AWARD WINNING WILDERNESS EXPEDITION FILM | "BIG LAND" | Brook Trout Fishing In The Heart Of Labrador

[@TightLoops]

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[@notuntilyoublessme]

Thank you so much for the time and energy spent on creating these wonderful films. I admit, they make me emotional with such a strong desire for, as you called it, "wilderness immersion". I was wondering if you'd consider throwing together some of the footage you might have of the full fishing process (raw), from cast to net and everything in-between. Thanks again, and I pray you all would stay healthy and be blessed to go everywhere you desire.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much! Unfortunately we don't have a lot of footage like that. Its not really the way we shoot. But maybe in the future we'll try and incorporate some of that!

[@marktschannen2519]

Pl@kp

[@368degreefishing4]

You NEED to upload this to fly fishing film tour it’s AWSOME it’s like a big screening for every trout fisher in Wisconsin and there are vids from everywhere in the north and South America they choose the best 10 vids and upload them all the money made from the event goes to fish conservation and stopping the gravel pits in Alaska!!!!

[@vincentchristiano8547]

I bought one right after it came out? Watched it a lot. Watching this one also to help support guys. Where next?

[@saginawdan]

When I was a young lad, this was my fantasy. Now I'm an old man and it's just a dream I once had. You have given me the great pleasure of seeing that it's real. A huge thank you from an old Brook Trout fisherman in Northern Minnesota. 🌲❤🌲

[@gregmillert8911]

I am 70 years old. When I was in my early 60s I did a two + week trip on the DePas River, a tributary of the George, out of Schefferville. Your film beautifully captured not only the magnificent scenery and raw ruggedness of the land, but also the feeling of awe that I experienced, and you experienced, in such beautiful country. I will go back to that part of the world someday just to experience that awe. My thanks to you.

[@tanner6112]

From a Newfoundlander, truly, thank you. Thank you for displaying it so well while being extremely respectful of the land, and hitting the nail on the head in the last segment on land use and abuse. Great film - I’ll be sure to share it.

[@judsonl8990]

I spent a week in Newfoundland last year on my way home from Afghanistan. It is truly a beautiful place. I loved the people - most of them were very friendly - and the countryside is breathtaking. One of my buddies got screeched in and now he prides himself on being an honorary Newfoundlander haha

[@joywalsh6012]

The amazing respect shown to their surroundings by this team is remarkable. A beautiful and informative video!

[@brucejordan7918]

I had the indescribable gift of several trips to The Big Land in the 1970's, including a year and a half of teaching a summer of commercial char fishing with Inuit friends in northern Labrador, and a month long kayak expedition there as well. Your beautiful film brings it all back to me in a way that is profound, but beyond expression! Thank you so very much! You are gifted film makers. More, please!

[@LostLakes]

When you see something so stupidly beautiful, like a starry night or the love of your life, it almost hurts. That's what your films do to me. You guys have a rare gift and I hope you continue to use it for the rest of your lives. No crew or amount of money could've executed this better. You're already masters and soon to be film Jedis. Absolutely exceptional, exceptional, *exceptional.* P.S. That blue halo at 32:32 was brilliantly superimposed.

[@michaelelling5439]

It's interesting to read your comment...as I watched the video, the shear remarkableness (is that word?) just kind of came over me and I found a welling up of emotion I wasn't expecting.

[@isaiahnorton7952]

Seriously!!!!! These people are amazing, the chills I got during that were unreal

[@troydesbiens8605]

I'm now 60 years young today and I LOVE fly fishing and the GREAT OUTDOORS! What an EPIC trip you had!! Keep Exploring! LOVE you ALL!

[@blancheb3533]

I was looking to trash and hate comment fly fishing because I couldn't understand why my boyfriend loves it so much. I ended up crying seeing this film. Thank you for making this beautiful, adventurous film. I probably still can't do fly fishing, I am not just into it and scared of many adventurous things but at least now I understand the feeling of being addicted to it, the nature and the experiences.

[@canadiangemstones7636]

You CAN do it!

[@baldis12]

Hate commenting your bf hobby and passion? Super toxic and immature. I hope you have grown as a person.

