Brother, I’ve watched this video twice now. All I can say is count your self as Very Blessed to have Been There. Doing something you Love. We Love You Robert 💕❤️
Fishing Salmon River for years now I value my ability to catch these fish in the fall. Watching this series of videos makes me laugh when we limit out every day we make the eight hour travel up to the river every year. We don’t even bother with keeping kings now we catch so many steelhead and coho
Been Chinook fishing for 26 years. You're getting the same results as most of the rest of us! Some years you're lucky to get even one. This year I put in seven dawn-to-dusk trips and caught only one --that was too dark to bother keeping. Try fishing for them over here in the PNW... at the very least you'll have some stunning B-roll!
Kayak fishing for salmon in the salt is super fun. I like to get them before they run up the rivers. They’re still attacking prey, and the eating quality of the fish is superior. After years of salmon fishing the only thing I know about chinook is I don’t know anything about what makes them bite. I’ll go a week with them having lockjaw, and then everything turns on and the fishing is so easy it should be illegal. Tight lines Robert
Brother. I felt your pain with you.. but there is always next year! You will get your salmon and that video is going to be awesome!!! Way to go after it!
Dude, I feel you. Wife and I are native to Wisconsin and I took us two years to finally figure these fish out. Much sadness up until we finally landed them.
Meant to say something on the last video about netting fish. When the fish is in the net, point the handle straight up and lift the fish with the net vertical. Using the handle as a lever will break the hoop. Good videos.
Hang in there Rob. The kings seem to be my nemesis as well. I’ve caught browns, cohos, rainbows, and lakers out of Lake Michigan, all from the kayak. I keep try for kings, but can’t seem to get it done. You can bet I will be out next season trying again. Some times, you just have to get back up on that horse. Hang in there brother. We all appreciate what you are doing!
Lol, its okay Robert, new anglers to this is hard at first. You learn along the way after fishing tons of them over the years, you dont horse them in, and they will do dash runs when you think theyre ready. And when they are ready, they will float sideways, just slide them in, always head first. They will often pop spoons or jigs on the drop, it happens to me quite frequently. A lot of adrenaline on your first couple if hookups lol.
Thanks for posting this. Sometimes the torment can be maddening, but if fishing was simple all the time, it wouldn't be rewarding. This has been the worst year I can recall, aside from a few good fish, but no way I would quit. Every single cast is renewed hope. You just never know what might bite on the next cast.
For future reference you can legally gaff fish in Wisconsin if they are hooked in the mouth. No spear gaffs (kage) within 200 feet of a dam though. Carrying a big enough net in a kayak is a bit tricky.
WAY TO HANG IN THERE BROTHER!!!!!!Lures that have a slow lazy wobble will outfish a fast moving bait with a tight wiggle Everyday. You can fish any color as long as it's white. Reef Runners and Bandits are my fave. As slow as you can possibly retrieve them
This video gave me mega anxiety throughout. I was so desperate for you to catch one. I would have thrown my rod in the water when it came off. You laughed instead of cried, good man!! Great video once again!!
I feel for you man. You started to sound a little crazy there for a minute! Now you have something to look forward to next year. It'll make it even sweeter when you finally land one!
I recommend next time you ever come out here in the fall go to the Milwaukee river or any of the harbors and use a float bobber with either skein on it or spawn sack you will catch many more fish easily with the salmon eggs or a fly rod.
Next time you come to target these fish do it in the rivers. I usually have 5-6 fish days normally in Milwaukee but depending on how many people are there it can be a lot more
I took a trip to Alaska when I was 22, we went to a big fast running creek right where it went into a river. Tons and tons of salmon going into the river and back to the creek. Right in front of us, so exciting couldnt catch one!
Don't feel bad I been going to the lower Niagara river since 2016 to catch these fish with very little success. My 1st trip out I lost 4 fish to broken hook, bent hook, pulled hook, and broken leader. Since this trip I hooked into 1 other salmon and landed it. The fall is the most difficult time to try and target these beast. Salmon type fish have been the one that I can't seem to nail down.
