GIANT TROUT Fishing in the MOUNTAINS!!! SOLO Backpacking! (Catch, Cook, Camp pt.2)

In this solo catch cook camp episode, I go Mountain Trout fishing in a pristine, high altitude alpine lake, then return to a lake where I've been solo camping to catch a PB Giant Trout! Enjoy this Rainbow Trout Catch & Cook, mushroom foraging and solo backpacking adventure! This is also part 2 of the adventure.
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[@NWFishingSecrets]

THANK YOU everyone for enjoying this 2-Part series!!! I am headed deep into the mountains as I write this, to climb the highest mountain lakes I’ve been to in over 18 years… The content is going to be INSANITY up there 🏔🏕🐐 I’ll be out of reception, but WILL read as many comments on this video as I can when I return! Leave a like as well, it helps a ton. Love you guys and see you all soon!!!!🔥🐻

[@caelanrobinson3353]

Fish on!

[@50352530]

Fish on!

[@shparc1]

Don’t leave the MRE sitting flat. Especially if the cooking element is on top of the pouch the water will rest on the bottom and not be touching. Just lean it up again a rock and make sure the water is in contact with the element. Side note, any spare ones you can throw in a plastic pop bottle with a couple inches of water, screw the cap on and they’ll blow up. Called an MRE bomb and they’re great for fucking with your friends. Your welcome LOL

[@irishrebel1976]

.Next episode you should teach your viewers about "widow makers". Show them how to look up into the trees to make sure there's no dead trees or branches up above where they will be setting up their tent.

[@kendy7073]

I really really enjoy it..😂😂❤️❤️keepsafe man...were always be part of your journey in every mountain you wanna climb in, in every backpacking and camping you wanna be. so FISH ON BABY!!

[@canadianpressure2785]

I love how you talk to us the whole time, it makes me feel like I'm right there with you!!! Great video as always man!!!

[@kelankline]

Exactly so good

[@Koby-eq5ou]

Yes

[@chadthedadmcnulty5223]

My son (4yrs old) and I watch all of your videos. He wants nothing more than to “catch and cook.” And we may be able to for the first time this fall. We love all of your stuff!

[@PNW680fungi]

Truthfully, I teared up with happiness when you caught that bigger trout and your reaction was so genuine and inspiring. I look forward to all of your adventures! thank you for the best adventure videos on KZbin for the PNW (IMO)

[@scottwhittaker1681]

So much to like, but I think my favorite thing is that there is NO ONE else around. Peaceful, beautiful and great fishing!

[@jackatitus]

Let's go, another NWFS masterpiece!

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Thank you for enjoying 🤙🏼 🏕

[@drenico1]

@@NWFishingSecrets Leif, we need bullet lures bro!! and I'm dying to try the danish sea salt after all these years watching u use it. When's the next batch of care packages dropping? tight lines man! 👌🏽💯

[@jackatitus]

@@drenico1 this is the real question!

[@outdoorstypeofguy7658]

Ngl I first read that as Let’s go, another NSFW masterpiece!

[@outdoorstypeofguy7658]

Ngl I first read that as Let’s go, another NSFW masterpiece!

[@SkySprice]

38:28 I’ve never seen so much genuine enthusiasm before in my life. This is why we love watching you, Leif

[@sevwilhelms9881]

I really don’t think you understand how lucky you are to be Living this moment.. I dream of fishing clean trout out of crystal clear water. Thankyou for sharing a wonderful video of what the world has to offer. So jelly!!!

[@EncoreBetch]

Leif, your work is absolutely astonishing. I love the enthusiasm in your catches and the dedication to the wild, stay cool

[@fishingwkate]

Mountains, fishing, wonderful guy, sometimes cute dog, survival tips…. This is perfection and my new favorite KZbin channel. THANK YOU Leif for taking us along with you on your adventures. It’s much appreciated ☺️

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Thank you for the kind comment 😊 can’t wait to share more and include Kiara again when her little paw heals up 🐶

[@kekoamaunakea4473]

Is it Life or Leif? 🤔

[@TheUndeadCrawlerNL]

@@kekoamaunakea4473 Leif but for the longest time I thought it was Lyfe......

