That was so interesting! My sister and I started watching the bear cams in 2016 and that was when we first saw Lefty. We called him Splasher bear because he entertained us immensely hopping and splashing all over in front of the falls when we first started watching. We watched him progress and learn how to catch fish that season. By the end of the season he was a machine catching fish on the lip and we were amazed how many he'd catch and eat in a row. We were brand new to the cams and the message boards that year. We became big fans of his, Otis, and a fierce mama bear named Grazer and her 3 COYs. We have both been hooked ever since. Mike talks about 2015 in this video, but we definitely watched him learn how to fish in 2016. Might've taken him 2 years! 😁❤
Such a great video, thank you Mike! I really enjoyed watching Lefty learn how to fish over the years, especially since I have just started watching this year. It is remarkable to think how far he's come from his beginning at the Falls. I especially loved watching him this year--that day on the lip where he was bobbing his head and tapping his paw. He has quickly become one of my favorites. Here's to hoping MB will come back and we can see him progress in the same manner!
Seeing Lefty learn how to fish is a great story, and illustrates the bears at the Falls don't just sit down and start catching fish, Lefty had to learn skills.
I love this! I love watching the cam but I’m new to it so I don’t always know what I’m watching so I love and appreciate the story and background! Also that belly flop melted my heart.
We always amazed at your new ideas each and every year of those very interesting moments!!! You folks are sooooo CREATIVE!!!!! Thank you very much for your time!!!
753rd upward-thumb LIKE posted at 1:34 - of the 18,318th view. "If you've got a belly like that, why not flop it with some gusto?" - Go Lefty - show'm how it's done. You've got a huge audience.
so funny.....can see the desperation in early days, but just like life in general.....things go much better the calmer, calculating and smoother you go about it
@@maandren Earlier this month, an unrecognized adult male showed up at Brooks Falls. I don't think we had ever seen him before, so he didn't have an assigned ID number. Many cam viewers called him "mystery bear" or, shortened, MB.
His chaotic behaviour is super cute. But I’m still so glad he learned, for his sake and those he was stealing from 😂
Mike Fitz narration making it more interesting and enjoyable..... Lefty's jump in Jacuzzi going to be remember forever lol , rare thing.
I'm just learning about the bears and Lefty is so amazing. That bellyflop 😆🐻Long live Lefty!
Love this story about 775 Lefty! So cool that we got to see him develop his Brooks Falls fishing style over the years.
That was so interesting! My sister and I started watching the bear cams in 2016 and that was when we first saw Lefty. We called him Splasher bear because he entertained us immensely hopping and splashing all over in front of the falls when we first started watching. We watched him progress and learn how to catch fish that season. By the end of the season he was a machine catching fish on the lip and we were amazed how many he'd catch and eat in a row. We were brand new to the cams and the message boards that year. We became big fans of his, Otis, and a fierce mama bear named Grazer and her 3 COYs. We have both been hooked ever since. Mike talks about 2015 in this video, but we definitely watched him learn how to fish in 2016. Might've taken him 2 years! 😁❤
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I remember when he did that
do you how this bear Lefty got scars? it looks like there were at least 2, a big one on the waist, and a smaller one on the forehead.
Pretty intelligent to learn that quick. Bears are smarter than most give them credit for.
He is so cute! Steals my heart, almost as much as the King and my bada*s girl Grazer! ❤🐻❤️
Priceless footage not only of the high dive and bellyflop but Lefty crawling UP the falls to take a fish right out of the bear's mouth! ha
He was just to Hyper! Needed some experience & patience! Lefty with the bellyflops lives forever!! Lol 😂!!
Wonderful, love reading and watching about these amazing bears, thank you Mike!🤗
Gracias!!! Muy bonitos osos!!! Saludos desde Tulancingo Hidalgo México ✌️🙏🇲🇽
Excellent commentary. Thank you!
Right on Lefty! Slow start, strong finish. You’re a winner!
Love this. Thank you for spotlighting Lefty.
But belly flops are so funny . At least we can laugh at MB at the moment when we see him/her
I just happened on this channel. It's so peaceful and nice to see these majestic creatures not struggle.
I'm glad he learned to catch fish on the lip! Come back soon Lefty. We miss you!
Gotta love Lefty ❤
Beautiful, glad he's improved, 🐾💖🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟
01:22 It's always poor Otis having his fish stolen. 0:26 is a beautiful picture, calendar material.
