Overnight Camping and Fishing at the Reservoir - Day One

[@grayghost1031]

Much respect Jim, you inspire us who are on the couch to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Much respect my friend, please keep the videos coming.

[@MuskratJim]

Thank you, and I will keep the videos coming as long as I am able!

[@davidpalmer9091]

Enjoyed the video! Looked like a nice trip in the outdoors! Thanks for sharing!

[@MuskratJim]

It was my pleasure, David!

[@ronhart288]

Thank you Jim, very fishing, camping trip overnight. Wish you luck caughting fish tomorrow.

[@MuskratJim]

The sleeping was noisy, but it was a nice private spot near the water.

[@ClimbingMyWayOut]

Looks relaxing. Waiting for part 2 to see if you catch anything. And good choice to be on the other side of the water from all the ATV activity B

[@MuskratJim]

***** It was relaxing... I could have stayed out there all weekend!! Thanks for watching!

[@WiltshireMan]

Enjoyed this very much Jim, Some nice fishing in a quiet location. Nice to be out amongst the nature. Sandy

[@MuskratJim]

I'll bet I enjoyed it more living it than you did watching it! Ever since I went out there, I've been itching to go back because it was such a nice private spot on the far-side of that reservoir. Glad you liked it.

[@mrholland3532]

Well done sir.. I can't get enough fishing in so days like today when the wife says no. I live through watching vids like yours . Thank you ... Suscribing now....

[@MuskratJim]

Thanks for subscribing... unfortunately I didn't catch anything in that video :(

[@t.w.milburn8264]

'morning,Jim; Great wander in the woods. Glad we had the chance 2 sit by your fire. U'r really 'stylin in the camo slippers, Brother. Headin on 2 part 2 now.Thanks 4 sharing Happy Trails From Down The Path A Piece ATB Terry " GOD BLESS "

[@MuskratJim]

T.W. Milburn I was wondering if anybody would mention the camo slippers! :-)I had to check the fly of my PJs to make sure it was closed a couple of times! No need to be waving that thing around!As always, thanks for watching!

[@t.w.milburn8264]

Muskrat Jim L O L "Skeeder"-"Bait"

[@got5at12]

YOUR DAY ONE VIDEO THE BEST IVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME.I SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR PAGE.WINTER CAMPING MY FAVORITE.

[@MuskratJim]

Well thank you!! I did a bunch of Winter videos last year... lots of snow!

[@mikehoward8201]

I just love kippered herring as a snack, but never thought about taking it along camping! I will put a couple of cans of it along with 2 packs of lemon juice in my truck kit I am building! That and a couple of shrimp Raman noodle packs! Thanks for the idea!

[@MuskratJim]

Happy to share ideas :)

[@marysexton3322]

Great video! I'm glad the kids didn't bother you too much. There is nothing worse than loud neighbors when camping.

[@MuskratJim]

Mary Sexton I agree... loud neighbors are the worst! hanks for watching.

[@NEKCanoeist]

Loved the trip Jim! Thanks for bringing us a long. Too bad the fish didn.t like your lures. I am not a fly fisherman either, but when I go fishing I usually bring a long a streamer. (like a Mickey Finn)(it's a good attracting streamer) That may help you.Thanks again heading too part 2 :)

[@MuskratJim]

NEKCanoeist Thanks for the tip! I'll write down the name of that lure and look for it the next time I'm at a fishing shop! Glad you enjoyed the video even though there was no "fish action" :-)

[@shakirmisbah4183]

Great video. Impressed with your attempt at fishing. Maybe try using worms (carry a pack of salt. Mix it with 1 litre of water, pour onto ground.Earthworms start popping out the ground. Use worms as bait. 90% chance of catching a fish. I'll see how you get on with your next video. All the best Shaks London,England.

[@MuskratJim]

+Shakir Misbah I never heard of the salt water trick... I'll have to try it!! I might even make a full video of it, but it'll have to wait until next spring or summer. I REALLY have to try that...THANKS!!!

[@voodoopepper2008]

Great Job Jim! I really enjoyed the info on the wild edibles!

