To whoever is reading this, I hope you heal from the things you don’t speak about. I hope you find peace within your day. If all you did was get out of bed today, have a glass of water, or even just did whatever you could, just know that’s the best you could do at that moment and that’s okay. Everyone sleep well and I hope the waves of relaxation wash over you. Sending love and healing and light to all of you.
A man goes into the wilderness and emerges five days later. Other than having eaten one fish no one would ever know he was there. Truly appreciate this!
Actually he leaves many witnesses behind, all those fishes ( muinus one ) can say "There was a man here, who takes them out, judges their weight and gently releases them back" 😂.
Behind the scenes...recorded 800 clips on this trip and over 400 of them were deleted. I delete clips that I don't like or don't use because the data storage needs for filming trips are huge. There have been many trips this summer and I'm just trying to keep some stuff flowing, but I'm mostly out tripping while I can. The longer trips will take longer to edit :)
I do the same thing when it comes to deleting footage! If I take six shots trying to capture the mood of a particular lake or sunset or animal, and half of them are blurry, those are getting completely thrown out. Why waste the data on things I wouldn't want to keep?
Your channel has become my new meditation app lol! So beautiful, peaceful, good thoughts, beautiful views, great cinematography. It calms me when the world seems so crazy! Thank you 🙏
John, I just wanted to take a moment to say thanks for being a huge advocate for barbless hooks and always releasing spawning sized fish. As your channel continues to grow and reach more people, I hope that this message gets across and more anglers choose to use these methods that you preach.
I agree, he has a ' world class attitude ' to living in the back country. When I fished these lakes as a 10 year old , it never crossed anyone's mind, and barbless hooks were unknown,, we may have been the first people to drop a line in some of them. 6-8 pound pickerel were normal in this area, in the deep pools. The University river was a spot people in Wawa tried to find for many years. A lot of 4 and 5 pound specks came home Hanging on for dear life to a steel 5' rod and black line on a old school reel, sitting on the floor in the middle of the canoe,,, good times ,,,,,
I love how respectful you are to the first nation's land you visit. You are my favorite wilderness creator. Thank you for always being honest and respectful!
I have no idea why I’m becoming so addicted to these videos? Perhaps it’s the ability to be part of a picturesque outdoor adventure without all of the work, insects, and drawbacks of camping. In the end this is truly great content and has me fantasizing about simplifying my life.
@@LostLakes Another great vid. Loved the mink footage and those falls are gorgeous. "These walleyes are too big" is another potential title for the book. Good problem to have, eh? Thx for this. Great as always.
You really should write one, Jon. Maybe not now, but in the future! I truly believe you're the next reincarnation of Kevin Callan, and it won't be long before we pester you into doing it anyway! 😁
I swear I felt this one uploading - just an hour ago I was sitting there thinking "sure could use a lost lakes video right now...he must be busy tripping these days" now here it is!
Another lost lakes wilderness adventure. Beautiful shots from inventive camera work, crisp editing, smooth pacing, cool music track, all pro grade in my book. Nicely done. Takes a TON of behind scenes work to do all that, all by yourself, and make a grade A movie with so much heart. Thanks Jon! edit: At 51:26 Kathy said you been away from Erin too long. ha
Very entertaining trip. The walleye and brook trout were beautiful. I thought we'd lost you for sure at 50:39...but you must've eaten, hydrated and rested and were back. Made me laugh! Well done.
Jon, I think this is some of your best videography yet. I could feel and smell those lakes and land. I truly like your excitement every time you pull in a fish. It is always like it is your first time catching one. Man do I have some Nova Craft envy. Could you tell me the weight of that canoe? Maybe the mink is your spirit animal~~~ Also enjoyed the flower shots of Japanese iris, tiger lily and wild rose. Whoooooo Buddy)))
Thanks so much Shug!! The Pal in Nova Craft's TuffStuff layup is 50lbs. Nice balance of weight and ruggedness. The gel coat seems to chip fairly easily though
@@LostLakes TuffStuff......explains how it takes a good bit of dragging over those log jams. Appreciate the info. Dinner for breakfast is a stellar idea.
I think my favorite wildlife that you capture on film is the mink...like the mink you captured on this trip (34:30) so darn cute the way it was playing peek-a-boo with you 😊❤
Freedom...aah. Been enjoying your goodies very much since this trip too. Had the granola with fruit and powdered milk for the first time yesterday at the end of a 10-day trip and that's an instant winner...no cooking, very good and satisfying. Thanks Bern!!
All that you do is with respect and joy. Hardship includes the beautiful. What could be better than that? Thank you for sharing your love for our planet.
