HAIL TO THE KING - THE LAKE TROUT OF A LIFETIME - Ice fishing Flaming Gorge

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  • čas přidán 14. 11. 2022
  • I've been regularly fishing for lake trout for over 15 years now, and mostly through the ice. On this day, I'm finally able to tie into the holy grail, a 40 pound lake trout, along with some other big fish. I hope you enjoy!
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  • @johnsalazar3185
    @johnsalazar3185 Před 6 měsíci

    The best Lake trout video ever.

  • @danmcomie248
    @danmcomie248 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video Trent. Keep on producing these. Thanks!

  • @NickW.H.
    @NickW.H. Před rokem +4

    Good work man. Toughest part about self filming is telling a story, toughest part about editing your own stuff is how much you hate to hear yourself talk. I loved the story, I stayed engaged and that is a huge fish!!!

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! There’s always things I wish I would’ve done different after the fact. But in this case I had to remember my camera was broken 😂

  • @cipoutdoors2958
    @cipoutdoors2958 Před rokem

    Wow! Amazing fish. You did a great job handling it by yourself. Awesome to see how the fish looks from year to year. Keep up the great work!

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem +1

      I appreciate it thank you! Hoping to see that fish again soon in someone’s pic!

  • @ericcruz2916
    @ericcruz2916 Před rokem +1

    What a fish!! That is a trophy of a lifetime!! Congratulations

  • @Allan79789
    @Allan79789 Před rokem

    Awesome! hearing that line snap as it swam around the hole near the end, gave me shivers. Super awesome that it has been caught four times. An acquaintance and I caught the same 33 inch walleye out of a river system, about a month apart. Catch and release works.

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem +1

      Yea, I obviously was quite nerved up when it would pop too 😂 .
      It definitely does. I hope I get to see a picture of him soon in someone else’s arms!

  • @FishingwithfreindsinAlberta

    Very good job , reeling in those giants. I see so many people have the drag set to tight , which will cause the line to break and you did it perfectly . I can feel how cold it was in your voice ! Your living the dream !

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      I appreciate it very much! Thank you! I’m sure I’ve done it wrong plenty, but that one I definitely did perfect to get him to the hole, foul hooked how he was and having the hook easily pop out. Again, thank you!

  • @brandonswensen7664
    @brandonswensen7664 Před rokem +1

    That’s awesome man. One on the bucket list for sure. 👍👍👍👍

  • @jdw2986
    @jdw2986 Před rokem

    Love it! I’ll continue to live vicariously!

  • @gladuec
    @gladuec Před rokem

    Oh man you got me so pumped for the ice!! I can’t wait congratulations once again Trent that’s freaking awesome!

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      Thanks buddy. Getting close! I sure hope I see your son hoisting up one of those flaming gorge monsters!

    • @gladuec
      @gladuec Před rokem

      @@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 yessir it’s safe to say he is hooked on ice fishing

  • @JoeHollandFishing
    @JoeHollandFishing Před rokem

    Phenomenal Fish Catch!!!! Congratulations that was fun to watch! Very cool there are pictures of him with other anglers, Nice catch and releases!

  • @steelhead6368
    @steelhead6368 Před rokem

    Just WOW... my jaws dropped. That was amazing man. Experience of a life time!

  • @adammead8197
    @adammead8197 Před rokem

    Fish of a lifetime indeed! Well done bud. Drilling a live well is a good idea for the health of the trout while you prepare for measurements and pics. I'm sure you know their eyes can freeze and can be shocked if out of water too long. Cheers

  • @rossnielsen2033
    @rossnielsen2033 Před 6 měsíci

    You freaking rock dude! What a fish!