[@MuskratJim]

voodoopepper2008 Glad you enjoyed it! One of my subs said I made a mistake with the Chamomile. He said it was Fleabane. Both are members of the Aster family, but Chamomile leaves are different than the Fleabane even though the flowers are similar. I haven't checked into it yet, but I will for sure! I also want to check the seeds of the wild raisin I thought was honeysuckle. The seeds should be flat and sort of look like watermelon seeds. The ripe (blue/black) berries are dry to the taste and not as sweet as blueberries.

[@edwinacevedo8420]

Wow I enjoyed your vid very much. Thanks for sharing. See you next time my Canadian friend.

[@MuskratJim]

+Edwin Acevedo Glad you enjoyed it!

[@39camper]

Awesome video Jim. Loved it. Had me hooked.....now on to pt 2.....

[@MuskratJim]

39camper I would have liked to hook a fish! It was a long one... most of my videos are under 12 minutes and this was twice as long. I'm really glad everyone seems to have liked it.

[@w2ville]

Nice video, a lot of effort went in to making it. Thanks.

[@MuskratJim]

w2ville Thanks!! It was a lot of fun getting out there. I'm hoping to do a couple more overnight fishing trips this summer. I have two other locations in mind!

[@NamJi]

Looks like you had good fun and adventure!

[@MuskratJim]

Yes, and my trip was too short. I would have liked to stay a lot longer! Thanks for watching!

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Looked like a great trip off to part 2 see if you had any luck fishing. Jason

[@MuskratJim]

primalarcher I guess I'm not much of a fisherman!

[@bloodngutsrn5553]

Enjoyed the video, nice scenery

[@MuskratJim]

Thanks, and yes, nice scenery there, but it is hard to get to, no trails.

[@autumn007]

Thank you for sharing your great video!!

[@MuskratJim]

+Alexis Yaj I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm planning more camping and fishing videos this year... maybe I'll actually catch a fish while the camera is recording! Thank you for watching!

[@FatManLeather]

Beautiful spot to camp. God bless, Scott

[@MuskratJim]

fatmantolly It's always nice near the water! And thanks for the blessings. God's blessings to you too my friend!

[@OutDoorZombie]

Excellent Video! Really enjoyed it!

[@MuskratJim]

OutDoorZombie Glad you liked it :)

[@johnb365]

interesting video Jim, the plant idents good, lots to gather there. You say your pack was maybe heavy, consider getting a lightweight tent, maybe even tarp and bivi . must also mention.. stick float with worm about 2 ft deep, (experiment with depth), would probably work. It looked so ideal there. Fish for supper next time ? alb. jB

[@MuskratJim]

+john b Thanks for watching and thanks for the tip about the worm and float. Hopefully I'll be able to pull a fish out next time!

[@str8price]

Found your channel after searching les stroud knife reviews. Been really enjoying it since. Keep up the great videos

[@MuskratJim]

Thanks Eric. I'm glad you like my videos!

[@ronhart8857]

Great video, fun hike, nice tent, wish you could of got some trout!

[@MuskratJim]

Thank you for watching. I had a lot of fun during those two days. I really should have been drinking more water though. We learn by experience.

[@christopherroberts6774]

Hi Jim. Great video and lovely location. Cant wait to see day 2. You manage to catch anything? Take care and thanks for sharing. ATB Chris

[@MuskratJim]

Christopher Roberts Thanks, and no... I didn't catch a blessed thing! Good thing I brought enough food with me. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the first video!

[@beinggoodtopeople]

I really enjoyed that. I'm going to check out day 2 right now.

[@MuskratJim]

beinggoodtopeople I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was just over a mile into the bush, half of that through really dense bush with a heavy pack on my back. Good thing this 'old guy' didn't die of exhaustion... my wife would never forgive me! LOL

[@montanadipper9494]

Great video Muskrat Jim muskrat enjoyed the video

[@MuskratJim]

Thanks, glad you liked it. It was a nice spot to camp. I should have been drinking more water on the hike out there. Watching the video now, I see signs of dehydration... slurred speech, misjudging distances when I leaned up against the tree, that sort of thing.

