I backpack. I fly fish. I backpack into remote locations to fly fish. Every now and again I day hike, bag peaks, and rock climb. One of my favorite times to backpack is winter. I love the outdoors and all the gear that goes along with it. I would like to start reviewing more gear but choose to be out adventuring on my free time. Furthermore, RU-vid is saturated with backyard talking head gear reviews. When I start reviewing all this gear I've aquired at least it will be gear I've used outside my backyard. Thank you all for stopping by my channel and if you love backpacking consider subscribing.
Thank you for your work. Great cinema and editing. Oh, and the fish. Your enthusiasm brought a smile, as I was gifted to live and fish Montana for six years.
Yeah it has been removed/repaired several times over the years. There is another one up there on a different peak. I haven't made the hike, so I don't know if it's a new one or the same old one on a new peak though.
Glad to see you back in the uintas. Sounds like you did quite well. I was at the same lake yesterday with my son-in-law and we only caught eight fish between the two of us. That lake is sure unpredictable.
It can be challenging. I was surprised and must have had good timing with a little luck. I didn't film much, but brought 12 to the net. Glad your out getting after it too.
Just discovered and subscribed to your channel. Very cool adventures. Have you ever found any old mines/cabins while in the high Uinta's? I like to document such sites.
Hey I appreciate the comment. I have actually came across a handful of old cabin structures over the years which are always fun to come across. I had several pinned on an old GPS once upon a time that were a ways off the beaten path.
I am really enjoying the peacefulness of your videos. I really hope you continue to make them and keep with the adventures. I need to learn to flyfish.
Hey thanks again. I do appreciate the comments. I've slowed down with the content but will always keep adventuring. I transitioned from spin fishing to the fly rod 7or so years ago and haven't looked back. It's worth the initial frustration.
This isn't the secret it used to be, but I managed some solitude on a busy weekend at the other lakes. I got away from outright naming anything that isn't extremely and obviously well known a few years ago. I appreciate the comment.
That lake has nice Brookies! I was on the other side of that area with Devin and Steve this weekend and fishing was red hot! Devin mentioned you and Jay were getting out. Nice catches! Fish on! 🎣
Nice to see you staying bent. It's been about three years since I fished that lake. Sucks about the rod. I broke one this week, but nowhere near as valuable as an Orvis.
It was fishing about as good as it ever has. The rod was a bummer. I've broke too many Orvis's, which shouldn't be breaking the way they do. Who knows, maybe it's something I'm doing.
Nice you landed one! I got one on first night in there, but three strips it was off, then nothing the rest of the weekend. Still fun to be out down there. Good to see you out!
Thanks brother. I do plan on getting out a lot this year. I was pretty low and around 8,300. The hard snow line was around 9,000 but it's melting fast. There is going to be a lot opening up in the next couple weeks.
I didn't go to the third bridge, but there was little to no snow up to the second. The snow is melting fast and I believe the big snow line starts around 9000
I Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment. I'm headed up in weeks to one of my favorite early season spots and hoping for a dry camp and fish in the creek.
Which lakes were these? I didn’t hear you name them but I certainly may have missed it. Sorta reminded me of Thompson Lake and Sea Lion Lake on the east side of Cyclone Pass. Some of it looked a little like the Four Lakes Basin too.
Love your vids BB. They're always so relaxing and tranquil. Very enjoyable. So what were the Grayling hitting? Looks like you switched to a mosquito... was that what you had on to begin with? Grayling a beautiful fish! Caught my first last year!
Hey thanks my friend. I'm getting excited the snow is finally melting so I can get back up here. Oh geez, This was too long ago for me to remember what I was using. They are not very pick in this lake and eat just about anything. Yes, Grayling are fun to catch.
Wow, what a peaceful and satisfying experience. Nothing better than being in the mountains, and when you have the place mostly to yourself... that's even better! Enjoyed this!
One thing I never understand about people who camp in big campgrounds is they go camping but are surrounded by tons of people who are probably blasting music and being loud... I go camping not just to get into the forest, but also to get AWAY from others!
@@Quake120 I can certainly relate to that. I'm getting better as I get older, but even hearing a human voice when I'm out can get triggering. Numerous times I've hiked 5 plus miles to a lake to camp, then 5 more because there was already somebody there. I don't mind a neighbor every now and again and almost expect it these days, as long as they act decent. I also understand that not everyone can pack miles into the forest, nor do they enjoy being alone in the forest. Heck, you and I may very well be the weird ones as we seek isolation in the mountains and I'm good with that. Cheers.
@@thebackpackblazer3973 I live in Utah and this video is making me want to go up into the Uintas... It has been many years since I was up there and last time it was at Smith&Moorehouse, so not really that far into them. It's still beautiful up there! Lately with the insanity of every day life these days, what with being constantly bombarded with information and being connected at all times, I have this strong desire to just go up in the mountains and just be alone next to a fire cooking a nice fish I have caught, nobody else around.
Yeah, they can and sure do. A season or two before I went back it was kicking out large trout, but that was on the heels of several less than ideal Winters. I heard it had winter killed before I went, but decided to see for myself.
Be very careful in the fall! When I was 14 I was caught in a blizzard Sept. 20th, while bringing our cattle off the Uintas. Came very close to freezing to death.
The Spanish were all over the Uintas. One day while gathering cows I found what looked like a rock oven. I was told that's where they melted down their gold and silver ore.
Yeah there is a lot of history up there. A few years back I was in a pretty remote area a mile or so from the trail and came across a couple treasure hunters canvasing the area with metal detectors looking for treasures.
Thompson Lake and Sea Lion Lake both look like a hard pass for me. I've seen them on the map, and thought about trying to visit them one day. Watching your videos made me change my mind.
I'd say i'm right there with you and will never go back. But, I've said that before and found myself wondering back there once again. Cyclone pass is easy, probably one of the easier passes. But the boulders are nasty. Tons of spiders strung up between them too.
