180 Mile Solo Float Trip- 6 Days Camping, Canoeing & Fishing in Michigan

In this episode, join Oliver and I as we set out on a 6 day- 180 mile solo float trip on Michigan's Big Manistee River. This was a challenging, yet rewarding experience, as we traveled from the city of Grayling to Manistee, MI by canoe. Between camping, cooking, canoeing and fishing, this was an action packed adventure with beautiful scenery and wildlife along the way.
Thanks for watching and supporting this channel! I'm looking forward to a great summer filled with new adventures to share with you. I wish you the best on your endeavors!
~Kyle McClelland
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[@AdventureChasing]

My arm is healed and we’re off to film the next adventure 🏕️🛶 Comment below your favorite style of adventure videos and click the link to watch another! ⬇️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpPXi3uJmduGo9E

[@user-ks5rg5hq3u]

more like this please!!!

[@philabowl8073]

Back to Oregon!!!

[@duanehoffman2994]

Anything with lake superior

[@U.P.FishPAN]

Try this on the michagamme.

[@derekreed4293]

The multiday camp and cooks like this are awesome Kyle. Keep up the awesome work.

[@DOGFOODACTUAL8541]

I've been putting trips like this off for too many years. At almost 59 now, i have no excuses anymore. Time to start living! Thanks for sharing your trip and motivating!

[@AdventureChasing]

Hope you have a great upcoming adventure!

[@jimfromm3981]

I'm originally from Munising> I go back up north for a few weeks every fall, but now I live in Florida. I'm 80 and have been trying to get my wife to move back for 30 years. If you are an adventure-loving Michigander don't fall for the "Winters are too cold B.S" It's not a wise trade-off for 100-degree summers with 100% humidity and storms that blow your house away. I love the Lake Superior surf fishing videos. I'm an avid fisherman and I don't recall anyone fishing from Superior's shore other than myself 40 years ago. Manistee is my second choice for a place to live and play in Michigan. That area is possibly the best place to raise a family and build a life in Michigan. I'd love to see a complete float of the Escanaba or the Tahquamenon rivers. They both traverse through some beautiful country and are excellent fishing. Your enthusiasm and practical bush knowledge are informative, infectious, and light-hearted, however; I can't watch your videos before meals. I tend to take your enthusiasm to the table. Thanks for the seat in the canoe and by the fireside.

[@CoryGames1400]

I am from iron county (iron river) I left to Green Bay as soon as I could drive I found myself really missing everything home has to offer like the outdoors I packed all my stuff up 2 years ago and came back haven’t had a complaint yet!

[@reubenj.cogburn8546]

Oliver's cameraman... the only guy on KZbin who's got a better woohoo than NorthwWest Fishing Secrets' Lief.

[@ryanr5637]

28:55 thats an amazing quote. "The Bacon is so crispy, the coffee is hot, life is good:

[@andrewbrunner7663]

That was unreal. There probably aren’t too many people who can say they’ve done that trip! ❤

[@kp8828]

Look forward to your videos every week.. great stuff.. I’m a northern Michigan native living in WV, PA for the last 15 years. Don’t get to get back much, so you’re adventures take me back to when I was your age.. good job man! Oliver is awesome!

[@newtchapman6084]

So excited to watch this! Your videos help take me back to growing up in northern Michigan. Thanks for what you do, Kyle!

[@pjetervataj4976]

6 day adventure on Manistee River amazing Kyle with Oliver so cool! Thanks for all that u do in making these videos!

[@AdventureChasing]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-ks5rg5hq3u]

The scenery at 38:10 seriously took my breath away. Amazing video🎉🎉

[@gfoster173]

Damn dude what a trip ! Glad to see they raised the bridge for you in Manistee !!! Super cool Kyle keep up the adventures.

[@jeffprovost5961]

That dog lives a better life than a lot of humans I know....keep it up!!

[@scottlindquist9107]

Anything you and Oliver attempt makes for an awesome adventure!!!❤

[@tiefsa]

What an adventure you had! I watched the whole thing and am amazed not only with the adventure, but with the amount of planning you had to do to make this a reality. I'm glad your arm is better. I really love all of your videos, so just keep doing what brings you joy!

[@user-ru7mz4qj1l]

Another awesome adventure, Kyle! You couldn't have made it without Oliver as your navigator.😊

[@henrygarrison1613]

Omgeezy, all time favorite! Best KZbin channel by a million plus miles

[@alexrocco5224]

you are one of a kind man! Great job.

[@SquatchMan123]

I have so much respect for you and your life. You never disappoint and any adventure you are doing is my favorite. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@AdventureChasing]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!!

[@fredmaples6630]

Dude, your enthusiasm is electric. Another awesome video. Well done.

[@donbaker7152]

A Klassic Kyle adventure! Loved every moment! One of my favorite episodes!

