I've told my mom "love ya" a bunch of times, but I don't remember when I really thanked her for anything last time. I'll do so tonight. Prayers to your family and take care.
Man, I couldn't understand it any better, I went through the exactly same story with my dad. One day he had kinda stroke, one week later we found out he had this grade 4 gliobastoma tumor in his brain. We fought together as a family for 2 years and as you said: it's way too hard to see this member of your family like powering off each day. Finally my dad past away on my birthday so, I send you all my positive energy left that I built during all this process. I'm a big fan, for a long time and thanks to my dad because he liked and he tought me how to fish. In his honor, I wish you the best, always my friend. From Chile with love 🇨🇱
Damn man. I can't imagine. My Mum means the world to me, I don't know what I'd do without her. I wish you and your Mum all the best. Time to go give my Mum a hug.
Your story makes me glad that I took my dad out trout fishing at least once and had my mom cook it at the campsite. The fishing was unforgettable and the trout never tasted so good. I would have never went out for a catch and cook if it wasn't for you
Prayers to your family. I just went through a similar situation with my mother in February-March. Paid mom a visit, two days later brought he to the ER. A week in the hospital spending 14-18 hours with her everyday. Mom was inoperable. Brought her back to her home instead of assisted living. With COVID I would not have been able to visit her. So with mom on hospice I moved in with her and was with her when she passed. My moms last words to me were “ Hold my hand”.
Condolences for your beloved mother. I can’t imagine dealing with her illness on top of the pandemic. May she find bliss and happiness forever to come. At least she went by being surrounded by the love of family. Thanks for sharing
That’s precious though, although painful, I would love to pass from this world while holding one of my children’s hands. Not a lot of people get to go out like that. I’m sure it meant an immeasurable amount to her and brought her incredible peace.
Matt, I can relate. Currently taking care of my father who's 93 and on Hospice. You would think they would actually take care of people, but it all falls back on just one person= Me. Glad you have a sister to assist so you can take a break from the stress and go out in nature. "I bless you man". Life has many struggles. We seem to some how make it through them. Keep smiling.
@Mark Hepworth As someone that works in hospitals, I agree but time and a place man. It's like if someone came to your dad's funeral and began just starting political drama with people for no reason. Even with good benefits and insurance, if hospitals are understaffed they're not bending over backwards to help a patient in hospice when there are other patients coding or if they're spiraling. Even the best long term care facility will have patients stewing in their own poop for hours because they only have like 2 aides for the whole facility and a handful of nurses for over 100 patients. Employers know this is borderline criminal and that understaffing floors will reduce quality of care and in turn may harm many patients but they don't care because it saves money and adds to profit margin. The fact that hospitals refuse to give out like a measly 2% raise that actually is a decrease in pay if calculating inflation but will pay nearly 5x as much for travel contracts kinda shows how broken the system is (and why nurses are all quitting for travel contracts) While healthcare for all will absolutely help many people who cannot afford insurance, premium insurance will always be better for an individual if they can afford it and it doesn't magically solve all the problems people think it will.
@Mark Hepworth why bring political bs into a video that has NOTHING to do about politics... cmon man, theres a time and place. mentions his dad on hospice and lifes struggles... and you bring politics into it.. smh
I'm sorry to hear about your mom, Life can really throw curveballs at you. It's amazing that you're still posting videos, I love what you do. It makes life feel less chaotic to watch you wander through the woods catching fish and camping.
Thanks for explaining the F'ING vid for us..... 😐😐😐😐 You idiots really need to think b4 U leave a COMMENT!! JUST SAY SORRY!!! F.... U.... C.... K PEOPLE!! 👏👏😒
Sorry my man.... 🤭😇 I'll b honest, usually I just watch the vid!?, but 4 some stupid reason my eyeballs went straight 2 your comment..... 😕🌋 I still haven't watch'n it! Did she die?? 😳 & sorry 4 that rude txt dude!! 👍🏽
You're such a smart, friendly and genuine person. This has to be one of my favorite videos of yours and you didn't even catch a fish. That says a lot about why people connect to your channel. It's not only about what you do, it's about how you are. Peace, my friend. My thoughts are with you.
My Prayers and Thoughts are with you are you're Family. Let's start a goFund me for her. The Fights not over until the Bell rings. STAY STRONG BROTHER, and don't forget, you are not alone.
Im so sorry to hear about your mother, my father suddenly passed away of a heart attack about a month ago. He was 45 years old and very healthy, and was the best dad I could ever asked for. My one regret was not telling him "I love you" one last time, I am praying for you, your mother and your family. May god help you and your family through this hard time
My mom had stage 4 breast cancer and wasn’t given much time to live. That was in 2012 and she’s now in remission and doing great. Keep your hopes up and stay optimistic. I am praying for the same outcome for you, your mother and family are in my thoughts. God bless
man, my condolences go out to you and your family man. You bring all of us on youtube so much joy with your videos and I hope our messages can help give you any sort of support.
