VAN LIFE: Epic Montana Fly Fishing Adventure "Journey On"

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In the summer of 2015, filmmakers Aimee Savard and Chase Bartee packed up their belongings, moved into their 1985 Volkswagen Westfalia, and left their home in Massachusetts. The goal? To make their way to Montana, and spend as much time as humanly possible exploring, fly fishing, and documenting their travels. Living in an eighty square foot van would pose its challenges. But the lessons learned and experiences gained over the next three and a half months would set events into motion that would change their lives forever.
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[@milescarlile9345]

This video inspired me to go on a 3000 mile road trip with my best friend through the northern rocky mountains. It was pretty cheap and an awesome adventure. that experience completely changed my trajectory and inspired a passion in me for nature and the outdoors. For anyone thinking about doing something like this, just do it.

[@TightLoops]

Oh man! thats the best comment we've gotten in a long time. Makes everything worth it, thanks so much for sharing your story

[@chadgillaspie7203]

Completely awe struck at your dedication to detail in your videography work, both of you are very talented. What an awesome adventure, thanks for sharing this with everyone.

[@jeremyhyland5562]

4K Subs? How can people watch their brains melt into soup watching some dumb shit prank his friends with 20 million subscribers but let something as beautiful as this go unseen? Something with true American spirit and such personality and heart. I don't understand. Thank you for this. Inspiring and couldn't have been done any more beautifully

[@TightLoops]

Haha thanks, Jeremy. You're too kind.

[@jeremyhyland5562]

Daniel Lord I never expected to come back hear 2 years later and read something more true.

[@Mobileweldingsolutions760]

How do you not have at least a million subscribers. This is such a great channel! You made me take a look at how out of control my life has become. You inspired me to start fly fishing again after 20 years...I'm heading to the sierras July 5...thank you!

[@marxfishing]

In 2016, I took my 3 kids out of school and we lived in an RV and traveled the US for one year. In the RV we saw the lower 48 (all of them), made it to Alaska on a cruise ship, and hit Hawaii on our way back to Australia (our home). This brought back so many powerful memories that I had to keep stoping the video just to deal with the emotions it brought out. We traveled so many of the same roads, and I times, I think we may have even been in the same campsites. I'm so glad I found this, and look forward to your future videos.

[@TightLoops]

Wow. You're an amazing parent. Makes us emotional just to think about how special that must have been for your kids. Thanks for taking the time to share your story and support our work. No doubt we've stepped in the very same places and gazed out on the very same vistas. Its a beautiful world out there

[@fyrwood1]

Hands-down one of the best fly fishing videos I’ve ever seen. The cinematography was beyond professional. Truly a work of art.

[@TightLoops]

Thank you so much, Mark. That is high praise indeed!

[@chalkstreamfly2930]

Beautiful film! Well done guys, seems like an amazing trip.

[@CEDRICNFG]

This is by far one of the most beautiful fishing videos I've ever seen. The camera work, the editing, the sound effects and the good overall vibes... I'm a fan ! It's so inspirational 🙌 Congratulations on your engagement and cheers from Belgium !

[@TightLoops]

Cheers! Thank you so much for the kind words. Hows the fishing been in Belgium?

[@CEDRICNFG]

The fish have been good to me lately, we'll see if this continues ! Keep up the good work guys 👊

[@CEDRICNFG]

@@TightLoops ps: feel free to come by anytime ! 💪

[@saltefly1731]

I cant wait to see more!!! That made me cry! lol

[@richardbarclay9095]

Absolutely loved this. Fantastic insight into one amazing adventure.

[@IdahoHillbilly]

AWESOME VIDEO You Two !!! One we will for sure watch Over and Over LOVE IT !!!

[@4amwaj]

love this movie... watched it a few times already

[@fredwilliams5736]

Outstanding film! My brothers and I are looking forward to our trip next month into the Yellowstone area. This will be our first journey there. This film you've made is a perfect inspiration to us three guys... and taught us a bit about how to forget about our usual lifestyle for a while. Thank you for the awesome sharing of your experiences.

[@FreeFormFlyFisher]

Awesome film and congratulations to the both of you.

[@gw1790]

What a great documentary of your travels........great video and story line.

[@pjmacneil8406]

Enjoyed your story and thought the video was incredibly well done. Congratulations on the engagement. What an adventure in some spectacularly beautiful places. Cool to catch the Redband trout up at that lake - beautiful fish!

[@daryl75052]

This my favorite KZbin trout/travel documentary. It definitely helped me realized what my real life goals are. I can't wait for the next long trip you guys do.

