Dip Net Fishing Alaska's Copper River | Smoking & Canning Sockeye Salmon

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  • čas přidán 4. 07. 2021
  • Perseverance pays off on our annual dip netting trip to the quaint town of Chitina and the wild Copper River. These Sockeye salmon are well worth the effort loaded with extra fat for their long journey and the turbid waters they traverse. We take our catch and fire up the pallet smoker back at the cabin to preserve these prized Alaskan fish.
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  • @gustavobio
    @gustavobio Před 3 lety +724

    If you keep posting these longer videos I'm cancelling Netflix. I'd rather watch this!

  • @FlyingBeachman1
    @FlyingBeachman1 Před 3 lety +582

    I LOVE that there is no music, no captions, no mention of Instagram, no ask for “like and subscribe.” Just pure Alaskan living. Thank you and don’t change a thing.

    • @hxhdfjifzirstc894
      @hxhdfjifzirstc894 Před 3 lety +13

      bing-gooo-ooooohhhh

    • @josephlutes5978
      @josephlutes5978 Před 3 lety +12

      I really like watching your videos.Showing how you preserved your food and over coming the up and downs of living there.Good luck you two and keep making these !!

    • @madeleinec147
      @madeleinec147 Před 3 lety +8

      Why does everyone hate on captions, though?

    • @FlyingBeachman1
      @FlyingBeachman1 Před 3 lety +7

      @@madeleinec147 Well, it takes away from the flow of the video if your channel is about day-to-day life or telling a story. If you're trying to tell a story, let it just happen. Also, it's redundant as the youtuber has likely already said what name/place/dish it is that they're about to show so what's the point of also adding in a caption. I think captions are only necessary if it's a non-speaking type of a channel.

    • @CONEHEADDK
      @CONEHEADDK Před 3 lety +14

      And no waste of time intro - I hate intros...

  • @cazee100
    @cazee100 Před rokem +5

    “The most beautiful thing, apart from Ariel, that I’ve ever seen” awwww Eric what a lovely compliment to your wife.

  • @davidsmith5606
    @davidsmith5606 Před 3 lety +97

    I cannot express to you how much my husband and I enjoy your stories. I love your appreciation for gorgeous Alaska; your respect for everything around you; animals, fish, edible plants,. Your respect for one another is beautiful. ( I love seeing your wedding rings!) The care that you give to your dogs, cat, chickens, gardens is lovely to see. I cannot tell you how much I've learned about preserving food and seeing you prepare your delicious meals. I could take baking lessons from Ariel. Thank you ever so much for your hard work in bringing us the true Alaska!

    • @a.j.tennessee4898
      @a.j.tennessee4898 Před 2 lety +6

      My husband and I agree with everything in your comment we love them too and appreciate watching them every evening you're doing a great job

  • @RonRay
    @RonRay Před 3 lety +458

    Guys, thanks for being _REAL._
    I'm so tired of 'clickbait' channels, "acting" out a "clickbait" life for _views._
    You are REAL and REFRESHING. Thank you!

    • @AlaskaPirates
      @AlaskaPirates Před 3 lety +16

      It’s the best part about this channel.

    • @alaskafamilykitchen3203
      @alaskafamilykitchen3203 Před 3 lety +15

      I agree! As a lifelong Alaskan, they do an excellent job of capturing the real Alaska! Glad you are enjoying it! 🌺 Jen

    • @ChevieBabySalvatore
      @ChevieBabySalvatore Před 3 lety +5

      Yay!! Kudos too my fellow Alaskans 💙😂🤘🏽✌🏽

    • @Userxyz-z2d
      @Userxyz-z2d Před 3 lety +7

      I kno who you are talking about!👍 Yup these guys are the REAL DEAL.

    • @Loesters
      @Loesters Před 3 lety +12

      Also no butt shots in tide leggings from the female part of the couple. So glad to see this couple acting real and "normal". Arial is great and super funny and real. Much more of a real out doors woman then many, many of these youtube off the grid legging girls.

  • @lacefreak
    @lacefreak Před 3 lety +348

    As an elderly woman who has lived and worked my entire life in a major metropolitan city, it has been wonderful watching you both live a different kind of life. It’s a really magical partnership that you have. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

  • @morristeeluk9962
    @morristeeluk9962 Před rokem +22

    Yes, PLEASE post longer videos! Even if it's the same type of content every season, you don't follow a routine, you do it different all the time and learning new ways is always fun!

