(CLOSED) Giveaway Fishing TRIP for YOU + 1 friend on a remote river. Scout, fish, and filming!

This giveaway is now closed - please reach out to me though my website if you were one of the winners. Congratulations. Please see my reveal video to know if you were one of the winners!
Huge GIVEAWAY - very easy to enter. This is for a trip to go fishing and filming on a remote river with me for 2023. This trip is for you plus one other person of your choice.
To enter - it's very easy.
First step - subscribe (or already) be a subscriber to my channel.
Second step - leave a comment below asking a question (which I will answer in an upcoming Q & A video).
Third step - check back on Thanksgiving day to see if you are the winner.
In respect of local anglers I do NOT name any river/stream that I fish. Please respect my "no-name" policy and do NOT post the names of any spots in the comments. Thank you for understanding!
Leave a message or a question below! I love responding and communicating with fellow fisherpeople, adventurers, and wanderers.
Thanks for all of your support, Haight's Wanderings
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[@FishFray]

Big congrats on 10k (any minute now). Well deserved!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Fish Fray You're the man. Thanks, dude! If you come back up north, let me know, I will take you out for some good times on the water! :)

[@jimd4504]

Congrats on 10K. Everyone should have the pleasure of fishing with you. You are an amazing person, thanks for sharing your passion

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Jim D Thanks, Jim. I appreciate the kind words!

[@danfish4life249]

Congrats on the 10K. Being a yooper who now lives in Rockport TX it is nice to digitally visit my home sweet home. As to someplace new how about the St. Mary's river an amazing river with multiple species fishing. Start at the power dam in Sault Ste. Marie for whitefish, salmon and trout then down to Munuscong Bay for walleye, pike, muskie and perch, then finish up trolling for salmon and lake trout in De Tour.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Dan Fish4Life Some day I will make my way over there and fish it. It's always intimidated me with how big the water is.

[@mikefreaz]

Congrats on 10K! A great milestone for sure and well deserved! Watching your videos these past several years and seeing how passionate you are about fishing has rekindled my own passion for the sport! My favorites vids are Craig Lake, Sylvania Wilderness, and 3 Days In The Wild (225 fish), love those my brother. Q: Do you think a statewide regulation making all fishing barbless hook only would be a good idea for the future of the sport? Catch, Release, & Wander!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Michael Frees That's a super interesting question. I think I would like that idea but I know it would receive a ton of flak from others. Definitely an interesting idea.

[@mikefreaz]

@@HaightsWanderings Glad you think so. A LOT of folks would lose their minds for sure, but it seems to have had a positive effect on some of the trophy fisheries in Ontario.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@@mikefreaz I only do catch and release so I can see that aspect of it the best. Definitely Michigan should have more catch and release only spots too!

[@mikefreaz]

I definitely support catch & release as well.

[@jimd4504]

What makes you such a positive person, what drives you

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Jim D I have entered you in the giveaway. I can talk on this question in my Q&A video I will make

[@kayakfishingdave1884]

Dude, you rock! I love your personality and ability to share your knowledge and passion to others…. At what point in your life did you realize that you were going to become a fishing guide and want to share your knowledge of the amazing fisheries?!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Kayakfishingdave I was sitting in the college cafeteria when I was 19 or so and I got an invite from my cousin to come work in Alaska on the fishing boats. I realized that I could blend my professional career life with a fishing centered life as well.

[@ccouch04]

Adventure time in the UP is always special. Congratulations on 10k!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Ccouch04 Hiya - do you have a question for the Q and A?

[@MountainMuskies]

Would you rather: 1. Cast for smallies with Tom Brady 2.Float for muskies with Garth Brooks 3. Fly fish for brook trout with Uncle Rico from Napoleon Dynamite

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Charles Slider Great question - I'll hit this in my Q&A!

[@timcoffaro171]

love the content congrats

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Tim Coffaro Thank you!

