7 Day Wilderness Canoe Trip - Part 2. Rogen Naturreservat Sweden. Hammock Wild Camp. Fishing.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Simon . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@jonfisher9214]

Simon, I'm sure you've had others commenting with fishing advice. But a couple of tips. When lure fishing you are targeting predatory fish. Predatory fish in still waters will conserve energy by hiding in cover and ambushing fish. Fishing very close to any sort of cover i.e. along the edge of reed beds will give you the best chance of a fish taking your lure. Also try imparting some movement to the lure rather than just reeling it back. Try it out in the margins in front of you. Jiggling the rod tip so your lure looks like an injured fish, darting forward then dropping back. It's a really fun way of fishing!

[@rockkhound943]

Solid advice

[@billburr5881]

dynamite - is my preference!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Jon! I need to get some practice in!

[@jaytommytuk]

@@simonablokeinthewoods sure Mike from TA Outdoors would give you a few tips or his dad Grahame

[@VISTATREKKER]

You always find the best tunes to play out on. Icing on the cake but sets the whole thing off so we’ll.

[@io_metre]

Your beer stock is probably the best part of your trip 🚀

[@rudyfisher7660]

A trick with fishing sometimes when you're paddling your Canoe throw your line out behind you and as you drag it behind you you might get a fish every now and then you'll have fish for a dinner

[@jgstevens5169]

As always, another GREAT episode!! So glad you mentioned the extra time & effort it takes to capture even the simplest scenes for your channel. While we're sitting around on our A$$es enjoying all the beauty you bring us, very few realize how hard you work at bringing winning content. (Not to mention the chore of editing!!) ...Thank you - Thank you - Thank you!!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Nice to know it’s appreciated 😁 I enjoy the whole process, but it is time consuming and takes a fair bit of effort at times 👍👍

[@nattydred2593]

Ditto, thanks. And you also essentially mounted 2 entire expeditions because you didn't share a canoe, tent, kitchen, etc. 3 portages adds a long time. In nostalgia for my own canoe trips from decades long past, I think I'm going to make my green tea on a stick stove this week. At least once. Will see where it goes from there :-) Thanks.

[@kavehgharehbaghi8255]

Simon in this trip you showed how great you are, physically and mentally. You keep being positive even at the lowest point.

[@DrMcKay66]

To get everything out of a tube of that cheese, just slide a spoon from back to opening and it will be flat as a paper 😉🤘

[@reethcaldason602]

"That'll keep the scurvy at bay." 🤣🤣🤣

[@gringo3009]

My two favorite Brits! Thanks for sharing, from the USA!

[@1990westfalia]

For Englishmen, you make a mean Italian pasta dinner. Your twig stove experience is wonderful. If you’re needing a new trip, please think about the BWCA in Minnesota, USA. We’d love hosting you and Andy. Cheers, Skillet

[@alanrobertson5497]

Hi Simon, video is excellent, really enjoyed it. Love watching ❤❤

[@witness4Him]

I watch @kentsurvival as well. Great bloke. Loves his neck oil😁😁😁

[@michaelburke5907]

You can fish for Zander in low light conditions. Delicious, white fleshed member of the perch family. Pike will also feed in the dusk hours.

[@ewengillies9826]

Simon says there's plenty of fish in the lakes but what he doesn't say is there's far too much water with them. Lovely scenery makes for a great days paddling. Bushyboy Oz.

[@campingselvagem9476]

Hello friend. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video with us. Big hugs and until next time.

[@rkw4565]

Thanks for bringing us along on another big adventure!

[@Saltfly]

I saw a little rapala plug in your little tackle box. Just slow troll that behind you when your paddling. It’s a sure bet around the edges of those lakes. Then you can make time and catch dinner. Just about the time you forget it’s back there till have one on.

[@gene_takavic57]

Your coffee brewer at the beginning of the video makes me want some coffee. Looking forward to the final chapter of your journey next week.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

There’ll be 3 more episodes after next week 😁

[@bertkelly7650]

2 blokes in Sweden, Yay!

