Boundary Waters - July 2018- Uncharted Waters

[@WinterLover73]

Great stuff. I've done the Kruger Challenge with you in previous years. You ARE SO RIGHT in not putting the net in the water too early!!! There is no point in doing so as it will likely freak the fish out AND no way you can net it after that with water resistance. Tire the fish out and wait!!!! Excellent net work!!!

[@bfizzle847]

If I had a nickel for every movie I've referenced that Scott didn't know! Great video, you guys really slayed the smallmouth!

[@phish311420]

I really enjoyed this video! Heading to BWCA EP#64 East Bearskin Lake on Monday. My fist trip to bwca. Just Little Miss Haji McGee “dog” and I. Very excited! Thank you for the video!

[@tommythecatofficial32actual]

I’m going to Boundary Waters this July My first real canoeing and camping I’ve done in years Thankfully, I’m going with people who are very experienced Thank you for your video it was very helpful

[@gopheradventure9652]

Tommy the Cat official I hope you have a great trip, you won’t regret it. Thanks for watching.

[@paperpeng1]

I wonder why you don’t have many many many more subscribers!!! Good stuff on here! Just got back from BWCA, Brule Lake last weekend! Can’t wait to go back. Great video guys.

[@gopheradventure9652]

Thanks a bunch Peng! I appreciate the compliment and I’m glad you had a great trip. The magic of the BWCA is how it always leaves you wanting more.

[@henrymostert2125]

After seeing your video sometimes I wonder why more people don't go out and do things like this what an absolute Paradise

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

listening to those loons was amazing ! Thank you

[@steveg5382]

Awesome video! Well captured - including video, stills, just the right amount of music, and voice. My group is getting older and we aren't quite as agile as you guys but we are still hoping to go this year...we get a tow from Seagull Outfitters up to Red Rock bay, then through Red Rock, Alpine, Jasper, Kingfisher,and then base camp on Ogishkemunice for a week. We go the last week of August and usually nail the Walleye.

[@mattwinthewoods]

Really cool vid! Was just on the Pike Lakes in June and had that same island site; you guys are adventurous for taking that Portage and interesting about the new latrine being dug.

[@gopheradventure9652]

Matthew Wennerstrom Awesome! I really wish we had the site on the point,just north of the island site on West Pike, but the rangers were there. That site was awesome and had smallies all around it. Thanks for watching!

[@mattwinthewoods]

I'm subscribed. Enjoyed watching you get that Laker last year. Good luck on the fishing!

[@MonkeyNAround]

Awesome video. I am tossing around the idea of making up trip up there from North Carolina and doing some research. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@mmarnp]

Do it Monkey. Making my 5th trip from NC next month.

[@MonkeyNAround]

@@mmarnp NC Paddler huh? Cool It is on my list hope you enjoy it.

[@scottmoody3926]

Going to the BWCA with the Scouts this July. Looks like y’all had an awesome time, thanks for the video!

[@markbate9959]

What a great trip. Good weather, food, fishing.

[@golfish8589]

At 18:30 mark. There are 3 bass following the hooked fish

[@nickjones9304]

Awesome video! the east side definitely has a different feel. Glad your first experience went well!

[@gopheradventure9652]

Thanks, I’ll definitely be back to the east side sooner than later. Had a ton of fun!

[@rylanfroemke8589]

I am going next week and I am really excited!

[@sternpry]

Watched a few of your vids now. Quality stuff. Good work.

[@gopheradventure9652]

Thanks so much, I appreciate the feedback. Pristine areas like the BWCA make it easy to have great footage to choose from. Thanks again!

[@nickpauley9169]

Pike Lake has a lot of smallmouths! What a great experience!

[@gopheradventure9652]

Nick Pauley Yeah, they were abundant and fun to fish! I can’t wait to get back there sometime. Thanks for watching!

[@brianwofford3831]

I really enjoyed the video, thanks. I am trying to stay inside at home during this March 22- the end of April 2020. During the Covid 19?, your video helped!

[@MattMohsOutdoors]

Just got back today from snow bank. Saw 9 groups in 1 day all within an hr. Makes me not even want to go back. It was a Zoo.

[@mikekramer2878]

loved it to old now brings back menoris after over 20 trips best fish were 21/1/2 " and 20 'smallys

[@gopheradventure9652]

20 1/2”! That’s a beauty of a smallie. Thanks for sharing!

[@bigskyab]

I live in the gallatin valley montana...mountain camping is fun...but damit...im buying a canoe and going out there...that looks like a blast

[@clbrewdad]

great video to get me planning harder for next spring! I'll be sure to pack my Wonka Scrumdidlyumptious Bar!

[@lukechomic9346]

Hey Tony. Love all your BWCA videos. (I'm a subscriber) I have never been, but a buddy and I are planning to go this 2019 summer. I have done a ton of research, but cant decide on an entry point. Wondering if you could point us in a good direction. We are thinking 5 or 6 night trip. We are pretty able bodied and could handle a fairly tough trip. Good fishing and secluded is what we are looking for. We have done similar trips to the U.P. and Canada. BWCA is calling! Also what time of year is best! Thanks man and keep the videos coming! They are awesome!