[@henryheise2274]

I carry a small plano case in my truck with a fishing rod so when traveling, I can stop and do some impromptu fishing while out and about. I never know what kind of fish I will find. My question to you is, what 10 lures would you keep in your box to cover most fish that you could encounter. I do not have space for a full tackle box so having the small box is all I can do. Awesome job on the 10K subscribers though. We love your videos.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Henry Heise I think I could break that down to a top three or four lures and actually be fine. Small tacklebox is no problem at all - the issue depends on what species you will run into.

[@henryheise2274]

@@HaightsWanderings I am in Jackson in lower Michigan. Some rivers like a branch of the River Raisin have nice small mouth bass and pike. There is the occasional pan fish that is fun to catch too if nothing else is biting. Thanks for the response and love your show. So glad to see your audience growing. Stay warm up there.

[@nathanhook4421]

Big congratulations on the 10K mark! I've enjoyed all the content over the years. Ever try your hand at saltwater fishing? The barracuda and bonefish are a riot on light tackle and fly rods.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Nathan Hook Yeah, I have gone after those species. I don't have many opportunities though to do it.

[@alexmagner3310]

Congrats on the huge milestone! I’ve loved your videos for years! What kind of things are you looking for when doing some pre-scouting of a specific river? I’m 100% a smaller river guy and sometimes I hold myself back from getting too adventurous due to uncertainty and stick with what I’m comfortable with or a more “sure thing”.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Alex Magner That's a great question! Definitely can touch on that in the Q&A!

[@shmoob7]

Congrats on 10k. Well deserved!! Best advice for someone that is just getting into river fishing?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Mgourley Don't wear waders in swift cold moving water - that's how people die. Fish in slow, shallow, warm rivers and wet wade for bass instead!

[@shmoob7]

@@HaightsWanderings you may have just saved a life 😉. Something about those steelhead keep me out there though!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Mgourley Wear a wading belt and have good boots. :)

[@tsalibuchert3156]

Love your channel! What's on your bucket list for a river or lake fishing destination?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Tsali Buchert Good question - I can do this in the Q and A!

[@jonesjs8898]

Great content. Would you do a guided river trip with some boys in kayaks? How would I make that happen next year?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Jason Jones Hi, Jason. Your best bet is to contact me through my website. Email works best for me. Thanks!

[@stevecollins7281]

Congrats! I love Fly fishing - do you have a favorite fly?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Steve Collins I don't fly fish enough to have a tried and true favorite ... but I do enjoy using CK baitfish.

[@YooperYakAdventures]

Awesome job, man! Really cool to see. You and your wife are pretty amazing people. What are some of your favorite areas in the Upper Peninsula outside of your home location? Do you have any bucket list UP spots? Keep on fishing!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@YooperYakTV Great question - I will give this some thought!

[@CanoeAngler]

Are you planning on returning to Craig lake making another fishing and camping video. Loved that one.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Bassin5150 Yeah, I'd love to. Next summer might be fun if I can make it work!

[@geoffzech8886]

Hey Benjamin- I just have to say, you have definitely earned the subscribers! Congrats!! I’ve thought about the best craft to use on rivers, especially in the UP where access can be limited (even more so when exploring), so if you could have someone build you the perfect craft, what would it be? Thanks!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Geoff Zech Hey, Geoff! That's a great question and one that I will need to ponder on!

[@brianklemm237]

Been coming up from Illinois for 40 years fishing the UP lakes and rivers, love it! How did you end up with the blessed life you have? And if you could fish anywhere in the world where would you go?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Brian Klemm I can respond to this one!

[@stevess3347]

Love fishing, love the yoop. Can I come?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Steve SS It all depends on how the random comment picker works!

[@jakenowlin8013]

Congratulations Ben, 10k is just the start! Any luck with Rock Bass this summer?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Jake Nowlin Hey, Jake! I did not find as many rockies this year as the trip with you guys! You're entered in the giveaway!

