Kayak Fishing: Surviving the Pecos River - Part 1 | Field Trips with Robert Field
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- Two years ago, Bert and Dan Rodriguez attempted to kayak fish their way down 61 miles of the Lower Pecos River from Pandale Crossing to the Pecos High Bridge. Halfway through their trip, flash floods trapped them at their campsite, forcing them to abandon their gear and evacuate via helicopter.
Now, two years later, Bert and Dan have returned to the Pecos to finish what they started, and they've invited me along to document the trip.
We'll encounter wild mustangs, scorpions, debilitating heat, endless rapids, thunderstorms and plenty of largemouth bass along our route.
Come along for the adventure in part one of this four-part miniseries.
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About Robert Field:
A few years back, I ditched the corporate grind to pursue my passions for traveling, fishing and the outdoor lifestyle. Now I live in a travel trailer full time, fishing and exploring my way through all 50 states and around the world.
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Robert, you tell a great story, and very creative in your composition. You have provided some great insight to the PECOS
Thanks for the kind words, Robert! It’s a special place and I really wanted to do it justice.
Rewatching this series 4 years later. Still one of the best ever!
sorry to be so off topic but does any of you know of a method to log back into an Instagram account..?
I stupidly forgot my login password. I would love any tips you can offer me!
@Julio Emory Instablaster ;)
I loved your devils river series, and I'm loving this one too! Excellent filmography
Thanks Nick!
Thank you for showcasing Texas’ natural beauty ! much love from Del Rio can’t wait to paddle the the devils
Love that part of the state
as a San Antonio native I agree West Texas has stole my heart. Love your videos sir been watching for years. 👍
Was absolutely enjoyed seeing your version of River.
My Dad grew up in Iraan area of PECOS(20,30 & early 40s).
My Dad share few stories of him & buddies; go to Blacksmith shops & salvage old sheet metal & make canoes. Then float the Pecos, on couple of occasions; all way to the Rio, then hike back. Told of all caves/drawings, Potter. He described how much got cover up with Lake Amistad.
Will catch part 2.
What was everyone's favorite part of days one and two? Anyone have any questions about what we did or how we did it, or any questions about the region itself?
Robert Field we hunt on the Pecos and I enjoyed getting to see a little bit of footage from our stretch of the river on day one.
Great video Robert! Watching it brought back some great memories from our trip in 2014. It was great to see so many familiar spots in the vid, and remember the good and the tough times. Especially the walking in the wind. You were right were I was when I figured it was faster to walk than paddle. lol. Awesome job my friend!
Hahaha yeah man, that wind is crazy. Glad you enjoyed the first one! The other 3 will air each of the next 3 Tuesdays.
Thank you for taking us through this amazing journey with you. Like always I'm at the edge of my seat watching with anticipation wondering what's going to happen next. Excellent video! can't wait for part 2.
Thanks for watching Charlie! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Here in West Texas we pronounce it ‘Paycuss’. I worked in Pecos for several years. The river here doesn’t resemble the Pecos in New Mexico. It’s a narrow creek with barely a trickle of water. However, where the Pecos, Rio Grande and Devil’s come together is a beautiful area in my opinion.
now THAT is what I call living! this inspires me to be as adventurous as you. videos like these are so inspirational, interesting, and quality. bravo Robert Field... Bravo
Thanks Chandler! If I can do it, you can definitely do it brother. I'm just a regular dude that just goes for it. So just go for it!!
Robert Field do you have any suggested rivers for a first timer? somewhere in the south? I live in Georgia. Thanks, you da best
Lots of rivers in Georgia, and you guys have shoal bass, an awesome subspecies. The Chatahoochee has em. Not sure where you can do multi-day trips there though, you'll have to do some research. I've never been to Georgia in my life.
I did this about two years ago and it’s so weird to see the same places that I have in my memories. Especially since we started in the exact same place. Kinda want to go again
Where did you start at? I would love to do this one day.
Wow, beautiful video! The desert is a beauty hard to find words to describe! Wow! Love that water, the mustangs, and the rock formations are incredible!
It’s a special place without a doubt
Can't tell you how many times I have watched this series!!! Seems like I go on a mini adventure every time! But has definitely inspired me to expand my horizons for our camping trips. We are avid campers/backpackers/fishermen just need to get the wife comfortable on her kayak. Well done as always!
