Kayak Camping Paradise! 3 Days

[@jimmyceltic4120]

Binge watching your channel always upbeat and positive that's awesome

[@TripSmith]

Nice! Enjoy enjoy enjoy!

[@PaulPeck]

Good stuff +SailingandSuch ! Take care, Paul

[@TripSmith]

+Paul Peck Thanks for the feednack Paul!

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

HAHA dude that is so me on the road to my adventures too. Music up, singing away, getting pumped up. Love it.

[@TripSmith]

Yea buddy!

[@syugo]

Haha love your videos man, a good mix of content and humor.

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Nick! I try to mix them both as best I can ;)

[@coryfulton31]

Good to see some one out enjoying nature, glad to see you sharing it on youtube! nice to be able to watch what other people are doing in other places in the world, i love kayaking and love to see other people out enjoying it. thanks for another good video!

[@TripSmith]

+Cory Fulton Glad to be able to enjoy it! Getting ready to enjoy it for another 3-day trip starting tomorrow :) What part of world do you enjoy on your kayak? Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@davidwaite1889]

This is my second video, and I'm hooked - I have no clue how I found you but the editing is great. Love your positive attitude. Big time fun!

[@TripSmith]

Glad you're watching and enjoying them David! You've got to have a positive attitude. If you're not having fun you're doing it wrong. Thanks for watching!

[@bradysimpson08]

Haha @19:30... keep these videos comming! Makes me jealous and wanting to go yak camping!

[@TripSmith]

+Brady Simpson Glad you like them! Got another adventure coming up in a couple of days. Get out there and go for it! Live it now!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Yet another awesome adventure. If you would just post one of these everyday, I could cancel my Netflix subscription!

[@TripSmith]

+Adventure Outdoors Thanks a ton! I wish I could post one everyday.... So glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate you checking it out.

[@henryschneider7183]

Hey trip! I love the music in the video and also love how you have fun and can entertain your viewers. I have never gotten bored watching your videos. I'm always excited for whats next. Thanks a lot for what you do trip. I know making these videos takes a lot of your time and it's an art! Keep doing what your doing Trip! Henry Schneider

[@TripSmith]

+Henry Schneider Thanks Henry, what would be the reason of doing this if it wasn't fun right? That's fantastic, my goal is to make videos that are entertaining and informational. I'm excited to see what's next as well, can't wait for Friday morning to get here so I can go finish the Pea River. Thank You, Thank You! I wouldn't be able to do it without all of you guys who comment and engage with the videos.

[@Bigcampin]

keep them coming man!love that you film solo trips,good work.

[@TripSmith]

+ryan bodinger Thanks Ryan! Will do man. Glad you are enjoying them, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@FogDog68]

Man I am totally diggin' these videos.. Cant wait for it to get warm up here in Indiana. We have some great creeks and the Ohio River. Kayak camping is gonna happen this year. Come on up. Booyah.. Thanks for sharing!!

[@TripSmith]

+FogDog68 Awesome Fog! Hope it warms up for you sooner rather than later man. Sounds like a good summer!!!! Booyah! Thanks for watching and commenting man, I really appreciate it!

[@huntersaunders5031]

glad you take the time to make these, i watch every one of them !

[@TripSmith]

+Hunter Saunders Awesome Hunter! Thanks for taking the time. Hope you enjoy the future videos as well.

[@NSCA12]

Didn't edit out the fart at 28:40. LMAO, that's AWESOME!!! Great stuff.

[@TripSmith]

+NSCA12 Oh baby it's raw footage! lol Thanks man.

[@AMC417]

Love it! Trip, you always entertain and teach new things! You also crack me up!! Liked the bonus footage! -Ash

[@TripSmith]

+AMC417 Thanks Ash! I try to keep things fun and full of info. Glad you enjoyed the bonus footage, that's also how I ride to crossfit lol

[@roanokekids]

I love your videos. I live in Ohio and my friends and I bought kayaks this summer and have been going on trips on the Mad River. We have done a 30 mile and a 20 mile and we all camp in hammocks. We will probabaly get one more trip this season. You definitely make the best kayak videos on KZbin! thanks.

[@TripSmith]

+Andrew Henry Thanks Andrew! What a flattering comment, love it! Hope you and your buddies are able to get in another trip before it gets to cold. Hang 'em high! Thanks for watching.

[@benwilsonite]

+Andrew Henry dood thats so cool me and my friends do the same thing!

[@averageeverydayfishermansh4501]

I just found your channel a few days ago and have been watching all of your videos. Great stuff! My son made a hammock this past summer and tried it out for the first time on that same island you camped on the second night. I live in Navarre and fish, kayak, and boat in the Sound and around those islands several times a week. Great stuff!!!

[@TripSmith]

That's awesome ! Glad you enjoy the video.... That's cool your son is getting Out There!

[@brooklynnadkins3062]

I just bought a kayak and love watching your videos !

