7 Day Wilderness Canoe Trip - Part 2. Rogen Naturreservat Sweden. Hammock Wild Camp. Fishing.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Simon . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@jonfisher9214]

Simon, I'm sure you've had others commenting with fishing advice. But a couple of tips. When lure fishing you are targeting predatory fish. Predatory fish in still waters will conserve energy by hiding in cover and ambushing fish. Fishing very close to any sort of cover i.e. along the edge of reed beds will give you the best chance of a fish taking your lure. Also try imparting some movement to the lure rather than just reeling it back. Try it out in the margins in front of you. Jiggling the rod tip so your lure looks like an injured fish, darting forward then dropping back. It's a really fun way of fishing!

[@rockkhound943]

Solid advice

[@billburr5881]

dynamite - is my preference!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Jon! I need to get some practice in!

[@jaytommytuk]

@@simonablokeinthewoods sure Mike from TA Outdoors would give you a few tips or his dad Grahame

[@VISTATREKKER]

You always find the best tunes to play out on. Icing on the cake but sets the whole thing off so we’ll.

[@io_metre]

Your beer stock is probably the best part of your trip 🚀

[@campingselvagem9476]

Hello friend. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video with us. Big hugs and until next time.

[@gringo3009]

My two favorite Brits! Thanks for sharing, from the USA!

[@kavehgharehbaghi8255]

Simon in this trip you showed how great you are, physically and mentally. You keep being positive even at the lowest point.

[@thizizliz]

Excellent. Yeah, flexibility is your most important thing to take on holiday! :D

[@rkw4565]

Thanks for bringing us along on another big adventure!

[@affableguacamole3226]

"Morning folks"...... all is good in the world now. Love your videos and loving this series.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁

[@witness4Him]

I watch @kentsurvival as well. Great bloke. Loves his neck oil😁😁😁

[@bertkelly7650]

2 blokes in Sweden, Yay!

[@jgstevens5169]

As always, another GREAT episode!! So glad you mentioned the extra time & effort it takes to capture even the simplest scenes for your channel. While we're sitting around on our A$$es enjoying all the beauty you bring us, very few realize how hard you work at bringing winning content. (Not to mention the chore of editing!!) ...Thank you - Thank you - Thank you!!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Nice to know it’s appreciated 😁 I enjoy the whole process, but it is time consuming and takes a fair bit of effort at times 👍👍

[@nattydred2593]

Ditto, thanks. And you also essentially mounted 2 entire expeditions because you didn't share a canoe, tent, kitchen, etc. 3 portages adds a long time. In nostalgia for my own canoe trips from decades long past, I think I'm going to make my green tea on a stick stove this week. At least once. Will see where it goes from there :-) Thanks.

[@mickreid7153]

Really enjoyable film, high standard as always! Thanks for taking the time. 🖖👍👊😊

[@rudyfisher7660]

A trick with fishing sometimes when you're paddling your Canoe throw your line out behind you and as you drag it behind you you might get a fish every now and then you'll have fish for a dinner

[@davidneal6920]

Very nice. Love the coffee maker! Scenery is superb!

[@alanrobertson5497]

Hi Simon, video is excellent, really enjoyed it. Love watching ❤❤

[@MichaelAndersen_DK]

Ohh, that Amundsen IPA is one of my favorites. Great video as always.

[@williamconnor7249]

Superb bit of film , keep it up brother your a testemant to Men and what can be achieved Awe the best the lads at Gorbals men shed Scotland .

[@michaelzlab]

Cheers to you Simon. Great video. Really enjoyed the trip.

[@michaelburke5907]

You can fish for Zander in low light conditions. Delicious, white fleshed member of the perch family. Pike will also feed in the dusk hours.

[@Saltfly]

I saw a little rapala plug in your little tackle box. Just slow troll that behind you when your paddling. It’s a sure bet around the edges of those lakes. Then you can make time and catch dinner. Just about the time you forget it’s back there till have one on.

[@marcel757]

Wow great vid! Some spectacular airial video edited in! You really lifted your video quality with those! Great stuff!

[@jawa134]

Great video - thanks for sharing! Did you have many issues with bugs / mozzies?

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video THANKS

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Joy......just as JG Stevens below says.......thank you!

[@ewengillies9826]

Simon says there's plenty of fish in the lakes but what he doesn't say is there's far too much water with them. Lovely scenery makes for a great days paddling. Bushyboy Oz.

[@gene_takavic57]

Your coffee brewer at the beginning of the video makes me want some coffee. Looking forward to the final chapter of your journey next week.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

There’ll be 3 more episodes after next week 😁

[@DrMcKay66]

To get everything out of a tube of that cheese, just slide a spoon from back to opening and it will be flat as a paper 😉🤘

[@garyking9908]

Kona brewing! Good stuff

[@timyates6712]

Choice of beer aside another great watch. Looking forward to the next instalment but saw the title of Andy’s video and saw the word ‘disaster’

[@1990westfalia]

For Englishmen, you make a mean Italian pasta dinner. Your twig stove experience is wonderful. If you’re needing a new trip, please think about the BWCA in Minnesota, USA. We’d love hosting you and Andy. Cheers, Skillet

[@rogerbond7811]

Pasta is good you are not carrying water. Enjoyed the the video thanks.