Thanks Travis! Glad you enjoyed the series man. It was a trip I will never forget
Unbelievable footage Robert. Looks amazing and an awesome experience. Look forward to the sequels. 👍
Thanks man! The other 3 will air each of the next 3 Tuesdays.
Robert, you are really coming into your own filming and telling the story; stretch further. Really enjoy your films; thanks for the adventures. Mark Hanna
Thanks for the kind words, Mark!
Awesome Video!!!! I can't wait to see the other videos. Great job!!! Those wild Mustangs were breath taking, can't begin to imagine what it was like in person.
Suuuuuch a cool experience man. Thanks for checking it out! The other 3 will air each of the next 3 Tuesdays.
Salute The Lower Pecos! I spent my younger days down in Pandale. Used to be the best handfishing spot,right below the Everitts ranch house. Any half submerged rock had big 30-50 pounders under it. Would have been nice to have had my kayak back in 70',early 80's...
The best entertainment fishing videos on TH-cam. Going on adventures like this is something I can only dream of. Can't wait to see the rest of the trip. Your editing skills are top notch!
Thanks brother, I appreciate the kind words!
I've been waiting for this series since you first announced it and the first episode did not disappoint. Awesome video man, can't wait for the next.
Thanks for waiting and for checking it out man! The other 3 will air each of the next 3 Tuesdays.
Amazing. I used to fish for trout in the very start of the Pecos and its tributaries in the mountains of northern NM. Had no idea it grew up to be such a beautiful river down in TX.
Wow, that’s rad!
I love your videos Robert, I can't wait for part 2!!!!!
Thanks man!
Awesome video like always! Excited to see you're now in with Wilderness Systems. Great kayaks for these trips!
Thanks man! I paddle a variety of boats, but the Wildy ATAK was very impressive. It really shouldn't have handled shallow rapids as well as it did, I was very surprised. Its stability kept me upright the entire trip despite tons of mistakes.
Your videos inspire my friends and I to get out on these rivers and forget about our worries! This is what life is about! We hope to start some 2-3 day trips soon at some more local places like the Guadeloupe and the Brazos! Just bought the pelican catch 120 as it's the most expensive kayak I can afford as a college student and so far so good! I've lost sleep watching your series's!
That'll be awesome, those are some great rivers. The Catch 120 is solid!
How crazy is this place !!! Love these videos !! This really brings out my inner adventure searching soul.
I love the Pecos region. It's a special place!
I love your river trips! I agree about the springs, especially if its dripping through moss which contains iodine.
Good to know!
whoa... man that's some beautiful scenery except for the trash left behind. Loved the mustangs, the camping, fishing, the....everything was outstanding as always! lol
Thanks dude! It gets even better from here in my opinion. The other 3 will air each of the next 3 Tuesdays.
Nice Robert! Came across Part 2 and had to search this one so I could start from the beginning. I'll have to watch part 2 tomorrow after fishing.
Thanks for checking them out bro! Glad you're liking 'em.
Always sweet vids, part 2 done. Saving 3 now for tomorrow, lol.
absolutely awesome vid. anxiously awaiting part 2
Thanks Tim!
How has Robert not hit a million
Awesome video i have been waitimg for a day so i can watch every part . Thanks for sharing thus experience beautiful footage
+Jimmy Celtic my pleasure man glad you're digging em
Such an awesome video bro! I’ve had my ATAK 140 for a year now and have been doing nothing but saltwater fishing but have been wanting to take it on some river trips and after seeing this video I’m more confident in doing so! Tight lines hombre, see you out there.
Awesome dude! Waited so long for this to finally come out haha. Love it. Well done. Can't wait for part II.
Thanks Jack! Part 2 airs Tuesday.
I love these videos. You continue to inspire me to get out and explore the great outdoors and every waterway I can find. I completed my first 30km Kayak trip a week ago. Thanks man, keep up the great work. Cheers from Australia.
That's awesome to hear brother, I talk a little bit about that in part four of this series. Congrats on a successful trip. My first was just a little more than that on the Devil's River. I'm still new to all this too man, just a regular dude stumbling his way through it all haha. Cheers mate!
Look forward to the next parts. The Devil's River video is one of the best Kayak touring videos on TH-cam. Still watch it regularly.
Thanks man!
