SOLO KAYAKING ADVENTURE ON OHIO'S FINEST RIVER

[@ChongLorVidz]

I subscribed to your wish well farm channel and watched every video. Sometimes, I rewatch them bc I may have missed some tricks and tips you use. It's always nice to see what other farmers are up to and gain some knowledge from others such as yourself. I enjoy the outdoors as well, and it's nice to see what you do outside of farming. Thanks for sharing. Keep it up. I always get excited to see what you knowledge you will share in the next videos.

[@jasonwish-]

wow, thank you very much, I really appreciate that!

[@jamesosborne5950]

The mad river looks awesome. Love the video brother

[@JonHodgson-li3hi]

Wishbone! Another great video from your buddies at onepaddlekayakadventures

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks guys!

[@thomasc7332]

Glad the farming channel is doing well. Thank you for another great kayaking video.

[@jasonwish-]

Thank you Thomas!

[@victorhopper6774]

about 20 years ago i was going down eagle city at 3AM and the road had 2 inches of snow on it. as i aproached the bridge i stopped cause there were over 20 deer on it. after milling around a few minutes they walked single off it right in front of me. i think they were using the light of my headlights to see better.

[@jasonwish-]

Holy cow! Or maybe I should say holy deer!

[@talldude5841]

I agree with you about the property rights on a public river. Good to see you back in nature Jason.

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks! Fortunately, I know a few landowners along that river and I know where the city and county land is, but it’s mostly private property all along that river unfortunately.

[@victorhopper6774]

it works well for the landowners cause over the years the river might move a few hundred feet but the property line stays the same.

[@Hardtimesflushthechumps]

Good stuff .

[@ThaSilentOne420]

Your sandbar is stoney creek lol I lived in the house next to the river on W countyline i used to inter tube it alot the sketchy water thats moving quick is deep we fished there alot for trout there and under the bridge at countyline been years ago .

[@jasonwish-]

Awesome!

[@mowerparts3824]

A perfect exit! It was very smooth as that showed how fast the water was moving.

[@jasonwish-]

Yeah, it was a pretty swift current right there, that’s what I like about the mad river, no matter how low the water is It’s always moving pretty good.

[@ThaSilentOne420]

We had all kinds of ppl camp when i lived on countyline right there where u said u camped at storms creek . Never had no issues other then ppl leaving trash

[@frederickbunner246]

I have a farm on mad river we always swim in the cold water when I was a kid

[@jasonwish-]

it's definitely cold!

[@Maxspeed1998]

Great video! Looking forward to hitting the Mad river soon.

[@jasonwish-]

It’s always a good time, the only river that I have found in Ohio that even compares is the Kokosing, but even that river gets awfully low during the hot dry summer months.

[@adamrehling6971]

Me and my girl are doing our anniversary trip to audra state park. Loved how it looked in your video.

[@jasonwish-]

Congratulations and enjoy your anniversary trip, it’s a great state park!

[@FiveRiversBeyond]

Sometimes less is more. Love the content. I know I can't get outdoors nearly as much as I would like.

[@jasonwish-]

It’s definitely been a juggling act running two channels this summer, but I’m really enjoying it!

[@georgedouglas9342]

Hard to believe you can find any time away from farming to enjoy the rivers! 👍 Great vid. I'd love to kayak some rivers in SW Ohio. I'm in East central Ohio, there's lots of waterways around but I like to explore new areas. I've been doing sections of the Tuscarawas river and working my way to the Muskingum, (Coshocton) Love your vids and info you share! And I agree 100% with you on land ownership along rivers. Kinda sucks in Ohio....

[@jasonwish-]

It’s definitely tough this time of year, mid to late June was the last time I had a chance and I got about four or five more busy weeks and then I’ll have another opportunity to finish upthe mad river. Thanks for the information and happy paddling!

[@unclebilloutdoors136]

Good to see you out on the water. I know from watching your other channel, it is a welcome diversion. I really need to get on the Mad sometime.

[@jasonwish-]

I prefer backpacking over kayaking, but I don’t like doing it in the hot humid summer months so the mad Rivers my go to for some R&R, got a two nighter planned on it here in about five weeks as soon as things start slowing down a little bit.

[@unclebilloutdoors136]

@@jasonwish- I enjoy your backpacking and hiking videos also. I used to enjoy hiking, but at 70 years old with arthritic hips, my hikes are pretty short. 😁 At least my shoulders are still good for paddling.

[@Jake__v]

Northern Michigan is so beautiful. Especially the U.P.

[@jasonwish-]

Indeed, my favorite!

[@Jake__v]

@@jasonwish- we vacation up there about every 2 years.