[@jakenowlin8013]

@@HaightsWanderings Too be honest other Jake and myself didn't even come close haha. Thank you for your videos, they are always enjoyable to watch.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Jake Nowlin Hah :) I am glad you enjoy them!

[@unaccomplishedwargamer8716]

Congrats on 10k subs! Awesome stuff. Moving to Michigan next summer so my question is how to find water and access on the UP? Thanks!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Unaccomplished Wargamer Good question - it's hard to do. Mostly a trial and error style for myself.

[@alexcatlett]

First off, love the channel and you’ve helped me not only with your videos but also within private messages about gear so thanks for that! Now for the question. I am a fly angler specifically and a Family man on a budget and have thought many times about starting a channel myself to help other Dads out there get into and succeed in fly fishing without wasting a bunch of money making the mistakes or hard learned lessons I have already done! I have yet to take the leap and really don’t know where to start. I don’t have any equipment other than my iPhone so I’m sure that is step one. So to be beneficial to possibly others like me; What are your top 3-5 tips to starting a successful angling channel? Thanks again for what you do and Tight Lines!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Alex Catlett Definitely good questions - I could probably do a longer Q and A response video for this one alone.

[@daveg4353]

Have you ever fished the Manitowish River from High Lake in Boulder Junction to Manitowish Waters?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Dave G I have never even heard of it I don't think.

[@markdumond4507]

Congrats on reaching 10k. Really enjoy your content and ethos. I talked with you at the grocery in town back at the end of August. I fish mostly lakes in the area although this year I did try a couple of the larger rivers. I am wondering what kind of leaders you use in the rivers? Does it change depending on the river and dominate fish? Wire vs Flouro, weight? Keep up the great content. Wish you continued success.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@MArk Dumond Hi, Mark. Yes, I do remember running into you. I think wire is probably the most appropriate to fish with. I have used fluoro but it has let me down in the past!

[@calhiser8265]

Would love to thank you in person and for that matter Seth as well for helping out with the cabin fever during the pandemic. So my question is what happened with Dark Waters you tube channel? And if you stop in to luckys ask the lady about the guy that sold her all of the oats for a doller a hundred lbs in 2016.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Cal Hiser Heya. Seth is still out and about every day. He has a newborn at home this year and has not had as much time to edit videos but I am sure he will be posting more in the future.

[@rogerburger3525]

Hello, Congrats on the 10,000! My question is…. Would like a subscriber to row for you on a river float, as a payback for all the great content you have been sharing?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Roger Burger I love that idea but I nearly 100% of the time am in the Captain's chair. Sometimes I give it up... but it's rare!

[@scottratcliff3177]

I found you when you and your Dad took a trip to the Sylvania Wilderness. As soon as the video ended I tried to book a trip and somehow was able to get the exact same campground you were in. My brother and son went and despite the windy days it was spectacular! My son had a blast and caught the largest smallie among all of us. We all vowed to do a trip together ever since. My question for you is...If your Dad didn't teach you how to fish (and you're teaching him) then, how or who taught you to fish?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Scott Ratcliff Great question! I will answer this in my Q&A - Thanks! You're in the giveaway.

[@DougBomeisler]

Congrats on 10k, really enjoy your videos. When is the best time to fly fish the UP rivers for Musky?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Doug Bomeisler Any time the water is free of ice. But summer is good too!

[@mattn9628]

Would be great to fish with you. My question is how you find and identify rivers to fish? OnX or Google maps etc. Thanks.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Matt N I've found my Ouija board to be the best resource to find new places... :P I've entered you in the giveaway and I can talk on this in my Q&A video!

[@Mr12ozPBR]

Congratulations on 10k subscription. I really enjoy your video’s. How hard is it to launch and takeout your raft on rivers with no boat or canoe launches. Would love to see that in some of your videos.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@12ozPBR It's hard. Quite hard! I will speak on this in my Q and A video!