What an awesome trip and video! Thanks for taking us along again and for all the fantastic camera angles and shots. A person has to remind themselves how much extra work it is setting up cameras and getting all the footage! Loved the scenery and fishing.
My husband and I have been watching you both for years!! We find you guys so inspirational 😀 We live and explore in your area, hope to run into you one day 👍
Great job scouting out such a remote but stunningly beautiful route. I am not real big on fishing but I cannot look away from your videos. Great scenic lake and river footage, wildlife shots and I also enjoy watching your food preparation at camp.
I've just got back from 3 days on one of our rivers, I envy your peace and solitude, I've had nothing but motorboats and noisy canoeists. This has restored my faith that not everywhere is full of 'humanity' on this planet...yet. A stunning location, filmed and edited beautifully as always, and well worth staying up until 1am to watch.
Thanks a lot Si! I know the feeling...it's hard to begrudge people for their own hobbies, however noisy, but man does a combustion engine ever rob one of a feeling of peace
Your videography is fantastic, it really captures the essence of travel/ wandering in the bush. I find myself watching a school of minnows, or stopping to take a look at some funky mushrooms along my adventuresas well. Your ability to record that is priceless for those that don't have the opportunity. Great work!
I'm absolutely amazed at how crystal clear the water is on Lake Superior. It almost looks as though you could stick a straw in it and just drink right out of the lake.
I love your passion for fishing and the grace you show these creatures Jon. And your thrush is to my loon! So appreciative of the amazing audio of all the wildlife and mink are so darn cute! Great trip, always impressive skills, and thanks for another 💜 Barret
Jon, Thanks for making an awesome film of this trip. I was there In 2009. We continued on down the Cascade from the Twin Lakes. I had no idea the fishing was that incredible. Cheers to you!
Cascade was low water. The beavers built a bomb proof dam at the start of the Cascade. We pulled, poled and paddled in inches of water for miles. River picked up where we could run the whitewater down to Superior. What a beautiful run. Spectacular scenery and views. Thanks again for all your hard work! Thanks again for your
Big thanks for taking us along your trip through paradise land! What an amazing scenery. Love it. Again special thanks for making these longer episodes, instead of those short 15-20 min ones which doesn't give much room for relax and "getting into the moment" feelings.
@@LostLakes You talk and use dehydrated food a lot in your films. Tried to find info about your method, but did not find much. Did I miss it or can you direct me to a page/link there it is shown / explained ? Thanks.
Did a little meal planning and dehydrating overview last spring here: th-cam.com/video/u3oeLbT-t_E/w-d-xo.html I'll probably never do recipe-specific videos as I just have no passion for it but Kevin Outdoors on YT is much more knowledgeable on the subject. I recommend his channel for that stuff (he also recently put out a fantastic book called Backcountry Eats: amzn.to/3DD8BkO)
Another great adventure. Those were some chunky Walleyes my friend, and such beaautiful color to them. I was very glad to see you release those big breeders. Looking forward to your next video.
As I watch, I think of how long it takes you to set up a B roll shot for 12 seconds of filler. It's important and adds great value to your content, but I know for sure it's a big time drag for you, and I just want to say I appreciate how much effort it takes. I sometimes film myself on my bassboat, only for my own pleasure, and I begrudge the time that takes against fishing time. Alone, simple tasks take more than twice as long against if you had help. Thanks for your efforts.
Very much appreciated Stan! I'm tripping a lot right now but already have a big backlog to unload later this year, when weekly vids should be a reality :)
Great video. Was out fishing on a lake in Haliburton years ago and catching nothing but Rock Bass close to shore. Rockies are an invasive species in that area so we're asked not to put them back. Was looking for a place to dispose of them when a little head popped up on shore. I must have fed that mink 20 Rockies. It started getting bolder and bolder and eventually swam out and tried to climbed into my boat. Time to leave, but was pleased I disposed of Rockies to a deserving creature. Never encourage people to feed wildlife but figured this was an acceptable exception. 🐟
14:15 - "if it goes it goes" love it. 46:47 so much sass :p - you really captured some awesome moments on this trip. Pukaskwa is a real gem thanks for taking us along :D That waterfall! Was that a squirrel impression? smeagol? or are you just spending too much time in the bush? love the paddle pull trick v cool, glad you ate one :D those walleyes were chunky boys
Hahaha thanks a bunch Xan!! Thank you for acknowledging that it was a squirrel...someone else guessed monkey 😆 Some dreadful smeagol impressions are in the bank and coming up though 😅
@@LostLakes I read that page you showed. In September for my solo I'm bringing "The Four Agreements" by Don Ruiz. Kinda similar in feel with your book I think. Wisdom stuff.
Love the way you make your content. I haven’t gotten to go out like this in a while since my son was born. The way you shot this made it feel like I was out there with you. Great content, I’m a new subscriber.
