WILD Mountain Trout Fishing & SOLO Backpacking!!! (Catch, Cook, Camp Movie) 

What do you guys want to see in the next few videos??? 🎣🔥 Mountain Creek Fly Fishing, Mountain Lakes, Desert Camp Updates, Ocean Fishing? Let me know below!! 👇

Sadly brother... We lost my wife last weekend..... But you are still a solid person in my life! Please keep doing what you do. And that drone sunset? WOW!!!

This guy cures my depression and just reminded me how life is so good and is worth living for

One of the scariest moments I've had while camping occurred deep in a Western Australian forest, hundreds of kilometers from civilization. It was a desolate area with no signs of human activity for hours. An eerie feeling crept over me as I started unpacking my gear. Something just didn't feel right. I began walking down the trail, and after a few minutes, I realized why everything felt off: there were no sounds of birds or insects. Even the trees seemed unnaturally quiet; as if they were afraid to make a disturbance. Every time I took a step, it sounded like a step was taken behind me, only for me to turn around and see nothing. I'm a 35-year-old, 6'2" guy who can handle himself pretty well. But anyone who camps alone knows that sometimes your nerves get the better of you. There's something primal in your brain that reminds you of your vulnerability in the wild, the need for shelter and sustenance. So I brushed off the uneasy feeling and pressed on. I tried foraging but found nothing. Fishing proved fruitless as well. I settled for a bit of hiking before calling it a night and setting up camp. Around 2 a.m. I was abruptly woken by shuffling noises outside my tent. I lay frozen, listening intently, my heart pounding in my chest. The sounds were human-like, but there was something strange about them, as if the person was purposefully avoiding lifting their feet off the ground. After a tense moment, I mustered the courage to switch on my flashlight and called out, "Is someone there?" The shuffling ceased, and a heavy silence fell upon me. Then an unexpected aroma - of freshly baked pastries. Like a morning bakery. The scent was so strong it made me salivate. Suddenly, I heard a noise, like a heavy object being dragged away at speed. As the sound faded into the distance, so did the enticing aroma, replaced by a chilling drop in temperature. For the next three hours, I remained wide awake, clutching my leatherman tight until the sun began to rise. I unzipped my tent, hastily exited, and scanned the area. I noticed some tracks near my tent, partially concealed by the foliage. I quickly packed up my belongings and made a beeline back to my car, my heart still racing. Threw my stuff in my car, and drove away. I kept eyeing my rear-view mirror, checking the entrance to the carpark I'd just left, and I swear I saw something moving. Still have no idea if I just had a stroke or something, but it still gives me chills thinking about that feeling.

17:57 "Oh NYO..." 😅 I am watching all my favorite videos again...still find new things that amused me. ❤😂

LETS GOOOOOOO TIME TO RELAX

Hey Leif! I’m currently at the VA hospital getting help and your videos are helping me through this tough time. It was really cool yesterday the VA took us to a little stocked pond to fish. I caught 11 trout including my first ever brook trout! I actually caught 2 brookies. Both really really good size. They were all catch and release, but fishing like that and watching your videos made me feel at home. I get to leave in 3 weeks and man I can wait to get back out there and do some catch and cooks again. Thank you for your relaxing video content!! Fish on baby!!

I feel like I’m watching Blues Clues for adults. You keep me excited the entire time. You’re enthusiasm is amazing. Thank you sir.

What an absolute honor, this hour long video was so awesome and an perfect way to end a week!! Those fish were crazy and you should definitely go back there and see what else is out there!!😆🎣🎣🎣

god i love this channel, the enthusiasm and love for nature is an absolute vibe producer

''AWSOME that's two liters of ughhh..... MILDLY clean water... '' that's my favorite line in this video.......

