Bo is legitimately the most gorgeous dog. My wife is a vet and always comments on his fantastic condition for a larger, older dog. Apparently the Alaskan lifestyle agrees with him too.
I agree too! Be prepared for a sad video though, eventually. Take the good with the bad. I'm sure they'll make a good tribute video when the time comes! Awesome people.
I started watching your videos about two years ago. I love how you two make me feel as if I'm right there with you in your adventure's. That doesn't happen by accident. It takes hard work, thought and creativity. Thank you both!
@@SimpleLivingAlaska what you guys have is true love. Working well together, enjoying each others company, going on adventures and providing for your life (food/veggies/shelter) Beautiful to watch ❤🌹
Thanks for visiting Homer again! We love it when people who are so involved in outdoor activities can come to Homer and experience something new still! If you ever need a place to crash or some local tips, don't hesitate to reach out to me! My wife and I were both born and raised in Homer and we have some great connections that you should take full advantage of. :) Thank you again for your incredible footage and for enjoying yourself.
Awesome show! Your Great Sculpin is called a Cabezon. Use to see them lots when diving the west coast of British Columbia. Would not be my first choice of fish to eat...
Yes I agree with Cherree. Flounder is best fried whole. Either pan fried (healthiest) or deep fried in batter. The outer flesh is so soft and smooth yummy. Also you dont wast any of that yummy yummy flounder. Wish I lived there too but have to be ok in New Zealand. Thanks for your continued high standard of videos.
G'day from AUS. Awesome tips for cooking flounder. As for me I cook flounder Asian style (me being Filo' born). I pat dry the flounder, cut a couple of shallow grooves along the thickest part of the flesh. Salt and pepper (or any favourite spices) then a light dusting of flour on each side. Shallow fry to your preferred crispiness. I notice you use a lot of coconut oil which I awesome, enjoy. BTW: your videos are a hard habit to break! Cheers.
I've always wanted to visit Alaska, but never have. Now, I'm getting to old to enjoy all the awesome outdoor activities. So, I live vicariously through you two. Thanks for posting all the cool scenery and drone footage. Great job.
Hey Eric, instead of using a triple swivel, use a piece of tackle called a bazooka. It lets your line slide through so you can feel the bite. You can get them at sportsman’s. Also if you really get into shore fishing a 14’ rod really helps sling your bait out farther. Try clam gulch for some halibuts when the hooligan are running they bring in some big ones, cheers!
Back in the 1970's we did a lot of camping at Clam Gulch after we visited Homer. Stayed there for over two weeks at a time. Clamming for razor clams. When the tide went out it went out a long ways and you could find all sorts of interesting stuff on the sea floor.
My oldest son was stationed at Dutch Harbor for a year and brought us back cod, halibut and salmon he caught from the shore! It was the best fish I've ever had!!!!
The big headed fish you caught us a Cabezon… we sometimes snag them here off the coast of Washington when Halibut fishing out if Sekiu… they have LIGHT BLUE flesh and if you sauté them in butter taste and texture is just like LOBSTER… don’t throw them back!!!! (That first one you caught was HUGE)!!! Jen, my wife and I have see every one of your episodes and you’ve inspired us so we moved to the country on 18 acres and have started our own gentleman farm!!! Thank you!
I just gotta say, Ariel is a Beast... She isn't afraid of anything... She grabbed that bird not caring it could pluck her eyes out to rescue it.. No matter the reason or circumstances, she just did it!!!... Eric you are a blessed and, dare I say it, a LUCKY man ... Y'all are so fortunate to have each other... Continued Bounty
The flounder is the perfect fish to eat raw. It is one of the main fish we have in Korea when we go for raw fish. Try it with wasabi and soy sauce or a sauce of blended red hot pepper and vinegar. For a milder sauce, try sesame oil and salt. Awesome video today like always! ♡ you guys!