Really good message bro “leave nothing unsaid”. Been watching for years and seriously, mad respect for you. My pops beat cancer last year, yours moms can do it too.
My dad was recently diagnosed with cancer. He's had to go through a few surgeries since, luckily it hasn't spread and the doctors are optimistic. Hopefully your mother comes out of this OK. Stay strong.🙏👍
You don’t deserve a lot of the misfortune that’s been handed your way matts, i can’t imagine how hard this is for you. I’m glad you were able to get away during all this
Stay strong man. Seeing family get old and getting sick hits deep. It’s one of my biggest fears when I see my parents becoming old. May god be with u and you family!
Matt, our thoughts and prayers are with your mom, you, and your family. My wife and I discovered your channel last year and love the content. We watch EVERY new video without fail. We cheered the "Fisherman's Life" festival and hope to experience it in person next time. As such, we feel like family. Much love to your mom, you, and yours, brother. Truly.
Thanks for posting this video. Lost my mom this year. Not asking for sympathy, just processing. I think the blessings are that we have had Them in our journey. Good times and bad times. Thanks Creator for letting me appreciate this. Forward. Be well .
People typically use social media to promote only the good things. Your honesty is refreshing and the fact that you share personal tribulations helps myself and many others put their own problems into perspective. Saying a prayer for your mom and your family tonight. Thanks for keeping it real, you have a lifetime supporter over here man. God bless ❤️
My dad got his third stroke a month ago. I've been at the hospital every day playing Cambodian music and showing my love him. Keep up with the videos. Love how you allow us to be in your life.
I can hear the sadness in your voice and it breaks my heart... praying for your mother, you and your family. Best wishes to your family. I know we are all just people behind a screen but I know you have some genuine subscribers who care. Always focus on yourself and your loved ones. Your fans will always be there for you.
Just want to say thank you man. RU-vidrs often change and start doing gimmicky shit but you've been a solid rock on this platform for a long time now it seems. I know anytime I just want to relax and enjoy something about one of my favorite hobbys I can always count on you. Obviously I'm not the only one that thinks this too. So even though life isnt ideal right now you can at least take a little joy from the fact you're out here making peoples days just a little better and I'm sure your parents are beyond proud to have a son that is constantly making a positive impact on peoples lives and making this crazy world just that much more tolerable to be in. Appreciate you
Sorry to hear about your mom man. My mother passed away suddenly in her sleep less than a month ago. I talked to her on the phone for about an hour the day prior to that, but I still get emotional thinking about how impatient I was getting with her this past year when she couldn't hear me on the phone and stuff. Don't say anything you might regret soon. I am wishing you the best and miracles happen brother. I'll pray
Don't beat yourself up over that last year, I hear you brother but think of it as a lifetime and I'm sure you were a good son to her. I know how it is and you always think of what you could have said or done, and how they were at the end, but you should celebrate the life you shared with her.
Brother Matts ....... the comments made about your mom are spot on. We'll keep her in our prayers my friend. Thank you for Fishing On through these tough times. Your videos bring a Peace to many of us and help us get through our rough patches. Thanks again. Peace.
Sorry man, that is tough, been through it myself, my mom passed 5 years ago, ovarian cancer, long story short I watched her die in a hospital bed, last words she said to me was me and my brother were the best thing that happened to her, I wish we had more time, to express what she meant to us. Life can really suck sometimes. In the end you're right, tell the people who mean the most to you how you feel while they are happy and healthy, not when your time here on earth is almost over.
I’m sure your mom is hella proud of you, I hope everything goes well in the coming weeks. It’s never an easy thing to go through, keep your head up man.
Prayers to you, your mom, and your family. My mom died two years ago, and my dad passed away last June. You are right about leaving nothing unsaid and appreciating the people that mean the most to you.
Wishing you the best Matt. All of your videos make my day so I hope that you and your family get over these tough times. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!!
a few years ago me and my family went through the exact same situation with my grandfather and i just want to say youre not alone. i truly hope you get that miracle. love from PA
Thank you for the advice. You have been a great help to me for the past few years whether it’s dealing with loss or simply learning fishing techniques. I would love to meet you someday and have a real conversation. Best of luck to your mom.
I´m sorry to hear about your mother. You bring a lot of joy and amusement into my life and I´m sure I´m not the only one and the fact that you even think about posting in these tough times is really amazing to me. I hope your ma gets better, I really do.
