I had to show my wife the clip when you threw the trout back by accident. She did the same a few years ago when we were fishing with her parents. We all stood there in shock as she accidentally tossed the fish she just caught back in the water. 😂 One of our favorite fishing moments.
Thank you for sharing the importance of lifejackets. I was a Park Supervisor on a busy river and sadly beautiful peaceful days on the water turn deadly in a heartbeat. Lifejackets save lives. Wonderful videos!
I had a shitty week. Murphy's Law kicked my @ss. Watching this one made me remember we all have times like that. Tough times don't last but tough people do. I always enjoy your adventures and will be at the fair. Peace.
The excitement for the trout is so relatable. Less than 24 hours before this post I caught my PB rainbow and have a ten minute clip of me acting and sounding the exact way
Been watching your videos for many years and I still get excited whenever you post a new one. Thanks for all the great content and advise you’ve given over the years!
What a wonderful and meaningful experience to camp alone on a lake with a $75 boat and a solar panel! You truly are a camping expert! And I am a floating village life from Vietnam.
Love this. Hope you realize how fortunate you are to have secluded, wilderness fishing and camping, easily accessible,in some of the most gorgeous country on earth (I've traveled a lot). From the $75 watercraft, to scenes of losing fish, to the mystery of the battery and the volts, you are just getting out there and fishing. Spin and Fly. You're awesome dude.
I caught fish fever and paused the video half way to fish and caught a brownie first cast lol. Now time to finish the video. Thanks for the motivation. Awesome videos cheers 🍻 fishing The Bow river in Calgary, Alberta. Brownie bros
It was great watching your fishing videos again. Thanks for getting out there and making new ones. BTW my son and I will see you again at your street fair. Cheers and take care! 😊
Just proves how real and great your videos are! You did not have to post the part where you lost the fish, but you did!!!! Deer looked good, never tried it.
I dont use less than 6lb test... with right rod/reel set up I can still cast smaller lures pretty far...4/2 is just too iffy for me in AR. Down here you'll be going after rainbows and end up with a 10lb catfish on the same lure lol
@fishermanslife I love your videos! Have you ever thought about drawing out on a white piece of paper what your fishing rig looks like? I got lost when you kept talking about swivels but would love to see a simple diagram that I could screen shot for reference.
like the 2 roles of thumb is always keep the fish in the net until you are well away from the water and 2nd role is always have the net siting next to your casting area so you can grab it whenever
6 is a good overall for me, can pull in most anything, and still pretty light. One thing I seem to notice is your hook set, nail them like you're trying to pull them right out of the water. love the shopping tote, and back pack pouch!
Hey Matt! Awesome fish, and yes, I was looking forward to finding out if bigger was not necessarily better, but hey it happens. Also, as far as the deer meat goes, I have ate it for 61 years now and the bad taste you were expecting comes from how the meat was processed, if there is any fat or what is called silver skin left on the meat you will get that bad gamey taste because deer fat, unlike other animals, goes rancid really fast. So as long as the fat and silver skin is removed before cooking or freezing, it is a very good, lean, tender meat. PS, the deer's diet, ie grass vs nuts, can make a small difference also.
Ever think about a waterproof "spinner sticker kit" and a dozen "Blank" lures? So you can customize your lure without carrying a huge tacklebox. Could have many different "colored/pattern stickers" one for fresh water and another for salt. Make em' easily removable. Keep on fishin'! Love them Gold/Black Panther Martin in Alaska. Grayling slayers!
Cool to see someone else has so much bad luck on a fishing trip. Don’t worry brother we all have those days where nothing seems to go right. Great reality video .
Hey Matt’s,… another great video. Constructive criticism; You may need a stronger solar panel, maybe not enough watts for a 12v battery. Enjoyed the video 👍🏻
Using a 75 dollar boat puts things into perspective. For that price dude was able to get out on the water and dish. You don’t need a 50k plus boat to catch fish.