You have come a long way. I expect to see you up on the Spanish River to James Bay, or the Winisk River on the way to the Hudson. You were not a great paddler. You recognized it and did things about it. You got the equipment, you went out there and challenged yourself with far superior paddle partners. Continuous, thoughtful advancement of your skills and then we get to watch you meet the challenges. Keep it up Jon. I am rooting for you. P.S. having a trooper of a wife is also smart. We want to see her more too.
Wow, what a trip!! Thank you so much for sharing this video. You keep saying that you quit your job to go camping. This is your new job, it just has more benefits than most jobs. You have to give yourself more credit Jon. While you are away on trips you are giving up time with your friends and family. Keep doing what you are doing, we are very appreciative of your time and effort in your videos. I like the idea of you writing a book of your travels, I bet it would be an awesome read!! Thanks again!
Thanks so much Jim!! I like that perspective. And writing is something that interests me, but I see it as a retirement project...once my body can't do this anymore, it'll be a way for me to relive it :)
I just love your videos. Feeling like I’m there myself. Sadly I’m just sitting in my couch eating popcorn 😂 keep up the beautiful videos. Hopefully new viewers will be joining your channel
I’m an active scuba diver in Ontario, I see way to many fish with torn up faces, thanks for using barbless ! They don’t have a hospital to go back to, they go back to the bottom and suffer from infection that I see over and over while I’m diving. Awesome Channel John, keep the videos coming
Spectacular armchair views on a cold Winters night . The flowers ohh my makes a gardener long for spring. The walleye in cold fresh waters would make a delicious Sunday church pot luck fish fry back here in NW Iowa.
@@LostLakes I’ve always wanted to hike and camp in this park, every time I drive past. Living vicariously through you, for now. Tks for all you do, great content :)
I know you aren't a big fan of gear videos, but as a canoe nerd I'd love to see a video of you talking about the canoes you own/have owned and what you like/dislike about them, pros/cons and what you like to use each canoe for!
Hahah got that right Gavin...however there might be downtime for that someday. It's a great topic. In the meantime, I just wrote a review of the Pal for their site which is copied here if you want to read it. It speaks to some of that. 99% of my tripping had been in prospectors before I got my Pal. I looked at dozens of models from all manufacturers but landed on the Pal and I liked it immediately. A little narrower than a prospector but still very stable, faster, and less impacted by crosswinds. I bought this boat primarily for solo trips (with the option for tandem) in northern Ontario off the beaten path and got the Tuffstuff layup for durability. Jagged rocks are not friendly to the gel coat (which I’ve touched up with West System epoxy), but the hull is strong. My bags didn’t fit flat when soloing initially, but after removing the second seat (an easy operation), there’s tons of room for my 115L pack and 60L barrel. If packing for a tandem trip, fitting a second 115L pack might be tight and then the prospector may have just that extra little bit of room needed to do so. I took the Pal on a solo trip on Lake Superior from Silver Islet to Rossport and didn’t lose one day to conditions, despite being undecked (with a dry suit of course). In some tough wind and 2-3ft swells, it was very stable. In fact, at one point I was distracted while filming some video and a huge swell broke on a shoal I hadn’t noticed. It took me for a wild ride but the boat responded and saved my bacon. I run a little whitewater but nothing over class II and I’m comfortable with using this boat undecked for that application. I increasingly use a double blade on flat water due to a wrist issue and my 250cm paddle is just enough for the Pal, though 260 or 270 would be better. I got the aluminum trim which is my preference (I don’t like maintenance) and the skid plates. It’s a versatile boat, a pleasure to paddle, and I look forward to taking it around Ontario for many years.
Hey Carol, they have their place but for what I do, a canoe is the way to go, and has been proven over thousands of years on this land to be the optimal vessel. Inflatables I just don't trust, especially with hooks flying around, and to me they only makes sense when the amount of overland travel exceeds the amount of water travel. Collapsible I would only bother with if it was required for a fly-in, but I doubt that'll ever be the case for me. More fussy and expensive without much benefit for my uses...I certainly wouldn't go through that process for each portage. And kayaks I would only want on the ocean or maybe Superior, but the canoe gets by on Superior. Too difficult to portage and less cargo room for big packs and fishing rods and such
Loved your mink footage! So cute. And the pretty Island site. Gorgeous video as always. When you portage, do you carry you barrel and canoe pack together, or one of them with your boat? Thanks!
Such a photogenic little ball of energy hahah. I go main pack (with smaller tackle backpack slung over my front) first, then the barrel with the canoe. I like to take the canoe last so that I can drop it right in the water at the other end, and so that I have the walk back to improve the trail a bit...pushing the canoe through brush can be so exhausting. Thanks Andrea!