I was 12 years old when I found out my mom had cancer. She died August 30, 2006. Feels like a hundred lifetimes away since it happened. I still remember her well, I remember almost everything about her thankfully. I cherish the memories and relatives I have to share them with and have moved on but you never really move on. I do know more people though that have lived through cancer and caught it early unlike my mom who caught it very late. Always have hope man trust me you aren't a fool for having hope.
Sorry to hear the news. I’m going through the same thing with my mom except she has stage 4 bone cancer. It’s hard to watch them without being able to do anything to help them other then keep them comfortable. Just stay as positive as you can for her
Blessings, love your videos I'm glad I found your channel. I'm a born and raised NorCal girl now living in the beautiful finger lakes in NY.. Fishin is my passion and thank you for the much missed scenery of my old home brother! ❤️
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Matt. 🙏 Cherish every last moment you have with her even if that means taking time away from your videos. Your viewers will understand!
Sorry to hear that I've been through similar and it's really tough. Best wishes and thoughts towards you, your mom and family! Thanks for always uploading and making our days better through us watching your videos and adventures!
I am very sorry to hear about your mom. I pray that God performs a miracle and completely heal her of this situation. I am glad you are taking time to ensure you are well also. Thanks for your positive and entertaining content. Take care of yourself and family.
I remember meeting you, your wife, and Daniel at Outdoor Pro Shop! I was carrying my one year old son at the time. Time sure flies! I hope that the trip and the time away helped you feel better. Stay up bro and great tip on leaving nothing unsaid. We just don’t know how much time we all have on this earth. 🙏
Man you are literally the channel that brought me to RU-vid... Couple years ago I was alone and going thru some stuff but I remember you being one of the very first channels I actually subscribed to and I went back to watch every single one of your videos. It's been a journey and a great pleasure going on all these adventures with you!! Much love to you and your family!!
Prayers to your mom and your family. My dad loves the fish I catch for him even though they're dinks. My daughter also loves catching for him. It helps him with his own battles especially when just the simple act of eating becomes the greatest battle for the day. Thanks to the inspiration from you and the other bay area fishermen. You guys do more than you think by inspiring and teaching through your channels.
I just love these catch, camp and cook videos.. even when u don’t catch anything. So enjoyable to watch especially these story time. I pray for your mom’s healing 🙏 and strength and blessings to your entire family. ❤️
Matts - thanks for taking us along on your getaway & for sharing your insight. you & your sis are helping more than you know by providing comfort & care. the rest is up to the universe. hang in there & know that your audience and community you’ve cultivated will be here for you & will always hope for the best.
You don't need to ask for sympathy when people appreciate you. They will automatically show support. It would be stellar to see you do a catch and cook for your mom. I always think about doing things for my mom but she passed away 13 years ago at 50 yrs old.
Thanks for sharing, it's hard to see the well-being of our parents deteriorate. It's true that what you said about having good/quality conversations with your loved ones. Hope for the best for your mother.
Need to look into a safariland retention holster. Also, ditch the lures for river mountain trout. Need yourself some Pautzke green lid salmon eggs and 1 or 2 spit shots and drift in the current. Slams river trout everytime! Also, that was a squawfish.
Same thing happen to my mother. Found out in 2008. She passed Dec 2nd 2021. She fought like hell. Something told me to watch this video. Brought out a tear. Stay strong. Keep your head up brother. Been a fan for a few years now. Keep moving forward. Shout out your wife for giving you time alone to be with your thoughts. I know it helps.
Matts honey, Many, if not all of us here, are praying for a miraculous healing and recovery for your mom. Please take care of her, your sister, and yourself. Many Blessings
So sorry to hear about your Mom Matts. Wishing her and your family all the best healing and support for her recovery. Stay strong and I know you will come through it all. Always let your loved ones know how special they are and how much you love them. Lost too many in my life, including my Dad & Mom, so I always say, "I love you" to those I can.
That's not good, I understand Matt, I lost my parents, my father at 9 and my mother at 18 from cancer. And I agree say what you need too, cry and say anything. I have unleft things said, I'm 30 now. And I'm sorry but I'm not one to bullshit anymore. No miracles. Be there as much as possible bro. If I could go back in time...to tell myself to stop pretending things will be OK and to visit my dad or mother more while they were in care. I would have. I miss them so much I still cry if I think about it too much. I have regrets I can't forgive myself for even tho I'm aware it's not my fault. Ps don't make videos then, but please, your community cares so just leave messages or something to let us know your doing alright mentally and hanging in there.
Thanks for making this video, what you said really hit home. I recently lost my little bro last week and everyday since he let us I've been trying my best to get through the day. I wish I've could've made more time to hang out and told him how much I love him. Watching this video reminded me to slow down and get away from the city life and unwind and reset. Thanks again
I feel for you. My father was committed to a hospital. Now he is in physical therapy. They dont know how much longer he has. After years of hating him for so much. I had to put things aside cause he is my father. I had multiple days I am not myself and nature always helps.
