3 DAYS in the WILD - Craig Lake State Park - Fishing & Camping in remote Upper Peninsula

Fishing for huge fish with no one around. Three days fishing and camping in the pure, beautiful, northwoods nature. Moose, Loon, Beaver, and LOADS of fish.
Check out this long video detailing our entire trip. My father and I took a 3 day trip to Craig Lake State Park and portaged our way to a very remote lake in the back of the park. The fishing was phenomenal and the scenery just as good.
Sorry the video is so long - I got carried away and couldn't stop. Watch it in three separate segments!
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[@HaightsWanderings]

The video is extremely long - sorry about that. Had so much footage that I couldn't get rid of. So, I made it into a 35 minute video.... I realize most people won't sit through a 5 minute video so I don't expect that. However, if you have the time break the video into three different viewings so you can see it all! I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video - I put A LOT of time into the filming, culling, editing, and putting it all together.

[@markjob7736]

You did a great job! Love your videos and was lucky to come across them. I live in the lower peninsula......guess I'm a troll :-)

[@danrouse5129]

Enjoyed as always. Makes me want to head out to Craig Lake right now. Your shore lunch also made me hungry, so I think I'll just eat for now.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Glad you enjoyed it. The crappie were fabulous. Real fish and meat were great after the freeze dried MREs (meals ready to eat).

[@HaightsWanderings]

To the lake?

[@HaightsWanderings]

Glad you enjoyed it! I am a troll as well. Transplanted to the Yoop.

[@sierranevada3789]

Been following a few other outdoor adventurers on KZbin but like your take on fishing. More of a sense of calm than excitement.....but a little bit of both. Nice to hang out with your dad too. Cherish these days with him. Thanks for the great video!!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Hey there - glad you enjoyed the video. This video is a bit more chill than some of my others... but they all show case the outdoors :) I actually just did another video with my dad for Fathers' day - I encourage you to check it out. We had fun and caught some nice fish.

[@undergroundchuckeytennesse2526]

Too Long? I wished it was twice as long....awesome place and what great fishing....thanks for taking us along on the fishing side...would have loved to see more of your adventure with your dad.....and he has excellent taste in canoes too.....I have the exact same Old Town....in fact we have two of them...one green and one red....not the lightest canoe to be portaging .....awesome adventure thanks for sharing.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks for the kind comments. The long videos take FOREVER to edit. Working full-time again makes it hard to find the time and energy to get the editing down. Didn't get much footage of my dad - he was generally doing his own thing. His canoe (my canoe) is great - it's super heavy, but not too bad to single man portage. Much easier than my ridiculous kayak.

[@undergroundchuckeytennesse2526]

you got my interest up about the Craig Lake area....I watched several other vids about the area.....yours was by far the best....I fell asleep watching Discovering video.....lol....hope you haqve a great weekend sir, looking forward to your next "wandering".

[@HaightsWanderings]

Actually watched that Discovering Video myself - not exactly my style of vid. The area at Craig lake is awesome. I plan on heading back next summer as I am much more knowledgeable now about what to do and not do.

[@richrogers7834]

Great video. Been nearly 30 years for me. Want to go back. Thanks for the memories

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Rich Rogers Hey Rich, I am glad you enjoyed the video. I hope to make another next year!

[@peteshallcross787]

I enjoyed the quality of your video and found this park sometime back. Unfortunately, since covid and numerous youtube videos it's getting too popular. This is a very special place for my wife and I as we are an avid outdoor couple around your dad's age and love the wildlife and trails here. After watching this I realized I fished the same spot you caught all those crappies and big northerns and caught nothing! That was in May, 2021.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Pete Shallcross I agree that it is a very special place.

[@1989Falkor]

Thanks for sharing!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@1989Falkor For sure! I hope you enjoyed it. I have a ton of other cool content as well. Check it out if you like the northwood's vibe.