[@richreszka4010]

Congrats on 10K- That's awesome! Question: What would you rather catch? Trophy smallie or trophy muskie? Go!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Rich Reszka Depends on the size - I'd take a 25 inch smallie or a 50 inch muskie but I'd take a 50 inch musky over a 21.5 inch smallie. Depends on the caliber we are talking! :) I hope you all are doing well!

[@toddshook5798]

Congratulations on getting to the 10K mark. I had no doubt that you would get there and beyond based on the quality of your videos and your guide business. Question: If someone wanted to start their own channel, what would the initial equipment list look like (camera, editing software, music sources, etc)?

[@ericwakeman6665]

This is a great question

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Todd Shook Hey, Todd. I hope you're well! This question might deserve its own video to respond to!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Eric Wakeman It really is.

[@ericwakeman6665]

@@HaightsWanderings That’d be awesome

[@calvinfiler4490]

Love the content, been watching some the very beginning! In the fall, what are some of your go-to musky lures/techniques? I’ve gotten a lot of follows in the fall but have had a harder time getting the fish to commit. Thanks!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Calvin Filer Thanks for the question. You are in the giveaway.

[@sawdustysneeze]

What is a fish you don’t usually target that you think you would like to target one day? Where? Keep doing what you do! ✌🏻

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Sawdustysneeze I think I will respond to this one in the Q&A video! Thanks!

[@joshhunt8412]

What new river would you like to hit for an overnight river trip???

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Josh Hunt St. Croix is on my list!

[@tomramsey660]

I love your content, the places you fished and the mixed bag of fish you catch. What resources do you use to determine which rivers in the UP have muskies in fishable numbers? Also are there resources (websites) to determine where boat landings are and whether the rivers are navigable by boat vs just canoe or kayak?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Tom Ramsey The internet is not a good resource I have found. Mostly trial and error is my go to method. I can speak more on this in my Q&A response video.

[@ronstoll5896]

I love exploring. How often do you get to check out new bodies of water?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Ron Stoll I can answer this in my Q&A! Thanks.

[@matthewjohnmaier]

I love fishing small rivers and creeks. You've been fishing for quite some time and have caught some awesome species of fish. What's a bucket list fish (or two) that you hope to still catch some day?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Matt Maier Fun question - I can get into this!

[@shanelowe3902]

I visited the U.P. for the first time in June '22 and fell in love with it. Next year I'm planning to take my teenage son with me, because it's simply a wonderful part of the country that he should experience. Is it true, as a general rule, that smallmouth inhabiting rivers are smaller than those in lakes?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Shane Lowe I am sure you and your son with have a great time. If you win the giveaway you could bring him with you. As for the question - I will answer in the Q and A video! Thanks.

[@northernmichigan4108]

Benjamin, congrats on hitting the 10K milestone. No question from me as my health has gone downhill and wouldn't be able to make the trip. Be well bro.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Northern Michigan I am sorry to hear that!

[@redd634able]

I noticed you fish some gorgeous areas!...What is the craziest or most memorable thing you've witnessed in nature? - not fishing related. Also, you seem to fish the same area a bit. Do you ever catch the same fish multiple times? - Do you have names for any of these fish? Take care!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Mark B Yes, I have caught the same fish multiple times. I only have one named and its name is "Duckbill.

[@jaybrown1340]

Congratulations on your 10k. What is your most memorable fishing memory and what about it makes it special?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Jay brown Good question - I can hit this in the Q and A!

[@rabidoutdoorsman51]

Will this new water have musky? in the form of a question which it is. love to take a trip!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@RABIDOUTDOORSMAN Potentially. I have no idea. All depends on what we choose to do as a group!