[@davidreyes860]

What I love about this guy is that every time he catches a fish it's like his first time. Never boring to watch. I'm watching from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean 🇹🇹

[@akren86]

You're the reason why the word "vicarious" even exists. Keep em coming, man! I love watching how much you enjoy being up there.

[@aarondamron3409]

Dude, I’m a lifelong northwesterner, your drone footage is beyond words! So breathtaking! Makes me to want to get out more!

[@sevnonyourhed9490]

Tbh I was cringing so hard when u were reeling in that monster at the end because I didn’t want u to lose it. I’ve had some 5+ pounders snap off because of those last second runs. Congrats dude

[@Rob-mr9xg]

Dude the closer and closer I get to landing a big trout the more nervous I get because I’ve had that happen to me

[@nickwhite2569]

Dude same here. My adrenaline legitimately went up like I was there watching it happen

[@rodfunk5903]

I want to say thank you for making these videos I have health issues so I can’t do these kind of trips like you can but I used to so now and I watch you it’s like I’m experiencing it all over again

[@noob4head]

I genuinely love his reactions. They always put a smile on my face, these are really such calm and relaxing video's. Just amazing

[@cameronl7511]

I find the best results filling the water just a smudge over the fill up line, also it’s important to lean the pouch up against something so it’s not completely laying flat. 👍🏼

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Interesting! Thank you, I’ll try that with the next one 🤙🏼 thanks!

[@WordsDarkerThanTheirWings]

Ah, the infamous line on MRE's "lean it up against a rock or something."

[@DeeBrown63]

Sprinkling some salt in the water can help too.

[@Thelast3ambender263]

@@NWFishingSecrets what happened to her paw?

[@joshuawhitten5331]

Also, if you take the edges of the main bag and roll them outward you can make yourself a field bowl. “Remember your field craft!!!”-JRTC OC

[@lighterflickwayne5946]

I would definitely try using clear line. Skittish fish tend to need everything perfect

[@sean4236]

I just wanted to acknowledge the fact that you do an excellent job, creating an atmosphere that allows your audience to feel like we are really there with you. Thank you so much. I would have had my fly rod, with helgramite style pattern, for that 2nd lake. No guarantee of success.

[@xfugsnortx5399]

This man is such a wonderful human. He reminds me of an older brother always leading by example and being a positive role model to follow. You inspired me to go backpacking/fishing for my first time at Lake Minotaur. Caught fish! Thanks for another inspiring video!

[@Shortyvids225]

you deserve way more subscribers! your camera angles and energy is unmatched! love the vids keep up the awesome work 👍🏼

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Thank you for enjoying! Everything in due time 🤙🏼 😊

[@vonnyvonsvlogs7577]

NW your videos are my medicine. Please never stop until i’m old enough to do these adventures. I’m continuously learning from you by watching all of your videos and it gets me excited to take on my own challenges!❤

[@seanadams2391]

Hey Leif, great trip and what a blessing to have nice mountain lakes within reach of where you live!! As far as your question on fishing in that upper lake: I have found that for trout, carrying a couple adjust-a-bubbles and several dry/wet fly patterns in your kit gives you a great option for top water or sub-surface. An olive colored wooly bugger behind the bubble with a 3 foot leader. Pistol Pete also makes small spinner flys that are killer for this rig. Take care friend and best of luck with the adventures and channel!!

[@dt9094]

Ha

[@richardso3226]

Leif your videos are truly gems, the video production, the music, the drone footage, your calm but never ending excitement. I wish you the utmost luck. You teach us skills, show us the wonder of nature, teach us to take care of it and make it feel like we really really are there. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@evanfuller3755]

Love how he goes all Les Stroud with the walk away shot only to walk back, grab the camera, and do it all over again off camera.

[@mirekcena270]

Hello, another great video from the NW Fishing Secrets series, as always, it's great to watch. Thank you and best regards Mirek from Poland :)

[@corbfisher]

You're a good dude. You really care about the environment and being responsible in your use of the resource. Congrats on the PB!

[@huntergilbert8130]

Oh man those lakes were amazing! Honestly I probably would've thrown a zebra midge under like an ant or some sort of dry fly. That's what I've had the best success with fishing the alpine lakes here in Utah! Cheers man!!