  • @MartinBettler
    @MartinBettler Před 2 lety +18

    Wow. Your teamwork is really very impressive! As is your love and appreciation for food. It is a pleasure to watch and listen to you.

  • @paigesteele4406
    @paigesteele4406 Před 3 lety +82

    “Bo, Bandit! Please don’t cross the road by yourself!” Lol did they listen ?

    • @terrig5492
      @terrig5492 Před 3 lety +2

      I loved when she said that ... makes me happy to know I'm not alone when I talk to my dogs like that lol.. As if they understand or ever listen to my advice 😆

    • @rogerward9492
      @rogerward9492 Před 3 lety +1

      @@terrig5492 you would be surprised what dogs do understand.

  • @dinahquillen9380
    @dinahquillen9380 Před 3 lety +104

    Oh, the most beautiful thing besides Ariel. He's a keeper.

    • @Userxyz-z2d
      @Userxyz-z2d Před 3 lety +8

      I said the same thing!! Men like him are very hard to find. ❤️

    • @Hometerv
      @Hometerv Před 3 lety +3

      I melted too!

    • @johntrojan9653
      @johntrojan9653 Před 3 lety

      In my next lifetime I'm coming back as Eric.
      (The 3 of you will have to share me) 😁 😁 😁 {*😘*}

  • @dt3306
    @dt3306 Před rokem +26

    man gota give you guys so much respect and admiration, you guys have fullly adapted to alaska living and being so efficient with everything you guys have learned. from moving from big city living in cali to oregon now to alaska..well done guys and thanks for taking us along with y’all

  • @sitioeb
    @sitioeb Před 2 lety +13

    I know I have said this before but you guys make such a great team! I love to watch y'all work together! Thanks for sharing your life with us.

  • @BehindTheMask_
    @BehindTheMask_ Před 3 lety +182

    Eric: “pretty sure that is the most beautiful thing, besides Ariel, that I have ever seen”
    Me: ❤️💜 falls even more in love with channel than I already am.
    …. Yeah I know, all that beautiful scenery and gorgeous fish, and all I can focus on is unintentional mushy romantic stuff.. I’m a hopeless romantic give me a break 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @kaycampbell8532
    @kaycampbell8532 Před 3 lety +169

    My favorite channel. Feels like I go on vacation every time I watch these two. Love them!❤

    • @lesleywatkins1172
      @lesleywatkins1172 Před 3 lety +9

      I do too!

    • @bobbiek2960
      @bobbiek2960 Před 3 lety +5

      Me too. I never want the video to end. >*)(((>

    • @brendag2891
      @brendag2891 Před 3 lety +14

      They deserve an Emmy, Oscar, Grammy, and every other film award out there for the best scenery, best storyline, raw and real footage, for the strength of their relationship (with each other, the land, their animals), and overall best quality CZcams content. Absolutely amazing adventure!

    • @sherryllynnjones7077
      @sherryllynnjones7077 Před 3 lety +6

      @@brendag2891
      Absolutely the very best of all you said!!! 🙏♥️🙏👵

    • @bobbiek2960
      @bobbiek2960 Před 3 lety +4

      @@brendag2891 I especially love when they cook in their kitchen, everything’s from scratch and looks so yummy. If they had a cookbook, I would definitely buy it.

  • @Takirua66
    @Takirua66 Před 2 lety +6

    Kia Ora from New Zealand, your love and respect for the land, sustainability, and utilizing every bit of what you catch makes me realize how much I waste every day and take life for granted, so much respect and Aroha to you guys

  • @kimkennedy8636
    @kimkennedy8636 Před rokem +4

    Your channel alone has been my primary motivation for learning how to do more for myself from foraging, to gardening, canning and so on. Not hunting or fishing YET! I'm waiting for your gardening/cooking/preserving book soon.

