Oh man this makes me super emotional... I used to go up to Ketchikan every summer to stay with my uncle and fish hard for a week. He was diagnosed with cancer which led to us canceling our trip for 4 years in a row.. we didn't think we would be able to do the trip with him again... he ended up recovering and really wanted us to go again. He passed away last year 1 week before my dad and I were going up. We have many memories of fishing up there that I will cherish forever. Enjoy those waters! It is truly magical
Nothing compares to Alaska river fishing. I lived at Fort Richardson 78-79 and it completely spoiled me for fishing compared to the lower 48. I still enjoy it. One cast, one bite, is a hard thing to get over. May your next days be one cast, one bite.
Used to guide salmon and Steel on the Olympic peninsula, and my by far favorite trips were catching people's first wild steely. You only get that once. What a fun trip you three have gone on the last few years. Looking good!
2:28 -- AHAHAHAHA! 😂 Always check the engine at the dock! Little easier that way. Glad you're a true fishermen and won't let this silliness get in the way of a great trip 👍
Dude I love you. I had the same experience down in Texas recently. Been fishing for redfish off and on my whole life but finally got my career in line for me to be able to buy a yak and all the gear. Your videos kept me sane while I was working towards it. Kayaked through the marsh for hours just to land 1 trophy red. Ended up in a flooded cow pasture that redfish love during the spring time, the southeast winds flood these pastures in the spring and it’s a redfish haven that no boats can get to. anyways, man you’re such a wonderful lifeblood of fishing that can’t be beat. Wonderful video I was tearing up watching that release. If you ever wanna explore some flooded cow pastures in the Texas marsh don’t hesitate.
I've lived in Alaska all my life and I think you will have some of the fishing on your hands also if you ever come back here and are in the soldotna area I really would like to meet you. I love your content and you are an inspiration to me to keep fishing and getting outdoors.
Wish I still lived there, but I'll be back. The stretch from skilak lake to sterling was my" home" for several years. Did the combat fishing occasionally, but it detracted from the purpose. Would love to drop a line with ya when I get back up there.
Awesome. Enjoy AK. It's a different world. I graduated from high school on Adak Island. We used to catch pink salmon between classes on our lunch break. You could hold a hook with fresh salmon roe on it about 2-3" above the water and the Dolly Varden would literally jump out of the water to bite it. I got a little spoiled . . .
Enjoyed the vlog from start to finish. Looks like a great trip. Good friends, and good fishing. Great combination. Wishing your mom and all the moms watching your vlogs Happy Mother's Day.
I definitely love your show. This is something I hoped to see you return to Alaska and camp with the buds, like you did before. Your t-shirts are magnificent.
Gosh Matts! You really found the most beautiful fishing spot this time. The scenery there is out of this world!. I am so envious of you but happy that you got to have such an amazing experience. Please make more vids there in the future. 🙂. Those steelheads are a really great looking fish. You look like you're in bigfoot country here. Camping here must be such an awesome experience. 👍
“I want to thank Mother Nature & all my fans. Without you this reward wouldn’t have been possible” 😂😂 Loved your speech better Matts lol. Great video ❤️
I always add a small bead in between the top bobber stop and the top of the float, It doesnt beat the float up as much and holds your line slightly further above the float. So awesome what a beautiful fish! They are little Silver and Green bullets!
That was a cool moment when you were with your first steelhead. I was thinking about how far you both have traveled to cross paths on the river bank there. One of those times it feels good to let the fish go. Looked like a fun trip and what beautiful scenery!
Yo Matt, ever thought bout chill vlog style videos where you take it easy at a pier and talk about life and stuff? I know Piers are kinda ehh. I just thought a super low energy video would be fun inbetween the other usual uploads. You're content is amazing and is why i picked up fishing as a hobby 3 years ago.
the stradic 2500 is the best reel i ever bought. the stradic 4000 is the 2nd best reel i ever bought. they have surpassed my expectations. always have the right tool for the right job.