To whoever is reading this, I hope you heal from the things you don’t speak about. I hope you find peace within your day. If all you did was get out of bed today, have a glass of water, or even just did whatever you could, just know that’s the best you could do at that moment and that’s okay. Everyone sleep well and I hope the waves of relaxation wash over you. Sending love and healing and light to all of you.
Thanks. 😊 you too bud.
Holy crap I didn’t realize I needed that
Thanks bro
Thank you
Thank you for that ❤
A man goes into the wilderness and emerges five days later. Other than having eaten one fish no one would ever know he was there. Truly appreciate this!
Actually he leaves many witnesses behind, all those fishes ( muinus one ) can say "There was a man here, who takes them out, judges their weight and gently releases them back" 😂.
Yep as I told him he leaves no 👣 but helps erase others stupidity. Take care!
Behind the scenes...recorded 800 clips on this trip and over 400 of them were deleted. I delete clips that I don't like or don't use because the data storage needs for filming trips are huge. There have been many trips this summer and I'm just trying to keep some stuff flowing, but I'm mostly out tripping while I can. The longer trips will take longer to edit :)
Keep some for winter ...
You do awesome work!
I do the same thing when it comes to deleting footage! If I take six shots trying to capture the mood of a particular lake or sunset or animal, and half of them are blurry, those are getting completely thrown out. Why waste the data on things I wouldn't want to keep?
That's a lot of deletion... Good to know I'm not the only one that does that though.
I love that a fart made it into this one at the end of day 3.
Your channel has become my new meditation app lol! So beautiful, peaceful, good thoughts, beautiful views, great cinematography. It calms me when the world seems so crazy! Thank you 🙏
Hahah thank you so much Terrie!!
I don't even watch half of videos this is my go to sleep
John, I just wanted to take a moment to say thanks for being a huge advocate for barbless hooks and always releasing spawning sized fish. As your channel continues to grow and reach more people, I hope that this message gets across and more anglers choose to use these methods that you preach.
Really appreciate that Alex!!
I agree, he has a ' world class attitude ' to living in the back country.
When I fished these lakes as a 10 year old , it never crossed anyone's mind, and barbless hooks were unknown,, we may have been the first people to drop a line in some of them.
6-8 pound pickerel were normal in this area, in the deep pools. The University river was a spot people in Wawa tried to find for many years. A lot of 4 and 5 pound specks came home
Hanging on for dear life to a steel 5' rod and black line on a old school reel, sitting on the floor in the middle of the canoe,,, good times ,,,,,
I second that.
I love how respectful you are to the first nation's land you visit. You are my favorite wilderness creator. Thank you for always being honest and respectful!
Thanks so much Danielle!
Jon, your videography just keeps getting better and better..beautiful lakes.
Thank you John!
I have no idea why I’m becoming so addicted to these videos? Perhaps it’s the ability to be part of a picturesque outdoor adventure without all of the work, insects, and drawbacks of camping. In the end this is truly great content and has me fantasizing about simplifying my life.
"I Quit My Job to Go Camping" should be the title of your book.
Hahaha love it
@@LostLakes Only half-joking. You should write a book.
@@SchmutzieOutdoors retirement goals 🙂
@@LostLakes Another great vid. Loved the mink footage and those falls are gorgeous. "These walleyes are too big" is another potential title for the book. Good problem to have, eh? Thx for this. Great as always.
You really should write one, Jon. Maybe not now, but in the future! I truly believe you're the next reincarnation of Kevin Callan, and it won't be long before we pester you into doing it anyway! 😁
The quality of these videos is amazing. This is one very impressive outdoorsman.
I swear I felt this one uploading - just an hour ago I was sitting there thinking "sure could use a lost lakes video right now...he must be busy tripping these days" now here it is!
Hahah I do it all for you CSD!
Sunday vibes, watching calm yt videos of wilderness adventures.
Another lost lakes wilderness adventure. Beautiful shots from inventive camera work, crisp editing, smooth pacing, cool music track, all pro grade in my book. Nicely done. Takes a TON of behind scenes work to do all that, all by yourself, and make a grade A movie with so much heart. Thanks Jon! edit: At 51:26 Kathy said you been away from Erin too long. ha
Greatly appreciate that Bob!!! Hahaha without a doubt!
Great footage.
You found a special place. Thank you for taking the rest of us along even if it’s vicariously.
Very entertaining trip. The walleye and brook trout were beautiful. I thought we'd lost you for sure at 50:39...but you must've eaten, hydrated and rested and were back. Made me laugh! Well done.
