I used to watch you religiously a few years ago, so glad that this video popped up in my feed and so happy to hear you have a family now. Only merch I bought from a content creator was the same fisherman’s life shirt you were wearing in that clip from 6 years ago

The crab "HEY!" caught me so off guard, and made me crack up, hahaha. Merry Christmas

14:15 - hahahaha that was perfect. i watched it like 5 times. i normally hate added in sound effects, but that was flawless and felt like the crab actually said it

Lol! Dude the crab yelling "HEY!" Scared the shit outta me hahahaha.

I like seeing old vids chopped in with the new ones so we can see Matts progression from a fresh faced kid into a true surly fisherman. Happy Holidays!

Years ago as a boy along the coast w Dad and sisters. Along the rocks, an area where folks slipped off the rocks and drowned every year. I slipped. I remember trying to turn around and scratch a ledge. Found one feet above a rough ocean. Scared AF. Dad got two local fisherman to help. They tied their sweaters into a rope and pulled me up. Saved my life. Be safe brother while alone.

it actually took me a minute to realize that im watching this channel for like 6 years, maybe more who knows, never noticed it, but almost never missed watching a new video on the day of upload, usually comes out when im having dinner so i get to watch fisherman's life and eat dinner at the same time which is honestly great. this channel also got me addicted to eating fried fish with butter on rice with avocado lol also bought the lingcod hoodie when it just came out, still use it to this day from time to time and its the only piece of merch i got from a youtuber so far.

the quality content and the efforts behind it from the OG is just chef's kiss. more blessings to you.

Man, talk about a throwback with that old video. I remember when you first posted that way back when. What a journey

Has it been that long since I've been watching you? WOW!! And you also did 2 annual meet and greet festivals.. So happy to watch you thru our journey as we all live vicariously thru you.. Merry Christmas

I like mixing up the crab butter with garlic butter right in the shell, mix it up well so the crab butter isn't so chunky. Then use the crab shell as a bowl to dip the crab meat in.

Not worried about rebar, worry about the dirt you put it in giving way. By hammering in that second rebar you just help split the rock or dirt you put it in. Google feather and wedges thats how we split rock.

We have been watching your vids since you started here. So many great adventures you took us on. Looking forward to many more. Congrats on your success Matts! Happy Holidays!

Been watching your vids for years and you put me onto fishing. Moved to norcal for a bit and been freshwater fishing for trout. Been tying knots that I learned watching your channel. Thanks for the knowledge man!

I remember that video!!! But not from the day it released, more like 3-4 years back when i stumbled upon it when i binged watched your videos 10 at a time everyday lol. I love the success you found and i wish you the very best more to come!!

Your channel is amazing. I’ve been watching for the last year or two and you along with other Bay Area KZfaqrs have influenced me to start crabbing and I’ve even been out in the ocean on my kayak fishing for rockfish. I’ve got goals for a halibut and a ling during 2023. Great content

Just have to drop this, always have and always will love your videos. You've been a huge motivation along with my uncle for me fishing and I'll always appreciate that. Would be awesome to see you make it to the midwest for some fishing sometime, especially through the ice!

I was around 18 when I started watching you like 7 years ago. That's trippy. Through all the hard times adulthood brought, at least I can expect you to be happily fishing.

I can’t believe how much time has past since I started watching you. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family

You’re the best fishing youtuber bro. Love your content and ty for showing us your friends KZfaq pages as well, much appreciated. Keep doing you and wish you have a healthy and even more prosperous new years

Hey man, I've been watching your channel for a few years now and I just wanna say congratulations, I love the content and the wholesomeness of it all. Thank you. Keep posting. :)

Matt, what a journey of 6 years. Proud of you Bradda. Much love and cheers to a strong 2023.

you welcome mate being here since that video. your videos are alwas worth the watch. carry on doing what you do and we will remain here supporting you

3 kid crew!!! Congrats on all the success. I watch even though I’ll never fish anywhere close to the west coast. I just love fishing adventures. Happy new year!!!