Introspection is a good thing to catalog your memories when a loved one or family member passes on. Keep doing what makes you feel comfortable during this time. Godspeed.
Hey brother, Your story sounds like mine. Lost my dad about 10 yes ago. He got me into fishing. Lost my mom to Cancer. Hardest thing I have ever been through. I'm moved from the States to a small island in the north Pacific. I fish a couple times a week. I have found that I enjoy time by myself like never before. Fishing gives me peace and calm that I need. Love the outdoors alone. Your videos always give me a contentment! Thank you! I wish you comfort and better health for your mom.
That fish is a northern pikeminnow. Invasive species, totally taken over lots of the food source for trout here in Oregon. *edit* not invasive, just a nuisance
Matt, I'm so sorry about your mom. I lost my mom 11 years ago, had to watch her for nearly six months in the ICU in a coma through 16 surgeries following a car accident, I regret letting them do most of them, but your judgement is clouded when it's a loved one. You're so right, never leave anything unsaid, regret eats you from the inside out. I believe that there are some viable treatments, I hope your mom is one of the lucky ones.
i used to go deep to a remote fishing area too. never thought about the dangerous. i felt danger but it never occurred to me that it could be emergency. that time no cell phone just flash light. i didnt even bring water. i would fish all day and night without drinking water. i look back now and thats crazy
When we are in the forest and we stop talking we can here God whispering to us. You are right leave nothing unsaid to your loved ones.God bless you and your family during this trying time as he brings your mother home to be with him and you father.
I here you. Lost my mom - seems like yesterday - in 1994 to cancer. So many things I wish I had said to her. At the time she was diagnosed, I was at peak career - too busy to pay attention to what was going on with her health. What I would give for a few more minutes with her just to sit and talk. Have lunch. Anything. You hit the nail on the head.
You've touched and moved alot of people with you amazing adventures. I've personally learned alot from you about fishing. Watching your videos is the reason I got into flyfishing. Family first. Wish your moms, family, and you the best. Prayers 🙏
dealing with a stroke and my moms right now, havent been able to fish in months. your videos keeping me in my special place. Appreciate you Matt and best wishes to you and your family. sending strength ✌🏾💪🏾
Man. Don’t lose hope. During the last year and a half you and your videos gave me joy and laughs and knowledge like no other. You are one of my personal heroes. Be bold to change what you can. Be patient to bear what you can’t change and be wise to learn the difference between the former. All is positive energy for you and your projects from Tokyo Japan 🇯🇵
My mom also has a diagnosis of GBM. She is still here 7 years later and tumor although there is unchanged. Short term memory is bad but all things considered we are thankful for each day. Been a subscriber of yours for a long time and your videos have helped me personally in terms of self reflection (and I don’t even fish) on many levels. Prayers and rosary going out to your mom and your family. God has plans for those he loves that we just sometimes will never understand but He will provide peace.
Prayers to you and your family...My dad went for a regular check up a 6 years ago. Found a softball size tumor on one of his kidneys. Docs removed tumor and that kidney. He turned 75 in January and hasn't missed a beat. I know it wasn't on his brain but the power of prayer can work wonders. We'll keep you and your family in our prayers. Stay safe and God Bless my friend...My 6 year old just said a special prayer for your family and especially your mom in his bedtime prayers.
All I can say is your videos have given me a soothing moment of peace among a crazy world. Thank you for that, hope to keep seeing that whenever that happens.
Man I am sorry about your mom and Because of this video, I will cherish my family even more. Lave nothing unsaid. Thanks man. Love your fishing videos. You are amazing. #lots of Butter
My mother died of lymphatic cancer on Oct 29 2021 and I am still trying to wrap my head around it. So, I endorse your message. And, time in the outdoors and fresh, quality food certainly helps. :)
Hey man sorry to hear about the bad news, I wish you the best in life and your future endeavors. Much love from another afar. I love your channel and you have gotten me into learning more about fishing and camping and I appreciate what you do.
Sorry for your dad, my condolences, I know how you feel. Lost my dad, cousin, and my gramps in 2019 it was and still is hard. Definitely spend as much time as you need. These videos can wait.
You've got all of our support my guy. I hope your adventures provide you some extra peace and comfort during all of this. You encourage my brother and I to get outdoors and fish together and thats something I'll never get to shake your hand for but the least I can do is send up prayers and good vibes for you and your fam. All the best dude, love to see you back doing what you love.
my husband and I don't even fish but we've followed your channel forever, and it's good to see you back 😅 we suddenly lost my mother in law to cancer this summer and your words definitely hit home. I hope you find rest in nature and that your family find renewed strength ♥️ praying for you all