Amazing video. Looks like a ton of fun. You inspired me to make fishing videos myself!
Thanks man, and that's awesome! I'll subscribe to your channel.
Looks like an awesome trip man! looking forward to part 2
Thanks Dalton!
great stuff man...beautiful place.....and I admire that u respond to the comments. keepem coming
Thanks man, I appreciate you checking it out! The other 3 will air each of the next 3 Tuesdays, hope you enjoy them too!
On my third time watching this episode. I love it man! Can't wait for the next one!!!
Nice Chris, glad you're enjoying it man! Part 2 airs in 10 minutes on TH-cam. I give my subscribers a little headstart before it hits social media. :)
Great job on this edit man! This is going to be an awesome series. Inspirational for sure.
Thanks Tim, I appreciate you checking it out!
Honestly this channel is very slept on, keep up the work your time is coming bud
Thanks brother, I appreciate that. I'll just keep doing my thing... I do it because I love it, not for the views.
Awesome video as always Robert. Place looks absolutely breath taking. Maybe one day I'll be able to travel and fish some of these amazing places. Can't wait for the rest of the series
Get out there and do it man! Tons of awesome water in your part of the country. I wonder if there's a good multi-day route with shoalies in it...
Robert Field I hear there are. I'm planning on doing an overnight trip soon and try to catch a few.
Great video! Love the editing, can't wait for Part 2 :)
Thanks bro! The editing is what takes me so long on these longer series. Sorry for the wait but thanks for checking it out! The other 3 will air each of the next 3 Tuesdays.
Man this place look amazing
It's an incredible place for sure.
Amazing love the time laps of the sky
The sky out there was insane! The nearest town was about 70 miles away, so very little light pollution.
Another great episode. In my opinion the best channel on TH-cam dude!
Thanks man, that means a lot!
Robert Field no bulls*** man these episodes are better than anything on cable it’s the same reason river monsters has been so popular you’re redefining the “fishing show”
I was just there not even two weeks ago. That's amazing that you kayaked it.
Nice dude! It's an incredible river.
The survival trips are the best
Glad you liked it bro! They're the most fun for me too, they just take forever to edit.
near death is good yeah
love the survival trip videos. awesome channel
Thanks man! They're my favorite to do and produce, but they take forever! Glad you enjoyed it.
Exceptional video. Thank you
Thanks for watching! Three more parts after this one
Heck yeah bro! Great production as always!
Thanks man!
Unreal video like usual man!
Thanks man!!
I just found this and I watched number 2 first I loved and I just can't wait til part 3 u guys are awesome keep making videos plz
Thanks man! Part 3 airs on Tuesday!
omg thanks for replying never been replyed from a great youtuber like u your awesome
I love these videos I would love to do a trip like that
Thanks Nicholas! You can do a trip like this for sure. I'm no expert. I talk about that a little bit in part four.
Great video and great paddle! I would love to do something like that someday!
Thanks man! If I can do it, you definitely can. Nothin special about me and I'm no expert.
Awesome video man
I love kayak camping and fishing the devils river but
Never the pecos.
Love it brother. See you soon.
Thanks buddy! Shoal bass soon?!
Shane Williams don't say it if you don't mean it.
that's awesome Robert you always amazing me with your edits
Thanks bro! Have fun in Oahu.
Robert Field absoutley! I'm leaving tomorrow at 8!!
love your videos keep up the good work bud have really inspired me to create content :)
That's awesome bro! Thanks for watching.
High quality content! Hope you get more exposure!
Great video!
Thanks Matthew! Part 2 airs Tuesday.
wow. another awesome video.
Thanks!
Damn bro, those are some beautiful horses, it reminds me of the movie spirit!!! You should watch that movie if you haven't already
I haven't, I'll have to check it out! A really good documentary about wild mustangs is Unbranded. Check it out on Netflix. It stars four Texas A&M grads riding wild mustangs from Mexico to Canada, very powerful flick and super entertaining.
Haven't even made it past the intro and you're getting a like from me.
Thanks brother
Love it! Best video I e seen in a while💯👍🏻👊🏻🎣
Thanks Bryan, glad you dug it! Part 2 airs Tuesday.
Awesome I will be waiting for the notification 😀
awesome video and editing! definitely gotta do a pack in fishing trip on a kayak sometime
It's probably my favorite type of kayak fishing trip, and I do a wide variety. Rivers are special man, you're never staring at the same place, it's constantly changing.
