14-Day Wilderness Fishing Trip | A 50-Lake / 240km Journey through Quetico (FULL)

The odd person will ask why repost old content? New content is preferred, of course, but there are a lot of reasons for reposts. If a repost is not of interest, I get that too. If you want to try to avoid them, if it says FULL in the title it's almost certainly a repost. But here's the case for making them: -Most of all, prior to 2021, everything I did was in Windows Movie Maker. This leaves a lot to be desired for me as an editor and for an audience as well. I have way more control now with Resolve, especially with respect to audio. -This video in particular we really wanted to repost because of the frame juddering from the camera malfunction. In Resolve, I was able to correct this to a large degree. -Reposts come 1.5-2 years after an original series. I don't think most people will remember a video that well after that amount of time and it's almost like watching something anew. -Moreover, the channel grows a lot in that timeframe and most new subs don't go through the back catalogue. This brings it to the surface for those people and likely a much larger audience as the algorithm increasingly recognizes a channel with time. -A generally tighter edit. This is 2h19m vs the original series totaling 4 hours. It's edited from scratch, not just a straight repost of the originals, and has a better pace. -I haven't been out lately so I time reposts to fill gaps. -I used to split trips up into multi-part series but I don't like that anymore and want to provide full version edits of longer trips. -It's a fun escape for me to edit in winter, and hopefully a nice break for viewers in winter to see a summer trip 🙂

Update 134 days no drugs or alcohol thank you for your videos they really help after a long day dealing with two little kids really nice to wind down to

Stumbled upon your videos last week and have watched many of them since then. My late husband and I did the BWCA in the same fashion as your Quetico trip. Your video has brought back a lot of memories for me and I thank you for that. I am now 70 and my husband would have been 76. He was a US Forester and worked many places here in the US and just loved the outdoors just like you do. You and Erin remind me of my husband and I and the trips we took. We spent two weeks in the BWCA, two weeks on the Allagash in Maine and two weeks on the Green River in Utah down to the the confluence of the Colorado river. We also had many shorter trips all over the US most every weekend. I would like to make a few recommendations if I may. Love to see you with a dedicated bow or stern line, one you can detach when needed but one you can tie off on a tree, rock or brush to keep your boat safe. I would also like to suggest getting "Crazy Creeks" to use as you paddle or when you are on shore. They are lightweight, easy to pack, and can save your back either while in the boat or when on shore. One thing we did for our longer trips is pack a small "ER" kit that might help you when out in the willywags. I went to my Doc's and asked for an antibiotics script for Giardia, and another for any general infection such as a bladder infection or wound infection. I also asked for a more potent pain killer in case of a bad ankle sprain or fracture. Just enough to get you to civilization and professional help. The other two things in that kit were an eye kit and a tooth kit, both small and packable but invaluable when necessary. You may never need these, but to have them when needed is golden. You have lifted my spirits and reminded me of times past, and for that I am truly grateful. I look forward to many more videos from you and I paddle along with you as I watch. Many thanks.

My son did this trip a couple of times with a bunch of friends in the early 2000's He passed away in 2010, he was always so pumped when he completed these trips. It always brings a smile to my face when I think about these trips and the accomplishment of him and his friends completing them! Great content - Thank you Mike 🇨🇦 🍁 👍

I loved Erin's innocence losing the net.. I felt so bad for her, but at the sane time it was hilarious... Certainly frustrating for John.. Classic!

I've said it before but it bears repeating, I love your photography/videography. The stars, the caterpillar, the beaver and loons, underwater shots, and sunsets/sunrises. All excellent and nice variety. Thanks so much for putting this on YT for us to see.

You two are an example of what a true relationship should be! Enjoying mother nature together when possible and going home after a tough long adventure and can still stand to be around each other! Awesome adventure and video! Thanks

you guys are such a joy to watch.

These videos are like a soothing balm for the mind and soul during these challenging times you two. Really appreciate your creating and posting them. Next best thing to being out on a trip imo.

As a Spaniard myself and keen fisherman I always dreamed of a journey around the northern forests of Alaska and Canada. Those gorgeous places have magic to me as if they were a heavenly paradise on Earth. Hearing those names like British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan…one lake after another with tens of beautiful islands to explore where to set up your tents and sleep gazing the stars. Those clean waters and currents with plenty of fish: a pike now then several smallies on a row then a number of gorgeous golden walleye… and even largemouth so far North! And the icing of the cake in the form of lake trout. Clean water to drink, good fish to eat, healthy fruit like blueberries all around to enjoy… Those gorgeous dawns with the bird’s sound… those gray heavy loaded clouds heralding a storm… A dream come true, definitely a dream come true. My English listening skill isn’t very good and I missed much of the meaning of your talking. Yet I don’t turn on the subtitles because I am raptured by such an immense beautiful scenery and that’s what matters the most to me: not to be woken up and distracted from such pleasure. Quite a fortunate discovery having discovered this channel.

When you and Erin camp together…..my favorite videos. She seems game for anything. You are a really lucky guy!

Thanks Jon, this is pretty much what I needed after reading the news all day. I'm very sad today and this brought a genuine smile to my face. Look forward to your content all the time.

Love the respect for each other, the land, and the wildlife. Your videos are magic and calm my soul. Many thx 🙏🙂

The camera work and editing in this is just incredible. Subject matter? Goes without saying. You guys should be proud of the service you are doing to mankind and nature. Thanks for (re)posting.

Thank you for posting this incredible account of your trip to Quetico. Your cinematography and laid-back approach to storytelling is phenomenal. I also appreciate the sparing use of music. It's truly transformative and puts the viewer with you all in the environment. My buddy and I have been doing an annual trip to Quetico for the past ten years but new babies and other factors mean we're missing our trip this year! Your video was the perfect substitute to transport me back there and get my excited for next year's trip. Have camped on Blueberry Island a few times, it's a beautiful site. I also recognized a few of your other sites on Pickerel and other spots along the journey. Such a beautiful place to camp and explore. I can tell you that Snapping Turtles are a common visitor near the campsites in Quetico. Most likely folks are feeding them so unfortunately they're pretty habituated to the campsites. They're super fun to watch though! Loved the moment with the lost net too. I dropped a fishing rod last year just north of Quetico lake so I can relate to that experience! Frustrating but cheers to you both for landing fish without it. Anyway, I'm very glad to have found your channel and am looking forward to more content! Maybe we'll see you on the trail one day! Cheers!

Erin is such a laid back , easy going , mellow woman !!!!!!!!!

Oh what a glorious journey, twisted ankle, poison ivy and all. What memories you have made for yourselves. Having been a solo canoist in my younger years, I delighted in every single call of the loon, every ripple of water upon stone, every moment of quiet solitude. I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel this past week. Thank you for posting this video in full length. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.

Just booked a 16 day solo trip to quetico for this summer. So excited by this

Blooming brilliant! Your vids are medicine for the soul and your country is specatular. Thankyou for sharing. Greetings from Aus

Sweet ‼️ Saturday Morning Lost lakes‼️👌✅. SOLD. 🇨🇦