[@jasonredman8847]

Thank you very much for the footage. My son, cousin and I are planning a trip to that area. Please keep fishing and posting videos, great job!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks for the awesome comment. Appreciate it so much. I am glad you found it interesting and worthwhile to view! Hope you catch some big ones :)

[@thaddeuskeyes3360]

I have watched this video a couple, few times and am so envious of u guys going there. i used to go with my parents and there friends and stay in the Ford cabins when i was a kid in the late 80's, early 90's. I have watched alot of your videos and this one was the best. U fish like i used to and i love the sense of adventure your videos have...also was very relaxing with that music. keep it up bud and maybe one day ill see u in Baraga county...my home turf. Never stop having fun and adventuring.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks, Thaddeus! I really appreciate the kind comments. I am doing my best to bring some chill and enjoyable content to this channel. I am planning a return trip hopefully this summer - I want to get some more chunky pike :)

[@babayaga4415]

Camping and fishing together is the greatest fun and so peaceful

[@HaightsWanderings]

Definitely. One of my favorite spots!

[@mitchweller1892]

What a great video, I loved the loons in the beginning. We travel into Quebec from Pennsylvania every couple of years on a fishing trip and they might be my favorite part of the trip. Nothing beats when at dusk the lake is glass covered, the Walleye are biting, and the loons are firing up the choir.

[@HaightsWanderings]

I love the loons as well. I love it when they do "duets" and they are calling back and forth. It's a real trip. Definitely my favorite part as well. Thanks for the comment.

[@nolimitsamputee5219]

Loved the video! Spent several trips there when we lived in Marquette during the grad school years. I remember the portage more than the fish! Pike and bass were as pretty as the scenery. The drive in is an adventure as well. Thanks for taking me back.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Glad you enjoyed it! The drive in and out is still a major adventure. It depends on which road you take. One of the two roads in is a car destroying mess. I was 90% sure I was going to need to be towed out.

[@denniswolff4864]

You are killing it Haight! Watched this guy all the way through with my 15 yr old. We were stoked. What a camp site. Great crappie. And hitting with your dad. All good things to HW.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks for the positive comment! Had a blast on this trip and glad you enjoyed viewing it. I was a little leery of posting such a long video, but it appears that some people enjoyed watching it. It was nice to get out and camp with my dad - can't do that much anymore.

[@Juddernaut27]

what an amazing looking place. Great scenery and you boys smacked the fish.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Clark Wilson Thanks! It is such a beautiful spot!

[@howwedoing9773]

helluva trip and pike

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Pete Quill Thanks! It sure is.

[@rukus7467]

Watched it all. Great video.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Steve Edwards Glad you enjoyed it!

[@crazyfingers25]

love your videos. thanks for sharing your wanderings. I'll be up there this summer with my stealthcraft hooligan xl if you care to do a float trip.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Hi - so glad you enjoy the videos. Did you ask about the Stealthcraft raft because I just purchased one or is this just a coincidence? I literally posted to Instagram a few days ago about my Hooligan purchase. Very fun if it's a coincidence :) Send me an email when you are coming up and we can see what's going on. I am booking clients for the summer so we will see if I have time or not.

[@buzzsaw301]

this is better than most of the fishing shows on tv

[@HaightsWanderings]

That's such a nice comment, thanks so much. I do my best to put together something enjoyable!

[@crazyfingers25]

agreed!

[@isaiahhoag9940]

My two buddies and I are making a trip there in July! So pumped!!!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Very cool. Good luck. Let me know if you have any questions and I can try to help out. :)

[@adamwilson4834]

Reminds me of growing up in the UP and the trips we took to Canada

[@HaightsWanderings]

@adam wilson I am glad you like it! It is SO reminiscent of Canada.

[@benvasquez99]

Think I'll try and camp in this park next summer - looks so pretty

[@HaightsWanderings]

Oh it is :) - Just need to carry down your canoe or yak to fully enjoy the experience. There is really no shore fishing available which is good and bad, depending on your perspective.

[@paulobeid9621]

Awesome video. Great footage

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks! Took me forever to render it out :)

[@30Flambeau]

awesome trip

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks. It was incredibly fun, but such a workout getting back to the spot.

[@jeffreydmclendon]

such an awesome video

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thank you! It takes a long time to put these together and I love that people get so much enjoyment out of them.