[@zenbooter]

Made that trip 40 years ago, heaven it was. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@TightLoops]

Thank you. Sounds like its about time you made it again ;)

[@eeelandis]

The photography, and editing. Strong work

[@iancoleman3162]

You guys just brought back all motivation to get back outside and explore again awesome video

[@michaelm6395]

This was a beautiful film! Truly inspirational for those of us who long for the chance to take off and get back into nature. The videography and editing captured the essence of the great outdoors wonderfully. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure! I hope there will be more to come!

[@EndofTheline1984]

Thanks for such an amazing adventure.

[@davidtaylor7014]

Perfect iN every way. Thanks for sharing your wonderful adventure.

[@valzerna]

Wow!!! top notch fishing, filming and editing! thank you for this gem! greetings from Switzerland!

[@SeaDragonAngler]

great video, love the longer format..... subbed, looking forward to more videos

[@dragonflynz1176]

Omg ... can’t stop watching all your video ... thank you for this ! Peaceful for the soul.. Cheers from New Zealand !!

[@robertstorm6993]

I discovered your channel a few days ago and wow!! Camera work, editing and content are epic. Keep up the great work!

[@owenvanloon5124]

AMAZING i watched te full hour and enjoyed every SECOND of it!!!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Owen!

[@MissionaryInMexico]

I have a brother in North Attleboro, where you started. It's a lovely, HUGE house and I designed his landscape. PART of the many, many things I've done in my life. My brother is only semi retired, in his 70's. That's how he has maintained his life and vigor and longevity, doing work and play, taking his sailboat out, shooting his guns, and writing for his newspaper.

[@Marklafko2023]

Wanted to cry watching this, you guys are soooo amazing

[@narayanav83]

Great, there goes my productivity for the day. Thanks a lot, Tight Loops. (amazing video, keep up the good work, both of ya!)

[@m00nsplitter72]

Less than 32,000 views for this wonderful little film yet 'It' has probably been seen by millions. Oh boy.

[@TightLoops]

Haha! we appreciate the sentiment, but we like Stephen King too! Anyway, help us out, share this with your friends and maybe we can start raising those numbers ;)

[@onegrainofsand]

I am never not blown the fuck away by every single second of content this channel uploads. You guys are so talented and can capture so perfectly the Beauty, challenges, hardship, zen, and spirituality of fly fishing. you have made me really begin to question what I can do to get out more often and have as many memorable experiences as possible. I know that time is short for these types of experiences unless these types of inspiring motivational masterpieces can be shared. Anyone who has picked up a fly rod should see this. Thank you, for this. Keep it up.☀️🌷🎣🌄

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Asher! That means a lot. So glad we've been able to motivate you to accumulate more experiences out there. Pass it on!

[@saginawdan]

Thank you for an hour of peace and tranquility.🌲🌲🌲

[@Thymallus1965]

What a fantastic film...enjoyed it very much. Must visit the US/Montana one day and try the fishing and enjoy the scenery.

[@mattokeefe691]

Awesome film. Great story, incredible music and film. Thank you very much from Calgary Canada

[@niccolasgiulioestrada4259]

Loving this video cant wait to explore more into the others you have!!!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Niccolas! We got plenty more coming too!

[@rileyvasarella9042]

I grew up in Manhattan, Montana and watching this with the rivers i grew up fishing as a little kid with my grandparents really hits the right feels. I mainly fished the Gallatin in the Big Sky canyon and we went to Yellowstone every summer. I live up in Missoula now and boy can I not wait for summer. Great film dude your guys' photography is top notch.

[@nmobbsta]

Fantastic film, enjoyed every moment of it. Big Sky country is a home away from home. Tight lines!

[@clivemagowan8822]

Emotional and epic, what an adventure! Thanks for a great video

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Clive!

[@oneflyb]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your journey with us, loved it!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Brian!

[@jimpyle560]

That was epic. Start to finish. Well done.

[@johnmcgillivray5077]

Awesome film and thanks for sharing ~ May more trout come your way!

[@tristenhowe5043]

Incredible content! This film got my fly fever running! Thank you for the inspiration and great vibes.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Tristen!

[@davidk6427]

Thats passion! Amazing documentary :)

[@davidmanuel1984]

Love your adventures!!! Much love from Puerto 🇵🇷

[@robertbotta6536]

So darn good! Thank you and congratulations.

[@garyrafferty7625]

Beautiful filming and photography ... thank you for bringing back memories when I was stationed in Montana with the Air Force in the 80s.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Gary! That much have been an amazing time to be in the Treasure State!

[@jardi01]

Words cannot describe how epic this film is! Inspiring work mate.

