Driveway Stump Removal | Last Fishing Trip of the Season

[@mmonr]

Is there anything you two cannot do?? Wow, Eric drives big machinery and wields a chef’s knife to perfection. Arielle, you are a wealth of knowledge of plants and animals. You both step into Life and enjoy it to the max. Wish we all could find the joy of living that you both show us through your delightful videos. I know it is not always fun and games but your courage is amazing!! Thanks for sharing.

[@debbie0greer164]

Agreed!!!!

[@BrianFordKY]

what a service you're doing for the river and wild life. Picking up where others dumped!! Thanks and awesome scores on the lures!!

[@toyajackson556]

Beats shopping at the store anyway!

[@zimtt1276]

One of the few channels that merit full screen viewing.

[@swimant0]

This is true.

[@YahooMurray]

I agree - i very seldom go to full screen but I always do here

[@marcofonseca4511]

I agree... I transfer to my tv.. it’s awesome... I’m a new follower and I’m bench watch lots of videos.. congratulations ... it’s fascinating, instructional, it’s entertaining... thanks for let us be part of your journey 🙏🏼💪👍🤟

[@mtchampion1831]

When a lady gets excited about fishing lure finds, you have chosen the right lady. Thanks for these videos guys, I tune in often. Cheers from way down south in Mississippi.

[@clon662b3]

Gulfport Mississippi here 🤝

[@mtchampion1831]

@@clon662b3 Oxford here.

[@queenbee3647]

*get him! bite him Bo* Bo thinks *naaahhh....too much work* Bo is my spirit animal. 😎 Good job on the drive. 🌹

[@TxgrlnGa]

I got my dad’s fishing tackle box when he passed. He made a lot of lures. I treasure them.

[@toyajackson556]

That is so precious, thanks for sharing💕

[@nickideepwater]

I have only recently found your channel, I live in the UK so the amazing scenery around you is awe inspiring to me. I love watching all your videos, especially the crazy dog ones!!! Bandit reminds me so much of my old crazy greyhound and Beau reminds me so much of much nutty chocolate Labrador,!! Thanks for sharing your story with us all.

[@williamwinsor7376]

I was asked to talk to a woman about drywall at the house she was framing all by herself. I thought it probably be a mess but I was surprised by the competence and motivation she showed. We became friends as I worked there and a told her ways to make her life easier while painting. She said why are you helping me? I said because you listen and then do it right. She and her husband reminds me of you guys. Both hard workers and game for anything.

[@littleacres6753]

Good job putting on your life vest. Smart man!

[@zzzzhuhzzzz]

Hi Eric, watch Andrew Camarata here on youtube. He has some really great videos on removing stumps and clearing driveways. What he does is pull the stump out of the ground, grab/lift/shake it, use the bucket to clear off a lot of the dirt off the stump, then lift the stump high in the air and drop it right back into the hole it was pulled out of. All of this is done over the hole it was pulled out of, and it fills in the hole while getting most of the dirt off. From there, he either cuts the stumps and hauls them away, cuts and burns them, or tosses them in an unused part of the woods where it'll decompose and provide habitats. 80 stumps, though... definitely get the dirt off of them and consider taking them to a mulch manufacturer or weathering them for firewood next year. Great job out there! We're coming up in January to dig our own. 1800 feet of driveway... gonna be fun. :) Find his driveway/stumps videos here: kzbin.infosearch?query=removing%20stumps%20driveway

[@dianapollex3266]

You two never stop. Always doing something. Enjoy your videos immensely.

[@siouxgerowsays]

I like that you pick up old lures. Really got me thinking about how much fishing trash there must be in our waterways. You scored! The beserk dog footage had us cracking up!

[@karenjanisse3751]

My 1st thought once I saw the tractor, "Eric's going to have some fun today". Looks good. What you two have accomplished in 2yrs is amazing & fun for us to watch. I lived in northern Michigan for 25yrs. Watching you guys makes me homesick. We started out with little money & did a lot of what you guys are doing. Enjoy!

[@eugeniaastiasoherrero9520]

You are famers, fishers, butchers (how you cut the pig and the moose!!!), bakers, builders, youtubers, cooks. gardeners, handyman and handywoman. Anything else? The best thing is how you enyoy your life. Hugs from Spain.