actually flounder, and pollack are considered a "trash" fish in Alaska :) its why there is no limit on them .. vs salmon, halibut, etc.. there isnt even a commercial fishery for them if I recall, they dont bring in enough money ... yet (as the worlds oceans become even more depleted, it might become a fishery later, but the prices would have to triple on those fish world wide)
@@Donnie9by5 Bottomfish have worms for sure. I've seen them in Lingcod, Halibut, Flounder, and Halibut among others. Not worth the risk in my opinion unless you freeze first
In 1977 on a Salmon Seiner going from Seattle to Kodiak we stopped over at Seward. The dock was well lit and way down in that clear water I could see big fish swimming around. It was early May prior to Salmon season opening but we had a few rods and reels and I tied on a red and white spoon and dropped it down. They bit right away. They looked like that fish you said was Pollock. My crewmate thought they were what he called Tom Cod. We filleted them and having nothing else just sauteed them in butter, salt and pepper. I recall them being very mild and slightly sweet tasting. It was the only time I ate any. I was 22 and now know there are a lot of good eating fish in Alaska......though by the end of September having eaten so much salmon I felt like Bubba in Forest Gump reciting all the different ways to eat it...that it was years after before I could eat salmon again and enjoy it. We sure ate good that summer though. Traded salmon with Halibut longliners for skinless boneless filet of halibut. We sometimes caught hundreds if not thousands of small sole type fishes...a lot were blotchy mottled black and light colored. They weren't harmed but were a pain to pick out of the net and release. In short periods when salmon season would close in an area so enough would get up river to spawn we would drop a few pots for Dungeness crab or dig razor or steamer clams (Razors were fantastic. We all had subsistence licenses and we got a Caribou along the Alaskan peninsula and split it between our boat and my skipper's father's boat (the famous Alaskan fisherman who virtually pioneered the King Crab fishery...name of Ole Harder...I worked for his son Paul) We got two Sitka deer on Kodiak while anchored up near shore. Of course I love your channel and it brings back some of the best memories of my life. I had an offer from Ole to crab on his boat the winter of 77-78 but I'd flown back to Georgia to check on the girlfriend I'd left behind over a year ago and ended up getting engaged. She was a hometown southern girl...still is...we've been married 44 years. Had I not flown home I might have never left Alaska I loved it so much. All the beauty, wilderness and wildlife. And I found the people very unpretentious. On the way up to Kodiak we also stopped in Juneau because Paul wanted to visit his sister. I was on the boat which was docked and Paul was in town. A guy in a pea coat and watch cap came down the dock and asked if the boat was Paul Harder's. I said it was and the guy said that Paul's father Ole had told him Paul built a new boat. In Paul's absence I showed him around. I figured he was another fisherman. When he left he told me to tell Paul that Jay Hammond stopped by. When Paul came I told him and he told me that Jay was the governor of Alaska! No enourage or nothing! Very impressed!!!
I just need to tell you guys, yours is the only channel that I've seen grow through the last 2 years without altering. Some other channels I'm subscribed to changed after the flourish of 2020 - they started making more money and their content became all about sponsorships and adding as many commercials as they could. Yours is the same. The 2 of you, your beautiful state, and all your trials and errors and teachings. Thank you for staying true. I've unsubscribed from a few, but always look forward to a new video from you guys! ♥
Wow. What a video. My hubby of 56 years got me started fishing when we were dating at 16. I've always loved it and trying new places was always exciting. I so enjoy your videos, whatever you two do. Brings back lots of wonderful memories for me. Take care out there you two and stay safe.
I only just discovered your channel in this last month but I've watched so many of your videos. Aside from all of the great content, of which there is plenty, I just wanted to say that I love your editing. The use of music and b-roll transitioning scenes is so well done.
@@chessbaeninety-four8337 Close, but monkfish are an Atlantic species. Look up cabezon, a similar looking species native to the Pacific Coast from Baja California to Alaska. They're edible, but females with eggs are toxic. I've caught a few in Puget Sound but released them under the 'too ugly to eat' rule.
No, that was a hog of an Irish Lord. You can catch em all day right there and trust me when I say, it doesn't taste good. I've tried many ways and each time has been no bueno
Hey from New Zealand, awesome catch. flounder is a fish you don’t have to fillet, you just clean them and cook them as is. Flounder can be cooked in cream or coconut cream or milk or fried with salt and pepper, but that just the way I was taught. Thank you 😊
Hearty kai. I love fresh flounder cooked in butter for breakfast with eggs. And a big cuppa tea ☕. I did chuckle when I saw them fillet those flounders. They're so skinny, those are some mad skills!
Another great video. You’ve probably already seen lots of tips for cooking flounder as they are very versatile. My favourite is steaming, bone-on, with favourite herbs and a little butter - this is also the least wasteful as the flesh all comes away from the bones. I loved Eric’s hesitance before de-hooking the big-mouthed lingcod - they look like stealth-predators that gulp their prey in as they swim by so I would be taking a good look inside that mouth before putting my hand anywhere near it… I hope the rain eases up for you to enjoy a few more summer weeks yet.
There was a Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles where we used to go and get a whole, deep fried flounder. The bones are so small that you could just eat them. It was an amazing dish and when I saw you fishing for flounder, I thought of it. What a great trip-it was fun to see you catch new types of fish in the ocean, and how excited you were about them all.
Y’all are so fun! Loved the drone video and how Arielle explained how the Spit extended out a couple of miles into the ocean and then the drone showed us the Spit. Loved all the video you took of that area. Thanks! P.s., that big ugly fish, bless its heart, glad you put him back to live another day. I bet he has a great personality and can tell lots of good stories.
Loved this video! So fun to watch you guys catching new species and having a great time. That last bit was pretty funny, I feel like I need Ariel’s restraint toward fried food 😂
Hi guys, my son Eric and I always watch your channel on TH-cam. He is 4 yo and always asks for me to contact Eric and wants to talk to him. We're in Arizona and I tell my son that Eric is too far to talk to. My son Eric is so happy that he can look up to someone who has his name! Anyway, thanks so much for inspiring my son to want to fish! It's so awesome what you guys do! Thank you again for just being you! ❤️
The fish you caught at 16:00 looked a lot like a monkfish (comments saying it's actually a Great sculpin) . Amazing catches and fun to see a variety. Was surprised when you caught the multiple starfish.
You guys are killing me! The drive down to Homer is one of the most beautiful drives anywhere. Turnagain Arm is seriously scenic! I can't wait till I take that drive again. I love Homer, if I could make a living there, I would live there. Great video, I enjoy every one of them.
