Something that most people just don't know is that fish don't eat in the winter. My husband used to raise Koi and he was told that their metabolism slows down to almost nothing, heart rate to about 2 beats per minute. All fish need in the winter is enough oxygenation in the water and not to completely freeze. The only reason a fish will even bite in the winter is out of curiosity, not hunger. So you could really just go with fake lures rather than real bait and save yourselves the money on that.
I love watching old videos! I cant believe this is the first time yall went and didnt even have gear! Yall are amazing and adapt and learn very quickly! I got my fiance watching yall now!
Hello! I’m a new sub. Always been enamored with the thought of subsistence living in Alaska. Thank you for sharing your life! Not gonna lie, I’ve been camped out on my couch binge watching you two instead of doing any chores.😆 I’d starve and freeze up there while watching TH-cam. Thank you for your honesty and inspiration. I may never move off grid, but I can cut way back where I am and still grow. Truly, thank you.💗
hey, you guys are great! Its always a joy experiencing things for the first time, whether it be positive or negative you both find the joy and positive things in all that you do which makes your videos really great. Best of luck in your ventures, be encouraged and keep doing what your two(and the pooches) are doing.
Wow wish we could join see you guys next we’re going back again July fishing @ Kenai river my brother in law lives in Anchorage I love dimple living like yours it’s really fun TC Gid bless you both I’m from Las Vegas NV
I am very envious of the life you live. I work in a kitchen on Vancouver Island and some days I wonder why. A beautiful island, but working seems to get in the way of living.
Hello, beautiful country. My dad got an auger for Christmas one year. So sad he was in his 70's when he got it. Before that we had to chip a hole in the ice. My dad used salted Minos then if he got a fish he used part of the fish tail for bate. It was fresh water fishing in Chautauqua County, on Chautauqua lake.. 💕. NonnaGrace
Love it guys..I knew when I saw those Baldy's that somebody was catching fish. They are notorious for stealing our big cutthroat and rainbows up here. Fun to watch, keep going on adventures, I love it.
Awesome video guys!! Looks like a super fun adventure. Now that we know what you guys are fishing for, we'll be sending you some of our jigs that we tie up for ice fishing here. They're great for salmon, trout and pike. We've been working to get an ice fishing video done as well. Hopefully in the next week or so! Cheers!
Simple Living Alaska I do sell them, don’t really have a dedicated website for selling though. Flies and bucktail jigs I sell. I’ll send some info with the Jigs in the mail!
How to Alaska, Thanks! We are hoping to try the Nancy Lake area a little more and are seriously interested in burbot fishing up there but it is a long drive and we are obviously new to fishing here :)
We caught a burbot the other day ice fishing in a lake that we fish quite often. Night, big baits, and glow in the dark are my best recomendation for burbot. I’ve caught nice burbot in big lake.
Persistence pays off... good to see you got some fish. Did you leave one for the Eagles? Sounds like your hooked.. LOL. Beautiful country..!! Nice video work. The Eagle in the background flying by was so awesome..!! Have a wonderful day you two..!!
One got away and the eagle did swoop in pretty quickly, although tempted we weren't sure if we should feed them :) Hope you have a wonderful day as well!
I know laws are different in all states, but what's the length limit on that salmon. And that's cool you can keep 20, here in Michigan you can only keep 3 but they have to be longer than 18in
Thomas Schauss the fish we were catching were in a stocked lake so you can keep 20 under 16 inches, and 3 over 16 inches. We are poor fisherman 😢 but enjoyed learning and getting some action! Thanks for commenting!
Love the videos I live up by where you guys live to and fish all of the lakes here I got 3 bows out of loon that were 30 inches do more fishing videos keep up the good work
Loved seeing your local surroundings, especially the eagles and the underwater shot of the fish; you have great videography skills. Thanks for sharing!
briandaviskit77 these were stocked hatchery Chinook, Alaska is home to the largest salmon, the King Salmon which can top 50 lbs 😁 there are lots of large fish swimming around here.
I am wondering if the snow mobile and the walking and talking are disturbing the fish in your vicinity? I don't fish but as a child my father was ruthless about me making sounds. Might have been the only time that he could do that and get away with it..... or he really did want a fish. Turns out a pre schooler like I was is not a good fishing buddy.
@@SimpleLivingAlaska I switched to making raw food for my pets and it made a huge difference in their health. Nothing should eat the stuff they call food in America.
My hubby and I spend whole day watching your blogs since we retired you both make us happy
7:26 This shot of the jig underwater is awesome!! Look at the fish just go for the bait!!
I've been going back over your older video's - you sure have gotten more sophisticated since then!!
I go back repeatedly watching your older videos, and the eagle activity in this one is awesome! You guys have definitely learned alot in 4 years!
I love that you guys take special measures to include both dogs in your adventures!