[@davidbielawski5775]

Awesome story! You two inspired me to get back into fly fishing, Thank you

[@TightLoops]

Oh man thats so awesome! Welcome back, glad we could be a part of the journey!

[@joseoscarrivas2771]

Love the adventure, i have seen you on bound for nowhere. Can't wait so see your other videos.

[@RileyCallery]

Great video, so in love with Montana and blessed to call it home.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks. Riley! You're lucky, for sure!

[@RodMurray]

Keep the great adventures coming! I can fish vicariously watching, listening and immersing myself in your great film work, brilliant editing and love of fly fishing!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Rod! Sometimes sitting around here in the winter has us living vicariously through our past adventures as well ;)

[@ClaytonSensiba]

Wow. Such a cool trip. I really dig the Westfalia. Great job on this film!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much!

[@ClearVoyageOutdoors]

Simply incredible. One of the best fishing films we've ever seen. You guys are amazing

[@TightLoops]

Thank you so much!!!

[@flififreak]

... like it very much! It remembers me when we explored the Great West in 1989 with our "VW California"! Well done video!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks you! Sound like y'all had a blast!

[@andrewjezak467]

INCREDIBLE. love the perfect collaboration of still photography and dynamic video. Big fly fisher and Montana lover myself so this is the ultimate dream. Thanks for sharing, I hope to make something this beautiful to document my future lifetime adventures

[@milanilic1010]

Share of nature beauty you have seen is priceless! Thank you so much

[@TightLoops]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenrogers9664]

What a beautiful movie. I felt like I was watching in on the big screen. Well made guys

[@DryPondRanch]

Amazing video ! Thank you for sharing your experience.very inspirational

[@TightLoops]

You're welcome, Chris! Thanks for watching

[@joepfrbrooklyn3576]

Wonderful film,captures the essence of the Fly-fishing experience

[@TightLoops]

Thank you Joe

[@bryanjelinski8036]

Thank you for sharing your adventurous story. Exquisite photography skills!

[@Running_towards_adventure]

Great video! I’ve watched it numerous times, very awe inspiring!!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much, Jeremy!

[@azxkiu]

Great film guys! Truly made me want to leave it all behind and hit the road. Excellent job in creating the subtle nuances of true adventure.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks a lot Sam! Glad you liked it! Hope your summer is full of adventures :)

[@davidpeterson7703]

Nicely done. A great inspiration for me in mid-winter. Thanks for sharing your journey through visuals and words.

[@TightLoops]

You're welcome, David! Thanks you!

[@user-vg5wv1dv4c]

Great work, guys. Reminds me of the days that I lived and fished in MT almost 20years ago. This movie has helped me make a decision to take a trip to MT next year. Thanks!!!

[@TightLoops]

Awesome. That makes it all worth it.

[@jaredklein3930]

God i sincerely wish you guys the very best on your adventures!!!! Your film brought me to tears many times for unknown reasons other then shared happiness in the call of the mountain and pure streams and rivers. Adventure on guys, I hope one day I have the means and the courage to do what you guys do. 🤙❤

[@tedhaas8440]

Beautiful film guys! Very heart felt and the fishing was special! Please make more!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Ted! Really glad you liked it. We're working on more!

[@stephengrainger143]

Living the dream! Beautiful film. Thanks so much for sharing. Stephen, Scotland.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Stephen. Jealous of the angling opportunities in your neck of the woods. Tight lines!

[@johncoon8347]

Awesome film! The entire time I was watching this I was thinking this could be a t.v series. I love the show Meet Eater not just for the hunting but the real life adventure, which your film has. Great film, keep them coming.

[@TightLoops]

Wow thanks so much John! We love Meateater too, so thats high praise indeed!

[@eliezerlivnat2040]

great video sharing a wonderful adventure. Hope to see more of your adventures

[@alexekstrand6026]

I just discovered your channel today, and I have to say, this has to be one of the best videos I have ever seen on KZbin ❤️

[@BitSlinger84]

Amazing film and story. Thanks for sharing with the world. Was very inspirational!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Jake. We're so glad you felt inspired, its the ultimate compliment ;)

[@johncees6178]

Wonderfully shoot, beautifully told. Thanks for a peek into your adventure. All best.

[@teacreek1377]

Love the high quality filming! Definitely inspiring for our channel. Look forward to seeing more!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks guys! Look forward to seeing what you come up with in the future!

[@marshalllozon8042]

This is a beautiful story and so well done. The camera work is spot on so many beautiful shots.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Doug! We are definitely images makers first, and I think it shows. Basically all our films are figuring out a way to tell a story that fits into the beautiful images we wan't to capture. A little backwards, but sometimes it works.

