Great vid, I grew up spending my summers on red and black creek, you can't beat the sandbars on red creek, both are hidden gems here in the south, we still canoe both to this day, my fiancé and I's first date was an overnighter on red.
That's so awesome! One of our crew is from Mobile and told us that Red Creek was just as good a trip! I'd like to check it out next year!! And yes, the sandbars are so cool to me. We don't really have those in North Alabama, certainly nowhere near that many!!! :)
Mr. Paddler, Cool you are in Mississippi Are you expecting alligators? It is like you are canoeing in the tea..wow Is the water low? or this is typical water level? I see rocks and dead tree in the water The water is calm and the weather is pretty Nothing else to ask for... hahah I bet you love those thick steak! having company around campfire is inviting. Thank you for sharing this pleasant paddling. I would love to go back in the water soon again. You will have a great projects this year.
Thank you, Ms. Kayak7Seas! The water was in the normal range, but it was on the low end of the range. A little lower and you'd be dragging some. But it was very relaxing and the steaks were delicious!! Hope you both have more great adventures this year!!
Great channel, great to see what the rivers look like down there in the South! I'm up here in Mass...some of your rivers look just like ours...I have loved the South everytime I've been down there...enjoy watching these!
Thank you so much! I've seen videos from elsewhere in the US and thought the same: there are some rivers/terrain all over that look like like my home turf. Never been to Mass...or even close. North Carolina is the farthest I've been up the eastern seaboard. But I'm subscribed and now I can see what it looks like from your boats! Thanks for commenting, brother!!
@SouthernPaddler Awesome...I'll do my best...I would go down and coach softball in South Carolina every year.. so I got to see it there...Virginia...North Carolina...been to Texas...loved it all....Always took the backroads!
Hi Dan how you doing man? Look like day one was a good day & relaxing day too. Nice group you have too that makes it a lot of fun man. I can't wait to it warm up I lil bit more to pull out the kayak man. I wanted to pull the kayak out today to clean up from winter time Storage but we have 50mph winds going on right now but it's sunny out side so I just had to try out for a Another weekend . Good video buddy thanks you for sharing this.
Hey Mack!! Man, the wind has been crazy here this spring (and it kind of was last year two). I hate fighting the wind too, but I do hope you get to get on the water soon! Take care, Mack!
That looks like a great paddle. That water and sand makes me think of the Perdido River. I just ran across my photos that I took on that trip, the other night. I caught a cold on that trip and actually did not video any, but apparently, I felt taking a ton of photos.
LOL- I caught a cold on this one, but fortunately it didn't "kick in" until I got back. It's been a rough week (last week), but I'm better now. Thanks so much, Brad!!
How lovely, with trees casting light and shadow on the river and the sun glittering on the water. Beautiful beaches from time to time and a friendly bunch of paddlers. Can you ask for more?
How cool, Jito!! It was my first time there and I loved every minute of it! Such a beautiful, peaceful creek and an overall great area!! I would do that one again in a heartbeat!!
Thanks so much, Billy! I am lucky...blessed, even! I actually mention that briefly in the next video (coming out Saturday) about how trips like this and good friends are a blessing from God!! Thanks and will do, Billy!!
Dan it would be awesome if you could make a video of the places you've been there put in take out miles if there's a outfitter ect. That be cool I'd love to try do some of they , just a thought, have a great day brother..
Thanks Steve! Yes, I sometimes forget to share some of the details. I get caught up in the trip...lol! We used Black Creek Canoe Rental for this trip. They have several different trip lengths to choose from and they know this creek well and will keep you informed and safe!!
It's an enjoyable easy float with good camping sandbars. Been there several times. But the only way to describe the water is tannic and almost stagnant. It is lower MS afterall.
Thanks, David! I never heard for sure whether any gators were here. It's awful shallow in places, but could possibly still hold a few. It was an awesome trip!!
I really enjoyed this part of your trip. I’m looking forward to the next episode. What length canoe are you using for your trips? I’ve got a 16 foot canoe and wondered if it would be a good choice for this type of trip.