Love the commenting. Humor with a sense of desperation. Local tactics seem very promising. Waiting in anticipation for that king salmon. Queue hysterical laugh 28:25. I was really on edge hoping you would land that fish. Salmon 1 Robert 0. Maybe next time be safe and thank you for the video
WOW, I can feel your pain from my couch but I am sure it was worse being there. That was a NICE salmon from a kayak! We did get to see it and it was a beauty and then they were taunting you on the way back to shore. Despite your disappointment it was a great video and loved the footage.
Go to dexter Ny in late October early November when I was stationed there the kings would come in and spawn there from Lake Ontario it was a great time. Also they are in there thick
Oh man Rob... I hate to see it lol. Typically this is where 96% of kayak guys lose their Kings is at the net job. Listen, all I do is fish Lake Michigan for Salmon and I'd be happy to take you out and show you everything you need to know on kayak fishing for salmon. Feel free to check some of my last vids from this past Fall King run. I really smacked them up and I can get you on them as well. Tight lines bud
Small silver or gold spinning baits work great when they’re that far up the river. Plus you can floss them if you zig zag while trolling just get a bow in the line 😂
The summer bite will make up for a rough outing. More bites and they taste better! As soon as you got that hit in the harbor, I knew you were not leaving 😂
Next time your net is to small for the fish, make sure to net the head first. I applaud you for the perseverance, four days of casting at fish jumping everywhere is extremely frustrating.👏👏👏 Next time I hope you get one.
I have never laughed so hard. We all remember learning to salmon fish. This was really entertaining. You need to learn how to use the proper hooks with your eggs and drifting the presentation correctly, as well as using known productive lures for casting as it is very difficult. Lures such as a brads killerfish during the day, and a jointed j-13 rapala in firetiger in lowlight morning and evening. the killerfish can have fish-meat magic threaded to the lure for added scent. Can't wait to see some more like this one. And no need to tell you to bring the correct sized net, the lure can get high sided in a rubber net just as easy as a rope just make sure your hoop and handle fit the situation. Thumbs up!
Egg patterns works great while fly fishing for them. They also have "egg sacks" that you can drift which have a smell and color to them. The salmon want their eggs to carry on and will attack another's egg!
I’m saving this video to watch when I have a bad day. Just found your channel, I hope you got your chinook. Try twitching jigs, that is the best way to hook those fish in slow water.
next season bro your going to slay-em, you deserve to after what they have put you through! your just being tested, that's all bro, you handled it way better than I would have.
Got skunked this year as well on salmon in Michigan. Trip was just timed a little early and we tried everything to get on them but nothing.... win some lose some. Killed them the 2 years before so next year will be good
lol welcome to salmon fishing Robert. Very frustrating but, makes the reward of landing em all the worthwhile. Keep at em bud, steelhead fishing in the winter, imo, is even harder. However, once u learn how to catch em will be piece of cake
I think you need a bigger net my guy 😂 heartbreaking. Never had much luck fishing for these things growing up until this past fall I caught probably at least dozen in just a few trips to Port Washington. If you go for these fish again next year, port Washington is definitely a must. You can fish the docks like most people or you could even take your kayak you in the harbor and still catch em. Caught mine using spawn sacs and jigging kastmasters, better luck next time guy!
Try throwing a Vibrax if they are hitting mid to high, or a Mepps Flying C if they are deeper. In my experience Coho and Chinook are going to find a nice hole and relax, bumping their way up stream to spawn. The deeper the action on your lure the better. Eggs on a bobber are decent because you can run two rods but never only run a bobber. I grew up pulling them on a pixee spoon, but vibrax and flying Cs beat em out any day IMO. It depends on the terrain or the bed too,for example if you throw a flying c but keep getting snagged you won't be catching fish.
That's rough though man. I personally pulled 29 coho on a rod and reel this year alone, not including other fishing I did as well. I'm born and raised in Alaska and know a thing or two about salmon so hmu eh?