[@ericwakeman6665]

Congrats on the 10k subs! I share yer vids with all my fishing buddies and have to thank you for the bud on Sylvania as I’m taking my son in law next year and we’re super excited! My questions… how many master angler Rock Bass have you caught? How many master angler smallies have you caught? And finally if you’re fishing for your own enjoyment what’s yer favorite species to chase?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Eric Wakeman Thanks and I have entered you in the drawing. Question - what length would I need for a master angler rocky and smallie? I can better answer that one when I know that answer.

[@ericwakeman6665]

@@HaightsWanderings rock = 11.5”, smallie = 21” thanks!!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Eric Wakeman Dang, 21 for a smallie. That is mega large!

[@giovannibowers2126]

Since your in some remote fishing spots, I bet you’ve seen some really cool animals on your journeys, what’s the coolest encounter with wildlife you’ve had?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Giovanni Bowers I will answer this in the Q and A! Thanks.

[@robertgrabowski8822]

Congrats, I've been watching your videos for several years. Do you ever go salmon/steelhead fishing in Lake Superior tributaries in the fall?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Robert Grabowski Thanks, Robert! I will answer this question in the Q&A vid!

[@peterlaks2217]

Can you do more fly fishing vids?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Peter Laks Yes, I would love to get more fly content out there!

[@elizabecky]

Congrats on 10k! I am looking to purchase a starter fishing rod and some lures for a Christmas gift. What would be your recommendation? Fishing for panfish/bass.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Elizabeth Thanks! I really like the 6ft 6 inch size 30 reel Pflueger Presidential Combo. Rig it up with like 15 lb braid and you're good to go.

[@elizabecky]

@@HaightsWanderings Thank you! :)

[@jasonboywid3699]

How/do you integrate your guiding experience into your teaching career and the Students experience.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Jason Boywid It's actually more the other way around - I integrate teaching into guiding rather than guiding into teaching. I hope that makes sense at least!

[@mustachemuskies9353]

What would be your favorite Wisconsin river to fish for musky?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Mustache Muskies I don't fish Wisconsin regularly so I don't really have one.

[@scjustin2002]

Congrats on 10,000. When you’re going to a new river you’ve never been too, what is your go to lure ? When you get to this river what are you throwing? Me, I’ve got to go with a mepps.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@S Justin Good question - Mepps is definitely a worthy throw for sure. However, I like to stay on top usually until I get a feel for the river, depth, and fish activity.

[@scjustin2002]

@@HaightsWanderings man, I don’t have to much confidence in top water. I always feel like I’m using them at the wrong time of day or year lol.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@S Justin I feel yah. It can seem like that at times!

[@steveshapiro2385]

Congrats on 10K!! 2 questions. 1. Would you be willing to speak remotely at one of my TU chapter meetings? 2. As a primarily fly fisherman, what flies wouldn’t you leave home without when fishing for smallmouth in the UP?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@steve shapiro Hey, Steve. I don't know enough about fly fishing for trout to be any use to you guys! I need to do some actual fly fishing targeted at trout this year. Also, love me some CK baitfish and tequelies.. no idea on spelling of that last one.

[@steveshapiro2385]

@@HaightsWanderings Don't need to. We have guys come on to speak about fishing for smallmouth, muskies, redfish, tarpon, etc. There are no trout waters in IL, so we are open to learning about other fisheries and what they have to offer. Give it some thought and let me know. We'd love to learn more about warmwater fishing in the UP.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Steve Shapiro I do know something about warm water but the fly game is not my specialty. I'll give it a think

[@lukevanblois8099]

Do you have an easy to tie fly/guide fly for musky and pike that you're confident in? Thanks for the years of awesome content - luke

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Luke VanBlois Sad to say but I have never tied any flies... I want to, some day, but for now I just buy from my local shop (which does a great job!).

[@MrMorganca]

Hey Benjamin! I really enjoy your content. If you could fish anywhere in the world, where would you go?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Christopher Morgan Hey, Chris! I hope you're doing well. I can answer this one in my Q and A! :)

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Christopher Morgan Hey. You didn't win the main giveaway but you did win the secondary prize. Please reach out to me through my website so that I can send you the secondary prize! Thanks. Congratulations!