Great Video Keep Them Up!
+SFL Fishing - Fresh and Salt Water thanks!
Love the vids keep them coming
Thanks Jeremy, I will!
Quick Fact: Wild mustangs and horses are from Afghanastan. Apples are also from Afghanastan that is why horses like apples
Horses actually originated in the Americas, but went extinct in both North and South America between 10,000-15,000 years ago. Nobody knows why. They weren't seen on the continent again until Christopher Columbus brought them over in 1494 during his second voyage to "the new world."
im totally loving it
Thanks Yehia!
welcome
Those branches to the face had to hurt!
Those cane shoots were the worst part of the trip. They hurt!
Completely awesome
Man look so nice there
+YAKMAN ONT it's an incredible place
It's so cool to see my chosen yak model can handle such rivers! I'm very far from attempting anything that swift, but I am glad to know that the boat would survive!
Edit: I would love to see how you packed the boat for this trip! Maybe you do cover it eventually. Looks like you took only a minimal load out?
great video like always
Thanks Logan!
your welcome my good man👍
Amazing video, this is why youtube is better than TV. What's the music playing during the horse scene?
Oh man, great vid! Two of my friends and i went kayaking last year and ran into unexpected whitewater, wasnt bad but none of us have (..well i guess had now haha) any experience doing it, unfortunately one of my buds flipped, banged up his knee pretty hard and lost most of his fishing gear. Lesson learned: scout the river if your unsure or take a guide. Had fun though haha! subbed!!
There are a few flips throughout the series. It's not easy in sit-on-tops. Part 2 airs Tuesday. Thanks for watching bro.
I hear ya, we were all using sit on top kayaks meant for fishing, luckily ours were of the 10' variety so they could maneuver easier than the bigger ones out there and of course man, love your vids!
Yeah man, length plays a huge factor. Luckily that ATAK is so stable that it kept me upright even when I couldn't maneuver around obstacles.
great video
Thanks man!
Pecos River is a wonderful place, I caught my first rainbow trout in the Pecos river. Looks like fun canoeing with buddies. Why do you let the fish go and not eat them? Thanks for the nice videos.
Man I love your videos. You have inspired me to start my own channel. Bro Come to Arizona. I will show you my best Trout and bass fishing spots! My dream is to do a video with you. I will show you a great time!!
+AZ Legend Adventures I'll be making an announcement towards the end of the year about a big change to my life and channel that'll mean more travel. Look for it and when I get to Arizona we'll do it
Hey Robert, one of my favorite TH-cam videos I have ever seen, seriously great work! Do you have tent and pad you would recommend for a trip like this?
Love it! When is part two?
Tuesday! Each episode will air each of the next three Tuesdays.
I really want to do something like this some day. I'd really like to see some of the gear you take with on your adventures.
You're not the first to ask that so far, I'll work on a video that goes through my gear for trips like this.
I'll stay tuned love your content
The thing about Texas is that it's 97% private. Almost all, if not all, the land around the Pecos is private. This is one of the challenges (same with Devils River and others). This makes me think these horses might not be all that "wild." On the other hand if you paddle the Rio Grande through Big Bend Nat'l Park and see horses, those are wild (assuming not on private property on the Mexican side). But of course there is no way for me to know if these horses belong to a land owner or not, that's an assumption on my part. Great video, I hope to paddle the Pecos at some point in the next couple of years.
Spot on, Brian. From our understanding, those are wild mustangs that have never been domesticated, but do tend to "frequent" that guy's property. But it's unfenced from what we were told.
I have always wanted to kayak the Pecos river from Sheffield which is up there off of I 10 to Pan Dale. I just want to know if its worth it or not.
Not sure about that stretch
Robert when are you going to do a full review on the ocean kayak trident 13
I've never paddled it.
Awesome trip and as crisp of a video as they get !! Great save at 4:54. And what the heck was that crawling through your camp at 7:43?
Haha we found millipedes, scorpions, cave spiders, praying mantis, and later in the series we show and talk about a kissing bug, which can bite you in your sleep and you die like 10 years later, never knowing it happened. Scary stuff. Hopefully I didn't get bit!