Leif you have truly shown you are the greatest fisherman ever! I’ve never seen anyone catch a brooky out of a tree!! 🤣 great video and so fun to watch as always ❤ fish on baby

I really love your videos. The enthusiasm, the excitement on how you love nature really makes the video entertaining and relaxing. I have no words for the beauty of the scenery. Keep em coming

So happy to see a brook trout catch and cook I never see these!

I'm old now but many years ago I was fishing at a very remote section of Upper Big Tujunga Creek. Fishing was good for wild rainbow trout. There was a huge boulder I had to circumnavigate in order to get to the next pool. As I rounded the corner I was suddenly knocked to the ground. I had collided with a mountain lion. We were both down. Before I could react the big cat took off. I vividly recall its incredible tail brushing across my face as it disappeared.

An hour of you and your positivity is an awesome experience by itself man, you are an enigma dont stop being you!❤

I’ve never seen anyone with as much enthusiasm for a fish on as Leif 💪💪💪 Seems like just yesterday you weren’t even at 100k subs WOW ❤

Hooray, a mountain lake episode! Woohoo! As a matter of fact, as you can tell from my name, yes I've seen three sasquatch and we have well over a dozen sites that we have had some sort of activity at (prints, structures, vocals). We heard two whoops - for the first time ever - on Saturday. You are as safe as you can be with your weapon and Garmin and ADHD situational awareness. I absolutely love your adventures - and your drone photography and your mad editing skills! I usually am armed out there in the woods - not for the sasquatch people or the bears - but for the mountain lions! Be safe & have fun. I have one of those packable Klimit backpacking kayaks/boats - it's really cool, and only about 3 lbs. Thanks for the awesome video!

You are getting so good at making us feel like we are on the adventure with you. Thank you. I only get to spend about 10 days a year in the mountains but you make me feel like its more.

Your videos are my meditation videos. My whole childhood was fishing lakes, rivers and the ocean here in BC. My dad ran a fishing lodge in the 70s and was often on fishing radio shows. You're doing great work. When you clean up others' garbage you remind me of our family.

Love it when you get out there and do your thing. Can’t wait to watch this one! Cheers man

We enjoy most your survival hiking trips, along with your stories and tips. Love 'em. During a brief health issue, your videos have keep us motivated for our future adventures. Keep it up, we'll be watching and thanks😊

So glad to see you back up in the mountains.

9:13am here in Oregon! Thank you so much for sharing these videos. I’ve been watching all of them since I discovered you. I’ve been a forager/wildcrafter camper/hiker here in the PNW for decades but just started fishing. It’s so intimidating and I have no one to teach me but I feel like your my teacher now! I really appreciate when you remind us about the details like being quiet approaching the lake or what kind of bait to use. I don’t feel so alone anymore and feel totally inspired. I’ve been out several times since I started watching but still haven’t caught anything. But moving next week close to the Rogue and Illinois river. Personally I’d like to see you go crabbing because that’s something I want to do and have never seen.

These videos always make my day better, I'd love to see more of the western camp!

I think the little bug guy was a mayfly larvae. This episode was incredible, thank you for showing the beauty of Washington. It looks so cool up there like it might be under 75, helps me through my boiling hot Summer.

These mountain adventures are so awesome! Great job

His excitement and enthusiasm for every moment, whether it is for fail or victory, makes it fun to watch. Keep it up brother!

Hi Leif! The reason your old sleeping mat might have popped could be because you've been filling the mat with your breath (as a lot of people do). The moisture in one's breath is really bad for the materials in a lot of these mats (the TPU breaks down from hydrolysis, etc.), so I'd recommend getting a pump-bag for your mat which could also double as a dry bag when not in use.

I was relieved to see that you carry a sidearm. I don’t catch every episode so this was the first time I’d seen it. What caliber is the Glock?

Your videos makes me forget about my problems. Love it

Das ist gute, Leif!

Love your videos been watching you since the beginning it’s crazy how far you’ve come keep up the amazing work

i love how you put in so much effort into your videos you have amazing shots its so pretty

Love love love campfire stories

This is such a comfort channel.