Thank you very much! Part 2 will come out this Saturday morning. My canoe is a 16 foot and it does great on these trips. With longer boats like that I find that it helps a lot to put as much weight forward as possible to help it track (stay straight) better and it makes you less susceptible to the wind. I like my canoe because it has a seat back and plenty of room for any gear (and a big ice chest) that I might want to bring! :)
Ha, ha- thanks, Charles! Born and raised in Decatur, Alabama. Corinth, MS, is about 90 minutes west of me and I've been through there many times! Black Creek is so awesome and I plan on doing this trip again in the next few years!!
Preciate it! We were near Camp Shelby and some type of aerial gunnery range. We would hear a bu-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da every now and then. Pretty cool!
April 5th-7th of this year (2024). It was a perfect time to go weather wise. I think the water level might have been just barely on the low side, but we didn't have any problems.
Oh wow! I can't imagine being in that water in January!! I've dumped my canoe in January before, but fortunately I was still within eyeshot of my truck and I paddled straight back....and the water was not as cold as Black Creek was.
Great vid, I grew up spending my summers on red and black creek, you can't beat the sandbars on red creek, both are hidden gems here in the south, we still canoe both to this day, my fiancé and I's first date was an overnighter on red.
That's so awesome! One of our crew is from Mobile and told us that Red Creek was just as good a trip! I'd like to check it out next year!! And yes, the sandbars are so cool to me. We don't really have those in North Alabama, certainly nowhere near that many!!! :)
Mr. Paddler, Cool you are in Mississippi
Are you expecting alligators?
It is like you are canoeing in the tea..wow
Is the water low? or this is typical water level?
I see rocks and dead tree in the water
The water is calm and the weather is pretty
Nothing else to ask for...
hahah I bet you love those thick steak! having company around campfire is inviting.
Thank you for sharing this pleasant paddling.
I would love to go back in the water soon again.
You will have a great projects this year.
Thank you, Ms. Kayak7Seas! The water was in the normal range, but it was on the low end of the range. A little lower and you'd be dragging some. But it was very relaxing and the steaks were delicious!! Hope you both have more great adventures this year!!
Great channel, great to see what the rivers look like down there in the South! I'm up here in Mass...some of your rivers look just like ours...I have loved the South everytime I've been down there...enjoy watching these!
Thank you so much! I've seen videos from elsewhere in the US and thought the same: there are some rivers/terrain all over that look like like my home turf. Never been to Mass...or even close. North Carolina is the farthest I've been up the eastern seaboard. But I'm subscribed and now I can see what it looks like from your boats! Thanks for commenting, brother!!
@SouthernPaddler Awesome...I'll do my best...I would go down and coach softball in South Carolina every year.. so I got to see it there...Virginia...North Carolina...been to Texas...loved it all....Always took the backroads!
Hi Dan how you doing man? Look like day one was a good day & relaxing day too. Nice group you have too that makes it a lot of fun man. I can't wait to it warm up I lil bit more to pull out the kayak man. I wanted to pull the kayak out today to clean up from winter time Storage but we have 50mph winds going on right now but it's sunny out side so I just had to try out for a Another weekend . Good video buddy thanks you for sharing this.
Hey Mack!! Man, the wind has been crazy here this spring (and it kind of was last year two). I hate fighting the wind too, but I do hope you get to get on the water soon! Take care, Mack!
That looks like a great paddle. That water and sand makes me think of the Perdido River. I just ran across my photos that I took on that trip, the other night. I caught a cold on that trip and actually did not video any, but apparently, I felt taking a ton of photos.
LOL- I caught a cold on this one, but fortunately it didn't "kick in" until I got back. It's been a rough week (last week), but I'm better now. Thanks so much, Brad!!
How lovely, with trees casting light and shadow on the river and the sun glittering on the water. Beautiful beaches from time to time and a friendly bunch of paddlers. Can you ask for more?
Thank you...and no, I couldn't ask for more! It was a perfect trip!! :)
Congrats on checking off Mississippi. The water looked beautiful and you can't beat steaks on the beach.
Thank you, John!! Those steaks were fantastic and the setting just makes them better!! :)
Looks so relaxing. Can’t wait to get my kayak back in the water ❤
Thank you! It was a super relaxing trip! I love trips like this. I hope you get to get on the water soon!!
Awesome video Dan, me and some friends would do a yearly overnight trip on the black creek many years ago. I look forward to the rest of the videos.
How cool, Jito!! It was my first time there and I loved every minute of it! Such a beautiful, peaceful creek and an overall great area!! I would do that one again in a heartbeat!!
