Boundary Waters Kayak Fishing And Camping Adventure! (Day 1)

I meet up with my friend Ben in northern Minnesota's Boundary Waters for a couple days of kayaking, camping, and fishing! This is day one of our trip.
Check out Ben's channel for more action from this trip! / bgrams1
Gear used on this trip:
Tent: Marmot Crane Creek amzn.to/2YwEicl
Kayak: Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 amzn.to/31dM2lt (new model)
Rod: St Croix Legend Tournament 6'8" MF amzn.to/3es9fnH
Reel: Quantum Smoke SL100HPT (discontinued)
Line: Trilene Sensation 14lb amzn.to/31fUCjK
Lure: Whopper Plopper 75 amzn.to/3fTw9oj
Net: Frabill 3673 amzn.to/2VgbUsS
Water Shoes: Astral Brewers amzn.to/2NrPOiT

[@EosFFA]

I like your positive attitude I can't deal with the hype KZbin fisherman you always been chill asf. Class.

[@joelanderson9776]

@@000scubasteve pretty sure he knows how to swim bud

[@mhough3]

Steve Dittman dude......stick to golf maybe. This guy knows what he’s doing.

[@snowmobile_pics_from_canad8681]

Steve Dittman you don’t need one if your a confident swimmer you don’t need it if anything your the idiot

[@christianjosephangeles6666]

Your concern will surely be appreciated, just keep your stupid ass ideas to yourself.

[@charlesboyle9980]

Yea almost all the other you tubers are tryna be the fish hype master

[@Slormer]

Hahaha, the plano-pillow! "The anglers were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of crankbaits danced in their heads."

[@Acrylic24]

Kayak camping they say For it’s not too far away. We’ll kayak then camp and catch lots of fish, then eat hamburger helper, trust me it’s delish. No bites on the crawbug baits for awhile, don’t worry mate a wee plopper will bring a smile. All comfy and cozy, the last few mosquitos in the air, a Plano lure box as a pillow you dare? We hope you slept well Matt with that thing under your neck, I know if it was mine I’d be a dog gone wreck. Dream away of huge smallies jumping in the yak, let all the posers run lips and talk smack. By the end of the trip you’ll have footage galore and all the subs will be happy but craving for more.

[@jd8745]

@@Acrylic24 well done sir!

[@molhuwmartins9723]

My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. kzbin.infoUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!

[@bigcountryoutdoors8634]

i pray that you never stop making these videos man . ive watched for years and years and i really love your channel . i dont watch tv i just watch outdoor adventure youtube channels but some of the dudes are obnoxious and over excited and silly . i love how calm and relaxed you are man it makes for a great vibe

[@derpingforlulz]

I know this is a fishing channel but if you have any footage from more of the camping side please throw it in the edit!!

[@HoosierStateFishing]

Agreed!

[@WookaBounce]

Agreed! Especially the prep choosing stuff and how to fit in the kayak.

[@timmills5496]

Would like that also

[@Dreamlink91]

Plane fishing and chill, no fucking ads, hype music and 1 mil money gear.. best fishing channel ever. I only wish we see more of Pikes and Zanders 😄

[@trs4437]

I fish in northern Ontario but your videos really have me thinking about a northern Minnesota jaunt some day. I’m just gonna concur with every other comment here and praise the quality of your videos but also your advanced fishing skills, which you simply show, not tell. A high bar and I learn something new every time I watch. Makes you appreciate how great KZbin can be.

[@richardmcnamara8530]

Camping and fishin, very good for the Soul!

[@skydiver6711]

I love hamburger helper. It is one of my favorite meals ever. However, after a day of fishing there is absolutely NOTHING better than fresh out of the water fried fish with potatoes and maybe come corn or green beans or something like that. I can't imagine not having that on a camp out like you are on. I believe you are in the most beautiful country in the whole United States.

[@erikstark3250]

Seriously I've been to the majority of the states and there is NOTHING like the BWCA.... only place left like it here.

[@ibanez2010]

I was wondering where you've been, then boom...epic adventure!

[@cliftonross7647]

Exactly! Been coming back every couple days waiting for the next video.

[@xingao2057]

tackle box pillow，what a fishman 😂

[@UncleVothski]

I was thinking the same. Great video Thanks as always

[@pauloruck842]

Oh, that's what Heaven looks like.

Dude you gotta be the most understated,most informative angler I have seen on youtube,I have learned just by watching your vids,how you pick what to target,how to pick the right lure for the moment,no hype,no click bait,no acting a fool for views,you are a true outdoorsman,and a real class act,really inspiring, the true meaning of a great angler,and a real class act,thankyou for taking the time to share your fishing experience and thankyou for taking the time and work it takes to make these videos

[@eyestoenvy]

Man what a BEAUTIFUL setting ....