[@rexpaulbronzbackhero2373]

Mind blowing video i need to get lost in a place like that.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks, man! It's one of my happy places :)

[@izzymorgan2461]

Awesome catch on an ultra lite!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Yeah, I was expecting a Crappie and instead I got a huge pike. The sound of the drag singing is a beautiful thing.

[@taylordoorlag3820]

Awesome video!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks - I appreciate that. Hoping to do another one soon this year.

[@geoffoutdoors]

Seems like this was a great trip!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Geoff Outdoors Oh yeah, it was the best trip of the summer!

[@dalovehall]

Well done video one i really enjoyed nice catches!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks! I appreciate the comment. I think I am going to go back this year and try for more :)

[@dalovehall]

Haight's Wanderings cool post that video too. im gonna try my first trip this year in PA im from maryland ur video just made me more ready to go!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Ah, enjoy it! There should be some great areas to explore in PA. Have fun.

[@FishFray]

Glad I watched till the end hahaha. That was a lot of nice pike. Also loved the catch and cook

[@HaightsWanderings]

Thanks! The pike were huge and everywhere. Glad I finally got some topwater at the end. And the crappie were delicious!

[@thz1986]

keep up the good work. no way to sum up such a trip in short glad it was a long video.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Much time and effort went into this and glad some people truly liked it! I hope to do more videos like this next summer.

[@jimbade7254]

Love this place , spent 5 days here

[@HaightsWanderings]

@jim bade did you fish at all? Or just hike and paddle? Or all three!

[@jimbade7254]

@@HaightsWanderingswe did all three, caught only pike but want to get back up there

[@HaightsWanderings]

@@jimbade7254 Those pike are big there!

[@uncleandyguitarherbst1157]

Great video. Love the quiet places like this. Like 203 on this vid. Have a great New Year.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Quiet places are definitely the best :) I hope to go back one of these years soon.

[@jimfromm3981]

I am a fan of long videos. Some I watch all the way through are nearly 3 hours. My preference is a little more speaking and even some strategy as you are fishing. I'm not judging here, but I once heard a statement on Joe Rogan that you can hold a viewers attention for 5 minutes, or 3 hours. He choose the 3 hour viewers. Check out Jim Baird, The Adventurer, and Jon, on Lost Lakes. They make long videos and have ginormous followings. I was born in the U.P. and live elsewhere. I never get tired of Yooper content. There are a lot of us.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Jim Fromm Thanks! I try my best.

[@jonathanpepin1179]

I dig it man! I'm also from the UP and I'm planning and over night kayak/fishing trip at the Big Island Lake Wilderness in Schoolcraft County in the Hiawatha National Forest! Hopefully I can get some good stuff to share!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Cool - I just looked up Big Island Lake Wilderness - looks to be a lot of really close lakes all centered in the area. Are they all accessible? Looks awesome. I might have to make the drive over to check that area out. Thanks for sharing.

[@jonathanpepin1179]

Haight's Wanderings The entire wilderness area is over 5000 acres and there's 23 Lakes, there are a good amount of portage trails and also some campsites. I've only fished Twilight and Vance Lake but my goal is to see how many species of fish I can catch in 2 days, trying to hit as many lakes as I can! Most of them are classified as trophy lakes also so there are some huge fish out there!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Wow that is really cool. I will have to hit that place up this summer. That sounds wild.

[@jonathanpepin1179]

Hit me up if, and when you plan to go!! I'd definitely be down to take a ride. It's about an hour and a half trip for me. My best Pike was 32" at Vance Lake but my goal is to get a 40+!!! My email is [e-mail] if ya ever need a fishing partner haha

[@HaightsWanderings]

Perhaps- sounds fun. If you want big pike though - hit up Craig Lake. Really nice fish up there. Not sure if I have caught anything 40+ when it comes to Pike. My largest was in this video - maybe like a 37-38 - didn't have anything to measure it with.

[@loganoutdoors9730]

Nice video. Even if you plan to do just one more canoe camping video, you and your dad would like portaging a lot more with portage packs. They fit in the canoe nice, and you don’t have to carry everything on your paddle. Kondos makes some good ones.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Logan outdoors I think we might do that for our next trip! The portages were killer with all of our gear and nonsense to film that I brought!