[@magsv4786]

What's great about collecting the lures out of the water is removing our lost property back out of our beautiful waters and your recycling them, its a great way to recycle and keep our waters clear from our rubbish. you are so resourceful.

[@juliemcgugan1244]

Thank you for your effort in cleaning up the environment of that river, for the benefit of all wildlife living in the area!

[@dospalmascb]

What a great thing you are doing for the environment. Excellent work. We Jews have a mitzvah called Tikkum olam, saving the world or looking out for the world. This was definitely tikkum olam. ❤️

[@gretchen-f7p]

its nice u guys clean up the waterways as u do.bc ur saving the fish from getting inadvertantly hooked as well,while getting lures for yourselves.

[@nightengale10]

if you've already piled them up maybe turn them into compost or consider Hügelkultur. The biomass from the wood debris is piled in long rows and covered in compost and then topped with topsoil. you leave it for 5-6 months and then you have really great fertile raised beds which last years. The wood continues to enrich the soil as it decays over time. Since winter is coming you could prep the mounds now and let them settle over winter and have great fertile rows come planting season. Thanks for sharing I love watching all your videos seeing all the fantastic views of Alaska

[@loreneknight9755]

I was with you 2 the last time you did this. It was fun then. And fun now. I really appreciate your lifestyle & your ❤️ for conservation. Keep on fighting the good fight!!! Love seeing your puppers out & about with ya.

[@leegrumbling9623]

!Oooooh, a Panther Martin. Lucky dog! I used to make my son cease fishing until he retrieved his lure. Good training. Thanks guys you rock.

[@leegrumbling9623]

PS Man, I frickin' hate back up alarms.

[@salonisalvi3484]

Not seen a video like yours so much of different things you do ,, sitting here in an indian city ,, never imagined in my wildest dream !!!

[@boringbethoney]

I never thought in my life I would get such pleasure in watching someone pull stumps. Always sending warm wishes, from Bethoney 🇨🇦❤💙🥰

[@angelaburrell-lewis5712]

You too were really made to be together. I enjoy watching you both do everything together. I pray that God will keep you both safe 🙏

[@qingli619]

Looks like a lot of work. Fun to work though.

[@annakasper6141]

I really loved the overhead shots in this video! They really show the progress you've made.

[@johnmccormick175]

Great video as always!...i could not express how much i admire your lifestyle...take care and stay safe folks!

[@patjordan1955]

Wow those lures look new and what an awesome piece of equipment to rip out the stumps! Good job!

[@marshallsuber3346]

You guys just kill me!😄. What a way to spend a day! Fishing for lures knee deep in freezing water. You should sale them on-line. "Gently used Lures" would be a great brand😅. Be warm and be safe. Blessings from New Orleans.

[@watermanone7567]

Nice video; If you pick the stumps and dirt up high and drop it a few times, most of the dirt will fall out of the stumps. Glad to see the new site coming along so well. Thanks for the video.

[@throwawayshill4718]

Your videos have gotten so good I feel like they are part of an actual tv show.

[@EatVancouverIsland]

your dogs are hilarious

[@suemagyari2992]

Ooooh, Big machinery is fun too. Always wanted to learn how to operate bug machinery!

[@joeysmith1853]

Great video nice bunch of lures. That Bobcat is a hell of a machine. Thanks for taking us along.Nice break from all the bull shit going on in lower 48.

[@milesvonlehman2526]

Fishing for fishing lures for fishing for fish.

[@baskervillebee6097]

😆😆😆

[@Ideo7Z]

Fishception

[@bannedone3ice138]

First time I’m seeing someone do that. So people lose them while fishing?

[@mheermance]

@@bannedone3ice138 If you snag the bottom your line can break. Sometimes the line will snag the reel on a cast, snap the line, and send the lure flying.

[@bannedone3ice138]

@@mheermance ok, thanks. Looks like a lot of people lose those there....

[@lorrainebomhof8305]

I’ve learned so much since watching you two in Alaska j7

[@greeneyedgirlina]

I was laughing out loud watching Bandit run up and down the road with his stick, like a one-dog track relay race, and he won! Bandit and a stick is like Christmas morning toys.

