We can watch you not catch fish for as long as it takes, the process of you figuring it out is so human, I really appreciate your style of content. Thank you for existing.
I would recommend visiting the local bate/fishing store. Most of the time they’re friendly enough to recommend the right combo to use and show you how to set it up. I’d recommend a slightly better rod/reel for lures and use your current for a bate rig. That way you can double your chances.
I love that you mentioned having a conversation with yourself about turning around. I have this conversation almost every solo trip I go on, and am so glad that I haven't yet convinced myself to just go back home and sleep in my comfortable bed. So cathartic to spend a night in the woods alone...it truly helps you grow as a person. Great video!
You are a brave and adventurous young lady; an inspiration. My wife and I used to do this; leave work Friday, drive 2-4 hours to camp. Hike in dark or just sleep in car till first light. Then back pack in and come out on Sunday. Your videos make me want to do this again. And you’re right about making the video regardless of catch. It’s about the experience. I’d ask the fishing shops that are closest to where you’ll be fishing for lure, bait, and rig (bait under bobber, flies with weighted bobber etc) suggestions. They should have the most up to date info for the area. You might want to put new line on your reel. Often times, the line has been on the reel sitting in the store for a long time and it can develop a memory where it isn’t as supple and is therefore harder to cast. The local shops should be good for advice on that too. Keep up the great content! 👍❤️
That is so nice to hear you did the same with your wife. I'll definitely have to talk to a local shop, thanks. A bit tricky when I drive to a new place each weekend hehe.
Really glad I came across your channel a few weeks ago! I just started car camping with my doggo this summer. You’ve given me a lot of ideas on setup and different camping gear. Your genuine love, curiosity, and enthusiasm for the outdoors is what hooked me. Stay safe and I hope you and Kyro have the most amazing adventures!!
I'm really impressed with your tenacity to go out there and just get it done. You want to fish, so you go out and do it. A lot of folks would come up with excuses especially when facing the same time constraints as yourself, and they waste their weekend on the couch, but not you. Great job!
What great reasons in the explanation you gave on why you journal in the woods. Takes some real self awareness to come up with that. I keep a diary in the bush as well, I find it keeps me thinking about the sights and sounds I am experiencing.
Quick advice. You don't use any weights when you're using rooster tails. The rooster tail is meant to be used by itself. Reason why you can't cast far with the rooster tail is because you're rod is way too big and heavy for rooster tails. Typically they're paired up with light to ultra light rod. In addition, the lighter your line, the better. I suggest something like 4lb or 6lb mono line. In additon, there are seasons for trout. They typically do the best during spring and fall/winter time. In that lake you're in, i suspect there are a lot of bass. I would use a texas rig worm or crawfish, or anything top water
Silver and gold and countdown brouwn trout rapalas work awesome . 🎣🎣🐟🐟i krimp barbs on hooks and remove the belly treble.hook easier to.unhook and release. 👍👍
With spinner baits, you also have to retrieve fast enough for the blade to spin around the shaft. If you point your pole 90 degrees away from what the lure, it'll become obvious when this is happening. To fish these (slightly) lower in the water column, let it sink before retrieving and keep your pole tip down. Be wary though as these are snag magnets!
Agreed that weights are not usually used with rooster tails. It can be hard to get small lures out far. Weight might help, but start with small BB weights.
Don't worry sooner or later you will catch your first. But I believe fishing is just a small part of getting out and enjoying nature and the great outdoors. GREAT VIDEO
Thanks for the video. The path of learning is defined by the failures and adjusting to those failures to meet success half way. Just keep doing what you love.
Certainly alot braver than me. I wouldn't even venture into the woods alone let alone sleep in them. You're certainly an inspiration to myself and no doubt others who watch this aswell. Stay safe Regards Paul from England. 👍
After watching two of your videos it has been a stirring reaffirmation for me and the way I approach being outdoors. This kind of hiking and camping is a lot of fun and is overlooked by many. I'm happy I found this channel.
