Lake Mead Drought Exposes WWII Boat!

[@smallbee1234]

My father was on one of those landing craft boats on D-Day. He said it was the most harrowing experience in his life. 80% of the men in his unit died that morning on the beaches of Normandy. Looking back it’s hard to imagine the sheer terror a young boy his age then endured that day. Rest In Peace Dad.

[@davidwhitten3596]

My grandfather was a coxswain on a Higgens boat from the USS SAMUEL CHASE. He made twelve runs into Omaha beach on D-day taking the 1st Infrantry (The Big Red One) ashore. Do you know what division he was in.

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

@@davidwhitten3596 wow! 12 runs...sheesh! My Dad was an Island Hopper Combat Engineer...lots of rides on those Higgins boats... First to hit the beacheads always heavy resistance...Bonzai Charges hand to hand were common occurrences.. crazy.. remember those Victory at Sea videos? He's in episode 13 Melanesian Nightmare..at the beginning he's getting off some rounds from his mortar position...next he's sleeping on his bunk right before the invasion of the Philippines..the narrator says..." Dawn will bring the test of combat the ordeal of fire!" Camera pans over to my Dad sleeping then the 15" guns open up! Boom Boom Boom Boom.... Then near the end of the video it shows a squad in a Higgins...my Dad looks right at the cameraman no one in the squad was speaking... really Harry! The USS INDIANAPOLIS escorted my Dad's unit to Australia from the Golden Gate in California to Australia... peace... Enjoyed reading both comments...

[@salvadormunguia8415]

All wars are terrible and unnecessary only happens when both sides close their eyes and ears and when the governments don’t want any deal like what Ucrania caused now and we only see one side.

[@hookahb8299]

America's best...God bless him may he rest in peace..I have family that landed in Normandy as well..

[@Sirshackleton]

Every one of those guys that hit that beach that day was a hero. God bless them. ❤️🇺🇸

[@di4085]

Love the father-son relationship. I normally don't watch fishing programs but love the way you narrate and show the different levels of Lake Mead and helping people out. Even the background music was perfect.

[@joshs3916]

Agreed

[@lilliansmith5078]

Agree. Excellent video put together, I wouldn't normally watch a whole episode but this was excellent.

[@GradyGillis]

My grandfather rode ashore at Normandy in a Higgins boat. He made it as far as just outside Bastogne before being very badly wounded. Thankfully he survived. I learned more from him when I was growing up than from any other single person in my life. From gardening to how to sharpen an ax to how to shoot - and do it safely and well - to framing carpentry to fishing of all sorts. He was my primary inspiration for enlisting and serving. I'm new to your channel, but really enjoying your videos.

[@deejayimm]

That's pretty awesome, I know my grandpa was in World War 2 but he never talked to anyone about anything. I have no idea what he did.

[@Joe-oi6eh]

A real man, what I model my own self by, God bless your grand dad.

[@davidgatten1033]

Thank you for your service Grady. We appreciate it. And we appreciate your Grandfather's too

[@michealbrothers4457]

Thank you for your service Grady...

[@mattman4181]

My grandfather was a ww2 vet. The knowledge that man had about everything was amazing. He was infantry a rifleman. Did four years of that in the middle of hell but you would never know it. A real man.

[@whiteraven666]

As a father and son duo, you both seem like very nice, easy-going, respectful and considerate people. It's awesome to see Father and Son enjoying themselves together in such a good wholesome way. Keep up the good work guys!

[@HighwayDrive717]

@Weenie Hut Jr's according to your previous comment you are literally hater

[@HighwayDrive717]

@@joeschmo6834 don’t give him a chance he’s a hater.

[@matildagreene1744]

@Weenie Hut Jr's Excuse me...but I believe it was referring to them doing things together. Can't fake certain things, Weenie ween. These two are enjoying themselves. Why would you want to start some judgemental crap. These podcasts done by a father and son are commendable...and if you don't see it...you are jealous or weird.

[@matildagreene1744]

@@HighwayDrive717 Naw...just shallow and stupid...LOL

[@adiaz316]

As a Boulder City resident and someone who loves the lake and river, I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate your content. There's a lot of people doing it nowadays, but you guys do it better than anyone else. Thank you! Hope to catch y'all out on the water.

[@mcqueenx75]

Yea these guys and 'the other me' channel have been covering the lake pretty good.

[@rabidseabee7229]

Hello fellow Coloradan. :p

[@GoferZeroSix]

100%! If I had a houseboat on any of the waterways around them, I'd be thrilled to let them use it anytime they wanted. There's no doubt about it that they are good people with kind souls and amazingly close as a family. They are the genuine article.

[@chrisellis935]

Yes they are down to earth and real

[@23aviatorguy]

Agreed!!

[@pattystephens7152]

As a Mom and G-Ma I love to see you as a young person getting out on the lake, in nature experiencing LIFE with your Dad. You can't learn this stuff in a classroom or from a computer. I hold much respect for your father for his drive to teach you what he knows.

[@heathernu]

I have to second this 100%!