[@MrMorganca]

@@HaightsWanderings just filled out the form on your website! Thanks!

[@indyplanted]

Would you rather fly or conventional fish?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Bradley Moore I'd rather do whatever is more effective at the time. If the conditions are good and productive with the fly, then I'd like to hit them on the fly.

[@ilovestones531]

Congrats! I’m a new sub I subscribed at 3,000 so idk if that’s new but anyways my question is what your favorite place you’ve fished and what’s your favorite fish to catch? Congrats keep posting great content!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@I love Stones Thanks for the comment and letting me know a bit about you. I will respond to this in the upcoming Q and A video! Thanks again!

[@armonevang]

Take me!!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Armone Vang Hi, you need to subscribe and ask a question! Thanks!

[@timcoffaro171]

What is ur favorite Fly (include color) for smallmouth?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Tim Coffaro Thanks for entering the giveaway. I'll have to think about the fly!

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Congratulations on 10k! Do most rivers ( or good sized streams) in the UP tend to have a mixture of warm water fish plus trout? Or do they tend to be mainly one or the other? Tightlines!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@WildBlue Discovery Great question!

[@wetfoot7782]

Have you ever done a float trip for steelhead?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Wetfoot 77 Not really. I have rarely attempted at steelhead in the raft but I've only found a few and I think they were resident bows and not true steelies.

[@bjobeaujanglesoutdoors6686]

Hello there been a fan for awhile now. I notice you have clients use spinning gear for muskie quite a bit. Here in Minnesota people pretty much use strait casting gear. So, whats an adorable spinning setup for muskie fishing on the river? Something that anyone could use. Thanks!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@BJO Beau Jangles Outdoors Yeah, good question. This can be answered in my Q and A too! Thanks!

[@50ZBuck]

Can we bring Dylan along and brag to Seth about it?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Zach Buchanan I do believe so!

[@50ZBuck]

@@HaightsWanderings well if I win, I already know the who I'm bringing and I got some water for us to explore too.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Zach Buchanan Right on! :)

[@tmoney6482]

My grandfather and his buddies bought a cabin and 40 acres around hulbert have you ever fished any of the rivers around this area?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@T Money I will have to consult a map - I am not currently sure where Hulbert is.

[@nickmarkham7079]

👍, where in the UP are you from? Fellow yooper asking.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Nick Markham I live central west!

[@bsnile2325]

What's your favorite lure for a new river ?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Bsnile23 I always go topwater because I never know what's subsurface and I had losing lures.

[@danfish4life249]

You are always going to get debbie downers who will complain about what your doing. Ignore them. I know first hand from when I owned the Brevoort Lake Camp Store and had a fishing report.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Dan Fish4Life I do my best to try to keep the negativity at bay! :)

[@fishingbymason]

what fishing rod,, length, power and action, would you choose to bring if you only had 1 rod to bring.. Way to go on the 10K.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Mason Seablom It depends on the fish I am targeting - what are we going for in this scenario?

[@fishingbymason]

@@HaightsWanderings you pick

[@fishingbymason]

Your favorite

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Mason Seablom Okay, then I know! 6foot 6 inches - medium light 20 lb braid down to a fluoro leader.

[@reaston13]

Hey Haight, first, congratulations on the subscribers!! I have commented on a while so I apologize but I have continued to follow your videos. Second, my question is which is two part, do your students know you’re a famous KZbinr? Also do they ever ask you for fishing advice? Have a great day and congrats again!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Robert Easton Glad you are enjoying the content! As to my students - they do occasionally comment on one of my videos but I try to keep a healthy work/work/life balance! :)

[@bobowhite11]

I love your vids, and it drove me to realizing how much I needed a Stealthcraft. My question is ...what must have mods have you done, that should be standard equipment from the factory? And why? I've found dozens myself, & if you want my opinion on why your channel has doubledin the last few months is the "raft fishing community" has found your channel. You rock bro, Me, You and my Son,, Muskegon River (upriver) trolling spoons for Pike...pick us! Or big cats in my hm river?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Maumee River Fishin I can definitely answer this in my Q and A video. Thanks!

