3 DAYS in the WILD - Sylvania Wilderness: Fishing & Camping U.P. Michigan
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- čas přidán 13. 11. 2018
- Fishing for huge fish with no one around. One of the best smallmouth bass fisheries in the Midwest. Three days fishing and camping in the pure, beautiful, northwoods nature. Loon, Beaver, and LOADS of trophy fish.
My father and I took a 3 day trip to Sylvania Wilderness and portaged our way to a remote lake in the back of the wilderness area. The fishing was phenomenal and the scenery was equally great. This location is like the Boundary Waters Canoe Area / Quetico Provincial Park area of Minnesota & Canada.
I apologize that the video is so long. I got carried away and couldn't stop until I had everything. Watch it in a few different segments to cut the video up into smaller parts.
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Were you at Sylvania again this past weekend? Measured a fish for a guy and brothers, one looked just like you.
@Cnosmb1 Hi! Nope, I was not at Sylvania. Must have been my Doppelgänger running around!
Wacky worms are the way to go there! Thanks for sharing your adventure.
@1989Falkor Absolutely. They are so much fun to catch in that spot.
HW......my 2 favorite videos, this one and Craig Lake. Great work putting us in the action. Took my son to SW and just had a freakin blast. Good luck in 2 mos with your new arrival. Daughters are magic.
Thanks so much! I put a lot of time into the video :) And we are very much looking forward to the little one!
Man. I just happened to stumble upon this video and I watched the whole thing. What an awesome fishing adventure with your dad on some pristine wilderness waters. The smallie fishing was phenomenal. Great video and memory to share with us all!
Hey! Thanks for the great comment. I appreciate it! This video took me forever to make and glad it brought some joy to the world :) Absolutely amazing smallie fishing it was.
My wife and I used to camp at the same spot 25-30 years ago. We once caught 54 smallies @ DIL on a July afternoon. 3" Pumpkinseed colored tubes,on a red 1/8 oz head with an orange twister tail stuffed into the tube. Killer! Those July thunderstorms are wicked there. We had 1 terrible night with lightening all around and trees falling, makes you glad to be alive.
@wetfoot 77 Wow. 54 smallies in an afternoon sounds PERFECT! I can't wait to head back one of these days soon.
Lovely video for a lovely place!
@The how0to guys Thank you! Check out some of my other videos if you have a chance.
Your vids are so relaxing!! Diggin it....
@CynicofAll I am glad you like them - I have a ton more where that one came from!
Thank for bringing your Dad so we can see how big the fish are in those lakes ... lol
Haha, yes... He has some extreme luck when it comes to fishing. Catches musky on ultralights and picks up 20 inch smallies after someone else baits his hook (literally putting the plastic worm on). I love taking him fishing. It's funny because I teach him not the other way round.
@@HaightsWanderings the video camera just made it that much more funny
@@tiebear1 His commentary in the background wasn't picked up, but the whole time we were at the back lake he was talking trash and telling me to learn from him. We had a good banter back and forth. :)
My doctor told me about Sylvania a couple days ago. GREAT video! Cant wait to go this summer!
Awesome video, cherish the time we get to spend with our parents.
@A H For sure. I love making videos with my pops.
@@HaightsWanderings did you have any bad effects from the u.v water bottle? How much did you drink through it and if you recommend it, where could I find the same one?
@@A.H.111 No, we did not have any bad effects. It cleaned the water for drinking. I don't remember the name of the brand we went with. It was super effective though.
Great call on Sylvania, I will be saving this one for weekend watching. Thanks
Thanks - it is definitely a long video, but I had to do the location justice. I thought about doing a short video and realized it just would not work for such an awesome site. Hope you enjoy it.
Great video! Camping on Loon over memorial day so lots of helpful info here!
Awesome! Some glad that some of this information could help you. Loon is a great lake and there are some nice campsites. I've not been there that early in the summer but it should be awesome.
Awesome video 👍,
I'm from Land-O-Lakes, my dad worked at Nagel Lumber Company for 27 years...this place is heaven. I would highly reccomend going during the week though less people traffic and the lake / fish settle down after all the traffic
@Bryan Kelly Baker Oh, for sure! Everything's better during the week!
Wow excellent video! You guys were crushing them!
Thanks - my dad was really crushing it. I had to land all of his fish! I didn't have time to catch much :) hah
What an epic trip man. That underwater footage was probably some of the coolest content I’ve seen on you tube! Well done.
Thanks - it was super cool. The water was a bit murkier than usual due to some algae I think. Usually the water is MUCH clearer and the underwater shots would have been a bit more crisp. Either way, it turned out so great.