  • @PoliteTeeth
    @PoliteTeeth Před 3 lety +126

    I can’t believe I get to watch this stuff for free. Y’all are out here putting together HOUR LONG VIDEOS. I feel so spoiled 😂 another great trip for the books! Thanks letting us tag along :)

    • @janetrodriguez-texeira9672
      @janetrodriguez-texeira9672 Před 3 lety +7

      such a candid comment and thoughtful from all of us to A and E

    • @Userxyz-z2d
      @Userxyz-z2d Před 3 lety +3

      Agree! Theres a homesteader whos a bore, clickbait titles, creates drama for content, uses his kids like set props. since the Virus, hes up to 850,000 subs and now is charging to watch! He turned off all comments too. his tiers are $6mo, $15mo & for $30mo he will text reply w/i 24 hrs! The guy hires people to do everything for him on his homestead, so u kno it wont be him texting.

  • @dylantrinder1571
    @dylantrinder1571 Před 3 lety +62

    Some of that scenery looked like it would fit in a Bob Ross painting. I think he was based in Alaska when he was serving in the military. Thanks as usual for sharing.

  • @sherrymuzykazekestravels6793

    This is what living life in Alaska is all about. Harvesting and preparing food for winter and to sustain life! Awesome job you two! That was a lot of work!!!

  • @princeofzion
    @princeofzion Před 3 lety +8

    I just live the way you guys are open when things don't work out the way you planned. Loved they way you guys revamped and killed it out there. Oh man, this was a lengthy video and I enjoyed every minute of it even rewinding at times. You guys are amazing.

  • @patriciaabell9393
    @patriciaabell9393 Před 3 lety +64

    No wonder the salmon seemed heavier than the actual... you worked so hard with the whole process...its a wonder you guys could stand up! Y'all are a great team, I'll tell you the truth! Nice job guys! Really!:-)

  • @debbierade6598
    @debbierade6598 Před 3 lety +33

    This is where you take pictures for your next calendar. : )

    • @emmacurwen8416
      @emmacurwen8416 Před 3 lety +3

      I would buy one if they did one! As long as they ship to the UK 🇬🇧❤

  • @carolinedenaro866
    @carolinedenaro866 Před 2 lety +6

    I agree with Jane H; Thank you for sharing your life experiences with us. I tuned in for the gardening and got hooked! You both do have a wonderful bond, and love for the outdoors, watching you both, make it magical for me! So please keep them coming! Your fan, Caroline

  • @tannenbaumgirl3100
    @tannenbaumgirl3100 Před 3 lety +4

    What you need is some sort tear drop trailer to pull along on your travels to sleep in.

  • @bl4643
    @bl4643 Před 3 lety +40

    Scraping remaining salmon meat, faith in humanity restored

  • @freda4336
    @freda4336 Před 3 lety +61

    You guys are the real deal. Absolutely genuine and down to earth, and that is why we all love you( gauging from the comments). You use every part of the fish or meat you hunt, that is showing so much respect to the living. No wastage! I don't think I can say enough for you guys. God bless you guys. May you find happiness and the adventures you seek where ever you go.

  • @sumanaraychaudhuri3188
    @sumanaraychaudhuri3188 Před 3 lety +9

    Incredible! The fish looked gorgeous, smoked fillet looked inviting! The natural beauty of copper river and surrounding area, the drive was so nice, I wished I was there. Thanks for this and all of your videos.

  • @tomvanloon2150
    @tomvanloon2150 Před 3 lety +10

    I've enjoyed every episode I've watched. For two people who eat a lot of salmon, to hear your comments about how rich and delicious the Copper River salmon is says so much. I'm surprised that you were able to taste such a distinct difference. Thanks for sharing with all of us.

  • @Rebecca.Robbins
    @Rebecca.Robbins Před 3 lety +13

    The look on Ariel's face when she took that first bite of the salmon! It looked like she fell in love with Eric all over again!
    EVERY single video I think about how completely perfect you two are for each other.
    I have never seen Eric look quite so tired!

  • @sdole9448
    @sdole9448 Před 3 lety +25

    Maybe build a rolling cart for gear and harvests, with something like jogging stroller or small bike wheels. Use a bike lock to tie it to the tree at the top of the cliff, haul stuff in and out. Save your backs.

  • @J.......J
    @J.......J Před rokem +2

    What a great intro. The scenery you capture is stunning. BTW I have a few favorite parts in this . Of coarse the scenery. Another, It took me a while to stop chuckling when Arielle was climbing up the path with 40 lbs of fish in a back pack . I like that Eric was making available and using a form of fall protection, and the wear life vest. Cutting and cleaning the fish was also a favorite too. It was very considerate of you all for showing this video with fishing. I know you have a lot of work to do with winter season on your mind. Thank you.