I just love your content. Its great to see you live the simple life. I moto camped in Minnesota and it is so rewarding to become one with nature. The Morakniv Companion is my go to knive and I carry it on every camping trip. I moved to Germany and now I am trying to find places to camp in Europe. Thanks again, you are awesome.🥰
Great job! I'm solo all the time in WA, N. Cascades (all 4 seasons) & U R ok for the most part with bear here... we have a season for them so they are afraid of humans - they've _always_ run away from me when they see me... you did great making noise. What a super hike you did and you're staying on top of your game by educating yourself and challenging yourself with attainable goals! That's just awesome, and don't let anyone try to tell you different cause you're female or going solo. As you know, there's few experiences in life that can compare emotionally and spiritually; being at one with Cascadia is transcendent!
Great video. So fun to watch someone brave the elements alone and come out smiling. You are inspiring to those of us who can't seem to make the time for adventure. Thank you 👍
Totally agree- much more to the trip than catching the fish and what you’ve shared is great fun to watch and listen to the details of all the other great parts. Love you, love your spirit and beauty, many thanks! 🏃♀️🌿🧘🏼🙏
You dont need to catch anything, dont forget to just enjoy the moment! I mean, i get a view like that about once a year at a great cost, so youre pretty lucky! Somethiing I found was pretty cool and relaxing is bringing a fly rod or even a Japanese Tenkara telescoping fly rod. Super simple, cheers! love the vids
I've recently started solo camping with my dog as well and I commend you on your fortitude. You seem to be very level headed and well prepared for your adventures, quite refreshing to see in the you tube world
I started carrying a Tenkara fly fishing rod with me on hikes. It's very different from reel fishing, but I've been having a blast using it on smaller streams to catch trout. Best part is that the rod only weighs like 2 ounces and collapses to be about a foot long, so I can easily pack it with my flight kit to take on layovers when I'm at work. It's a very simple way to fish and I highly recommend it if you have access to well-stocked smaller streams.
I wrote my thoughts down every day ! My backpacking journals I always keep records of every trek ! Great trek ! Oh over the years I’ve caught great trout out of Eagle lake ! 5.5 miles off Sol Duc hot springs road , not difficult hike !
Hey Madison, you need to get in the lure a bit faster. Do it that fast that the silver thing around your hook starts spinning. The fishes get attracted exactly from that. If you dive the rod next to you into the water and pull the spinner, then you can see how fast it needs to be that it spins. Hope this helps you!
Nice work. First time I've seen your channel. I like how to explain things right down to basics, and listen to your followers. We can all learn from each other.
Hi Madison, I like that you are passionate about doing new things. I have some suggestions to make your fishing experience easier 😁. You need a better, lighter and more flexible rod. When you cast try not to force, it must be a relaxed movement, like a whip. The fishing line must be thinner, for beginners I recommend 0.18mm with a weight resistance of 8-10kg It will help you cast further. If the water is clear try using a lure (spinnerbait) that resembles a gold or silver colored fish (with a bit of red) If the water is cloudy, you can use brighter colors, orange, green. I hope it helps Good luck 😉
The most often overlooked part of picking a casting rod is actually just matching your rod & lures (also, please ditch that sketchy kids reel). Once you've decided which rod you want (based on your usage I would suggest something lightweight, 6lb max, with medium/fast action) then read the label right above the handle which should tell you what weight lures it's rated for. Keep your lures in that range and you'll see a huge improvement in your casts. I show up at the urban lakes around Vancouver all the time with my thirty dollar 4lb Diawa spincaster set up, chucking 1/16oz lures, and I'm casting 20-40 feet farther than most everyone else, because they've either tied a car bumper to their lightweight rod, or a marshmallow to their bottom bouncing salmon rod. This is one of those times where your teacher was right and math is important. 😉
sooner or later you will catch a fish and that one fish will stay with you for the rest of your life take care walking at night even with a light stay strong your friend in the UK🎣👍👍
Every once in a while you find something refreshing and honest, this is one of those times. Amongst the bedlam of thumbnail clickbait another amazing human rises from the doldrums and reminds us of how simple peace with existence can be.