When my friend and I fish rooster tails we always give the lure a little jerk when we start retrieving to start the blade spinning. Also we only use 2lb trilene XL and when casting we always point straight to where we cast and that lowers your chances of the line catching on the rod tip or a guide that snaps your line. Also my buddy is from southern cali and he uses 1” firecracker tubes with a 1/64-1/32pz tapered jig head and used to catch a ton of trout.
2nd Rod stamp! That's crazy. When you go to the bathroom, you can wipe forward, but if you want to wipe backwards you are going to need another stamp for that.
Hey man I been subscribed for a while and just now checked out you’re gear I really like the rain coat but noticed your biggest size is 2xl and 3xl on some other options. I was wondering if you can make a section for the extra big and tall boys out there I would really love to buy some clothing from you thanks !🙏
Matts, have you tried giving it a quick jerk before reeling? Usually helps them spin up much more quickly, though this is also why I went to mostly using blue fox since they spin up almost instantly.
Man this video is a ride. From questioning 2lb from the very beginning and then losing the lures, to then banging a big brown and being reminded why I watch - felt that win energy once you netted, annnnd then unetted 😅. Looking forward to the boat adventures to come
"my rice pudding, my glock, and my flashlight" killed meeeeeeeeee. seriously my favorite video since you dropped a crab that one time. loved the scenery and that trout moment. cool solar panel set up too!!
“Sorry that probably disappointed a lot of you right now.” 😅😂😂 All good bro! That was funny tho. I was looking forward to seeing how it tasted lol. Oh well next time.
Despite the wide success of Panther Martin and Roostertail lures on catching fish, (I too have had my share, even used the exact same lures shown), the spinner blades can twist your line into a mess. (Whereas Rapala type lures won't do that unless they are fouled while you've been trolling). You mentioned a wind knot and losing another lure on your cast and using 2-6lb test line. The weakened and tightly twisted compressed light line is how that can happen, let alone your spool fouling up when you open the bail and or try to cast and the fouled line gets caught in the guides. Another way line gets twisted while spin fishing is when fighting a fish and the drag is going out but the angler is winding the reel at the same time. That too only spins the line into a twisted mess and why fishermen eventually have to discard line and or re-spool so often. To circumvent this problem, I let my line unravel after every cast (reach your rod straight overhead and let the line/lure go down to 2" into the water and watch it counter spin until neutral) and then, I only cast say 10-15 times before switching out lures to a non spinnerbait style. It doesn't eliminate the problem but it can delay it. Just my two cents of an opinion, fish on brother.
Thanka for all your excellent videos Matt. I researching electric bikes that can ride on the sand that can withstand ocean water and can get me up and down the beach. I’m a disabled big guy that loves to surf fish and crab snaring. Do you have a recommendation on these bikes for me? Thank you
You're a better man than I am Matts, I'd have to bleep out or cut out a good chunk of the video if that happened to me. Regardless, relish the PB moment. As to the venison, you are most likely eating the back strap if it is tender and "not gamey". Best cut of the deer.
@11:38 man on trout fishing 🎣 like this 4lbs line with a 2lbs leader line 3 feet long, it's the way to go I have pulled in 7lbs trout in on that setup for a very long time, 25 plus years
Hey Matt, can you do a video going over all your rods and reels and what you use the each for? It would be great to know some good equipment you recommend and also what you choose to use each of them for.
I had to show my wife the clip when you threw the trout back by accident. She did the same a few years ago when we were fishing with her parents. We all stood there in shock as she accidentally tossed the fish she just caught back in the water. 😂 One of our favorite fishing moments.
You were on the fence with letting him go anyways, that's just fate :)
Thank you for sharing the importance of lifejackets. I was a Park Supervisor on a busy river and sadly beautiful peaceful days on the water turn deadly in a heartbeat. Lifejackets save lives. Wonderful videos!
I had a shitty week. Murphy's Law kicked my @ss. Watching this one made me remember we all have times like that. Tough times don't last but tough people do. I always enjoy your adventures and will be at the fair. Peace.
