I admire how you guys are up on all the complicated fishing regulations and follow them to help maintain the fisheries - and I'm learning so much about smoking salmon - especially the what not to do. Thanks.
The first time ever that a cook tried their own food on film and admitted that they didn't like it. Usually they're like "OMG, it is the greatest thing in the world.....super delicious". A huge thanks for your honesty!
I have bought Chum salmon and tried cooking different ways with different sauces and it was the worst tasting fish I've ever eaten. Alaskan natives refer to them as dog fish as that's what they feed their sled dogs.
@@placitas52 As someone who has been catching them my whole life there is only one recipe that make chum good, it includes baking it. But really does transform the taste of the fish.
The smoked eggs you have you can put in food processor with olive oil, garlic, oregano and soft inside of bread, blend all together and you have yourself an awesome bread spread!
To clean the eggs from the sack; 2 litres of water, 0.2 litre vinegar and eggsacks. Put water, vinegar and eggs in a large bowl,. Use a handmixer for 1-2 minutes and the sack will stick to the mixer. Rinse and pour clean water on the eggs, use the hand mixer. Repeat until the eggs are clean. Put them in a colander... Salt to taste. If you freeze the eggs don't salt before freezing. Perfect as a cold sauce together with sourcream, a touch of lemon, dill leaves (finely chopped) and, if you like it, grated or very finely chopped (red) onion. Perfect to grilled salmon.
When i lived in washington state we would catch chum/dog salmon and most considered it trash fish. my wife made it into squaw candy. basically cut it up into rectangles or long strips if you prefer. marinate it in a mixture of soy and brown sugar and then toss it on a dehydrator and you got squaw candy. my daughters loved it and would go through 5 pounds of it a day as kids. there are many recipes and ways to make it, if you all are interested i would suggest giving it a try. it turns out great, and make a great snack/lunch when out hunting or fishing.
Wow! Outstanding video. That chum was HUGE! You guys are getting so close to 200,000 subscribers - so happy for you! Amazing videography, drone footage, adventures, creativity, skills...thank you for sharing with us!
I absolutely love you guys. Love seeing all your adventures but I really love watching your homesteading videos. You both nailed the Alaska way of life. Can’t wait to see the next big project for you guys. Sending lots of love to you both all the way from VA.
I applaud you fishing the right way - of course releasing hump snags is easy on camera but I suspect you do it off camera as well. This is the sort of food fishing I am totally in support of.
Hey guys.... Love the video's I didn't hear a word you said after 15:35, I can't take my eyes off the cat. So relaxed and enjoying being held by dad while watching mom talk. I love it.
When I commercial fished up there in the 70's we called Chum Salmon...Dog Salmon. I figured at the time it was because they had some gnarly teeth. Later I learned they were called "Dog" Salmon by the natives because they ran later in the season, and by then the natives had put up salmon for themselves and used the Chum run to put up food for the dogs. We also made good money on the Chums because they have abundant eggs. I went into one of the canneries we sold too, and the removed the skeins of eggs and packed them in multiple layers divided by layers of salt in small boxes and sent them to Japan where they brought big bucks.
Arielle could not wait to get those waders wet! 🐟🏃💨 This video brought back many exciting memories for the hubby. He enjoyed some of his childhood fishing in Alaska and swears by the Gamakatsu #8 Russian River fly hook with bucktail. Really awesome video, y'all.
They may not be lifers in AK, but at least they are trying. They moved there a couple years ago, they also have 3 different properties there, and one that is way out the road. They are doing a lot better than the people who think it will be this lovey dovey mountain life.
Sat on my bead at 4:15 am (UK) watching, and my cat could hear the chickens through my headphones 😂😂 she's currently guarding the end of my bed ready to pounce! 😂😂😻😻🙊 love these vids! Xx :)
Thank you for always sharing "All" aspects of you subsistence lifestyle. You, animals & land all benefit! The fish in smoker, looks tasty. Have a good week! 🌞
Hi guys! I’m Brazilian fan! It’s really fun to see you’ll in this land, for me here it’s a beautiful dream! In Brazil we have many recipes and tips that you would like to add, especially with meat and fish 😊 as we say “hmmm uma caldeirada” 🤤 abraços!
Absolutely love the Super Troopers reference at the beginning. I was like are they really going to chug syrup before going fishing....LMAO!!! Love the stache Eric!!!
"You're my cat, I paid $20 for you." LOL! My niece says that when her cat (who she left with my Mom when she went away to college) hangs out on Mom's lap rather than her lap. Cats do not care about who owns them, because they know they own everyone and everything in the house themselves. :)
Another excellent video. The pink salmon looked really good and red in color, surprising for pinks, which are usually overlooked . But your chickens must taste excellent with their varied diet. Also, I really like the cat !