[@gailb513]

Why do you use spinning gear for muskies...especially the Hang 10?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Stephen Bates Good question, I can get to this in my Q&A.

[@livefree2342]

Have you ever read Hemingway's two hearted river if so did you like it

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Live Free No, I have not. I definitely should though some day when I have a titch more time!

[@shanelowe3902]

What type of wildlife do you rarely see but always appreciate and consider a highlight of the trip?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Shane Lowe I wish I saw more animals - but I have had some lucky run ins. I will answer in the Q and A

[@bronc7211]

So what month do you find to be your favorite for fishing rivers?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Bronc7211 Thanks for the question - I will answer this in the video I do!

[@katfish9899]

Have you had any close encounters with wildlife while scouting new water?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Katfish Bear and wolf but no moose on the water yet!

[@Dirtmusky8187]

Awesome to see 10k. My question is regarding electronics, do you use Livescope or 360 or have you, and what if any impact do you think it will have on the fisheries?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Drake Peterson Great question - I need to learn more on how to use them. I only use very basic Deeper Chrip which works well for me but it only tells me depth (mostly). I think the panoptics will change lakes for sure.

[@Dirtmusky8187]

@@HaightsWanderings No you don't, Side Image and bottom mapping is where it should stop lol. Nice thing is you can't livescope a trout in a stream, I've seen hoosiers try and you seem to be finding the brookies

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Drake Peterson I am very old school so I don't know if I will ever get into it.

[@wramsey193]

It seems you have caught more musky this season any thoughts to why this is,and your favorite techniques used?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Wramsey193 I can tell you it's more to do with time and effort than techniques. But I can go more in depth in my Q&A response video!

[@coinsinawishingwell]

Have you ever scouted near the Huron Mountains? If so, found any fishing worth the hassle?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Stephen Whittico You're in the giveaway. Unfortunately though, no, I have not scouted up there at all.

[@drewbies6605]

What time of year do you think LARGE pike/musky are most catchable? Is it different for a lake than a medium size river? I like late fall even though I feel like I have hear spring is the best.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Rikki Tikkii I can answer this in my Q&A!

[@randysizemore3450]

Raft trips look like fun, how much river do you average in a day?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Randy Sizemore I usually run 4 to 8 miles a trip but that can vary a bit depending on how hard I fish certain spots.

[@chuckfish1855]

What time of year does the ice typically go out on the waters you fish in the UP and when do the smallmouth typically spawn?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Chuck Fish Great question - it depends so much on the winter. It swings (I believe) a month or so in each direction.

[@toddclark4488]

What tips would you have for somebody who is still learning on a fly rod and struggling to provoke strikes from trout?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Todd Clark That's a tricky question - my trout knowledge is low low low.

[@martykillick8058]

What is the best way to convince a non-fishing spouse to come along on a guide trip?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Marty Killick Now that is a good question! Probably to convince them that there is more to do on the river than just fish.. such as sight see, animal watch, enjoy the sun, etc.

[@mikekane3599]

Did you notice an increase in fishing pressure this last summer? I seemed to struggle as summer went on, and don’t know what else to attribute it to. Weather conditions were great all year as were water levels. Some heavy rains but nothing wild talking to friends who live there. It seems I’ve seen more people around the area, and see more UP decals on cars around home (SE WI). For years I could go to most any spot and wouldn’t even dream about someone being there. Now I find myself praying nobody is there. Hope last year was a fluke.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Mike Kane Good question. I will touch on this in my Q&A

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Mike Kane Congratulations - you won the giveaway. Please reach out to me through my website to set up the logistics for a 2023 trip! Thank you.