[@TripSmith]

Congrats Brooklyn! Hope you get plenty of time on the water!

[@Charsept]

Destin is one of my favorite vacation spots. you're doing it right. I never get to fish much when I'm down there.

[@TripSmith]

Oh yea, it's gorgeous! I really enjoyed my time down there.

[@bradleysonthemove5790]

That was fun ... you're fun, and your adventures got me stoked on kayak camping ... a few of my cycling friends wanted to do something different, so this summer we eased into the sport with basic entry level 8-footers (fits perfectly inside SUV) and paddled mostly inland lakes and streams .. LOVE IT!! Next summer -- kayak camping! LIKED, SUBSCRIBED!!

[@TripSmith]

+Michele-Mike Bradley Thank you! Thank you! Glad you're stoked lol! That's wonderful, nothing wrong with 8'ers at all. I appreciate the SUB and the Like. I'm heading back out this coming weekend for another weekend of adventure and filming. Thanks for the great comment!

[@larrysingley1449]

I really enjoy your videos Trip. I especially like your trips when you traverse the Destin Navarre Pensacola Fort Walton Beach area. I am envious brother.

[@TripSmith]

Thanks bud. The water in this area during this trip was the best I have seen. LOVE it.... Miss it....

[@monicajones8450]

You are one fun guy. That was an awsome trip. I recently aquired a hammock and I have a kayak. Plan on some trips myself. Thank you for sharing. Keep having fun dude

[@TripSmith]

+Monica Jones Glad you think so Monica! Thanks for that! Sounds like you're just about all set, just have to get out there. I'll keep trying to make the best of it, don't worry. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@codeetubb4659]

I think I'm your biggest fan. Love your videos. I always learn something and I enjoy your sense of humor! When is your next Kayak adventure video coming up? I think I've watched them all! God bless!

[@TripSmith]

+Codee Tubb Haha! Thanks for that man, nice to finally meet you!!! If I can inform and entertain then I'm succeeding! It will be about the end of April unfortunately.... I'm 1 week through 6 weeks of training/school for work. As soon as that's complete I plan on heading out though. Thanks for watching and commenting! God Bless!

[@coryfulton31]

i live in Nova Scotia Canada. lots of ocean around here. i hope you have a great trip and look forward to seeing your next video!

[@TripSmith]

+Cory Fulton Lots of cold up there to! lol Thanks Cory!

[@rumblechick73]

I know you already got a new camp chair, but if you find yourself needing to use the tripod seat again, save 3 or 4 metal lids from jars(we seem to end up with the ones from spaghetti sauce) and just put one under each leg and you won't sink into the soft ground anymore. I just keep them in a small ziplock and duct tape it to the bottom of the seat so they don't get lost between uses.

[@TripSmith]

That's an interesting idea about the jar lids lol Would certainly work in a pinch! Thanks for sharing Diana!

[@dannywhitlock8309]

Great video Trip !!!! Enjoying all your adventures !!! I love going down the road especially on a long journey listening to country and rock give me some Lynyrd Skynyrd ,AC/DC , John Mellencamp , Metallica , Guns n Roses , Led Zeppelin , Zac Brown , Kenny Chesney , Big & Rich , Jawga Boys , Bubba Spraxxx , and Eminem just to name a few and I will be good to travel. Always and adventure ( Get Out There ) enjoy the great outdoors !!! I'm going to be mailing you some 4x4 envelopes as soon as I can find some I've been to 4 different stores even the post office no luck yet lol !!! Trip have a Blessed week !!! Danny

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Danny! I've temporarily put the stickers on hold until I get a new design in place. I'm out of the 500 stickers that I ordered of the first design. Shouldn't be to much longer. The envelope doesn't have to be 4x4 exactly, just at a minimum ;) You have a good one to man and rock on!

[@mprice7676]

YES!!! Just saw this, but I am sooooooo glad it's 45 mins....no wonder why it didn't finish uploading last night!

[@TripSmith]

+Mark Price Thanks Mark!!! Hope you enjoyed it! Yea, I think it took maybe 13 or so hours to upload lol. Thanks for sticking it out through the lengthy videos man.

[@TripSmith]

Get ready Mark, the next one is going to be a touch longer.... Can't figure out how to get them shorter lol. Should be up Thursday around noon I hope.

[@mprice7676]

+SailingandSuch make them a full hour! Add some commercials and make it to the big screen! I really do enjoy watching what you do. Thanks

[@TripSmith]

+Mark Price lol! Glad you enjoy it. Should be just a minute or two over an hour. I wish someone would pay to put some commercials in my videos!

[@toeten81]

As always, you kept it interesting out there! I've got my Captiva up and running and have been out on a local bay a few times. This winter I'll get all my gear together and maybe make some videos of my own come next spring. That being said, and taking a page out of your wood working knowledge, I had that broken rudder block (plastic) so I fashioned one out of plywood. Tested it out for the first time tonight (along with a new/better paddle) and I was turning on a dime! Thanks for the inspiration, and keep em' coming!