The excitement for the trout is so relatable. Less than 24 hours before this post I caught my PB rainbow and have a ten minute clip of me acting and sounding the exact way
Been watching your videos for many years and I still get excited whenever you post a new one.
Thanks for all the great content and advise you’ve given over the years!
Damn dude I love your long videos. They're so peaceful
Your excitement from getting that trout was infectious!
I love your videos for how much you love making them
It was so relatable too. Less than 24 hours before this post I caught my PB rainbow and have a ten minute clip of me acting and sounding the exact way
You know what I appreciate MOST. You are a HOT MESS! but you share your entire experience. That's worth watching everytiime!
What a wonderful and meaningful experience to camp alone on a lake with a $75 boat and a solar panel! You truly are a camping expert! And I am a floating village life from Vietnam.
good to see you still posting fam, you got me through my first break up and been a follower for 5+ years
Love this. Hope you realize how fortunate you are to have secluded, wilderness fishing and camping, easily accessible,in some of the most gorgeous country on earth (I've traveled a lot). From the $75 watercraft, to scenes of losing fish, to the mystery of the battery and the volts, you are just getting out there and fishing. Spin and Fly. You're awesome dude.
I caught fish fever and paused the video half way to fish and caught a brownie first cast lol. Now time to finish the video. Thanks for the motivation. Awesome videos cheers 🍻 fishing The Bow river in Calgary, Alberta. Brownie bros
the mountain creek/lake fishing videos never disappoint my only complaint is that they arent longer lol
I had no idea there was a fisherman out there who is more disorganised than me. I feel you man😂
Hey Matts! Thank you for uploading and everything you do!!
Thanks for vid Matts. I truly look forward to seeing your latest adventure. Keep em coming.
the best part of camping to me is the down time by the fire or before bed playing games, or drinking and playing card games with friends
really? I thought it would have been setting up the tent...
@@GFkilla17 naw that's for my kids to do while I relax
It was great watching your fishing videos again. Thanks for getting out there and making new ones. BTW my son and I will see you again at your street fair. Cheers and take care! 😊
Gosh dang 75 for boat and motor. Score!❤🎉 lucky man! Thanks Matts🎣🏕🏞🛶
That is a lucky fish 😂😂
I just feel at peace watching the videos, I love when your out by the rivers, ocean looks scary!
Loving the variety of content you are posting lately as long as you are safe keep them coming theybare very enjoyable
Thanks for the video and personally I appreciate there is no royalty free music on this one.
You need a permit to breathe in California
But you can eat the fish out the water and breathe the air.
Hahahahaa this was my mind the entire video
U need permit to fart too
Not if you’re homeless
Just proves how real and great your videos are! You did not have to post the part where you lost the fish, but you did!!!! Deer looked good, never tried it.
Two tangles in the motor, two lost lures, and a lost fish. We all have had those days. Great video.
16:35 -- We've all had fishing trips like yours today 😂
The good days always make up for the bad days 🇺🇲
Ooh man that was a heartbreaker but I appreciate you showing the hardships that things don’t always go perfect 👍🏽
Awesome video! Sucks the trout got away but the whole trip seems so nice!
love your videos Man and Investing in a Thermocell was a game changer for me when Camping or fishing by lakes.
you have so much positive vibration I can feel it through the screen bro
That brown would have been soooooo delicious. Love fishing those lakes.
We need that NWFS collab since your doing trout too
Chulada viejo con ese vigoton ya sale un sopon como dijo el chapín bendiciones se viene lo mejor de la pesca.
I dont use less than 6lb test... with right rod/reel set up I can still cast smaller lures pretty far...4/2 is just too iffy for me in AR. Down here you'll be going after rainbows and end up with a 10lb catfish on the same lure lol
Man that loss brown was diabolical 😭😭😭😂
@fishermanslife
I love your videos! Have you ever thought about drawing out on a white piece of paper what your fishing rig looks like? I got lost when you kept talking about swivels but would love to see a simple diagram that I could screen shot for reference.