Awesome that you guys released the foul hooked fish. Great sportsmanship. It’s the law here as well even if it wasn’t I would still release as it wasn’t a fair fight. Great vid. Pink salmon is underway caught 2 yesterday
Thank you for this. Chum are starting to come up the rivers here. And I was thinking I would take. But after from others have told along with this vid. I will choose only fishing and release.
Those Pinks were beautiful. I'm a born and raised Alaskan, and I've only ever kept dime-bright, ocean caught Pinks, and for having been river caught those were amazing Pinks! I need to smoke my last batch of Silvers and Pinks from last season. I only have one pack left of smoked silvers, so I need to get on it. The Coho can't come soon enough!!!
it's been so much fun watching your videography/editing skills develop over time. Great video, as always! I cannot wait to see the quality of your content a year from now.
I admire how you guys are up on all the complicated fishing regulations and follow them to help maintain the fisheries - and I'm learning so much about smoking salmon - especially the what not to do. Thanks.
The first time ever that a cook tried their own food on film and admitted that they didn't like it. Usually they're like "OMG, it is the greatest thing in the world.....super delicious". A huge thanks for your honesty!
I have bought Chum salmon and tried cooking different ways with different sauces and it was the worst tasting fish I've ever eaten. Alaskan natives refer to them as dog fish as that's what they feed their sled dogs.
@@placitas52 As someone who has been catching them my whole life there is only one recipe that make chum good, it includes baking it. But really does transform the taste of the fish.
@@Josh-bf6ht every time i have tried chum salmon i realized i would rather drink 2 month old bong water than eat it again....
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I Totally Agrees 👌🏾 👍🏾 🤣🤣
The smoked eggs you have you can put in food processor with olive oil, garlic, oregano and soft inside of bread, blend all together and you have yourself an awesome bread spread!
The chicken that ran off with the eggs 😂
I know wasn’t that funny! Then another chicken went bookin after him😁
So happy i wasnt the only one that seen that lmao
That cracked me up too!
I didn't notice it, at what time?
I saw it too, she must be high up on the pecking order!
This year had its setbacks for you guys, but content-wise and food experiment wise you are killing the game!
Yes....very well said. I completely agree!!!
kitty is happy to just hang out and let Eric hold her. She needs more cameos! :)
To clean the eggs from the sack;
2 litres of water, 0.2 litre vinegar and eggsacks. Put water, vinegar and eggs in a large bowl,. Use a handmixer for 1-2 minutes and the sack will stick to the mixer.
Rinse and pour clean water on the eggs, use the hand mixer. Repeat until the eggs are clean. Put them in a colander...
Salt to taste. If you freeze the eggs don't salt before freezing.
Perfect as a cold sauce together with sourcream, a touch of lemon, dill leaves (finely chopped) and, if you like it, grated or very finely chopped (red) onion. Perfect to grilled salmon.
That sounds delicious.
Yeah, I was wondering why did you eat the eggs with the sack? You just need to google it to see how to clean the eggs ...
I'm down:)
🤔 eggs should not be smoked.
When i lived in washington state we would catch chum/dog salmon and most considered it trash fish. my wife made it into squaw candy. basically cut it up into rectangles or long strips if you prefer. marinate it in a mixture of soy and brown sugar and then toss it on a dehydrator and you got squaw candy. my daughters loved it and would go through 5 pounds of it a day as kids. there are many recipes and ways to make it, if you all are interested i would suggest giving it a try. it turns out great, and make a great snack/lunch when out hunting or fishing.
Thanks, a way to eat that fish. Chum had the worst taste for salmon I have ever had and I love fish.
Wow! Outstanding video. That chum was HUGE!
You guys are getting so close to 200,000 subscribers - so happy for you! Amazing videography, drone footage, adventures, creativity, skills...thank you for sharing with us!
I really like that you not only show catching, but cooking and give your honest opinion of your finished product. I really enjoy watching you both.
10:29 “Jackpot. See y’all” 😆
I absolutely love you guys. Love seeing all your adventures but I really love watching your homesteading videos. You both nailed the Alaska way of life. Can’t wait to see the next big project for you guys. Sending lots of love to you both all the way from VA.
I applaud you fishing the right way - of course releasing hump snags is easy on camera but I suspect you do it off camera as well. This is the sort of food fishing I am totally in support of.