We just cooked and ate flounder whole with gut removed that's all. I was born and raised in the Catlins SE coast south from Dunedin New Zealand. My favourite fish from all the fishing was the FLOUNDER. Caught at ebbing to low tide in big nets cos they're bottom of the ocean dwellers . Still my most fave fish always and forever. We had a freezer by my teen yrs and that's where the flounder went. Am drooling as you catch flounder at low tide an entire world away from my memories. OH WOW !!!!!!
Lots of memories of our trip to Alaska 3 years ago. We got to see the Belugas. Homer is beautiful, and we sat on the beach close to where you were fishing. 4 weeks until we will be back in Alaska to stay. So excited!
Your channel is pure genius! You mix everyday life in rural Alaska off-grid, which is very interesting, with your trips, with all the adventure, with your cooking, which is always a high point. I cannot imagine a more interesting variety of content. My wife and I look forward to watching every episode. BTW - if you are ever in Florida, you are welcome to stay with us. We live in a 55+ community, but have an extra bed and bath. We would love to meet you.
Oh my goodness, your photography just gets better and better, thank you so much. Love you both for your efforts and the way you support each other, its such a precious life you live.
Beautiful scenery and adventure once again! The view from the cabin was awesome, and a different place to fish! I just love coming along for the experience of Alaska!💙
I like fresh cod,just egg&floured and pan fried in butter. I would never recommend trying a fish any other way, you have to know what things taste like before you start throwing handfuls of herbs and spices at them. Cod and most flat fish are best after a night in the fridge. Trout and eels should be killed as close to cooking as possible. Big Pollock make amazing fish curry.
"I was holding back for the car.era!" Don't ever feel like you need to hold back for us! 😁 We love seeing you both enjoy the well-deserved fruits of you hard labor!
It's very hard to act naturally in front of a camera -- it's actually one of the things I like most about this channel. They do quite a good job of just being normal, instead of hamming it up. Most people can't even act naturally nowadays, even if there are no cameras around. Everybody is trying to be a celebrity, all the time.
Love to see fish being enjoyed grew up with daddy who taught us my momma was an excellent fishing woman they had to there was 13 kids blue cat fish and brim ocean fish too a long time ago but excellent memories thank you both 😊
The little cabin is adorable and well deserved especially with it raining. What a beautiful fishing spot where the pier was. I love flounder and it is so hard to find where I live. I'm feeling two star fish in a row must me very good luck. What an amazing different fish experience. So cool. So enjoyed the areal views thank you. And I am going to have to try turnip fries...Loved this! hugs
Another great show, because that’s what you give us. It’s better than anything on TV, and I am always so happy when I see a new one. Loved watching the shore fishing and how much you both enjoy it. Food looked so tasty, until next time, stay safe and God bless you both.
What an awesome fishing trip!!! 🎣 Thank you so much for bringing us along with you! Your videos are always a major highlight of my day. Love from Oregon!
I I used to live in Homer and the and fished where you are fishing the large fish is a pollick the smaller ones are flounder and soul . the big ugly ones are. trash. I enjoy u both Thanks b ill Mattingly. from PA, as a Pollock the small ones were flounders and soul the other ones tn he ugly ones they were trash fish
Oh my goodness that mystery fish was HOMELY! If you kept it, the body was so small compared to the head, I imagine that the largest part of eating would have been LIPS! I was glad to see you release it!
How you bread salt-water fish definitely makes a world of difference. I’m not all that big on panko breading, so your beer-batter approach seemed to work very well. Brining for an hour or so, while finding the spices you enjoy the most in the breading should be a fun adventure. But yep, this type of fish is popular because it isn’t all that oily or “fishy.” You’ll figure it out over time. Keep a journal on your experimentation. And, the chickens WILL love whatever you and Pepper don’t.
Your fishing trips are just the best, thank you so so much for all the time you spend for us and your efforts to make editing as if we were there... Sending love and light from the uk 🙏💜💙💚💛🧡❤️
I love when you guys cook up your catch...my mouth waters every time! Because of you, fishing in Alaska and cooking up my fresh catch is officially on my bucket list! Being a chef by trade, I would've done it the other way around. Since halibut and sol are such light flaky fish, I typically bake or broil the filets and put some kind of ight vegetable "stuffing" on top with a light lemon and butter sauce. The pollock, since it's similar to cod I would've definitely beer battered it...with your homemade tartar sauce of course! Yum yum! But hey....live and learn! Thank you for inspiring me to add some more adventures to my bucket list! ✌️❤️😁🤙
I am retired and our winters are like yours, you are rated #1 we are #2 so I watch a lot of TH-cam during the winter. Your channel is by far and away the best one. There are a lot of very good ones, but yours is #1🏆 thank you.
Another Great Adventure! I love a road trip, especially with you guys. What awesome scenery you guys always show us. That spit was huge. Loved all the strange fish you showed us and the amazing fish fry looked really good. Never would have thought to make turnip fries. They looked really good too. I always look forward to seeing Bandit and Beau with you on your adventures too. See you next time! 😁😄
What a wonderful trip I am glad you rented a place to stay, the fishing was fantastic, the video of the land is beautiful. Y’all rock I really appreciate the time you take to keep up involved Just like we are there. Love 💕 y’all!