[@steveparker8851]

The brookies in northern central Pa. are a true testament of adversity! I have been fortunate to fish them all of my life....all most fourty years later still having a blast! great flick! thanks for caring ! time changes everything

[@craigcrawford6749]

I grew up in Saskatchewan, hunting and fishing. Worked way up north at fly-in camps. Been in Asia last 20 years so my life is a lot different, but my experiences in the bush and wilderness will always be with me.

[@nolanbrahosky5908]

i’ve watched this countless times but i’d like to come back and say i’m confident this video has changed my life for the better, thank you aimee and chase

[@davidmanuel1984]

Jaaaaaa!!! Where to next??? Wuuujjuuuu!! Love this documentary!! Thank you so much for have the passion to do this!! Much love from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷!!

[@davidmanuel1984]

Bdw is the 3 time I watched!!

[@earlwarren59]

Great video you two! Keep up the good work.

[@brentrudderham3060]

Beautiful. In the wilderness and on the lakes and waters I feel the presence of God. It is good for your soul. Thank you for making this video. Tight lines!

[@jamesthompson2705]

I’m so glad to have grown up in Maine and caught Maine native brookies. Nothing fights harder than a true native.

[@WildeFische]

I'm so greatful you got to live such an unfathomable experience! Thanks for letting up all be a part of it by sharing this masterpiece.

[@Private_Idaho_1]

For me as an avid sportsman/outdoorsman/fly fisher you captured the 2 best elements of flyfishing. 1) The take, the magical moment when the fish shows it's self and eats the fly. 2) The water, every stream, river, lake has its own personality and beauty. Keep up the good work!

[@stymiedagain]

So glad you found the large trout at the end and the Northern Lights was the cherry on top.

[@618Fishing]

Two thumbs way up! Thanks for making this, I can tell you guys poured your hearts into it.

[@marlinavila8775]

Thanks for recommending, Nick. This is fabulous!

[@snopuncx15]

Love your videos Nick! - yours have a similar feel to this. Would love to see a longer movie type one someday!

[@jwright9639]

X, Y, Millenials, etc. emerging from their parent's basement clad in typical soiled skivvies is truly an anomaly. Embarking upon an epic adventure trumping even the most courageous and adventurous is nothing less than epic. You Guys Rock! 26:04 in and I'm beginning to reestablish hope for the destiny of mankind.

[@alexisdetocqueville9964]

ok boomer

[@RumiSupertramp]

So great how you released them with such love and the ones you had to eat you thanked for feeding you, this is the love and respect for nature that we need to preserve what's left

[@MissionaryInMexico]

Growing up within spitting distance of the Canadian border on an enormous farm my parents worked their asses off to keep for us... This film brings a certain amount of joy, knowing that something like this place existed in my childhood and I got to enjoy it, fishing rod in hand from age 6. Well done, beautiful imagery and soul-stirring music. 👍

[@MrTIMpersonGUY]

I can’t believe how much this short film exceeded my expectations, what a joy to watch , and what amazing footage. Seriously thank you for sharing this

[@makailahudson2577]

From a Labradorian (Labrador West), I’m happy you appreciate the big land as much as we do

[@billsherk9198]

I work in film industry as a painter and I know what it takes to put out quality work. I am amazed at what you do with such a small crew. Can’t wait for the next one. Tight lines

[@wwechs2006]

I have grown up with a brother who loves fishing and would drag me out fishing as his good luck charm. That love never grew on me, but I do have a love for whitewater and outdoor adventure. I started watching more for my brother, but quickly fell in love with this film - 5 stars for narrative, cinematography and music, not to mention location of course. What an incredible film - would be a worthy contender at the Banff Film festival if you haven’t already entered.

[@ontothewilderness9082]

This is a masterpiece of a film. I hope one day we can revive the parts of the continent we already destroyed and bring back the beauty of nature. I wish we could find a perfect combination of civilization and wildlife.

[@jolssonusa]

Wonderful film by great humans. Let’s hope the land can stay untouched by human intervention. Being an avid fly fisherman from Sweden I can only imagine the joy of spending time at that wonderful place. Thanks for sharing this beautiful film.

[@kenwhittaker8197]

Thanks for the video , my grandfather ran a Hudson Bay trading post in Labrador and told us stories of the fish . Got his split cane fly rod hanging on the wall

[@SuperiorAngling]

Very fine storytelling. Fantastic camera work. Most wont realize the challenges of filming in an environment such as this; Battery management, keeping cameras dry, getting shots in the rapids, constantly taking cameras in and out of pelican cases, the bugs. my god. Great fish too! some of those were true studs. fun watch. tight lines!