15:33 -- LOL! Such an adorable kitty 😍
It cracked me up when the chicken took the clump of salmon eggs and ran 😂
their honesty deserved so much in this world! godbless u both ,, ur living the life i been dreaming of!
Love the Bigfoot sign.😆 The lake looks so soothing. ✨
Yes, me too. Nice reminder.Karen from Canada
I love watching the fishing, smoking and canning. They do so much work at home. Great.
I loved the underwater shots!
the cat says he will take those eggs. those are for him.
the last 30 seconds of content is amazing!
Ethics in fishing. TH-camrs after my own heart! 😀 Great job, you guys!!!!
Your kitty is so cute and he looked so relaxed! I love it!
Great fishing ! The pinks are my favorite salmon. They are great pan fried. The smoked salmon looks absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Wow!!! Look at that Chum! The colors on it are fantastic!! So big!!
Hey guys.... Love the video's
I didn't hear a word you said after 15:35, I can't take my eyes off the cat. So relaxed and enjoying being held by dad while watching mom talk. I love it.
When I commercial fished up there in the 70's we called Chum Salmon...Dog Salmon. I figured at the time it was because they had some gnarly teeth. Later I learned they were called "Dog" Salmon by the natives because they ran later in the season, and by then the natives had put up salmon for themselves and used the Chum run to put up food for the dogs. We also made good money on the Chums because they have abundant eggs. I went into one of the canneries we sold too, and the removed the skeins of eggs and packed them in multiple layers divided by layers of salt in small boxes and sent them to Japan where they brought big bucks.
Arielle is extremely competent at catching and skinning the salmon & chum. Very impressed. 👍🏼👍🏼
Damn that Smoked Fish looked Incredible
Arielle could not wait to get those waders wet! 🐟🏃💨 This video brought back many exciting memories for the hubby. He enjoyed some of his childhood fishing in Alaska and swears by the Gamakatsu #8 Russian River fly hook with bucktail. Really awesome video, y'all.
This is hilarious, the opening 'do it' segment is just so unexpected from you guys.
Supertroopers maple syrup chugging contest
U people aren’t Alaskans u r from WA or OR. Alaskans don’t eat trash fish!!! But Awesome for eating what u catch...’
One other thing for u cheechakos is quit UTubing outsiders like u have lived here for a long time. U r to Fufu to b a Alaskan.
Ak lifer
They may not be lifers in AK, but at least they are trying. They moved there a couple years ago, they also have 3 different properties there, and one that is way out the road. They are doing a lot better than the people who think it will be this lovey dovey mountain life.
@@creigbutler7539 Funny thing: nobody asked for your opinion.
You are so fortunate , one of my bucket list items....enjoy!
That big chum sure is a pretty fish. Your so blessed to have such abundance around you ❤️
So refreshing to get an actual honest review about the food.
I absolutely love your little bits of humor 💗 thank you for doing this I have learned quite a bit from you. 💗
Love the underwater shot! Please do more! Thanks!
If you don't like the fish, I'm pretty sure the cat is willing to help you out.
I love that you didn’t like it and admitted it. Yes!
there is not a more relaxed cat on the planet :) love it.
That cat is ultra-chill!
Awesome fishing trip. Love the Super Troopers reference. Awesome movie.
I like you guys honesty about the eggs. Some people would have been like oh it’s really good knowing it tastes like crap,. Thanks for the honesty.
Love the laid back cat at the end - it's having a wonderful day! Good to see Eric with the shoo bear once again. Stay well folks.
The eggs, fry with onions and garlic and green peppers. Oh yummmmm.
Sat on my bead at 4:15 am (UK) watching, and my cat could hear the chickens through my headphones 😂😂 she's currently guarding the end of my bed ready to pounce! 😂😂😻😻🙊 love these vids! Xx :)
That cat is just too much!🤣🖤
Yummy.. salmon snacks.. and roe... Those chum skeins are huge..!
My mouth is watering, what a great fishing and smoking day.
Aww y’all fur baby is precious and thank you for sharing your smoked salmon experience 🥰🥰🥰🥰
You guys are a joy to watch! Thanks for the awesome video.
omg the black cat just stayed there all the time while Eric and Arielle were talking xDD so cute!
"I mustash you a question, but I'm shaving it for later" - Sean Connery
The chicken running away with the eggs 🤣🤣 that made me laugh
Thank you for always sharing "All" aspects of you subsistence lifestyle. You, animals & land all benefit! The fish in smoker, looks tasty. Have a good week! 🌞
Interesting you call it “subsistence” lifestyle. What would be the opposite of that word? Gluttony? Unchecked consumerism?
Love the honesty on the cooking as someone noted. Looking forward to more videos.