That looked like a great paddle and quite the fire at 18:32. Enjoyed it.
Thanks, Lashonda! We had a lot of time at camp that last evening...lol! Love those fires!!
Another great paddling adventure video Dan! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip! 🛶😎👍
Thanks so much, Dewey!! I like these laid back trips!! :)
You are one lucky man, brother looking forward to seeing your new video. Just be safe
Thanks so much, Billy! I am lucky...blessed, even! I actually mention that briefly in the next video (coming out Saturday) about how trips like this and good friends are a blessing from God!! Thanks and will do, Billy!!
Dan it would be awesome if you could make a video of the places you've been there put in take out miles if there's a outfitter ect. That be cool I'd love to try do some of they , just a thought, have a great day brother..
Thanks Steve! Yes, I sometimes forget to share some of the details. I get caught up in the trip...lol! We used Black Creek Canoe Rental for this trip. They have several different trip lengths to choose from and they know this creek well and will keep you informed and safe!!
Awesome adventure. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. 😀👍✝️ I’m ready for day 2.
Thank you, brother! We had a lot of fun on this trip. Part 2 will come out this Saturday! Thanks again!!!
My mother's baby sister was adopted out when she was young. The family who adopted her was the Lee's who used to own the canoe rental down there.
Oh wow! I met an older gentleman at the put-in that I believed used to own the outfitter. I can't remember his name.
It's an enjoyable easy float with good camping sandbars. Been there several times. But the only way to describe the water is tannic and almost stagnant. It is lower MS afterall.
Yes, that's true! We don't have much sand in North Alabama, so that was such a cool thing to me. It really was a great trip!! Thank you!
That's cool I want to come there and fish . I live just below where it comes into dead lake at red Creek and Pascagoula River
Nice! I've head Red Creek is a great paddle, too!
Nice setup and a leisurely paddle.
Thank you! Yes, it was a truly relaxing trip!!
Thats on my to do list for sure :) awesome trip
Thanks, Terry! It's a fantastic float, for sure!!!
Looks like a beautiful trip.
Thanks, Kid! It was very peaceful and beautiful!! Hope we can hit the water again soon, bro! Been thinking about our Buffalo River trip!! :-)
@@SouthernPaddler I'm ready for a repeat on that one.
@alabamafloats Heck yeah!!! 💯👍🛶
Looks like a nice place to canoe. Hope there are no Gators around. Thanks for the video.
Thanks, David! I never heard for sure whether any gators were here. It's awful shallow in places, but could possibly still hold a few. It was an awesome trip!!
I really enjoyed this part of your trip. I’m looking forward to the next episode. What length canoe are you using for your trips? I’ve got a 16 foot canoe and wondered if it would be a good choice for this type of trip.
Thank you very much! Part 2 will come out this Saturday morning. My canoe is a 16 foot and it does great on these trips. With longer boats like that I find that it helps a lot to put as much weight forward as possible to help it track (stay straight) better and it makes you less susceptible to the wind. I like my canoe because it has a seat back and plenty of room for any gear (and a big ice chest) that I might want to bring! :)
Grew up on that creek. Great video. Where are you from? You said "Missippi" like a native!😊
Ha, ha- thanks, Charles! Born and raised in Decatur, Alabama. Corinth, MS, is about 90 minutes west of me and I've been through there many times! Black Creek is so awesome and I plan on doing this trip again in the next few years!!
nice trip
Preciate it! We were near Camp Shelby and some type of aerial gunnery range. We would hear a bu-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da every now and then. Pretty cool!
When did this boat trip happen, what date . The water looks low like just recently
April 5th-7th of this year (2024). It was a perfect time to go weather wise. I think the water level might have been just barely on the low side, but we didn't have any problems.
When did this boat trip happen, what date
April 5th-7th, 2024.
You see any fish out there
I didn't really notice as I don't fish that much, but I've had others comment off-line that there is good fishing there!!
Dang near died of hypothermia on black Creek in 1983 when my canoe turned over in January I was young ignorant and not prepared.
Oh wow! I can't imagine being in that water in January!! I've dumped my canoe in January before, but fortunately I was still within eyeshot of my truck and I paddled straight back....and the water was not as cold as Black Creek was.
Be careful.