Salmon will hit eggs on a bobber hundred of miles upstream on their spawning run, and swallow them. At least in AK, it's believed that feeding behavior changes drastically when running. They are still indeed opportunistically feeding, meaning the more time your lure is in the water, maintaining action, covering water, statistically the better your odds to drag it across ones face and enticing the bite.
Feeding behavior changes, but is still present. Hence the myth. They devote all resources running to spawn, but they don't shut down feeding processes completely. They don't devote any more resources to the procurement of food, but they still feed
I feel your pain man, that looked like it really cut deep. I lost my first big Pike from the rookie mistake of cranking my drag up too fast. That feeling when it snaps you off... Still love the video, tight lines as always!!
Yeah, it is painful. Reminds me my tarpon chase. I went to a trip for 5 days and had 150-200 lbs tarpons rolling around me, but no matter what I throw in the water (mullets, crabs, etc), they dont bite. Those videos keep us in touch with reality, everyone catch a big fish on youtube, but it is not always the case in real life. So, keep those videos coming. P.S. that salmon was almost in the net, it might be easier to gaff him actually, but there is no “if” in fishing lol
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On this episode of Field Trips you can watch Rob descend into madness!
This video is an absolute gem. We all have those days man, where everything literally goes wrong.
Makes for some funny stories though 👌
What a bummer! But, that video was fantastic! The true "reality tv" is what I love more than anything! Thank you for your content!
When I saw that spoon in the net it felt like watching Wilson float away on the movie Cast Away. Very sad
Your fishing right infront of my duck hunting blind, what are the odds😂
Haha
@William Sherman no way Fr
Is that what that was on the shore? HAH I thought it looked like a cleaning table.
@@dilligaf0220 lol, it needs some work but it still kills ducks.
Well it’s like the salmon said “ hey bud I think you dropped this here you go”
Props for grinding it out and getting that close. Thumbs up man as always. Don't let it get you down, humbling video in my opinion.
It's that electrifying tug! That's why ya take "one more cast ".
Brother, I’ve watched this video twice now. All I can say is count your self as Very Blessed to have Been There. Doing something you Love. We Love You Robert 💕❤️
Great video - this video makes me feel better about the days I have been out fishing without catching something.
Keep the videos coming Rob!
Been there, done that.... We all know the feeling. Good catch and release.
Fishing Salmon River for years now I value my ability to catch these fish in the fall. Watching this series of videos makes me laugh when we limit out every day we make the eight hour travel up to the river every year. We don’t even bother with keeping kings now we catch so many steelhead and coho
I love how you show what goes on behind the scenes. People need to see that side. One of my favorites videos of yours! Welcome to Salmon Land.
Your show is the best fishing show on the internet right now. I'm surprised they didn't pick you up on Netflix, tubi or something. Great show!
Been Chinook fishing for 26 years. You're getting the same results as most of the rest of us! Some years you're lucky to get even one. This year I put in seven dawn-to-dusk trips and caught only one --that was too dark to bother keeping. Try fishing for them over here in the PNW... at the very least you'll have some stunning B-roll!
Spoons work great for silvers in Alaska. We have the luxary of river current to float right in their face. This is amazing
Kayak fishing for salmon in the salt is super fun. I like to get them before they run up the rivers. They’re still attacking prey, and the eating quality of the fish is superior. After years of salmon fishing the only thing I know about chinook is I don’t know anything about what makes them bite. I’ll go a week with them having lockjaw, and then everything turns on and the fishing is so easy it should be illegal. Tight lines Robert
Best field trips video ever rob never stop trying
Brother. I felt your pain with you.. but there is always next year! You will get your salmon and that video is going to be awesome!!! Way to go after it!
I wish you had filmed Jon's reaction :)
Thanks for sharing even the worst moments.. Really enjoying the variety of fisheries and species you target.
Dude, I feel you. Wife and I are native to Wisconsin and I took us two years to finally figure these fish out. Much sadness up until we finally landed them.
Bro my heart SANK for you🤯🤯
Best video ever, everyone on the thread has experienced this at least once in their life.
Meant to say something on the last video about netting fish. When the fish is in the net, point the handle straight up and lift the fish with the net vertical. Using the handle as a lever will break the hoop. Good videos.