[@paulsuprono7225]

Generational knowledge that needs to be absorbed from that classroom . . . called LIFE ! 😂

[@annettebalerio1846]

My dad served in WWII as a tank mechanic on the front lines. I love learning something new like this. Thank you for sharing this.

[@roostercogburn7243]

Your Dad fought the wrong side. The good guys lost WW2. It's pretty obvious in 2022.

[@SinCityOutdoors]

Wow, that’s amazing 🍻

[@lorchid23]

Much respect and deep appreciation for his service to our country! 💯❣️🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@eddygoodwin7089]

@@RJ-oi3ck why does it sound like bs? My grandmas brothers that I knew served in ww2 and one had a bronze star and a Purple Heart . They are out there maybe dying off now but they aren’t fairy tails.

[@amc3463]

My gramps was a Sherman gunner in pattons 3rd Army 😉

[@frankvaughn7694]

i started watching your channel because of the lake mead content. i am a fresh and salt water fisherman in Massachusetts. i love the simplicity of your cooking and just the straight love and respect y'all have for the places you fish and the fish themselves. we desperately need more wholesome content like you provide thank you.

[@jeffmcdonald101]

Aussie here...we're not only tuning in for your lake updates Sr and Jr... we found you because of them and now we're tuning in because you're great people and it lifts our hearts.

[@frankfranco3626]

It’s this type of living that most of crave but don’t have.

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

As much as the coverage of the lake, its recent changes and all its fun activities, are great content, every single one of your videos show how a father and son should be in the world. Whatever the father did to raise a strong, confident, articulate son should be in a book. It's a shame that people who don't know this family might see them only as part of a particular demographic. Little do these strangers know that this father and son are such good people, admired by thousands.

[@raymondo162]

has he any idea about Dresden..............??

[@stickxxcummings]

Great words I thought the same thing a couple vids ago

[@dudeguy7347]

Yeah definitely. This guy is a role model for fathers and future fathers.

[@TwoPaw-Shapurr]

I disagree. I think its clearly obvious that they are good people. Only a liberal progressive would assume others would "only see them as of a demographic". Which, by the way, is the ACTUAL racist way of thinking 👀 Shame on you

[@dudeguy7347]

@@TwoPaw-Shapurr idk what libs have to do with this guy's comment but ironically every video you ever see of someone saying something racist is a Trump supporter, not a liberal

[@hedkace]

You guys are such great, genuinely good people! The world would be a much better place if more were like you.

[@greta3315]

Great comment. The world would be a much better place if more were like you too

[@hedkace]

@@greta3315 ❤ Thank you kindly! So nice to see some positivity. Much appreciated and hope you have a lovely day. Cheers greta.

[@wllwll-zh7ig]

Amen!

[@jerryhinds6009]

Agree with your thoughts and comment. Their videos make my heart smile! I use to go out to lake mead in the 80's, w/my parents & my 2 sisters. My Dad had his boat docked at "Temple Bar Resort". These videos are awesome and very nostalgic! ✌️❤️🙏

[@55379_ancient_trees]

Agreed!

[@TheRicardoSanchez]

So much appreciation for your good father-son relationship and the sort of down-to-earth American normalcy that has been lost everywhere else. Junior is a model young dude. If there were more of him we might have some hope for the future. Good job senior being a good dad.

[@bandida6476]

I love you're channel, because I love the outdoors, especially fishing. But I love the fact Senior, you are a wonderful hands on Father, you can tell by the way you're Son is an Awesome JR. We need more Dads to be involved like you, this world would be such a better place. CHEERS TO YOU BOTH!

[@pattih2732]

I found you guys a while back and as a mom that raised my son alone, I admire your father son relationships with your boys. I wish every child had their dad in their lives, had positive adventures, educational and a wholesome upbringing with them. I’m thrilled to watch your family, keep up the wonderful work you’re doing! By the way, I’ve never seen a live tilapia, only seen them as a frozen sliced meat lol!

[@ninanicolai7170]

Raising him right! A proficient smart young man. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family.

[@MsNikkibaaby]

THIS! I can’t say it enough, he is a role model for fathers out there.

[@glen3257]

I do not want this to come across wrong. You may wish your son had his father in his life, but If he was not in his life there is a reason. Never discount your role in your son's life as a mother, mentor, and moral compass. God bless.

[@pattih2732]

@@glen3257 yes, understandably, there was a very good (bad person) reason, but my comment was more about pointing out how dads should be, used to be more like than the past few decades and mostly because of drugs, government being dumb and so on. This is a very good dad and needs to be recognized and honored. As I mentioned, every child deserves that.

[@susanallison183]

Great observation about this family and the father, sons relationship, really textbook example.

[@Drmobius]

Junior, you are so eloquent and well spoken, I love watching these videos. I used to live in Vegas but never went far from the city. It is bittersweet seeing all the outdoor life I missed out on, especially knowing I will probably never see lake mead like I did when I was a kid. Thank you for your updates and all the effort you put into the videos.