Congrats on almost catching a trout! They are known to be finicky. I think a panther Martin is a great choice. The weight might have been too big, judging from all the grass in the water. Although it's harder to cast further with less weight so it's always a bit of a guess.... You can also use little split-shot sinkers ( one or more depending on depth ) which just pinch into your fishing line. If it was deep water sometimes you have to let it sink before you start reeling in ( like count to 20 ). Worms might help too . Just use a tiny piece. If you use a whole worm , fish will steal it 😆. There's always a lot of experimenting and every Lake is different. Keep trying and you'll get some, for sure! Cheers from Ontario and thanks for the video!
Panther Martins are great lures. Mepps black fury and aglia as well. A 6.5' to 7' medium/light to medium action spinning outfit with 6# green mono is a good setup. Add a snap swivel to help with line twist. Canadian Tire has great sales on fishing rod combos, keep your eye on the flyer. And keep casting.
Watching your content gives me some form of calmness from my very stressful life. I learned to appreciate the beauty of nature. Keep up the good work and may you have more blessings to come.
The thought of an 8-hour round trip is quite daunting for someone like me, living in a small country where even a 1-hour drive feels like a significant journey. How do you keep yourself entertained during that time? Are there specific music or podcasts that make the long road enjoyable for you? Continues in next comment below..
Did you mention your interest in pursuing an advanced degree, so perhaps dedicating hours to listening to university lectures from brilliant minds could be a productive way to spend solo drives. That's something I would do for a while and definitely not for career advancement but driven by intellectual curiosity. I'm blessed that hard work and fortunate investments in the technology sector have set me up comfortably enough that I don't need to work again. I've noticed that watching videos from you, Forestry, and other impressive Canadians has sparked an idea in my mind: I'm considering purchasing a place in British Columbia to serve as a base for hiking and camping adventures across the region. I plan to follow through once I receive the necessary paperwork from the government. Apologies for this comment turning into a personal reflection! 😅
Keep up the great work. Your videos are great to watch. You are talented on camera along with the star of the show - the great Canadian outdoors. I subscribed after your hike with Foresty. My only suggestion is please make the videos longer than 10mins or so.
I also enjoy Foresty but waiting 1, 2 or even 3 weeks for a video that lasts 10 minutes is disappointing. Other youtubers in the same market, if you like, can stretch it to 50+. It doesn't have to be all dialog either. Shots of the trail, scenery, botany, geology, finding good camping etc can be great filler to watch
I'm on a different tack, and totally enjoy the short and sweet videos. 10 minutes is great, I don't need a National Geographic feature film to get the feel for an overnight outing -- and if you make videos, you KNOW how much work & how long it takes to generate decent content. Thanks for all the great free entertainment and education.
When I was a young man I did a lot of backpacking and fishing in the California High Sierras. Most reliable fishing technique I used was the fly and bubble. Use a clear plastic bubble float, partially filled with water to give it some weight for casting. Use about 6' of tapered leader below the bubble and tie your fly onto the end. I also did traditional fly fishing with a fly line, but often it was too windy for that so resorted to the fly and bubble. Eagle Claw made a combo fly/spin rod with a reversible butt to accommodate a lite spinning reel or a fly reel. Now I'm retired and spend half my time in Idaho, not too far from Yellowstone where I only do traditional fly fishing, but have fond memories of all of the trout dinners I enjoyed in the Sierras, courtesy of the fly and bubble. Good luck, Madison!
You are much more courageous than I am, walking in the dark like this! I'm preping for my first solo camping trip next months so I set my tent in the backyard, at the edge of the woods. I had to retrieve something from it the other day, and the 60 yards I had to walk back and forth in the dark had me on the verge of tears 😂 I'm turning 26 next week and fell like such a baby lol But if you can do it, then so can I 😊 Love your vids, they're an great inspiration to me!
@@lelou12 Not gonna lie. Even after 15+ years of going to the woods, I still get primitive shivers every time the forest turns dark and I'm not at my destination. At least it has gotten easier year after year. :)
U can see better, in the dark, once ur eyes adjust to the low light. It takes about 30 mins, so use the red light setting on ur headlamp, if u have one. The red light protects ur night vision. It's surprising how much u can see once ur eyes adjust 👍
I like your videos because they present actual situations without theatrics; in other words I believe you genuinely present what you really experience without exaggerations . Keep up the good work !