[@affableguacamole3226]

"Morning folks"...... all is good in the world now. Love your videos and loving this series.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁

[@timyates6712]

Choice of beer aside another great watch. Looking forward to the next instalment but saw the title of Andy’s video and saw the word ‘disaster’

[@jimrogers1853]

As I said in Andy channel, you two are my favourites. Absolutely loving this. I have a honey stove off your rec and I love it, use it all the time. If I ever become King of Sweden, I will make sure that you take priority over other users in those huts.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - thank you Jim!

[@MichaelAndersen_DK]

Ohh, that Amundsen IPA is one of my favorites. Great video as always.

[@jamescoffey5225]

Apocalyptic cider juice???? 😳 I don't think I will ask. 🙂 Beautiful scenery and I perceive that the videography was complex and challenging. Great video & once again some delicious looking chow on the trail. Thanks.

[@markc6207]

That morning shot when you were talking about fishing. That's when you should try fishing. Morning and evening are good. Perhaps if Andy would get up early you could have got the good campsite. Great video

[@jenniferdarrow5085]

Thank you for showing us the map! I’ve watched Andy’s 3-hour movie, and was hoping for a map the whole time. Nice to see where you are and where you’re going.

[@jawa134]

Great video - thanks for sharing! Did you have many issues with bugs / mozzies?

[@thizizliz]

Excellent. Yeah, flexibility is your most important thing to take on holiday! :D

[@williamconnor7249]

Superb bit of film , keep it up brother your a testemant to Men and what can be achieved Awe the best the lads at Gorbals men shed Scotland .

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video THANKS

[@david6920-r6z]

Very nice. Love the coffee maker! Scenery is superb!

[@ТУРИСТ-АВАНТЮРИСТ]

You looked exhausted after that long paddle, big respect to you for keeping filming, moving the camera around etc. Well done Andy.

[@troymadison7082]

All the hard work and effort you put into your videos is very much appreciated Simon. I always look forward to them.

[@Q-BinTom]

Aloha Simon, Watching from Kona, HI. Great to see the Big Island represented half way around the world.

[@mickreid7153]

Really enjoyable film, high standard as always! Thanks for taking the time. 🖖👍👊😊

[@michaelzlab]

Cheers to you Simon. Great video. Really enjoyed the trip.

[@eddiekeylon323]

What a shame about the huts..... it's really fun to watch how you handle the canoe. I truly enjoy and appreciate your videos Simon. Thank you for all your diligent photography exploits. I know it's time and energy consuming and takes away a lot of the enjoyment and pleasure of your trips. Thank you so very much sir.

[@rogerbond7811]

Pasta is good you are not carrying water. Enjoyed the the video thanks.

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Great video Simon and Andy, what a lovely place and having shared it with a friend makes it all the much better.

[@thestealthymaltesefalcon]

What Al Hart Said...lol

[@paulmckearney4945]

You have seen the fish rising in the lake when you were tucking into that delicious looking pasta!

[@marcel757]

Wow great vid! Some spectacular airial video edited in! You really lifted your video quality with those! Great stuff!

[@HikingWithHenry]

Beautifully filmed and edited Simon! Such a pleasure to watch! 👍🤩

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

Simon would have been a great asset to a mining crew or in the military - both of these require positive outlook and great work ethic an I have experience in both He’s a good man ! Most KZbinrs would have it title “ we missed out on another hut ! And i sprained my ankle “ Not Simon tho Jjst smiles and let’s us know in passing n Carry’s on Brilliant fella

[@garryafurze]

Great Video! ❤️ look after the ankle! 👍

[@arlene1858]

Hey there Simon hope your doing well. I love that coffee maker you have. You couldn't ask for a better one in the woods camping. It sure is beautiful where your located looks like a very quiet place too let your mind wonder away . I wish you the best stay safe. Happy trails my dear friend. Have a awesome day. ;⁠-⁠)

[@gazgf]

Another beautifully edited episode Simon…not jealous at all! Wondered why you weren’t putting on boots for the long portages but now I know….that must have been hell in those rubber soled booties!

[@garyking9908]

Kona brewing! Good stuff

[@NickGoldsmith776]

Enjoyed this ☺️🙌

[@GypsyJvan]

simon, my wife and i and 2 boz, did a 7 day canoe trip on the boundary waters of the USA and Canada. alot of portages...the length of distance of portages is measured in rods, (a rod is 16 feet)..u should check it out sometime.. ..Gypsy J van life..USA

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Joy......just as JG Stevens below says.......thank you!