[@jacquezghardy]

I came here to learn about fly fishing for a trip to Arizona. I left here with a newfound favorite channel. The work you and your wife put in does not go unnoticed. I pray that the Lord blesses you both.

[@OutThere5]

I’m from Newfoundland and spent a couple summers in Labrador. I did a lot of fishing and one day caught a 6.9 lbs brook trout. About 24” long. It was a beautiful fish.

[@swampwhiteoak1]

A polished and beautiful movie in all manners of filmmaking. No redundancy and no describing in great detail what is happening in the film. The dialog and images complimented each other to tell the powerful story. Especially good were the transitions. One of the best was the conclusion. About 20 minutes before it was said, I was already thinking “where next”.op A very complete illustration of the passion for fishing and seeking the wilderness, and what is necessary to do accomplish both. Combining the two yields supreme satisfaction. My wife and I have done 40 years of what we call “chasing the wilderness” for the epic fishing and what the wilderness offers by its inherent existence. So I am very experienced and wise about this topic. Please consider - There is no way to preserve the wilderness. Preservation means the non-use of the resources. Most people do not care. and will not support something which seems only academic or theoretical. However conservation of the wilderness works very well. Conservation means the wise use of the resources. When people can somehow experience that the wilderness is real, precious, unique, fragile, and possibly fleeting, most people will support conserving the wilderness with money and their votes. So show the wilderness to a small representational group of “average and interested” people and film their experience. Add in images and statements of general interest “ecosystem” so it is not just about fishing. When that film is shown it will powerfully motivate viewers and their friends to support the wilderness. Thank you for having the courage to thank the Lord and have a fish dinner. Thanking the Lord for his gift of the fish to us in Genesis is absolutely necessary. The meal is reality. Do you need a consultant?

[@BreezyBrozz]

Films like these help me to escape... Thank you

[@mikeybraun6361]

One of, if not, the best trout documentaries ever.

[@TightLoops]

Aw, thanks Michael! That's very kind of you.

[@katherinehunter9526]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us Beautiful!✌💞🇨🇦

[@devmcg3237]

Those of us addicted to square tails will appreciate the beauty of this film. Growing up in Ontario and fishing Algonquin Park, ive always dreamt about one day making it up to Labrador. I cant complain though, living in Alberta and getting to fish the Bow as well as all the other world class trout waters around here I do feel fortunate. You guys should come out this way, you wouldn't regret it. Good job, keep it up! Cheers.

[@TheSkiffWanderer]

One of my favorite films! I've lost track of how many times I've watched this!

[@cspark0]

I can't believe content this good is sitting here, for free, just waiting to be discovered by the mass of outdoor enthusiasts. Cinematography, post production, editing, storyline and narration all working together to make this more than the sum of it's parts. (And the soundtrack is stand alone fantastic!) Clearly the creative mind behind this has a gift. I hope that Tight Loops becomes the Warren Miller of my generation.

[@lagginswag]

I got that same miller feeling for sure from this. Just breath taking!

[@drdwgmd14]

I agree!!!

[@123marlo]

The people who gave this video thumbs down must be living on another planet I come from Glasgow,Scotland and have fly fished most of my life and I am 70 and have fished in Alaska , Canada in BC and a few places in Europe and in Northern Scotland where we still have a bit of wilderness and I have loved every minute of it so if you can get out to these wild places it’s a real bonus so you guys keep doing what you’re doing so we can still enjoy these wild places with great fishing. Peace and love from us Jocks over here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍✊🎣🍺🙏

[@brianhenson5643]

Hard to believe there are still places like this. I was glued to the screen from start to finish. Really well done.

[@daveboise_2222]

Wait, what just happened? Can't believed I got lost for a while in this wonderful film. Awesome.

[@tedhoubaer6582]

What an epic movie! It touches the heart of an true fly-fisherman. Exploring and leaving no footprints in the wild. The nature decide when and why. The scenery and the details of the journey is fantastic. Regards from Sweden

[@MrBogombo]

Great film. Being from Newfoundland and having worked in the Torngat Mountains in Labrador, you represented the big land very well. Unreal place.