You got it on video anyway. That was what mattered. If a fish manages to escape, then it deserves its freedom 😁
I hope someday you get to experience tasting pan fried ELK. Best tasting game I have ever had!
like the 2 roles of thumb is always keep the fish in the net until you are well away from the water and 2nd role is always have the net siting next to your casting area so you can grab it whenever
rule not role.
@@ericconrad8854 thanks for the correction (non native english speaker i sometimes mix words)
Caught a two pound brown from a creek and ate it, personally tasted pretty good. Great video!
6 is a good overall for me, can pull in most anything, and still pretty light. One thing I seem to notice is your hook set, nail them like you're trying to pull them right out of the water. love the shopping tote, and back pack pouch!
Hey Matt! Awesome fish, and yes, I was looking forward to finding out if bigger was not necessarily better, but hey it happens. Also, as far as the deer meat goes, I have ate it for 61 years now and the bad taste you were expecting comes from how the meat was processed, if there is any fat or what is called silver skin left on the meat you will get that bad gamey taste because deer fat, unlike other animals, goes rancid really fast. So as long as the fat and silver skin is removed before cooking or freezing, it is a very good, lean, tender meat. PS, the deer's diet, ie grass vs nuts, can make a small difference also.
Got the notification never left a different video so quickly
Ever think about a waterproof "spinner sticker kit" and a dozen "Blank" lures? So you can customize your lure without carrying a huge tacklebox. Could have many different "colored/pattern stickers" one for fresh water and another for salt. Make em' easily removable. Keep on fishin'! Love them Gold/Black Panther Martin in Alaska. Grayling slayers!
Saturday morning Fishermans life, hell ya brother
The best part about Matt is that he's human :)
Also the thumbnail is awesome. Sick work bromigo
Thats a huge brown trout.
Awesome
I'm not disappointed it got away. Too pretty to kill. It was meant to be free. Bravo. Ps
..a clear bubble with the flies work well.
2 lb test? Really? I usually never go below 6! Lost lures on snags and bigger trout! Great video! 😂👍
I always use 6lb now I whip it to hard for 4 and 2 and loose a ton of lures haha... I feel your pain
That lake has a spirit
so great brother that happy when looking your video
Cool to see someone else has so much bad luck on a fishing trip. Don’t worry brother we all have those days where nothing seems to go right. Great reality video .
Hey Matt’s,… another great video.
Constructive criticism;
You may need a stronger solar panel, maybe not enough watts for a 12v battery.
Enjoyed the video 👍🏻
2 lb test for lake fishing? I go straight 6 without a leader with those heavier lures and bigger fish, 4 for creeks etc
Nice to see the butter consumption has lowered!
Looking forward to the fisherman’s life Street fair 🎣
It was such a good catch an such a crazy loss it happens to all of us I'm feeling that one
Yeah you need some stronger line for sure, might work good for smaller sized Crappies tho :)
Great video. Still keep waiting for backpacks to be in stock on the website.
Big fan of the common man videos
You gotta get a deep cycle battery for that trolling motor! It won’t die so fast
Using a 75 dollar boat puts things into perspective. For that price dude was able to get out on the water and dish. You don’t need a 50k plus boat to catch fish.
When my friend and I fish rooster tails we always give the lure a little jerk when we start retrieving to start the blade spinning. Also we only use 2lb trilene XL and when casting we always point straight to where we cast and that lowers your chances of the line catching on the rod tip or a guide that snaps your line. Also my buddy is from southern cali and he uses 1” firecracker tubes with a 1/64-1/32pz tapered jig head and used to catch a ton of trout.
That video was so hilarious and entertaining.
Wasn’t disappointed because I’m not eating it. Not being sarcastic,but it was a good laugh. Lucky trout!
@FishermansLife-e8q ?
I hate mosquitoes. I guess the only good thing is they might be the ones keeping people away from your GoPro that you left. Impressive hammock
I was running out to watch in youtube until I saw you uploaded a new video!
Brooo how you miss the net???😭😭😭
Caples lake?
Irl live stream of you fishing would be so cool
2nd Rod stamp! That's crazy. When you go to the bathroom, you can wipe forward, but if you want to wipe backwards you are going to need another stamp for that.