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

Get a bellman coffee pot Simon. Great coffee!

[@81clive]

Enjoying this Series!! Big ups👍 to yourself and Andy!🗻🍻

[@Antagonistic]

To be honest...just looking forward to Andy's capsize! 🤣

[@Baron-Ortega]

Thanks for spoiling that for folks that didn't know that was gonna happen

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂

[@paulseeman6481]

Super video Simon, I’m sure we can forgive the cold water pasta!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂

[@fredrikandreasson2253]

That coffe machine looks really interesting. Never seen before. Which brand is it?

[@johnswift-simpkin7483]

Simon Andy love your partnership with the videos and your individual ones you put on some great shows survival with a bloke in the woods Andy where is your dog I love Maggie Simon what got me hooked on your shows was the mental health issue I want more of Simon and Andy I say Simon and Andy because you Simon was the first person to get me back interested in 🏕 camping What a great way to escape the rat race just for a time

[@JimboOutandabout]

C'mon Simon fess up this is the broads really isn't it 🤣🤣 i was just saying to Andy how much me & my crazy wife enjoy both your channels & how well the shared video's turn out, keep em comin bud 👍👍

[@patkirk960]

Say wondering if some kind of shoulder strap fixed to each canoe might help on a big double portage. Think you'd need to have a spreader bar too. Thanks Simon. Nicely shot 👍

[@marksadventures3889]

Back to this after 2 days - been a bit busy. Combined twig stove ignition champs. I like that large canteen pan - reminds me of cadets and basic training. after all the portage and paddling you'll need that. Pretty good stuff guys.

[@esthermae8710]

Always love your music selections to go with your great vids. Thanks!

[@fredrikandreasson2253]

Welcome to Sweden. ,😊

[@duckypam]

So beautiful! Thanks for going through the hard stuff to bring us the views

[@tangfastic7075]

First time I've seen a Fire Steel Off. Think Simon edged it. Would have used a lighter myself. Bushcrafters will cook pasta starting with cold water, but they won't compromise over fire-starting.

[@paulevans1363]

Broke my phone so got to get a replacement can get back on youtube and whattsapp then watching this on my computer 👍

[@Admiral_Pumpout]

"sir, sir, he's pointing at the map AND NOT USING HIS FAT FINGER!" lol, I love it, good use of a twig. good effort Simon, really enjoying this series. my good friend Ratbag has decided next year our gang plus his brother and sons are off somewhere in Scandinavia for a similar adventure. I have to say I am really looking forward to it.

[@johnnyyukon7887]

the opening on this vid was great, peaceful and relaxing. Great trip, well done guys!

[@chrisgeoss2543]

I don't always remember to comment or like, I apologize for that. You and Andy are my favorite videos to watch. Thankyou for putting these up and God bless you both! Hi from Maine, U.S.A

[@andrewforrest8938]

Yes another awesome video from Simon thanks Simon enjoying the video 👍👏🙂

[@tomdacanoagemniltonzerlin9112]

I was waiting for the video, part 2. Hugs from Brazil.

[@P.normal]

Nice video! Friendly reminder on the rules and regulations. It is NOT allowed to break sticks from fallen trees like you did. Only sticks on the ground!

[@Micky-74-v6f]

Epic! Looks grueling though. You both looking like you needed the pub after that!

[@rodbagley1686]

Love seeing your trips. Just dreams of mine to do the things you do. Those portage s don't look like any fun at all. Love the campfire cooking. Keep up the good work. Hope your ankle won't be a problem. Looking forward to no.3!

[@JasonMcCann841]

Nice one guys! Firebox now has a freestyle stove that can also act as a small contained fire pit and lightweight. Perfect for the type of trip you are on. Looks like a great adventure!

[@paulevans1363]

Hi simon amazing views amazing food looks a great trip its on my bucket list so at some point i will get there thanks for a real entertaining channel and taking the time to film all this 👍

[@rockkhound943]

This trip is amazing to watch I will do this one day I have to . Thank you for sharing. Going to watch Andy's now , I enjoy the different points of view .