Amazing content! On cold days like this one I imagine the beautiful places you fish and enjoy it through your eyes just for a minute, it’s really cathartic to see such cool sights and learn so much consistently from your channel! Great work 👍🏼👍🏼

Matt I have been watching you for years. I've been talking about grabbing your merch for months and Christmas rolls around and my girl got me one of your hoodies. I usually don't care for Christmas gifts but man I was so damn happy to get it. Fisherman's Life FOR LIFE! Keep up the great content in the new year and I cannot wait to see more of your fishing adventures.

Congrats my man & many more videos to come! We love you & your videos bro, keep it up 👍🏼

So crazy that I've been watching you for at least 6 years. God bless you Matt!

Thanks for the holiday vid Matts. Grew up fishing Del Valle with my grandpa so I’m still waiting for another Del Valle video! Lol cheers bro and happy holidays to you, Sarah, and all the baby anglers 👍🏼

Omg I haven’t fished in 3 years! I started because of you then I found my love. Congrats and let’s have another great year.

I remember watching that video when it came out. Good times man I’m glad your still making videos!

6 years wow will always continue to follow and watch your videos matts you are an inspiration to all.

what a journey indeed matts! thanks for all the content along the way!

must be 4-5 years ive been watching you now I actually remember watching that first video many years back what a journey man could always tell you'd take off great content and never over the top just a real dude living his best life we love to see it man keep up the excellent work :D

I’m fairly new to your channel, introduced by Outdoor chef life. I really appreciate the shot where it shows you climbing down. Can’t imagine the effort it takes to make sure you get those shots and also how tedious it is. I’m very thankful to have come across your channel.thanks for showing us all over nor cal

I remember watching that exact video you put in the video lol used to watch you way more all the time but I’m at college now and barely have time to watch but always loved the content keep it up! Love to see how far you’ve come

Great road Matt. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.

I remember your old video! Love all of your videos, keep it up! 💯

Merry Christmas bro, thanks for all the content over the years

Merry Christmas man, glad you're still around.

That last shot Matt climbed to the top of the cliff, probably dropped his gear up top, climbed back down to get the camera and some more gear and then climbed back up. The things he does for a great video is outstanding!

bruh.something about that 6 yr ago mention was touching. being a big fan of your channel has given me inspiration and has been the starting point for some of my adventures!!! Tight LLines buddy!!!

This is so awesome brother. You're content means alot to people you deserve all the amazing blessings you and yours have received. God bless you and yours brother 🙏. Take care and have a incredible holiday season.

Merry Christmas Matt & Family, you ROCK. Just shared your latest post to my brother. We are both here in the South Bay, San Jose, Ca. & we are getting ready to fish the coast! 🇺🇸🎄🎁🎄🇺🇸

Hope you and yours have had wonderful Christmas. Thanks for the great videos.

i was thinking about that same old video, or something like that, similar when you and your friend from work ate some fish cooked in banana leaves. I thought about how long i've been watching you and i know its been about 6 to 7 years, and i thought about your growth as well and you did pretty damn good for yourself, i felt proud of you. Wishing i could do something similar with my life and turn things around as well. I just think about it like, "Damn, I've been watching you for a long time." Glad you could refresh my memories on how long it's been, and i'm happy to still be here enjoying your videos.

I’ve been watching you since like 2000 subscribers and have learned a lot and definitely enjoyed them all since then. Really appreciate all the videos and what you have shared,it’s been awesome and I’m sure it will continue to be. Thanks for all.

Dude those are STILL videos I go back to rewatch and those are from when I discovered you, been crazy miss the old days!

Thanks buddy for sharing your videos, lots of information on fishing 👍👍

just keep checking the domoic acid hotline, they're on it. if mussels are safe, viscera of crab and lobster should be fine. tip for mussels: put them in a cooler with some cookie cooling racks or some other rack with some as clean as you can get seawater, then give them wheat bran or flour, or pretty much anything. they filter it through within a couple hours and expel their waste (sand and nasty stuff) and it makes them taste way better. I actually do the same thing with my crab although it's not necessary.

Happy New Year Matts!!! The Crab Butta is so good Bro!