[@notailfishing1104]

I love this, good job sir, you have inspired me.

[@MuskratJim]

I'm humbled that you found this video inspiring... but stay tuned to this channel because I will be posting a Winter Camping video early next week!

[@ramropuiatochhawng3093]

Love ya work,thanks

[@MuskratJim]

Thank YOU for watching, and also for the comment :)

[@konradborkowski1579]

good job man u did an amazing job

[@MuskratJim]

Thanks buddy. The hike in was harder than I thought because where on the map it looked like a clear-cut (along the power lines) was actually an overgrown thicket. I didn't get any video of that part though. I'm glad you liked the video!

[@tomcatt998]

Sure is peaceful there 👍👍

[@MuskratJim]

There were people on the other side of the lake on 4-wheelers a couple of times, but I didn’t put them in the video 🤠👍🏼

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[@MuskratJim]

$65 USD sounds a lot better :) Good luck with your product. We need more "Made in America" products to choose from.

[@trollforge]

Beautiful area you got there brother! I'm pretty sure that wasn't chamomile you pointed out on the trail, I could be wrong but it looked like fleabane to me. Both are part of the aster family, so look simular, but the leaves are different.

[@MuskratJim]

trollforge I'll have to look up fleabane and compare its leaves... there were some purple/blue asters there as well. Thanks for the tip off.

[@trollforge]

There is an Iroquois Story about the Blue Aster, I wish I could remember it...

[@MuskratJim]

trollforge I'll Google it... if I find it, I'll make another Native American Story video!

[@trollforge]

Muskrat Jim I hope you do, I am blood brothers with an Iroquois Shaman, whom I have not seen in more than a year, (we have often fallen out of touch these past 25 years when one or the other moves) I miss him and would love to hear you tell one of his stories!

[@trollforge]

Muskrat Jim Jim, I found this one that I think is the same story Nat-O-We used to tell, According to the Cherokee Indian legend, two warring tribes, fighting over a choice hunting ground, waged war over a hill, down a valley and into a village. All the villagers were killed except for two sisters who hid in the woods. Both wore doe skin dresses, one dyed lavender-blue with fringe, the other one bright yellow. The sisters sought out the Herb Woman who lived over the mountain in another valley. This woman gathered herbs by day and brewed magic potions by night, a gift given to her by the gods. As the sisters slept that night under the stars, the Herb Woman looked into the future and saw that these little girls would be hunted down by the enemy. So she sprinkled them with a magic brew and covered them with leaves. In the morning there were two flowers where the sisters had been. One was the lavender-blue aster, the fringe from the dress having been turned into the outer flower petals of the aster. The other flower was the yellow goldenrod.

[@aaronnelson1099]

That's why they call it fishing and not catching!! LOL Better luck next time Jim!!

[@MuskratJim]

+Aaron Nelson LOL... I'm not much of a fisherman! Not enough practice I guess!

[@hemanpun4008]

salute sir inspired us.

[@MuskratJim]

I am glad my video inspired you. It is good to get out in nature. Thank you for watching my video.

[@NovaHiker50]

Great video.

[@MuskratJim]

Nova Hiker Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@narucraze]

Wow...I wish a warm day here was 75f. It's March 29th and about 90f. where I live.

[@BluegrassBushcraft]

Great day one bro. Off to part two.

[@MuskratJim]

BluegrassBushcraft Glad yo liked it!

[@H_A_L_7]

Love your signature tune, plus I would love to see you in Alone. After watching the show, I realized quite a few of them are here, though I have not been able to find Jose. Jim, give it a shot if they ask you again, adventure of a life-time, and I enjoy watching your videos and your comments plus the knowledge you impart, I am sure the alone viewers would too.....well, slightly more different circumstances, but I got a feeling you can handle a challenge or two. Btw, do you cover that noodle to cook in it's steam? XD

[@MuskratJim]

Thanks for the vote of confidence! As for the noodles, I don't have a lid for that military canteen cup and I didn't pack any tin foil. As for the music, I found another that I'm hoping people will like. You can hear the whole thing on my new channel trailer video "Let's go!"