Hey Robert and/or fans of kayaking. I'm getting a kayak tomorrow, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how best to transport it. Specifically im looking for something for my chevy silverado that i can rely on to hold my kayak securely for several hours of driving.
You want to put it in the bed or above the truck? Check out Boonedox - www.boonedoxusa.com - they make the T-Bone which is the best bed extender on the market (all aluminum, will never rust, more clearance if backing into a hill) or the Outfitter which gets the kayak over the cab and bed of the truck. Then just two straps and you're good to go bud.
Have you had any issues with rear hatch letting in water; if so, what did you do to help waterproof it?
Good questions, but no, not in the A.T.A.K. I had plenty of water coming over the stern, but I didn't get any leakage into the hull.
Are there any Pecos River guides? After watching your first trip video I'm dying to go. BTW great video!
Not that I know of. Shane Davies is the only legitimate guy that might do it, but I don't think he likes guiding down the Pecos. I heard him saying it was tough for those without the proper experience. He does the Devil's though, and I think the Devil's is a perfect warm up to the Pecos. After that trip, you may not need a guide for the Pecos. Shane Davies is River Runner Guide Service.
Awesome trip. What kind of paddle would you recommend for a trip like this?
I use fishing paddles from Accent Paddles. accentpaddles.com/products/ultimate-angler
Hey Robert, could you make a video dedicated to Kayak dress gear/clothing waders or Neop. boots etc etc and no BS sponsor talk.... the real experience and your advise would be great
I did a walkthrough of what I’m wearing on this trip in episode 3 I believe. Maybe 4
Any recommendations for a shuttle on this trip? I'm looking to go this yr.
Don’t really know of any official shuttles. It’s a very undeveloped paddle trail.
Will you ever come down do Australia plus your videos are great!
Thanks man! I really want to fish Australia. I might get a chance to visit New Zealand and Australia in the next year. Hoping it works out!
Robert Field if you come to OZ mate let me know. If your keen, happy to take you out and do a trip together. Would be awesome.
I'm down!
I live in Fort Stockton and want to start enjoying my big back yard. I own neither at the moment but what do you believe would be the most enjoyable for this trip a canoe or kayak?
A kayak for sure
@@YakFishField Thanks for your quick reply sir.
Hey where did you guys put in at? I would love to do this one day with my son.
is there trout farther upstream ?
Robert, the quality of your videos are just absolutely amazing. I watch nearly all of your videos as a subscriber and fan. I was hoping there may be a way to contact you and ask a few questions as I am going to start my own channel and would like some advise as a fellow ex Aggie. Thank you so much in advance Mr. Field! Keep it up!
my email is cam78114@gmail.com if you don't want to put info here. I would really appreciate some advise whenever you aren't busy, thank you!
Just sent you an email.
I disagree with the statement made at 9:15. My buddy caught nearly a 10lb bass on the Pecos and he was caught in the clear spring water you show at 10:10. We call it the Chester hole. Chester weighed in over 9lbs (and was very poor looking/skinny) and we caught an 8lb bass to back him up. We hunt on the Pecos and wade down to the Chester hole from a river crossing about 800 yards up river.
Cool. But do you disagree that’s it’s not a place to go hunting 10 pounders? This is Texas, brother. I can think of about 27 bodies of water where you’d have about a million times better chance. Sick to hear they do get close in there, though. I will be back!
Robert Field I 100% agree there are many better places to fish in Texas for big bass. We were surprised ourselves when we caught the first 5 pounder, but we had only been fishing for about an hour so the hunt was in for something bigger.
did you make a water proof mic for the gopro?
Nope, I didn't bring any mics on this trip. All the audio is GoPro or my DSLR.
yeeeeeah!
hahaha your face when the thunder strikes!! awesome videos... keep it coming.. need help editing bro? are u on your own with that?
I am on my own with that, I do 100% of the editing right now. I've got a college student kind of "trying out" for an internship with YakFish TV to help with editing. It doesn't pay a lot but it does pay, and good resume booster, connections with companies looking to hire freelancers, etc. If you want to send me something you've done, post a link and I'll check it out. Either way, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it bro!
Robert Field
I was only curious about the edition...
I wish I could help you 4 free man!!
I saw part 2 posted got I have to see that bye bro!
XD
What is the best month for this trip?
I think spring is best, March or so. Fall is another option but I’ve never been during that season