Hahah thanks a lot Thomas
Jon, I think this is some of your best videography yet. I could feel and smell those lakes and land. I truly like your excitement every time you pull in a fish. It is always like it is your first time catching one. Man do I have some Nova Craft envy. Could you tell me the weight of that canoe? Maybe the mink is your spirit animal~~~ Also enjoyed the flower shots of Japanese iris, tiger lily and wild rose. Whoooooo Buddy)))
Thanks so much Shug!! The Pal in Nova Craft's TuffStuff layup is 50lbs. Nice balance of weight and ruggedness. The gel coat seems to chip fairly easily though
@@LostLakes TuffStuff......explains how it takes a good bit of dragging over those log jams. Appreciate the info. Dinner for breakfast is a stellar idea.
Congrats on award shug! U deserve it! U two in quetico or BWCAW!?!?.
I think my favorite wildlife that you capture on film is the mink...like the mink you captured on this trip (34:30) so darn cute the way it was playing peek-a-boo with you 😊❤
I really loved those mink shots it's like it was posing for you
Hahah the rock was its runway
Thanks for the ride. That rock kettle was cool. Excellent videography. You’re my favorite Canadian.
Greatly appreciate that David!!
I always appreciate hearing more about your appreciation and respect for the fish. The other wildlife too, but especially the fish.
Thank you again NC, appreciate you hearing me out on that less fun subject :)
What an awesome video!! Looked like an amazing time!!!!!! 🤙
Thanks a lot Marcus!! It was a sweet little trip!
Glad to see you back going, taking advantage of time not limited by work.
Freedom...aah. Been enjoying your goodies very much since this trip too. Had the granola with fruit and powdered milk for the first time yesterday at the end of a 10-day trip and that's an instant winner...no cooking, very good and satisfying. Thanks Bern!!
WoW O WoW! No explanation needed. Thanks again Jon. Still miss Erin.
Thanks a lot Larry! We're days away from her getting back in the canoe...very excited for that
Great video. It's nice to see a National Park get some love. Thanks!
Thanks Jody! Yeah it's hard to believe it was my first backcountry trip in a NP, but I guess opportunities are somewhat limited for that in ON
That overlook, looked like a backdrop to a really awesome bad old movie. Didn’t look real. Wish I could see it! Incredible
Nothing beats fresh dark walleye out of those hard-to-reach lakes in the north. Awesome videos man.
Ah man, so good. Thanks a lot SGV!
Absolute beauty of a trip and those walleyes !!! Sunrise on day 5 insane!!
Still the best on the tube, your work putting this video together must have been fun… top notch..
Thanks so much Jim!!
All that you do is with respect and joy. Hardship includes the beautiful. What could be better than that? Thank you for sharing your love for our planet.
I greatly appreciate that Kit 💚💚
What an awesome trip and video! Thanks for taking us along again and for all the fantastic camera angles and shots. A person has to remind themselves how much extra work it is setting up cameras and getting all the footage! Loved the scenery and fishing.
Much appreciated IM!! 🙂🙂
Wow!!! Thank you so much for the journey!!! Amazing filming of that pristine wilderness, so quiet and pure.
Excellent trip, Jon! Thanks for sharing!
Yes sir, nothing like out of the water fresh walleye cheeks!!!!! My goodness, that made me hungry. Beautiful video.
Hahah so good. Thanks a lot GoFeesh!
My husband and I have been watching you both for years!! We find you guys so inspirational 😀 We live and explore in your area, hope to run into you one day 👍
Very much appreciated K&P!!!
The color of those walleyes are incredible! It’s making my mouth water, I bet there super delish!
A real delicacy 🙂🙂
Great job scouting out such a remote but stunningly beautiful route. I am not real big on fishing but I cannot look away from your videos. Great scenic lake and river footage, wildlife shots and I also enjoy watching your food preparation at camp.
Very much appreciated Walt!!
John that is a great bushcraft spatula you got cooking that fish
LOL 😂
I've just got back from 3 days on one of our rivers, I envy your peace and solitude, I've had nothing but motorboats and noisy canoeists. This has restored my faith that not everywhere is full of 'humanity' on this planet...yet.
A stunning location, filmed and edited beautifully as always, and well worth staying up until 1am to watch.
Thanks a lot Si! I know the feeling...it's hard to begrudge people for their own hobbies, however noisy, but man does a combustion engine ever rob one of a feeling of peace
Such a simple thing, but love it when you say thank you to the fish.
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Your videography is fantastic, it really captures the essence of travel/ wandering in the bush. I find myself watching a school of minnows, or stopping to take a look at some funky mushrooms along my adventuresas well. Your ability to record that is priceless for those that don't have the opportunity. Great work!
Fascinated by those little details out there :) Thanks so much Ed!!!
Man, the morning shots in this video are incredible. Audio/video. All perfect. Love a still lake in the morning.
