Great work. Just a tip if nobody has mentioned it yet. You can put zip ties on your doors. Then you will know if someone has tampered with your pots. You can get different coloured ones so you know they are yours 👌

Matts, you should try tying the bait bag to the bottom of the pot. ChrisPFish had a video where we saw crab eating the bait from the outside of the trap in his underwater cam. If you tie it to the bottom where your 5lb weight is, it should ensure that no crab can eat the bait without first climbing in the cage.

I love that you show it how it is, no frills. Thanks for the great content once again!

The adrenaline rush when you’re hooked up and not paying attention to how to net properly. lol

love how you went from rock fishing to small boat to big boat very impressive

I love how simple and well edited your videos are, it makes them easy to watch but also fun and engaging

King salmon fishing is my favorite fish to fish! Watching you catch them brings back so many memories! You are living the life that's for sure

And 5 years later here you are . Amazing bro . Have learned so much, seen exciting environments and cooking spots on the spot !!!!

One zip tie on each pot door will , keep them secure . 🙂

You got me into ocean fishing and ever since it’s been my favorite type of fishing. I got a hoodie and it’s a lot more wind resistant than I thought it would be. Got to wear it on a charter this morning in 40* weather and rain and I wasn’t cold in the slightest plus the jigs produce big time 👍🏼

matt i give you props for the way you handle your bussiness by yourself you do a hell of a job thank you

Finally a new video ! Your videos are calming to me and love to watch a new video everytime !

I may seem okay, but deep down I want to see a lobster catch and cook 😏

I know they're oversaturated and people don't follow fishing rules but I'd love to see a pier video where you're just chillin' takin it easy and talking bout whatever. Kinda like a Fishing/Vlog mix especially with your choice of relaxing tunes.

Dang man I love your videos so much and I have watched a ton of them. I love that you do everything solo and just enjoy the solitude and your surroundings and every minute of your adventures. You inspire me. Thanks for being you👍

I really enjoy how real you keep your content!

Hell yeah I caught my first salmon on my kayak at Pigeon Point last week! I hope to see you out there sometime I've fished with Die Hard fishing and all of them

I was screaming when you couldn’t get that king😂 thank god you got it though

I remember you saying the cage door is closed as you drove off to drop another pot. It is possible that someone could pick up and take your crab. It’s not a coincidence that a few of your pots were open. Perhaps next time, salmon fish around your crab pots. Like troll in square lines around your pots, and keep an eye out for boats coming around your pots. 🤷🏻‍♂️

My pops got some of your merch for him and I and man is it comfortable, thanks fisherman’s life 👍🏼👍🏼 -BAD waters fishing

The Shimano Tekota's are awesome. We use them on the Great Lakes for salmon. I haven't done any maintenance on them yet even after 15 years!!

You chill as hell. Hope your hip is healing well bruh. Let's go.

I always got seasick. One Dr. told me to load up on B- complex at least a week before going out on a boat. It works. Don't get sick anymore.

We took tuna sandwiches out there for lunch. And we had 7 up soda in a ice cooler, bag of Fritos corn chips and fruits, corn on the cob. For some reason, if one of us got sea sick, we felt so much better after eating a lunch of these items. The cold 7 up really helps. Any lime soda works fine. Nice fish 🐟

It was a pleasure to meet you in person yesterday and excellent videos 🙏

Your videos get me through the winter. Jealous. Also your swivels are nice. I picked up a bunch. Love the channel.

you can tell homie got caffeine in his system for this one, haha... love you Matts!

Here's a handy trick on your winch. When you're undoing the wraps on the winch, if you pull the line straight up vs. unwind them, this works much faster and easier.

I always kept the intestines and parts that I don't use for food for bait bags for my crab traps, freeze them in a container and use the brick in a bag

Let's go I'm in the top ten comments!! Watching your videos gets me excited for the salmon in my area!! You always make your videos with us in mind I have yet to see anybody else who puts the effort you do and I commend you for it thank you so much!! And Tight Lines!!

I think the seal found your cages and was trying to get through to the fish.

Buy a weird color zip tie and just tie your cages shut. If someone opens it you'll know. Not many people will have hot pink zip tie on their boats lol.

You the best Matt. I been rocking with you for years. Love your videos and you are number one.. Detroit City 👊🏿

You’re the gate away from reality all of us need.

That ride home??? Perfect Matt's. Blessings brother.

Love your channel bro. Man l wish I had a boat like that to go fishing every day. You are so lucky bro.

The jelly fish are on to your ways lol

Commercial closures are a good thing. There were multiple whale entanglements from what I read. If all commercial fisheries were closed for a few years, there would be a ridiculous recovery of sea life the likes of which our country has never seen.

All kinds of entanglements down there huh? First Will now the whales...

Great trip. Tricky netting the fish when solo. I can sense your excitement when catching the salmon. Lots of adrenaline pumping through your veins.

Great catch fast limit I'm definitely going to see what my next fish have been eating next time

If you think guys are messing with your crab traps, use a couple zip ties in different colors other then black to close your traps up. Then if you pull it and they aren't on the trap you know people are messing with it

Thanks for all the information good fishing🎣🤙🏾

With your raymarine system you should put in an autopilot. It’s easy to install. You’ll love it!

u r so brave to brave it out in the open water 😊 awesome content

The pier we crab from mostly has Red Rock Crabs. They're a lot more work, but they taste great! Just keep the biggest ones.