[@TripSmith]

+Ken Weiner Glad you enjoyed it Ken. That's great you have one ready to go now, can't wait to hear about your first trip. That's pretty cool you were able to create the part out of wood, way to go lol. You betcha man, I'll have another one for ya soon!

[@MTank920]

Another great vid, you did my area justice Trip. Keep up the good work.

[@TripSmith]

+Michael Lucenti (Bigfoot TV) Thanks Michael! Man your area is beautiful! I really fell in love with the area on the second night in the sound. Talk about reminding me of the Keys!!! Thanks for swinging by and commenting, I'll have another one soon!

[@mrsdjsdj]

That camp spot the first night was great.

[@TripSmith]

They both were really nice. I really enjoyed them....

[@kycanoecamper]

Good vid! I really enjoyed it. Keep them coming!

[@TripSmith]

Thank you sir! I'm determined to make videos more often and consistently. Glad you are enjoying them! My next adventure will probably be next weekend. Next video will go up today and probably another before my next trip. Gear review video and kayak "theory" video.

[@coryfulton31]

it is pretty cold up here for kayak camping at the moment. so i can sit back and enjoy your videos until i get back on the water in the spring.

[@TripSmith]

+Cory Fulton Yep, hope you do enjoy them in the mean time.

[@justinrodgers2218]

man that's awesome, digging the tunes blackberry smoke to Johnny paycheck to AC DC rock on brother!!! awesome video you've inspired me to start taking my own adventures. starting this weekend at grayton beach

[@TripSmith]

Oh yea bud, good music ;) Hope you get out on some adventures soon! Have fun at Grayton, beautiful place!

[@justinrodgers2218]

we actually went to to gulf shores state park and we loaded up on blue crab, we cook them over the campfire and my wife wants to know when we are going again, they were amazing, hoping to get a touring kayak soon, keep up the great work!!!

[@TripSmith]

Ok awesome! Glad yall were able to catch some blue crabs man, I love eating those bad boys. That's great that the wife enjoyed it ;) Good for you both! Hope you find yourself a nice yak man, touring is the way to go for camping for sure.

[@johndagher9321]

Nice vid, good spirited guy, God bless!

[@TripSmith]

+John Dagher Thanks John! You've got to have good spirits to have fun! Nice boat by the way.... God bless!

[@chefudi5367]

great video bru more fishing and cooking will be really good🤘👍🍻🍻

[@TripSmith]

+udesh singh Thanks! I plan on doing more of both in the future. Hope you enjoy!

[@ejsulli20001]

You are quite amusing! I'm super jealous of your adventures. Planning on doing one by boat in the Everglades soon!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Ed! Do get jealous, get out there!!!!! Hope you have fun on your trip!

[@lloydmcgriff98]

Super Awesome Adventure Trip !!! Thanks Again Sir !!! **** cheers **** =)

[@TripSmith]

Had a blast on that one Lloyd, one of my favorites....

[@keatonm4867]

You're truly inspiring love watching your vids getting a yak for Christmas!

[@TripSmith]

+Keaton mccart Thanks Keaton! A kayak for Christmas??? Doesn't get much better than that. Hope you get to use it sooner than later!

[@keatonm4867]

+SailingandSuch Thanks for responding! Hopefully I'll use it first to retrieve ducks on the river but then I'm gonna try doing a camping trip!

[@TripSmith]

You betcha, I always do my best to respond to my comments. Oh yea, that'll be perfect for ducks no doubt. I always have seen a good bit of ducks on my river trips but I don't get them on camera or if I do it's not very good shots. Maybe you can do an overnight camping/duck hunting trip???? That would be fun.

[@keatonm4867]

That sounds like a plan! ive got a go pro so maybe a video will pop up

[@TripSmith]

Sweet!

[@tonybuddy123]

another great video man! one of these days i gotta do something like this. looks like fun! Booyah!!!

[@TripSmith]

+tonybuddy123 Hey thanks Tony! Yea you do man, it's great stuff! BOOYAH!!!

[@MrSnowdawg]

Love the videos, been doing a few lake island kayak camping trips.

[@TripSmith]

Nice! Hope you get to enjoy many more trips! Thanks for watching!

[@6ctown6]

A great lure is the super spook jr. It's a tip water lure, I started using them after watching all the success zoffinger has on his channel.

[@TripSmith]

Oh cool, I'll have to check them out. If Marty uses them then they must...

[@NSCA12]

A couple of tech tips, You can mix the organs with some dressing to make stuffed crab, they are full of protein. When I walk in the shallows I usually take a stick with me and test the ground in front just because of things like Rays and crabs burying themselves in the sand. It will help keep you from getting stung, pinched or bit. We are down there sometimes, maybe our paths will cross. Great videos, you gained a new subscriber. Take care.

