Quest for the Wild Trout - Portaging into a Remote Native Trout Lake for Spring Fishing & Camping

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks for watching! Let me know what your favourite part of this video is and don’t for get to subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already. Thanks a lot for your support.

[@kaohtix420]

Curious what's the brand of the ring knife you have I'm quite interested

[@allisonwanderland9917]

Favourite parts were all the delicious fishes and the tip re gutting! Thanks Jim!

[@antoniobaez6282]

I like seeing how you cleaned the fish and than cooked them! Yum! 26:30

[@NatureIntoAction]

Appreciate seeing the different lure info and that butterfly fillet. Maybe you have one already but if not an instructional on that butterfly would be terrific.

[@katlookingup3625]

Enjoyed all of it, as usual 💕

[@ralphwatten2426]

Jim and Ted videos are the best outdoor videos on KZbin bar none. Thanks for taking us fishing. Thanks for showing how you clean and cook your fish. Very clear, concise how-to. I can't be sure but I think Teds' Laker was the biggest. Thanks again.

[@lorrainedunbar4274]

Jim your videos always makes us feel we're on the trip with you .whether it be on the canoe or in the back country .You definitely Know how to film and educate us with info of each area. This is what makes us feel we are right there with you. Also thanks for not cutting out the camp fire talk .Sitting around a camp fire with friends or family and sharing thoughts and stories well done Jim !!!! Teds videos are awsome also . Thanks YAAAAAA as you always say and Hudson

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot for watching and for the great comment. I hear that from people who say they feel like they’re there. I’m not sure what it is I do to make that the case but maybe it’s the way I talk to the camera. Anyway, I’m glad it’s engaging to a few people so that’s great to hear. Yaaaaa

[@lpschick7237]

Jim thank you for filming you getting stuck. The best thing you did was NOT panic. Always learn something new watching your videos. Just goes to show how quickly your circumstances can change. Glad you were able to get out of there WITH your shoes. 😉. PS….the fish a long the doggie in the face was pretty hilarious. 😂

[@ScottRauber]

As I watch more and more of your vids I look more for your morning talks from your barrel!! Great vid and TY!!!

[@matthewmcgrath9058]

Wicket video. Spend a lot of time in my mad river journey at the mud trout. Can’t wait for spring.

[@starbright47]

This was great fun, my fav's are the stunning scenery, (as with yr brother's channel, excellent camera work,) the beauty of the fish and the friedship❣️

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Much appreciated!!

[@TheRealTedBaird]

Yeahhhhhh! awesome video so far. what a great trip this was

[@davidkost418]

So happy to get another Baird video! Thanks Jim - you do a great job making your videos - I think some of the best outdoor ones on Utube! Can’t wait for the next adventure- 😀

[@coolcanoechic]

I like the timing. Two beers and it’s ready to go!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Lol

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

That was awesome video of your adventure thx sharing

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

You’re very welcome, thanks a lot for giving it a watch.

[@newtonmoorehead9483]

❤absolutely fantastic 👏 👌

[@pnw_element9822]

I love these kind of adventure heck yeah guys damn awesome

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot bud!

[@lizcaporicci8483]

Jim, again an epic production of what it is to camp out in the wild. Kudos to your friends as well, catching the trout they did, and pushing hard against that wind. It was hard seeing you stuck in the mud, though. What cannot happen out there? Thank you again for a great time out to watch this episode.

[@krisswanson5410]

But did you run out of whiskey before you solved all the world's problems? I really love your videos, Jim. It's like I'm right there with you. Never lose that ambiance.

[@CarnivoreStork]

Amazing fishing 👍🏼 Great editing as always! Thanks Jim

[@josephb.johnson8122]

Thanks for the hint as to the location. I was able to guess the lake based on where you put in at the start of the video, but it's nice to have confirmation that I guessed right.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Haha, nice man, I figure that if someone what’s to do the work to figure out where it is and do the work to get there than they deserve it. Having people care about the lake is a good thing.

[@josephb.johnson8122]

@@JimBairdAdventurer I do this on your othet videos, too: I try to match the scenery with what I can see on Google Maps. It's a fun exercise. And I respect your reasons for not being overt about where you're voyaging.

[@volksman3]

Such a great adventure, love seeing the brotherhood of you guys all just getting out in. nature in our backyard ;o)

[@nanokcasts9187]

This made me happy! I’m at home sick, and this makes me look forward to this spring here in Alaska. I can’t wait to have shore lunch. Kick ass trip boyz.

[@lowcostadventures]

57:44 when you released it she coughed up another fish. Awesome video!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks! Ya, that was pretty cool to see. I don’t thing I saw that until I watched the footage.