  • @lawrencemartinez1448
    @lawrencemartinez1448 Před rokem

    Great I mean great fish and what a video I love that body of water can’t wait to get on there once again Trent you are the man

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      Thanks buddy! I think this year I’ll just hang out with you guys and drink whisky, and hope someone needs a fish lander! 😃

    • @lawrencemartinez1448
      @lawrencemartinez1448 Před rokem

      @@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 😂 sounds good to me

  • @desmondrivera1746
    @desmondrivera1746 Před rokem

    Awesome fish! Nothing like a big mac!Mac!!

  • @zachchristensen1394
    @zachchristensen1394 Před rokem

    This spoke to me!!! I’m a lake trout fisherman and when you said my knees are shaking now that was it…. Best feeling in the world had my dad look at me and say must be big cause your shaking lol… great upload amazing!!!

  • @thomasgrett3571
    @thomasgrett3571 Před rokem

    Just missed having a picture of the snow angel, thanks for taking me. Nice Fish.

  • @ChasingtheKraken
    @ChasingtheKraken Před rokem

    That intro grabbed me! Great fish and nice editing.

  • @rvoigt77
    @rvoigt77 Před rokem

    Outstanding fish!! That’s so cool

  • @Grayghost1969
    @Grayghost1969 Před rokem

    Amazing video as usual and tank of a fish. You got skills!

  • @Firestopthemadness
    @Firestopthemadness Před rokem

    Congrats brother! That was an awesome experience!

  • @curtisroberts8016
    @curtisroberts8016 Před rokem

    Wow. nicely done! Tough doing that by yourself!

  • @adrianpadilla332
    @adrianpadilla332 Před rokem

    Heck yeah awesome job fish of a lifetime its on my bucket list to catch a monster one day

  • @dbowtech6737
    @dbowtech6737 Před rokem

    Thanks for getting out of bed that morning, and sharing that story, wow what a lake trout.

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      HAHA! You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @dbowtech6737
      @dbowtech6737 Před rokem

      I know what its like being out on the lake with frozen hands fighting fish and tears in your eyes, but wouldnt trade it for the world

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      @@dbowtech6737 You got that right!

  • @wyhunter8578
    @wyhunter8578 Před rokem +2

    Dude this was an awesome video!! I don’t even ice fish but I loved it!

  • @elijahevans6168
    @elijahevans6168 Před rokem

    Dream fish 😭. Congrats on the insane catch!

  • @prestont5769
    @prestont5769 Před rokem

    Omg that thing is unreal!,, nice job dude!!

  • @kevinlarson2134
    @kevinlarson2134 Před rokem

    Hell yeah, I'll be looking to put a few more on the ice this winter also 🤙

  • @shawnstockton6143
    @shawnstockton6143 Před rokem

    Well done! What a giant!!!

  • @mikeforrester9554
    @mikeforrester9554 Před rokem

    Congrats Trent!

  • @bradheath2592
    @bradheath2592 Před rokem

    Congrats on a toad ! I know exactly what you were talking about with those hands . With theses temps coming it won't be long !

  • @bryantbirch311
    @bryantbirch311 Před rokem

    such a cool fish!! wow!!

  • @kylearnell2833
    @kylearnell2833 Před rokem

    Cool video! Good luck this year!

  • @elkskiutah8204
    @elkskiutah8204 Před rokem

    Amazing video. We headed up there tomorrow.

  • @thomascoufal9730
    @thomascoufal9730 Před rokem

    Congrats man! What a slab! Always dreamed of pulling a fish like that out of Blue Mesa when I was in college up there

  • @chrisjacka193
    @chrisjacka193 Před rokem

    What an awesome specimen man!!

  • @ManleyFisher
    @ManleyFisher Před rokem

    Sweet video dude the sound of that drag is amazing. I hope get get up that way from NM this year.

  • @1987garywilson
    @1987garywilson Před rokem

    Well done. Amazing Fish... returned for another day. thanks for sharing.

  • @justinsteward4439
    @justinsteward4439 Před rokem

    Absolutely AMAZING.......