[@jessebackus9233]

If you’re in the Unitas, use Griffith’s gnats they’re the best

[@Jeffafa562]

This made my day. When I'm stuck at work and can't go fishing, listening to your videos is the next best thing. I'm actually doing an overnight backpacking/ fishing trip this weekend, super excited !Thanks man for getting amazing content out fast. 👏👌

[@MrBollivar]

I am 100% with you. Thanks for your great comment. Please keep them coming!!!!

[@lisastroud3626]

Myself, my husband, and our 4 kids love watching your videos. We look forward to them! Thank you for the nature getaway! God bless.

[@samanthaadams6423]

Thanks Life. Just love when the four legged babies are along

[@MsJack00111]

“If you don’t like something about your equipment, change it out” is great advise I float fish for steelhead and that is absolutely the truth!

[@ryancoleman1]

Same. Centerpin all day

[@MsJack00111]

@@ryancoleman1 yessir I fish kingpins hbu?🤘🏻

[@jacklongo2424]

this has to be one of my favorite videos ever. i love the scenery and watching you catch those beautiful fish. keep it up 🤙

[@El3mental1]

I don’t even fish or go camping but this is some top tier content.

[@Codylun92]

Man I just wanted to say thanks for putting out great content like this. I moved to West Texas from Utah 3 years ago and your videos help me fight off the depression while being away from the high mountain lakes. Not much longer until I move back. Keep up the great work man!

[@fishingwithfreemans]

Hope KZbin doesn’t demonetize your channel with all the stuff going around with hunting and catch and cook channels! Another amazing video Leif! 🎣🤙🏼

[@anthonyherrera9000]

What’s been happening ?

[@fishingwithfreemans]

@@anthonyherrera9000 KZbin has been randomly demonetizing hunting and catch and cook channels out of the blue. You can search up some videos about it. This means they can’t make a living from their videos for 30 days before the channel can re apply for monetization. Lots of big channels like flair have had to remove hundreds of videos. It’s been getting really bad. Some of the youtubers think in the next few years fishing entirely could be gone because it could be viewed as animal cruelty. And KZbin’s advertisers who pay for ads might not want to put their ads on a channel that the advertisers see as bad. This means lost money for KZbin, so KZbin sets out new guidelines at some point and completely removes anything related to hunting or catch and cooks. And maybe fishing entirely.

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Thank you my friend. I might address this in a future video. Fishing or hunting for food is natural and nothing to be ashamed about as long as it’s done ethically 🤙🏼

[@fishingwithfreemans]

@@NWFishingSecrets completely agree 👍🏼

[@basachiiOfficial]

@@NWFishingSecrets yes totally agree people are just jealous when they see someone growing it's just nature man

[@thor6997]

Been eating MRE meals for years. I love the reactions of people who eat them for the first time.

[@firebird0459]

Nature is simply one of the most beautiful and important things in our lives

[@zedricgerardo289]

I just want to appreciate your efforts in setting up the cameras for us to have a great view of what is going on. It is just perfect. ♥️

[@markellsworth720]

Another thrilling episode of being out in the wilderness. I had many adventures in the outdoors during my youth. Your enthusiasm helps revive those memories. I was excited watching you catch that jumbo trout. Well done Leif...thanks for the episode.

[@Traveling_with_FIVE_Cats]

'FishOnBaby'!! Thanks for sharing your work! ..I was at MtBaker 4 years ago camping out of a teardrop trailer as base camp and trying to walk up to a alpine pond.. too much for my wife so we turned back before reaching it.. so close! I will do it eventually!!

[@hartyman8389]

When you cook the MRE food packs: Put water in Fold the top over Shake it a little Stuff in cardboard container Lean against something at an angle Great video man. Totally invested in your channel

[@hannibalgrimm9708]

Love the mountain trout adventures. Thanks for bringing me along.

[@trdsc1]

This show is my weekly cure for PNW homesickness! I can’t wait to move back (currently in Houston) and reignite my hiking/fishing passion. Thank you for all the awesome content, and keep up the great work!

[@gearlist]

Been waiting for this one! 🙌🙌

[@xaviersandoval3129]

It’s a giant!!!

[@allorwhat7974]

What a fisherman mushroom forger and berry picker love the videos

[@rachelfoster7626]

Yes! Thank you for another amazing video, made my day. I've gone fishing more this summer than ever, thanks largely to your inspirational videos! I've also tried putting cheese on the pan before the burrito shell, and it works! Cheers.