Very fun video! I personally love using sole and flounder for ceviche. Because it is a softer flesh fish, it "cooks" up very quickly in the citrus (I use a mix of lemon/lime/grapefruit/orange, but completely not necessary to use grapefruit and orange). Since you grow all those beautiful peppers, onions and tomatoes - plus your cilantro - you would only need to purchase the citrus. Lots of different recipes to choose from, and plenty of wiggle room for experimenting. Have fun! :)
Always love the fishing series, I have to say, that one fish was scary looking. I agree I don't eat much fried foods. Homer looks beautiful. Can't wait to see what your up to next. Blessings to you both. 😊🇺🇲
"Construction everywhere!" is literally the first thing I learned when moving here just a month ago. 🤣 Loved this video guys, just like all the others!
Love how enthusiastic y'all are! I've been waiting for y'all to get to the salt. Hope you'll get out to try crabbing/prawns too. Seems right up your alley. Those sole are wonderful with the classic white wine, garlic, capers and butter. Really delicate. I personally don't fry them because it kinda emphasizes the softer texture. Thanks for sharing 👍
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I find it so refreshing that when you don't know something...you say "We don't know" I think it really helps with trust in your channel.
Bo is legitimately the most gorgeous dog. My wife is a vet and always comments on his fantastic condition for a larger, older dog. Apparently the Alaskan lifestyle agrees with him too.
I just want to hug him!
I agree too! Be prepared for a sad video though, eventually. Take the good with the bad. I'm sure they'll make a good tribute video when the time comes! Awesome people.
I thought you were talking about his wife. Lol
I started watching your videos about two years ago. I love how you two make me feel as if I'm right there with you in your adventure's. That doesn't happen by accident. It takes hard work, thought and creativity. Thank you both!
Thank you 😊
@@SimpleLivingAlaska what you guys have is true love. Working well together, enjoying each others company, going on adventures and providing for your life (food/veggies/shelter) Beautiful to watch ❤🌹
I second that.
Thanks for visiting Homer again! We love it when people who are so involved in outdoor activities can come to Homer and experience something new still! If you ever need a place to crash or some local tips, don't hesitate to reach out to me! My wife and I were both born and raised in Homer and we have some great connections that you should take full advantage of. :) Thank you again for your incredible footage and for enjoying yourself.
Awesome show!
Your Great Sculpin is called a Cabezon.
Use to see them lots when diving the west coast of British Columbia. Would not be my first choice of fish to eat...
If you get Flounder again, try pan frying it whole in butter and lemon. It’s really easy to eat and tastes amazing
Yes I agree with Cherree. Flounder is best fried whole. Either pan fried (healthiest) or deep fried in batter. The outer flesh is so soft and smooth yummy. Also you dont wast any of that yummy yummy flounder. Wish I lived there too but have to be ok in New Zealand. Thanks for your continued high standard of videos.
Oh once cooked whole peal off the cooked meat and eat it then turn over and start side two. Mmmm my mouth is wattering just writting about it!!!
I love love stuffed flounder with crab imperial, it's delicious and amazing!!! 💗
I agree, this is how we eat them in Denmark.
G'day from AUS. Awesome tips for cooking flounder. As for me I cook flounder Asian style (me being Filo' born). I pat dry the flounder, cut a couple of shallow grooves along the thickest part of the flesh. Salt and pepper (or any favourite spices) then a light dusting of flour on each side. Shallow fry to your preferred crispiness. I notice you use a lot of coconut oil which I awesome, enjoy. BTW: your videos are a hard habit to break! Cheers.
Your channel is THE only one I can watch for hours. Length of your content doesn't matter. It's like free trip to Alaska. Every time. Thank you.
I've always wanted to visit Alaska, but never have. Now, I'm getting to old to enjoy all the awesome outdoor activities. So, I live vicariously through you two. Thanks for posting all the cool scenery and drone footage. Great job.
Dido, 78, with cancer, Love these kids' Plus so poor I can't even pay attention.
@@billparker987 We've got the money to go. But, my wife is a southern Texas girl and a weather wussy. 😝
Never to old. Go ASAP!
Never too old … you should go !
Where there is a Will, there is a, Way!
If you can afford it by all means go on that trip to Alaska!
thats a colossal sculpin. holy grail of rare beach fishing finds.
Hey Eric, instead of using a triple swivel, use a piece of tackle called a bazooka. It lets your line slide through so you can feel the bite. You can get them at sportsman’s. Also if you really get into shore fishing a 14’ rod really helps sling your bait out farther. Try clam gulch for some halibuts when the hooligan are running they bring in some big ones, cheers!
Back in the 1970's we did a lot of camping at Clam Gulch after we visited Homer. Stayed there for over two weeks at a time. Clamming for razor clams. When the tide went out it went out a long ways and you could find all sorts of interesting stuff on the sea floor.
Sounds like a Carolina rig.
You don't even need that, just use a crane swivel as a slider.