The fishing looks so fun! Glad to see a video from you guys. Thanks for sharing!
I like that nothing ever seems to go to waste and that you guys are always experimenting. I like it.. I like it :)
Boy, those chickens and dogs eat really well😋😉😄
Just over here laughing at her saying "I paid $20 for you. You're mine!" I say that to my dog all the time. He still loves the hubs more... haha
I admire you both. You two are a hell of a team
I love the bloopers
Wow oh Wow you guys are over 200,000 subscribers! Way to go guys, you earned it. Great show as always.
Now that was enjoyable. Every bit. With a touch of 🤣 mixed in! ❤️
To all those who did NOT watch to the end: I must say you are missing out!
Oh my,oh my, what a catch...Love to see you do the things you do.
Hi guys! I’m Brazilian fan! It’s really fun to see you’ll in this land, for me here it’s a beautiful dream! In Brazil we have many recipes and tips that you would like to add, especially with meat and fish 😊 as we say “hmmm uma caldeirada” 🤤 abraços!
Awwwwww he's holding the kitty just like a baby
Montana Creek hasn't changed much since I fished there in 1978. Brought back good memories.
You're my favorite living off the grid channel
Man what an amazing life. You two make me want so much more in life. Thanks
Absolutely love the Super Troopers reference at the beginning. I was like are they really going to chug syrup before going fishing....LMAO!!! Love the stache Eric!!!
Thank u very much for being honest about the taste 😋 👌🏾💯💯💯😃😃👌🏾
Wow impressive looking fish! Thats got to be so much fun when they are biting like that.
I just finished watching your video on finishing the counter/ backsplash. ✌
Great video beatiful rivers. Thanks for taking us along.
"You're my cat, I paid $20 for you." LOL! My niece says that when her cat (who she left with my Mom when she went away to college) hangs out on Mom's lap rather than her lap. Cats do not care about who owns them, because they know they own everyone and everything in the house themselves. :)
🤣🤣truth
@@zephheine9681 I'd rather have a pet lizard.
@@oldmanx1234 nothing wrong with that😊
the chillest cat evr
I think the cat stole the show at the end 😻
Glorious... this *Super Troopers* opening from the sirup challange scene! :-)
Lol 😂 that’s great it’s time to watch my friends from Alaska !!
Another excellent video. The pink salmon looked really good and red in color, surprising for pinks, which are usually overlooked . But your chickens must taste excellent with their varied diet. Also, I really like the cat !
Yes,Yes, and yes to that intro. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!
The cat laying in Eric's arms like a baby was.just to dang.cute.lol i.laughed at her little spoiled self hahahhaha
Thanks! Loved watching you fish etc.
I love your way of life. Please keep the videos coming. ❤️
Thanks for sharing your experience. I never knew that chickens also like fresh salmon
Simply awesome!
Congratulations, the recipe is good
The cat was so cute. She loved just being held by Eric ♥️
Simple Living Alaska, Wild Wonderful off-grid, OfftheRanch, My Self-reliance are some of the blessings in youtube.
Love you guys it fun to see those behind the scene footage. Thank you to lest us be voyeur it to your guys life!
How did I not find this channel sooner you guys are awesome!
The Chamber of Commerce should sponsor yall...you make folks want to see your home state in person!🙂
That salmon is a beauty!
Awesome that you guys released the foul hooked fish. Great sportsmanship. It’s the law here as well even if it wasn’t I would still release as it wasn’t a fair fight. Great vid. Pink salmon is underway caught 2 yesterday
Thank you for this. Chum are starting to come up the rivers here. And I was thinking I would take. But after from others have told along with this vid. I will choose only fishing and release.
The markings on that chum were incredible!
What beautiful fish! Amazing! And holy chum! Great haul. Totes jealous.
Love the ending with your fur baby, so cute!
Oh ya - you don’t look so good yourself
Those Pinks were beautiful. I'm a born and raised Alaskan, and I've only ever kept dime-bright, ocean caught Pinks, and for having been river caught those were amazing Pinks! I need to smoke my last batch of Silvers and Pinks from last season. I only have one pack left of smoked silvers, so I need to get on it. The Coho can't come soon enough!!!
Immediately liked because of the intro
it's been so much fun watching your videography/editing skills develop over time. Great video, as always! I cannot wait to see the quality of your content a year from now.
“Who wants a mustache ride?” Haha. Love your videos and wish we had salmon in Indiana...that aren’t frozen from Costco!
Y'all are doing much better fishing than last year 👍 Good stuff.
Man you guys are living the life. I dream of Alaska every night. You guys rock.