[@jacobfernandez9370]

Love your videos! I Michigan born and raised and love your excitement for the outdoors here !

[@brentandmelissazotcavage8151]

You had to be sore as hell after that float.I know I would of beenGreat video as always.keep up the good work man.

[@chrism-qk8jm]

11:18, Love your excitement and enthusiasm. All my fishing buddies do is complain and vent testosterone.

[@AdventureChasing]

😂 oh do know what you mean!

[@richpaisley8095]

You one up-ed me Kyle A little over 50 years ago I did about the same trip. Only I started at Smiths landing just north of Lake city and took two weeks. It was one of my greatest adventures and my 16th birthday gift to myself. You are correct though, the Manistee is a beautiful river. Great job with the video, I loved every minute of it, thanks for the trip down memory lane. P.S. If you ever want to take that trip again and don't mind babysitting an old man reach out to me. LOL

[@mitchbartig8704]

WOW that was such a awesome adventure love watching your videos there no pampering it's all the real deal keep them coming I'm always looking and waiting for them. Useing muscles you normally don't use I'll bet they were hurting.

[@Tony-up6tz]

Wow what an accomplishment!! My folks have a place on Tippy Dam Rd right by the dam, I have fished up and down that river from Tippy to the mouth in my river boat but have never considered floating the whole stretch.. I don't think most people understand how far that is and that was only a 1/4 of your trip!!! Hats off to you brother.. Drone footage rising above the fog was truly the best shot I think I've seen!! Thank you for sharing..

[@ironmule5200]

I can't believe we got to do that with you! Thank you so much! Amazing!!

[@AdventureChasing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alwitts5630]

I love to watch your good energy

[@jessekanatzar723]

What an absolutely epic trip! Thank you for sharing this adventure with us, I know I enjoyed every minute of it

[@jonrose5114]

This was another great adventure trip! My favorite style of fishing is adventure fishing and most of your videos are absolutely that. The camping, fishing and exploring is what I love to do and you have the best channel in Michigan if not the country. Keep doing what you do bro!

[@markvincent56]

Wow what a trip enjoyed watching every minute of it.

[@kriyashivajiva]

great job to you and ollie. keep livin the life bro!

[@kurtkrieger4495]

People will hate you at the same time they are loving you. The adventure you just took us, the viewers on was such a visually exciting and well editited movie it made me feel like I was on the canoe with you. Your vision of how adventure should be shared is next level. Keep going strong. YOU ROCK !!!

[@jithujoseph6543]

Wow❤❤ Such a lovely video. I really enjoyed watching it.😊

[@louisebling2536]

Wow, what an adventure! Well done!

[@adventureswithjohnandT]

Love your enthusiasm! Great trip and video!

[@nathanveggian287]

Wow! I’ve always wanted to do the same thing and you did it + Oliver! Thanks brotha! I hope to see you on the river some day!

[@jdfishchaser6300]

Amazing and inspiring. So happy you got to cross this off the list.

[@spencerbehler]

This is truly inspirational and what life is all about. I hope to do this someday soon. Once my little one gets a bit older

[@AdventureChasing]

It would be a killer father/son trip👊

[@danielwagner3043]

Absolutely beautiful video great job man keep them comin! Btw Oliver is too cute can never get enough of him😁

[@slidernelson9747]

Awesome video, Bro!! Keep up the epic work!! 🙌🏾🙏🏾🤙🏾👌🏾💪🏾 And Olly is a Champ!!

[@timglynn7497]

What an unbelievable trip Kyle! You and Ollie just having a blast. Would love an AuSable river trip vid. Thanks for what you do.

[@pasarea999]

Masterpiece! Tremendous

[@patrick5507]

I love your energy. This makes me want to hit the outdoors for some real r&r

[@davepyche3561]

So enjoyed today’s video. Keep them coming

[@davepickett2232]

Great Adventure!! Good Job filming!!

[@zedimmer4336]

IMO this is one of your best... You put out some great videos, for whatever reason this one just resonated.

[@karlchandler7246]

Great video as always brother.....that's something I'd love to do!!!!!

[@user-uj2xl6ii6w]

Keep it real, and stayen positive is the key to life. Thank you for sharing, looking forward to your next adventure,

[@o1420]

What an adventure! Great video 😊

[@tvbrgiants]

Another amazing video Kyle, do enjoy watching your content. Keep it up dude

[@markstull9156]

What an amazing journey and a great video.

[@bobbymoradian]

Every time you make me nuts you are leaving the life bud Keep them coming 😂

[@johnhine8725]

Kyle! It was so exciting you did this! I have fished from ccc to 131 for 45 plus years. I have been trying to purchase something in that stretch for many years, its tough. I can't believe I haven't run into you in Fife area. You do great work, keep it up, might hire you someday.

[@BuckBush-kj6dp]

Nice! Great video footage! What a great life.