[@damienstopps285]

One of the best travel/fly fishing vids I have seen. Just stunningly beautiful. Great job guys. Congratulations on your engagement too... Cheers

[@TightLoops]

Thanks os much, Damien! Married for over 3 years now! Time flies!

[@freedomologist]

Great videography, editing, music, and especially the narration. Well done!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks!

[@sgsnowhiker]

What a beautiful and inspiring movie. Thank you very much for all the effort you put into this to share it with the world. Its a thing of beauty! Can't wait to see your next adventures!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much, Steve. More to come soon!

[@96cougarman]

your documentary is truly inspiring. Ive loved fly fishing and the great outdoors since the moment i was introduced to them. But this, this made me love them even more. You two are truly living my dream, traveling in a camper and flyfishing any bit of fish producing waters. Your cinematography skills are breathtaking, your video truly brought out the beauty of natures bounty on top of the natural beauty that it already has.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much Brenden. You're incredibly kind, and we're glad we could help inspire you! We are all so incredibly lucky to live on this earth and enjoy its beauty.

[@60AcresandaDream]

love all your films. so glad i found your channel.

[@jimleinfelderf6983]

Thanks for this. You took me back to the early to mid-70s when a group of high school friends and I would hitch west to The Beartooths, meet in Cooke City, and then head up into the BT Primitive area with precious little food or what would pass for proper gear today. We caught grayling, cutthroat and rainbow. Those were heady days...

[@cstratag4946]

I enjoyed this film more than I can say, so glad I came across it! Well done guys.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much!

[@taggardhecker6380]

Again, Thank you for being such an incredible videographer. Thank you for taking me along on your adventures 😊

[@harryhole4427]

36seconds in and I'm hooked already. Really refreshing to see all that film stock!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Harry! Yeah, Aimee and I are just old enough that we still learned everything on analogue (both photo and motion picture film) so old habits die hard!

[@michaelfogarty6772]

Started watching this last night and just finished now sitting in my car before work. My heart feels heavy with wanting an adventure like this. Excellent movie. Stunning scenery. And beautiful trout.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Michael! Summer is only a few months away. Better get planning ;)

[@fishingdadfishingdaughter685]

the best soulful fly fishing film I've ever seen. really love it. I'm your super fan!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks y'all! Can't wait to bring you guys more!

[@renanandreoli5097]

bela produção! realmente encantadora! parabéns

[@ryanfisher115]

Absolutely fascinating video documentary!! You both should very proud of this

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Ryan!

[@MikeSevon]

Well done Chase and Aimee. Best adventure video I’ve seen in a long time. Makes me want to spend a season in Montana. Brings back fond memories of the Lamar River.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Mike! It certainly is some beautiful country

[@morganodonnell1239]

Great video truly shows how EPIC this state is. Im going to go sling some drys now. Thanks for you work.

[@TightLoops]

You're welcome, Morgan! Hope you caught some for us! super jealous.

[@samfischer5839]

Wild fly podcast brought me here. Love it and can’t wait to watch more. Cheers from Colorado

[@anvilhead59]

Glad to see you experienced Absarokee and the Stillwater, my favorite place. You were blessed by Lightning and the goldens you found. Tight lines.

[@TightLoops]

One of our favorites as well :)

[@Retired-nohurry]

Great job on this. I'm headed to Yellowstone in a couple of months

[@robertsarghei9408]

Wonderful story. I got so caught up into it! Can't wait to finish rebuilding my vanagon :D

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Robert! Hows that build coming?

[@karissamoore8954]

Sooo good, you guys! Well done! :) Having been born and raised in Montana, I sometimes take it for granted...videos like these remind me how grateful I am to call Montana home. I am so happy you loved it too! Cheers and love from Missoula! :)

[@TightLoops]

Our pleasure, Karissa! We live in Butte now! Well, we live in the van fulltime, but our permanent address is in Butte, with my family.

[@Scovophoto]

I was mesmerized by your film. I loved your use of slow motion. I really really want to venture to Montana now and fly fish off the beaten path! Thank you.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Bob! This summer seems like an awfully good time for a vacation ;)

[@bavariasuhl]

Love to do this trip with my children when they are a bit older ...

[@sajeevrenjan6078]

You guys made my Friday!!! Thanks guys for this gem and congratulations on your engagement from India!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Sajeev! We've been happily married for over 2 years now! Time flies!

[@AlekVanMensvoort]

My gosh, I'm blown away by this beautiful film!

[@TightLoops]

Thank you Alek!