[@bushcraftjoe1]

Getting ready to do my own trip. Looks like you had a great spot

[@MuskratJim]

Yes it was a great spot. Unfortunately it was a little hard getting to it. Best of luck on YOUR outing!

[@themiwoodsman7222]

great camp trip Jim , really enjoyed it mt friend ! atb john

[@MuskratJim]

the mi woodsman Glad you liked it! I put quite a bit of thought into the camera angles, and noticing the plants around me. This was my longest video and I'm glad it wasn't too boring to watch!

[@MrBlackbamboo]

great video

[@MuskratJim]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianferris1233]

Great camping spot.

[@MuskratJim]

Yes it really is, but as you saw in the video, it is quite a walk through the bush to get there.

[@michaelzlab]

Hi Jim!! Great video! Hope you caught some fish. Nice camp site.. looked real cozy and out of the way.. I have crawled thru a lot of scrub like that too. haha.. Sometimes can be a real chore. Especially if there are mosquitoes to go along with it.. I was wondering? What water filter are you using? Gravity feed seems like an idea. I have a pump one but anything mechanical can also lead to part failure.. is it clean able ? Does this reservoir have road access? Good place to launch a canoe???? hint hint Hope you are doing well!!

[@MuskratJim]

+Michael Zlab No road access, but it would be a short portage. However, I don't think any boating is allowed because it is our town's drinking water reservoir. The filter is the Aquamira Frontier Pro (in Canada) or the Pioneer Pro (in the States). It is not "cleanable" but can filter 50 gallons. Here's a link: www.aquamira.com/products/aquamira-frontier-pro-filter-system/ I am doing pretty well, but I'm away on a business trip this week and next, so no trips into the woods.

[@michaelzlab]

+Muskrat Jim ... Thanks for the link Jim... It has been my experience that non motorized vessels are allowable on water supply's???

[@MuskratJim]

I don't know... I've never seen a boat on that water, and I don't own a boat... yet!! :)

[@jasonscreativeadventures3900]

cool video. I have that same propane gas system lol

[@MuskratJim]

+JASON BLANCHARD Thanks for spending so much time watching my videos! The gas stove is necessary around here (New Brunswick Canada) because the gov't usually has bans on open campfires unless it's been raining.

[@thetargetgamerz3613]

I like you nice camping⛺

[@MuskratJim]

Thanks!

[@kenmartin1211]

You would love fly fishing...Its much easier to catch fish once you get the knack of it..Lighter carrying a small fly rod and some flies than tackle... Are you in up state New York? Nice video...

[@MuskratJim]

Ken Martin Thanks for watching. I am further north-east. I am in Atlantic Canada. I'm glad you liked the video!

[@LtSurvival]

great outing Jim, to bag you didn't get any fish for your meal.

[@MuskratJim]

Lt Survival I guess I'm not much of a fisherman...LOL

[@djmagic63]

Fishing is a good time to do with a friend

[@MuskratJim]

Len Betson I agree, but I enjoy my time alone :)

[@josephmartin8033]

Jim thank you so much for the video love the woods it looked Beautiful I'm sorry no one has told you But that bobber was way to close to hook 1' 1/2 ' foot and a half is the general rule hope that helps in future

[@MuskratJim]

Joseph martin I'm not much of a fisherman and it shows... LOL Thank you for the helpful tip!

[@dixonfigueroa3918]

Joseph martin ii

[@BushcraftUkraineBV]

Awesome spot, my friend! Pity you didn't catch any fish, but sometimes you win and sometimes you don't) got a question... you made camp at about 6pm, how long and what distance did you hike? Also, how far away are you from civilization? I find it interesting that you have the same weather as in Kiev now) one more thing, it feels good to have a source of water nearby, doesn't it? I mean, food is important and all but when you have a source of water and you can drink freely, everything seems so much better) thanks for taking us along, brother... really enjoyed it)

[@MuskratJim]