[@tomroise9426]

Out like that all day. Just about z as nothing tastes great. Congrats on an awesome opportunity. That water is still beautiful. Thank you BWCA for maintaining that beautiful area. Thank you for sharing with us. Keep them coming.

[@DodoBird157]

If you ever go back up north, other than the huge largemouth and smallmouth bass, there’s also monster pike, massive lake trout, huge walleye, dinner plate sized sunfish, slab crappie, huge perch, big rainbow and brook trout, big suckers, and giant rock bass. There’s also tons of hunting opportunities later in the season if that interests you. I’ve also heard that in some smaller lakes there are big lake sturgeon. Also heard of East Pike Lake holding some small musky.

[@justhavingfun0736]

Did a trip with some friends to BWCA. We had the time of our lives canoeing, camping and catching fish. We still talk about it to this day. Some of the most beautiful scenery and best fishing I’ve ever experienced, except Canada. Some of the best shore lunches I’ve ever had.

[@kendallbrent5903]

I really enjoy all of your videos, especially the videos of you smashing smallmouth of the river, but my favorite videos by far are these two where you are at the boundary waters. Please do more like these

[@MrGeroth]

What’s nice about your channel, you catch fish and you release them. That is a true sportsman, thanks for sharing.

[@trevorjohnson5792]

Nothing more beautiful than a clear water, north woods lake

[@telemarkmann6870]

Matt, That was a slice a Heaven. Beautiful. There is something about those shallow rock strewn lakes that spell fish to me. I crave that type of environment. If I am with others and they are catching fish in deep water, I am in the rocks and boulders. Waiting anxiously for the next video from this trip.

[@bonny2993]

As a viewer I love the top water stuff ... I find myself hollering fish-on everytime I see the fish swirl and grab it

[@brianbowman1148]

It's been a long time since I used that roller portage. Thanks for taking me back down memory lane.

[@antoniomora1255]

A most beautiful lake with not only beautiful smallies but decent largies for variety as well. Oh Matt, you are living a dream of a fishing trip!

[@johnk1955]

Haven't been to Boundary Waters since 1985. All of a sudden I have the urge to go back. Wish I still had my canoe.

[@robertbuchanan4378]

Nothing like being out in the quiet of nature on a beautiful lake on a beautiful day, got er made in the shade 😎 😅.

[@MsKindaSorta]

Hey Matt, happy to see you in your element and escaping the chaos. Beautiful, just beautiful. ✌️😍

[@kayakengineer]

Great video and love the hat! I'm glad you offered us something new. I've been a subscriber for many years and would like to request that you expand your fishing content beyond just "fishing on the river". Show us more of who you are as a kayak fisherman. Can't wait for day 2.

[@Scro99]

I love the hat too! Anyone got info on who makes it? Cheers

[@IAmHere..]

Well said.. great vid

[@KyleM_from_the_Ozarks]

Ditto! I love the river content, as that's mainly what I do as well. But I love seeing kayak fishing in different elements like this. I've done a couple canoe trips into the BWCA and never considered taking my kayak. May have to give that a try next time, especially if I can find portages like that one - holy moly that looks convenient!

[@Kltpzyxm17]

FF to July of 2022. I've watched alot of your vids, this has been a great one! I can tell by the way you handle those fish, that you've gotten hooked before...

[@williamelliott4444]

I threw the same Plopper yesterday and landed two nice smallies of 18.5 & 18” in skinny water. Love creek fishing.

[@lannyseals2084]

You have a little slice of heaven and Earth up where you're camping and fishing!

[@AlexanderBronskyFishing]

What an awesome video that captures the northern magic baby!

[@bitefishing]

Just started watching, and immediately subscribed. Thanks for sharing the adventure, and not hopping around in front of the camera like a nutcase. You are a true outdoorsman and appreciator of the amazing world we live in. I love you for that Matt. In Mississippi, we have wildlife too. In the spring, the road to Arkabutla lake blooms blue with Bud Light aluminum bottles. What a sight to behold, I tell you.

[@buckedpuppy7263]

I know what you mean Pelagic, I've been born and raised in the Sip

[@bitefishing]

@@buckedpuppy7263 Maybe we'll be lucky enough to cross paths sometime. Do you kayak?

[@buckedpuppy7263]

Pelagic Anadromous I Mainly just fish off banks or if I get lucky and someone has a boat. But yeah we may cross paths

[@lifeoutdoors2day357]

So glad your back, I need one of your peaceful adventures in my life today.

[@happyhillsfarm8567]

Whopper plopper for the win. When I was up there 2 years ago at the same time I was using a white plopper and caught a ton, everyone else in my crew had never heard of them. Heading back again this year and I’d say everyone will have at least one in their tackle box. BWCA is a great place to fish, which is why our 14 hour drive is worth it.

