Belfast, Ireland Sept 29-Oct 1

While in Belfast, we visit the Giant’s Causeway, as well as many other sights in and around Belfast…. This content is for subscribers only.RegisterAlready a member? Log in here...

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Galway, Ireland Sept 27-29, 2023

Here are some photos and videos of us and the sights around Galway, Ireland. We visit a McDonalds, the Cliffs of Moher, and more! Note that the videos and photos are arranged in chronological order, with the newest at the top and oldest at the bottom…. This content is for subscribers only.RegisterAlready a member? Log...

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Hi from France

October 2: 2023: This is my first blog post in years, I typically only do videos or photos, but I like writing better. Perhaps I’ll do more soon on the website, but I tend to write so many articles and other things that I get tapped out by the time it comes to update the […]

Europe Trip: Alaska to Kilkenny, Ireland (Days 1 to 4)

Our first leg of the trip: Alaska to Kilkenny, Ireland, and then halfway to Galway. We stop this gallery, right in the middle, at the only Amish/Mennonite bakery in Ireland. The next gallery will start in Galway, Ireland. Our trip started when we flew out of Anchorage on September 24, 2023, and will conclude, Lord…...

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Overnight Kodiak Fishing Trip July 2023 with Jerry

July 21 and 22, 2023, we took the boat to Kodiak Island. On the way Samantha caught a fish that was bigger than her! I (Matt) also reeled in a rather large Lingcod. It was a great trip on calm seas!… This content is for subscribers only.RegisterAlready a member? Log in here...

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Shane and Hope’s wedding

Below will be a frame to play the wedding for Shane and Hope. The wedding starts 1:00 PM Sept 1, 2023, Alaska time. Refresh this page as the time gets closer to the start time if the player is not yet visible.

Testing the AI Jig in Prince William Sound

We took the ugly AI jig to Prince William Sound to give it a test, and it actually caught some fish! A special thanks to I-Hunt for sponsoring this video. Through them, you can rent private land to hunt on, in many states across the US. For more information visit www.IHunt.com.

AI ChatGPT designed halibut fishing jig

My brother came to visit, he is a computer science major. He has taken some classes in artificial intelligence, so I asked him to use those tools to design a fishing lure. The result was a bit interesting, and made me think we are safe from robots, at least for a little while.

Trying out my new ROV

An ROV is an underwater drone. We try this out in Cook Inlet and see what is below us…

Under Halibut Cove

Some interesting underwater footage, taken in Halibut Cove, Alaska. This footage was taken on June 3, 2023.

Halibut Cove Fishing, June 3, 2023

Our youth group went hiking in Halibut Cove, and I was enlisted to haul everyone over. The last group made the wise choice to go fishing instead of hiking, and it just so happened I had fishing equipment on the boat! Click here for extra footage not included in this video.

A visit to Salty Lures, in Kenai, Alaska

We found Salty Lures to perform well, and we paid their headquarters a visit. These lures are sold in Bass Pro, Cabelas, Sportman’s Warehouse, Trustworthy Hardware, and other places up here in Alaska. A special thanks to PlainDirect.com, which offers classified advertising to Homesteaders and outdoor enthusiasts. Also thank you to Millertech, who makes batteries […]

East Chugach Island Sea Bass Fishing, 60 miles from Homer

On June 1, 2023, we tried out some Salty Lures and set our sights south to East Chugach Island, which is a two hour trip from Homer. Passing by the Port Chatham, we failed to see any Sasquatches, and then continued on into the Gulf of Alaska. We did catch quite a few sea bass, […]