Caught my personal best brown trout today (18”) ! This was icing on the cake when I got home and saw a new upload from you, best Memorial Day I’ve had so far! Keep up the amazing work! 🤘🏼

Nothing like a 1hr catch, cook, and camping video 😎

- 1:45 either someone planted those trees to rebuild the landscape or it was magic 🌳

Sasquatch stories - bring back memories. Mine is kind of lame, in a way, and in another way, fun to recall. The summer I was 15 I read the book of the guy who was Canada's leading sasquatch authority at the time. Loved the book. Great book. Three years later, the summer I was 18, I met the daughter of this author on a train going out west to British Columbia. On my way back east near the end of the summer, I jumped off the train and walked through the night from Chilliwack in southern BC, about 12-15 miles up the back highway to Aggasiz. And then the very next day got to take a trip about another 10 miles up that highway to Harrison Hot Springs. Because Peter Green, the author of that Sasquatch book, was running the local newspaper in a small office right on the Main Street of Harrison Hot Springs. I showed up (after his daughter gave him the heads up) and I got about 90 minutes of his time to sit and chew the fat. The one thing that I remember is how he sort of burst the bubble. According to him, an average sasquatch had about the same intelligence level as an average moose. I was devastated, sort of, but I got over it. All these years later I still remember the details of that day. Needless to say, all the dark and lonely nights spent camping in southeastern Alberta, and down in southern British Columbia, it was bears (black and grizzly) wolves (timber and gray) coyotes (a bit) and especially mountain lions that were on my mind, a lot more than sasquatches. I was lucky, I guess. Never came across any of them in the wild. In fact, I had more encounters with black bears in the wilderness and on the edge of the town I lived in growing up in northern Ontario. Many a time I shared the same giant blueberry patch. I'd be at one end and one or more black bears would be at the other end. Me filling a pail. The bears eating as they went. We each knew the other was there, but we ignored each other. I gotta say, after however many months now watching these videos, I almost feel a familiar connection, like part of me is there in the video (invisible) seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting it all from the inside out. These videos are something I often watch late at night when I can't sleep. Eventually they calm me down, something so mellow and easy. This is the real thing - and it is the genuine quality of what is presented that does the trick. Thanks for all this. It serves a good purpose.

It was 2008 we were out hunting for Thunder eggs stones. My mom, dad, brother and nephew were with me. We all got to our location in the Ococho forest in Oregon. We started digging in pits that other dug at before. After about an hour of us Digging we heard a bellowing yell, you could feel it in your chest, sounded very monkey like but almost Female. Was not a Cougar or a bobcat something way different. All of our heads popped out of our holes like gophers. Me my dad and brother all looked at each other and said yep its time to go. Hair on our arms standing straight up we promptly left the area and headed back to town. I have no ideas what could scream as loud as it did. Have never gone back there it scares me so much.

Always love the videos, your love and enthusiasm for fishing, wildlife and the outdoors is so contagious! Can't wait to get back to WA and try some mountain lakes... And my new crawfish trap🙂

You could try an old unsnagging technique: grab the loose line with one hand, put some tension on it and pull and release it with the other hand multiple times, kinda like playing a guitar. It makes the lure pop off of the obstacle. Works 95% of the time for me.

Great stories pal. Love your content and simplicity of the show. No egos. Just like real life. That said, I have spent most of my life in the woods. Working as a logger in the Tongass, trapping since I was 12, in the Chugach range. A bunch of solo stuff. I was never afraid, even when I was unarmed, which was rare. I never saw hide hair of big foots. I walked my mule once around a sketchy steep mountain trail once upon a time and came face to face with the most feared critter in the far north....an angry chittering chimpmonk!!!!! I'm 65 years old.