  • @worldsfastestube7302
    @worldsfastestube7302 Před rokem

    Congrats what a fish you did an amazing job of videoing I'm 71 and I have arthritis in my hands from ice fishing but I always wore knee pads my two buds didn't and both have had knee replacements we use a ten inch auger and 2 holes 47 lbs my PB thru the ice my buds got a 54 and a 63 up here in Canada I feel your pain and excitement all our fish were 50 inches long just heavier no pics back then and the fish fed our families so good you released it no-one did back when absolutely great channel thank you

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for the kind words sir! I would love to see pics of those big fish, but like you said, there are none to have! I used to do the same with the 10” double hole. No I have an 8” auger so I make a triple!

    • @worldsfastestube7302
      @worldsfastestube7302 Před rokem

      @@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 Wow Trent what a quick response 3 holes Lucky shamrock what a great fish and video You have a huge channel found you on a short glad I did I'll Be watching come coffee time tomorrow CYU

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem +1

      @@worldsfastestube7302 I try to get back to everybody. Have quite a few fishing videos on here now. Lake trout are the best ones probably! Thanks again! Don’t forget to subscribe ;)

    • @worldsfastestube7302
      @worldsfastestube7302 Před rokem

      @@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 I did as soon as I seen your short watching you now

  • @jakekonrath1834
    @jakekonrath1834 Před rokem

    Awesome fishing!

  • @richardbartley2584
    @richardbartley2584 Před rokem

    Wow, Of a life time, you...da...MAN !

  • @jeremyanderson347
    @jeremyanderson347 Před rokem

    Awesome catch brother.

  • @fredcarpenter1027
    @fredcarpenter1027 Před rokem

    Holy shit, didn't expect that to come out of the hole 🤯👏👏

  • @seand4954
    @seand4954 Před rokem

    Man that thing is huge love it

  • @davidmanciero5465
    @davidmanciero5465 Před rokem

    That is truly a fish of a life time.

  • @Casey-lg3zw
    @Casey-lg3zw Před rokem

    Here it is another year and I find myself binge watching your videos again. Just getting anxious for the ice to come. It's been cold this year o hopefully soon.
    Nice footage and great catches. Jealous as usual. But 1 day I'll figure it out and master the catches like you.

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      Well I appreciate that very much! I’m glad you enjoy them! I’m sorry I don’t teach more on these videos. It’s quite a secretive game and I don’t feel comfortable doing so! Again, thanks for watching!

    • @Casey-lg3zw
      @Casey-lg3zw Před rokem

      @@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 honestly you have to keep secrets well, secret. Otherwise everyone would be doing it and the big fish become non existent.
      Everyone has pretty much the answers. But you know the answers can change day to day between presentations and locations.
      Each time I go to the gorge I get a little better with both. I'll put in the hours and eventually I'll gain the knowledge like you and the Diaz family to slam a couple of pigs here and there.
      I've had opportunities, but I missed some part of information, or did something wrong and learned to try again. And that my friend is why I keep binge watching your videos. When you get this far invested in to achieving your goals, you and your videos do teach a lot more than you know. Anyways I'll stay jealous, you stay slaying them monsters for the rest of us to watch.

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      @@Casey-lg3zw You are exactly right. Feel free to send me a message on any social media. I have no problem helping people out a bit if they have specific questions and have put their time in, like you. Sometimes the answer is “spend more time on the ice and it’ll happen”. Hahhaha!

  • @curtisharrison1607
    @curtisharrison1607 Před rokem

    This gets me amped up.

  • @780outdoors
    @780outdoors Před rokem

    That was a monster 😮 I could feel my hands freezing I know the pain.

  • @prestont5769
    @prestont5769 Před rokem

    Lol you gotta get a hut n heater to keep those hands warm😂😂 gotta love it

  • @Bobosfishingadventures

    Nice fish!

  • @douglasdeboerjr9867
    @douglasdeboerjr9867 Před rokem

    Let’s go happy you dropped this video

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem +1

      Thanks man! It sat idle for a long time!