[@Hogscraper]

Came for a Lake Mead update and stayed for the cool history chat and fishing. Worth a sub, you guys are awesome!

[@jagitlittlepill5863]

Man I'm jealous. I would love to have my dad to spend so much quality time together. The both of you spend as much time with each other as possible time goes fast. I am really happy for you guys not jealous. I can see the love you have for one another, makes me think there's still hope for our future. Sir thank you for service I appreciate the time an sacrifice you put in for us for your country, for the USA. God bless you and yours my friend,..

[@floridagal150]

The underwater footage of the boat with music was surreal. The D-Day footage and your respect for our troop's who fought for us is honorable. What's even more interesting is, are their many more hidden mysteries deeper and will they continue to surface. Y'all are doing a great job. Thank you.

[@davidwhitten3596]

My grandfather was a coxswain on a Higgens boat from the USS SAMUEL CHASE. He made twelve runs into Omaha beach on D-day taking the 1st Infrantry (The Big Red One) ashore. The picture they show in their video came from a photographer aboard one of the Higgens boats off the CHASE.

[@robertfish6617]

What’s great is to see a father in his kids doing things together. In a world of people running wild, you bring a sense of peace and balance. Thank you for your top quality videos and especially thanks for being good people.

[@432b86ed]

As a Nor Cal native, one of the most unforgettable things that I've experienced in my 60 years would have to be my trip to France, the Normandy beach head, and especially the Cemetery with headstones as far as the eye can see. If you ever get the chance to go, I also HIGHLY recommend that you take at least a day to see the amazing Mont-Saint-Michel. It is worth the trip all by itself. Happy trails my friends.

[@fuzzydice1393]

Both of my grandfathers served in WW2. My uncles and brother have also served. I myself have served forward in OIF. For y'all to take the time out of your day to film the boat and to talk about it's part in history is appreciated by me beyond measure. I realize that it may seem a trivial thing, but to me, it means everything. Thank you.

[@bettydamnboop3030]

Thank you for your service.

[@robertcleary8344]

great to see such a good Dad with his boys. you guys are a super positive example to everyone. much love !!!

[@ralphholiman7401]

I'd loved the "It's hot and your wearing black and jeans." "It's my style" sounded just like me talking to my son!

[@chasingthetwins7951]

New subscriber here - I’ve visited Lake Mead before so tuned in for updates on it, but after watching a few of your videos I appreciate your channel even more - respectful, family based, good wholesome content - keep it up, the world needs more of this ❤️🇨🇦

[@mmatalk3817]

My grandfather was in the war he was in the US Navy he would never speak about what happened, there was a lot of damage that occurred in him, Thank you for promoting positive messages about servicemen and their equipment also senior thank you for your service! Great videos keep up the great work!

[@gym_bob]

My father probably helped launch those boats. He was on the Cruiser Augusta at Normandy, Casablanca and Souther France. As a kid, I loved hearing his war stories!...........I love these videos! They move right along, keeping my interest with content that we want to see! Congratulations father and son! You are doing everything right!.....God Bless

[@Enjoythepour]

I love the way y’all started the whole Lake Mead interest. The way you are together as family. The history you teach us. The fun that you have. The respect, unconditional love you continue to show. And who will ever forget the GREAT CRAIG RESCUE, and follow up!! Please keep it up. 😊. Where are your 🐊 crocs?

[@jill6979]

No crocs in vegas

[@bigbadjohn2543]

If you think about how many people like myself are here watching your videos and we are witnessing history from the past and now future. It's an awesome feeling. Thank you

[@jg2716]

When I watch their videos, they make you feel like you are hanging out with friends, they explain everything, include us in everything and they are always in good moods, never unhappy, they are a pretty cool Father and Son team 🙂

[@chrisdawson5129]

You guys are true good people, much love here from the UK, I spent most my youth out on the lakes chasing big carp and big pike, always catch and release, no barbs on hooks, we always look after the fish and keep the waters in good health, put the time in to maintain our waterways. Nice to see you guys doing the same 🤘

[@lorijudd2151]

Texas inhabitant here. Wasn't raised here, and I've lived many places around this nation. But I always appreciate boots-on-the-ground observations. You guys are documenting history here. Lake Mead was meant to last generations. I think you are actually seeing it's demise.

[@PNWAffliction]

yeah it'd have to torrential downpour for YEARS + big icepack melts to even start to fill it back up.

[@vivalarazausarmyvet4453]

Scary to see the damage climate change has done across the world.

[@et4615]

@@thisisdumb934 that account is a bot and extremely political.👎

[@zwilkinson2]

This is cause from draining the lake dry via people

[@hendo337]

There have been MANY warm and cold periods throughout history and it had nothing to do with man made carbon releases. Back in the 70s and 80s the same scientists were pushing a new ice age. Over a decade ago Al Gore claimed the coasts would all be underwater by now. Strangely enough beach front property is still selling and insurance companies still insure it. The rains and snows will come again out west. I have been getting torrential rains for nearly 3 years out here in Tennessee. Unless they bust the dam, Lake Mead will hit 1983 levels again. Guaranteed. Everything else is cyclical, doom and gloom is no way to face the future.