[@4amwaj]

I cant get my head around how there are 20 dislikes... This is a masterpiece.

[@Salmon39-s7b]

Haters always have to be...

[@dougyanez1710]

I think a ton of dislikes come from bots missing their true targets.

[@Amazinggrazing]

I can't wrap my head around why I can't give this more likes...As you put it, "This is a masterpiece."

[@SlabDynasty]

People are probably just jealous

[@SupernaturalBeingsofEarth]

Miss leading title. I didn't come for guess facts. Read the title of my channel & realize this guy is a desk job dude.

[@jeffcameron3180]

I was compelled to watch this again today. This film was so incredibly well done. The story line is excellent, the filming technique is second to none and the editing is incredible. Just a masterpiece of a film!

[@kathryndamron3238]

Beautifully written and photographed. Thank you.

[@mostroasttoast]

A true masterpiece; I have loved all you other films but this is a real triumph of flyfishing filmmaking.

[@benendetto]

I know there is plenty to talk about with how beautiful and interesting this is, I feel like most people have covered it all. No one however has commented on how there is a few frames of Dylan tying flys on a moving train, how has no one else commented on this superhuman feat of composure. just wow

[@sing1ebeam]

Upon seeing this I instantly shared with those friends that tie. What a hoss.

[@BigWaveDavey]

Amazing film journey. Thanks for sharing your incredible adventures. Brook trout the size of steelhead!!!

[@looking4leasuretime]

So makes me miss northern Ontario/Canada, from southern Ontario. Really makes me think of planning to the north. Thank-you

[@TightLoops]

Check out our video “Things Don’t Always Go As Planned”! It was a Northern Ontario trip! Heart achingly beautiful country up there, can’t wait to go back!

[@skullace3136]

I LOVE THIS. Such emotions, I felt the sadness of departing such an awesome adventure. The footage, pacing, music choice and knowledge spoken was truly a masterpiece. Thank you for taking us along your journey!

[@WesleyWong-wm1fl]

This is just absolutely the best film about flyfishing and wilderness exploration for 'just plain Joe's'....No yuppies with guides tying on their flies for them. No hardcore 'extremist' having to show off their latest stupid conquest. It was just an absolutely great film in so many ways. The cinematography was gorgeous and beautifully shot. The storyline and voiceovers were just enough to be informative but not annoying background mumbling. Really loved how you showed all the preparation which went into creating such a trip. It's the kind of film which is truly inspiring for 'ordinary' people who want to create an adventure of their own. Thanks again for showing this on KZbin and you can be sure I will be buying a Vimeo version of this film.

[@SuperWoodsy007]

.Brook Trout, such beautiful fish. Had dreams of Labrador once back when I was a Kennebec and Dead River whitewater guide in Maine. Allagash and St John Rivers will have to do as age has caught up with me at 63. But, well done film my watery friends, very well done.. Reading the ill fated Hubbard expedition was my introduction to Labrador decades ago.

[@johndoelman1301]

This is beautiful. My Dad did a lot of Brook Trout, Salmon and Arctic Char fishing in Labrador and I love canoeing in the Canadian wilderness. I’ve experienced that great fishing outside of Kuujjuaq where the smallest fish are 2 lbs, though they don’t get to the 7-8 lbs you see up there. Guys, this was wonderful. It brought tears to my eyes. I wish I was with you. BTW: I also began my lifelong affair with paddling on the Allagash, but in the 60’s as a kid. Thank you. Awesome job!!!!!

[@44musher]

Woven now in the tapestry of my mind, no doubt etched deep upon your souls. Thank you from the heart. Travel well, till next time.

[@buckalov9]

I can see how this film has won so many awards. It is a very well produced and directed piece of art. The cinematography is impeccable. Well done. I will recommend it to all my fly fishing friends, and any who just love a well made film.

[@tristanmay5605]

One of the best exploration films I've ever seen. Everything you guys make is top notch, but this was truly flawless. Thank you for showing us this truly wild and beautiful place that so few have the fortune of seeing in person. Maybe one day I'll have the privilege of exploring an uncharted river up there.

[@andrewspencer8725]

Great film. Makes me want to get out there and adventure. Thanks for sharing. Wonderful scenery, fishing, and music!

