THE TENT. Opening Fishing 2024. "The Movie." Fishing. Campfires. Bike riding. Dogs are up with us.

The 2024 Minnesota fishing opener at The Tent. Melissa and I are up with the dogs. Catching fish. Visiting the Backwoods Cabin with my Dad. Campfires and campfire cooking. Beautiful northern lights. Riding bikes.
Link to the bike video that has links to look at them. • Putting E Bikes togeth...

[@sandrasherritt9708]

Joe! My friend! My significant OTHER whom I’ve known for 53 years, and whom I was married to for a time and whom has been my housemate for the approximately last 20 years passed away one week ago yesterday! Now, as I watch your familiar video once again, I am feeling softly embraced by the family feeling that I get when enjoying your company. I thank you for sharing your life with me and many others! It surely means a whole lot! Especially when your heart has a crack in it and the house feels strange! ❤️‍🩹

[@sandrasherritt9708]

I LOVE watching you unpack the groceries!

[@paulas_lens]

Oh Sandra, I am sorry for your loss. May you be surrounded by many joys that comfort you.

[@sandrasherritt9708]

Thank you so much! ♥️

[@kathyhennigan7807]

My heart and I am sure many others go out to you for your loss. Thank you for sharing.

[@NorthernSeclusion]

That is super sad Sandra. I am so sorry and I say prayers for you. Thank you so much for commenting and for watching the videos. You have been a long time subscriber and I appreciate that. I am at a loss for words for what you are going through. I have sat here looking at this comment now for over 10 minutes trying to figure out what to say, so all I am going to do is tell you exactly what i told Melissa when I read this... "Oh No, that F'ing sucks" and I did not abbreviate my words. Email me if you want to talk more Sandra. Thank you for always watching. [e-mail]

[@northernexplorin5795]

It makes my night when you come out with these one hour plus videos.

[@mississippioutpost2895]

Your Dad is Awesome, I lost my parents during the pandemic. Spend as much time as possible with your Dad. Awesome Fella. ❤

[@marianfrances4959]

Condolences. 🇨🇦

[@judyl5260]

Sorry for your loss..Judy So Calif

[@elteescat]

Your dad is so creative and talented!

[@scottshultz8443]

Finally found the time to watch this video. Enjoyed every minute. Your Dad is quite the artist.

[@jeaneelmlund5248]

Your dad is so talented!! He makes lovely things.

[@eyema_pierat8993]

Your dad is a treasure - thanks for sharing your interactions with him. Those bird houses are wonderful!

[@WiRenegade]

I smile ear to ear every time his dad is on here. The knowledge and skill gentleman has learned during his time on this big blue marble is amazing and thank your for sharing it with us.

[@debcross2335]

My biggest love was going fishing with my hubby from North Dakota to Alabama . I miss it a lot.❤❤❤❤

[@anitathomas703]

Father does such outstanding beautiful work.

[@craigporter5364]

Great way to spend a cold rainy day in Alaska thanks again Joe for another great video

[@bigdavesoutdoors9761]

My Dad is 88 and still is in his wood shop everyday making cheese boards and other handmade stuff for craft shows. Very nice birdhouses. Your dad and my dad would be friends. We call my dad ole stumpy after a few digits fell victim to his saw over the past few year. I CHERISH everyday spent with mom n dad❤

[@CutandShoot5x5]

That is so awesome Brother!!!!

[@gabeanprepper8409]

I want to thank you for the work you put in the videos. A little piece of nature is great for the mental health of truck drivers who only get a few days a year to enjoy the outdoors!!! Thanks again and shout out to all the drivers who keep this country moving.

[@MrLandonL]

My favorite channel! Thanks for always bringing us along Joe! God Bless!

[@randallreece3636]

Always love to see and hear your dad....such a treasure.

[@Lambmit]

You are so fortunate to be able to spend time with your dad. I lost my dad in 2021 due to cancer. Watching you do things with your dad brings me happy memories with my dad.