Hang in there Rob. The kings seem to be my nemesis as well. I’ve caught browns, cohos, rainbows, and lakers out of Lake Michigan, all from the kayak. I keep try for kings, but can’t seem to get it done. You can bet I will be out next season trying again. Some times, you just have to get back up on that horse. Hang in there brother. We all appreciate what you are doing!
Been there done that. Very realistic video of fishing for Salmon from the yak during the spawn.
That is the most realistic fishing video on RUclips. Love the insane laughing.
I felt every bit of that when the fish got off! That’s fishing! Great video!
Meeeee too
@@YakFishField I was holding my breath! You’ll get one next time! Again, great video!
Lol, its okay Robert, new anglers to this is hard at first. You learn along the way after fishing tons of them over the years, you dont horse them in, and they will do dash runs when you think theyre ready. And when they are ready, they will float sideways, just slide them in, always head first. They will often pop spoons or jigs on the drop, it happens to me quite frequently. A lot of adrenaline on your first couple if hookups lol.
Thanks for posting this. Sometimes the torment can be maddening, but if fishing was simple all the time, it wouldn't be rewarding. This has been the worst year I can recall, aside from a few good fish, but no way I would quit. Every single cast is renewed hope. You just never know what might bite on the next cast.
For future reference you can legally gaff fish in Wisconsin if they are hooked in the mouth. No spear gaffs (kage) within 200 feet of a dam though. Carrying a big enough net in a kayak is a bit tricky.
Man that’s heart breaking bro! But still a great video! Can’t wait to see you back on them this summer!
WAY TO HANG IN THERE BROTHER!!!!!!Lures that have a slow lazy wobble will outfish a fast moving bait with a tight wiggle Everyday. You can fish any color as long as it's white. Reef Runners and Bandits are my fave. As slow as you can possibly retrieve them
Thanks for the tips Dave!
Dang man, feel for ya..... Thanks for the content love to watch it!
Salmon fish can be hard at times and sometimes it kicks you down but whatever you do don’t quit. Just keep on trying And you’ll get one the right way
This video gave me mega anxiety throughout. I was so desperate for you to catch one. I would have thrown my rod in the water when it came off. You laughed instead of cried, good man!! Great video once again!!
I feel for you man. You started to sound a little crazy there for a minute! Now you have something to look forward to next year. It'll make it even sweeter when you finally land one!
Thank you for showing all the real emotion of salmon fishing, Got to love it.
I've lost count of how many places you've inspired me to go fishing and I enjoyed everyone😁 next stop Sturgeon Bay springtime smallies😁
Short answer to the amount
“Yes”
Get to them all
Now this is real fishing content.
Owch,
They'll be there next time. The end is like a walk of shame peddling past all those fish 😄
Robb iv watched all your videos but this one right here is the one lmfao . Your face when u realized it rolled off the net lol Priceless .
I recommend next time you ever come out here in the fall go to the Milwaukee river or any of the harbors and use a float bobber with either skein on it or spawn sack you will catch many more fish easily with the salmon eggs or a fly rod.
Nice. Very nice. Long videos are enjoyable. Can watch and eat my dinner
Same.
Thanks for posting, this is very relatable. Lunatic mode engaged! Over
I caught my first coho after probably at least a dozen trips. Keep trying. You'll get it! Love your videos.
I'm 9 trips for 0 Atlantic salmon.
And it's expensive to fish for them here.
Next time you come to target these fish do it in the rivers. I usually have 5-6 fish days normally in Milwaukee but depending on how many people are there it can be a lot more
Just noticed your name and had to say what’s up 👍
@@alext4319 oh hey
I felt your frustration all the way here in Greece my friend, hope you catch one of them next year!
I took a trip to Alaska when I was 22, we went to a big fast running creek right where it went into a river. Tons and tons of salmon going into the river and back to the creek. Right in front of us, so exciting couldnt catch one!
Well that's fishin my dude. Tough break. Can't wait to see you get on one next time!