[@TripSmith]

+NSCA12 So would that be mixing the lungs and all the stuff that looks like crap? I guess that would be fun to try.....? Yea, probably a smart thing to do. Yea man, maybe we will run into each other, would be cool. Thanks for subscribing and commenting! I hope you enjoy the things to come (should be good).

[@creeryk]

I am hoping to get out on the Choctawhatchee this coming Saturday, with all this rain we've been having it may be exciting !

[@TripSmith]

+creeryk Oh yeah! Should be good man. Probably dangerous at the moment if your not prepared but by this weekend I think it should be down enough to be manageable. Have fun!!!! Putting it at CR 36 would be an awesome run!

[@BoundlessFPV]

I used to have a shadow just like that one back in the day. I miss it sometimes.

[@jeremyhandzel4994]

I absolutely love your channel,every time I'm on youtube i check to see if you have a video. I wish you could upload more frequently though :(

[@TripSmith]

+Jeremy Handzel That's awesome Jeremy! I love hearing that man, you just don't know. I'm trying to get into a more frequent upload schedule. I wish I had time to do more adventures, I can only get about 1 a month with life and a family to take care of as well. I've just got to make the best of what I have I guess. Thanks for watching!

[@rustyjones7397]

Great videos , keep them coming!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Rusty! Headed back out this weekend for another filming adventure! I appreciate the comment man.

[@robertintexas]

I would consider buying and learning to throw a cast net. You can catch all kinds of bait, including mullet, shad, mud minnows and shrimp. If you want to throw only lures, the gulp line of soft plastics on a jig head is extremely popular on the gulf coast here in Texas, especially for speckled trout, reds and flounder.

[@TripSmith]

+robertintexas Robert, thanks for the comment! I actually bought myself a 4' cast net and I've been practicing in the yard with it. I've gotten decent at it I guess I'd say.... I'm going to give it a go on my next trip in a couple weeks down around Pensacola Florida. Should be a good one!

[@clinchleatherwood1012]

God bless you, man. Good stuff

[@TripSmith]

+Clinch Leatherwood101 Thanks Clinch! God bless you and yours too!

[@RancidLimes89]

New to your channel, going through all your videos! Love your adventures! Keep it up!

[@TripSmith]

+Dan Zanco Oh cool Dan! Glad you are catching up, now you will understand old references that myself and other throw out live at times. Fun stuff! Also if we have trivia it could help you there ;) I'll keep on keep in on!

[@TheBukibuki]

Dan Zanco

[@jakemcnab9743]

great video can't wait to c more!!!

[@TripSmith]

+Jake Mcnab Thanks Jake! Can't wait to make some more videos!

[@blakehunniford7415]

Love the channel brother. If you ever make your way down to the west coast of florida there are some awesome islands to camp by the skyway bridge tons of fish and even more crab. Make sure you stop by the FD for dinner one night. Good luck and keep it up

[@TripSmith]

+Blake Hunniford Thanks Blake! I really appreciate that bud. I'd like to get over there some day and I'm pretty sure I will eventually as I've heard a lot of good about it. Thanks for the invite! I'll keep it up, heading out Tuesday to the Dead Lakes of Florida for another adventure. Should make for a good video.

[@Thewaspsnest65]

Really liking your videos. Your my no1 KZbin channel to watch. No2 is supercars of London so that's saying something. 😝

[@TripSmith]

+Don Stanton Thanks Don! That's awesome, so happy to hear that! Just checked out your No2, cool channel! Wish I had that budget lol Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@joshschimpf4223]

Yeah no problem I love your vids

[@TripSmith]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy them!

[@shamong9]

I d like to share two thing with you. First take some PVC and attach two leg of your seat, by drilling two holes in the pipe. You will also be able to use it as a sand spike for your fishing pole. Make it long enough. Then cut another peace of PVC pipe 5 or 6 inch long and put a hole in it for the third leg. This will stop the legs from sinking. Second item, I found more crabs closer to the reeds, shake the reeds and they come out, you just scoop them up. Wish I were there, it was a lot of fun, at Hurlbet field, and Fort Walton Beach in my day.

[@TripSmith]

+Jim Skaggs I think I understand what you are saying about the PVC. Sounds like it might work until I can get a decent chair.... lol I do need a sand spike for a fishing pole! Never though of shaking the reeds. I was looking in them pretty hard at times and found a couple but I think they were smaller maybe. I'll try shaking them out though, sounds fun!

[@GrittyADV]

Great vids!! Looking forward to a video on how you map out your trips!!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks! Should be coming pretty soon. It's on my short list. Thanks for the comment!

[@billydungey5710]

Speaking on the net I know at one point in time walmart carried one of those collabsible ones with a rubber net, worked well with catching chickens lol pretty darn tough and keeps things from getting so tangled up when getting things out of it.