[@davem9744]

Great adventure - always enjoy your videos

[@RavenSteelheadVideos]

Awesome and inspiring Kyle.

[@TheRealDalco]

Epic adventure.

[@lockguy2652]

Absolutely incredible trip!

[@donbriggs8234]

It looks like a lot of fun

[@outdoorfishockey]

Great video kyle!! I appreciate the hard work involved.

[@roblafay7121]

Epic trip dude! Love it man!

[@mi.gravel]

Nice trip! I’ve started in the Grayling area and gone the opposite way on the Au Sable out to Lake Huron. You should do that next. It was a lot of fun!

[@jenniferkalchik6712]

Love the drone shots.

[@mityoutdoors]

Let's Goooooo!!!! I don't think I could ever leave Michigan.

[@AdventureChasing]

It sure is hard to beat👊

[@chasingfeathersflyfishing]

Awesome video! I love the Manistee River, one of my favorites to fish. The portage at Tippy is rough. But, at least it doesn’t involve the stairs from hell 😂

[@billmcconnell1737]

Great adventure for sure, man. Crazy how you really had the river to yourselves

[@onestepatatime5584]

You do such a great job!

[@popsimeanpops9046]

Awesome drone footage!!

[@fidiusjwhoopie]

loved it great vid

[@Rak1240]

I love the positivity! Great videos man!

[@HollerHunter]

Great vid.

[@jeffterrell420]

Great video!! Very well done man!!

[@tommytaylor4458]

Great video bud!!👍😁

[@woodswalker7119]

Love your enthusiasm through the whole trip!! I subscribed. Keep sharing your trips and adventures!! Stay safe!!

[@alexrocco5224]

You have an awesome companion there with Oliver, what a cool dog!

[@outdoors-with-Den]

Awesome channel, great videos. what an amazing trip! I love the Tippy Dam Pond, I did 2 trips there last year on my solar barrel boat camper.

[@andrewkiesling3334]

insta launch campgrounds was a very cool place as kid growing up, had many trips to that place with so many family friends, alot of those folks are no longer here with us in the flesh,i remember fishing under that old train tressell

[@turckskidoo]

What a great video. ❤

[@garydelcourt2791]

If you find a flat rock you can rub the top of a can back and forth on it and it should wear down the steel so the lid can be popped off…love the videos..rock on brother!

[@TerryWade-xe8os]

Just awesome

[@alexrocco5224]

That feeling of knowing theres a lone mosquito in your room/tent waiting to feast on you as you sleep. Ahhh!

[@AdventureChasing]

😅

[@jerrygorsuch7188]

Very awesome video I enjoy your videos I've never fished Manistee river always the pm

[@jtaylor6399]

dude, thats a lot of work for one man and a golden. kudos and hope thats off your bucket list. now get out on the big lake and catch some big guys!

[@brandondruckenmiller5508]

Awesome video

[@scottkaminski9561]

Awesome ! Drag a chain when you're fishing , it will slow you down and keep you in control

[@camping_with_tywan]

Dude great vid!!

[@markogletree2790]

Wow!! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us awesome video bro. You definitely got a new subscriber.

[@VersolaHale]

love the video! i moved to michigan not too long ago and it’s awesome to see the cool adventures you can go on. can’t wait to get out there myself

[@shawnarudolph695]

Subscriber on!!! Man, I love your personality and your content!! I'm hooked.

[@wesventures6426]

Excellent video brother!👏🏻 I loved every second of it! I myself would love to start doing more of this! I just filmed a trip recently on my kayak and it’s definitely a lot of work! You conquered that river like a champ!😁I also love the excitement with the trout I am the same way! Great video and I can’t wait for the next! Thank you for taking us along!🛶👍🏻

[@michaelyanosov147]

I hear you Bro when your dog Oliver runs after a herd of deer. That kinda of thing scares the shit out of me. Heart is pumping.

[@darkspruce]

Fantastic video Kyle. Your video and editing work continue to be top notch.

[@paulvonauth7254]

Awesome video!!!, I went "swimming" twice in the Manistee, once with my g/f, and once with the wife, and yes after being told NOT TO GRAB THE TREES!!!!!......great job and thanks, be safe...

[@hendu7111]

@ 1:08 *pulls out a few sticks of TNT...* Great adventure as always. I've been camping on the backwaters of Tippy since the late 70's and absolutely love that area.

[@philsajtar7487]

Most folks teach their dogs to sit, stay, or fetch. You; "Stay in the boat" ! Epic !

[@jrfmichigian]

Michigander for life!! You should try the au sable River my man!!! Mio is where you start!!! No State (maybe Minnesota) has river's and fish like Michigan!! At 50 ive been around!! Semper fidelis to my brothers

[@markonweller8002]

Nice trip

[@lestroyer2415]

the deer were snorting at you great video!

[@SilentBobber91]

Your energy is next level lol one of the best channels on KZbin. Looked like a rad trip