***** The trip in took longer because I stopped along the way to pick berries and talk about those plants. Also I stopped to fish for an hour or so before setting up my camp. I pulled my gear out of the trunk at about 1:30pm. It was around 3:00pm when I reached the spot with the big tree. (I didn't even look up to see what kind of tree it was or how tall it was... pity.) I fished for about 2-1/2 hours, then moved on to where I wanted to camp. Filming it also takes more time because you often have to walk back and forth to film the shots. (I crossed that beaver dam three times: once to put my camera on the far side, then again to return to the place I started, and a third time which was what you saw in the video!)The distance from my car to my camp was about two kilometers. I followed a trail for the first kilometer, but the second was through pretty dense brush with no trails. Leaving was a lot quicker and I used a different route. I went straight through the brush (no trails) to the highway where I had arranged for my brother-in-law to pick me up with my car. That hike took only one hour. Amazingly enough, I was not far from civilization at all. I still had cell phone reception at my campsite. North-west of my spot about a kilometer is my town. South-east about the same distance is a highway. East about two kilometers is an airport. So I wasn't very far away at all. I live about 15 kilometers away from the spot I was dropped off at. Having water available means you have less weight to carry with you. Weight may not mean too much to a big fellow, but I am a small guy at only 167 cm tall and I only weigh 70 kilos.Thanks for watching Blythe. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@BushcraftUkraineBV]

Thanks for all the details, brother) I take so much weight not because I like it lol but because it always happens like that. I can't seem to make by pack lighter and it is really hard for me to walk all the way to camp and back with 25 to 30kg on my back. Filming takes a lot of time and effort but it is worth it)) as I don't have a car, I don't usually go very far from Kiev... usually, it's about 10km by bus from the suburbs and about 7km walk into the forest. Good thing is that most of that 7km is easy as there are many paths... but then I leave the path and onto my spot... now that the cold is coming, I get more options to camp and the river and lakes around Kiev are not so populated with summer swimmers. Actually, next time I go, I'll be camping next to a lake)) it was a pleasure watching this video, as all your others, and tonight I'll watch part 2))

[@MuskratJim]

***** If I had to walk 7 km in and 7 km out, I would need a good set of hiking boots, not the light-weight running shoes I usually wear this time of year! I don't know what my pack weighed, but the 'civilian' backpack I used wasn't designed for the weight because the straps bruised my shoulder near my armpit... not enough padding. I'm looking forward to your next camping video!

[@BushcraftUkraineBV]

I always use military gear for this reason... boots,pack... all military. They are tough for the wear and tear and also very comfortable. Rather cheap too... My next video is coming soon, my friend) thanks for your support, brother))

[@justbuildit920]

you r the best

[@MuskratJim]

+Just Build It Well thank you very much!! That's a wonderful comment!

[@got5at12]

MEAL TIME MY FAVORITE.

[@Deathmatch520]

Hey Jim whats the song at the start of the video? I've heard it before.

[@MuskratJim]

High Impact Wrestling It is "Crimson Fly". You can find it in the KZbin Creator Studio.

[@Al1en_Boy_The_5th_Kind]

I really enjoy this video 👍 did you ever try hammering?

[@MuskratJim]

Thanks Allen, I'm really glad you enjoyed this video that I posted five years ago. It is my second most popular video and still getting respectable views compared to my more recent videos. Since I haven't watched it in a long time, could you refresh my memory as to what you meant by your comment "did you try hammering?" Hammering what? Also, I noticed that you subbed my channel. Thanks so much for the support!

[@Al1en_Boy_The_5th_Kind]

Muskrat Jim That means camping in hammak 👍

[@MuskratJim]

@@Al1en_Boy_The_5th_Kind Oh! Yes I have camped in a hammock, and you can see my first night in a hammock video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX-wkGx4g7mEq9k

[@patrickhouse4626]

What kind of tent and sleeping gear did you use?

[@MuskratJim]

The tent is a two-man dome, and the sleeping bag was a summer-weight bag. Both were bought at Canadian Tire for under $60.

[@brausse8517]

I like the video

[@MuskratJim]

+brausse85 Glad you liked it, and thanks for watching!