The more a mountain person is found the farther up into the hills they go, nothing to be afraid of as long as you keep away from there.stake. I believe mountain people are out there.

everytime we drop pots out of bodega we have about half our traps robbed. seems like its getting more and more common

You should do a video just showing your progression since you started youtube. You have grown so much since I started watching your channel whenever you were just starting out making crab snares! Also a video showing the gear and equipment you keep on the boat would be cool.

the Tekota is a great reel, though IDK of a Shimano Reel that sucks…I haven’t found one yet. I eBay Calcuttas, Trinidads, Tekotas & TLDs of new and used varieties & have way too many. they make me happy when they’re loaded up in my rod holders and even happier when I hook, reel in & land fish.

Get a few marine grade locks for your crab traps..... we had to do that awhile ago, suddenly we had crab in the traps again.

I cant wait to get out this season bro! Working on an epic boat build right now!

I learned to fish by watching your videos

Seems like you might want to attach a float to your net. I feel like it’s only a matter of time before it ends up in the water. Also have you considered adding a kicker to your boat? I’m sure it would save you some money on gas and it’s good to have a backup if you’re going to be running out 20mi, just a thought.

Did this man just say there was a "Will entanglement"?!

I prefer to use a metal bait cage attached to the bottom centre of the crab trap with aluminum carabiner-type clips. Also, zip-tie the drop sides of the trap in place, because then they can't accidentally open up if it hits the seafloor wrong. We did once have a seal open up the zip-tie on one side. We know it wasn't a human because we were Right There the entire time and we saw the seal.

those damn crab pirates bro

was out there too. Got 5 on the day for 4 people but took us until 12 to get our first

Hope to get out this season in the bay, this video getting me excited

If you put that type of crab pot out you need to zip tie it, That happens every time if you don't.

Your net is freaking the fish out. Too bright. Flashy Gold coming right at them. Get a Scotty net All Black. Scotty back in the 1980's used to make a net with the rim painted powder sky blue to match the water those were the best if you can find an old one.

Man I have not got to catch a salmon or a halibut yet but it’s in the bucket list lol thanks for all the tips and tricks keep it coming lol

SWEET BRO ! LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL !

Keep up the great work my man! Loving the videos.

Excited for fall salmon fishing. Cheers

Lol netting your own fish can be tough! They same the fifth time is the charm!

*orders a cheeseburger* I had a dream yesterday that they forgot pickles

I’d recommend fastening the downrigger down when running. There’s a lot of vibration created and it could cause the screws to back themselves out or loose a nut (if bolts were used which I’d recommend) or potentially snap depending on the style and strength of the screws and how good you have it mounted whether you used a piece of wood for backing or had a solid object to screw into. On the downside if it’s mounted super securely be weary of snagging your downrigger ball as something has to give and break in that situation could be potentially dangerous/expensive. Tight lines my guy and quality knots

This was great. As always

This guy is so dialed in. FISH ON

Always a pleasure to watch your show 👍 May I ask do you keep your boat in a marina or storage or your house ? I live in a town home, but cannot keep a boat here. So thinking of using storage yard .

Hey man put a little zip tie on the cage doors. The you will always know if tampered with

I usually put a small weight about 10’ down my line when I’m using poly rope

Always great to see !!! Great video can’t for the next one!!!

*Limits within Minutes!!!* HELL YEAAUUHHH!!

put a cable tie on the doors, you will know for sure if someone is hitting your traps before you

sea lion tried to open the cages

You make it look easy 👍

Good to see you stay positive. It does seem like someone messed with your traps.

Famous last words lol, I snag and ill be like im not casting that spot again, 2 min later ......

Thanks for sharing!

We used colored zip ties to see if our pots have been tampered with

You are the Old Man in the Sea...lol

Quick limit! You make it look easy.

Phenergan for seasickness one before you go to bead

Nice work!!!

commercial boats get hundreds of tons, and the recs get 2 fish

I love salmon. Make some salmon candy. On my crab pots, I use a spring loaded hook with a ten pound pull. I hated to lose my crabs because of a weak hook. Life's too short to lose your catch.

Hell yea! Let’s eat! Going after tuna next month in SD from Oakland!

I forgot my net one time and found out that you can gaff a Salmon if your sure it's a keeper.

Bro.. Just ran into your channel yesterday! Its pretty entertaining! Bro any suggestions? Im not really a fisherman but I'll be in North Carolina next month. Any tips on surf fishing ? Lol. Just noticed i was on the wrong phone

salt water use salt ice, keeps the fish cold longer..

OH MY GOD, SERIOUSLY?!? Horror show. Everytime!

Is it possible to install a lock of some sort on the crab traps? And maybe a GoPro too haha

flouro bumper to braid. I should try that. My line pops off all the time

If you’ve ever seen the package bomb trap video you should do something similar to your crab traps. Catch those thieves

use ganged hooks, no matter where the fish bites, its hooked.. :)

Where is all the new catch clean and cooks at

love your vids man, keep up the great content!

Check the regs, your yellow float does not comply as I understand. If I tangle in poly it's getting cut, don't run poly - or weight it at least. Nice catch, thanks for the upload!