[@scottb6098]

Really great video....the quality of your work is getting better....t.v show in a couple years? Really enjoyed all 35 minutes. .

[@HaightsWanderings]

This comment made me smile! Glad you found it enjoyable. I put a lot of time into it! Thanks again.

[@williamreich3377]

Excellent video! So nice to see you out there with your dad on an awesome adventure. What time of year were you up there? I am heading up this June over Fathers Day weekend and I am STOKED!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Hi there - Thanks for the comment. I think we headed up in late August. The insects were VERY mild and the fishing was decent. I wish the topwater bite would have been better though. Finally got them to bite topwater on the final day when we were headed out to leave. The area is beautiful for sure.

[@mkwy8782]

Beautiful video-family is going to be in that area this summer. The only issue/concern I have is with the number of fish that, very likely died after being released-especially the northerns.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Marla and Warren Kaufman and Yoder Hi. I appreciate your concern for the fish. I am glad you are conservation minded with fishing. Please note that I do my best to fish baits that generally don't deep hook and I get fish back in the water as quickly as possible. Not all fish will survive but I do what I think is best to let them swim another day. Cheers!

[@mjnagan]

Old grouper trick. If the fish hides in the reef, hole, or under a rock and you feel snagged. Just let the line go limp for a minute or two, he will(may) swim out think its all over, then you resume the fight. Works in freshwater too.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Mark Nagan That's an interesting idea. Never thought of it!

[@robertm7554]

Very interesting at 17:35 where you talked about what fish nailed what lure. Everyone is always interested in what lures work and what doesn't work. I think its one of the main reasons people look at fishing videos, to see what lures people are using to catch most fish. Why? because there are too many darn choices and people want to cheat to find the best ones lol. Concentrate your videos on what lures work and you will be helping out a lot of newbies!

[@HaightsWanderings]

This upcoming year I intend to make some lure videos. I already have a few where I talk about Zara spooks and BBZ-1 Rats. Those two lures are my favorites. I will keep your suggestions in mind! Thanks.

[@jroutdoorstv2642]

Honestly, this was worth the 35 mins. I live in lower michigan and I'm going to the U.P on the fourth of July. Can't wait to catch some pike and small mouth. Maybe some musky. Your videos make me feel more comfortable then watching other fishing youtubers.like Jon b.you have inspired me to keep fishing and spend a lot of time fishing with my dad.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Hey - thanks for the awesome comment. I appreciate it. You don't have to be Jon B to catch fish. Pike, musky, and smallies - the UP is the right place for that! It's an awesome past-time - if you don't mind me asking, where in the UP are you headed to fish?

[@jroutdoorstv2642]

Well I live in lower Michigan so we're gonna drive to the east of the U.P and then make our way towards baraga. We(as in my family) may also stop at the paint river. Love the videos man. We should meet and fish sometime.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Sounds great - the EUP has some great fishing. Check out the Tahquamenon if you have the time.

[@jroutdoorstv2642]

Haight's Wanderings I think we're going there to. iv been there before and its beautiful. My dad loves the videos also😀 God bless.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Glad to hear it :)

[@adventuron]

Hey man nice vid,can you tell me was the portage from craig to crooked lake easy to find,marked in some way. Thankd

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Ron Ranville I do not think it was marked at the start but perhaps once we made it on the trail it was marked. I can't really remember to be honest. Sorry!

[@nathanmunsey2235]

Man what a awesome video for 35 minutes sure went by fast. Want to make the trip next year take and take my son wife and here mom she loves to catch crappies. The portage is the only problem. I’ll have 2 kayaks and a canoe. Any tips would be appreciated and by the way what time year did you go? Thanks I just think that’s awesome your dad went.