[@brausse8517]

Muskrat Jim made me mad to see the fishing been done without me i love to fish after seeing video I subed to your channel

[@MuskratJim]

Thank you very much!!

[@Maritimer]

Hey Jim, just wondering, I know your up in Miramichi, are you ever worried about bears, or Coyotes? maybe even a moose? I don't see you carry a gun, don't you worry the smell will attract bears?

[@MuskratJim]

No, I don't carry a gun. I had bears in my yard at least twice this past summer. I've seen moose on hwy 126 between Miramichi and Rogersville, and I saw a coyote crossing the hwy when I went up to Bathurst last year. Your food "SHOULD" be kept in a bag hung about 20 feet in the air about 100 yards from your camp. I didn't see any bear sign around so I took my chances that night.

[@Maritimer]

I getcha, yeah the bears kinda make me worry when I think about doing a Solo over nighter. yeah I know there are a lot of Moose on the 126, Ive been told anyway haha

[@sc5325]

these is my favorite intro song

[@MuskratJim]

+Stuart Campbell The name of the song is "Crimson Fly" in the KZbin audio library.

[@onthenashwaak]

Nice spot, not many folks that'l put in the effort. Try losing the bobber and going with a single small spinner with hook and worm (trout killer). Know some killer Doaktown area spots if interested.

[@MuskratJim]

onthenashwaak Thanks for the tip, and you can private message me about the Doaktown spots (but I can't fish salmon with my gear).

[@alfonsocasillas7290]

Good one Jim

[@MuskratJim]

Alfonso Casillas Thanks!

[@marcroemelen6836]

I'm sorry but i have to agree, great video but bobbers dont work with lures buddy. but great video anyways. when you use a lure cast n tetreav

[@MuskratJim]

Yeah... I'm not much of a fisherman as you can tell. The water was full of aquatic grasses, and I didn't want to be dragging all that up from the bottom. Maybe some bass plugs might have been more productive or some floating flies.

[@danmcalinden8728]

If that was a spinning type bait your using , you don’t need the bobber ,,, more fish for eating or for fun that way. I’d like to have saw Ye catch something

[@MuskratJim]

Yes, I would have liked to have caught something too. I was using a bobber to prevent the hook from getting caught up in the weeds. As it was it was still bringing up weeds on most casts. I like to fish, but unfortunately I'm not much of a "catcher" ... haha :) Thanks for watching!

[@danmcalinden8728]

Muskrat Jim brilliant , I’ve been watching your videos , thanks for sharing , some great hints and tips for camping . And I’m a new subscriber too now

[@MuskratJim]

Dan McAlinden - thank you for subscribing to my channel. I really appreciate your interest in my videos!

[@HansPetterOsvold]

Good video mate, subscribed, atb Hans

[@MuskratJim]

Thank you Hans! I appreciate your interest in my videos!

[@HansPetterOsvold]

Jim, I like your videos alot, we share the same interest in fishing and being outdoors, so thanks for sharing my friend, atb Hans-Norway

[@MuskratJim]

I will check out your channel.

[@haroldcale4767]

mistake one ; never go camping alone... although you aren't alone are you? cameraman.. is with you right..?

[@MuskratJim]

I am the camera man :)

[@squamishfish]

Is This Canada or the US? which state or province ?

[@MuskratJim]

+squamishfish New Brunswick, Canada.

[@nsdsnipz6732]

keep it up

[@MuskratJim]

I had a good time that weekend of two summers ago.

[@virginiacopeland108]

Some days the fish just will not cooperate, ... Clark

[@FrozenVegie]

I'm no expert, but that lure looks way too close to the bobber, though I have never known anyone to use a bobber with a lure on it. I thought that was just for live bait.

[@MuskratJim]

Yeah, I'm no expert either. I was using worms with a spinner. The bobber was to keep the hook from going too deep and snagging in the weeds.

[@Mr.CoalElite]

We should go fishing someday

[@MuskratJim]

+Cole Elliott Yeah, maybe I could even catch one or two...lol

[@andromaxl3958]

your left hand ?