    • @douglasdeboerjr9867
      @douglasdeboerjr9867 Před rokem

      @@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 one of the best fights I’ve ever seen and close to one of the bigges ever on you tube as well congrats

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem +1

      @@douglasdeboerjr9867 I wondered if I had the biggest on CZcams but I think I’m just short. Not that that matters really.

  • @darenbulow6810
    @darenbulow6810 Před rokem

    Awesome video

  • @Rigs__Rigs
    @Rigs__Rigs Před rokem

    Nice one man!!!

  • @joenelson1994
    @joenelson1994 Před rokem

    The celebratory snow angel! Hahahaha

  • @matthale3982
    @matthale3982 Před rokem

    Hell of a fish man. You should name that fish big sexy. That is awesome on the history of this fish. Congrats man.

  • @m3ga008
    @m3ga008 Před rokem

    massive head!!! congrats man

  • @braydenvolcic5711
    @braydenvolcic5711 Před rokem

    What a tank man the head on that thing was crazy looking

  • @bradyturnbull7851
    @bradyturnbull7851 Před rokem

    You’re the man!

  • @youngsgunsandfishing462

    Hope to get out there for the first time this year!

  • @blakeleonard3946
    @blakeleonard3946 Před rokem

    Nice fish!! Just curious what lake is this on?

  • @brandonkysar3852
    @brandonkysar3852 Před rokem

    Great job! Can you tell me what you were using for bait, jigging method, etc?

  • @thecuriousvida
    @thecuriousvida Před rokem

    What are you even?! 🤣 Congrats 👏

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem +1

      HAHA! I went a little wonky! Thank you!

    • @thecuriousvida
      @thecuriousvida Před rokem

      @@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 I would have gone wonky too! Your channel and videos are great! You deserve more subscribers bud! Keep doing what you're doing! Now I need to go fish Flaming Gorge haha ✌

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem +1

      @@thecuriousvida organic growth is a tough road! Thank you so much!

  • @FishingNorthernOntarioCanada

    WOW instant SUB for that Giant what a fish of a live time .. HATS OFF to you …👍👍 what body of water was that ?

  • @TheJesse1515
    @TheJesse1515 Před rokem

    Sitting here in Maine just hoping to break 30in…amazing fish dude. What’s your go to bait?

  • @Connor_king_outdoors
    @Connor_king_outdoors Před rokem

    You’re a badass dude!

  • @ridgemccoy2085
    @ridgemccoy2085 Před rokem

    Wild

  • @itsgotine
    @itsgotine Před rokem

    Amazing video!! Good thing you woke up that morning! Did you end up getting a replica made?

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      I never did. I got ahold of a couple world class taxidermists and none had a mold that big! A few guys seem to have a big enough mold but their artwork has been subpar.

  • @SleezyB22
    @SleezyB22 Před rokem

    Badass!!

  • @matteastman9373
    @matteastman9373 Před rokem

    Only commenting for some free TW gear. Besides that, that fish was a dink!😜

  • @cashavaritte7491
    @cashavaritte7491 Před rokem

    Wow Awsome what bait did you use

  • @jaxonking8866
    @jaxonking8866 Před rokem

    What a fish! Worth the cold hands after?

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      Oh yeaaaa! I mean especially 8 months later I’ve almost forgotten! Although watching this again last night I went “hmmm I’m not quite ready for that!” So definitely some serious pain.

  • @genoquist936
    @genoquist936 Před rokem

    Take me out this year lol!

  • @steveneddy9492
    @steveneddy9492 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Did you kill that fish.. kept him out to long

  • @longridgearchery
    @longridgearchery Před rokem +1

    Cute fish. Wait till you see mine….. you’ll be waiting a while.

  • @eugenedrozd4585
    @eugenedrozd4585 Před rokem

    Hard water trophy!