[@lukemalizzo1685]

Absolutely incredible! The perfect follow-up to one of the best videos on this platform! Thanks so much for taking us along, Lief!

[@felixmartinez8376]

Also me and my kids watch u everyday lol I’m a hardcore fisherman and trying to get my boys to be alil more outdoorsy your videos definitely help to get them motivated to want to be out more thank you your videos are amazing bro🤙🏼

[@D.R0550]

Learning so much from you and the incredible videos you’ve been making! From chicken of the woods to hedgehog mushrooms! Thank you once again for a great video representing the great N.W.!

[@thomasastley9229]

Your excitement is contagious and your content is always the best part of my day. Thank you for everything you do. Beautiful Trout, Landscapes and Congrats on that Monstrous PB Rainbow. Those dragonfly larvae sure do a good job of catching those fish, If you're fly fishing in some alpine lakes in the future, a pheasant tail nymph or a small stonefly pattern may get the job done. FISH ON!!!

[@dzank9354]

Best channel on KZbin. Hands down.

[@bvongkeo10]

Absolutely love your videos Leif! I grew up trout fishing and to this day, it’s my favorite fish to fish for. Over the years, the number of times I’ve gone fishing has decline due to being ‘busy,’ but your videos always remind me to slow down and appreciate everything that it has to offer. Thanks again for a great video! I always look forward to them! Fish on!

[@OCRMIG]

I truly appreciate your positive attitude and hard work you put into these amazing videos. Just the shot of you walking on the logs must have taken a good chunk of time. Find location. Set camera. Walk the whole bank. Walk back to get the camera. Great work brother. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@jessetharp6319]

For MRE heaters I always used a mouthful of water, and then lean it against something so it’s partially vertical.

[@carlwiley7656]

Lean against rock, or something, right!?

[@dvdschaub]

This may be my favorite video of all time. Just wanted to mention that the best part of the chicken of the woods is the edge of the mushroom. I usually trim off the outer 1" to 2" of the mushroom and leave the rest. It might regrow, I dunno for sure.

[@HariKristiyanto]

Wow..beautiful fishing spot 👌

[@ethanmckenzie9984]

After the first 20 seconds my day is already better. When I feel unmotivated or low on energy Leif always picks me up! Thanks!

[@kekoamaunakea4473]

Man I’m soooo excited to watch this hiking extravaganza.🌲🦌⛰🏕🌲🦝🤙🏾🤎💪🏾ML&Aloha, Your Boy Duke&Ohana.🏜🏍🌵

[@prestonjones5977]

love these vids, he makes you feel like he is your friend and he genuinely is excited to show you things :D

[@dankerns1558]

Bro the joy when you caught that beast is priceless you are living your best life! Your videos are awesome i can watch them for hours

[@duskovojvodic1182]

When i watch you videos i feel like im there with you, i feel the exited when you catch a fish and clap for you, feel worried and laugh with you. You make my day💪

[@thatgamerboi5971]

Here in Sweden we have blueberry’s everywhere in the summer and spring. Btw I love your content

[@damjankruc4243]

Keep up the uploads! I’m loving the videos and already know it’s going to be a banger 🔥!!

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Enjoy!!

[@damjankruc4243]

@@NWFishingSecrets I definitely will

[@machtschnell7452]

Great solo adventure. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@BlakGlasses]

Dude! Was stoked when you caught that big one. My biggest ever was 21 inches and near 5lbs. I’m 35 now and that was when I was 15 haha

[@MrPeezySleezy]

Your energy when you caught that monster put a huge smile on my face. You truly love what you do and it's nice to see it!