[@Q-BinTom]

Aloha Simon, Watching from Kona, HI. Great to see the Big Island represented half way around the world.

[@troymadison7082]

All the hard work and effort you put into your videos is very much appreciated Simon. I always look forward to them.

[@81clive]

Enjoying this Series!! Big ups👍 to yourself and Andy!🗻🍻

[@jimrogers1853]

As I said in Andy channel, you two are my favourites. Absolutely loving this. I have a honey stove off your rec and I love it, use it all the time. If I ever become King of Sweden, I will make sure that you take priority over other users in those huts.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - thank you Jim!

[@HikingWithHenry]

Beautifully filmed and edited Simon! Such a pleasure to watch! 👍🤩

[@jamescoffey5225]

Apocalyptic cider juice???? 😳 I don't think I will ask. 🙂 Beautiful scenery and I perceive that the videography was complex and challenging. Great video & once again some delicious looking chow on the trail. Thanks.

[@esthermae8710]

Always love your music selections to go with your great vids. Thanks!

[@andrewforrest8938]

Yes another awesome video from Simon thanks Simon enjoying the video 👍👏🙂

[@eddiekeylon323]

What a shame about the huts..... it's really fun to watch how you handle the canoe. I truly enjoy and appreciate your videos Simon. Thank you for all your diligent photography exploits. I know it's time and energy consuming and takes away a lot of the enjoyment and pleasure of your trips. Thank you so very much sir.

[@tomdacanoagemniltonzerlin9112]

I was waiting for the video, part 2. Hugs from Brazil.

[@ek-nz]

Beautiful, just what I needed. Thanks Simon!

[@micahwinters7021]

As always! I love your videos! This trip has been tons of fun to follow.

[@jenniferdarrow5085]

Thank you for showing us the map! I’ve watched Andy’s 3-hour movie, and was hoping for a map the whole time. Nice to see where you are and where you’re going.

[@NickGoldsmith776]

Enjoyed this ☺️🙌

[@johnnyyukon7887]

the opening on this vid was great, peaceful and relaxing. Great trip, well done guys!

[@duckypam]

So beautiful! Thanks for going through the hard stuff to bring us the views

[@garryafurze]

Great Video! ❤️ look after the ankle! 👍

[@tonystrange7224]

Another cracking episode Simon. The trip looks amazing. Here’s to episode 3

[@ТУРИСТ-АВАНТЮРИСТ]

You looked exhausted after that long paddle, big respect to you for keeping filming, moving the camera around etc. Well done Andy.

[@lafonevc5663]

Lovely opening with the great looking coffee maker against that scenery! Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the trip.

[@Admiral_Pumpout]

"sir, sir, he's pointing at the map AND NOT USING HIS FAT FINGER!" lol, I love it, good use of a twig. good effort Simon, really enjoying this series. my good friend Ratbag has decided next year our gang plus his brother and sons are off somewhere in Scandinavia for a similar adventure. I have to say I am really looking forward to it.

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Great video Simon and Andy, what a lovely place and having shared it with a friend makes it all the much better.

[@thestealthymaltesefalcon]

What Al Hart Said...lol

[@markc6207]

That morning shot when you were talking about fishing. That's when you should try fishing. Morning and evening are good. Perhaps if Andy would get up early you could have got the good campsite. Great video

[@gazgf]

Another beautifully edited episode Simon…not jealous at all! Wondered why you weren’t putting on boots for the long portages but now I know….that must have been hell in those rubber soled booties!

[@fredrikandreasson2253]

Welcome to Sweden. ,😊

[@rockkhound943]

This trip is amazing to watch I will do this one day I have to . Thank you for sharing. Going to watch Andy's now , I enjoy the different points of view .

[@chrisgeoss2543]

I don't always remember to comment or like, I apologize for that. You and Andy are my favorite videos to watch. Thankyou for putting these up and God bless you both! Hi from Maine, U.S.A

[@graceygrumble]

Great stuff!

[@paulevans1363]

Hi simon amazing views amazing food looks a great trip its on my bucket list so at some point i will get there thanks for a real entertaining channel and taking the time to film all this 👍

[@paulmckearney4945]

You have seen the fish rising in the lake when you were tucking into that delicious looking pasta!

[@noelcusack8770]

Great stuff lads

[@ksgonewild]

Wow, what an amazing adventure!!! Anyone would think you wanted Andy to get his ass out of bed! 😂🤣😂 Beautiful shots from the canoe, especially right down close to the water, just stunning! That food looked amazing, the beers sounded good, the company incredible and a wonderful night!! always comforting having flames!!’ Look forward to the next instalment!! Love KGW 💕

[@stevesmith3556]

Loving this trip! Reminds me of my home in Colorado

[@cwam1701e]

Fascinating, relaxing, beautiful scenery, professional level camera work and editing, complete competence and you gotta admire anyone who is that committed to making proper coffee! Subscribed!