[@tiffanywaldron3945]

Even though the water loss is tragic at best, the history it is revealing is amazing. Thank you for respecting historical artifacts and really enjoy your content

[@nigel900]

Tragic is a bit much. It’s a drought, and they come and go. People there will figure out a solution and overcome it… it’s what we do best.

[@adrianh332]

@@nigel900 People don't treat fresh water sources as a resource with nearly enough respect especially considering all life depends on it, from what I can see this drought is so severe what with climate change and all that there's the potential for people in that area completely running out of water.

[@nigel900]

@@adrianh332 Adrian, “people” built an oasis out of a desert… Lake Meade was man made. I have faith in those same “people” to resolve their problems without you or I second guessing them. 👍🏻

[@adrianh332]

@@nigel900 I hope you're right Nigel 👍🏻

[@nigel900]

@@adrianh332 I hope for them I’m right. It will eventually start to rain again… or they’ll resolve it, move or die. That’s about the only options. Godspeed my friend.

[@ezrhino1803]

Been watching you guys for the last few weeks. I'm not sure what I like best about the channel. I tend to thinks its not so much the content but the bonding between father and son and the respect and love you show each other. Keep on truckin guys............Peace

[@kerrysteed1189]

My dad was in the navy during WWII. He was stationed on Guam and his job was to rebuild the engine on the landing crafts. He said after each landing they would do a full rebuild to check for any bullet holes. Thanks for your time keeping us updated.

[@dennisgeroux4483]

My dad was in New Guinea and also in the motor pool during WWII.

[@LosingMyMind13]

That’s awesome! My family and myself are from Guam!

[@TheHopetown]

My friends dad in NC built a fishing boat around two surplus Diesel engines from landing crafts, in the war he told me that when they hit the beach one engine ran full ahead to keep the craft on the beach, when it was time to leave the 2nd engine was put in full reverse to GE the hell out. On D day he was in the engine room awaiting the command for full reverse and manually engaged the engine. Running full ahead sucking sand into the impeller might have been a reason to rebuild a few engines.

[@RissAndCo]

Håfa Adai!!!

[@loose-arrow-garage]

I'm a recent subscriber. As the father of two girls I never got to enjoy the outdoors with them. They weren't interested. So I enjoy watching the father and sons interaction and positive vibes. Junior, I'm really impressed with how well you speak in front of the camera. You're a natural!

[@AlohaChips]

This is too bad about your girls, some of the fondest memories for myself and my sibling (both girls) is of evening hours spent with him exploring, on foot and by bike, the complex trail systems that were near our house, including unofficial trails (unpaved and mostly unmarked). Although by time I was a teen we had moved and the trails there weren't nearly as expansive or exciting as the old house's were!

[@4littlestars2009]

When I first watched one of your videos, it was because of the lake drying up, but what made me subscribe is your family. You guys are such good people with great hearts, and the world could use a LOT more like you guys.

[@kathmandu1575]

Well said - and true.

[@dianeholloway5663]

As much as the coverage of the lake, its recent changes and all its fun activities, are great content, every single one of your videos show how a father and son should be in the world.

[@Tinman97301]

My grandfather was a pilot of one of those landing crafts. He beached 6 times. He was a very quiet man. I was older when I found out why. He told me the only memory that really stuck with him was how red the ocean was from all the blood.

[@strawberrytart321]

What a Hero....

[@Ezekiel903]

@@strawberrytart321 your always so interested in this army shit!! today it's a corrupt tool, nothing more like WW2

[@strawberrytart321]

@@Ezekiel903 Did you mean to say....You're as in you are? Where have you seen that I am always interested in this army sh!t? the comment...What a Hero was not a compliment..I know about the Cannon Fodder corruption...more to come.

[@StofleTheBadger]

Salute to your grandfather! My grandfather’s were both in WWII as well. We must appreciate the freedoms for which they fought for, blessings. 🇺🇸

[@GirlPaintsArt]

😢I’m grateful for his service and sacrifice!!🥰

[@mattschmit1]

Georgia boy here. I've been telling everyone about your channel and the info you share. I, for one, greatly appreciate your dedication to getting the information out. Plus, you've given me a new channel to binge watch. Never thought I'd enjoy watching others fish as much as I do now!

[@hgbugalou]

Jr being interested in WW2 is really cool for someone his age. I started getting interested in it about 10 years ago and there are so many crazy, epic stories and events and learning about them can really make you appreciate what we have today. Those men gave up their lives so we can living in peace. Seeing that old boat in person must have been something!

[@evognayr]

The USA fought the wrong enemy

[@agentorange81]

I was glad to see that ,Im 41 and as a kid with a ww2 obsession I think I was probably the only one but good to know I'm not the last lol

[@hgbugalou]

@@evognayr GTFO with that BS. You are so spoiled by what this country has given, you have zero concept of what an existential crisis and adversity really is. You have the luxury and freedom to have ludicrous opinions like this because of blood shed by American soldiers/marines/sailors/airmen. Don't bother to reply I am not going to read any more from you.