[@jackgreen1261]

I love all the videos the building the starting from scratch and I really enjoy the fishing thanks so much

[@patburgard2115]

The treasure hunt for lures was fun😊

[@ncalgal4699]

Great Progress, all set for spring!

[@HouseNightingale]

When I was little, in California, we used to do beach clean ups before the summer. I see this, and it be brings back those memories.you are doing a great service to this river, not just from cleaning up trash, but also removing the danger those hooks present to the animals, and the people, that live in that area. Thank you for your work, and you get free equipment out of it

[@HouseNightingale]

Also, watching Eric knock down a tree at 19:20 was such a cool thing

[@NorthPineOutdoors]

Depending on your water table level you may want to consider digging a big hole and burying all those stumps and roots, then use the good dirt for grading out the driveway and building site, with all that dirt the brush pile will never burn , good job guys

[@laurabagley3115]

Driveway is really coming along nicely!! Can’t wait to see your videos each week.

[@meethed]

Wow! over a $100 in lures found, in just over an hour of looking! Sweet score!!!!!

[@foxglove8836]

That is one big job to get out the way, Good job you don't have to do it by hand lol. Good job. Looking cold out there, it's going to look beautiful when the snow fly's. be safe take care.

[@deborahbarry7074]

I just love your extra scenery footage you put in your videos. Absolutely breathtaking. And relaxing to watch.

[@crystalcorbin1232]

If you still have any of those stumps you can make some beautiful furniture. Just an fyi. Love your videos! Keep em coming! ❤️😸

[@Flowergurl2000]

Mastodon bone! Free fishing lures, you guys really are smart to get old ones!! Recycle reuse reduce waste!

[@suemagyari2992]

How exciting to get free lures and clean up the river at the same time! How am I a single woman when this excites me so much! LOL

[@jwood9009]

You should make a wood frame 🪟 with chicken wire in the middle to display all the lures you find and hang it on the wall ☺️. Would be something fun to decorate with in your house and functional for you to grab a lure when you need one

[@TheJuiceoner]

All the "Slaves to the grind" people would be super jelly of ya'll if they ever watched this video, because they'll never be able to have the luxury of just waking up in the morning and say "I feel like going fishing for lures today!" Lol Especially in these times that we are living in right now. God Bless the two of you and keep it up! At least they'll be able to live vicariously through you when they watch your vids. 😁

[@Chris_at_Home]

My brother son and I used to do that on hot summer days floating from the highway to Millers Reach. We would find a tangle of line and tie it to a stick and bring up bunches. The thing is most of them were ones we didn’t use anyways. We have a few favorites that are a certain color.

[@soapsoilandsunshine3241]

Ha ha you can see Beau thinking "Aaaahh youngin'". Well done guys, You are both such achievers. No procrastination here.

[@allorteresa]

Be careful walking out there alone, Dont get to far from him. He can't hear you with the truck so loud. Just love everything you do up there on the home stead. Im looking forward to planting myself this year, but its going to be all over my apartment. Yes, I hate living in a apartment. Hopefully God opens a door for me, if not , I'll just have to wait.love you both..

[@gracieshepardtothemax1743]

Hey guys! After working your land and bodies, do you have any relaxing type hobbies you enjoy? Painting? Drawing? Crocheting/knitting? When and if you have spare time, what do you guys like to do?

[@CryptolockerMD]

This is their relaxing hobby :D

[@toyajackson556]

It's only light outside five hours a day, everything they do- the do with intention. There is meditation in walking & working in nature. City life rules don't apply to the young & ambitious in Alaska! Imo

[@brucea550]

@@toyajackson556 Even though we do this stuff to survive- things like cutting firewood, fishing and hunting, animal husbandry, gardening, making things, repairing what’s broken, improving our property, planning for next year- can all be relaxing in their own way. You get tired, even exhausted, but it’s not in a bad way like a long commute to a boring job. I’m nowhere near as young or energetic as they are, but I still love doing all these things. Live a life you don’t need a vacation from!