[@TripSmith]

Ah cool! Sometimes Walmart carries some good stuff ;)

[@kirtottosen5924]

Love the video man! in every one of your videos I always see that you enjoy the heck out of yourself, and well isn't that what its all about? those blue crab are tasty but you should try a trip up here to Washington for some great seafood! get yourself some salmon, halibut, and the biggest crab this side of Alaska. you can even take some home to the wife and kids. God bless!

[@TripSmith]

+Kirt Ottosen Thanks Kirt! Yes!!!! That is what it is all about!!!! Let me tell you, I have seen a few videos of some kayaking up around Washington state (is that your area?) and man I really really really would love to go! The water is so beautiful and all the rocks and cliffs would be so crazy. Hopefully one day I will be able to travel to some distant places for some kayaking. God Bless!

[@kirtottosen5924]

+SailingandSuch why yes I do live in Washington. I live in a small town just south of Seattle named Puyallup. From what I can tell from your videos the area where you're from is not unlike the area where I'm from. It seems that our outdoor adventures are right outside our back yard practically. Please by all means check me out on Facebook., I'm always looking for a pen pal to talk with about gear. What you like and what you don't like . what works for you and what doesn't. Have a good weekend.

[@TripSmith]

Cool man! I like to talk about gear as well.... Have a great one as well!

[@pimpminister1981]

Get you some live minnows you can always put them in a net sack and drag them behind you and they will stay alive. You can also get artificial minnows and split tail sparkle beatles. As far as shrimp it's seasonal. Get a cast net learn how to throw it and well where I'm from catching them when the tide is going out is best. Shine a light at night and you'll see them popping on top the water.

[@TripSmith]

Never thought of putting them in a net sack!!!! Great idea!!!! i really like that one, thanks!!!!

[@tedboender]

Great video man! Good stuff! I'm headed to the keys soon. Gonna recreate your old video. Cheers, Ted

[@TripSmith]

+S/V AIRPOWER Thanks AirPower! You have a really nice boat to do it in I will say! Those Rhodes 22's are great. I'm jealous..... Wish I were headed back to the Keys. Best of luck with it and hope you have a blast. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

[@tedboender]

+SailingandSuch thanks man! I am thinking of sailing the bayside versus hawk channel, depending on the weather. Cheers, Ted.

[@jacksonwilson9625]

Gulp shrimp work really well for trout and redfish

[@landentimeus4270]

Keep up the great vids nice work

[@TripSmith]

+Landen Timeus Thanks Landen! As long as people keep watching and sharing I'll keep the camera rolling!

[@blockheadtman]

another great trip, thanx

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Tommy! Glad you enjoyed it but.

[@Mike...921]

You should make a light (but warm) under-quilt from an army poncho-liner! Its the lightest weight blanket i own, but the warmest.

[@Mike...921]

+Mike 1969 p.s. - just double the blanket up, sew the open edges together, add a channel on each end and add shock-cord (elastic string/paracord type stuff) and hang with carabiners off your hammock ridgeline.

[@TripSmith]

+Mike 1969 I've read about the poncho liner underquilt.... I nearly made one before I bought the one I have now. I think I probably read somewhere that a dedicated underquilt might serv me better so I went that route. I was really close to pulling the trigger on making it out the liners. Maybe sometime down the line! Thanks for the suggestion Mike! I know I have read good things about them....

[@msjcdrz125]

I usually listen to Metallica to get pumped up, works every time! Lol but I'm like you I love all kinds of music.

[@TripSmith]

+Matt Finch Whatever as long as the good times roll.

[@Bigcampin]

if you do the port saint joe,head tords blacks island from Cape san blass, you'll have a 5 gallon bucket full in no time!!!good luck!

[@TripSmith]

+ryan bodinger Thanks for the tip Ryan! I'm trying to find somewhere to park and camp down there. Any ideas?

[@Mangyman]

Hey bro your awesome! Good to hear you saying get out! Salt water lures and troll them jigg them to catch more fish! Live bait is best!! To try catch shrimp, search on ebay or "walmart" haha shrimp net! Use fresh bait! And kayak was stinky cause of crab feices bro my bet lol and bro I'd clean out crabs before you eat!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Kodey! Thanks for the tips lol

[@BlaneysChannel]

Good goin' my man.

[@TripSmith]

+Solo Roamin' Thanks Solo! Glad you liked it my man.

[@Bigcampin]

maybe the state park,might half to do some car campin!idk if it's scalloping season either lol

[@TripSmith]

+ryan bodinger Oh..... Great point about it being scallop season.... I need to check that huh? lol I'll do some digging!

[@laytondeserio8878]

Hey mate I finally went kayak camping. Just for 1 night 2 days it was mad fun but I need to compensate for the cold and how much food to bring but you inspired me to try thanks

[@TripSmith]

+Layton DeSerio Awesome Layton! One night is better than no nights! May I ask, did you bring to much or to little food? I generally bring to much. So glad you got out there man and gave it a shot!