  • @farisasmith7109
    @farisasmith7109 Před rokem +4

    That scenery is beautiful! That slope with the yellow flowers was just amazing. I really want to visit Alaska now.

  • @mayers19851ify
    @mayers19851ify Před 3 lety +49

    One whole hour!! Can’t wait to watch tonight. Having major Alaska withdrawals currently!!

    • @jaredbaux7119
      @jaredbaux7119 Před 3 lety +1

      Yes them and an Alaskan homestead are in my top CZcams Chanel’s where I always watch

    • @bohemiangypsy99
      @bohemiangypsy99 Před 3 lety

      Michael you will really enjoy this video when you get home tonight. It was exceptional to say the very least. I am in awe of these two young people and have been subscribed since the beginning. Love them both. Michelle

    • @blaahster
      @blaahster Před 3 lety

      Same missing Alaska too first year for me living outside in years

  • @bobjarrard
    @bobjarrard Před 3 lety +16

    Arielle, your smile and enthusiasm are a joy to watch plus you carry your own weight, Eric is one blessed fella. Bob J. in Nevada

    • @nw_blessed1404
      @nw_blessed1404 Před 3 lety +1

      Dude she mans the camera and dogs she even said Eric has a lot of work to do and that he dip netted them all. It’s okay to give appreciation but don’t over due it for a pretty smile.

    • @bobjarrard
      @bobjarrard Před 3 lety +5

      @@nw_blessed1404 Interesting viewpoint. Mine is not from one post but from almost all if not all of them. Arielle shoots the moose, cuts it up, carries the parts around and then cans/freezes. She lifts the logs, totes the loads as best she can at the new lake cabin. She gets up with hub, seems to be pretty busy with the day to day stuff, drives her own sled, and though not a perfect shovel user, never lets up. Watch her move gravel, compost, manure and the like. In all of this, she is generally enthusiastic, excited about life, hopeful about outcomes, is gentle with her words, kind to her pets, and by my book, I think she is a fine lass but I can find all the pretty faces I want here in Las Vegas that cannot shoot or run a snow blower. She is Eric's wife, I do my best not to covet anyone's stuff, most especially their wives. Not flaming on you, we try to keep it civil and nice on all forums where good folks hang out. Hope you stay around to get a year or more of this couples life in your memory bank. Have a great day. Bob J. in Nevada

  • @baptistavasconcelos4131
    @baptistavasconcelos4131 Před 2 lety +3

    I love to see husband and wife working together and so friendly

  • @christinej2358
    @christinej2358 Před 3 lety +7

    That was awesome! That salmon looks delicious! I like how you showed processing the fish from start to finish product. I know you have some happy dogs getting to eat homemade dog food from all that left over salmon. Thank you for taking us along with you on your fishing experience.

  • @KelJayP
    @KelJayP Před 3 lety +32

    Wow! I read just yesterday that Copper River sockeye filets are $30/lb up there. Red gold!

    • @tornfeather1
      @tornfeather1 Před 3 lety +3

      Big grocery haul

    • @brendag2891
      @brendag2891 Před 3 lety

      @Gillie Monger In a gift shop they stopped at, in one of their other videos, I think the canned salmon was $15 a jar? Was that when they went to the hot springs in the winter? 35 jars at $15 each is, like, a million bucks ❤️ 💰 🐟 OMG I just googled it, and one jar on Amazon is $121 www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjD87SJnc3xAhVUyrMKHZAdAqEYABAGGgJxbg&ae=2&sig=AOD64_2V6X5uVb-xPHuQqCp0C3NcLY2Wyw&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwiBk6eJnc3xAhUcGVkFHTMZCygQwg96BAgBECY&dct=1&adurl=

    • @kevinoliver8667
      @kevinoliver8667 Před 3 lety +2

      At Pikes Place fish market in Seattle, copper river kings were going for $100 a pound. Crazyyyy

    • @KelJayP
      @KelJayP Před 3 lety

      Crazy yes! Right now my grandson is on a Bristol Bay boat catching (bled) Sockeye for $1.28/lb.