[@whiskybent100]

Your dad has a great soul

[@bellsmountainadventures4917]

Your father is such an amazing craftsman with his wood work

[@pamelathornton70]

Such a lovely couple and a delightful video. Thank you!

[@robertashner-rf4bi]

Another awesome video Joe. Thanks to you and Melissa for taking us along once again for the fishing opener. And still can't figure out why people are leaving negative comments, that just baffles me.

[@henryleslievermont6004]

Opening Fishing video ! :) The northern lights to boot...Enjoyed

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Thanks Joe and Melissa! I know y’all had a great time! Love the birds!

[@codytaylor2194]

Your dad is awesome you can tell he is a true craftsman...his wood work is not something you see everyday!..it would be awesome to see a video of all your dads big bucks and there storys maby have your dad reminisce them memories...i love hearing old huntin stories and looks like your father has a whole book!

[@georgeburke6108]

I've never seen anyone more obsessed with the weather.

[@NorthernSeclusion]

50 degrees here at the house right now. Cloudy and raining. It has rained 1.09 inches so far today with an expected 0.68 inches yet to come before midnight. Flash flood warnings in some places with some severe storm and possible tornado threats in southern Minnesota. Tomorrows high is only 59 degrees after a low tonight of 48. Windy tomorrow and cloudy but on Thursday we have a chance at a peek of the sun but more rain comes in for Friday. Feel free to email me for the full 10 day. Lol.

[@janebrown4319]

@@NorthernSeclusion 🤣🤣🤣 He asked for that!!

[@kenhagen7718]

Weather and eating.

[@kenh8925]

You are fortunate. At your age, I had already lost both my parents. Enjoy every second you have with them.

[@TamaraChaos]

Simply gorgeous. Thank you. You've given me ideas for my upcoming movie.

[@AZJH8374]

I'm so happy that your dad lets you video. Come on grandma. Let Joe video you! We've known for YEARS that you don't want to be videoed, but at least FOR YOUR gr & great grandchildren. Please wonderful grandma & mom to Joe. Our best & beloved KZbinr!! The children deserve it!!❤❤❤God bless you and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jacobcoop8834]

That’s beautiful job your dad has done and your tent is very neat job real job hall have done

[@johnl8996]

I know making these videos is not easy and takes a lot of your time, but I can speak for all of us when I say thanks for the hard work! Your videos are the perfect addition to my Sunday evening.

[@NorthernSeclusion]

Thank you John. I appreciate your comment.

[@margaretamburgey3311]

​@@NorthernSeclusionlove your show

[@dst6619]

Great video Joe! Always enjoy the "opener"👍👍

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Joe, Melissa, and Joe's Dad. Really enjoyed the time spent with your father, he is an artist using wood and stone for his work which is awesome. She did it again, you need to pay more attention to her fishing tricks lol. You both did a great job fishing and had an enjoyable time on opening 2024. Couldn't have asked for better conditions and perfect for the Northern Lights show. Really appreciate your taking us along . Fred.

[@jamestrowbridge29]

I haven't watched in a while, last time I watched, your dad had just had surgery. Glad to see he's doing well. I'll bet you are glad you met Melissa. It's hard to be alone in life.

[@paulirvine6336]

oh shit no lollollol stunning fish that was , excellent watch as always joe thankyou

[@achubananoia]

Nice treat for a slow Sunday! Thank you as always for sharing your little piece of paradise sir!

[@marygordon3032]

Hey Joe I just love your Dad’s cabin and the new things he’s doing, and FISH MAGNET MELISSA IS THE BOMB. Y’all ROCK Joe and thanks for sharing this movie! 👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯🎣🎣🎣

[@REB65]

👍👍 Thanks Joe and God bless y’all 🙏✌️

[@colleenG.]

I love the boat rides you give us. Its almost like we are in the boat!!! Thank you....

[@user-uo4hw9ef1b]

Your father's place is PRICELESS!

[@outpostcamp]

I always look forward to seeing your dad’s place. He’s got such imagination and creativity. Does such nice work. Opening day for fishing and elk season are definitely days to look forward to here also. Thanks, from Hells Canyon Frank.