Don't feel bad I been going to the lower Niagara river since 2016 to catch these fish with very little success. My 1st trip out I lost 4 fish to broken hook, bent hook, pulled hook, and broken leader. Since this trip I hooked into 1 other salmon and landed it. The fall is the most difficult time to try and target these beast. Salmon type fish have been the one that I can't seem to nail down.
I actually felt the pain of that loss! Damn sorry bud, great vid!
Hopefully if you do come back he can put you on some of the huge smallies they have in the bay!
Love the commenting. Humor with a sense of desperation. Local tactics seem very promising. Waiting in anticipation for that king salmon. Queue hysterical laugh 28:25. I was really on edge hoping you would land that fish. Salmon 1 Robert 0. Maybe next time be safe and thank you for the video
Damn Rob, I feel for you my friend, I’ve never experienced anything like that, frustration at it’s finest, great content nonetheless, thanks !
Bruh. Been there so many times. It makes you appreciate the days where you’re just wearing them out. Cheers.
WOW, I can feel your pain from my couch but I am sure it was worse being there. That was a NICE salmon from a kayak! We did get to see it and it was a beauty and then they were taunting you on the way back to shore. Despite your disappointment it was a great video and loved the footage.
Been there. They just have something else on their mind. No matter what you throw them.
Take that lucky strike up to Alaska this spring/summer! You won't regret it!
Smaller crankbaits with a slow retrieval are 🔑
Right, it was almost painful watching him burn in spoons, knowing exactly how this was going to end up.
We all have this day,this is the longest video I watched without a fish,but thanks for the trip (when praying,there’s only one God)
This is awesome! Are you going to be at the OC Fish and Paddle Tourney again this summer?
Ouch. I've been there with the net. Lost 2 pike that were mid 30's in 1 trip because my net was too small. Promptly went out and bought a bigger net.
Go to dexter Ny in late October early November when I was stationed there the kings would come in and spawn there from Lake Ontario it was a great time. Also they are in there thick
Great effort, at least you got to see the fish.
Come over to the Michigan side in September I can show you the ropes on jigging for kings
That sounds fun
Oh man Rob... I hate to see it lol. Typically this is where 96% of kayak guys lose their Kings is at the net job. Listen, all I do is fish Lake Michigan for Salmon and I'd be happy to take you out and show you everything you need to know on kayak fishing for salmon. Feel free to check some of my last vids from this past Fall King run. I really smacked them up and I can get you on them as well. Tight lines bud
Small silver or gold spinning baits work great when they’re that far up the river. Plus you can floss them if you zig zag while trolling just get a bow in the line 😂
The summer bite will make up for a rough outing. More bites and they taste better! As soon as you got that hit in the harbor, I knew you were not leaving 😂
Fun to watch from the beginning to the end. Can't believe you lost that salmon. I was like DAMN!!!! lol
Sorry Rob, I had to laugh man.. that was hilarious 😂😂😂 n painful at the same time. It wasn't meant to be I guess. Love these kings.
Next time your net is to small for the fish, make sure to net the head first. I applaud you for the perseverance, four days of casting at fish jumping everywhere is extremely frustrating.👏👏👏 Next time I hope you get one.
Love your videos man. I've been there too, never had one jump at me like that before though!
This was a pure comedy lol I love it!
I have never laughed so hard. We all remember learning to salmon fish. This was really entertaining. You need to learn how to use the proper hooks with your eggs and drifting the presentation correctly, as well as using known productive lures for casting as it is very difficult. Lures such as a brads killerfish during the day, and a jointed j-13 rapala in firetiger in lowlight morning and evening. the killerfish can have fish-meat magic threaded to the lure for added scent. Can't wait to see some more like this one. And no need to tell you to bring the correct sized net, the lure can get high sided in a rubber net just as easy as a rope just make sure your hoop and handle fit the situation. Thumbs up!
Why would the eggs matter in this situation? They aren't feeding during the spawn right?
Egg patterns works great while fly fishing for them. They also have "egg sacks" that you can drift which have a smell and color to them. The salmon want their eggs to carry on and will attack another's egg!