[@marcberman5642]

Wow, what an incredible adventure and an amazing place filled with the Brookies of my dreams.

[@briggs13a]

Great that you explain the destruction of trout. I am 60 and I can’t believe how the western rivers have been degraded by pollution.I fear for the future.

[@scottdore9799]

I'm from Maine and I too have a love for the wild Brook trout great video that place is on my bucket list my uncle went there and he caught massive humpback s Christmas and thanks for the video

[@desocratic]

I wonder how many times I'm going to come back to re-watch this.

[@TightLoops]

Ha! Well, hopefully the power grid stays up in perpetuity, and KZbin never dissolves, and then it’ll always be here for you ;) Thanks for the kind words and continued support

[@desocratic]

@@TightLoops Back again! Lmao.. Too true. God forbid my problems should ever outgrow where/when I can get my next Tight Loops fix.

[@angrycalculator5285]

The narration is amazing. The end when he speaks of the unthought of spiritual and cultural ties between humans and the land. The loss of words for the type of growth that occurs when immersed in nature. Fucking amazing.

[@kylewong1747]

Wonderful, wonderful video. Water is life, and its nourishment our sustenance. I have relations in Northern Quebec and Northern Ontario. Having angled, hunted and explored a small fragment of the vastness of the north, your video has given me a renewed sense of appreciation for our home. Unfortunately it's resources are sought after now more than ever, and development and human interruption of the ecosystem of the Moose River basin will probably never return to what it once was. I hope and pray Northern Labrador stays untouched and pristine.

[@TheHarley883r]

2 weeks !! all that planning and hard work, I couldnt have left so soon.. once in a life time experiance thanks for shareing the beauty that is being lost so fast , lets hope its still there in 100 years likely not

[@JacobSimpson]

Wow! What a beautiful film! It's amazing! I can really tell how much have been put into it. Maybe one day I can complete this same journey...

[@dustinh20yaker]

I worked in Labrador for a couple summers in high school. I did not know much about fishing, but I was able to catch fish that most wish for their whole lives. It actually made it really hard to fish back here in Maine. I have spent the past 2 decades working a job that has zero free time and recently changed careers. I have picked up fly fishing, again, and plan to try and make a trip up there soon. We did a much smaller trek like yours when I was there. We had a square stern old town canoe and we motored up the Metchin river to the head waters, portaged up a bunch of rapids to locate a spot to land a float plane. The largest trout I caught was about 6 lbs, but there were streams where you could put an empty hook in the water and pull out 16" fish every cast. Pike and lake trout were out of control, as well. It makes the Maine wilderness seem very small. This video was amazing. I don't think I knew how good of an opportunity my summers there were until now. Oh, and the bears are legit up there.

[@masonbuck3657]

Literally the most hooking film I've ever watched. This is amazing, and it's sad that only 300,000 people have watched it. This video perfectly represents so many of us who want to take a life-changing trip like you all. Great Work!!

[@bbejbe]

I have just watched it completely random. I love it. From 1 to 5 - story 5, music 5, picture 5. Great trip!

[@tynelson9003]

incredible! very beautiful film. Thanks for sharing your journey

[@sebastienrene8463]

I grew up in James Bay and I have many engraved images of tundra’s wilderness in my head even if we left when I want under 10 y/o. Your amazing short film brings back memories of me and my dad fishing trouts and I’m looking forward to share this with my 14 y/o boy. Merci!

[@fuglbird]

Thank you for the excellent film. It was interesting to see how a couple - inexperienced in paddling, axe handling and fishing - went out on this beautiful trip. Wisely you brought two guides with you and planned much of the trip excellently. Also you brought the right spirit.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks! Really glad you liked the film. To be fair, and only partially to stroke out own ego, but more importantly to clarify for anyone reading this who might be interested in a similar trip: We were only inexperienced in paddling. The axe mishap was a simple mistake, made due to tiredness and calorie deprivation, not inexperience. And as far as fishing is concerned, we are career/professional anglers, and have over 20 years under our belts, so not quite amateurs there either. But the most important point, is that we brought a NL guide with us because it was a LEGAL REQUIREMENT. Anyone else wishing to embark on a similar trip in northern NL or QB should be aware of this. We had planned this trip solo, until realizing we needed to bring a guide, and then had dilemma of needing another person to fill a second canoe. Our friend Dylan was an obvious choice because of experience and willingness to adventure. Anyway, the benefit of having the "guides" along wasn't so much in knowledge they were able to impart, but in their youthful spirits and good work ethic. We were all equals in the bush, and it was the first time ANY of us had gone on an expedition like that.