[@laytondeserio8878]

Too little I expected to catch more fish and such but I was very unsuccessful haha but. I have now realised what I need and what I don't need

[@TripSmith]

Yea, I have shared the same experience with fishing lol. I didn't have much faith in my saltwater fishing skills so I brought food just in case....... Realizing what is not needed is very important. Bringing to much gear is a hassle.

[@laytondeserio8878]

Yeah haha all for another time haha hopefully I'll go for longer and enjoy it a lot more

[@goldcombatarms3484]

And another tip is get some buck tails and bounce it up and down in the water.

[@jacksonwilson9625]

Live shrimp also work really well too

[@TripSmith]

Thanks for the tops Jackson!

[@blackpearlfromqc]

Another nice video.

[@TripSmith]

Thanks bud!

[@chrisholloway999]

Sorry, just saw your reply. With a hook in them and big enough lead to hold them down. Usually a 1/2 to 1 Oz depending on current.

[@TripSmith]

+Chris Holloway No problem. Ok, I think I undderstand what you're saying. Hopefully I'll get a chance to give it a shot. Thanks!

[@saltlife316]

fish more, and I would try and mirrolure mirrodine, doa baitbuster or shrimp.... live baiting small fish or cut bait always works too.

[@TripSmith]

THanks for the tips! Fishing more would help, I just don't have a major interest in it so not much motivation there..... I just like getting out there!

[@saltlife316]

I get hat but it does help round out the videos, my favorite parts when watching is the activities you do, catching crawfish, crabs or what not.... bring the cast net out get some time for bait and just throw the rod in holder while just enjoying being out there might be a compromise

[@TripSmith]

Rod holder, I like that one.... I could do that..... THanks!

[@samblasingame5930]

Crabs in the cockpit! 😂

[@TripSmith]

lol

[@Ever_Explore]

As always nice video

[@TripSmith]

+kevin ward Thanks Kevin! Glad you enjoy it bud.

[@jdbeach2]

Hey man, just ran across your channel. Long time kayaker/backcountry camper living in Pensacola, just about to move to South Alabama for school in August. I'm overdue for a trip, hence my finding your channel. Great vids! Just dreaming of the next one in Mid April off of Pensacola at Fort Mcree. If you ever make it over that way, it's a great fishing and snorkling at the Jetties. As far as fishing goes, all of those grass flats should be good for trout and reds, check out gulp shrimp. They are scented and it brings in fish. If you catch a small fish like a pinfish, just throw it on a hook and you're more likely to catch some dinner. PS: at that first spot, those aren't angelfish, they're spade fish. Good eating!

[@TripSmith]

+Marf Menarf Hey Marf, glad you're enjoying the channel, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! What school are you going to in South Al? Pensacola? Ft. Mcree? Funny, that's my next planned destination.... Should be down there in the last week in April. Gulp shrimp? Gotcha, think I might have one or two but I'll need a few more I guess. I hope to get myself a cast net and catch some live bait. Thanks for the fish ID! Say, any decent/legal spots to spear within yaking distance of Ft Mcree?

[@jdbeach2]

I'll be heading to U of South Alabama. The fishing at Ft. Mcree is nothing short of amazing. I always take a variety of bait, from shrimp to fish up to a foot long. You can also find ghost crabs there which make great bait for redfish. We shark fish and fish for dinner from shore while we camp. We've caught grouper, spadefish, sheepshead, sharks right near the jetties there. The south jetty is more productive because it gets deep very quickly. The spearfishing situation is tough there, because the jetties are protected. There are some reefs offshore nearby, but the currents there are nothing to mess with. We lose a few swimmers and kayakers near the pass almost every year.

[@TripSmith]

Nice school! Good to know that there is decent fishing there. I hope to be able to catch plenty. I'll remember that about the south jetty. Yea, I knew they were protected.... If I can't catch anything then I'll probably resort to netting some crabs or spearing some stingray. I'll be careful. I'm pretty cautious. Well, maybe not cautious but I'm always watching things like current and weather.

[@jdbeach2]

+SailingandSuch Nice, never tried stingray. If you're into spearfishing, check out my channel. I'm a commercial lionfish diver and do a lot of spearfishing. There's a few kayaking videos and some hiking stuff too.

[@TripSmith]

Me neither lol, just heard you can and I usually can't catch anything.... I'll definitely check it out, wish I were more local and could get into that. Pretty cool sounding career...