[@IFHSP2]

Ever since I came across you videos by accident, I can’t wait to see the next one. I just gravitate towards watching every minute. Really cool to see a father and son team. Junior, cherish every moment, I wish I did. Stay safe my brothers.

[@pcbeauty2696]

here we are after thousands of years evolving, yet we still as humans know that goodness is what makes us tick. fathers and sons have been doing this for centuries and its still the same. We need to quit looking for exhilaration from our toys and STUFF. Its right there with your family and friends. More men need to spend time with their boys.

[@stevebranch]

You guys are great! My wife and I went to Lake Mead last weekend to see the stuff you have been showing. Thank you both very much! What a great channel and content. Your gamesmanship and ethical fishing and harvesting are appreciated as is your respect for our country and resources.

[@DonnaRatliff1]

Yes, sad. Gov is working hard to take it all away from the people.

[@chrisburnsed6349]

@@DonnaRatliff1 , I agree 100%. F’ing whack job liberals have irreparably ruined this country.

[@TheGrandFanelli]

Beautiful shots of the wreckage. Now I see what you mean when you say,, "Fish love structures." My dad was on one of those boats going onto the beaches at Normandy. Seeing it gives me a renewed appreciation for the sacrifices our WWII veterans made. Thank you!

[@philipmason3218]

I'm one of your UK viewers. You guys make really interesting videos, I especially like the respect you have for the environment and wild life. The issue of rapidly falling water levels is something we all need to be concerned about, obviously for you and the area as a whole it's very worrying. Best wishes to you all 🇬🇧 💷.

[@RileysRocknRacinEnjoynLifeDad]

I stumbled upon you guys a couple weeks ago. I enjoy the Lake Mead documentation especially what shows up after the water receeds. I too am a history buff so the WWII stuff is awesome. The fishing and outdoors are a bonus. I hung around & subscribed because as a father with a teen son, I quickly came to appreciate your relationship and interactions as father/son. It's families like yours that should be celebrated and emulated instead of the trash the media pushes like the Kardashians. No crazy stunts, no sex tapes, no endless sexual relationships and "bastard" children, no bottomless spending, no piss poor role modeling, no drama. Just a father & son living decent lives sharing their passion for life and the outdoors they love. With America crumbling before our eyes it's refreshing to see there are still good people out there.

[@joytitusc3727]

I love your guys' relationship with each other. You both seem like such mellow, compassionate, generous, eloquent guys. I only ran across you 2 when you posted a video about the poor guy stuck out in the mud in his houseboat. I'm sure your viewers numbers skyrocketed after that. Well deserved 😊,!!!

[@TheAreJaySea]

Found your channel because of the lake Mead updates, but staying because your normal content is really good. You keep it down to earth, fun, and informative. Keep up the good work.

[@christophercsm32]

Same here I couldn't have said it better These guys really deserved their new found Fame

[@margieharvey4973]

I agree. Just enjoying your activities and commentary. And the fish looks delicious!

[@loaded4597]

Same here. It's a refreshing video even though it shows how bad lake mead is nowadays. The fact that they will only take home enough to eat shows that this is a well grounded family with high morals. I'm definitely going to enjoy watching their other videos.

[@Bill_Woo]

Same here

[@ChrisTesch87]

My heart actually hurts for that family business. Knowing that they could lose it all as the water drops further. Typical for you guys though, always supporting others, just one of the seasons I was happy to sub.

[@BlueRidgeGuy]

I've really been enjoying your posts & love the father & son interaction. I lived in Las Vegas from '90 - '95 and spent tons of weekends on the lake with our waverunners. It's sad to see the declining state of the lake, but I appreciate your taking time to share it.

[@JimboInTheHouse1]

You guys are the Official Lake Mead news source for me!

[@thetruthhurts5596]

I wish my bond with my dad was as good as yours. I love to see you guys having fun and doing crazy things together thank you for the content giving off good energy

[@lkmcclelland3218]

I really enjoyed the care that you took filming the personnel carrier boat. It is a part of history and you guys are very respectful and that’s great you’ve taught your kids how to approach don’t make waves little tear up the hull and I like the care that you show for Lake Mead. I really enjoy your content thank you for posting.

[@Okapi.LuckyFeather]

We are always interested in your videos. Our family who has only visited there in high water times of the 80’s are amazed at the changes and the findings at the bottom of Lake Mead. We love how you give back to the community as well. You are the best of what we have seen ay Lake Mead.

[@sandrahamel1021]

You guys are an awesome pair! Love the fact that you both are keeping everyone informed of the dwindling water levels of Lake Mead & actually showing us the depletion. Im here in Manitoba Canada, watching your videos, just astonished at how quickly the water is dropping, its unreal! Keep at it & take care out there!!

[@rachelgrace2014]

I admire the way you and your son are so close. You have raised a very intelligent and respectable young man. Young men that age don’t care about fishing, spending time out doors with their dads. I just started watching your videos, and I love them. Thank you.