Try a slip sinker.
we call that a fish finder rig.. but might not be readily available up there.. amazon does sell them tho..
The candid convos at the end of the videos are special. Truly make it feel like we’re just buds, hanging out.
-Much ❤️ from Washington!
Oh, no, y'all caught Patrick😁. Thanks for putting him back ❤.
Hands down best off grid show out there, keep it up.
My oldest son was stationed at Dutch Harbor for a year and brought us back cod, halibut and salmon he caught from the shore! It was the best fish I've ever had!!!!
I got to work for a contract up in dutch harbor and brought home 100 lbs of fish. My family loved it. Cod and flathead
My son lived there too. Loved the seafood he'd bring to us when he visited!
The big headed fish you caught us a Cabezon… we sometimes snag them here off the coast of Washington when Halibut fishing out if Sekiu… they have LIGHT BLUE flesh and if you sauté them in butter taste and texture is just like LOBSTER… don’t throw them back!!!! (That first one you caught was HUGE)!!! Jen, my wife and I have see every one of your episodes and you’ve inspired us so we moved to the country on 18 acres and have started our own gentleman farm!!! Thank you!
So glad you treated yourself to that quaint cabin . You’ve earned it ! 😍
I just gotta say, Ariel is a Beast... She isn't afraid of anything... She grabbed that bird not caring it could pluck her eyes out to rescue it.. No matter the reason or circumstances, she just did it!!!...
Eric you are a blessed and, dare I say it, a LUCKY man ... Y'all are so fortunate to have each other...
Continued Bounty
The flounder is the perfect fish to eat raw. It is one of the main fish we have in Korea when we go for raw fish. Try it with wasabi and soy sauce or a sauce of blended red hot pepper and vinegar. For a milder sauce, try sesame oil and salt. Awesome video today like always! ♡ you guys!
Yes, halibut is also good for ceviche, with red onion, avocado, shrimp/scallops, and lemon/lime juice.
Yes, I can’t wait to see what they come up with. ❤️
actually flounder, and pollack are considered a "trash" fish in Alaska :) its why there is no limit on them .. vs salmon, halibut, etc.. there isnt even a commercial fishery for them if I recall, they dont bring in enough money ... yet (as the worlds oceans become even more depleted, it might become a fishery later, but the prices would have to triple on those fish world wide)
Halibut have parasites so I would think so do flounder!
@@Donnie9by5
Bottomfish have worms for sure. I've seen them in Lingcod, Halibut, Flounder, and Halibut among others.
Not worth the risk in my opinion unless you freeze first
There are many unique fish there, friends, natural water flow and wild nature
In 1977 on a Salmon Seiner going from Seattle to Kodiak we stopped over at Seward. The dock was well lit and way down in that clear water I could see big fish swimming around. It was early May prior to Salmon season opening but we had a few rods and reels and I tied on a red and white spoon and dropped it down. They bit right away. They looked like that fish you said was Pollock. My crewmate thought they were what he called Tom Cod. We filleted them and having nothing else just sauteed them in butter, salt and pepper. I recall them being very mild and slightly sweet tasting. It was the only time I ate any. I was 22 and now know there are a lot of good eating fish in Alaska......though by the end of September having eaten so much salmon I felt like Bubba in Forest Gump reciting all the different ways to eat it...that it was years after before I could eat salmon again and enjoy it. We sure ate good that summer though. Traded salmon with Halibut longliners for skinless boneless filet of halibut. We sometimes caught hundreds if not thousands of small sole type fishes...a lot were blotchy mottled black and light colored. They weren't harmed but were a pain to pick out of the net and release. In short periods when salmon season would close in an area so enough would get up river to spawn we would drop a few pots for Dungeness crab or dig razor or steamer clams (Razors were fantastic. We all had subsistence licenses and we got a Caribou along the Alaskan peninsula and split it between our boat and my skipper's father's boat (the famous Alaskan fisherman who virtually pioneered the King Crab fishery...name of Ole Harder...I worked for his son Paul) We got two Sitka deer on Kodiak while anchored up near shore. Of course I love your channel and it brings back some of the best memories of my life. I had an offer from Ole to crab on his boat the winter of 77-78 but I'd flown back to Georgia to check on the girlfriend I'd left behind over a year ago and ended up getting engaged. She was a hometown southern girl...still is...we've been married 44 years. Had I not flown home I might have never left Alaska I loved it so much. All the beauty, wilderness and wildlife. And I found the people very unpretentious. On the way up to Kodiak we also stopped in Juneau because Paul wanted to visit his sister. I was on the boat which was docked and Paul was in town. A guy in a pea coat and watch cap came down the dock and asked if the boat was Paul Harder's. I said it was and the guy said that Paul's father Ole had told him Paul built a new boat. In Paul's absence I showed him around. I figured he was another fisherman. When he left he told me to tell Paul that Jay Hammond stopped by. When Paul came I told him and he told me that Jay was the governor of Alaska! No enourage or nothing! Very impressed!!!
What an amazing experience, Greg! Thanks for sharing. Cool stuff.
@@mnmoose11 Thank you...I know it was a long winded comment, but the video brought back so many great memories.
