Hello there!! Thank you for your comment - you're right ✅️ we have so much work to do, but we've also gotten so accomplished. We are always up for the challenge and we love every second of it! This is the dream of our lives! 💚
I know right!? One of my favorite things is to see how excited Melodi gets when she has a fish on the line. It's super funny and her energy is so infectious! Thank so much for watching! -Ryan
I have just found your channel and have been binge watching! I am so envious! You keep saying you’re living the dream- you truly are! I’m looking forward to seeing what you got up to in the year since you posted this!
Welcome to our channel! We are so happy that you have joined us in this adventure! There are highs and lows but we love every single moment! Onward and upward!! 💚
How's she goin'? Wow you folks are for sure living the dream!! That is one super spot you have. Congrats on catching the fish!! I think you were a little excited eh!!! You say the fish tasted great, well everything tastes good in the woods!! Take care!!
The water the trees all of it is so Wonderfully made !!! Love the smell of the smoke and cleaning fish to be fried & eaten !!! I will be on the South side and see what is over there !!! Fish in the morning & late evening that is the best way to catch fish !!! Get some cast iron fry pans and also one that is a bigger one for soups and to be used for oven or baking in with a lid on it !!! This is the way to go in life no body knows that your around other than the LOONS !!!
Yay!!! You caught one. I loved seeing how you cooked it. I cook mine rolled in cornmeal and shallow fried. If you let your fish line ride between your fingers when you are reeling, it will keep from getting those underneath snarls. Your fishing pole is absolutely gorgeous.
Hey there Sandra! 💚 Thank you for watching and for your kind support. We have lots more to come on this journey of building on our island. Stay tuned 💚
@@mywildholm I'd never been happier to see someone else catch a fish. After watching the cross country barge collection, by god did you deserve that. I was also surprised because after some of the luck you'd already had on that trip, I thought you might of ran out. I know I'm a year or so behind where you are now, but I'm working my way through S1 atm. Hope your both well.
We are indeed. Thank you for your support. We appreciate it very much and I am sure you will find some of our other videos engaging and interesting. If you aren't already, try to watch them in order if you can... they are connected as one continuous story arc and will make more sense that way. -Ryan
HI , again folks 😊. How you guys DON'T have over 1 Million subscribers is beyond me ! Its Saturday here & I've already binged my way to S1. Ep12 😂. Starlink is amazing eh ? Oh one more thing for those crazy pests . I'm an expert on the deep woods ( repellant doesn't work, their all immune to it . ) I only use the traditional Head Net Hat - Safari hat with the netting that covers 360 degrees on the head . They have a weighted drawstring so they can't get under . And their great for keeping the sun off your face & neck. Amazon for under $ 20.00 ! Stay safe ! Ok i gotta get back to Ep.12 😂 ( Thank you Elon Musk ! That's hilarious my dear 😂 ) ...
Thank you so much for another great comment. We really appreciate your kind support! We actually discovered those wonderful hats and full jackets actually. They sure do help. We have just brought in a mosquito magnet too. Greg Ovens was trying one out and we decided to try it this season. So far so good. It seems that they are less than we have had previously.
i love the fishing but please do not run the line from the reel to the little hook holder thing. lol The line goes straight up to the biggest eyelet. As i watch i will see if you all have learnt this. But thanks for taking us on the journey. LOVE IT!!
Ah ha... you'll likely cringe at how we fish and clean and cook... I promise though, as time goes by, we do learn a few things. This little skill was one we eventually came to learn... so silly not getting it to begin with. It's people like you who help us along with great tips and advice. Thank you so much for watching 💚
Hello there - thank you so much! We have just had the 'bomb cyclone' on the West Coast and were out of power entirely for 24 hours - just got it back... Your support is so very much appreciated! Have a great rest of your week!
Tee hee ---- just so bored I guess... just kidding!!! It's just something that never gets old - she 's just as excited for every single fish she ever catches!!
Not sure, but it looks like your fishing line is strung through the hook loop on your pole. The little tiny loop closest to the handle is a place to put your hook or lure in storage mode so it doesn’t just swing around. Your fishing line should not go through that loop
Well this is embarassing! We are a little bit sheepish and laughing our heads off... we are such noobs! Thanks so much for the tutelage. And thank you for watching!
Thankfully we have only ever had 1 Beaver and a few squirrels come onto the island. Opal is highly anxious and it used to be that we'd tether her so she could actually rest and not pace for hours. She has gotten so much better out here and we no longer have to tie her at all. She's a new doggy (unless she sees another dog anywhere on our supply runs).
I have seen bears and deer swimming out in the water and wolves will sometimes cross the ice. Not sure if you have coyotes there but they are kind of gutsy and will take dogs and cats even if they are around their owners. A few years ago my neighbor went to town and had his German Sheppard dog tied up on his deck of the house. When he came back he found his dog ripped apart and dead. The bear had tore the dog off the leash. Bears with
Sorry I pressed wrong button. Bears will drag their kill off into the bush to eat. The advice about not tying her up is sound. A dog would make a tasty meal for a bear, wolf etc.