[@toddblackburn2920]

What an awesome video. Brings back memories of the stories my grandfather told me when I was a young child. He was with the 6th Marines that fought in the Pacific and we'd be out fishing he'd start talking about landing on beaches in the LCVP(Higgins boat). Thanks for sharing

[@dna3930]

Congratulations fella's, you've hit the news. Hopefully your own show some day. Don't worry the good people in the world will love you!

[@Standub]

To me this video is the best so far: great camera work and editing, with so many great things packed in 17 minutes, while father & son are sharing thoughts and have fun - absolutely heartwarming. I've been watching you since the first drought video went viral, and the videos have been improving in storytelling and content quality ever since - you can also tell by views and likes I'm not the only one feeling this way.

[@timford3599]

I'm having exactly the same experience. SCO Videos just keep getting better production wise and more interesting from the story telling/narration point of view.

[@benjaminmanns7996]

Amen Soundmail! Couldn't have said it better myself. Keep up the good work gentlemen! Keep doing what you love because you are truley blessed at it.

[@justinplowman2626]

I’m from Pennsylvania and I keep an eye out on the water level there. I stumbled on to your videos and I really like you guys. You’re everything I thought was lost in humanity. Respect and caring for your fellow man. Supporting local businesses and the respect your kids have I just appreciate. My sons are the same way. Keep up the good work and good luck out there. I’d love to come out and fish with you guys for a few days. Anyway God bless brother.

[@railroaderreddoor76]

My grandfather told me about his experience on that boat. It was one of the most terrifying experiences no person should have to go through that nightmare.

[@miguelr6989]

What’s the history on it?

[@Hunter-nb5bj]

@@miguelr6989 Higgins boats were used for landing military troops for invasions. His grandfather might have been on one of the boats on Dday or something similar. That would be a horrible experience getting shot at and having people die all around you.

[@sarahstrong7174]

@@Hunter-nb5bj Unbearable!

[@lynnscott8286]

My father ran a PT boat in the pacific. Never would talk about his experience

[@gunners4129]

To have survived that legitimately takes God's hand. Odds of walking away were like drawing a winning lottery number

[@schumanndrake9166]

Hello from KC! Been watching last month or so--you guys have great hearts. So nice to see son and dad together--my boys are 16 and 13. You have your memories encapsulated forever on YT. I have been following Lake Mead since last summer and you capture amazing images. Thanks for the entertainment and education. Absolutely crazy to see just how fast this beautiful lake is evaporating right before our eyes. Much love, guys, and I wish you and yours continued success and prosperity.

[@markalan7552]

My father in law fished Lake Mead for years before the water levels went so far down. I had the pleasure of fishing with him more than once. Thank you for a trip down memory lane.

[@jamesdesanders5618]

Thank you for the history lesson!!! You guys did a fantastic job!!!! You should be proud of yourselves for all the updates and info you've put on KZbin!! Keep it up guys!!

[@victorsandoval3083]

I rarely leave comments but I had to let you guys know how much I enjoy your channel, I just found your channel a couple of months ago and I just love the family dynamic you all show most of all, You can really tell that these young men were raised correctly, Just a lovely. awesome family and great videos every time, You have a new fan for life!

[@mrlee9213]

I was thinking about giving you a true taste of the youtube comment section experience. But I have thought better and just want to say. Thank you for supporting one of my favourite channels with your comment

[@timford3599]

Greetings from Tucson Az. Congrats on your growing channel. It's become one of my favorites for outdoor exploration. Keep it up Sr. & Jr. you're doing a great job and a service to those of us living in the southwest where we depend so heavily on Colorado River Water. PS; This episode is your best yet (along with the video showing the rescue of Craig's beached houseboat.) That one was a REAL Humanitarian effort! Please keep up the great work. I'll be WATCHING. Cheers, Tim

[@jadasantatv6101]

Love seeing wholesome father son content. Outdoors loving life. That’s what it’s about

[@STHFGDBY]

That ww2 boat was once under 140 feet of water. Divers use to dive on it to explore it. Now its on the surface. That is so devastating how much Lake Mead has shrunk.

[@dhimanbhana3825]

Amazingly educational, you both are absolute natural presenters. A real joy to watch, always feels like I’m there alongside. Thank you both for all the good you do from what we see and for the huge % of hard work that we don’t, a huge shout out from NZ.

[@robertshaw5914]

Great vid! Awsome to see father/son combo having fun, being genuine to the moment and smiling while taking time in together!

[@craiglaney8430]

The world needs more people like you guys. You seem kind and down to earth guys. I love cooking almost anything on my Blackstone grill, especially fish. Keep the videos coming.

[@jimtait6263]

You guys have a great channel, not just what you are showing everyone but the respect you show to everyone and everything you come into contact with. It’s nice to see and hear respect again. Keep doing what you do and we will keep watching.

[@meishajames7273]

What a great family. You guys are doing an amazing job! Very proud of you guys and the work you do. Keep it up and may tons of blessings and success come your way. Your family deserves and has earned it!