I just need to tell you guys, yours is the only channel that I've seen grow through the last 2 years without altering. Some other channels I'm subscribed to changed after the flourish of 2020 - they started making more money and their content became all about sponsorships and adding as many commercials as they could. Yours is the same. The 2 of you, your beautiful state, and all your trials and errors and teachings. Thank you for staying true. I've unsubscribed from a few, but always look forward to a new video from you guys! ♥
Wow. What a video. My hubby of 56 years got me started fishing when we were dating at 16. I've always loved it and trying new places was always exciting. I so enjoy your videos, whatever you two do. Brings back lots of wonderful memories for me. Take care out there you two and stay safe.
Just returned from Anchorage.
Loved it, yes; rained every day….
I bloody love Bo’s face 🥰
I love you videos outstanding can't wait for you some more keep up the good work I sure do enjoy your videos.
"it's fighting like it has fins" 😂 that was a such a fun fishing trip.
If I was a wild animal , Alaska would be the spot. Those birds are in absolute paradise
I love how Alaska is even beautiful on an overcast/rainy day!!! Awesome filming and editing - as usual!! Thanks for taking us fishing!!! That was fun!
Wow, I never had seen 16:08 any flat fishes you caught. Amazing fishing
Lol the way Ariel grabbed that seagull!absolutely love it! ❤️
You threw back a delicious Monkfish. The tail is so firm and meaty, a huge treat to eat.
Thank you Arielle and Eric, you transport us with your videos to Alaska, showing us that doing your shopping at rivers is really fun.
I only just discovered your channel in this last month but I've watched so many of your videos. Aside from all of the great content, of which there is plenty, I just wanted to say that I love your editing. The use of music and b-roll transitioning scenes is so well done.
That was a massive prehistoric looking fish! So cool! Loved Eric’s meditation too lol 🫶🏽
I think that was a monkfish. Google it. That's what they look like. Yummy fish.
@@chessbaeninety-four8337 Yes you are absolutely right it was monk fish and expensive in europe
@@chessbaeninety-four8337 Close, but monkfish are an Atlantic species. Look up cabezon, a similar looking species native to the Pacific Coast from Baja California to Alaska. They're edible, but females with eggs are toxic. I've caught a few in Puget Sound but released them under the 'too ugly to eat' rule.
No, that was a hog of an Irish Lord. You can catch em all day right there and trust me when I say, it doesn't taste good. I've tried many ways and each time has been no bueno
It was a cabezon
Nice calm action by Arielle to save that seagull at 19:10
Hey from New Zealand, awesome catch. flounder is a fish you don’t have to fillet, you just clean them and cook them as is. Flounder can be cooked in cream or coconut cream or milk or fried with salt and pepper, but that just the way I was taught. Thank you 😊
Definitely agree, also from NZ, butter and cream all the way :)
Hearty kai. I love fresh flounder cooked in butter for breakfast with eggs. And a big cuppa tea ☕. I did chuckle when I saw them fillet those flounders. They're so skinny, those are some mad skills!
Flounder stuffed whole is delicious cooked on the grill also, but ya don’t file’ it
@@rachelleandrichard lol I agree
We do the same in India - there bones are softer.
Another great video.
You’ve probably already seen lots of tips for cooking flounder as they are very versatile. My favourite is steaming, bone-on, with favourite herbs and a little butter - this is also the least wasteful as the flesh all comes away from the bones. I loved Eric’s hesitance before de-hooking the big-mouthed lingcod - they look like stealth-predators that gulp their prey in as they swim by so I would be taking a good look inside that mouth before putting my hand anywhere near it…
I hope the rain eases up for you to enjoy a few more summer weeks yet.
There was a Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles where we used to go and get a whole, deep fried flounder. The bones are so small that you could just eat them. It was an amazing dish and when I saw you fishing for flounder, I thought of it.
What a great trip-it was fun to see you catch new types of fish in the ocean, and how excited you were about them all.
Flounder baked with lemon, butter and garlic is fantastic. It’s such a light fish I think it holds up well this way.
Y’all are so fun! Loved the drone video and how Arielle explained how the Spit extended out a couple of miles into the ocean and then the drone showed us the Spit. Loved all the video you took of that area. Thanks! P.s., that big ugly fish, bless its heart, glad you put him back to live another day. I bet he has a great personality and can tell lots of good stories.
Loved this video! So fun to watch you guys catching new species and having a great time. That last bit was pretty funny, I feel like I need Ariel’s restraint toward fried food 😂
Road trip and coffee and fishing got to be a great time
Hi guys, my son Eric and I always watch your channel on TH-cam. He is 4 yo and always asks for me to contact Eric and wants to talk to him. We're in Arizona and I tell my son that Eric is too far to talk to. My son Eric is so happy that he can look up to someone who has his name! Anyway, thanks so much for inspiring my son to want to fish! It's so awesome what you guys do! Thank you again for just being you! ❤️
Tell Eric we say hello ;)
I love it when you go fishing…. You always look happy and relaxed
It's great watching you two fish because your enthusiasm and excitement is contagious. Congrats on the busy hooks!
The fish you caught at 16:00 looked a lot like a monkfish (comments saying it's actually a Great sculpin) . Amazing catches and fun to see a variety. Was surprised when you caught the multiple starfish.