Sweet video! Took me back to my experience there 10-11 years ago now, and I've been itching to go back... theres nothing like it up there!
I freaked out when you said you were heading to deer Island lake lol Thats the lake we camped off of.. the best bass fishing I've experienced in my life..
Definitely - I agree. Sylvania is a VERY special place.
I know. I agree. Deer Island Lake is amazing. I need to go back but I don't think this year is the year. Perhaps next year I will do a solo in and smoke some toads back there.
Another awesome trip, take care enjoy Thanksgiving!
Thanks - hopefully I can do some fishing over Thanksgiving and maybe get another video out!
Awesome video like always. Huge fan of your channel. I am also from the U.P. I wish I had the free time like you have
Thanks - I appreciate it. Being a teacher allows me a good amount of time in the summer to focus on fish and videography - I am very lucky.
I went backpacking and the mosquitos were horrible!
Yeah, the campsites can be bad at different times of the year. The sites are a bit off the water and the mosquitoes can get bad on the inside.
Nice video! I want to go there some day
Yes that is true. Artificial bait only, barbless hooks, and catch-and-release only on the bass. They grow stupid big here. I think there should be more lakes managed like these because it's super nice fishing.
@@HaightsWanderings can you provide a link or more info about the uv disinfection bottle you used?
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Although it says it is currently unavailable which is odd. Not sure why. It's called a Camelbak All Clear bottle.. I think. I love it. It's so amazingly handy.
HW: Sylvania video was great, thanks! What a magical place, hope your Dad enjoyed it as much as you did. Ive gotta get over to that side of the area, never been over there.Just amazing scenery and of course, sallies...Happy Holidays cant wait to see what you do next year
lol mosquitos. Michigan Airforce.
Oh so very true :)
Great video. I have to be honest I had to skip ahead to make sure it wasn’t just music and video. Went back to the beginning to catch it all once I knew there was audio from people.
@WoodsWalker 711 I am glad you got to experience the whole thing. A bit of music, scenery, and audio all together. :)
There is also 26 miles of hiking trails through that place. When I lived in Conover (just across the WI border) I NEVER saw ppl up there
That's great. I didn't do much hiking as I was fishing too much :) Making next time.
Awesome vid!!! I rarely watch vids over 15 mins and I watched every second of this one. Don't feel bad about your dad catching that monster smallie--I tell my son that he's the best accidental fisherman out there. He either out-fishes everyone or catches the biggest of the day. Half the time he doesn't even realize the fish is hooked despite it nearly yanking the rod out of his hand!
Thanks for such a nice comment. Really appreciate it! I am trying to create quality content. Always nice when someone appreciates it fully :) AS for accidental fishermen - yes that is the exact word for my dad. But, I love fishing with him, even when he outfishes me on accident :)
We camped there at least 25 years ago. My wife caught a 21.6 inch small mouth.
That is larger than my personal best (that I've actually measured). Very quality fish.
That's a jumbo👍
Hey Benjamin, where can I pick up a UV light water purifier like the one you used in this video.
Hi, Richard. The item is called the CamelBak All Clear Water Purifier. I think at least - I have not used it for a few months and I can't seem to find it. I will link to it www.rei.com/product/830862/camelbak-all-clear-water-purifier-bottle
Great video and channel, so many fish on. Congratulations for when you reach 1k subscribers, just got 1 closer 😉👍
All the best
Skye
Thanks a lot! Appreciate the sub. If you are inclined check out my giveaway video - got some cool lures there that are going to be given out as soon as I hit 1k. :) Thanks again!
Sick!
Thanks - it was sick. Wish we could have gotten the extra day to cook up some of the rockbass. That would have been really fun and some good footage.
Great video. What time of the year?
@Ada staszewski Hey, man. I apologize, but I can't for the life of me remember when we went. sorry!
I just noticed that some of those bass had tape worm. They were the ones shot under water by your dad? I've seen tape worm in walleye from the Saginaw River but never in bass.
Good eyes. I was unaware of what that was - but had suspected that it might have been that. Kinda gross to have been swimming in it to be honest, ha!
What dates were you there?
@Smallmouth Hunter To be honest, I can't really remember. It's been a few years. Sometime mid summer maybe?
When was this trip?
Hi - I don't remember exactly. I think it was early August of 2018. I don't quite remember the exact dates. It was a great experience though, so much fun.
Gotta use an "O" ring on those worms brother!
Preach! :)
Have you fished crooked?
@Ben Thompson No, I think I stayed off of Crooked due to the electric motor rule as I don't like fishing places with motor traffic of any kind. I know it holds a lot of nice fish though!