Awesome fish Matts! If you get stuck again try cranking down on it and flipping da bail. Sometimes da current and da action from flipping da bail will help it get loose 👍🏽
Fish on fellow adventurer. Note to self (some day)...Alaska added to fishing bucket list (as if it wasn't already) along with Wyoming, Montana, Australia, New Zealand, etc...
this is so cool, I use to go fishing in the river with my uncle and the place we go looks so similar. Strong current most of the time but indeed a nice place for fishing, I damn love it, your vid makes me wanna go fishing so bad, especially with the night fish cooking with that unique feeling. Awesome trip dude!
Man that was a cool video Matt!! Trip of a lifetime If for some reason fishing doesn’t work out for ya u can always B a movie producer!! UR exiting/producing skills are insane!! Thanks for the vid. 👊🏻
At first i thought, "that sounds very romantic and cozy" but then i saw you walking with all this stuff through the woods :D :D Well next month we will go fishing on the baltic sea. We rented a house directly on the beach in Denmark. Its way easier for us townsfolk. I would definitively break if i´d try hiking with so much luggage :D
Here in Ontario we chase steelhead from fall to spring! Nothing beats steelhead fishing on a river. Next time you should try it on a float rod combo up with a centerpin reel. Craziest fight ever!
Oh man this makes me super emotional... I used to go up to Ketchikan every summer to stay with my uncle and fish hard for a week. He was diagnosed with cancer which led to us canceling our trip for 4 years in a row.. we didn't think we would be able to do the trip with him again... he ended up recovering and really wanted us to go again. He passed away last year 1 week before my dad and I were going up. We have many memories of fishing up there that I will cherish forever. Enjoy those waters! It is truly magical
im going through my first real break up right now and this is the perfect video to get my mind on something else. thank you
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Me too man!
Bro I don't know who u are but ur gonna be ok thrs sm much fish out thr n I'm not talking about fish
time heals everything, you got this dawg !
Do watch it.... LIVE IT. Just forking book it and go. You wont regret it.
I could watch this video all day long. Great surroundings looks like a blast
Nothing compares to Alaska river fishing. I lived at Fort Richardson 78-79 and it completely spoiled me for fishing compared to the lower 48. I still enjoy it. One cast, one bite, is a hard thing to get over. May your next days be one cast, one bite.
He’s so in to fishing that at 10:49 he took legit in game damage.
I laughed so hard when I saw that! 🤣
Yoooow
Yup.. I saw that. Haha. Actually if you see at the end of the video 23:48, he showed the game damage on his leg.
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This is some great stuff! Love this type of video bro! Give us more!
One of my dream locations to fish! Love all of your Alaska videos! Can't wait to see the rest!
Steelie!!!! Congrats on your first one. Hopefully many more to come!
Those view, absolutely EPIC!! Alaska is a place all to its own. So amazing!!
Used to guide salmon and Steel on the Olympic peninsula, and my by far favorite trips were catching people's first wild steely. You only get that once. What a fun trip you three have gone on the last few years. Looking good!
So proud and So Happy for you, Thanks for taking us with you. 🤩👍
2:28 -- AHAHAHAHA! 😂 Always check the engine at the dock! Little easier that way.
Glad you're a true fishermen and won't let this silliness get in the way of a great trip 👍
Speechless is right...blessed may your journey be.
Dude I love you. I had the same experience down in Texas recently. Been fishing for redfish off and on my whole life but finally got my career in line for me to be able to buy a yak and all the gear. Your videos kept me sane while I was working towards it. Kayaked through the marsh for hours just to land 1 trophy red. Ended up in a flooded cow pasture that redfish love during the spring time, the southeast winds flood these pastures in the spring and it’s a redfish haven that no boats can get to. anyways, man you’re such a wonderful lifeblood of fishing that can’t be beat. Wonderful video I was tearing up watching that release. If you ever wanna explore some flooded cow pastures in the Texas marsh don’t hesitate.
I've lived in Alaska all my life and I think you will have some of the fishing on your hands also if you ever come back here and are in the soldotna area I really would like to meet you. I love your content and you are an inspiration to me to keep fishing and getting outdoors.
Wish I still lived there, but I'll be back. The stretch from skilak lake to sterling was my" home" for several years. Did the combat fishing occasionally, but it detracted from the purpose.
Would love to drop a line with ya when I get back up there.