[@sarastewart358]

Bikes look like a blast a nice addition to the fun at the tent

[@ferraritrip]

Love seeing your dad and you spend time together!

[@lcook0825]

I absolutely love the stuff you and your dad make. Those birdhouses are beautiful.😊

[@LorenzoOliverOutdoors]

Beautiful work by your Dad once again. Love the bird houses!!

[@seansmith3747]

Essentially a private lake. No neighbors. What an unbelievably perfect place to hit the reset button

[@sherrythomas552]

I love the tent videos, the lake is beautiful and looks so peaceful. I hope you catch plenty of fish!

[@LorenzoOliverOutdoors]

Not sure what's after a Master Craftsman but he is definitely more than a Master Craftsman! Legend

[@lifeonabuget]

Love your videos as always. Looks like you two had fun.

[@simplymeconnie4003]

I loved seeing Melissa pull up with the dogs and seeing Annie so excited. Then watching Joanie settle right in like "Ahh.. finally get to relax!"

[@leekillman802]

Already know this will be good. Joe back at the tent after a prolonged recovery. Melissa taking him to the cleaners catching fish. I got my adult beverage and two hours of quiet.

[@RichardL7836]

Talk about timing. I'm looking forward to watching.

[@sternthomas]

Next time you see your daddy, tell him I love his birdhouse is them are beautiful. I wish I was that talented.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

We are blessed in Georgia with freshwater fishing season and deer hunting. Fishing is Open year round with no restrictions on all species. 12 deer tags per hunter with a 3 month season. My husband and grandson filled all.their 24 tags last season. Lot of folks in need got alot of free venison. :)

[@garylakin2384]

thank you Joe and Melisa love the tent videos, can't get enough of them!!

[@mac972]

Strong man your Dad

[@Pattycakez1000]

I just love your videos. It’s so beautiful at the tent 😊

[@ronaldstarrett1957]

Loved the video Joe and Melissa. Loved you making a cup of tea for your lady Joe. Good example for all men.

[@rugermossberg9221]

Just got home from work... heated up some pulled pork...cracked open a 🍺...and saw this was on. Going to be a great night...thanks Joe!

[@frankgurnzel5255]

Thanks for posting this video,, had my left foot amputated,,and have been in rehab for 2 months so far... where I'm at has no water near it ... very nice to hear the spring peepers...thanks

[@NorthernSeclusion]

Get well soon Frank. Thank you for commenting.

[@kenhagen7718]

Looks like the dock needs a little TLC. Great video Joe

[@jonnorton9720]

So no nice seeing all the dogs at the tent,they look like their really enjoying it there.,🐕🐕‍🦺🦮

[@bigbake3306]

Thats some good livin right there!!!!

[@bigguy7618]

What a fun lake that would be for a serious fisherman! Untouched

[@catlockhart6965]

If I was your parents I would spend my entire summers at the cabin. What a wonderful place !

[@mississippioutpost2895]

Lake looking Beautiful, Joe. Wishing I was there. 😅

[@nojnoj3069]

Woohoo!..... actually Woohoo x2!!

[@ac2-rm141]

Nice video, enjoyed watching, and thank you.

[@nelsonmiller-oe7co]

Good to see your dad he looks so good. You are blessed with great Genes. Great video.

[@bruceneece3636]

Tell Dad the birdhouse tree is amazing his imagination is out of this world.

[@NorthernSeclusion]

I am sure he will watch this video and read your comment. Thank you.

[@robertpirovane88]

Your dad is doing great

[@davidhawes4461]

one of my favorite videos! thanks for including us! the northern lights were amazing! love when the both of you fish , my wife always out fishes me Ha Ha !