[@lynnsallberg4316]

I'm a Swedish mother of four boys. I find your videos very heartwarming to watch, because of your beautiful father-son relation. I follow the Lake Mead situation/draught from Sweden- your channel is very informative🙏. Thank you for showing us!

[@wrifraff]

I haven't been fishing in years, not since going out with my dad when I was a kid. These videos make me want to dust off the tacklebox and go hit the lake! I know there's a bit of a learning curve, but that's all part of the fun of it. Thank you guys for posting awesome content!

[@michaelmccauley14]

I'm in Hiram Georgia, I've been telling everyone for a few years about the water problems out west, so now you guys are showing everyone about it, I just started watching you guys and y'all are actually doing like a public service,so keep up the good work,your fishing videos aare great too

[@countrybumkiniii9003]

I have a friend that works for intelligence agency and he says all over the country is getting initiated with salt water as fresh water is getting harder and harder to find. He said he doesn’t understand why there isn’t more plants all around coasts to turn salt water into drinking water.

[@chrissmith7730]

Ur right up the road from me. I'm in Warner robins.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

love you guys, don't ever give the haters attention about anything , I love your content, every thing you put out I watch and enjoy , it is honestly very valuable to me because my own life is full of stress and not very happy so watching you guys fish and explore and cook fish is something that really makes me feel relaxed.

[@c2thew]

Love what you guys are doing with this channel. Not only are you keeping tabs of the water level but you are showing support to the local businesses. Great vlog and I hope California figures out the water issues asap

[@NickAndCaroline]

I’m a lake mead subscriber! But this channel seems like great material a family could watch together. Kudos to that! It’s rare to find content that’s actually interesting and family oriented without being a bunch of memes and internet trends/junk food.

[@chalillofviso8980]

Of course! No coursing. No drama like a lot of you tubers...just simple humble guys!🙂

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

Agreed. Wholesome entertainment is our jam (and considered uncool - as if I care), and this fits the bill 🙂🙂

[@cowprogrammer]

You guys positively deliver THE best Lake Mead content. I like how you show Lake Mead and all that's being revealed without disturbing the formerly submerged boats, etc; unlike other channels. Keep up the good work!

[@mcqueenx75]

Eh "the other me" does better and without the animal killings. Oh and the other me found the higgins boat surfacing first.

[@johnchedsey1306]

When I was a kid, we had a mountain stream right behind our house so my grandpa used to take me fishing for trout. It's really a down to earth experience to catch something and have it for dinner just a few hours later. Also, as a resident of Tucson, I am feeling the same heat pain as you guys! Bring back the monsoon!

[@TheKoollatina]

Awesome video and very informative. Great coverage also !!!

[@katenelson5584]

My hats off to you guys. Love seeing the effort you all put in to your channel. Senior, you are amazing how you have raised such an awesome young man! The compassion you have for others shows through. You guys should go on a road trip to Minnesota. Show my hubby and his bro how to fish. Lol they talk too much and scare the fish away. Will keep watching. Kate Nelson in Little Falls Mn

[@playbassken]

You guys are doing a great job at showing us how Lake Mead is doing and we pray it comes back to the levels we've seen before. However, I feel it's going to continue to decline and that is very sad to see. I love Las Vegas and it hurts to see this amazing lake seemingly die off. Conservation is so key right now. Pray for rain.

[@denisebenedict6102]

I love you guys for all the cool info you always bring to your videos, but I’m especially impressed with JR’s love of WW2 history!! I’m such a history buff myself, as my grandpa served in WW2 on both Guam and Iwo Jima. He saved currency from both places and brought it home with him, ( among other things… like the Willys Jeep he drove). and I still treasure it to this day.

[@weshallbesaved5137]

My father was captured off of a boat like that in Japan, for 4 years he was a POW. They wrote a book in later life about their experiences, after four years of eating only rice and having milk and meat only twice a year...he weighed 108 lbs...it was a hard 4 years...but he made it....and here am I..

[@Hey367Lo]

Thank you for your family’s service.

[@Stacey505]

Thank your dad for his service 🙏

[@soyounoat]

Thank you for sharing this story. Your father's service and sacrifice, as well as many others, will be remembered for the freedom they brought to us.

[@weshallbesaved5137]

@@Hey367Lo how sweet..he has went in to his heavenly reward...but I still like to share to keep his memory honored. Thank you.

[@MrCarrizojim]

@@weshallbesaved5137 he is 96, not dead, sorry, he’ll go over 100, he’s pretty healthy

[@wehvacwehvac5612]

Please tell your father how proud I am of him for always being a great Dad, spending time with you is so awesome and special in these days, have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend!!...

[@Olds_Gold]

You know, I don't even like to fish. But I like watching a father and son bonding over a similar interest.. I wish my dad and I could do the same. I guess I would have liked fishing, if my dad would have brought me out on the lake. You two are awesome. Thank you for the content

[@ibgoho]

Great video guys, love the updates on Mead. Pro tip - put a tablespoon or two of olive oil on that griddle before adding the butter to prevent the butter from browning/burning.