[@mathiass8656]

You always seem to show up when I'm fighting stuff in my head. Your videos gives me a feeling of calm and relief, and its very rare to get those feelings. You do an amazing work with these videos, both learning us about nature and the goods it can provide. The bird eye view with the drone with beautiful music added. And of course, the love you show for fishing and nature. I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos. I, for one, gets more out of them than you probably think :) Keep who you are; Awesome & Funny. Best regards, A Dane that also loves Læsø Salt just as much as you ;)

[@K-Boy94]

I hate that I love when he drinks coffee and when he eats. Very nice. I love it

[@michaeltallent247]

I work at a dealership, working on transmissions and it's always super slammed. I haven't been fishing in a little over a year. And got the itch. Used to go every weekend. So I put my earbuds in and listen to you catch fish instead 😂 keep the videos uploading. I gotta have something to look forward to when Im at work

[@xindubitablex]

Served for 8 years. My favorite MRE was the Chili Mac by far! We used to mix everything into the MRE bag (except dessert items and such).. was so good! For the heater, make sure to not overfill and it needs to be placed at an angle, not flat. Oversaturation does not result in extra heating, unfortunately.

[@landvikingadventures9033]

Spot on!

[@mohsenh2213]

to be honest you are the only one who can really change my miserable days to ones with joy and happiness Oh god, I wish I could appreciate you for all you do

[@michaelhebert8984]

This was a good adventure! I like the crazy mountain laugh you got going on , especially when you catch a trout. Thanks for a great video. 🙂🙂🙂

[@maxbatfish]

Man I love how excited you get... living that dream. THIS is what fishing is supposed to be. Fun and childlike. Thx man.

[@user-oo2cb2rv1o]

Here’s a tip of how to make your hot pack hotter. When you put your bag of food and water in the bag start to shake it and maybe it would make it hotter because I saw someone shake it and they said it was really hot.🤔

[@jamallen24]

Wow so lucky to find you on youtube world its been an amazing ride just A1 quality content keep it up and take care always out there and never stop doing what you love! as always fish on baby!!!

[@user-fu7hi6ru8o]

You're my favorite fisherman out there

[@king_ali_of_209]

I would rather watch your videos than television, keep on doing your thing my guy🤙

[@richardhuddleston7463]

"That is not beef jerky....! That's why you need the lemonade to wash it down." Too funny!!

[@CNDaukei2023]

Living the dream man, I need to do this. This will be my vacation.

[@lyidacampbell7755]

Really enjoyed looking at all the beautiful mushrooms and the beautiful scenery and the Beautiful fish thank you very much!!🙂🧛‍♀️❤👍✌👋

[@jasonlavigne573]

Fish on baby!

[@noahalan8353]

We appreciate YOU bringing US along!! Super cool videos. Makes me want to plan a trip to the cascades and check out what it’s like for myself.

[@jamesph1220]

Your positive approach on life is so awesome , I not only enjoy your videos for the fishing content but when I want to be in a good mood your my go too!! Thank you

[@jackshaw7067]

the heat packs do degrade over time, but adding a little salt usually helps!

[@lovingdeanthegodmachine5622]

Glad to see someone so excited to see some delicious mushrooms as I myself get! 😂💯 chicken of the woods and lions Maine are two favorite in season

[@thomaswallis326]

Your videos are so cool I realy like to see them ever time you post!

[@grunthum110154]

Cooking what you’ve caught and gathered is definitely the high point of your videos. Please do more

[@Dude0351]

Beef snack strip was my moral booster in Afghanistan!! Every time I got that in an MRE and I got that I was so pumped. Not the the best but it helped

[@heartwormskillcats8357]

That was awesome.

[@exploringtheair4784]

Thank you for providing me with this amazing and great fishing adventure

[@almightyg3330]

These videos make me want to go to Washington! 🎣

[@nextdoordarts3770]

Broooo, the blue water in the 2nd lake 🤯🤯🤯

[@gibrandvalentin6764]

The beef snack comment has me literally laughing out loud 😂 being in the military myself i felt that in the depths of my soul 😂😂

[@ryankukulski4230]

Your such a legend man. Life is real.

[@peteculver6063]

No one gets better drone shots! PERIOD!!

[@mantismamba]

Not going to lie. But my heart sank when I watched this video, because it's hands down my (2) favorite alpine lakes. I catch and release all my trouts and I thought great he's going to cook them all up now.. But regardless, amazing video, and I always enjoy the positive energy that you bring. Thanks

[@Assassin0Ninja]

i wish we had green mountains and blue lakes in my country . imagin waking up beside a blue lake , fishing and eating from the fruits of nature for 2 or 3 days and no one is bothering you .... its like haven on earth 😍

[@adrianapodaca4029]

Great video can’t wait for the next one 🎣🎣