[@mirjanaherceg3540]

being active both physically and mentally, eating good organic food, breathing fresh air and drinking good clean water , living without stress and electromagnetic smog is the way to be healthy and happy.... they don't need to go-anywhere ....they have each other

[@earlyoung2863]

I was just praying that no one fell into that cold water. Excavators are amazing. I own a big dozer, but I actually think an excavator (we call them trackhoes down south) would work better for me in timber. Stumps are hard to extract with a blade. Burn what you can and dig a hole. Bury the rest of the stumps. You'll need the mini-ex back when you are prepping for the cabin. By then the stumps will be ready to burn. Good show guys!

[@annaking9213]

Love it, finding the fishing hooks.

[@IyaDulce]

Using that big machinery looks like work but fun work! And I'm sure the sense of accomplishment and having done it all on your own is fantastic!

[@Bufflalo121]

Smart...used to do that on the Skeena in Terrace BC in popular fishing areas during low water in the autumn...pick up a lot of lead sinkers too... good for the environment ...you two rock...love the videos... BB

[@estherhostetler1554]

Good job, love your videos

[@rebelnoxford1985]

I sincerely enjoy watching your videos. While waiting for new ones Ive gone back and watched old ones. I really enjoy the quite sounds like when you’re working in the garden or chopping food for canning. I’ve made cowboy candy using your recipe and love it! The views are stunning. Seems so peaceful and cozy to me. The two of you make a great couple. I hope to one day find someone I can share life with like the two of you. I was wondering it you plan to move onto the property you are clearing. Take care. God bless. A Mississippi fan Cheryl

[@g.s.7022]

Nice finds on this nearby river. I like your idea of ​​cleaning the river from lost fishing material on the one hand and saving good money on the other hand by using the cleaned lures yourself. Have a good time💫☘️

[@edwardhovitz1753]

Great quality video and audio. Nice to watch. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Spring Green Wisconsin

[@barbarakelley5100]

WOW now that is what i call a good way to pull up stumps.

[@jn-xs9ug]

Strong work on the lure fishing. Helping the environment! The driveway is looking gr8! Remember, our family wants to be on that list to stay in ur rental cabin. You've got a gem of a central location there for us tropical folk to come up and shake this heat off!! Best of luck u dynamic duo!!!!!

[@malcolmjameslucas7807]

I admire how resourceful you two are I enjoy all your videos. Thanks

[@teresagunther6622]

My daughter does that in a river, she uses a big magnet on a line! She finds a lot of lures!

[@toyajackson556]

That is what I thought they were doing at 1st. A magnet might be an improvement in murky water but the water is crystal clear & the are getting in practice maneuvering their lines. I'm so jealous.

[@alexkasacous]

Your gonna make the 2nd property better than the first. Better plan for future veggies. Also, epic lure haul.

[@RhinoDNA]

Not only do y’all grow your food, preserve it and live completely off grid, you even go fishing for lures! You guys are awesome!!!

[@tonieveritt7045]

Morning u 2 that bob cat is pulling them stumps out with ease no problems at all that is a nice bit of kit. That is what u need for your land i cannot belive how it pulls them stumps out so easy wow. Is that your bob cat or have u rented it out cannot belive how it does the job any way keep safe untill next time.

[@stacking4retirement222]

You guys have thee best life. ❤ love your videos.

[@billherrick3569]

Wow; nice looking dirt to work with.

[@timmaggard8862]

Hey guys, something you should try while fishing for pike, try trolling along about 22-3 MPH with your lures about 30 feet behind the boat. You might have some good luck and its something different. Have fun and good luck!

[@timmaggard8862]

Not 22-3 mph but 2-3 mph..Typing error..sorry not much of a typist. good luck!

[@bonesbigfoot2654]

That is really awesome to save all of those lures. Just think of all the money you are able to save along with cleaning the river! Brrrr.....so cold there. We've been breaking some records here this week in MN for our high temps but not that long ago we were way below temps and got 5-7 inches of snow before Halloween! Crazy weather!!!! Next week we get back to normal. Isn't it just amazing how big the root system is on trees!?! I had to giggle at your dog. What fun he says. That mini excavator looks like it would be fun to use and I'm a female.

[@koshersalt179]

That dog is hilarious!

[@johnmanning4577]

Doing some 'zoomies.' Getting in touch with his inner Greyhound!!

[@victormasaku2883]

What question :is ,that

[@toyajackson556]

He always makes me smile.