[@fuglbird]

@@TightLoops I really enjoyed your film. This is the type of film, that carries the love of our outdoor life. My comments about your fishing experience was caused by the remark: "Then, suddenly and all at once, on, a day no different than any other, and on a piece of water indistinguishable from the rest, everything changed." In your film this is actually the first time, I saw you fishing in flowing water with some eddies. This is the first time in your film, when you are fishing in an area, that looks promising to me for Brook trout - and it is certainly different from the other places you tried. Eventually you made it, which is the point. Regarding the axe: Experience means, that we know how to handle stuff in all situations, also when we are tired. I am sure, you will handle the axe properly next time, and I am looking forward to seeing your next film.

[@TightLoops]

@@fuglbird Again I appreciate the kind words. I have to disagree with you about experience, because everyone makes mistakes, even the most experienced people. It certainly added to the encyclopedia of my knowledge, as every mistake does, but the technique being used was a safe and reliable one, and I continue to use it to this day. Even someone who has been driving cars for 40 years can get in an accident. I bite my tongue sometimes, but it doesn't mean I'm an inexperienced chewer. I stub my toes on sidewalk cracks occasionally, but I'm not an inexperienced walker. Accidents with blades, especially in the bush can have dire consequences, and require utmost care, but no one, and i mean NO ONE is free of potential accidents, especially when it's a task reliant on human motor functions. It's important to remain humble in your knowledge or lack thereof, but to also acknowledge that life is chaotic and unpredictable, and accidents will happen. It's all part of the risk assessment involved when taking on something like this expedition. As for the fishing part, its worth mentioning that when you see a narrative documentary film like this, some degree of liberty has been taken with passing of events, as well as what the viewer sees and does not see. So a couple of points, all of which I assume you'll find interesting if you're a brook trout enthusiast: 1) we have direct knowledge of the previous (now 17 year old) expedition to this area, including exact coordinates to where they caught fish, and we fished it all, and much of it was utterly prime brook trout water, which produced 0 fish. Pools that produced fish in the dozens of up to 7 pounds for the previous party produced absolutely nothing for us. And yes, even the career Labrador brook trout guide was dumbfounded. 2) the type of water the brook trout inhabit in this area of the far north is much more variable than you'd think, and in fact the most productive water for large fish is often lake environments. This is often upsetting to sportsmen who come to the areas top lodges, because they want to walk and wade in rivers, as apposed to sitting in boats. The point being, yes, that section where we started catching fish looked good, but it was certainly not classic Labrador brook trout water. 3) its important to mention that events did not take place exactly how they are portrayed in the film. In reality, after landing in the middle we fished for 3 days with no luck, and then moved upstream, where we found the fish. After fishing the area so extensively that we were repeat catching the same fish, we decided to travel downstream, armed with the knowledge we'd gained from the upstream locations, and knowing that there were similar structures/water in the lower river. However, after 5 days of fishing in the lower stretches, catching no fish, and getting stuck on the island, we decided to head BACK to were we had all the luck. Well guess what? Once we got there, the fish were all gone again. Now a film were we catch fish in the middle and then spent a week failing doesn't make for a great narrative, so the order got shifted for the sake of story telling. But whats really important is that we, and the rest of the world, know incredibly little about the population of brook trout in the upper Kanairiktok, and it would probably take a decade of study to fully understand their fluvial migrations, but we are pretty confident they were on the move, and we just happened to catch them for a few days on their way upstream to spawn. We spent two weeks doing nothing but fishing, and in all the lakes and streams we never saw any fish. Trolling, dry flies, nymphs, you name it. Our inability to catch fish had nothing to do with fishing experience or the water we targeted, it had to do with lack of knowledge of that particular populations migration patterns. We know a little more now, but I bet if we tried to return and replicate it we'd be thrown for a loop again. Once of the best things about exploring wild country, is that it's truly wild, and unpredictable. Armed with a combined 70 years at least of brook trout fishing experience in our group, and we still couldn't figure it out. But thats the real joy in exploration; you're always learning.