[@cortical1]

Enjoying your channel! Thanks for just being you. In these times of national strife and division, we all need to be reminded of our shared humanity and values. Sending lucky fishing vibes from San Diego.

[@douglaslashuay]

Bob Ross of fishing. Absolutely nothing but positive vibes. Keep them coming!

[@dennisstewart7849]

Where did you enter the Boundary Waters Canoe Basin? Our last trip, we entered off of the Gunflint Trail, the eastern side of the basin. I believe we entered into Seagull Lake and then did several portages, before returning to Seagull. My then 13 year old son, caught a 30.5 inch walleye, that weighed in over 13 pounds. What a memory...…..

[@KyleM_from_the_Ozarks]

We just got back from a canoe trip, starting at Seagull at entry point 54. Went into Alpine, Rog, and Jasper. Wanted to make it up to Red Rock Lake but never got around to it. It's such a beautiful area!

[@dennisstewart7849]

@@KyleM_from_the_Ozarks, we came out of Seagull into another lake, not sure of it's name. I took two young boys with me, in a canoe, and we drifted in some current between two lakes. One lake was higher than the other, so there was some good current coming into our lake. We drifted over and over in that current for about an hour. The boys caught multiple smallies, some over four pounds, but with every cast they caught a fish. What a beautiful experience and what pristine water. As you said, it is a beautiful area. Especially if you know what you want to fish for. I brought live leeches with me and everyone on the trip, laughed a me. They were laughing when they realized the amount of fish and the kind of fish we could catch. I look forward to more videos from the Boundary Waters Canoe Basin.a

[@stevefisher2121]

I can't believe I missed these videos - what a beautiful place and the fishing ain't too bad either!!!! Going to watch day 2 now.

[@JRec-ql5fc]

I missed out big time when I was living in Bemidji. This place is fairly close. Dang.

[@aroundmichaelsbarn601]

Nice! 12 years ago I visited the boundary waters for a camp and fishing trip. It was an adventure of a lifetime for this Arkansas boy. Good to see it again through your channel! Thanks for sharing.

[@jodycromer5710]

You sir, you are my hero

[@scottybear2961]

Brings back memories of a Quetico trip I took about 10 years ago. I think I may still have one in me. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@careyfinding3310]

That lake looks like the one we tented/trailered at when I was a kid what feels like a million years ago now. So many good memories came back, just from hearing the water, the birds and the sound of the paddle in the water. Thank you for this.

[@garybarrere7552]

My neighbor down the street had made an annual trek with his dad to camp and fish boundAry waters beautiful place. Great video, thanks for sharing your adventure. This 72 year old drill sergeant feels like he was there. I kept waiting to see Rogers Ranger prattle by followed by some Mohawks

[@nealulmer1787]

The boundary waters are such an amazing place. Absolutely beautiful and the fishing is a nice bonus.

[@billhinsperger8120]

After watching your videos for a couple years now I switched to a Wopper plopper and have literally caught thousands up her in Canada ever cast , caught my BP 51/2 p largemouth greatest lure ever invented any time of year

[@ndyakangler]

It’s a tough lure to put down once you have some success with it! They just work so well, they’re effective and fun to fish!

[@billhinsperger8120]

@@ndyakangler love your channel buddy your a huge inspiration,keep it up, have u ever fished in Canada? Couple hours north of Toronto the fishing is unbelievable looks very similar to the lakes you fish especially in Minnesota

[@tmkayakfishing8236]

Catch myself watching your stuff over and over again. Thanks for the effort you put into what you do.

[@maineiacoutdoors689]

Now we know why there haven't been many vids this month. Well done young fella! T'was well worth the wait.

[@charlesscarborough7424]

I have fishermans envy!!!! Great day on the water and thanks for letting us come along. Looking forward for days ahead on this trip.

[@cfapps7865]

Boundary Waters. Have not been up there for 20+ years. Only thing I miss about Minnesota is the summer and fishing.

[@davidefterfield8728]

The scenery is beautiful there

[@tomroise9426]

I can’t believe you are in the BWCA !! I grew up there as a kid every summer near Ely.. I’m so jealous. Can’t edit to see where you go!!

[@ericvickers8857]

Me and my wife are loving your content man !

[@Damianos_buy_shimanos]

super channel and cool movies. 😁 greetings from Poland

[@rodofsteel6662]

That’s a beautiful area. I live along the st.Lawrence river in NY and I love it.

[@whatwasithinking8159]

Thanks for your videos. Between the scenery and your commentary I may not need my meds today!! :D

[@tiaanjoubert3352]

Your videos are really good! Tiaan from South Africa

[@michaelb4938]

Started going to the BWCA when I was 8 years old till I was 18 with my dad. Best memories I've ever has with my dad!