Hey man I been subscribed for a while and just now checked out you’re gear I really like the rain coat but noticed your biggest size is 2xl and 3xl on some other options. I was wondering if you can make a section for the extra big and tall boys out there I would really love to buy some clothing from you thanks !🙏
Matts, have you tried giving it a quick jerk before reeling? Usually helps them spin up much more quickly, though this is also why I went to mostly using blue fox since they spin up almost instantly.
You let that big fish get away Matt... you trippin dude 😂
Can you share some info on that hammock and air mattress?
I run a 10lbs in in Arizona. The trout here are pretty good size. For me brown trout taste better darker meat and a little more oilier 🤤
That trout was for sure a paid actor.
Man this video is a ride. From questioning 2lb from the very beginning and then losing the lures, to then banging a big brown and being reminded why I watch - felt that win energy once you netted, annnnd then unetted 😅. Looking forward to the boat adventures to come
16:13 Goofed 😂 awesome video love these ✅
"my rice pudding, my glock, and my flashlight" killed meeeeeeeeee.
seriously my favorite video since you dropped a crab that one time. loved the scenery and that trout moment. cool solar panel set up too!!
“Sorry that probably disappointed a lot of you right now.” 😅😂😂 All good bro! That was funny tho. I was looking forward to seeing how it tasted lol. Oh well next time.
Despite the wide success of Panther Martin and Roostertail lures on catching fish, (I too have had my share, even used the exact same lures shown), the spinner blades can twist your line into a mess. (Whereas Rapala type lures won't do that unless they are fouled while you've been trolling). You mentioned a wind knot and losing another lure on your cast and using 2-6lb test line. The weakened and tightly twisted compressed light line is how that can happen, let alone your spool fouling up when you open the bail and or try to cast and the fouled line gets caught in the guides. Another way line gets twisted while spin fishing is when fighting a fish and the drag is going out but the angler is winding the reel at the same time. That too only spins the line into a twisted mess and why fishermen eventually have to discard line and or re-spool so often. To circumvent this problem, I let my line unravel after every cast (reach your rod straight overhead and let the line/lure go down to 2" into the water and watch it counter spin until neutral) and then, I only cast say 10-15 times before switching out lures to a non spinnerbait style. It doesn't eliminate the problem but it can delay it. Just my two cents of an opinion, fish on brother.
Does anyone know what lake this is?
Would love to find out!
🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫 hopefully no one says.
Great spot nice fish 😂😂So funny
Thanka for all your excellent videos Matt. I researching electric bikes that can ride on the sand that can withstand ocean water and can get me up and down the beach. I’m a disabled big guy that loves to surf fish and crab snaring.
Do you have a recommendation on these bikes for me? Thank you
No one will be more disappointed than you for that brown trout brother, shit happens! At least we all got to see how beautiful that fish was !!
You're a better man than I am Matts, I'd have to bleep out or cut out a good chunk of the video if that happened to me. Regardless, relish the PB moment.
As to the venison, you are most likely eating the back strap if it is tender and "not gamey". Best cut of the deer.
I tend to drop new lures in the water before tying them to my line. It has happened at least twice now 😂.
This video, reminded me how camping and fishing at lakes and bugs suck !
@11:38 man on trout fishing 🎣 like this 4lbs line with a 2lbs leader line 3 feet long, it's the way to go I have pulled in 7lbs trout in on that setup for a very long time, 25 plus years
Note to self, add mosquito net hat
love your videos!
When I used to go backpacking in the Sierra lakes, I would turn over rocks and look for insects. I would always crush it.
Hey Matt, can you do a video going over all your rods and reels and what you use the each for? It would be great to know some good equipment you recommend and also what you choose to use each of them for.
100% supporter. And yes, never 2lb test!…. Unless it’s at the end of a FF rig, and then, ugh.
Why not use a 4pt line as a leader, you ceep you casting distance and you wont break your line in the rodrings when you cast. Haven tent is awsome 👍