Your videos always make my weekends even better man. I just moved somewhere there are lots of great ocean and freshwater fishing places, so I just started my fishing journey. My first fish caught was a sting ray lol

Hey mate, I’m a new subscriber . I always loved adventure but never been actually able to experience one. But ur videos are actually giving me that vibe. I really appreciate ur effort on sharing this with us. Hope you keep posting and wish u a very best on ur future journeys. 😊

I got a camp fire story for you! When I was younger, my grandfather and I were out hunting in the middle of a national forest in a little two person camper, it was late one night and we had been in bed for a few hours when I heard walking around our camp. There was no other "humans" around us hunting, what made it scary is what ever it was actually tapped on our camper as to investigate what it was. God rest my grandfather he always said that was a big sasquach and he knew we where in his territory and as long as we threw a whole fish into the forest we would always be safe. That's my goose bump story! I still do that to this day I pay respects to the forest by offering up what extra fish I catch.

The Bob Ross of the fishing world. Love it.

Let go we got more mountain vids🎉🎉

Wow what a save on that second catch!!! You are very skilled sir!!! Btw thank you for your stories!! Stay safe and sound on your adventures!!

AAAhhhh that's full of magical flowers

We are so lucky to have someone like you to show us how to enjoy nature and life. Your fan from South Korea.

I love those underwater shots man,I never get tired of them !👍

Servus! Your videos are so amazing! Living so close to nature and having such a large property would also be my dream. Best greetings from Bavaria - Germany

First one was a damsel fly larva, similar to a dragon fly but they are the small blue and red ones. One of my scariest moments was walking out of one of the big Puget Sound "S" rivers during the spring steelhead C&R season in the late 90's. I fished a little too long, it got dark, I had no light, and the trail was overgrown with brush so you couldn't see anything. All I could think about were the cougar tracks I had seen down river the year before. I stepped over a bush and a grouse flushed from under my feet. Scared the $#!+ out of me! Those little birds have scared me way too many times.

You are truly one of my favorite subscriptions! You're surrounded by such beautiful country and you share it with us. THANK YOU!! I LOVE your catch and cooks. It always makes my day when I see you have a new upload. Sometimes I watch them two or three times.

thsi is like an outdoor movie catered to fisherman love it

I'm glad I'm not the only one who also gets very excited on every fish we catch! Love it, haha.

So many lakes and not enough time! Paradise!

Awesome Awesome video man! I really enjoy watching your content!!!

been watching these videos every day during my ACL recovery and absolutely love them. I also bought some of the equipment you use!! thanks for keeping me entertained every video

You are the best at what you do 🏆💯😎🌞🎣⛺

Imagine hearing the song he sang after eating that brott thingy. Imagine being in a tent and hearing people singing that just walking through the forest. That’s terrifying yet so cool.

those initial 2 fish caught were insane. your channel is by far my favorite on youtube

Brother I just have to say you are probably the most genuine, interesting and fun person on youtube with anything to do with the outdoors. love your videos!!

U are the only reason I use youtube nowadays. I have stopped watching youtube completely but everytime i see that you have published a new video I instantly start to watch it 😁

Never thought I would be spending my summer watching Joey Vottos long lost twin backpacking

While searching for a mysterious lake in the Mt. Baker wilderness I came across a tree 6" wide snapped and twisted in the opposite direction of an avalanche would go. Definitely a believer when it comes to Sasquash.

I always look forward to your videos. Thanks for another great one!

This video just brings it back to when I was stationed in Everett. I miss taking my kids fishing out there. Keep making them videos, it helps me relax.

I just love watching you fish. Love your enthusiasm! It mirrors mine. Yes another video for the deep part of the lake.

You're getting way more qualified for intense terrain survival. I've been a fan for many years. At this point you're enjoying it because you don't make many mistakes. Congrats

Beautiful video of wild mountains trout fishing with stunning landscapes and scenery.Nature at the best.Filming at par of excellence with a amazing content of video.Keep traveling,fishing,cooking, eating,camping and smiling.

the more stories you tell, the less you get scared but it also depends. It adds another whole new level to your videos too! Keep it up.