    • @alaskafamilykitchen3203
      @alaskafamilykitchen3203 Před 3 lety +1

      The prices are ridiculous! My hubby fishes to fill out deep freezer for the year. Saves us so much money! 🌺 Jen

  • @bybiddie
    @bybiddie Před 3 lety +15

    After watching all the driving, hiking, climbing, and fishing, I had to take a nap. That was before all the processing! You two are an amazing team.

  • @simoneconsciousobserver3105

    WOW how awesome to have all that fish on hand for yourselves and the animals. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous!

  • @nalasackey7614
    @nalasackey7614 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice to see couples doing this. 👏 👌 Once again thanks for doing this shows. May great God keep blessing 🙌 you all including the beautiful Family dogs too 🐕

  • @patdavey2690
    @patdavey2690 Před 3 lety +8

    “The most beautiful thing, besides Ariel…” I love your videos and your lovely relationship. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @bobbiek2960
    @bobbiek2960 Před 3 lety +41

    That yummy beautiful salmon and I’m here eating a gross hot dog.

  • @patburgard2115
    @patburgard2115 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Love that you feed yourself and the dogs and chickens nothing was wasted ❤

  • @kbr6783
    @kbr6783 Před 2 lety +1

    Their teamwork and love is amazing. As a divorced and now single man I am sooooo jealous.

  • @kimberlyandjimmybuckner3665

    Dear Lord if my car ever breaks down, let me break down in front of their house. I'm purty sure I can get there from NC lol. Great job guys.

  • @susieast450
    @susieast450 Před 3 lety +14

    Yes! When I flew into Anchorage and we drove to Soldotna, it was the most BEAUTIFUL drive! We stopped every few miles to admire the view, the entire way home😆😆

  • @kristyjones7657
    @kristyjones7657 Před 3 lety +6

    Wow! Thanks for taking us along! Y’all are so adventurous & brave! I love watching y’all eat & describe the food flavors! It’s really awesome seeing you grow, raise, harvest & catch your own foods! God bless!🙏🏼🕊💙

  • @mynock250
    @mynock250 Před rokem +1

    What a great person to give you a ride, i’m an ultra marathoner and trail runner I could never move 200 pounds of salmon 4 miles through rough trail. Absolutely amazing!

  • @bjhunt4ever
    @bjhunt4ever Před 3 lety +8

    How amazingly exciting!! My wife and I literally started cheering out loud as we saw Eric pull that first fish out of the water. Then when we saw the other we cheered aloud again!!

  • @RH-du4pq
    @RH-du4pq Před 3 lety +35

    Spoon scraping a fish yields a ridiculous amount of fish. So much extra is gained! Love doing it.

    • @tanneradams20
      @tanneradams20 Před 3 lety +2

      Started doing this with pretty much all red fleshed fish I take. Friggin love some “fish sausage”

  • @Perseverance4477
    @Perseverance4477 Před 3 lety +13

    Your guys' life is a constant vacation living in Alaska, truly blessed.

  • @bigmamaskickche7594
    @bigmamaskickche7594 Před 3 lety +2

    That sock eye salmon is making me hungry you guys are doing such an amazing job living your best life in the last frontier ALASKA love the simplicity

  • @MySelfReliance
    @MySelfReliance Před 3 lety +215

    Awesome again!

    • @coolbravo5557
      @coolbravo5557 Před 3 lety +20

      Glad to see you are a fan..

    • @tnwhitley
      @tnwhitley Před 3 lety +6

      So happy you got a bunch of salmon! Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. I love Alaska. Wish I lived there.

    • @popparob6174
      @popparob6174 Před 3 lety +8

      Nice to see out watching other real people do their thing just like yourself, Later

    • @mick_0359
      @mick_0359 Před 3 lety

      That’s a deadly fast flowing river even the boats have trouble going upstream...

    • @victormapemw3
      @victormapemw3 Před 2 lety +1

      @@coolbravo5557 Yuuuuuuhuuhuuuu

  • @apostlepaulvining5688
    @apostlepaulvining5688 Před 3 lety +11

    Hey youngin's Rev Paul Eustis, Florida. You guy's are on my old stomping grounds, when you leave Chitna 1 1/2 miles past the School on the Chitna Rd. on the right is where I lived and worked on a farm.... So good to see this place again, I know it's changed in the 45 yrs since I was there, but thanks for the memories tho. When dipping a back eddie and swift water dip close to the bank first then work to deeper water that really works too.thanks again youngin's Reverend Paul M Vining Sr Eustis, Fl.