[@Jake__v]

@jasonwish- I'm over by Eastfork Lake East of Cincinnati. Me and a buddy are looking to hit an overnight trip on the little Miami river. Are there any pro tips for first-timers?

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

Looks like a nice river! Water seems very clear!

[@jasonwish-]

The Mad is always really clear except after a huge rain, very fortunate to have this river just down the road from me.

[@OwlWhite12]

I’m from Ohio, thanks👍

[@jasonwish-]

You bet, thanks for watching!

[@natehoover5266]

I always shuttle myself. I bought an Ebike and I hide it and lock it to a tree or something and bike back to my truck. It's great on the Kokosing because you can take the Kokosing Gap Trail and it's a nice bike ride.

[@jasonwish-]

Great way to do it! and a great river!

[@abegrey740]

​@@jasonwish-kokosing is my home river if you will. I have the pleasure of living in Gambier. 4 put in / take outs within 5 miles from home. Kids started in a canoe at birth then graduated to their own kayaks about 8 or so. Awesome river when it is up.

[@reptilianaaronMVP]

Awesome video, I'll definitely have to make my way over there sometime. You should definitely come check out the Ozarks, that's where I float. Big Piney and Jacks Fork are a couple favorites. Would be fun to take my Mad River Canoe to the Mad River lol.

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks! Oh, don't worry, it's on my short list! As is the Buffalo.

[@gradyrm237]

Lucky to have rain. Dry as a popcorn f%^t in PA, WV and MD. You can walk across the Potomac.

[@jasonwish-]

Oh my! Yes, we've been blessed with near perfect timely rains this year.

[@gradyrm237]

@@jasonwish- To hear a farmer pleased with the weather is a rare thing. Ha Enjoy the bounty. I'll keep watching.

[@ryanswango8786]

Hello from Cincy! Awesome to find a local guy. Local enough anyhow

[@jasonwish-]

Hey Ryan, glad you found my and channel and thanks for checking it out!

[@ryanswango8786]

@@jasonwish- absolutely man. I’m subbed and “belled” now. I just found your channel so I haven’t got to go through too much but do you ever get down toward Cincinnati?

[@jasonwish-]

@@ryanswango8786 not too much unless passing thru

[@danrussell9207]

As you know I found this Channel from the Wishwell Farms page! Glad to see and read that your actually getting some breaks from the farm! couple paddles and an RV trip not bad! (I think comments help the algorithms is I why I try to comment! Gotta try to help keep the good channels around!) After seeing your Sandbar gone I don't think they did any work on the s turns unless they you were referring too is mother nature! I bet the floods pushed that section straight through! Maybe though!

[@jasonwish-]

I really appreciate your support through comments and liking the videos Dan! These trips were taken back in mid June so I am way overdue for another break, but gotta persevere and push through these next super busy next 5 weeks and then things will start to slow down a little bit, I can’t wait!

[@evansittech]

floated down this river more times then I can remember

[@jasonwish-]

Me too, over 35 years worth. I still remember my very first time, I think I was 15 and we did a Sunday school class canoe paddle and I met my first girlfriend on the river lol.

[@robertuffman3041]

i swear one day i will get time to do the mad river.

[@jasonwish-]

You better, you’re missing out ha ha!

[@mdmowrey]

Greetings. State Route 55 is not the same as Old Troy Pike, at least not in Champaign County. The bridge you pass under just before reaching SR 55 is Old Troy Pike, a county road. I live just around the corner. However, some historic maps may refer to what is now 55 as The Troy Pike. I enjoyed taking a trip with you down the river that is essentially in my back yard.

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks for the correction, I knew that, not sure why I confused those roads.

[@KeleFPV]

Hey Jason! It would be great to find a put-in/take-out that we could land at and join you for a para-camping/kayak-camping combo!! The wife and I fly paramotors.

[@jasonwish-]

That would be so cool! How much room on a sandbar would you have to have to land/take off? I hope to finish off my final section in mid to late Aug.

[@KeleFPV]

@@jasonwish- we'd need a decent size space but landing on a sandbar would be rad. I'll look at google earth and do some scouting between Eagle City and Spangler.

[@jasonwish-]

@@KeleFPV I've already finished that section over a month ago, video still being edited. Next will be Spangler to Deeds Point Metro Park.

[@rickbabynewyears1857]

i go there to i live not far from there

[@haroldsams-hs]

what do you use to track your distance when paddling? another cool video, thanks for sharing!

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Harold, I just use my COROS watch which then links to Strava. I used Gaia for years before the COROS.