Awesome. Enjoy AK. It's a different world. I graduated from high school on Adak Island. We used to catch pink salmon between classes on our lunch break. You could hold a hook with fresh salmon roe on it about 2-3" above the water and the Dolly Varden would literally jump out of the water to bite it. I got a little spoiled . . .
heck yeah, Matts. you’re out & in the Wild, for sure, in this series. Epic Country
Glad you enjoyed our POW area. I have fished all over Alaska and no place compares to the many options and great fishing on POW.
Enjoyed the vlog from start to finish. Looks like a great trip. Good friends, and good fishing. Great combination. Wishing your mom and all the moms watching your vlogs Happy Mother's Day.
I definitely love your show. This is something I hoped to see you return to Alaska and camp with the buds, like you did before. Your t-shirts are magnificent.
Amazing! Alaska is a fishmans paradise, glad u lived it up over there
I worked on that river for 6 summers, and stayed at that cabin. One of my favorite places
I appreciate the work, Ive stayed there many summers and I wish I could book it for 3 month at a time. I love it so.
Awesome trip! Thanks so much for sharing! Hope you brought your fly rod too 😉 ! Nice to see good friends making great time / memories!
This is such a wholesome and awesome video.
I was going to be productive. Then your video popped up. Well looks like productivity is out the window. Hello fun.
Greatest Fisherman Alive and friendly as ever everyone should watch the most beautiful thing was watching you catch that steelhead
OMG i loved the red around the screen when you fell in the water.. lol i play games all day and when i saw it it made my day for some reason
Dude Alaska is my favorite place in the world to fish I was so hyped when I saw the thumbnail
Fabulous! One of your best!
Great video and I truly loved Alaska when I was there.
Gosh Matts! You really found the most beautiful fishing spot this time. The scenery there is out of this world!. I am so envious of you but happy that you got to have such an amazing experience. Please make more vids there in the future. 🙂. Those steelheads are a really great looking fish. You look like you're in bigfoot country here. Camping here must be such an awesome experience. 👍
Your a very very lucky man to have such a supportive wife. Not many wives back there husbands aspirations... tell her we appreciate her support.
“I want to thank Mother Nature & all my fans. Without you this reward wouldn’t have been possible” 😂😂
Loved your speech better Matts lol. Great video ❤️
You’re right that looks like fun outdoors , Hiking in the wilderness is where it’s at.
awesome, alaska is stillon my bucket list. have a ball, man that is beautiful country.
My hometown great place for fishing and camping , glad you are enjoying it and having fun
Epic trip matt a new species off the bucket list is such a good feeling
Awesome! Looking forward to the next vid 👍
Great trip, cant wait for the next video
Man! Thanks for always putting out awesome content! The quality of each video continues to improve and I’m all for it!!!
Always great content! pulls me in like a keeper. Let's go Matt!! 🔥 🎥
Amazing fish really wanted to see that second one, I'm sure thier is more to come in this adventure!
COME TO THE GREAT LAKES. Awesome video brother, it’s like watching one of my dreams play out in real time. 🤙🏼
I always add a small bead in between the top bobber stop and the top of the float, It doesnt beat the float up as much and holds your line slightly further above the float. So awesome what a beautiful fish! They are little Silver and Green bullets!
Awesome. I’m out in anchorage and love your content. Keep up the good work
High Quality Content!!!! Also so interesting, I love adventures!
What a perfect spot and a great fish!!!!! I want to go there!
15:03 the way TJ was so happy for Matts shows true brotherhood.
That was a cool moment when you were with your first steelhead. I was thinking about how far you both have traveled to cross paths on the river bank there. One of those times it feels good to let the fish go. Looked like a fun trip and what beautiful scenery!
Congrats on a great catch. Looked like a nice fight on the light tackle. Fished Sitka a few times and it is also beautiful and has amazing fishing.
finally another alaska video love these videos
Yo Matt, ever thought bout chill vlog style videos where you take it easy at a pier and talk about life and stuff?
I know Piers are kinda ehh. I just thought a super low energy video would be fun inbetween the other usual uploads.
You're content is amazing and is why i picked up fishing as a hobby 3 years ago.