  • @kwajmi79
    @kwajmi79 Před 2 lety +6

    What a great haul! My daughter had a good haul dipnetting this year. She ended up with 47+ lbs after processing. So proud of her. It’ll last her the year.

    • @truthsower4560
      @truthsower4560 Před 2 lety +1

      When you dip the net does it have to reach the bottom in order for the fish to go inside it?

  • @allenflorindosr3058
    @allenflorindosr3058 Před 3 lety +7

    Hi guys, you have shown me some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen. I enjoy your videos

  • @tornfeather1
    @tornfeather1 Před 3 lety +13

    I wish I could smell the scenery. How pretty the nature is.

  • @kramitdreams
    @kramitdreams Před 3 lety +17

    "That was an exaggeration"😆😆😆

  • @iloveamerica3917
    @iloveamerica3917 Před 2 lety +7

    This was an awesome video. I feel like I'm actually there hanging out with you. Thank you for the window into your life and the beautiful scenery. I learn so much from your channel.

  • @Johnsoncrna
    @Johnsoncrna Před 3 lety +6

    Wow, that’s an incredible amount of work! And your jars of salmon look amazing. Thank you for giving us a peek inside your Alaskan lives!

  • @jojoply
    @jojoply Před 3 lety +7

    I love that nothing is wasted on these fish. Made me hungry.

  • @gbpine
    @gbpine Před 3 lety +10

    So nice to see how appreciative you both are of each other and the fruits of the land! And not wasting any part of the fish! That salmon looks so amazing!

  • @cassmckinney9945
    @cassmckinney9945 Před 2 lety +6

    Also, it's extremely awesome how you both get along and do everything together. Keep posting 👍

  • @mtyhntr49
    @mtyhntr49 Před 3 lety +12

    This is by far my best new Sub. Amazing footage, and epic dip netting. I totally got into the finishing and processing. 1 % wasted if that. Nice haul, great scenery.. Thanks for taking us along,

  • @melissaspaulding2154
    @melissaspaulding2154 Před 3 lety +12

    The two of you have been my saving grace through a very difficult time in my life. This channel is therapy for me. I hope you both know you have a far reaching impact on so many. Your videos are more than just informational. They bring joy in an otherwise struggling world. THANK YOU!!

  • @SaLmAn-rq6op
    @SaLmAn-rq6op Před 3 lety +5

    I love how respectful and nice they are with eachother .
    He gave her nicest complements just simple genuine words I can tell its from heart ❤

  • @gracechilcoat9075
    @gracechilcoat9075 Před 2 lety +5

    Amazing! I'm so proud of you both for all your hard work!

  • @jamestalagi7897
    @jamestalagi7897 Před rokem +1

    So beautiful scenery and mouth watering salmon, wild salmons look great, and great to see great knowledge in processing it

  • @augustlindow1162
    @augustlindow1162 Před 3 lety +9

    I’ve lived on the Kenai peninsula my whole life. You guys are more Alaskan than a lot of Alaskans I know. Well done my family and I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Lapizzafattaincasa
    @Lapizzafattaincasa Před 3 lety +27

    In a world where most videos start with screamed titles, studied to attract people, you are two beautiful souls showing their simple humanity in all simplicity. And it's beautiful for me, for all of us I think, to follow your days. I really liked Ariel's exclamation on this video: Thank Godness! It's nice to see this gratitude.
    Sergio, Sardinia, Italy

  • @sandymeier1972
    @sandymeier1972 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the long videos. Thanks for sharing. You guys are awesome !👏 👍🤗❤️

  • @TheGardenerNorth
    @TheGardenerNorth Před 3 lety +6

    That was literally the best hour I've spent watching videos this year. I'm so grateful as others must be that you are producing such great content. Cheers!

    • @marcusmany3155
      @marcusmany3155 Před 3 lety +2

      Learn some Asian receipes so you can eat salmon skin chips with Lil sea salt and fishhead curry.