I think you guys are awesome. it is awesome you guys share with your animals
"Bandit" and "Beau" are so beautiful, they have such sad expressions, but I know they are happy and loved. Thank you Arial and Eric xx
I love the way you care for your dogs. ❤️
Looking back on your adventures. ❣
Something that most people just don't know is that fish don't eat in the winter. My husband used to raise Koi and he was told that their metabolism slows down to almost nothing, heart rate to about 2 beats per minute. All fish need in the winter is enough oxygenation in the water and not to completely freeze. The only reason a fish will even bite in the winter is out of curiosity, not hunger. So you could really just go with fake lures rather than real bait and save yourselves the money on that.
I've been binge-watching your channel for 2 days now. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!
Sterling McHan thank you for watching!! 😀
Haha... we're gonna have to start up a Offgrid Alaska addiction group I think...
me too!!! while I decluttered my office!
You are not alone so have I. ;)
I’m ready to start getting rid of things!
I love watching old videos! I cant believe this is the first time yall went and didnt even have gear! Yall are amazing and adapt and learn very quickly! I got my fiance watching yall now!
Your videography is so great!! Love it.❤
That eagle wants your fish! Keep an eye in them!
Getting better all the time! I love the simplicity no nonsense of your videos!
Hello! I’m a new sub. Always been enamored with the thought of subsistence living in Alaska. Thank you for sharing your life! Not gonna lie, I’ve been camped out on my couch binge watching you two instead of doing any chores.😆 I’d starve and freeze up there while watching TH-cam. Thank you for your honesty and inspiration. I may never move off grid, but I can cut way back where I am and still grow. Truly, thank you.💗
Dawn Mileski thank you for that comment, we also appreciate you watching the channel! Life in itself is an opportunity for growth :)
Ice fishing is fun.
hey, you guys are great! Its always a joy experiencing things for the first time, whether it be positive or negative you both find the joy and positive things in all that you do which makes your videos really great. Best of luck in your ventures, be encouraged and keep doing what your two(and the pooches) are doing.
Josh S thanks you for the motivation! We always have a great time getting out and trying new things. Thanks for commenting!
When the bush plane with skids landed I could only think of how cool Alaska is.
Third times a charm I guess. Glad you guys caught some fish.
We were pretty stoked to see that, he landed twice that day! And yes, just when you think Alaska can't get more amazing it does :)
Love your doggies
Wow wish we could join see you guys next we’re going back again July fishing @ Kenai river my brother in law lives in Anchorage I love dimple living like yours it’s really fun TC Gid bless you both I’m from Las Vegas NV
We learn so much from you guys and all of your adventures.
Fun and funny video to watch. Takes a special kind of fisherman to get out in those conditions. Looks like everyone had fun .
A for effort and fishies for you and the animals... well done you two! TFS
See in uk they say dogs can get frost bite on their pads if in snow for a while.
Wow u guys are really creative , its a delight to watch your life
Beautiful wonderful fresh Air & Seafood 🦞 dogs 🐕 are so smart beautiful fish 🎣
If you thread the rooe through a length of schedule 40 PVC, it acts as a rigid hitch tongue and will maintain space between sled and snowmobile.
I like yr videos. I'm in Montana but am thinking of moving to the Willow area. Looks like nice country
Love that you stuck with it and had success. Even though I’ve never fished, I totally enjoyed watching you!
Love that you bring the dogs and take care of them with heat and boots ❤️. Ice fishing looks fun 👍🏼
They are very spoiled, and don't listen very well...haha but we love them!
Y'all are the absolute coolest
rolly and red shirt, use uncooked shrimp, lynn lake is in my back yard its full of trout as is honeybee
Thanks for the info, hoping to try out some of those in the future!
Fishing tip - if your wondering if your at the right location or the right time - look around you and if alone, your probably off
least ya have a smart dog that likes to keep warm
Definitely good you got a solid hitch. Cool that your dog will ride in the sled.
Ask the townfolk where and how to icefish!
I am very envious of the life you live.
I work in a kitchen on Vancouver Island and some days I wonder why. A beautiful island, but working seems to get in the way of living.
Wow, you guys are really living the dream, I’m sure it’s real hard work. But much respect to you guys
Recipe for the mini quiches? I love seeing,how happy tour puppies are.
Nice catch, Eric.
Nice video! The nature shots are awesome
Love how you accept your limitations and look for ways to minimize them lol.
Hello, beautiful country. My dad got an auger for Christmas one year. So sad he was in his 70's when he got it. Before that we had to chip a hole in the ice. My dad used salted Minos then if he got a fish he used part of the fish tail for bate. It was fresh water fishing in Chautauqua County, on Chautauqua lake.. 💕. NonnaGrace
NonnaGrace, we are thankful for the auger that ice was 18'' deep! We are going pike fishing next and are most likely going to use herring for bait :)
Love it guys..I knew when I saw those Baldy's that somebody was catching fish. They are notorious for stealing our big cutthroat and rainbows up here. Fun to watch, keep going on adventures, I love it.
Thank you, we were surprised how close the Bald Eagles would get to us!
O.k. 8 seconds in... STOP!
Any video that starts with Bald Eagles gets an automatic thumbs up!
...continue...
Well done with the improvisation..
As safe as it is, being on ice that has water under always gives me anxiety. I guess I can thank the movie Orca for that.
Nice hitch !