I'm absolutely amazed at how crystal clear the water is on Lake Superior. It almost looks as though you could stick a straw in it and just drink right out of the lake.
thanks for sharing your adventures. I think that mink wanted you to give a piece of fish. cheers!
Hahah thanks for joining me Chris :)
I love your passion for fishing and the grace you show these creatures Jon. And your thrush is to my loon! So appreciative of the amazing audio of all the wildlife and mink are so darn cute! Great trip, always impressive skills, and thanks for another 💜 Barret
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Jon, Thanks for making an awesome film of this trip. I was there In 2009. We continued on down the Cascade from the Twin Lakes. I had no idea the fishing was that incredible. Cheers to you!
Wow the Cascade...that must've been a gnarly trip. Thank you!
Cascade was low water. The beavers built a bomb proof dam at the start of the Cascade. We pulled, poled and paddled in inches of water for miles. River picked up where we could run the whitewater down to Superior. What a beautiful run. Spectacular scenery and views. Thanks again for all your hard work!
Thanks again for your
Jon, WOW. The scenery, the critters, the humor, just Wow. Great video. Thanks, Jon. I miss Erin. She must be busy with school.
Thanks Rita! I miss her out there too :( But she has a break in August so we've got big plans 😁
Those extended underwater shots are always a nice touch
Absolutely loved this. You captured what a good n basic canoe trip is all about. Just go with how you feel that moment , that day . Well done
Thanks so much Scott!!
Big thanks for taking us along your trip through paradise land! What an amazing scenery. Love it. Again special thanks for making these longer episodes, instead of those short 15-20 min ones which doesn't give much room for relax and "getting into the moment" feelings.
Appreciate that Henrik!
@@LostLakes You talk and use dehydrated food a lot in your films. Tried to find info about your method, but did not find much. Did I miss it or can you direct me to a page/link there it is shown / explained ? Thanks.
Did a little meal planning and dehydrating overview last spring here: th-cam.com/video/u3oeLbT-t_E/w-d-xo.html
I'll probably never do recipe-specific videos as I just have no passion for it but Kevin Outdoors on YT is much more knowledgeable on the subject. I recommend his channel for that stuff (he also recently put out a fantastic book called Backcountry Eats: amzn.to/3DD8BkO)
Gonna watch now 👍
perfect way to end off the night an hour of lost lakes !
Awesome Smeagol impression ! lol
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Another great adventure. Those were some chunky Walleyes my friend, and such beaautiful color to them. I was very glad to see you release those big breeders. Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks a lot William :)
It's been a busy week with summer Grad school and a migraine the last few days. This was a beautiful way to spend a Sunday evening and relax
Oy...with a front row seat to Erin's summer with grad school, I empathize. Glad to clear your head for a short while.
Thanks Chris :)
That is a beautiful waterfall
Your videos are so calming and your video work is just a step above. This has been an absolute joy to watch.
Appreciate that so much Sam!!!
Enjoying this North Country as a southerner, great video.
Excellent trip, Jon! You're such a great story teller! Thank you for your efforts!
Thanks a million Moe!!
Fantastic content! Keep em comin! God bless Canada!
Thanks so much Ryan!
As I watch, I think of how long it takes you to set up a B roll shot for 12 seconds of filler. It's important and adds great value to your content, but I know for sure it's a big time drag for you, and I just want to say I appreciate how much effort it takes. I sometimes film myself on my bassboat, only for my own pleasure, and I begrudge the time that takes against fishing time. Alone, simple tasks take more than twice as long against if you had help. Thanks for your efforts.
Very much appreciated Mark!
Just a smooth video. You have come along way. Props to you for the end result. Well done. So well I wish there was one every week like this one.
Very much appreciated Stan! I'm tripping a lot right now but already have a big backlog to unload later this year, when weekly vids should be a reality :)
I'm only 19 seconds in and you rock a Fred Penner entry. Classy af.
That was an amazing falls...great video
Thanks a lot Kathie :)
Great tri! Thanks for letting us tag along!
Great video. Was out fishing on a lake in Haliburton years ago and catching nothing but Rock Bass close to shore. Rockies are an invasive species in that area so we're asked not to put them back. Was looking for a place to dispose of them when a little head popped up on shore. I must have fed that mink 20 Rockies. It started getting bolder and bolder and eventually swam out and tried to climbed into my boat. Time to leave, but was pleased I disposed of Rockies to a deserving creature. Never encourage people to feed wildlife but figured this was an acceptable exception. 🐟
LOL! Hilarious mental image of that... I didn't know rock bass were invasive actually. Thanks Jeff!
Lost lakes my friend, your adventure is one of the best content in you tube if not the best.