[@kenmarapese9085]

Another great trip in the books, I agree.

[@Annies_Ink]

My favourite part was…All of it! But I especially love the end of the day fish fry, drinks and a roaring fire. Thanks to all of you! Loved it!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Me too! Thanks a lot for tuning in and leaving a comment too. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great evening.

[@KAStodgell]

I love fireball. What a brilliant.ithing to do.

[@kjames8299]

Glad you and fellas enjoyed yourselves a bit

[@NoahFlemingplus]

Man I've really enjoyed this video. I love how you collected footage from the other guys and included it in this cut.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot! Ya, I got a couple other shots of the other guys’ to try to tell more of the group’s story as opposed to just my own.

[@pebble100c]

I love the Northcam use! Keep up the good work, Jim.

[@freywayne6574]

I love the fish fries, every time the fish looks perfectly cooked. What a beautiful spot for a fishing trip.

[@jameshenry3802]

Love the k9 cam. ☺

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot, ya it ads a fun element for sure

[@KelJayP]

Awesome with such a great variety of content, too! I wish I could now see Hudson hanging off the side of the couch watching this as you catch those fish ~ YEAHHHHH!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot! You mean this video specifically has a good variety of content? Or my channel? I suppose this vid does with the camping, portaging, paddling, fishing, cooking and me taking about the logging etc.

[@KelJayP]

@@JimBairdAdventurer Yes, I did mean this video specifically. I saw it was an hour long, but I never once considered "skipping ahead a bit". It was a perfect mix of what you listed with great timing, comments, and film work. And that's also true for your channel as well.

[@Racing1954]

Getting stuck , Hapitant soup. then trying to find the hint of a lake. I know i believe. All great stuff

[@GratefulTrekker]

Great trip brother nice fishing it's a success

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Indeed, you always take a risk that it will be a flop when you do these things

[@lawrencelandriault-iy4eh]

Up to your .... In mud! Grew up in Massey area. Went to Elementary School there. Spent many times "Up the Tote Road" as we call it. Canoed the Sables River from just north of Bull Lake to just below Cameron Falls. Now that's 40- 45 years ago. Was great Speck fishing in the river at the time. Sure nice to have you visit the area.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot, o love the area. I’ve heard the spec fishing is still good on that stretch actually and we were talking about floating it next spring! Funny you should mention it.

[@CaveCreek101]

Wow! Good job on getting out of the mud 😂

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks!

[@bonilsson3161]

Tori will be happy, two nice lake throuts for dinner. Interesting with a lake area with quite dominant lake throut biosphere

[@nickstojanovic8868]

Very nice video. My buddy and I went to Bull lake quite a few years ago for 3 years in a row. An older chap Jerry owned the camp back then. He called himself a bush pig. LOL. We mainly hit some of the back lakes for speckles and the river a few times but mostly got smaller ones in the river. That little cabin over the lake at 2:39 on the left with the red roof is where we stayed.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing. It’s a pretty awesome area

[@chrisblack8390]

Every part was my favorite. Thanks for the laughs too!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Nice man, glad a couple of the jokes landed. Thanks for watching .

[@TheRealTedBaird]

Two Beer and that's ready to go LOL

[@13prevailbushcraft]

Yes sir ! Great trip boys ! That wind definitely reminds me of canoe tripping here in Newfoundland !

[@tWoforgamenot1]

cool . :)

[@malcolmthomas9953]

Awesome guys fish everywhere nice job , Jim no moose steaks come on mate the boys showed you up, good trip hey the lakes look good , keep the videos coming boys cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 👍

[@lindapetersen1800]

Lets go fishing JIMBO !!! SHAWN & OUR CALI YEAH!!! TED AND everyone else !!! BIGGER FISH FOR JIMBO !!!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed this one…it was a great trip.

[@sailingguy6812]

Habitant pea soup......add fish, bacon, ham...... it is a fantastic base for anything and hits the spot.

[@bonilsson3161]

Wonderful video, wonderful trip !

[@philliptaylor5981]

Yahh!!! Great cinematography as always! Love the side comments!! Laker coughed up what looked to be a sucker minnow or young speckled @ 57.34. I don't think they were using that as bait? Thank you for sharing these amazing views of our world! Great trip, man!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot snd yes, that fish barfed up a minnow it’d already eaten. I don’t think I saw that until watching the footage.

[@farhanalawams9311]

Nice video on water

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thank you!

[@tonyupham2340]

Great video, wicked setting, thanks for taking us along

[@cherylfrey7318]

This was a fantastic trip Jim. Thanks for the share. Loved this video. Looks like “good times” were had by all!!!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Indeed it was. Thanks a lot and I’m glad you liked the vid!