I made the same thing out of a hindge for my atv for my ice shanty
Awesome video! What a cool fishing trip. You two got so many fish! Very cool.👍
That looks like fun! Awesome video guys!
Very cool...
That was a great time fishing 17 is awesome!
Awesome video guys!! Looks like a super fun adventure. Now that we know what you guys are fishing for, we'll be sending you some of our jigs that we tie up for ice fishing here. They're great for salmon, trout and pike. We've been working to get an ice fishing video done as well. Hopefully in the next week or so! Cheers!
Dan Bois Homestead, That would be awesome, do you sell you lures online? My step dad loves fishing as do we, we are hoping to try for pike next!
Simple Living Alaska I do sell them, don’t really have a dedicated website for selling though. Flies and bucktail jigs I sell. I’ll send some info with the Jigs in the mail!
Great, thank you!
Great channel. I love it!!!
Absolutely beautiful eagle's
Use tip ups and live bait if possible
Very nice video...good job on catching a few fish...finger lake is a great starter lake.
How to Alaska, Thanks! We are hoping to try the Nancy Lake area a little more and are seriously interested in burbot fishing up there but it is a long drive and we are obviously new to fishing here :)
We caught a burbot the other day ice fishing in a lake that we fish quite often. Night, big baits, and glow in the dark are my best recomendation for burbot. I’ve caught nice burbot in big lake.
Thank you!
Persistence pays off... good to see you got some fish. Did you leave one for the Eagles? Sounds like your hooked.. LOL. Beautiful country..!! Nice video work. The Eagle in the background flying by was so awesome..!! Have a wonderful day you two..!!
One got away and the eagle did swoop in pretty quickly, although tempted we weren't sure if we should feed them :) Hope you have a wonderful day as well!
You might want to ask someone from around there to find out more about the ice fishing, and put you weight above the bait
Awesome work! Great video!
I love your vlogs.
Our Alaskan Life, Thank you, we enjoy your Live Alaska channel as well! Glad you commented I did not see this one :)
I know laws are different in all states, but what's the length limit on that salmon. And that's cool you can keep 20, here in Michigan you can only keep 3 but they have to be longer than 18in
Thomas Schauss the fish we were catching were in a stocked lake so you can keep 20 under 16 inches, and 3 over 16 inches. We are poor fisherman 😢 but enjoyed learning and getting some action! Thanks for commenting!
Amazing!!!
Love the videos I live up by where you guys live to and fish all of the lakes here I got 3 bows out of loon that were 30 inches do more fishing videos keep up the good work
So cool
Pretty cool video and I love that long lanky legged dog. ☮️:-)
Mr Majestic, you nailed it! We have several nicknames for our pup but it made us smile that you noted his stilt legs :)
Your problem is not being poor fishermen... my son always tells me that we go fishing not catching... because there is no fish in Alaska. LOL.
Some guys have all the luck.
looks fun guys! Almost at 1k subs, early congrats.
Move spots every 1/2 hour if no bites.
Loved seeing your local surroundings, especially the eagles and the underwater shot of the fish; you have great videography skills. Thanks for sharing!
nice
Yes, it’s fishing. May or may not catch something, otherwise it’s called shopping. 😳😂
I bet those Eagles wished they had a pole too.😀
I would of threw out some fish for the eagles 😁
Y’all videos are interesting and I totally enjoy them and y’all should be on Mountain Men
dog boots!.......lol!
How much fish are you guys allowed from lake fishing.
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nice video but are all the fish so small in Alaska ?
briandaviskit77 these were stocked hatchery Chinook, Alaska is home to the largest salmon, the King Salmon which can top 50 lbs 😁 there are lots of large fish swimming around here.
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Yep the eagles are hopeing to steal your catch.
Dang!
Hey guys. New subscriber. I really enjoyed your video..keep bringing them ... thanks. Craig. Pa. Guy
Craig Nash, thank you for watching and commenting :)
I am wondering if the snow mobile and the walking and talking are disturbing the fish in your vicinity? I don't fish but as a child my father was ruthless about me making sounds. Might have been the only time that he could do that and get away with it..... or he really did want a fish. Turns out a pre schooler like I was is not a good fishing buddy.
How long did your dog take to get used to the shoes?
416 rem just a couple times out and he was good to go!
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What part or Alaska you in?luv the vids
Larry Ross we live in the Mat Su Valley ☺
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Cept for that white stuff, thats got to be the closest to heaven on Earth
How do you not know how much the cabins cost?
Les Krug they are free but have to be reserved and there is the park fee. We have never stayed at one.
How thick was that ice?
Chuck R close to 3 feet!
Are bass in Alaska I honestly have no idea
Bass live in warmer waters so we do not have them in Alaska.
instead of buying a tow bar... just tie long stick to the rope you're already using. it's FREE!! LOL
Great suggestion, can't wait to see what they come up with
Feed them to the cats and dogs? WTF?
Yes we feed both our dogs raw food and are wanting to switch our cats over. Seems crazy but fresh fish is cheaper than store bought food! :)
@@SimpleLivingAlaska I switched to making raw food for my pets and it made a huge difference in their health. Nothing should eat the stuff they call food in America.
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