[@davebergin342]

The land aligning its rhythms with yours?? It was apparent expectations were surpassed. Admire your courage and loved the documentary. Thank you!

[@tristand.3164]

This gave me goosebumps the whole way through. I have been dreaming for a couple years now of going up to Labrador and I can say that this has solidified my desire.

[@beyondthebeat9769]

I am humbled and moved by this great cinematic and natural capture achievement. I still can not believe that you did it! This flick is so rich with so much of what I hold dear that I must send all of my love your way. Truly a profound step that has stirred in me a reflection of self that can no longer look away from what true treasure in this world is. Thank you for the enormous and dedicated collective effort to film and edit this gem. Your contribution leaves the financial constraints of modern life so far behind. Only nature. Perfection.

[@jimmylewis3062]

Absolutely stunning film on so many levels. Inspiring and beautiful.

[@CanadianSledDog]

Watching this again now during pandemic is even more moving than the first time. I want to go to Labrador so bad it's making me upset! Well done.

[@isaiahnorton7952]

Seriously an amazing film holy! I have a new dream trip, I’m 21 and I’m just really starting to get into fly fishing after starting during salmon season last year and my god I love it!

[@chrisperia3920]

2021 - I am just watching this. I honestly didn’t want it to end. Thank you for sharing!

[@aidanhottes5469]

Stunning. Just amazed 🌲🎣

[@erinmac4750]

YT bots gave me a gift! Who knew I needed to experience this exquisite, eye opening, soul healing expanse of pristine nature. Now, I see why people fish and how amazing that adventure of discovery can be. A beautiful piece! Thank you for sharing this quest! 💚🌎🏞️🍀

[@osks]

A truly magnificent production - well done!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Andre!

[@cmcer1995]

I found this video amazing. I love the wilderness and all it has to offer us. I especially love Brookies. Most here is Colorado are rather small, but once in a while you can find a bigger one. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@__z4ne__823]

I cannot believe how you've put together such a beautifuly undiscribable documentary of an equaly indescribable land.

[@samgordon1435]

Wow, wonderful recollection at the end there. Beautiful, free, and spirited take on our relationship with the environment. I pray the beauty of wilderness will become increasingly bountiful, diverse, and vibrant as we evolve our take on its use.

[@richardgill9484]

Lockdown restrictions in the UK just faded away watching your film. We don't need to take from our wilderness when it gives us so much by being what it is, wilderness.

[@wild_goose_0285]

I'm 6 min in and, as a Smallmouth guy, this makes me all the more exited about my trip to Algonquin later this year. Early mornings walking the river for savage Bass is truly when I'm most relaxed

[@wild_goose_0285]

Most relaxing video I've ever seen. F for Chase and company.

[@Anthrax809]

I love that it was about the journey and the land, not the people. Amazing job, well done. God speed

[@kaimanawakid]

Beautiful looking fish and countryside - inspiring video. Thanks and well done.

[@treydejarnett4970]

Literally so stoked! Tight loops makes the best fly fishing films! Can’t wait to do some trout fishing on my fly rod around Michigan!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Trey! We can't wait to fish Michigan either!

[@tiddiesprinkles]

@@TightLoops Michigan is nothing even CLOSE TO Labrador but we do have some beautiful native brookies!!!!

[@colbanjo6277]

Thank you guys for this great film,, absolutely mesmerizing,, i didn't want to blink,, eyes glued,, what a beautiful native fish and wild country.

[@robertbotta6536]

So absolutely fantastic. Beautiful. Thank you. The size of those monsters is unbelievable.

[@parkerberryhilll]

The level of production on this is insane. I can’t imagine how long it to in post production.

[@berks8260]

Great exploration….I hunted and fished out of Schefferville via float plane several times . Breathtaking country….

[@BMC-hl2uh]

Stunning. The production, the setting, the story. the people, the music...perfect.

[@quickwateroutdoors7301]

Great team. Great story. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@chadrish]

Fantastic. I decided to watch this as I tied flies… I only tied two. I was drawn in to this so hard.

[@EzeeRips]

Wow thank you so much for sharing this adventure with the rest of the world!

[@farmerbob4554]

Trips like this become addictive. Memories of earlier trips and planning new ones just get better and better. Thanks for the excellent video.