[@miriammigliacci9427]

I just spent the morning at Cabela’s walking around pretending I was planning a solo canoe trip! You guys are inspiring me!!

[@MustardTigerFan42]

Finally found someone who has a messier tackle box than me!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Lol, guilty as charged

[@knockharder3554]

The eagles in the beginning were majestic. What a trip. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@TheYukonnahanni]

I, Loved this Vid !!~ Thank-you, it brought back Memories of being home in the Yukon on Leave & Lake Trout fishing & me having to kiss a Trout, if I caught one !! Everyone had caught 1 or 2 that day, , but me, Nada, so said, if I finally catch a Trout , before we head for shore, I will kiss it !! ( Ah !! yes !! I, finally did the kiss!! A Promise Made is a Debt unpaid !!lol !! )~~ Thanks Jim, Tori, & Family for All your great Vids.. Keep Healthy & Safe.. Keep Enjoying Life & Sharing it with so many Others You are Appreciated !! :

[@davemayers9342]

My favourite is North, he's such a good boy now, and always manages to get into the shot. Thanks Jim, enjoyed the show from start to finish, as always bud.

[@clownpuncher290]

like a boat you would find in the woods bud i think i got her right off that tune eh first thing that came to mind big Johnny

[@jerrydague]

Great trip, good friends what more could you ask for.... Cheers Jim👍😎👍

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Agreed, thanks for tuning in

[@JJTFishing]

Nice one!

[@BrokenPaddleAdventures]

Totally jealous... Loving it....

[@jwpercy]

I loved the suck and suffer to get to the lake that was followed up by landing some excellent northern Ontario native lakers! North and Callie were great companions as always. Cheers guys! Thanks for taking the extra time and effort to film and share.

[@Anthony-yq9un]

North and Callie are the stars. Great video looks like an awesome adventure!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Agreed! Haha, they had a blast out there.

[@KCBarr1]

I think what I like most about your videos, aside from seeing country I would never see, is the sheer amount of brute force and ignorance involved getting from one place to the next. That is pretty much the same way I did it when I was still young and able.

[@kevinstromquist5954]

Now that was a Lake Trout slay fest! You boys were well fed with tasty trout. Was it worth the effort, heck yes! Do some more of that!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Absolutely it was worth it. Thanks a lot for watching

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Jim and crew Awesome trip Guys!Awesome Footage 👍👍 thanks so much for sharing this adventure!! Good guys, great fishing and great food! Can't beat it period!! The great outdoors ❤ 🦌 🎏 🦃 🐻 The Vermonter !!

[@jasonlynch2919]

What a cool fishing trip with friends and family. Enjoyed the whole experience

[@CanadianSledDog]

Jim, your narrations are so top notch. That's exactly how I aspire to do my narrations one day. You really build the excitement. I can tell this is gonna be great!

[@OneEyeHikes]

Great video! Now I’m hungry haha

[@andrewdoble9952]

Folson Lake - my neck of the woods buddy I live in Massey and fish that lake a few times a winter. Nice Trout and I do have more spots for natural specs in the area :)

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Sweet, ya it def seems like more of a place people go in winter. I dint like giving away the names and that on YT for good reason obviously though. Great area you live. Please let me know if you know of any water access property’s for sale around there.

[@andrewdoble9952]

@@JimBairdAdventurer will do buddy would you like me to remove my comment with the name in it I don’t mind - I was just super excited to see you fish a lake I love to go to, I have a shack very close in the bush there and there are actually three trails into that lake. Unfortunately not a ton comes up for sale up the road but will let you know, also if your ever wanted to do any natural river spec fishing that is prime area close by to where you where I would love to show you. Again great video Jim , locals call where Sean got that axe head “ garbage point” due to all the old logging stuff they left there.

[@andrewdoble9952]

@@JimBairdAdventurer I took Mr. Joe Robinet out along the river last summer with the atv and spec fishing I think he had a blast - love to see you in the algoma area buddy. Great Video.

[@codybrooks2696]

Another great production, Jim, as always. You and Ted are always entertaining. Looks like a great fishing trip. I'm definitely missing joining my buddies on our annual spring brookie trip this year.

[@MAJJJJJJ]

Hi this is mike A. From LA CA. Just want to say thanks again for putting out this great video. Just when I thought ID seen all your videos you pull this one out of your hat. Thanks to the other three guys going with and adding to the adventure.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

You’re very welcome I’m glad you enjoyed it. I have another good one coming out this upcoming Thursday.