[@baykittygirls9520]

Y’all are one of the best parts of my day! 💖

[@huntakilla1234]

There's something really satisfying about ripping up those stumps and seeing the entire roots come up.

[@tj-kv6vr]

amazing use of your time. 50-60$$ of lures for free,well done.i have said before "The hardest working couple in Alaska"

[@GS-st9ns]

That was pleasant to watch of all things, I love huge equipment and the sound of the dirt and root pulling up out of the ground is just fascinating to me I close my eyes and listen to all that ripping. I know that's weird, but nice job

[@benildakim1736]

You guys are really amazing . Looking for lures and hooks in the rivers that's really an amazing content. I've been watching you for a while now. How I wish I can do the things that you do.

[@deloresnaradzay7923]

Bandit, you are awesome❤️

[@allorteresa]

Nice finds. Id be in heaven. Its beautiful on top of that.

[@quilterjanet]

Great video! Been following you guys for your AK adventure and now my son will be moving up to Anchorage with his family at the end of the month. I have tears. I'm trying to learn what he will be "going through". Stay warm!

[@ritalewis9024]

Great to have fun while working and saving money.

[@susanapplegate9758]

Wonderful video. Our family of 8 did this in 1970 on the Hillside above Anchorage by hand...but not as long a drive as you have. Your footage actually takes me back to the Pipeline days in Valdez. Congrats on all you got done before the cold...

[@terrykunst3883]

Another fabulous video. Love watching Bo watching Bandit run laps! Our Catahoula could really speed around in her younger days. Incredible progress in 6 hours of machine work!

[@sergeylevin9]

Как будто бы в рыболовный магазин сходили😁👍. всегда интересно смотреть ваши ролики!как всегда лайк 👍

[@bearpaw5675]

Lookie that! Cleaning up the river while acquiring new and useful inventory. Very smart, yet very simple. I think I might use that trick in the future. Stay awesome! 👍🏼

[@grantperrins5468]

Glad you do that because all that fishing line is so dangerous for all the animals in the area. I was shocked at how much you found in such a small area. Can’t believe that people leave that rubbish just lying around.

[@sheliapeters2082]

That is amazing how you found all those lures. How cool!! You two are amazing I love learning all of your knowledge I love canning and all your garden videos. The scenery is absolutely stunning. I like the fishing trip videos and all the hunting videos. Thanks for sharing alaska

[@Tecknoc]

I love that you're reusing lost lures rather than buying new ones💛💛💛 I'd never thought of that

[@ChasingTravelAdventure]

I love this!!! Fishing for lures!

[@billlong769]

Mepps spinners use actual squirrel tail hair for the skirt. Mepps will compensate you for sending them squirrel tails, only if harvested for table fair though. Check them out! Also nice job on cleaning up the waterway. 👍

[@carolynbotting8658]

My husband loves to fish, the lure retrieving looks like more fun than fishing, although I did catch a 17 pound pike this summer! Love watching the stump removal, your pretty handy at driving the dozer!!

[@nancykay6318]

At the new property......you forgot your Gimbal. LOL LOL Pretty piece of land.

[@douglaslee6483]

Big Boys and their big toys....I love it 😄 been a while since I’ve done anything like that, but look forward to doing it again ... Nicely done 👍

[@HazelHammond1505]

I never would of thought to go find lures in the river. Great idea and cost savings. Oh I would love to mess with the excavator. that property is staring to look good. Love the dogs go for the sticks. oh one has the zoomies.. every thing is looking good. BUT it's to darn cold for me 12 degrees I wouldn't be out fishing. Aww to be young again. thanks again for sharing.

[@whitecloudgroovin2005]

I love searching for lost fishing gear , here in Florida there’s lots of lures lost. I have a spot where a huge oyster bar sits just off a jetty point, I paddle out at super low tides and jackpot! Thanks for the awesome content, I’m learning a lot from you guys.

[@algigirl]

Since your water table is very high, gather all the dirt/soil, pile it like an elevated mound of Hill. Then compact it. (Before build your house, cabin etc). So you don't have to worry with the rising water table when snow melt or heavy wet weather. That will be the best option.

[@mgclark46]

Bandit is my favorite KZbin doggy.