  • @stanleygallman7800
    @stanleygallman7800 Před 3 lety +10

    Lawd have mercy the things that a couple of adventures soul's will do in getting a couple hundred pounds of delicious 😋 Red Sockeyes, and I'm so happy that this trip was a success including the beautiful Alaskan scenery thank you so much Ariel and Eric 💞.

  • @HeyChannelDani
    @HeyChannelDani Před 3 lety +23

    "It's a pretty warm day, it's about 64 degrees...." ummm... it's July 5th! Tell Alaska it's summertime already lol 🤣

    • @HeyChannelDani
      @HeyChannelDani Před 3 lety +6

      (But that is a really pretty glacier)

    • @hxhdfjifzirstc894
      @hxhdfjifzirstc894 Před 3 lety +13

      I need to move somewhere that 64° is considered a warm day. I hate warm weather.

    • @blackened144
      @blackened144 Před 3 lety +9

      @@hxhdfjifzirstc894 As opposed to South Florida, where this time of year when we get a storm we rejoice when it cools down to 80.

    • @Annixandra
      @Annixandra Před 3 lety +5

      @@hxhdfjifzirstc894 dont ever live in az its super warm all year we only get snow like every 3 years. and most of the time its gone the next day.

    • @hkonyt797
      @hkonyt797 Před 3 lety +5

      We (happily for me) had a high of 57 degrees here in Maine on the 4th. Overnight it went into the 40's and on the morning of the 5th, I had to put the heat on just for a little while. Even in my long pants and fleece layers I was cold. I won't complain though. I'll take that anytime over the 80+ degrees we're supposed to have tomorrow. :-/

  • @becomingwildandfree8647
    @becomingwildandfree8647 Před 3 lety +3

    My favorite thing about your channel is that you do everything together! Love your partnership❤

  • @Mike-ef7xe
    @Mike-ef7xe Před 2 lety +1

    I have never visited Alaska. I live vicariously through you two. Thank you so much.

  • @kimberlyreilly4994
    @kimberlyreilly4994 Před 3 lety +11

    I am in awe of you both. Your hard work, the way in which you work so well together, as well as your genuine delight to be living the life you live is just so amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us!

  • @Betty-qd8st
    @Betty-qd8st Před 3 lety +6

    Awww he was drooling . I can definitely see them getting upset if not feed on time.
    WOW, very nice fish. It ended up worth it 👍

  • @nitaleach6816
    @nitaleach6816 Před rokem +1

    Years a h o we talked on our C.B.RADIO tio Glen ALEN, AKASKA, from San Jose,CA., boy what some beautiful memories. You always share such beautiful areas.
    Thank you.

  • @lakeangel100
    @lakeangel100 Před 2 lety

    When he said the salmon was the most beautiful thing besides aerial he had ever seen was the nicest thing to hear

  • @bobpeck8013
    @bobpeck8013 Před 3 lety +6

    Love how you both are on the same sheet of music. Great teamwork Salmon looks awesome I’m sooo jealous. Very happy for you guys. 👍

  • @lorifarmer9692
    @lorifarmer9692 Před 3 lety +13

    Ya'll coming down to dip net in kenai? I think the season starts the 15th. We have a driveway or futon if you need a place to crash

  • @poemsforgod2548
    @poemsforgod2548 Před 2 lety

    70 years here and thank you so much for an Alaskan adventure with you I thoroughly enjoyed it and your company is lovely. God love you love Him back Keep looking up

  • @scottburbridge3170
    @scottburbridge3170 Před rokem

    thankfulness the kind person who gave you a ride.❤

  • @jessicamermaid2438
    @jessicamermaid2438 Před 3 lety +27

    What an amazing video!!! I can't believe it was over an hour long! The scenery was stunning and the video was vibrant and steady. The amount of work you guys do is unreal. Where do you get all that energy? It is so impressive how well you guys work together, also. Just wow all around. I never miss a video but so super stoked over this one.
    -Jessica from Florida 😊

    • @AlaskaPirates
      @AlaskaPirates Před 3 lety +5

      The energy comes from eating moose and salmon🤣

  • @sandraengstrand2784
    @sandraengstrand2784 Před 3 lety +9

    The scenery is absolutely stunning!!!