Your one insperational lady, walking and camping in bear country, my heart goes out to you. lovely spot, very lucky, I only have the north east of the uk which is lovely but weather no good. lol. take care with the bears.
Don’t go cheap on the fishing line or reel. You can also use a clear floating bobber that you can put a little water in for weight with a fly behind it. A olive woolly bugger or a Carrie special will catch fish anywhere.
Hi, great to see people realizing how wonderful these outdoor adventures are. You should make sure you visit Harts pass, wa this year for some, "out of this world" camping and some amazing hiking opportunities. The campground is like no other. Its the highest in Washington state and an amazing car camp spot with a star gazing opportunity like one has never seen before. Trust me, you'll love the experience of it.
Of all the girls who have videos about hiking solo, you’re the prettiest, most modest, most engaging, most interesting, most informative, most talented, most fun, and the only one to whom I’ve subscribed.
i should add that when using the clear plastic bobbers that you can partially fill with water it is extremly effective to trail a small fly 3 or 4 feet behind the bobber. reel in slowly with a slight jerking motion. change flys untill you start catching fish.
I went fishing, not hiking or anything, just fishing, and didn't catch any fish but I still made a video. It's something about being in nature that is beatiful on its own, the scenery, the fauna, it creates a story worth sharing. Your videos are a good example, keep up the good work! 😉
What a beautiful spot, Madison! I love the way you are saying hello to the bears... I have on numerous occasions come around a bend on a heavily forested mountain trail and had a a bear just sitting on the trail just in front of me, and though I am a pretty tall, strong guy, it is amazing to see just how fast these animals are, and to see all that mass of muscle rippling as they take off, whether up or down the mountain...it just fills me with awe, so much so, that I didn't feel afraid, not until much later, when I thought about how much I appreciate that they are afraid us humans, because they have no need to be: it would be very one sided affair if one of these majestic creatures decided to turn around, and say: "Enough of the berries, this looks tasty!". Thank God that's never happened, not even the time a mother bear with 2 cubs, and I, backed into each other in heavy forested underbrush....and I literally felt like I had the wind knocked out of me, as I stood there with that 400-500lb momma and I awkwardly leaning into each other....we just looked at each other for a minute, though it felt like an eternity, and then she looked down at her cubs, about 2 feet from me, and bolted strait up the mountain side...with her cubs in hot pursuit. I stood there, silent for about 30 minutes, in reverence, and prayer, thanking God, and that momma bear, for the incredible encounter, and the blessing of having survived it unscathed!!! Of all my many outdoor, outback adventures, that stands out as the premier, most awe inspiring, most awesome one of them all! I am glad you are no worse for wear on your adventure, which I am so glad to being taken along with, for the ride. Thank you so much! it was beautiful, just like you! God bless!
You are one smart, intelligent, and brave girl. You are a good role model for the other girls. My daughter always loves watching your videos and says that she wants to follow in your footsteps.
For your rod setup try using a float that you can partially fill w water and put a fly at the end of the line. Cast out and gently pull the float to align the fly behind it. Retrieve to simulate start/stop action and erratic motions like a bug would. Use wet and dry flies as the hatch dictates. Good luck.
Very cool. Thanks for making the video. Much of my growing up was on Whidbey Island and college was in Bellingham. I always regret that I didn't spend more time backpacking. Trying to make up for it down here in Arizona. I agree with you that somehow you got to make time for it when you can. Work and family can eat into that time very quickly.
i love how she keep trying n trying for fishing eventho she's still learning. n for me, not to give up is the best she did or any fishing men can do. maybe next time she'll be good and pro at it. really love the honesty in this vid contents. keep up the good work
I love the fact that you show the full process for learning fishing. Ive gone a few times but not in recent times though. Its getting me super excited to see you catch your first fish!
Hi Madison, been watching you for a while. I can’t get over how brave you are, camping in them places by yourself. Thanks for all your work it’s really cool ✌️
I LOVE watching catch and cooks and hiking/camping videos. It's so refreshing to have found one that features a girl!! From one chick to another, keep them coming please.
I used to do the after work taking off and going hiking/camping. Fortunately, I was working for the forest service when I was doing it. 30 minute drive to the trail head is a real head start compared to her 4 hour drivee.