The further into this video I get I see you have figured this out!
I’m saving this video to watch when I have a bad day. Just found your channel, I hope you got your chinook. Try twitching jigs, that is the best way to hook those fish in slow water.
next season bro your going to slay-em, you deserve to after what they have put you through! your just being tested, that's all bro, you handled it way better than I would have.
Awesome video, first vid I’ve seen of yours and loved it!
Got skunked this year as well on salmon in Michigan. Trip was just timed a little early and we tried everything to get on them but nothing.... win some lose some.
Killed them the 2 years before so next year will be good
You were not defeated Bro. After all, I the end, it’s all up to the Fish.
This rare time, the Fish won. NEXT TIME, YEA !
kings in still water are efin tough. pouring rain, or moonless night or both.
Thanks for the tip. Such a frustrating trip, but I do love a good challenge
love the video.. been there before.. just a FYI, they have a really good tail to grab if you don't have a net..
lol welcome to salmon fishing Robert. Very frustrating but, makes the reward of landing em all the worthwhile. Keep at em bud, steelhead fishing in the winter, imo, is even harder. However, once u learn how to catch em will be piece of cake
Living the dream my friend! Great content
One of your best video...😉
I think you need a bigger net my guy 😂 heartbreaking. Never had much luck fishing for these things growing up until this past fall I caught probably at least dozen in just a few trips to Port Washington. If you go for these fish again next year, port Washington is definitely a must. You can fish the docks like most people or you could even take your kayak you in the harbor and still catch em. Caught mine using spawn sacs and jigging kastmasters, better luck next time guy!
Ultra fiesta monster gang !
That's king fishing for ya! I feel your pain
I love your videos i wish you would do more i could watch them all day
Amazing video, very entertaining.
You should come to Michigan to fly fish for them in the rivers. Heck of a time!!!
ROBBERT!! So sorry bud! Atleast you have the strength of character to laugh at your self. Better luck next year! We all routing for you!
Try throwing a Vibrax if they are hitting mid to high, or a Mepps Flying C if they are deeper. In my experience Coho and Chinook are going to find a nice hole and relax, bumping their way up stream to spawn. The deeper the action on your lure the better. Eggs on a bobber are decent because you can run two rods but never only run a bobber. I grew up pulling them on a pixee spoon, but vibrax and flying Cs beat em out any day IMO. It depends on the terrain or the bed too,for example if you throw a flying c but keep getting snagged you won't be catching fish.
That's rough though man. I personally pulled 29 coho on a rod and reel this year alone, not including other fishing I did as well. I'm born and raised in Alaska and know a thing or two about salmon so hmu eh?
Salmon will hit eggs on a bobber hundred of miles upstream on their spawning run, and swallow them. At least in AK, it's believed that feeding behavior changes drastically when running. They are still indeed opportunistically feeding, meaning the more time your lure is in the water, maintaining action, covering water, statistically the better your odds to drag it across ones face and enticing the bite.
Feeding behavior changes, but is still present. Hence the myth. They devote all resources running to spawn, but they don't shut down feeding processes completely. They don't devote any more resources to the procurement of food, but they still feed
That's kayak fishing for ya!
I feel your pain man, that looked like it really cut deep. I lost my first big Pike from the rookie mistake of cranking my drag up too fast. That feeling when it snaps you off... Still love the video, tight lines as always!!
Great video. Enjoyed the honesty, you cant always slay sometimes. Kind of odd watching this compared to your other videos, haha.
Haha can’t win em all! 🤷♂️
Cheer up, we'll call that a leader touch.
Hahaha thanks man!
Yeah, it is painful. Reminds me my tarpon chase. I went to a trip for 5 days and had 150-200 lbs tarpons rolling around me, but no matter what I throw in the water (mullets, crabs, etc), they dont bite. Those videos keep us in touch with reality, everyone catch a big fish on youtube, but it is not always the case in real life. So, keep those videos coming.
P.S. that salmon was almost in the net, it might be easier to gaff him actually, but there is no “if” in fishing lol