Thank you for these videos!
How cute! 😅❤️🐻
We could all learn from Lefty. Thanks for sharing this great story. 🐻💜
Such a great video, thank you Mike! I really enjoyed watching Lefty learn how to fish over the years, especially since I have just started watching this year. It is remarkable to think how far he's come from his beginning at the Falls. I especially loved watching him this year--that day on the lip where he was bobbing his head and tapping his paw. He has quickly become one of my favorites. Here's to hoping MB will come back and we can see him progress in the same manner!
Seeing Lefty learn how to fish is a great story, and illustrates the bears at the Falls don't just sit down and start catching fish, Lefty had to learn skills.
Thank You for this
I love this! I love watching the cam but I’m new to it so I don’t always know what I’m watching so I love and appreciate the story and background! Also that belly flop melted my heart.
Love it! Thank you!
If he keeps this pace up he could become a real contender for FBW!
Yay for Lefty!! ❤❤❤
thank you Mike and Explore cams. Mike your story of Lefty is wonderful. I love these bears
Go lefty!
So interesting to learn about their behavior
Thank you, Mike! My sis & I love your vids. ❤️🐻❤️
This was so awesome & informative. Thanks for making it for us!
thanks for this video.. good info .. bears are indeed intelligent n Lefty is so cute and belly flop is simply cuteness overload..
We always amazed at your new ideas each and every year of those very interesting moments!!! You folks are sooooo CREATIVE!!!!! Thank you very much for your time!!!
Love it. I've been watching the brook falls live stream and I've been wanting to see a bear jump off the lip lol
Oh I love this. I wonder what he experienced in all the years before. What a special bear
Lefty? More like legend.
Mike Fitz is a great narrator!
Вот мишки наедятся рыбки! За весь год!
I love them all! God bless them, and a great fattening up season!💓
so awesome.. can't imagine seeing them in the wild
Fantastic ❣️🐻❤️ 😂...not smart only , hilarious too...
this is very interesting
🐻🤘🐟 so cute！
amazing video
Great vid and narration! Thank you!
This one is amazing! Thanks Mike! Lefty only let them slip away out of kindness I suppose...
753rd upward-thumb LIKE posted at 1:34 - of the 18,318th view. "If you've got a belly like that, why not flop it with some gusto?" - Go Lefty - show'm how it's done.
You've got a huge audience.
The belly floppers are my favorites ❤ 909 and 910 seem to use the same tactic quite a bit. Makes me wonder if they'll outgrow it 🤔
Hello thanks for showing and your comment.Greetings Gijs
im proud of him
Love Lefty's story! At least there is no bait to put on a hook.
Now I know the name of the bear with the kids-like splashing in the water. Lefty, you are quite the entertainer!
I saw him the other day and recognized him from his bare (no pin intended) spot. So cool to see him featured here 👍
Reminds me of the Brother Bear movie where Kenai goes to the salmon run
Oh how difficult could it be,the fish were practically jumping in his/ her mouth.
so funny.....can see the desperation in early days, but just like life in general.....things go much better the calmer, calculating and smoother you go about it
If only we could be like bears!
Wonderful video
"There's an easier way to make a living than belly flops".....ain't that the truth!!
The belly flop was top notch. Probably was a pro, lost his job to downsizing, now is out in the forest going old school. Go Lefty, dream that dream.
I think he was just belly flopping for fun 😁
Lefty had quite a few gaping wounds! His improved fishing technique decreased fighting and helped the healing, it appears.
New to the channel, what are the white splotches on the bears ?
Scars.
Thanks !
Does anyone besides me think bears learn by seeing as well as by chance?
The elite Russian bear unit invades Alaska.
It surprised me that the bear community does not punished steal food
Hmmm...now that's good eatin'!
MB bear has this weird behavior too 😂
what does MB stand for? Sorry I'm a bit of a newcomer.
@@maandren Earlier this month, an unrecognized adult male showed up at Brooks Falls. I don't think we had ever seen him before, so he didn't have an assigned ID number. Many cam viewers called him "mystery bear" or, shortened, MB.
Grub first then technique. - Brecht
With that stealing fish, lefty was going to get his ass kicked!
where the fuck did he come from lmao
He has some seriously nasty looking battle scars.
Lefty has ADHD.