[@DeepSouthExperience]

Great trip. I know exactly where you were. I had no idea you could get away with camping there. My go -to lures are white 3" Gulp Shrimp and DOA shrimps, though I actually fly fish the most. You can eat rays, I never have, but I have seen the wings cut out with a cookie cutter. Supposedly they taste like scallops. Fun extra. TC/SS - Stan

[@TripSmith]

+Deep South Experience Thanks Stan! I did some asking around on Facebook groups and found out you could camp on the spoil islands but I was uncertain of the spot near the pass. Thanks for the lure suggestion! Is it legal to kill and eat the rays? I've heard of them being substituted as scallops as well. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DeepSouthExperience]

www.floridasportsman.com/2012/08/13/cooking-stingray-and-skates/

[@TripSmith]

Cool article! Thanks Stan.

[@22BadApple]

Great video and energy! Have you done any of the North GA rivers? We have a group that gets together a few time a year for some kayak camping, and fishing in the mountains. Awesome times!

[@TripSmith]

+Brad Powell Thanks Brad! I haven't been up to the North Ga rivers yet but I'd like to one day. There are so many great places out there and up around your way there are some real beauties. One day.... One day.....

[@shrektec2005]

as always.. love your vids !! I use my google maps also for planning. Just finished a 130 mile Nottoway river here in VA. Moving to Florida in 3 years , cant wait to kayak those waters. Do you ever have issues with gators when yaking down there? MIKE

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Mike, glad you enjoy them. Wow, what a trip! Nah, never had issues. I don't worry about them a whole lot, you kind of get used to them. But honestly of the places I've been kayaking, I've only seen one and it was dead lol

[@KrstnaSchroeder]

omg i cant stop laughing....i think everyone jams like that at some time or another....i know i do!! Jerry is the bomb.....but theres a few others i could name but i dont know if some people here could handle it....lol

[@TripSmith]

+kristina schroeder You've got to let loose! Glad to hear I'm not the only one. Ah. I think we could handle it lol

[@TheBukibuki]

SailingandSuch

[@TheEvandando]

Great video

[@TripSmith]

Thanks JOhn!

[@curtisasscurtisass7640]

@ 22:50 soft crabs are the best eating in the GULF !!!!!

[@TripSmith]

I have since learned that's what it was.... Silly me! I'll eat it next time!

[@fbenton2]

Dude you are awesome I just watch your videos all day is that bad?

[@TripSmith]

Thanks bud! Bad, well it's only bad because you'll run out of videos eventually.... I need to get to some more adventures!

[@fbenton2]

SailingandSuch yes you do! What are you waiting on buddy?

[@jasonbillings2401]

LOL, TRIP IF YOUR HAVING FUN MY BROTHER! YOUR bONUS BUILDS HAPPINESS

[@TripSmith]

Always doing my best to have fun ;)

[@bryanteh3762]

Bro, the stingray is good to eat, must try it next time, it's on our daily menu here at Penang,Malaysia 👍🏼

[@TripSmith]

+Bryan Teh Glad to hear that! Can't wait to try it! lol Hopefully in 2 weeks I'll have a belly full of it!

[@SteveGullett]

I'm adding this place to my trip list. Gotta check it out on google earth. :)

[@TripSmith]

It's really one of my favorites. Took my wife back there not to long ago for a short overnight. Unfortunately the wasnt nearly as clear as it was when I went the first time. Not sure if it was luck or time of the year.... Hope you make it out there sometime soon!

[@jeanninecamden7398]

Keep the songs comin....lol. 😁👍

[@TripSmith]

ha! Will do Jeannine! Thanks!

[@aaronmclavy5757]

you should mix the crab and rice to make a full out meal getting everything you need for the meal

[@TripSmith]

That's a really good point and probably would have been super tasty as well.... Maybe I'll remember your tip next time! Thanks!

[@mg-7047]

Another fun vid, thanks! Check out the Coleman Rambler II stool for $12 at Amazon; good and cheap. Some basic searches on this site should give you ideas on what lures or bait to use and where and when to look for the fish (sorry I can't help as I fish mostly freshwater). Also, how about including some camp setup instructions, knot-tying, location selection for your hammock and tarp, gear specs, etc. in the footage? There are some great bushcrafting and survival channels that could help you lighten your load by teaching you how to use resources in your surrounding for food, cooking, etc. Btw, the bonus footage was awesome, I like the way you psych yourself up for the adventures...and your taste in music ain't that bad! ;)

[@TripSmith]

+MG-70 Your absolutely welcome! Just took a peak at the Ramber II, looks like I'll still have the issue with it sinking in the sand.... Thanks for the suggestion. I'm about like you, freshwater is where my experience is. I should be headed down a river this coming weekend so I should be able to catch something I hope. Ok, I can surely do that, thanks for giving me some ideas and stuff to focus on, it helps a lot knowing what people want to see. I'd love to learn some wild edibles.... Maybe I can figure something out. Glad you enjoyed the bonus footage! Take care and thanks for commenting!

