I caught the worlds largest silver salmon with a pole spear | INDIE ALASKA

Katya Karankevich is breaking records in the #spearfishing scene but she's doing it in Alaska while battling tides, tourists, and glacial silt.
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[@AK2HI]

I'm 52 yrs old and was doing that stuff when I was a teen, I learned to use a 3 prong in Hawaii and shot tons of kings and coho with it

[@indiealaska]

Wow so cool! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@CanadianSledDog]

I loved this, it's not something you see a lot of in this part of the world. It should be!

[@indiealaska]

True! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@alaskapublic]

Love this episode!

[@indiealaska]

We love you!

[@GodZPerformance]

Thanks for sharing❣️

[@indiealaska]

Thank YOU for watching

[@ShenpaiWasTaken]

Really interesting to hear about her and see all underwater footage. Super unique.

[@indiealaska]

Isn't Katya great? Thank you for watching! We hope you subscribed so you will be notified when new episodes post!

[@Tier1Vet]

Thumbs up! We're based in Anchorage, Alaska too, and our content is centered around Alaskan pet owners. Keep creating awesome content!

[@johnkossen4821]

Some great underwater shots!

[@indiealaska]

Thanks! A lot of water was accidentally swallowed while taking those shots.

[@Pinkypinkyyeah]

hi Indie Alaska, I feel so sad to sea such a good video! I wonder if you will be interested in testing some outdoor boots?

[@boydudeguy80]

What technique do you use for dispatching the fish after shooting it? Ikejime, brain & bleeding, or what?

[@andypettit5869]

That's not the largest Coho in the world?

[@indiealaska]

You are correct! It's the worlds largest coho to be caught with a pole spear specifically.

[@arlynangalich5465]

😊 "Promo SM"

[@AK2HI]

Check this stupid stuff out, in sitka where i grew up they recently changed the fish and game law that said spearfishing for sockeye at redoubt lake is now forbidden because its too invasive and disruptive to the fish hahaha

[@indiealaska]

Fascinating! Thank you for sharing!

[@AK2HI]

@@indiealaska please look it up about sitka banning spearfishing so ridiculous haha

[@DrewishBear]

Wouldn’t be a law most likely. Might not even be lawful or legal for them to enforce. There needs to be a pro-spearfishing lobby of some kind though for sure. AL is the only state I’ve been where the regulations are fair and sensible.

[@gaijinguineapig]

First of all, LOVE Indie Alaska. Secondly, I'm so envious of those who just get out there and LIVE life. I struggle with putting mental obstacles in my way, so it's definitely something I want to get better at.

[@indiealaska]

Thanks for always being one of our most loyal fans!

[@tacrewgirl]

Great video. Brr that Whittier water looks chilly. Curious if there is a community online to learn about spearfishing here near Anchorage.

[@Northlifestyle]

😎👍🏻

[@seanmurphy3610]

Incredibly well done!

[@indiealaska]

Thanks for the kind words! The story tells itself when the subjects are so epic!

[@longdonpiano]

If thats the bigest silver ever caught, then im db cooper. And ive got news for you. Im not db cooper.

[@valkeriecoldlakevideo]

Lol! You are correct! It’s specifically the largest silver salmon to be caught with a pole spear. Not the largest silver salmon to ever be caught period. Thank you for watching and engaging with the channel! :)