I'm a little surprised that no one has ever told you that turning your outboard motor off while fishing greatly enhances your chances of catching any, Fish tend to shy away from unusual disturbances in the water. Waves slapping against an aluminum boat also disturb them.
I know!! We've literally only just heard that in the last few weeks. Not sure how we missed that 😆 🤣 I guess from now on we'll have to take out our little tiny electric motor. 🎣
I love fishing, haven’t been for a long time. The water looks lovely. The fish looked so tasty in the pan cooking.
Oh my goodness - THAT moment!!! Such happy days! The fish WAS tasty... the best I've ever had but isn't everything better over a campfire?
@@mywildholm absolutely!
Same here, except I haven’t been fishing since I was a preteen….😊
@@NadesikoRose Oh yes! Everything tastes better over a campfire!! They knew what they started doing 200,000 yrs ago, lol!
Great episode! That fish looked delicious.
It was incredible!! Thank you for watching!
You guys have alot of work ahead of you. And so many magic moments.
Hello there!! Thank you for your comment - you're right ✅️ we have so much work to do, but we've also gotten so accomplished. We are always up for the challenge and we love every second of it! This is the dream of our lives! 💚
"Sitting in the remote wilderness of Canada w/the bear and the meese!" - Melodi & Ryan/Keepers of the Candle of Bird Island.💓🕯💓
Proud Keepers 🔥... thank you so much and thank you for watching our journey!
Congratulations on catching your first fish! We enjoyed the adventure! ☺️
Thank you so much!! It was a high moment for sure! 🍁
Hi. Guys. Congrats on your first catch. Enjoy yr stay. 😊
Hello Elizabeth ☺ Welcome to our channel! Thank you for watching... We love hearing from our new subscribers! 💚
I laughed and smiled how excited you were catching your fish. Its the little things that matter.😊
I know right!? One of my favorite things is to see how excited Melodi gets when she has a fish on the line. It's super funny and her energy is so infectious! Thank so much for watching! -Ryan
Congratulations on starlink!! Melodi 😂!! Catching the rainbow trout so excited!! Loved it!!! Stay blessed, stay strong!!😋
Thank you so much Jamie! We have such fun out here!! The fish!! Definitely a highlight each time 🎣
Ooo Did you get your Drone fixed? Oh my listen to that sizzle!! Yes, netter than a hotdog 🌭!!!
It turns out that it wasn't damaged at all. We thought it may have been but when we tried to fly it again, it worked like a charm! 😄
Congratulations on your first fish 🐟 on your island 🏝 Sooo fun watching. Happy early Monday morning 🌄
Oh what a day that was! It just never gets old either 😆
Pretty exciting to catch your first fish off the island!
Highlight of my year!!! 😆
Nice work could smell the fish cooking and weirdly smelt lemon when youse added it
😆 Isn't it funny how that works?! I feel like that's happened to me too when I watch people cooking! 🍋
I have just found your channel and have been binge watching! I am so envious! You keep saying you’re living the dream- you truly are! I’m looking forward to seeing what you got up to in the year since you posted this!
Welcome to our channel! We are so happy that you have joined us in this adventure! There are highs and lows but we love every single moment! Onward and upward!! 💚
How's she goin'? Wow you folks are for sure living the dream!! That is one super spot you have. Congrats on catching the fish!! I think you were a little excited eh!!! You say the fish tasted great, well everything tastes good in the woods!! Take care!!
It was so wonderful and you're right - everything does taste better in the woods! Thank you for watching!
I was so excited to see that trout come in the boat!!!!
Thank you sooo much!! Ohhh yes... we were excited too!
The water the trees all of it is so Wonderfully made !!! Love the smell of the smoke and cleaning fish to be fried & eaten !!! I will be on the South side and see what is over there !!! Fish in the morning & late evening that is the best way to catch fish !!! Get some cast iron fry pans and also one that is a bigger one for soups and to be used for oven or baking in with a lid on it !!! This is the way to go in life no body knows that your around other than the LOONS !!!
Oh yes!! I wish you could see it for yourself! And yes, those lovely loons! Thank you friend...
Yay!!! You caught one. I loved seeing how you cooked it. I cook mine rolled in cornmeal and shallow fried. If you let your fish line ride between your fingers when you are reeling, it will keep from getting those underneath snarls. Your fishing pole is absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you so much! We'll have to try to cook them that way! My reel was acting up that day but it's been better since - thank you!!
Amazing!! ❤
Thank you for watching 💚
omg....you two are so cute!!!