[@mikekane3599]

Are you kidding? So awesome! I will contact you there.

[@MBrown-qw4ei]

I'm an avid kayak fisherman. Do you still get out with your kayak when not doing charters? Also, have you ever had to patch the inflatable when out on a charter?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@M. Brown Good questions!

[@gsobeski]

I fish the PM in Baldwin when I’m not musky fishing and I’m considering buying a Hooligan raft when I go back there next. Any tips for shopping a raft knowing now what you didn’t then?

[@gsobeski]

Actually you kinda answered the questions I’m another video recently…awesome work!

[@HaightsWanderings]

@@gsobeski Glad you saw the video! Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@45Bodhi]

what is the go to lure for fly fishing smallies and muskies

[@HaightsWanderings]

@45Bodhi You've probably used it with me on the water! :) It depends on time of year for sure!

[@Paul_Kasper]

Ok, my question....If I win the trip, can you teach me how to fly fish? I have never done it but it looks like a blast and have always wanted to try it. Living in Chicago I have never seen anyone doing it. Don't know if there are places around here to fly fish. Thank you, and add another sub. Congrats on the 10,000 subs early.

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Paul Kasper There are actually large fly fishing communities in the greater Chicago area. I guarantee it. Probably places to go and learn and practice your cast. It's always best to practice first on dry, flat, ground without any hooks to get the cast down and then to try the actual activity in a river.

[@jamesmoreau3118]

What’s the biggest class rapids you have ran in that StealthCraft?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@James Moreau I can answer this in the Q and A! Thanks.

[@hockeyguy515]

What’s your favorite snack to have out on the water?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Hockeyguy515 Hmmm, I down all things on the river. However, I am very partial to dried dates.

[@urbanangler7672]

Hello, do you prefer waders, boots, or wetfoot when on the water?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Urbanangler I am all about that wetwading life style. Wading shoes for the flats and quick dry pants. That's all I need (when it's not cold!)

[@chuckpester1620]

New to wisconsin already have 4 musky including 33inch tiger totally hooked what's your favorite river musky bait I'm trying to figure out peshtigo Menomonie and oconto rivers any advice greatly appreciated ty brother

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Chuck Pester Smaller baits for sure - I really like Mepps actually.

[@lbarcelow_fishing]

what is the biggest fish you've ever caught?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@LBarcelow I don't actually know. Something in Alaska probably. I'd need to think on that!

[@fenDweller99]

If you had to choose one musky/pike fly to use the rest of your life, what fly would you pick?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Sheogorath That's a tough question - definitely something small enough to not kill my shoulder/arm/wrist/etc.

[@jacobkuhlman6236]

What’s your favorite fly pattern for small mouth?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Jacob Kuhlman I am not an expert on this - but I do have some I like!

[@gordonmorris5125]

If you could only pick one day of the year to fish, which day would it be?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Gordon Morris No rain, no wind, not too much sun, some good cloud cover, decent temps but not too hot, not too much humidity either. That day! :)

[@u.p.mi.woodsman5066]

My question is what kind of weather do u think is the best to fish for trout ever been to two hearted river??

[@HaightsWanderings]

@U.P.MI.woodsman I will answer the first one in my Q&A video. As for the Two Hearted, no, I have never fished it.

[@u.p.mi.woodsman5066]

@@HaightsWanderings I'm always down for trout n steelhead my favorite time to go is just before winter and spring. Could show u were no man has ever been!! Atleast for now

[@nickbrown6916]

How days a year do you fish, how many days a year do you guide?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@Nick Brown A LOT! It depends on the year though.

[@YFZMoto]

Whats your Favorite type of Fishing?

[@HaightsWanderings]

@YFZMoto Spinfishing with a medium light rod for active smallies!