  • @Chris-pv7wg
    @Chris-pv7wg Před rokem

    Just curious, what weight line do you use and how long are your leaders?

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      25 lb braid necked down to 17 lb Fluoro. I make my leaders about 10 foot and then replace when they get to be about 4 foot.

    • @Chris-pv7wg
      @Chris-pv7wg Před rokem

      @@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 Thanks man! Amazing fish, I cannot wait to chase Macs again soon

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      @@Chris-pv7wg It’ll be here before we know it!

  • @zachreynolds3727
    @zachreynolds3727 Před rokem

    Awesome fish man any update on that pile you guys were working on?

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      I apologize…I don’t know what you’re talking about 😂

    • @zachreynolds3727
      @zachreynolds3727 Před rokem

      Sorry autocorrect got me. I was asking about that rod you were testing and had a couple of adjustments to make to it did they ever get ya a new prototype

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      @@zachreynolds3727 ahh! Yes! Honestly we were going to do a pole giveaway but I just didn’t feel comfortable as I just didn’t give their product the credit it deserved in the video. They are very impatiently waiting for an item to show up before they launch their website and everything. Aurora Rods!

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem +1

      @@zachreynolds3727 Hey Zach, this is no BS. You WON the giveaway of some gear! Get with me and we’ll coordinate what you want and what sizes! Can message me on Facebook or Instagram!
      CONGRATULATIONS!

  • @brandonsimkin4119
    @brandonsimkin4119 Před rokem

    What a fish. Glad you left in the warming of the hands. It’s funny when it’s not yours.

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      I’m glad you enjoyed it as I wondered if I shouldn’t taken that out after watching it back.

  • @actionnowoutdooradventures7937

    fun. looks like f/g res...

  • @steveneddy9492
    @steveneddy9492 Před 6 měsíci

    Your a Hero... LoL 🤣

  • @FargoNDRoland
    @FargoNDRoland Před rokem

    Nice

  • @codeblackwidow
    @codeblackwidow Před rokem

    Even if it was a record they couldn't record it because it was fowl hooked, but regardless a beautiful fish awesome job

  • @steveneddy9492
    @steveneddy9492 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice fish.. SHOULD NOT HOLD AGAINST YOUR COAT IT YAKES ALL SLIM OFF FISH NOT GOOD. AWESOME

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před 6 měsíci

      Can’t hold it against coat. Can’t put it on the ice. Can’t put it on a towel. Cant put it in hard plastic sled. Can’t hold it with fingers in gill plate. Can’t hold it with your off hand too far forward or it’ll crush his organs. Can’t hold it by the tail or it can break the tail. I know I know. I’ve heard it all. It’s amazing these fish survive ;)

    • @Adam-by8sn
      @Adam-by8sn Před 5 měsíci

      @@TrentWilliamsOutdoors1 What a smartass. Your comment is actually quite telling, you clearly handled that fish poorly if you’re getting this much flack. You know it too. Do better, or don’t post it on the internet. That’s a disgrace.

  • @steveneddy9492
    @steveneddy9492 Před 6 měsíci

    You took a lot of slim off that fish onto your coat. Hope he lives

  • @ericwilson3416
    @ericwilson3416 Před rokem +1

    Fish was out of the water for way too long!!

    • @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1
      @TrentWilliamsOutdoors1  Před rokem

      Next time I’ll be sure to not edit out the entire time he was in the water, for people like you.

  • @gaylonnewbold6216
    @gaylonnewbold6216 Před rokem

    Your scale is off, way off. If you put the measurements of your fish into the lake trout formula it works out to about 46 lb. I also know one of the guys you have pictured. He told me the fish was over 42 lbs. in 2019.

  • @warhmonger
    @warhmonger Před rokem

    OMG!!! I'm also freaking out!

  • @steveneddy9492
    @steveneddy9492 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Did you kill that fish.. kept him out to long