Hey there Sandra! 💚 Thank you for watching and for your kind support. We have lots more to come on this journey of building on our island. Stay tuned 💚
By the way the quickest way to lose a fish is to "yank 'em hard." lol
Yeah, we've learned that the hard way. Thanks for the tip, and thanks for watching! -Ryan
Sweep set and hold keeping tension on the line usually works well
Bet that tasted like victory
Oh my goodness, you're right about that! Thank you for watching!! 💚
@@mywildholm I'd never been happier to see someone else catch a fish. After watching the cross country barge collection, by god did you deserve that. I was also surprised because after some of the luck you'd already had on that trip, I thought you might of ran out. I know I'm a year or so behind where you are now, but I'm working my way through S1 atm. Hope your both well.
We are indeed. Thank you for your support. We appreciate it very much and I am sure you will find some of our other videos engaging and interesting. If you aren't already, try to watch them in order if you can... they are connected as one continuous story arc and will make more sense that way. -Ryan
@mywildholm Yeap, I'm watching in order, leaving likes along the way.
Thank you - - that's like me... I have to start from the beginning or else I feel like it doesn't flow. We appreciate you!
HI , again folks 😊. How you guys DON'T have over 1 Million subscribers is beyond me ! Its Saturday here & I've already binged my way to S1. Ep12 😂. Starlink is amazing eh ? Oh one more thing for those crazy pests . I'm an expert on the deep woods ( repellant doesn't work, their all immune to it . ) I only use the traditional Head Net Hat - Safari hat with the netting that covers 360 degrees on the head . They have a weighted drawstring so they can't get under . And their great for keeping the sun off your face & neck. Amazon for under $ 20.00 ! Stay safe ! Ok i gotta get back to Ep.12 😂 ( Thank you Elon Musk ! That's hilarious my dear 😂 ) ...
Thank you so much for another great comment. We really appreciate your kind support! We actually discovered those wonderful hats and full jackets actually. They sure do help. We have just brought in a mosquito magnet too. Greg Ovens was trying one out and we decided to try it this season. So far so good. It seems that they are less than we have had previously.
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That was a fun day 🎣
i love the fishing but please do not run the line from the reel to the little hook holder thing. lol The line goes straight up to the biggest eyelet. As i watch i will see if you all have learnt this. But thanks for taking us on the journey. LOVE IT!!
Ah ha... you'll likely cringe at how we fish and clean and cook... I promise though, as time goes by, we do learn a few things. This little skill was one we eventually came to learn... so silly not getting it to begin with. It's people like you who help us along with great tips and advice. Thank you so much for watching 💚
@@mywildholm I love it all. i love the fact you all took on a Big task and are enjoying it.. ill be watching everything you all put out. Great Show!!
Hello there - thank you so much! We have just had the 'bomb cyclone' on the West Coast and were out of power entirely for 24 hours - just got it back... Your support is so very much appreciated! Have a great rest of your week!
I know I was late but Cheers 🍷🍷
Hey there!! Welcome to our channel and thank you for your comment! It's always a great time out in the boat 🎣
Melodi needs to work on her excitement skills. She was way too calm when she caught that first rainbow. Just Sayin'
Tee hee ---- just so bored I guess... just kidding!!! It's just something that never gets old - she 's just as excited for every single fish she ever catches!!
Not sure, but it looks like your fishing line is strung through the hook loop on your pole. The little tiny loop closest to the handle is a place to put your hook or lure in storage mode so it doesn’t just swing around. Your fishing line should not go through that loop
Well this is embarassing! We are a little bit sheepish and laughing our heads off... we are such noobs! Thanks so much for the tutelage. And thank you for watching!
Try not to leave your camp with Opal tied up as she wont escape a predator
Thankfully we have only ever had 1 Beaver and a few squirrels come onto the island. Opal is highly anxious and it used to be that we'd tether her so she could actually rest and not pace for hours. She has gotten so much better out here and we no longer have to tie her at all. She's a new doggy (unless she sees another dog anywhere on our supply runs).
I have seen bears and deer swimming out in the water and wolves will sometimes cross the ice. Not sure if you have coyotes there but they are kind of gutsy and will take dogs and cats even if they are around their owners. A few years ago my neighbor went to town and had his German Sheppard dog tied up on his deck of the house. When he came back he found his dog ripped apart and dead. The bear had tore the dog off the leash. Bears with
Sorry I pressed wrong button. Bears will drag their kill off into the bush to eat. The advice about not tying her up is sound. A dog would make a tasty meal for a bear, wolf etc.
I'm a little surprised that no one has ever told you that turning your outboard motor off while fishing greatly enhances your chances of catching any, Fish tend to shy away from unusual disturbances in the water. Waves slapping against an aluminum boat also disturb them.
I know!! We've literally only just heard that in the last few weeks. Not sure how we missed that 😆 🤣 I guess from now on we'll have to take out our little tiny electric motor. 🎣
get a fish finder, would tell you depth of water
We had one. But I left it in the boat once and it was stolen. Oops. -Ryan
Man could get your lumber mill sell some logs
It'll be such fun to set the mill up! We are awaiting that day and cannot wait!