[@MuskratJim]

I was born without a left hand, but I try not to let it slow me down much. This video was made in 2014. I've made hundreds more since then if you care to check out my channel :)

[@МАРАТСИБИРСКИЙ]

класс лайк

[@MuskratJim]

Спасибо за просмотр

[@mpm1980]

Is that city owned land?

[@MuskratJim]

Matt Maher No comment..... :)All I can say is that it's "within city limits".

[@phillipdavis4507]

I bet tying to hook is a booger!

[@MuskratJim]

It poses a challenge for sure, as does putting a worm on a hook, but I can do it 🤠👍

[@chashornecker1630]

You're holding the fishing pole upside down

[@MuskratJim]

+Chas Hornecker Probably explains why I didn't catch anything!

[@chashornecker1630]

Ya just turn it the other way and it will be much easier

[@MuskratJim]

LOL

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

just watched part 2

[@MuskratJim]

wallace vivian Thanks!

[@lemonsquishy8400]

Did you get permission since this is a reservoir utilized and set aside for human drinking water reserve.

[@MuskratJim]

+Lemon Squishy For privacy, I hiked to the uninhabited side. People camp on the other side (inhabited side) all the time. Teenagers often party on that side too. People go ice-fishing there in the winter, but I don't think you can put a canoe or other boat in there. The Department of Fisheries used to stock it with trout as recently as 2011. So no, I didn't ask permission to camp there, but I also didn't make any fires, or cut down any trees there either. Although it is called the "Reservoir," our town gets it's water from several wells.

[@lemonsquishy8400]

Lot's of people don't ask permission and then in the middle of the night...ooops, there's a uniform.

[@slimetec4027]

im so sorry about youre arm sir

[@MuskratJim]

Thank you, but I've been like this all my life, so i'm quite used to it.

[@aarezkhushnood115]

what happened to your hand

[@MuskratJim]

I was born missing the part you saw missing. As you can see, I try not to let my handicap slow me down too much. Sure there are things I can't do, but I try to work around them. Here's a video you might enjoy... I'm pretending to be the Marshall of a town in America's Wild West and I shoot a sling-shot at the bad guys... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oavTgJt7ptlrhKs I had a lot of fun making that video :-)

[@drcsep]

All by yourself? No invitation? Lol

[@MuskratJim]

Carlos Sepulveda All by myself? No, I had 900 of my KZbin friends there with me :-)

[@aleksiiprohorov89]

Google Maps rules! Good wishes from Russia!

[@seddy286]

What happend to ur arm?

[@MuskratJim]

I was born missing my left hand.

[@paulwatterson5992]

Where do you live?

[@MuskratJim]

Paul Watterson New Brunswick, Canada 🇨🇦

[@paulwatterson5992]

@@MuskratJim Cool. Lonnie & Connie mentioned you in one of their videos so I thought I would tune in and see what you are up to.

[@MuskratJim]

Paul Watterson Lonnie and Connie are good people. We’ve been following each other on KZbin for five or six years now. Thanks for visiting my channel, Paul.

[@wildthing4471]

why you using a spinner with a bobber

[@MuskratJim]

+Terrance Charles I was using the bobber to keep my lure from dragging too deep in the weeds. I was using the spinner just to a more flash and interest in my lure. I didn’t catch anything, not even a nibble, so that shows you how much of a fisherman I am... not much. But I still like to fish. I caught a stripped bass earlier that summer, but not at that location. Thanks for watching and thanks for your comments!

[@wildthing4471]

Ahhhhh...didnt see the weeds....experimenting...nice...nice vid...keep on trying...

[@ShortyzWingz]

+Muskrat Jim , hey! Great video. I must say, I have NEVER seen anyone fish or even attempt to fish with the way you had your lure rigged. It was just to close to your bobber. I understand you didn't want to get it caught up in the weeds, but next time try a few more inches of distance between the two. Good luck! ATB-Shorty

[@chasepeklakmedia2470]

Wild Thing ikr and I don't think ur gunna catch trout this time of year eather

[@joecook6091]

the worst fishing set up I have ever seen...Good thing you brought some grub

[@MuskratJim]

Yup... good thing.