[@henryschneider7183]

Hey Trip! Love the videos! I used to be a Boy Scout and I love the water and Boating and sailing. I especially love camping and the combination of the 2 is awesome! I want to plan a trip my family has 2 kayaks. It would be awesome if you could give me some advice for what I should bring and do. I would like to go kayak camping with my friend and I on a lake called lake george in New York. Thank you in advance. Henry Schneider

[@TripSmith]

+Henry Schneider Wonderful Henry! Glad you enjoy them! (should have a new adventure uploaded by tomorrow night) Some advice on what to bring? Well that is a pretty broad question and I'd probably point you to my "Kayak Camping Gear List" video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKLcc3efpNZ8maM) and say start there. Then maybe check out some of the videos in the "Gear Talk" playlist. Then if you have specific questions hit me up. As for things to do, don't worry to much about that if it's your first trip, there will be plenty to do ;).

[@kriswotipka104]

Have been enjoying your videos. Do you ever run into issues about where you choose to make camp? I would like to start doing some overnight / 3 day kayak / camping trips but don't want to get run off in the middle of the night.

[@TripSmith]

+Kris Wotipka Glad to hear that you are enjoying them Kris! I never have.... *knock on wood* I do use my better judgement and there are places I have considered that I didn't want to chance (military/government land). I know that I'm very careful not to leave any trash or cut down important vegetation and the like. I don't think in the middle of the night you would get run off as long as you don't have a fire blazing that can be seen if you are in questionable area. I say just be smart and give it a try!

[@timjohnson800]

The Big Reds have been biting for the last couple of weeks just get you a couple ounces and put it on the bottom near the bridge or out a deeper hole in the channel

[@TripSmith]

+Tim Johnson Gotcha Tim. Hope I get one!

[@badlongon525]

Have you heard of olympus tg4 camera? I heard it's the best underwater camera out there. I wish you could get your hands of it and make a review of the camera. Thanks.

[@TripSmith]

+badlongon I have! I currently use the TG850. Very similar insides, just has a screen that will flip up so you can see it while filming yourself. Check out my video review ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWqqnJ2ibbWhbbM

[@mountainpaddler2242]

Looks like your first snorkel location was open ocean side of the jetty; where did you leave your kayak?

[@TripSmith]

I went around the jetty and pulled it up on the beach. Then swam down the jetty a pretty good ways.

[@trentwiser]

hey man love your vids just wondering what type of kayak you have I'm upgrading from a pelican angler 100x and would like to know what type yours is Is and FYI when you're in the water with the stingrays shuffle your feet so you don't step on them

[@TripSmith]

+Trent Wiser Thanks Trent! That one is a Perception Sea Lion Shadow. It serves me well. I think if I were to buy another one I would pay attention to how the hatches open and close (easier the better) and how comfy the seat is. The hatches on this one do pretty well, I really like them compared to my grey Wilderness Systems yak. It seems the newer kayaks have easier hatches to deal with. The seat is decent but they are all depended on the person, some people love certain seats, some hate the same ones..... I tried to do the stingray shuffle some of the time, thanks for the suggestion.

[@perryb01]

Stumbled on your channel somehow, I'm a kayaker up in North Alabama.

[@TripSmith]

+Perry Barnett Awesome Perry! Glad to have you watching along. Hope you enjoy the future videos man!

[@perryb01]

Will do, let me know if you make it to NoAla

[@TripSmith]

Gotcha.

[@Bhamlunker]

fyi, even your usual underquilt hung and vented can work when warmer...another great video...who's land was this you camped on and how did you figure where was ok?

[@TripSmith]

+Bhamlunker Good point! This was.... I think governement/public land. I try to get local advice wherever I go. I utilize Facebook groups a lot to get good reliable information. I looked in various fishing groups and asked around.

[@TripSmith]

+SailingandSuch Video coming on this as well ;)

[@Futurebeefcake]

At 27:00 and kinda before that, u can here a boat in the background with dont stop believing,by journey. Lol

[@TripSmith]

Yes you can! That was coming from a huge center console party boat flying down the inter-coastal with partyers on it lol Thanks for watching carrot!

[@Futurebeefcake]

lol you can call me chase... that would be crazy, if you were on that boat and than saw a random person in the brush,that would be creepy

[@TripSmith]

Yea maybe so, I do get some looks every once and a while.

[@Futurebeefcake]

hahahahahaha, good or bad looks

[@chrisholloway999]

Blue crabs, cut in half, throw them out and let them set on the bottom. The area your in has lots of redfish.

[@TripSmith]

+Chris Holloway With a hook in them? Or just to chum up the water?

[@Futurebeefcake]

I love that water here in texas i cant find that,im going to have to bring my kyak down to Florida.

[@TripSmith]

I love the water to, nothing like it. Should be uploading my latest adventure this week where I went to a natural spring lake in Florida with some super clear water. Florida is incredible....

[@Futurebeefcake]

yes indeed, i cant wait to watch it, i finally have a break.

[@TripSmith]

Good deal!