[@paulseeman6481]

Super video Simon, I’m sure we can forgive the cold water pasta!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂

[@fredrikandreasson2253]

That coffe machine looks really interesting. Never seen before. Which brand is it?

[@brandongerman8279]

Your music selection never disappoints. Sincerely, A Tonbridge/Ulster Descendent

[@paulverheyen5240]

Them twig stoves are awesome 👌 And saved the day/fuel.

[@robertogomez3698]

Great video, I've been enjoying the journey with you. I continue to appreciate all the hard work that is exercised in the making and editing of the presented content. Well done.

[@Micky-74-v6f]

Epic! Looks grueling though. You both looking like you needed the pub after that!

[@matsfrisk3653]

wonderful video! Thank you "Simon in Sweden" 😃

[@rodbagley1686]

Love seeing your trips. Just dreams of mine to do the things you do. Those portage s don't look like any fun at all. Love the campfire cooking. Keep up the good work. Hope your ankle won't be a problem. Looking forward to no.3!

[@christinearmstrong852]

👋 Hey Simon and Andy..awesome trip..excited to see part 3 😁..be safe and stay well 👍

[@reethcaldason602]

"That'll keep the scurvy at bay." 🤣🤣🤣

[@marksadventures3889]

Back to this after 2 days - been a bit busy. Combined twig stove ignition champs. I like that large canteen pan - reminds me of cadets and basic training. after all the portage and paddling you'll need that. Pretty good stuff guys.

[@Antagonistic]

To be honest...just looking forward to Andy's capsize! 🤣

[@Baron-Ortega]

Thanks for spoiling that for folks that didn't know that was gonna happen

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂

[@schonbeardwildmark]

Thanks for sharing another great episode of your journey in Sweden! Looks like you have a great time even though it seems like a lot of hard work. I really hope you got to see that moose before you left.

[@wudwasoutdoors]

Another great video Simon. Enjoying learning of your journey

[@carpenterpilot487]

I really got to say this, I really love your videos Simon!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you mate!

[@canoecycle7005]

Excellent second part really like the boats just right for portage

[@JasonMcCann841]

Nice one guys! Firebox now has a freestyle stove that can also act as a small contained fire pit and lightweight. Perfect for the type of trip you are on. Looks like a great adventure!

[@moc8709]

great video, now on to andy's.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Good stuff Simon, this is a fab series mate, I'll be gutted when it's over. Yet again more beautiful scenery for us to be jealous over. Some hard terrain covered too pal. Looking forward to part 3 and gad to see you got the fires going even if it wasn't they type you guys wanted.

[@arlene1858]

Hey there Simon hope your doing well. I love that coffee maker you have. You couldn't ask for a better one in the woods camping. It sure is beautiful where your located looks like a very quiet place too let your mind wonder away . I wish you the best stay safe. Happy trails my dear friend. Have a awesome day. ;⁠-⁠)

[@mendyviola]

I really want myself that coffee pot!!! Glad to see you and Andy having a good time together. Rustic long distance/duration trips are never easy. Down here in South Texas we pronounce it Chor-ē-tZo.

[@Draculhuhn]

soooo stoked. I have a feeling that, at least this part of the trip, will go down in your history as "the Portage Safari"....poor Andy...his loathing was palpable 😂

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - it was like a hike through Sweden, carrying canoes 😂

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

Get a bellman coffee pot Simon. Great coffee!

[@steveroberts1422]

Great video as always. can't wait for the next installment.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Brilliant stuff Simon and Andy, shame you kept missing out on the huts but the good old twig stoves save the day and are just as good.

[@jamesnimmo1049]

Love it! Thanks for sharing.cheers mate

[@WIZ-IN-PA]

What a great trip Simon. I was a little worried when you were pushing that canoe through the rocks! Glad it didn't rip! Cheers!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! They are very tough boats 👍👍

[@johnpayne3048]

Well done! Fishing is a skill you can learn close to home. This could be a series of intructional videos, if you ever find yourself stuck at home and need content. I bet you have someone in you neighborhood that goes to city parks and streams and catches more than their share. That person would be glad to point you in the right direction. A bloke on the bank, has a nice ring to it. Thanks again for taking us along on your adventures.

[@thomascraig7230]

I am very much enjoying watching each episode of your trek.

[@kathiwalker7512]

Another great video. Rough waters. Stay safe.

[@hangtough503]

So beautiful. I remember when i subd to you years ago watching you in your backyard and shop. Amazing how much has changed, But you’re still the same dude. Killer video brother. D😎🇺🇸🤙

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!

[@TNorberg]

Amazingly done as always Simon! Visited Rogen a couple of years ago, saw a massive bear from our boats on our first day. Quite the experience.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Lucky devil! I’d have loved to have seen one!!

[@trentwalters]

Great video Simon I love you and Andy on y’all’s adventures. Food, fun, camping and canoeing nothing better

[@trentwalters]

Also thanks for the lantern idea Simon I have one of the Dietz ones now I had one as a child now I have another