[@HaightsWanderings]

Hi there! I am glad you enjoyed it. If you have longer questions you can go to my website (in the description) and hit contact me. That will allow you to send me an email if you so desire. I was there in Craig Lake sometime in late August. I am not sure of the exact time. Two kayaks and a canoe is a LOT of portaging. The portages are intense. One suggestion is to get a canoe/kayak carrying harness/cradle that allows them to be carried easier. Another possibility is to get a packable kayak cart with wheels that can easily help the portage process. Hopefully that helped! Email me if you have longer questions as the KZbin reply format is a little wonky.

[@ericmarois2844]

Thanks great video I’m a new subscriber just a question are from Canada or the state?

[@HaightsWanderings]

Hello and welcome! I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan which is north of some parts of Canada. So.. I guess a bit of both? :)

[@kathydomokos3265]

Lovely!! not at ALL too long! Do you have to reserve the campsites, or is it first come first serve?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Kathy Domokos Great question - I don't think you need to reserve. However, you do need to pay and register at the front. Just no need to reserve that I am aware of.

[@justinmacks1481]

You run braid on all your spinning setups? Was wondering how you got some of those big fish in on the lighter gear. What time of the year was this? Got me thinking to go there myself in a year or so. Love UP fishing. No noise, and just the sounds of nature. Go to the thousand island lake chain every other year with family and we fish the Sylvania lakes. Love them!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Justin Macks Hey there - I only fish braid. I switched a few years ago and never looked back. I hate mono with a passion now. :) As for the time of the trip... I don't know, maybe Mid-August I think. Maybe around labor day possibly. I don't really remember. I know it was later in the summer for sure.

[@justinmacks1481]

@@HaightsWanderings Watched your Sylvania video too, took a day excursion to Clark lake to loon lake while we were up there for the week two years ago, was windy that day but made it all the way to loon lake. I think we caught every bass in there lol it was mid June and they were all near the beds still I think, all were 16-20". Canoed around the edges all day. Was thinking of doing deer island then too but figured it was too much portaging for a day trip.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@@justinmacks1481 That's a LONG trip for a single day. Wow! Getting to loon is tough enough. But, I guess it depends on the weight of your canoe most importantly. Big bass, eh!

[@deadwoodden212]

Nice VId I've been fishing Craig Lake since 85 An have never put in the the effort to get back to crooked lake I've been trying to get at least one of my Boys to take the Peshekee river around to Crooked Guess they didn't get the Adventurous Gene We've done both Sylvania & Big Island An without a doubt Craig Lake is my favorite The last few times we rented one of the cabins Makes it a little easier on the not so into roughing it wifes

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Dennis F My next trip up I might consider getting one of those cabins. I have heard good things about them for sure!

[@terrybristol6132]

is this a dispersed (free) campground or do you have to reserve sites? Also, i'm trying to plan a trip here with the brothers and was wondering where the parking is. Is there parking at the end of n. nestoria rd? Thanks for the video- exactly what I was looking for.

[@HaightsWanderings]

I don't think we had to reserve. We had to pay a very small fee out on Craig Lake rd., but no reserving. We just showed up. Also, yes the parking is out at the end. Do not drive Nestoria - I repeat do not go that way in. Go on Nelligan Lake road which is the main entrance to the park (farther East from Nestoria). North Nestoria will destroy your vehicle.

[@terrybristol6132]

You’re awesome. Thanks for the response and advice.

[@HaightsWanderings]

No problem. If you have any more questions I'd be happy to help. It's an AWESOME park.

[@jiriduda9130]

Hey I’m planning a trip there with my family there in early August, any tips for the pike?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Jiri Duda Use metal leaders or heavy fluoro leaders so that you avoid bite offs. If the pike bite you off they will be stuck with the lures in their mouths and potentially die from it. I'd also suggest a good set of pliers, hook snips like Knipex, and a good net to release fish from.

[@jiriduda9130]

Haight's Wanderings thanks and any tips for lures? I’m looking to catch any species of fish..our trip in August got cancelled so we are going later. Any lure options for bass, pike, walleye or crappie you could recommend?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@@jiriduda9130 Something flashy! Spinners would probably do.