Thanks a million Mathieu!!!
I found you from the recent trip you did with Joe and I'm really happy I did. Top notch stuff.
Same here
Contagious, Liked n Subd too. Thx Joe. Grt content from you both. 👍
Very much appreciated Sam (and Josh) [and Valorie lol]!!
Same but from last year!
You should go watch his earlier videos. His partner Erin is the best too. You will all want to travel with her too.
Living now in the city of Victoria, this former country boy misses hearing the haunting cries of the loons; thanks for sharing Jon
Awesome adventure. Thanks for the time and effort you put into these great videos
Much appreciated John!
Fabulous book there. Tanya is an amazing author
14:15 - "if it goes it goes" love it.
46:47 so much sass :p - you really captured some awesome moments on this trip. Pukaskwa is a real gem thanks for taking us along :D That waterfall! Was that a squirrel impression? smeagol? or are you just spending too much time in the bush? love the paddle pull trick v cool, glad you ate one :D those walleyes were chunky boys
Hahaha thanks a bunch Xan!! Thank you for acknowledging that it was a squirrel...someone else guessed monkey 😆 Some dreadful smeagol impressions are in the bank and coming up though 😅
Man you are an artist and an adventurer, loved the unexpected impression, really upped the most amazing scenery, You are Living the Dream My friend.
Another enjoyable video, Jon; thanks for inviting us along 🛶
Thanks for the company UO!
@@LostLakes 😆 Any time!
As usual, looking forward to watching :)
Eyed this area for years back in the late sixties, never materialized. Your living the dream sonny, thanks.
Hahah I'm guessing you and Robin are watching together based on last name and comment. I think you haven't got to the fish fry yet 😜
@@LostLakes yup, now we're drooling.
Wow, thats a great adventure man. Very scenic. Cheers!
Thanks Don! Cheers!
Great video again!!! Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks a lot Jeffrey!!
I love how you show the literature you bring with you. Its put me personally on to some good reads.😀 Many thanks!
Thanks Ed :) Seven Fallen Feathers is one of the most important books I've read
@@LostLakes I read that page you showed. In September for my solo I'm bringing "The Four Agreements" by Don Ruiz. Kinda similar in feel with your book I think. Wisdom stuff.
I agree and I'm going to buy it right now! I have the Four Agreements already just waiting to be read! Thanks guys!
That is beautiful country!!
Pukaskwa is a gem :)
I'm from Sask and we have a lotta similar, gorgeous lakes.
Love the way you make your content. I haven’t gotten to go out like this in a while since my son was born. The way you shot this made it feel like I was out there with you. Great content, I’m a new subscriber.
I noticed your liking that kayak paddle more and more. I does sorta grow on you. This trip has brought back some amazing memories. Thanks tons 👍🇨🇦
Very much so, for touring I rarely pick up the single blade now. Faster and easier on my body. My pleasure, thanks Tom! :)
That was an outstanding video. Great camera work. Thanks
Thanks so much GB :)
You have come a long way. I expect to see you up on the Spanish River to James Bay, or the Winisk River on the way to the Hudson. You were not a great paddler. You recognized it and did things about it. You got the equipment, you went out there and challenged yourself with far superior paddle partners. Continuous, thoughtful advancement of your skills and then we get to watch you meet the challenges. Keep it up Jon. I am rooting for you. P.S. having a trooper of a wife is also smart. We want to see her more too.
You’re living the dream Jon!
I hope I never wake up :)
Wow, what a trip!! Thank you so much for sharing this video.
You keep saying that you quit your job to go camping. This is your new job, it just has more benefits than most jobs. You have to give yourself more credit Jon. While you are away on trips you are giving up time with your friends and family.
Keep doing what you are doing, we are very appreciative of your time and effort in your videos. I like the idea of you writing a book of your travels, I bet it would be an awesome read!! Thanks again!
Thanks so much Jim!! I like that perspective. And writing is something that interests me, but I see it as a retirement project...once my body can't do this anymore, it'll be a way for me to relive it :)
I just love your videos. Feeling like I’m there myself. Sadly I’m just sitting in my couch eating popcorn 😂 keep up the beautiful videos. Hopefully new viewers will be joining your channel
Hahah thanks a lot Mads!
I’m an active scuba diver in Ontario, I see way to many fish with torn up faces, thanks for using barbless ! They don’t have a hospital to go back to, they go back to the bottom and suffer from infection that I see over and over while I’m diving. Awesome Channel John, keep the videos coming
I wish I could ban barbless hooks... progress in the angling world is slow. Thank you 💚
Incredible scenery and adventure! We hope to make it up there someday!