[@kaisailor1]

Hey Jason, I just found your channel and I'm here looking for kayak camping routes in Ohio and down into Kentucky. I live near Cincinnati. That river you're paddling is gorgeous. Have you ever paddled it in late Fall or Early Winter? I'm building my kayak presently, so it will be a month before I'm finished with it.

[@jasonwish-]

I've kayaked it in every season multiple times. It's not the best for camping but it's doable if your willing to stealth camp on sandbars. There are a few areas that are city/county owned land but for the most part it's private property along most of it. The Little Miami River is also a good option, I have a three part series on that one as well. I don't know much about kentucky rivers....Michigan is where it's at if you like clean clear water and awesome camping.

[@kaisailor1]

@jasonwish- I know the little Miami. I used to go to Morgan's Livery and rent canoes way back in the day. It's about 15 minutes from my home. I've not paddled in Michigan but I've been to several places in the state camping and hiking. You mentioned Sleeping Bear Dunes, I've been there. I love that place. I've got a 26' sailboat that I'm slowly restoring and outfitting for some sailing up there, but probably won't have it finished until next spring.

[@JourneyontheTrail]

“Ohio rules are retarded”…couldn’t have said it better myself. I was telling a friend in Virginia about it the other day and he couldn’t believe it. Great to see you out man! Another great video. I feel like this is the busiest summer yet so behind watching to many videos these days. Thanks for sharing!

[@jasonwish-]

Hey man hope your doing well! I haven't been on social media at all except posting 3 farm videos a week...I can barely keep my head above water, lol. Still hope we can get together one of these days!

[@rickbabynewyears1857]

i drop in on 296 to 36

[@natehoover5266]

I'm debating on doing a 2 or 3 day trip on the Mad or backpacking Old Loggers Path in Pennsylvania this weekend...well long weekend anyhow. You need to backpacking the Porcupine Mountains in the U.P. You'll end up camping on the shore of Lake Superior and have 2 miles of pristine shoreline to yourself and it's one of, if not the best campsites I've ever had backpacking. Here's what I want to know about the Mad....how many Eagles do you see in a 10 miles stretch?

[@jasonwish-]

Ok, I never seen any eagles on the Mad, but I've seen dozens on the Mohican River and several on the Little Miami, maybe even the Kokosing. Too hot, humid and buggy for me to enjoy backpacking in the summer, but if you asked me this in October, I would definitely say Old Loggers Path! And I've been trying to get up to the Porkies for years! I already have my fall and winter taken up this year but I will get up there in 2025!

[@natehoover5266]

@@jasonwish- good to know. I love seeing wildlife more than just the kayaking in itself but I'll definitely try the Mad. It definitely looks fun. Old Loggers Path was kinda tough. Whoever designed it didn't know what a switchback was. Lol. Pennsylvania was beautiful though. Definitely do the Porkies asap! Camping on Superior was a treat. This fall I'll be in SC for a wedding so I'll be backpacking down there in the fall but next year I'm shooting for Minnesota or Maine for a trip. Maybe both!

[@jasonwish-]

@@natehoover5266 are you familiar with the Palmetto Trail in SC? I've been section hiking it each winter and will be finishing all 500 miles of it this fall, then moving on to the 118 mile Bartram Trail which is connected to it.

[@natehoover5266]

@jasonwish- I have but I never looked into it much because being solo I usually try to find loop trails. I'll definitely check it out some more. I'd love to do a full thru hike someday. Like the Superior Hiking Trail or the Uinta Highline trail. I hike 104 miles of the Colorado Trail solo for my first ever backpacking trip. It was quite the experience. Kinda crazy on my part having zero backpacking experience.

[@donniemabry1470]

Jason do you have a camping 101 video do you take a swx or axe with you

[@jasonwish-]

I do not have a video like that and I have never taken axe with me unless I’m car camping

[@pamelascrochet]

I live in dayton ohio

[@jasonwish-]

Love the fountains at deeds Park!

[@brianpacer4245]

What's the fishing like on the mad river ?

[@jasonwish-]

I haven’t fished it myself, but I’ve heard it’s really good and I always see fisherman out there

[@victorhopper6774]

horrible

[@frambies]

You touched a little bit here on my biggest hang ups, getting to my car after the float. What is the best way to over come this?

[@jasonwish-]

Obviously having two vehicles is the best, to have one at each end but if you’re solo, like I am many times, you can park your vehicle at your takeout after you have already stashed your kayak or canoe in the weeds, trees, or cornfields at your put in and then Uber back to your kayak. I’ve even left my kayak with a camper host at a campground before that was near the river. If you don’t want to use an Uber, you’re only other option is to walk jog or bike back to your kayak from your takeout. Another option is to have someone pick you up when you take out and bring you back to your vehicle where you started.