あんこう，Anko
@@ZincTd monkfish
I was thinking the same thing.
Yes it's a Monk Fish,a very meaty texture 👍
100 % yep. Monkfish and in german speaking countries it's called Seeteufel. (Sea Teufel=Devil)
sounds like the joy this week was in the catching more than eating lol
You guys are killing me! The drive down to Homer is one of the most beautiful drives anywhere. Turnagain Arm is seriously scenic! I can't wait till I take that drive again. I love Homer, if I could make a living there, I would live there. Great video, I enjoy every one of them.
I love that y'all let the camera keep on watching y'all eat and that you let us hear your real comments at the end and see you scarfin' the fish!
That looked like so much fun! I can see why my sister and her husband love salt water fishing so much. The fish filets looked so yummy!
We just cooked and ate flounder whole with gut removed that's all.
I was born and raised in the Catlins SE coast south from Dunedin New Zealand. My favourite fish from all the fishing was the FLOUNDER. Caught at ebbing to low tide in big nets cos they're bottom of the ocean dwellers . Still my most fave fish always and forever. We had a freezer by my teen yrs and that's where the flounder went. Am drooling as you catch flounder at low tide an entire world away from my memories. OH WOW !!!!!!
It’s so wild that you caught starfish! They were beautiful!
Fun trip! Food looked yummy and the views were astonishingly beautiful!
You guys make my day! I get such enjoyment watching you interact with each other and the camera. Thanks again for a great video! Take care!
Yay, that was fun. Always knew that when the birds are flying, the fish are biting. The cabin is so dang cute, have fun guys!!
Lots of memories of our trip to Alaska 3 years ago. We got to see the Belugas. Homer is beautiful, and we sat on the beach close to where you were fishing. 4 weeks until we will be back in Alaska to stay. So excited!
Did you guys get a new truck?
Congratulations, I'd love to move up there but my wife and kids say no!!
Your channel is pure genius! You mix everyday life in rural Alaska off-grid, which is very interesting, with your trips, with all the adventure, with your cooking, which is always a high point. I cannot imagine a more interesting variety of content. My wife and I look forward to watching every episode. BTW - if you are ever in Florida, you are welcome to stay with us. We live in a 55+ community, but have an extra bed and bath. We would love to meet you.
I’ve been waiting for another adventure! This old guy can only take so much gardening. 😂 Thank you friends for keeping us informed.
hahaha Todd, you old cat ;-)
@@maggiemaja822 , how did you know I like cats? 😂
@@SouthernColoradoWildlife I can sense it a mile away. 😁
Oh my goodness, your photography just gets better and better, thank you so much. Love you both for your efforts and the way you support each other, its such a precious life you live.
I love going on road trips with y'all.
Just beautiful God gives us all that beauty free! Love it!
Beautiful scenery and adventure once again! The view from the cabin was awesome, and a different place to fish! I just love coming along for the experience of Alaska!💙
Great video.. was glad to see you help out the poor bird who was hooked...
You guys deserve a lil cabin for a few days,thanks for bringing us along!!!🐠🐟
I like fresh cod,just egg&floured and pan fried in butter. I would never recommend trying a fish any other way, you have to know what things taste like before you start throwing handfuls of herbs and spices at them. Cod and most flat fish are best after a night in the fridge. Trout and eels should be killed as close to cooking as possible. Big Pollock make amazing fish curry.
"I was holding back for the car.era!"
Don't ever feel like you need to hold back for us! 😁 We love seeing you both enjoy the well-deserved fruits of you hard labor!
It's very hard to act naturally in front of a camera -- it's actually one of the things I like most about this channel. They do quite a good job of just being normal, instead of hamming it up. Most people can't even act naturally nowadays, even if there are no cameras around. Everybody is trying to be a celebrity, all the time.
Camera, not car.era
Good to see you guys smiling from ear to ear and enjoying yourselves after all the winter prep 💙👍
So cool guy's ✌️ great fishing 🎣 Trip enjoyed your video very much 💯😎✌️💚🌱🎣
I am so glad that you take us on your journeys. Alaska is beautiful.
We stayed by the Homer Spit. It was soo cool. We went fishing and caught our limit of halibut. Best fishing ever
Love to see fish being enjoyed grew up with daddy who taught us my momma was an excellent fishing woman they had to there was 13 kids blue cat fish and brim ocean fish too a long time ago but excellent memories thank you both 😊
I love hearing the extra convo post filming that you keep in the final cut : )
The little cabin is adorable and well deserved especially with it raining. What a beautiful fishing spot where the pier was. I love flounder and it is so hard to find where I live. I'm feeling two star fish in a row must me very good luck. What an amazing different fish experience. So cool. So enjoyed the areal views thank you. And I am going to have to try turnip fries...Loved this! hugs
I'm glad you splurged with the cabin ! you both work sooooo hard every day, you need to treat yourselves sometimes!!!!!
Another great show, because that’s what you give us. It’s better than anything on TV, and I am always so happy when I see a new one. Loved watching the shore fishing and how much you both enjoy it. Food looked so tasty, until next time, stay safe and God bless you both.