[@gopheradventure9652]

Luke Chomic Hi Luke, I’m glad you like the videos and you’re going to love it in the BWCA! So, if you’re looking for good fishing and solitude (which is why 90% of people come to the BW), you’re at the right place. I’m going to make two assumptions, 1- you want to stay away from motorized areas and 2- you don’t mind some portages (I’ve found the quickest way to find solitude is one or two long and/or difficult portages) and you’ll be off the beaten path. I would look at Mudro Lake (Entry Point 22/23) as there are many loops to do from here with great walleye fishing and a good combo of lakes and rivers. Another good choice would be Little Indian Sioux River North (Entry Point 14). Both of these routes have lots of options and many species of fish. Here you can fish big water lakes or smaller intimate lakes and there are native pictographs near by. Let me know if you have other questions.

[@lukechomic9346]

@@gopheradventure9652Thanks for responding. I had mudro in mind (because I like the loop idea) but I will check out EP 14. Definitely dont want to be in motorized area. Looking for walleye eaters and smallies and BIG Northerns! What is the best time of year to go? Bug season? I was thinking August. Best Outfitter to use for just Canoe (we have all the gear) and maybe transport? Sorry about all the questions...Just pumped to go!

[@gopheradventure9652]

Luke Chomic Most people think June is peak walleye action, but that’s just when they’re shallow and easier to find. In August, the walleyes will be there and hungry, they’ll just be deeper, in the 20 feet deep or deeper areas. Dusk is best time for walleyes, pike and smallies will be abundant and you may catch a big one if you bring big lures. I caught a monster pike on the Basswood River a few years back. I can’t speak too much to outfitters as I have my own gear and canoes, but I’ve used Voyageur North Outfitters for permits and bait and I’ve always been happy. I rarely hear bad things about any BW outfitters though so I’d go with whomever has the canoe you want. Have fun planning, that’s almost as fun as going on the trip itself...almost.

[@KyleM_from_the_Ozarks]

What kind of stove are you using at 4:05? I'm looking for an isopro stove like that that's bigger/more stable than my MSR Pocket Rocket. Great video!

[@gopheradventure9652]

That’s a Snow Peak Giga Stove. Works like a charm. I’ve had that thing for over five years now and use it a lot. I’ve had to replace one of the rubber washers where the stove connects to the fuel tank and that’s about it. I emailed Snow Peak about it and they sent me two replacement washers free. Awesome customer service.

[@KyleM_from_the_Ozarks]

Gopher Adventure Thanks for the reply!

[@cweqetzil782]

It's from "The BFG."

[@mr.grundhofer8743]

What kind of tackle you using? Jig head and a minnow? Any specific colors you would like to share. Awesome video. Hope to see you out there.

[@gopheradventure9652]

Mr. Grundhofer Our best luck was a jig, bright colors worked better, tipped with a leech. We also had lots of luck throwing shallow rapalas and soft baits as well. Thanks for watching, paddle on!

[@bfizzle847]

SCOTTY!!!!!!!

[@reeselange9545]

Awesome video! How do you guys keep minews alive more than a day?

[@gopheradventure9652]

Reese, we didn’t bring minnows, we brought leeches. They’re way easier to keep alive. Keeping minnows alive in the Boundary Waters can be challenging, but doable. You just have to give them a drink quite often and it helps (especially in a July and August) to sink them into the deepest water you can find at night.

[@TheHawkTheHawk]

What kinda tarp you got there? Looks sweet.

[@gopheradventure9652]

TheHawk213 TheHawk213 That’s a Cooke Custom Sewing 1.1 oz 10 x 14 ft tarp with a ridgeline set up. Slides right back into its stuff sack while still hanging from the trees so no dragging it around. It’s super light, but as strong as can be. I’ve had 40 mph winds slapping that tarp and it performed admirably. They’re not cheap, but you get what you pay for.

[@TheHawkTheHawk]

Anthony Peter Cool. Thanks. Btw, Where was that waterfall?

[@gopheradventure9652]

The waterfall is Johnson Falls. There’s a trail that leads to it at the very eastern end of Pine Lake.

[@garnellpetrowski1779]

Where did you guys get your maps?

[@gopheradventure9652]

I usually get my maps from REI, Midwest Mountaineering, or any of the outfitters in Ely or Grand Marais. You can buy McKenzie and Fisher maps online as well. I personally prefer Voyageur maps, but they are hard to find. On this trip we used exclusively McKenzie maps.

[@mikerotzien7225]

Great video!

[@dennisley3553]

DQ...

[@becomingminnesotan5288]

Willy wonka! 🤣

[@justsayin7704]

If I had a dollar for every time he videos himself I could pay for my next be trip. If you're going to make a video of the boundary waters, video the boundary waters. Don't make a video of you with the boundary waters in the background! Get over yourself!