Camping, Canoeing Catch and Cook Fishing Trip Day 4: Catfish to Burntroot

#primitive #cooking #fishing
Catfish Lake to Burntroot Lake - HIgh winds, beautiful campsites, great fishing, primitive cooking. myselfreliance.com/algonquin-p...
I woke up cold - again! It was 3 below zero Celsius, and the wind was still a problem. I spent some time photographing a nice sunrise before lighting a fire to make breakfast. I fried bannock on the open fire and ate it with peanut butter while considering my options for today. Overnight, I had decided to push on with my intended route, adding an 8th day on the end to make up for the lost time. Now that the wind had not subsided, I wasn’t sure if that was going to be possible, but I postponed the decision until I got out on the water, paddling north to the tip of the next island to see what the conditions were like. If the wind was more from the west and not north like yesterday, I may be able to safely navigate Catfish Lake, Cedar Lake and Radiant Lake. Reaching the northwest tip of the next island with the campsite on it, I was not surprised to see whitecaps breaking on the shallow point. It was no better than yesterday and in fact may have been worse, and it was still coming out of the north. That’s it, plans changed. I consulted my map one more time and made a decision - go back up the Petawawa River to Burntroot and then cut over to Lake La Muir, back on schedule (La Muir was my reserved lake for the 4th night).

[@giselecontassotdesayvre3965]

Wow superbe !!...thanks you....'' Un lac réfléchit mieux les étoiles, qu'une rivière.''. Théodore Jouffroy 😁...

[@briandepoppe7209]

Very enjoyable filming. My wife has been talking about getting her canoe down from the rafters. DREAMS! IF WE WHERE TEN YEARS YOUNGER. 🥴

[@peterrogers4461]

Thank you Shawn for inviting us along very well done. Take care.

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks Peter.

[@lorileebaker6965]

its on my bucket list to hear and see loons!!!!

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Great scenery Shawn, and very peaceful! You always manage to get into the fish too.

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks Chris, likewise.

[@denaredford6701]

Very lovely place looks like a huge food basket of fish .

[@brianspencer4220]

Shawn: I would only repeat myself to say how great your trip is. Glad you didn't try the big waves; once your stuck in the middle of them there is no where to go except paddle like hell discretion comes with maturity. Thanks Brian nearing 76

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks Brian, your comments and support are appreciated.

[@wheelsgonewild1286]

I love your videos. Short or longer. I used to canoe Algonquin a lot before I ended up in a wheelchair. Your videos bring me back. I have even spent time in some of the sites that you have. The memories are so profound. Thank you so much.

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks wheels, I'm happy to hear I'm able to bring back memories for you. I appreciate the comment about the length of the videos, I'm never quite sure what people prefer.

[@wheelsgonewild1286]

It matters not. Just keep them coming.

[@dukepalk6324]

Thinking about doing a Harley Davidson (motorcycle) travel/camping, fishing show. Just around california for now. we'll see. Love your shows Braddah!! SImply da best!!

[@LarryHyett]

Great video Shawn. I really enjoyed watching you prepare your meal around the fire and hearing how you decide on your site for your bivy. I could really relate to the challenges of the winds when solo and your comments about the reflecting waves. It's great to be close to shore, particularly when the water is as cold as it is now, but those waves can sure throw you off balance. Fantastic editing, video and music selection.

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks Larry, I really enjoyed editing the videos from this trip. I found every day was different and interesting.

[@pinoysolohunter6636]

In case you are wandering" That's how you exit to almost 5k canoe" I cant sleep it 2am so I said I will relax watchin Shawn

[@giselecontassotdesayvre3965]

Quelle lumière. Superbe. Plaisirs solitaires,

[@MikeProut]

Nothing beats cedar tea and bannock! Great video!

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks Mike

[@meawoodsman8321]

Great video, beautiful place. Always enjoy watching you set up camp and prepare a meal.

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks, you'll probably like this one as well - it's currently unlisted. myselfreliance.com/white-trout-lake-algonquin-park-solo-canoe-trip/

[@1luckyleppy]

Your videos are very interesting and inspiring. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful views

[@PumpkinVillage]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Al

[@lindapetersen1800]

SHAWN Hey there !!! As I say 1 more cast for myself so you have 1 more cast also !!! Love to see the waters up there again in Canada they are so lovely !!! Have canoed for a long time sleep in my canoe also with Cheko he and I would snuggle close him on the outter side of me to protect me !!!

[@SusanneBark]

Beautiful.

[@UTEavdelingen-OutdoorsNorway]

Thank you for taking me with you on this awesome trip! A great video. I have followed you on Google Map. We love canoeing too, and it is familiar to go with you in this video. The fish looked delicious - a bit red inside - just like we want it. Look forward to day five! Greetings from Kaja - Tove is out in the woods.

[@MySelfReliance]

Thank you. This was one of those trips where every day was equally interesting for me. I'm looking forward to making the next one as well. I think I may go on another short trip before I finish them though. 🙂

[@dadgad68]

Spectacular views, great camerawork, great channel. Thanks very much.

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks

[@patkeeler6645]

+My Self Reliance Amazing how many lakes.

[@dragansavic7066]

❤👍 Serbia

[@PugCamper]

Watching this again..planning on doing this next May as well. Hopefully there wont be too many bugs around by then!

[@scottmcdonald359]

Love the solo fishing videos. What is the make, model, etc. information on the canoe that you are using? Based on your experience over the years, was this the best one that you purchased for this type of fishing? Figured that there might have been others, since this film was done, that you might steer towards but there might be other reasons that you might have chosen them

[@jisterKIS]

Almost lost that pan there haha

[@tivvyoliver4431]

whatching out for Dogman 😂

[@c0nnys1]

Never realised the waves could be so rough on a lake

[@shieh.4743]

c0nnys1 There’s a narrow lake in Temagami, called Obabaka. I’ve never not seen whitecaps on it. It’s a brutal lake to navigate in a head wind and, if you’re lucky and have a tail wind, you will zip down it in no time.

[@patkeeler6645]

I have been in storms on lakes

[@wheelsgonewild1286]

Ahhhh...

[@paulhoy]

I didn't catch the type of bread you made...what was it again?

[@patkeeler6645]

I did 4 trips with group. I prefer a cabin

[@heathercalder1482]

🎶did I hear you say SHIT? Never heard you swear before

[@intercessoraeuripeapaula5448]

🐡🐟🌲☕🍳🔥🥣🥘🍂 🍁😍🐠🛶🌞Brazil

[@nickhdeep6leatherworks338]

Did you boil lake water for your drinking water or bring water with you?

[@johnwessinger7768]

Hey Shawn, Doesn't the other half (wife) enjoy the canoeing, camping and cooking like you do? Or is this your personal space time? Its not my business but just wonder. I haven't seen all your videos but I do enjoy all I have seen and continue to look forward to many others but just that about that and thought I would ask without getting to personal

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

what was in the "magic tea"?? cedar? i have tried spruce and balsam in tea when i'm really feeling sick. bit of a Vit C kick to help out. Love the video's. I'm a new sub. Check out my channel if your bored. I will have a hiking trip up next week hopefully.

[@MySelfReliance]

Cedar and wintergreen. Will do

[@canadianbushman8982]

Great trip footage. What is your favourite trout lure? In prep for my upcoming trip, I practiced setting up my new bivvy: shop.bivysack.com/Bug-Bivy-Healy-Hammock-1bugbivy.htm Do you use same bivvy in the warmer days?

[@MySelfReliance]

Orange Rapala x-rap for lake trout, Mepps Black Fury for brook trout. Yes, same bivy. I'll check ou your video today