If you find time to make the drive, it's one of my favourite parks in ON, including the frontcountry camping. It'll be worth your while :)
Spectacular armchair views on a cold Winters night . The flowers ohh my makes a gardener long for spring. The walleye in cold fresh waters would make a delicious Sunday church pot luck fish fry back here in NW Iowa.
Love to see the land acknowledgment, keep up the great videos!
🧡 Thanks a lot MrMicmac :)
That's some beautiful country. Some serious adventure for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Special place. Thanks for joining Michael :)
Yay !!! Finally !!! ❤️ you guys fr TBay
💚 Close, over in Marathon :)
@@LostLakes I’ve always wanted to hike and camp in this park, every time I drive past. Living vicariously through you, for now. Tks for all you do, great content :)
@@susnorth40 thanks Suzanne!! It's a gem, you'll have to get there soon 🙂
I really appreciate the land acknowledgement at the beginning of this video. Good on ya!
Appreciate that Jeff 🙂
Great Vid. I also have a very hard time killing fish that I catch, it’s been a longtime since I’ve eaten what I caught. Keep them coming, tight lines.
Thanks a lot Rob :) I think it should be hard...we're taking a life after all.
I loved all the fish and adventure. I wish I could have a long listen to those night birds!
I know you aren't a big fan of gear videos, but as a canoe nerd I'd love to see a video of you talking about the canoes you own/have owned and what you like/dislike about them, pros/cons and what you like to use each canoe for!
yes please. what do you think of collapsing boats and kayaks.
Hahah got that right Gavin...however there might be downtime for that someday. It's a great topic. In the meantime, I just wrote a review of the Pal for their site which is copied here if you want to read it. It speaks to some of that.
99% of my tripping had been in prospectors before I got my Pal. I looked at dozens of models from all manufacturers but landed on the Pal and I liked it immediately. A little narrower than a prospector but still very stable, faster, and less impacted by crosswinds.
I bought this boat primarily for solo trips (with the option for tandem) in northern Ontario off the beaten path and got the Tuffstuff layup for durability. Jagged rocks are not friendly to the gel coat (which I’ve touched up with West System epoxy), but the hull is strong. My bags didn’t fit flat when soloing initially, but after removing the second seat (an easy operation), there’s tons of room for my 115L pack and 60L barrel. If packing for a tandem trip, fitting a second 115L pack might be tight and then the prospector may have just that extra little bit of room needed to do so.
I took the Pal on a solo trip on Lake Superior from Silver Islet to Rossport and didn’t lose one day to conditions, despite being undecked (with a dry suit of course). In some tough wind and 2-3ft swells, it was very stable. In fact, at one point I was distracted while filming some video and a huge swell broke on a shoal I hadn’t noticed. It took me for a wild ride but the boat responded and saved my bacon.
I run a little whitewater but nothing over class II and I’m comfortable with using this boat undecked for that application. I increasingly use a double blade on flat water due to a wrist issue and my 250cm paddle is just enough for the Pal, though 260 or 270 would be better. I got the aluminum trim which is my preference (I don’t like maintenance) and the skid plates. It’s a versatile boat, a pleasure to paddle, and I look forward to taking it around Ontario for many years.
Hey Carol, they have their place but for what I do, a canoe is the way to go, and has been proven over thousands of years on this land to be the optimal vessel. Inflatables I just don't trust, especially with hooks flying around, and to me they only makes sense when the amount of overland travel exceeds the amount of water travel. Collapsible I would only bother with if it was required for a fly-in, but I doubt that'll ever be the case for me. More fussy and expensive without much benefit for my uses...I certainly wouldn't go through that process for each portage. And kayaks I would only want on the ocean or maybe Superior, but the canoe gets by on Superior. Too difficult to portage and less cargo room for big packs and fishing rods and such
Glad to see you take the cheeks from that walleye. It's a great, tasty little morsel that's pretty easy to cut out.
I realize that you love your adventures,and it makes me wonder what's your favorite thing of your adventures?
Good Q...I'd have to say laying eyes on places for the first time, especially when they're places that don't get seen much by anyone :)
Happy to share this wild ride! a thousand thanks, Say hello to your friend who I miss a bit!
Thanks so much Claire! I miss her out there too, but we're two weeks away from a couple of longer trips together 😁
Loved your mink footage! So cute. And the pretty Island site. Gorgeous video as always. When you portage, do you carry you barrel and canoe pack together, or one of them with your boat? Thanks!
Such a photogenic little ball of energy hahah. I go main pack (with smaller tackle backpack slung over my front) first, then the barrel with the canoe. I like to take the canoe last so that I can drop it right in the water at the other end, and so that I have the walk back to improve the trail a bit...pushing the canoe through brush can be so exhausting. Thanks Andrea!
@@LostLakes smart on both accounts re portaging! Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom.