a little bit) creates a constant "pull" that helps avoid a slacked line when the fish runs towards the boat. A more constant (less erratic) fight tends to lead to more fish landed. Does this make sense? Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@collinperschon2183]

Great video. Let's go fishing??

[@CaptainZac]

Thanks @collinperschon2183 I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon footage! Haha I'm always down for more fishing adventure! Tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@pimsqueak3735]

Would u take me fishing like a guide I would pay?

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Pimsqueak37 thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! Although I do have my US Coast Guard Captain's License, I'm not running charters at this point. I'm still balancing a day job alongside Alaskan adventure for now but I'll let you know if that changes. Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac

[@pimsqueak3735]

@@CaptainZac that’s all good u seem to know ur way around but thanks you so much for responding keeping slaying those salmon ❤️

[@DaveBrummond]

I love your videos. For the love of god plant the rod butt on your left hip, or a few inches lower and grab the rod 4 inches above your reel and that will give you the leverage you need at the net. Check my videos, once I did that, it’s soooooo much easier

[@CaptainZac]

Hi Dave thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed this king salmon action! Yes indeed - netting a king salmon is always a bit tricky, especially when doing it by yourself! Since I have 10' 6" trolling rods, I find that I get the most leverage and have the most maneuverability when I grip the rod mid-way up as I attempt to scoop the fish into the net. With this approach, the fish gets much closer to the boat thus is MUCH easier to net with one hand (you'd be amazed at the strength it takes to hold a net with one hand and net a fish that is 6 or more feet away!). Thanks again and tight lines my friend! Captain Zac