Looked like Eric was having his last supper. He was digging in. Love the videos. Please do more fishing videos.
What an awesome fishing trip!!! 🎣 Thank you so much for bringing us along with you! Your videos are always a major highlight of my day. Love from Oregon!
Like 👍👍👍
Amazing and fantastic sharing friend
What an amazing, relaxing vlog. Thank you for sharing your adventures a few of us could only dream of. Best from Canada.
I I used to live in Homer and the and fished where you are fishing the large fish is a pollick the smaller ones are flounder and soul .
the big ugly ones are. trash. I enjoy u both Thanks
b ill Mattingly. from PA,
as a Pollock the small ones were flounders and soul the other ones tn
he ugly ones they were trash fish
Oh my goodness that mystery fish was HOMELY! If you kept it, the body was so small compared to the head, I imagine that the largest part of eating would have been LIPS! I was glad to see you release it!
How you bread salt-water fish definitely makes a world of difference. I’m not all that big on panko breading, so your beer-batter approach seemed to work very well.
Brining for an hour or so, while finding the spices you enjoy the most in the breading should be a fun adventure.
But yep, this type of fish is popular because it isn’t all that oily or “fishy.” You’ll figure it out over time. Keep a journal on your experimentation.
And, the chickens WILL love whatever you and Pepper don’t.
Man she can cast really good that's crazy I love her 2 to 3 step and cast and she whips it out there you go girl
Flounder was the main fish where I lived in SC. Easy to catch there. They will almost hit anything u throw. Love Homer!
Pollok and sockeye are my fav ocean fish. 👍👌🤟
Your fishing trips are just the best, thank you so so much for all the time you spend for us and your efforts to make editing as if we were there...
Sending love and light from the uk 🙏💜💙💚💛🧡❤️
Thanks for sharing! My husband and I really enjoy your videos.
Congratulations
Great job with editing 👏 I really liked the music in this video!
Hi guys! Perfect timing, thanks for another awesome video(haven't even watched it yet, but I just know it will be spectacular!💕)
It was spectacular! 💞
OK kids another perfect video I so enjoy my vacations with you lol🐟🐠 stay as beautiful as you are 🥰👵🏻
I love when you guys cook up your catch...my mouth waters every time! Because of you, fishing in Alaska and cooking up my fresh catch is officially on my bucket list! Being a chef by trade, I would've done it the other way around. Since halibut and sol are such light flaky fish, I typically bake or broil the filets and put some kind of ight vegetable "stuffing" on top with a light lemon and butter sauce. The pollock, since it's similar to cod I would've definitely beer battered it...with your homemade tartar sauce of course! Yum yum! But hey....live and learn! Thank you for inspiring me to add some more adventures to my bucket list! ✌️❤️😁🤙
I am retired and our winters are like yours, you are rated #1 we are #2 so I watch a lot of TH-cam during the winter. Your channel is by far and away the best one. There are a lot of very good ones, but yours is #1🏆 thank you.
Another Great Adventure! I love a road trip, especially with you guys. What awesome scenery you guys always show us. That spit was huge. Loved all the strange fish you showed us and the amazing fish fry looked really good. Never would have thought to make turnip fries. They looked really good too. I always look forward to seeing Bandit and Beau with you on your adventures too. See you next time! 😁😄
I enjoy you both! Great couple. Continue your relationship and great experiences together.
What a wonderful trip I am glad you rented a place to stay, the fishing was fantastic, the video of the land is beautiful. Y’all rock I really appreciate the time you take to keep up involved Just like we are there. Love 💕 y’all!
Wow, the fish tacos cooking show makes my mouth water! Roll that footage again…
Very fun video! I personally love using sole and flounder for ceviche. Because it is a softer flesh fish, it "cooks" up very quickly in the citrus (I use a mix of lemon/lime/grapefruit/orange, but completely not necessary to use grapefruit and orange). Since you grow all those beautiful peppers, onions and tomatoes - plus your cilantro - you would only need to purchase the citrus. Lots of different recipes to choose from, and plenty of wiggle room for experimenting. Have fun! :)
I wish I could taste the food with you. You worked hard and now you get to enjoy it!
Always love the fishing series, I have to say, that one fish was scary looking. I agree I don't eat much fried foods. Homer looks beautiful. Can't wait to see what your up to next. Blessings to you both. 😊🇺🇲
It's true... some fish can look very odd. I think it would be easier to eat that one if I hadn't seen what it looked like, LOL.
Best drone footage! Alaska is such an impressive place…those mountains and the water and the clouds and birds. Don’t forget the fish 🐠🐠!
Always hoping for a new video from you guys 😍
"Construction everywhere!" is literally the first thing I learned when moving here just a month ago. 🤣 Loved this video guys, just like all the others!
Love how enthusiastic y'all are! I've been waiting for y'all to get to the salt. Hope you'll get out to try crabbing/prawns too. Seems right up your alley.
Those sole are wonderful with the classic white wine, garlic, capers and butter. Really delicate. I personally don't fry them because it kinda emphasizes the softer texture. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you for the tips 😁
Baked stuffed sole with lemon cream sauce. Pollock for the general consumer is imitation crab meat. Yummy!