[@silviaturean5387]

I’m a new viewer. Your videos are so interesting!! Lake Mead updates, exploring the WWII boat + interesting facts, great fishing + how to cook it! I love how respectful you are to the lake, other boaters, the local businesses & to each other ❤️. Many kudos to Sr as a father & head of the family! God bless you!

[@salvadormendez8743]

Great content. It’s sad to see the lakes water levels going down. My family lives on a lake mead and Hollywood blvd. and they miss being able to take the boat out to Lake mead. I lived in the same area for a year and enjoyed the lake. Thank you again for updating us!!!

[@ThacMan]

My Grandfather was part of one of the landing parties on D-Day. The stories from his experience with that day and the Higgins boat (LCPV) is something seared into my memory. My Dad served on the USS Enterprise during the Vietnam War as an A-6 Intruder mechanic.

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

I served on the USS Enterprise in Vietnam for the Westpac cruise of 1972-3. I was in VAQ131 an EA6B Prowler squadron out of Whidbey Island, WA. The base had several A6 Intruder squadrons.

[@RealCassandraSaturn]

Washingtonian here, I always have visited those giant ships docked near Tacoma they're great pieces of the history as well.

[@Experiment.626]

I have a similar relationship with my father it’s a blessing to have good family you guys are a great team and kind folk much love and respect!

[@scottmiller3905]

Hey guys, I'm a big fan and love watching your videos. I especially like and enjoy the relationship the two of you share. You guys get along so well and it's so nice to see that I appreciate what you guys are doing and I'm pretty sure most people are too. I bet most people follow you guys because of the relationship you share. Thank you

[@nickelskevin9033]

Love your videos. I would have liked some content of the B 52 bomber. Keep up the FAMILY content.

[@catherineblinsky674]

Your son seems like such a fine young man. Pleasant, intelligent and articulate. He' s a credit to you Dad! Thanks for your videos.

[@claymonsterpottery]

I’m not just interested in news about the lake… I also really enjoy the sincerity and adventures you and your dad have. Thanks for your videos! Does the fish have bones when you fillet it? Looks so delicious!

[@josephvanwie6706]

They fillet them to remove the bones.

[@DFbuck]

Y’all are doing a fantastic job with reporting water levels! It’s a sad situation for a lot of people.. Thanks for your accurate reporting. I think the solution is constant prayer for rain.. God bless guys! STG

[@isctony]

Tuning in from England, it's been interesting to keep tabs with you guys on the level of the river and the stuff that comes to the surface!

[@jcam783]

Shout out to you guys from Bethlehem, PA . I heard Lake Mead was getting low . Hoping and praying that a substantial amount of rain replenishes that situation out there real soon . Great video gentlemen.

[@christinahall2301]

I hadn't watched your channel before the Lake Mead videos. I'm glad that you guys are out there and making these videos. You do great at keeping up on the Lake Mead water levels. What really got me to hit that subscribe button was watching you help that guy get his boat back in the water with Heavy D and his crew. This world has made me feel like there are no good people in the world anymore, but watching that feat selflessness for someone else made me see that there are still some good people out there. Keep it up! Love the content. Love the relentless acts of kindness just providing us with these videos.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

How 👋how are you doing?

[@olmanzomby7718]

I salute you both for your unique father and son(s) relationship as documentarist on the happenings and discovery's of Lake Mead. I, personally, never been there, but would like to one day and hopefully shake the hands (and have a cold one with) who brought all this into the light of Lake Mead. Good job and smartly done! From one Veteran to another...out freaking' standing!

[@tonytavary3388]

I really appreciate y'all spotlighting the Higgins boat. My grandpa drove Higgins boats in the Pacific in WWII transporting Marines and soldiers to the beaches. His ship was the USS War Hawk (AP-168).

[@kerrysteed1189]

Our dad's may have bumped into each other on Guam. Mine was there repairing the boats.

[@davidwhitten3596]

My grandfather was a coxswain on a Higgens boat from the USS SAMUEL CHASE (APA-26). He made twelve runs into Omaha beach on D-day taking the 1st Infantry (The Big Red One) ashore.

[@b.walker5955]

First view of your content. ANY Person of your generation with a passion and desire to learn more about WWII...and never let that story die, is A TOP SHELF QUALITY Patriot to me. Watching as you spoke so respectfully of the Higgins boat design paid homage to every boot that exited that boat-many would realize that was their last ride, in a matter of minutes. The Higgins boat would carry troops (36 on each or a combo of Jeep and less men) onto Omaha Beach in France for the Normandy landings, In Africa and throughout the Pacific. Our heroic Marine Corps’ Island hopping campaign would not have been possible, without the Higgins. Dwight Eisenhower would say without the LCVP (land craft vehicle personnel) "the whole strategy of the war would have been different". 2400 Brave Americans took their last breath on Omaha, NEVER FORGET. ~ Well Done Sin City.

[@SinCityOutdoors]

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