Merry Christmas Matt, great job well done

always wanna make a KZfaq career out of fishing but never pushed hard enough, and I am so happy for you my guy. Merry Xmas to you and the fam

It’s been a fun ride Matt! I’ve watched almost if not all of your vids, been with you since 200k followers

First thing to watch on Christmas. Merry Christmas to everyone.

I love your videos bro I’ve been watching your vids for like 4 years now and my favorite videos are the ones where you go camping and catch trout and cook it there

Woah. Its been 6 years?! I still find the videos relaxing... here's to more years for your channel!!

Merry Christmas to you and your family Matts.

I really love your content Matt. I never get bored of watching your videos and I don't even fish!

I remember those days... Glad you are still out there kickin it dude!

I remember that video and to still watch you now and see the progress you have done. I am inspired to do better in life and try to be more consistent. But it's hard because of all the trials and tribulations.

You and your precarious rock climbing gives me such ANXIETY!

Thank you Matt’s for the inspiration. You da man!

Love ya man love your positivity

I’ve been following for 2 years , all off a random KZfaq suggestion and I’ve been hooked since no pun intended 😂

Love watching your videos man, so glad you were able to make a career out of it!

Thanks Matz. Happy holidays.

I been watching you since I was a kid and im almost 19 years old it's crazy to see the heights and I wish you the most success keep doing your thing😊💯🐟🐠

Been around from back then...it's been a pleasure.

My girlfriend bought some of your merchandise for me for Christmas. You are the best fishing KZfaqr ever and please keep doing your thing. Also hopefully I can make it to the next street fair. Happy holidays brother.

Thanks for keep doing videos, i just love it

I definitely remember all those journeys been subscribed over 6yrs here.

proud of you my guy still one of the best out there keep it up

That crab yelling "hey" had me rolling 😂😂😂

Merry Christmas y'all have a good one

Good to see your life change for the better and 6 years isn’t even that long ! You got a lot of story left

Merry Christmas,Awesome sandwich!

I've been watching for that long? Holy cow time flies. Great video buddy!

Matt has inspired me and my closest buddies to get out and fish more. My grandpa was an avid fisherman and passed when I was just a baby. I legitimately feel his spirit when I'm out there fishing smiling down on me.n

Thanks so much for posting such a realistic video

Matts thanks for the Holiday drop 🤝🏻 And yes I remember that episode, but 6 yrs back , wow ⏳✈️ , I remember your eyes 👀 when you sprinted for your go pro , classic moment

You're at the heart of the SF fishing community. Can't believe that was 6 years ago!

Merry Christmas thank you for the video ❤

Been watching your vid for a few years now and I am so so so glad you've finally come around to the crab butter thing. That's my favorite part of eating crab and lobster while every white person around the table wretch in disgust until they try it years later and explain to me why it's so good.

5-6 years ago I remember I approached you at city sports, telling you I was your biggest fan LOL. Its nostalgic that youre back here! Great vid

Ordered my first hoodie off your site! Hopefully it comes soon. Love your videos man

Nice video. Glad you got that crab to make a video with. ❤️🦀👍

Maybe 6 years ago I subscribed it's crazy how much iv learn cause these videos you do a good job man stay safe out there it be careful I remember when you came there an found the ladder lol....

Matt, put the rods on your pack and use two hands. Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Matt!

Bro we came a long way, happy holidays bro to you an your ohana from Hawaii 🤙🏻💯❤️

Love the video, very motivated. Anythings possible. MC.

Awesome way to start a new year man yo i swear i saw you one day in san diego in national city at a walgreens lol maybe you remember if it was you 😄 Have a blessed new years Matt bless you and your family bro 🙏🏽

Happy New Year, Bro!

Great video as always. That kelp crab was so cool. I didn't know they existed.

Love your content ! Even after all these years 😆 keep it up! All the way from new zealand

Awesome job bro!!!! Love your videos

man little do you know how these videos make my day

Thanks Matt needed Fishermans Life video today.

HOOOOK SHOT! Hahahaha bro never change 😩 remember that video from 2016 like it was yesterday. Almost shed a tear! Proud of your growth brother stay safe as always