Or how about a fisherman’s life at the pier fishing group? That would be awesome
Great idea
#Lezgooo Matts , thanks again for the content , as I enjoy my bulletproof coffee and this episode 🤝🏼
See you at Your Street Fair bro...
"AWARD CEREMONY "👏👏👏👏🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 some shout outs or what🤙😂😂👍
Yoooo this was such a fire video and highly informative man good job and congratulations on the first steelhead
bro hug after the first steelie got me in the feelssssss, man. beauty A+ fish
@@waterdrop154 LMFAOOOOOOOO
the stradic 2500 is the best reel i ever bought. the stradic 4000 is the 2nd best reel i ever bought. they have surpassed my expectations. always have the right tool for the right job.
What a trip! What fish!
That fish before he died: “gotta get one last nut!”
this series is awsome
Awesome fish Matts! If you get stuck again try cranking down on it and flipping da bail. Sometimes da current and da action from flipping da bail will help it get loose 👍🏽
Fish on fellow adventurer. Note to self (some day)...Alaska added to fishing bucket list (as if it wasn't already) along with Wyoming, Montana, Australia, New Zealand, etc...
Be safe! Love you brother.
Thats so sick bro! Sheeeeeeesh!
awesome!!! can’t wait to watch
Yo, this place for me is on my bucket list to fish!
Thanks for sharing!
The award ceremony after you caught the first steelie made me laugh so hard 😂 TY for the awesome vids!
Love your content man
Awesome video as usual man.
The part when you slipped in the water and the visual effect like you “took damage” was great!
Thanks for the content
Matt is an inspiration.
I was stationed there in the CG. One of my favorite places to fish.
Excellent ! Nothing like fishing in AK !
Beautiful Spot Matt🐦.
Congrats on your first Steely🙌.
If you've never tried it, let me just say it's the best Fish I've ever eaten💥.
JO JO IN VT 💕😄
The fall damage red around the screen when you tripped had me snorting my coffee laughing
this is so cool, I use to go fishing in the river with my uncle and the place we go looks so similar. Strong current most of the time but indeed a nice place for fishing, I damn love it, your vid makes me wanna go fishing so bad, especially with the night fish cooking with that unique feeling. Awesome trip dude!
hell yea! Have fun, love the video!
beautiful country side..... I bet that trout tasted great.
Damn good show! over come adversity just to get ashore, hoo rah Matts!
Looks like a great trip!
Man that was a cool video Matt!! Trip of a lifetime If for some reason fishing doesn’t work out for ya u can always B a movie producer!! UR exiting/producing skills are insane!! Thanks for the vid. 👊🏻
At first i thought, "that sounds very romantic and cozy" but then i saw you walking with all this stuff through the woods :D :D
Well next month we will go fishing on the baltic sea. We rented a house directly on the beach in Denmark. Its way easier for us townsfolk. I would definitively break if i´d try hiking with so much luggage :D
Here in Ontario we chase steelhead from fall to spring! Nothing beats steelhead fishing on a river. Next time you should try it on a float rod combo up with a centerpin reel. Craziest fight ever!
Man!! Beautiful fish!! Hell yeah!!
Excellent VIDEO 📹 👏 👍
Loved my Alaska trip. the fishing and the wildlife. The human locals were pretty entertaining, too.
love it up there
Appreciate you FM Life
My guy more power to u Mat.. u inspired me to create a fishing channel…. Fishing is in my 🧬
I'm no fisherman but you make me want to start fishing!
best fish in the world right there, ...nice!
this is great man thanks for the upload
Using seaweed to help plug a hole in a boat... I'll have to remember that one. Hopefully Matt payed them enough to at least afford some patches lol.
Aweosme 🔥🔥🔥 you are going to be hooked on steelhead fishing now. Awesome video
Cant wait for the next videos!
wake up babe, fishermans life uploaded!
Pretty cool bro... keep them videos coming👍🏻👌🏼🙏🏻
So wonderful nice content i love ur video content matt hehehe🤗🥰👍👍👍💪✌❤🎣
Hello 👋 Matt
Awesome catch!!!!
Yooo and again. On lunch break and this!! Let's goooo
I love your videos bro they always make my day