[@ndyakangler]

I plan on taking my daughter when she gets to be around that age. She’s ten months old now and already loves being outdoors!

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

That lake environment is beautiful!!

[@johnjuza2659]

one of your best videos! Hamburger helper and that sunset it doesn't get any better than that!

[@ckzheng3910]

Really enjoy watching you fishing, so relaxing and pleasant. This is the most underrated KZbin channel, you should have more subs. :)

[@dannyvelazquez3951]

Love your videos brother. I like your simplicity, your character really transmits to us viewers. God Bless.

[@jeremyerdman491]

Ahhh BWCA. Such a wonderful area.

[@chrisreumont]

You can have crawfish for dinner. Nice video Matt.

[@ndyakangler]

That thought crossed my mind!

[@tommurphy6920]

Glad to see you back can’t wait to see day 2. I’ve always wanted to go there but now I want to go even more.

[@rosshall312]

BIGFOOT Central !!!! Wish I was there !!! Nice ! 😎

[@davidmattingly1574]

I got to go there this summer, with some friends! If you aren't afraid of a serious portage, go to Ella Hall lake, the fishing there is good even for the boundary waters. 19+ inch smallmouth hung out just everywhere. If you're willing to eat bass (bring spices) you can get several pounds of meat easy.

[@franciscoacosta255]

Amazing content!!!! Love everything about camping! That lake is just like paradise !!! Will be waiting for part 2!!!!

[@OldLadyAngler]

What gorgeous waters. So clear! GREAT place to camp for a few nights. Love it.

[@markinnis8404]

Awesome looking water, nice structure, looks like great fun!!

[@crashbomber]

Wow, what a beautiful lake! Thanks for the vid.

[@zeraholladay112]

Always love your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@SwitchbackXThunter]

Awesome! I’d love to see more videos like this! Especially more of the “in camp” footage of the whole trip. Great content!

[@Notorious_Nate]

Holy cow, what an amazing place. I wanna camp there with you fellas!

[@victorsimonsen921]

always wanted to fish the boundary waters looks like a great time thanks for sharing.

[@charlesr.aliffjr.4050]

Fabulous video Matt...your outdoors videos are a head and shoulders above the masses on KZbin. I 10X prefer hearing nature in your videos versus all that ridiculous loud music that others do.

[@jezza159]

Great video Matt thank you. Please look after your beautiful lakes all you Americans Jeremy Downunder.

[@jeepersmcgee3466]

Last time I was there, on the last night we just set out slip bobbers with crawlers and left the bails open so we wouldn't have to sit and stare. We caught a keeper walleye or bass every few minutes. They went straight from the line to the plate

[@okayusa6608]

Thank you for sharing your fishing adventures.

[@jimmansi1187]

Awesome catches, that’s a beautiful place to camp & fish!

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

What a great camping spot! The fishing is a bonus!

[@johnnyb2537]

Awesome! I actually suggested a trip like this last year, glad to see you doing it! Looking forward to the next few days of this! Catch and Cook, maybe?

[@philly442]

man that place is beautiful

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

What a beautiful trip Matt, the Boundary Waters are a bucket list destination for me for sure. Thanks for taking us along.

[@journeymaguire]

Yesssss. Thanks Matt for more amazing content!!!

[@noahd4039]

I need to go to this place, so beautiful

[@waltersteffensthezr2man431]

Absolute phenomenal video man what a beautiful place takes me back to my youth thank you for sharing!!!

[@ROSSCO7777777]

what an incredible spot

[@alwayssearching1882]

Another excellent day on the water. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@jimwhite1061]

Beautiful scenery

[@BravoBassin]

great video and such a beautiful place to be out fishing at!

[@skoli55]

Great vid. Gorgeous lake.👍

[@baileybenoit808]

What a great camp site. Very jealous of this lake. Great video cant wait for day 2

[@banba317]

Love these videos... this is pure, no nonsense fishing; just awesome!

[@daffyduck1223]

What an awesome first day I enjoyed every minute of the vid the fish were just a bonus.

[@lukereckinger2528]

I love the boundary waters! Going there in two weeks

[@coursing_thru_life]

Came back to watch this one again because its just that good! Your relaxed fishing style is very enjoyable to watch. Can't wait for episode 2!!!

[@OneWhoWaits]

Really enjoyed this video. What a beautiful place to be.

[@MrTheBigNoze]

The Boundary Waters are a beautiful and awesome place to fish! Thanks for sharing

[@TechnicallyRugged]

Love me some BWCA!! Looks like you got into some nice bass and had a great campsite! Hard to ask for better up in canoe country. Looking forward to the rest of your trip!