[@SirShakeJunt]

I've fished this lake (Craig) several times and have yet to see a walleye. Any suggestions? I tried deep water jigging/slip bobber leeches morning, afternoon, and dusk. Nothing but bass haha

[@HaightsWanderings]

That's a great question - I don't target walleye and when I was there I didn't catch any. I'd say what you were doing would catch them better than anything else.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@ryan Check out Kyle's comment.

[@SirShakeJunt]

@Kyle Longjohn Awesome, thanks for the suggestions! I will give those a try

[@rebjr5844]

My buddies and I were there late last August and couldn't catch any walleye either. Ran into an old timer who has been fishing there for like 30+ years and he said all the walleye have been pretty much fished out, since you can keep walleye and not the pike. I did catch a 40" Northern though!

[@chrisstratton2191]

Where did the split firewood come from?

[@HaightsWanderings]

Great question - we didn't bring it with us that's for sure. Some friendly camper had left some extra at the fire ring for the next person. They had to have hauled it out there through both portages which must have taken a long time.

[@finpainter1]

I'm about 25 miles away as the crow flies

[@HaightsWanderings]

From Craig Lake? How cool - it's such a good fishing location!

[@CEOAirsoft]

Are there carp in there?

[@HaightsWanderings]

You know - I have absolutely no idea. I would hazard a guess that no, I don't think so. But I wouldn't bet my left arm on that statement.

[@nuclearoutdoorscampingtips5850]

Excellent video.....check out the IRIDIUM STOVE....it's made for awesome trips like this......simple and never fails....fries fish great too....goodbye to gas cans and overpriced junk.....it's the best stove made

[@HaightsWanderings]

Will check it out thanks!

[@j.sargent9172]

Pike like shiny spoons and spinners doesnt matter the size. They see something shiny and go for the kill

[@HaightsWanderings]

It sure was a fun experience. I like how aggressive they are.

[@austinthomas8875]

Is it possible to get a 16ft bass boat to crooked lake

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Austin Thomas No, that is not possible. Kedawyn is the closest lake that has a launch spot.

[@joshuaheart2764]

What time of year? Didn't catch it.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@joshua heart Honestly I don't really remember. It was some time in the summer. Not sure of when. It's been a while since I did the trip.

[@bawhawheehaw9283]

What time of year were you there?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Bawhaw heehaw I don't really remember. Sometime in the summer. Sorry! It's been a few years.

[@bawhawheehaw9283]

@@HaightsWanderings I’ve been going there at the beginning of June for the last few years.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@@bawhawheehaw9283 It's a great place to visit. Love how far back in it is.

[@bawhawheehaw9283]

@@HaightsWanderings for sure. We drive up from Detroit. Any other lakes near there good for pike and musky?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@@bawhawheehaw9283 Nearly everything has pike. Almost nothing has musky. If you want musky, go check out Wisconsin. Every lake in Wisco. has them.

[@sharileeengle5204]

You need to show Joe Robinet how to fish. He has a channel on KZbin.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Sharilee Engle I've seen some of his videos - he definitely knows how to fish! :)

[@jonboll2066]

See any bear? Is it common to encounter wildlife?

[@HaightsWanderings]

On that particular trip we encountered two moose and a bunch of other animals. No bear though.

[@mycatch7257]

Just wanted to let you know that we have reposted your video on Angler's Atlas.Check it on the Craig Lake page. Here is the link: www.anglersatlas.com/place/245238/craig-lake

[@kylekarwowski2642]

Nice video. But catch and release is just putting holes in fishes' mouths for fun. "Catch, cook, eat, wander" is what I say.

[@HaightsWanderings]

If fishermen kept every fish they hooked we would not have the fishery that we do. I love the taste of fish as much as anyone, but I prefer to let them go. I've caught the same fish multiple years in a row. I agree though - I wish there was a better way to do it without harming the fish as bad. I've tried to go barbless but it gets very frustrating losing fish.

[@terryschake8152]

Just say carry instead of portage and stop freaking whispering. You are out in the midst of nature and your whispering like someone is going to hear you. Just talk normal. Other than that great video! Those pike had great colors!

[@HaightsWanderings]

Audio is a tricky beast. It's very hard to get it right. That's a trick I have not yet mastered. Some day :)