[@cindyblair1283]

It all looks safe Joe! Enjoy your time with Mellisa and the E bikes. Good luck on the fishing and can’t wait to see what you and Mellisa make to eat. Thanks for sharing❤️

[@lscblackwell9202]

These tent videos just bring me such joy! The boat motor takes me back to my childhood when we spent weekends at our grandparents lake house. We had a fishing boat very similar to this one and the sound just reminds me of wonderful times spent at the lake. The peepers, too! Fishing, water skiing, swimming...what a wonderful time we always had at the lake despite the sunburns and mosquitoes! Thanks for sharing, Joe. Glad you and Melissa got to go to the tent and the weather cooperate. Always enjoy seeing the dogs, too! Looking forward to your next adventure. Y'all take care and be safe!

[@craiggodfrey639]

Awesome vid Joe, absolutely an enjoyable watch, cheers best regards Craig 😊

[@franklyterrence4860]

Nice Minnow "Bucket"!

[@markhabeck6614]

Lake looked super on trial ride amazing motor started so easy.

[@andrea6421]

Wow! I get ribeyes all the time here in Michigan, I won’t pay over $10 for 1. $30 is outrageous! Great video, Melissa seems like a lovely young lady 😊

[@kerryrafferty6990]

Thanks for the video Joe! One of these years you might have to upgrade to a new piece of romex for the boat! Love it!

[@scotthambrick7928]

Hey Joe it's good to see Dad doing good he is a man with a lot of work left to do ,its awesome to see him with so much ambition keep going Dad the brid house look fabulous 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheUnit305]

Great Tent video!

[@karad8]

I can’t wait to have this on today as I play and do chores with my 2 year old. He’s going to LOVE this as will i

[@yragtgov]

Fun relaxing times. Spent many openers on Big Winnebgosh. Back in the day good walleye times. And beer batter fries.

[@robmetcalfe8902]

Love this video dude your my kind of people

[@deerslayer9point]

Awesome video! Thanks for taking us along

[@steveandjacquie]

Great video again Joe. Git a kick out of how when Melissa was doing the fish count. You managed to edit out the final score 😂 you two are great!

[@homeblessedhome]

Your father’s cabin is so cozy and nice. Can you live there all year round? Boy, I would.

[@giannibenvenuto2253]

Great video Joe. The bikes are awesome also. Thanks for sharing

[@lucillekenney8311]

Oh wow what a show those Northern Lights are! Thanks for sharing!

[@jeffallen6191]

Well, despite the news coverage at least we know that there are some sane folks still in Minnesota. My grandparents owned a place on Buffalo Lake and my uncle still lives outside of the Twin cities. You can't help but wonder what the heck people in that state are drinking. Pretty sure my grandparents are rolling over in their graves these days. Anyway, thanks for posting these peaceful and enjoyable videos. Living vicariously through you...

[@Rguy744]

I love seeing your Dad and your tent video's ty good sir.

[@skruloos1]

I love seeing joannie..

[@TonyGeneseo]

Don’t recall ever seeing “ The Movie “ for opening fishing. But I was happy to see that was the title for sure ! Northern lights were amazing here in northern Maine too ! But only got that Friday night. Cloudy next few nights. Take care

[@NorthernSeclusion]

Usually I split this video into 2 parts and the first part prior to Melissa getting to The Tent I put on Joe and Zach Survival. This year I just kept it all as one and therefor it was long enough to be "The Movie."

[@pamelar5868]

What an enjoyable watch! Thanks Joe and Melissa!

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

I can't wait for this years deer season tent videos

[@Alastair6]

I love the long tent videos! Makes me feel like I'm almost there. Thanks, Joe.

[@franklyterrence4860]

Wow, the Water is so smooth!

[@JeffK1962]

Nice fish, great to see your dad. I wish I had that chance yet. Tell him we loved his talents with all his work on the bird houses. Love his style. Great to see the tree going down didn't do to bad of damage. Great weekend. Thanks for sharing

[@64mrbuddy]

Nice, thanks Joe!

[@CraigArndt]

Northern pike are absolutely delicious. That was a huge pike.

[@jimsenjem8759]

Joe, you work hard even when you’re not home!

[@roberthathaway7958]

Love the bikes the view looks like a great place for a ride I’d like to get one

[@NorthernSeclusion]

Click on the link in the description of this video to watch the initial bike video. The links are in that videos description so you can see the details.