  • @alannagilmore8982
    @alannagilmore8982 Před 2 lety +1

    We just got back from the Smokey Mountains and I swore I would never go back! I felt like I was going to fall off the Earth but only while in a vehicle. On my own two feet it was beautiful and breathtaking! Ariel is such a courageous and powerful woman! A role model I would be proud to show my children!! oh yes and Eric too lol!!

  • @candih5636
    @candih5636 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much for bringing us along on your outings. I am so jealous of your views on this trip. It must be so majestic and meditating. You guys rock!

  • @Kreeper_kat
    @Kreeper_kat Před 3 lety +6

    I like going on the road trip a lot, instead of just filming when you arrive. What a great adventure to watch

  • @blbeck4042
    @blbeck4042 Před 3 lety +12

    ❣Ur dog fish soup is a delicacy here and healthier then bone broth. I would pay a lot to get some of it!

    • @Userxyz-z2d
      @Userxyz-z2d Před 3 lety +1

      Shipping & packaging would cost a bunch.

  • @desireeappier3031
    @desireeappier3031 Před 2 lety +1

    My favorite way to eat salmon collars is by smoking them. You really should try it. It's the best treat. I really enjoy your show. It's makes my husband and I really consider going back.

  • @goyonglo4807
    @goyonglo4807 Před 2 lety

    I love the simplicity of the smoker. It made me realize that you don't need an expensive complicated smoker to make wonderful smoked fish! Love the couple!

  • @sitioeb
    @sitioeb Před 3 lety +15

    I love watching the two of you guys! You are such a great team together and the videos shows the respect you have for each other. You are a wonderful role model to others. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
    Did you make your salmon eggs special like you did last time?

  • @janhs3739
    @janhs3739 Před 3 lety +32

    Totally enjoyed this video. You guys are so inspiring and brings back memories of growing up and living off the land where I was born and raised. So great to see Alaska through your eyes and all that you do to survive out there. Thank you so much for your hard work in providing us with your awesome videos.

  • @AngiesPantry58
    @AngiesPantry58 Před 2 lety

    Yes I am power watching your channel tonight. I don't all ways get notified when you upload. So I have to catch up on your videos. I will say it is so Beautiful in Alaska.. Thank you so much for sharing your life. I love that you take the dogs with you. Husband & I lost our fur babies in April of this year. They are in doggy heaven. They was all most 15 yrs old. We so miss them so much. At this time we don't think we could ever fill their spots with any other dogs. Yet it is nice to watch your fur babies enjoying life with their Ma & Dad.. You two are working machines.. We are Blessed to have found your channel. a few years ago. Have a great day or night which ever it may be for you. 😇🤗💞

  • @kthompso43
    @kthompso43 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved being able to relive identical experiences in the 1980s. Thanks for posting your video.

  • @tonypainter6744
    @tonypainter6744 Před 3 lety +12

    I rather miss being up there. I was a lot younger, your age i would guess. When I was there in the early 90's. Three years was not long enough to see all of Alaska. Loved camping of the Talkitna Road. The Ground hogs would try to get into every thing ! Love what you are doing.

  • @dakat1726
    @dakat1726 Před 3 lety +4

    Working so hard, you show so much respect for the fish and value what it brings to your life

    • @sherryllynnjones7077
      @sherryllynnjones7077 Před 3 lety

      I know! Y'all are SO blessed with an abundance of a beautiful & bountiful life. I cannot imagine how great it must feel to get to see & accomplish as much as you two do! Some of the hardest workers ever! Your relationship almost makes me cry. So in love & treat each other as if the other is totally PRECIOUS.💞. A Godly relationship. Praying for you ALL.🙏♥️🙏🥰🤗😘🙋‍♀️👵🙏♥️🙏

    • @AlaskaPirates
      @AlaskaPirates Před 3 lety

      Nature rewards those that respect her🥲

  • @mathbrown9099
    @mathbrown9099 Před rokem

    Served a whole Copper River at my wife and my engagement dinner. Just like you said, Eric, best fish I ever tasted.

  • @craftingontheporchwithbill
    @craftingontheporchwithbill Před 3 lety +18

    Incredible video. Gorgeous fish and seeing the satisfaction at the end was special. Your work ethic is an inspiration. I'm canning pears and blueberry jam this week, and feel like a slacker after watching this. God bless you both. Be well and at peace.