[@bharris8167]

My condolences to you and your family Joe. May he RIP.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

I think you meant to comment this in Joe Robinet’s channel

[@mariedmitrieff6829]

My favorite part was the dogs. Cali getting fish tail slapping her face. Loved all the video. ❤ Glad to see you all had a great trip. Scariest part was you sinking in the mud. Glad you got your shoe back. 👍

[@rubbercheck72]

I don't know if it's feasible but it'd be really cool to have some vid action of North when he goes off on his own while you do some rapids without him. Fantastic stuff man, God's country.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Absolutely

[@jacqueline7118]

What a wonderful trip! Some nice fish caught and lots of woods time, nothing better than that! Thanks for sharing. :) :)

[@lauracasey830]

Gosh, Jim, when you were stuck in the mud, I was wondering if your buddies were ever going to notice you were missing🤦‍♀️😅

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Haha, no one was around. Shawn and Nate took the upper portage route which is the typical route the ski-doos take

[@tsocanuck]

love the catch and cook in beautiful Ontario

[@MrFreeGman]

Loved the fishing adventure. As a casual, I've never had much success with trout. Then again I've never fished on a lake like that before. Your hint was too easy by the way, now I'm going to end up getting in over my head.

[@almVancouver]

You really out did yourself with this one. Getting stuck in the mud was fascinating and that shot near the end in the early morning of Ted fishing was so serene and brings back many memories. Cheers mate!

[@zachdurrett1357]

Sweet trip brother! Fish for everyone & choice camping sites, not too shabby!! Always crack me up & damn it now I want pancakes!!!

[@thylacine123]

Jim great video and trip! Wanted to note that the orange flesh color (Xanthin content) of the trout meat is indicative of a crustacean diet that is only possible with an intact food web and protected watershed (freshwater copepods and other macrozooplanton). I would guess this trait also has strong genetic component that defines feeding preferences. I find the trout from this type of lakes taste better and have a higher fat content than Lakers that eat primarily baitfish forage that will have a white flesh. They definately cold smoke better! In larger lakes there can be subpopulations of S. namaycush that occupy different feeding niches/depths within same areas and will have different flesh color and fat level accordingly. Lake superior has at least 3

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Very interesting, ya I know that about the meat being orange and then eating more small freshwater shrimp but didn’t know that this was a sign of an intact food web. I’ve heard that different fish right in the same area will focus on different food sources and there fire will have different meat colour and different fin colour. When I fished Great Slave Lake I noticed this for sure. Lake trout with white, yellow, and orange fins right off shore in the same spot. I’m not sure anyone knows why a particular lake trout will decide to go after a specific food source. Genetic component makes sense but I think fish hatched from the same clutch of eggs, from the same respective male and female could end up going different ways in the food they chase. I guess multiple males may fertilize the same batch of eggs though so, how would one tell? These lakers were indeed pretty fatty. Interesting to hear that they cold smoke better. Thanks for sharing!

[@thylacine123]

@@JimBairdAdventurer Jim thank you for the reply. Great slave would most certainly have multi-morphic lakers with its size and depth profile. Yes the zooplankton are super important to most aquatic food webs but are very sensitive to nicotinic compounds, PFAS, and heavy metals. Just an idea for your next trip if anybody in your crew has a packable titanium hot tent stove they can be easily used as a smoker if you bring along some Cedar sawdust and some kind of drip rack that can fit inside. I usually use a small butane stove that can be throttled to a very low and consistent setting for a heat source and it works very well for backcountry smoked trout. Just smoke them skin on and give it time depending on the size of the fish larger takes longer and add more sawdust every 13-30 minutes. When the white fat rises to the top and starts to pool it is done. turn heat off and let it coast for another 30 mins to an hour for best results

[@brodeanjanes9070]

Boys the dogs sleep with the dogs man I sleep my dogs every time I camp ❤

[@Sandra-xg2yl]

Love your channel. Loved the collaboration.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot!

[@lindapetersen1800]

Tis a bit of fishing here & there right JIMBO !!! Love to go over a lake and pick and choose places to fish at !!! Fishing when the sun is setting is great also !!! Love the way you sing MAKE A CD OF Songs it just might sell great !!! I would love to buy one if you burn a few !!!

[@comsigninc]

Shore lunches are the bomb

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

The best

[@thebrownthomascrown917]

Great trip...North trained up really nice. Most Huskies tend to do as they please off leash.

[@madmo_1148]

Awesome vid Jim! Thanks for sharing.

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Epic video thx for the cash song got it !

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

No prob, do me a favour and say hi at bull lake outfitters for me

[@adrianrobins5313]

GREAT, so much better than the other guys [ not to mention any names to much dog).

