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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, […]

First Fishing Trip to the Barren Islands, April 2023

Our first fishing trip of 2023! We were planning to go to the Flat Islands, but the weather seemed good so we just went the whole way out to the Barren Islands. We caught some massive cod, but no halibut. This video is sponsored by PlainDirect.com, free classified advertising for everything homesteading and outdoors!

Kauai, Hawaii Helicopter Tour

While Chad and Tom were busy shooting things (a fine thing to do) I was off visiting Hawaii with my wife, Marlene, on our 20th wedding anniversary. With Tom and Chad looking after the shop, I knew my guns would be well taken care of and did not have to worry. We toured Kauai by…...

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Cap and Ball Revolver Tests: Part III

Tom and Chad put together a video while Matt is away…testing black powder revolvers. Actually, they get a bit side tracked and start testing everything else they can find. They shoot watermelons, gallons of ice cream, and more! This video is sponsored in part by www.PlainDirect.com… This content is for subscribers only.RegisterAlready a member? Log...

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What is Plain Direct? Why did Plain Direct start? Tom explains some information about the classified website, www.PlainDirect.com.

Cap and Ball Revolver Tests: Part II

Are cap and ball revolvers a good fit for your homestead? PlainDirect.com has sponsored this video for us to find out. Tom and Chad did some research with Cap and Ball revolvers while I was away on a trip. They chronograph two different barrel lengths, and cast some bullets. There is a Part III coming…...

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Hawaii, Kauai Hog Hunting

In February 2023 I flew to Hawaii with my wife, Marlene. We stayed on the island of Kauai. I did a little hog hunting while we were there, I only had a few hours to hunt. I did see some pigs, but didn’t get a shot. The video is a little boring, hence it is […]

Florida Iguana Hunting 2022

In 2022 we went Iguana hunting in South Florida! We harvested many iguanas, and had lots of fun doing it! Chad got around to editing it (I planned to a long time ago but didn’t get it done), and here it is. Sorry for the year long delay!… This content is for subscribers only.RegisterAlready a...

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Introduction to Cap and Ball Black Powder Revolvers Part 1

Cap and Ball Revolvers can be very useful! In most states you can have them shipped directly to your house. We review the most popular black powder revolvers, the Remington 1858 replicas. This video is sponsored by PlainDirect.com. To place a free classified ad, or to browse items for sale, including black powder revolvers, visit […]