Summer 2020, chasing Splake trout.

I spent 2 days solo in my kayak chasing splake trout in one of my favorite lakes in Northern Minnesota, even caught a surprise fish. It was a great relaxing time.
Music: Audionautix

[@kusterflattail]

Reminds me of countless treks back in for beaver removal as a Federal ADC agent. Too old now , but I enjoy going again through your camera !! Thank you !

[@thebeartoothflyfisher]

Nice fish! When I lived in Wisconsin, I used to make trips up your way to fish trout lakes off the Gunflint Trail - along with a few near Isabella. Would carry my float tube into those lakes. Most I won't mention (out of respect) but I always did well at Thompson and I always wanted to fish Divide..... Great country up there!

[@peakbagger27]

So relaxing! Great shots of those fish being little fighters!

[@brookiesandbackstraps4244]

Thanks for watching, glad you like it.

[@kenkunz1428]

Nice video. It looks very relaxing.

[@brookiesandbackstraps4244]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@erniesmith4344]

Amazing photography!

[@brookiesandbackstraps4244]

Thanks glad you liked it.

[@mikeymike3760]

Those brookies are soooooo tasty!!

[@majohnson73]

Incredible video!!!!.....I’m from Duluth, without giving too many details is that lake in the BW?

[@brookiesandbackstraps4244]

Thanks, glad you liked it.
Not in the BWCA, just close. This is a pretty small lake, and gets winter ice fishing traffic, but, summer its a chore fighting swamps and bugs, still well worth the effort though. I just love the isolated lakes that you don't see much traffic.

[@willjackman8054]

How do you escape your family. Mine would somehow hunt me down and yell from the forest that they need a favor

[@brookiesandbackstraps4244]

I have a very understanding wife, she puts up with and encourages all my hunting and fishing adventures, sometimes she comes with, but most times I'm solo.

[@orlandoreyes4919]

Are you using a crankbaìt

[@brookiesandbackstraps4244]

Tried both small jointed Rapala, and spinner with salted minnow. If they don't go for the rap, I go minnow, but they are good at stealing minnows from the spinner without getting the hook.

[@orlandoreyes4919]

How deep is your lure

[@brookiesandbackstraps4244]

About 8-10 feet, summer drives them deeper as water warms.

[@69caratgold31]

This video should set the standard for a realistic catch n cook. hey kids, you want the number 1 tip for catching fish ? SHUT THE HECK UP

[@darinuppgard2027]

Awesome

[@brookiesandbackstraps4244]

Thanks, hope to have you with us on a trip this year, been too long.

[@darinuppgard2027]

@@brookiesandbackstraps4244 Thanks. Big Q talked me into the early summer lake trout trip. Hope to see you then.