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Haha, thanks a lot man.

[@dougarrowsmith6088]

We have the same problem here in Western New York with species that were introduced negatively affecting native species. Northern Pike were stocked in the Kinzua Reservoir years ago and almost wiped out the native musky population. The Seneca Nation has been painstakingly reestablishing muskies recently. Hopefully they'll make a comeback.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

That is great that the Senecas are doing that. Ya, it kinda sucks when that happens. So many amazing Brook trout waters have been destroyed from the introduction of bass and / or pike around me.

[@dougarrowsmith6088]

@@JimBairdAdventurer the Senecas have a massive hatchery complex that works almost exclusively to reintroduce species that were lost after the construction of the Kinzua dam or the introduction of other sport fish. They do an awesome job.

[@intothewinn7532]

The fishing, Eating and riding on the back of North. Busy dog. Dont end up in folsom prison for catching to many fish. Good hint.

[@michaeldusso6882]

Looks like you caught a pretty good “Cache” of lake trout there boys, I caught the location despite Jim’s singing !!!! Hahahaa

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Thanks a lot, cache lake and Jonny cash, I see the relation…however that is not the lake. Maybe my hint threw you astray.

[@michaeldusso6882]

@@JimBairdAdventurer DAMN, I thought I had it !!!

[@jeffdarosa7194]

Habitant Pea Soup with Smoked Ham 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼It’s always on the bottom shelf in grocery stores here in Toronto but it’s definitely top shelf in my opinion.

[@86beeman]

Fun video. I'm watching this while recovering from "a procedure" and in between surfing the Internet for newer gear to replace some my ancient stuff. I enjoyed watching the first fish fry of the 2023 canoe season; lake trout with sides of lake trout and lake trout! Could you please tell me what the length of your double blade paddle? I started using one late last year and still deciding if I need a longer one for the beam of my canoe (34"max where I sit for solo paddling) or just need to get used to the one I have - I forget the length off hand. Thanks for the entertainment and for other videos I've watched. I've gleaned some good hacks to make life simpler in the ship.

[@williamhicks8621]

Thank you for your videos, I will be trying to a small trip this summer

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Awesome to hear! Enjoy it and best of luck

[@jameskim62]

VERY NICE SCENERY !!!!!

[@jeffgreen2448]

Awesome trip. Of course the weather is the best on day have to leave. I have been to that I’m guessing must be 20 years ago now. I was still living on Manitoulin island. I frequently trekked through the area. Great video as always

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Very nice, great area to have stomped around in. Ya, that’s the way it seems to go with weather. Always gets good when you’re in your way out. How do you like Manitoulin? Beautiful but not so much crown there I understand. I have spend some time there when you get as I have some family there.

[@jeffgreen2448]

@@JimBairdAdventurer it’s a wonderful slow pace of life on the island if a person can find good work. I have lots family on the island still, as all my fathers side were born there. I deer hunt up there every year still with family and try to get there once more each year just for a visit. You are correct. No crown land All private or reserves There is some great fishing to be had, both inland and on the big water. Spent many a March break in an ice hut on Lake Manitou after lakers when still in school. Anyways, really really enjoy your adventures. Thanks again for taking us along

[@Brokenbones2]

I live in Espanola, you must have stopped at tim hortons when you drove through town, unless you are sean james and he would have made his own donuts from what he grew in his garden, or so he claims! He is a hoot to listen to what comes out of his mouth.

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

We did actually, what is your favourite quote of his?

[@Brokenbones2]

@@JimBairdAdventurer "alone"...kinda sad!

[@glengullickson6538]

Easy peasy on the lake name from your clue! Took 2 tries!😊

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Haha, well maybe you’re smarter than your average Baird.

[@cliffordwright342]

Just like being there Jim. Awesome fishing. Those drone shots really show the vastness of the North. I’ve been north of Massey and got stuck bad. Had to get a hydro crew to pull me out. Such good company you were with.

[@earlshannon1048]

I used to like you guys but you never take this old guy with you 😆🤣😂! What a great video really enjoyed it! You guys are blessed! Omg dude you were killing me when you were stuck 😆🤣😂 sorry but it really was funny and what's sad I've been in that position before lol!!

[@johnhine8725]

The things we do to catch trout! Did I see a school of trout in the stream watching you get unstuck? Ha

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Yes, they were laughing

[@stevedue4485]

@torigoesoutside taught you well when it comes to flipping the canoe on your back and portaging. 😂

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

She is the best

[@ianmurray9792]

i fish laje trout with spoons that are called replicas from the USA they are heavy and I fish trolling I always get trout being a newfie I know how to catch trout the deeper the bigger