My happy just came back, I love those mountain trout fishing episodes, especially now with the ghost stories by the camp fire. Take care of yourself and keep producing those great videos. I love the spinning rod and flyrod fishing in the streams and lakes in the mountains. Thanks

I gotta say man, more and more when I turn on your videos at night before bed, I am so impressed by the quality of how you lay out these videos of your trip. Honestly I’d be fine just watching you catch and cook, but the way you’ve improved and incorporated so many different views and techniques to make us feel like we’re there with you is so awesome. Not to mention your personality is so fun to watch. Love from Pennsylvania Leif! Stay safe out there!

Avid backpacker and fisherman here. Going on my first solo backpacking/fly fishing trip this weekend up here in the North West. Watching your videos has got me so excited. Love the vibes man

Love it lol. Clips to “yeah it’s totally worth it” as he’s running down the hill. Classic true fisherman

One of the freakiest sounds at night in the woods is the call of a porcupine. Sounds like a baby crying in the treetops. Talk about goosebumps!

Mega cooles Video, die Unterwasseraufnahmen waren Bombe 💣. VG aus Deutschland

YOU COULD LITERALLY CLEAN COW CRAP OUT OF THE STALL FOR A WHOLE VIDEO AND ID STILL WATCH CAUSE I ENJOY YOUR ENERGY SO MUCH. Thanks for all of your content

We definitely need more campfire stories

That's a damsel fly larvae. The swim!

Leif your videos are so awesome man! I'm always smiling cause your energy is amazing. Stay safe out there and fish on!

LOVED the "tree" brookie. Best catch I've ever seen filmed. Keep it up, tight lines!!!

Dude, when you were singing: " Alles hat ein Ende nur die Wurst hat 2" I laughed out loud because I did understand it😂😂. You are so nice 😊

all this creativity deserves more likes

Leif, you’re an angel sent straight from heaven

Hey! First of all, I love your energy. I've been stuck in the camping rabbithole of youtube for a while, and maybe half a year ago I found this guy called Xander Budnick, and while watching him yesterday you got into my recommended, and wow. You two both are just wholesome humans, you always manage to make me smile. I think a collab with you two would be the greatest camping collab of all time. Thank you for your great contribution to this community!!!!!

Nice to see the mini cleaver back!

There’s nothing more educational and relaxing than watching your videos while I attend to my smoker outside! Thank you for the video sir! Excellent content! I’m gonna send you a smoked vacuum sealed brisket here soon to show my appreciation! You helped me make it through the pandemic with your videos! Thank you!

Leif, just discovered your channel a few days ago, im binge watching it, it's top tear content. Im from Brazil and experienced almost the same glowing deer eyes situation as you, coming back from a night stand hunt i pointed my flashlight to green glowing eyes, my heart sank for a second and i got the most intense goosebumps of my life, just like you said. We have jaguars and mountain lions (puma) around here, so, it isn't so unlikely to cross paths with one of them at night. Cheers, keep up the great work.

I love the excitement in your voice e and the passion of being outdoors. I'll definitely be watching more of your videos Sir!

You had me at fishing and that’s why I love watching your experiences it’s always a great time not really interested in looking finding it searching for Sasquatch but watching you wildcamp and you’re smiling and giggling catching your meal all day babe thanks for sharing brother❤❤❤❤❤

Spoiling us with long videos every Sunday! This is gonna be a good one

LOVE LOVE LOVE your content bro… thanks for the stories! More please!

Dude this is the best. Monday night, just chilling with a few beers and watching this. Please keep this stuff coming. My favorite fishing channel on RU-vid

I love these videos because I can just put it on and just relax

Mountain Lakes are the best! Love the cooking as well....more please kind sir.

Another amazing video! Thanks for all you are doing - me and my kids love watching your videos and gets us motivated to get out and fish/camp!