[@mendyviola]

I really want myself that coffee pot!!! Glad to see you and Andy having a good time together. Rustic long distance/duration trips are never easy. Down here in South Texas we pronounce it Chor-ē-tZo.

[@Draculhuhn]

soooo stoked. I have a feeling that, at least this part of the trip, will go down in your history as "the Portage Safari"....poor Andy...his loathing was palpable 😂

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - it was like a hike through Sweden, carrying canoes 😂

[@skookumjack]

'No-see-ems' is what those little buggers are called in Canada 🇨🇦 . The mosquitos are big enough to carry small children away. . You guy would enjoy the Bowron lakes in B.C. check it out ....

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Ah yes! I’ve heard them called that - little buggers! 😂

[@schonbeardwildmark]

Thanks for sharing another great episode of your journey in Sweden! Looks like you have a great time even though it seems like a lot of hard work. I really hope you got to see that moose before you left.

[@ek-nz]

Beautiful, just what I needed. Thanks Simon!

[@carpenterpilot487]

I really got to say this, I really love your videos Simon!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you mate!

[@noelcusack8770]

Great stuff lads

[@cwam1701e]

Fascinating, relaxing, beautiful scenery, professional level camera work and editing, complete competence and you gotta admire anyone who is that committed to making proper coffee! Subscribed!

[@graceygrumble]

Great stuff!

[@micahwinters7021]

As always! I love your videos! This trip has been tons of fun to follow.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Brilliant stuff Simon and Andy, shame you kept missing out on the huts but the good old twig stoves save the day and are just as good.

[@lafonevc5663]

Lovely opening with the great looking coffee maker against that scenery! Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the trip.

[@tonystrange7224]

Another cracking episode Simon. The trip looks amazing. Here’s to episode 3

[@WarrenKimpel]

I am not a great fisherman either but I have used a number of things for bait; bits of bacon, hot dogs sweet corn from a can, little shrimp, superglued a bug to a hook. ask someone in the area of what works for them

[@paulverheyen5240]

Them twig stoves are awesome 👌 And saved the day/fuel.

[@juliegogo2941]

Images are so pretty it is to bad one can't do more lollygagging so you can get your fish, plus take it all in more. Oopsey Simon doesn't lollygag at all type A all the way! The best is the family of some kind of water bird some kind of Grebe? With the cute lagging fellow with him treading water in the air to catch up! I had never seen any bird do that type of spray before. His own type of hydrofoiling. Grebes do dance on the water. Nice blue berries. Thanks Oh number three of this trip looks a bit daunting to me. Big lake canoeing is truly hard with the wind.

[@alessia0064]

Good Andy's not ill this time ^^.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thankfully not! 😂

[@WIZ-IN-PA]

What a great trip Simon. I was a little worried when you were pushing that canoe through the rocks! Glad it didn't rip! Cheers!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! They are very tough boats 👍👍

[@matsfrisk3653]

wonderful video! Thank you "Simon in Sweden" 😃

[@robertogomez3698]

Great video, I've been enjoying the journey with you. I continue to appreciate all the hard work that is exercised in the making and editing of the presented content. Well done.

[@TNorberg]

Amazingly done as always Simon! Visited Rogen a couple of years ago, saw a massive bear from our boats on our first day. Quite the experience.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Lucky devil! I’d have loved to have seen one!!

[@ksgonewild]

Wow, what an amazing adventure!!! Anyone would think you wanted Andy to get his ass out of bed! 😂🤣😂 Beautiful shots from the canoe, especially right down close to the water, just stunning! That food looked amazing, the beers sounded good, the company incredible and a wonderful night!! always comforting having flames!!’ Look forward to the next instalment!! Love KGW 💕

[@moc8709]

great video, now on to andy's.

[@johnpayne3048]

Well done! Fishing is a skill you can learn close to home. This could be a series of intructional videos, if you ever find yourself stuck at home and need content. I bet you have someone in you neighborhood that goes to city parks and streams and catches more than their share. That person would be glad to point you in the right direction. A bloke on the bank, has a nice ring to it. Thanks again for taking us along on your adventures.