4-Day Whitewater Fishing Adventure on Petawawa River

[@dolanske]

One of my favorite YT channels. I hope you never stop traveling and sharing it with us

[@samfallon7071]

Wish it was me

[@benbeauchamp16]

This is a perfect trip in my opinion… the scenery, whitewater play, good fishing, brotherhood and the video quality, just perfect.

[@XanderBudnick]

Beautiful river and indeed a perfect all around trip

[@Sheltonism]

You should drill holes in the bottom of your canoe, so the water can drain out. Check back for more helpful tips.

[@Virginia-ev8qg]

That's a joke right?

[@Sheltonism]

@@Virginia-ev8qg You had to ask?? lol

[@SoapDispenzer]

Hmm, I tried this and I seem to be at the bottom of the lake, any suggestions where I went wrong?

[@Sheltonism]

How BIG did you make the holes...? @@SoapDispenzer

[@_md______]

​@@SoapDispenzerif you drilled left, you would have a submarine, if you drilled right, you would still have a canoe

[@Myhandle306]

Best content on KZbin. Xander never fails. The amount of time you put into filming/editing puts you miles above the rest.

[@thomaswhite8814]

Great video as always Xander! I think I speak for a lot of your viewers when I say I'd love to see a gear video from you in the future. You're my favorite camping/outdoorsman KZbinr to watch, thanks for the upload!

[@omerkhan2879]

This man will be one of those people who will be absolutely happy in their last moments....because they have smashed life and at the end of the day he is happy....honestly Xander i want u to live as long as the existence of this world just so that i can escape my life and watch ur videos ❤

[@maximbudnick]

REDEMPTION!!!😂 What a great trip

[@dthomas4087]

I thought it was the Baird brothers, but the younger version. Great job Max, I hope to see something on your channel too.

[@useriskindasus]

When are you uploading your perspective max?? Want to see that high five in your perspective😂😂

[@maximbudnick]

@@useriskindasus haha don't worry - it's coming

[@Sean5640]

Max who’s the older brother ?

[@FoundPonds]

@@maximbudnick Older and wiser 🤨

[@khalidmanji2125]

Thank you for the amazing videos, Xander. I did a series of canoe trips throughout Ontario ranging from 4 days to 50 days over the span of 7 years. My summers are now occupied by university and so I am unable to canoe trip anymore. Your videos provide me with a piece of nostalgia. Keep up the amazing work!

[@rogue9367]

Love the Brother Relationship. The amount of time that you guys spend together shows how much you both are close to each other

[@lanesworld4000]

❤ Great to see the Toyota still going strong. That was a Hellava road trip 😮

[@LostLakes]

High octane eppy, action packed. Great edit and changes of pace throughout. I love how Max is quoting Poe all profound and you're like "the call of the void" as though you've ever read Poe and know it word for word 😂

[@XanderBudnick]

Thought I knew what he was talking about. Once again I had no idea

[@herschelbrown2944]

Your channel which I've recently discovered and binged gives me a lot of solace and comfort. I have more thoughts, but thank you so much.

[@castle228]

Nice trip with Max. And what a giant Musky! Beautiful waters. Thanks for taking us along!

[@XanderBudnick]

thanks or watching :D

[@vvgmhod4]

Terrific video. I especially enjoy the extra quiet interludes which contrast exquisitely with the hectic rapids. Appreciate all the work that you invest in creating these videos, especially now that I am no longer able to get on the water myself.

[@icebabysnocain]

I see you're back to paddling the blue mule. So good to have a reliable brother to fish and camp with.We are comunicators so company is wonderful. Good video. Pax.

[@onewayreef5443]

My favourite on YT Great video on this 😊😍

[@Barret-paddles]

Another great trip with the Budnick bros! Thanks so much and happy to view the redemption tour 💜 Barret

[@crazyjoelowe]

Redemption, a monster musky and another trip with Xander, Max and Patches 😁. Today is a good day -- thanks for that!

[@jameshenry3802]

Dragonfly's are a symbol of change, adaptability and self realization. Totally appropriate for this video I think. 😁

[@heyitsnick6648]

The water is SO clear. Nature is really beautiful

[@jirarataksornwan410]

I'm always watching from 🇹🇭 Thailand. ❤️ love you guy. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@Jackox6571]

Love these videos I've actually used a few to fall asleep. They're so peaceful

[@lennartdr7898]

nice to see that old patches is still serving you well

[@orionwilkie9113]

What a amazing video of this section of the Petawawa river, I swear the Lake Travers to Lake McManus route is one of the best trips the park has to offer. Thank you for giving me a way to enjoy the park in the winter:)

[@barneycanoetopia2025]

Hi Xander, I would recommend you getting a kneeling thwart fitted close to the yoke. You get so much more control. On longer tips I fit a seat right behind it so I can rest my knees.

[@trudiswanson9855]

That was amazing! The size of that thing!! And a busy beaver. Woooha, those rapids were exciting!! T.

[@PaddleTV]

Love how you captured this adventure! One of my favourite trips in the world... Great job!

[@gregsoto2679]

Great trip report. 🎉 on the giant Muskie and conquering the rapids.

[@BogWraith1]

Just love all yours & Max's videos, but my favourites are when you two are along together. The love & respect you Bro's have for each other is palpable. So nice to see you guys @Algonquin Park. It was a yearly destination for me and my 3 friends back in the 70's and early 80's. I miss it very much and am thankful that you bring us all along on your trips!❤

[@skmarrama]

Amazing trip! It's fun watching you guys take a risk and come out ahead. Each time you use your canoes, you get better and better on these rapids, learn from your mistakes. So glad you're able to take us along!

[@Mita7538]

Xander!! Haven't watched this one yet, but will before the day is over. I always do. Just seeing your notification brings a ridiculous amount of smiles to my face!!! You are all that! From WA state, with ❤

[@markcummings6856]

The “A” Team. Wow, what a great trip. I hope you go to that magical spot for many years to come. The Budnick spot.

[@johnniejumper9810]

Your a peaceful soul my brother 🙏 You released that fish without measuring or weighing. No comparing or competing ❤ wow , stay golden Pony Boy 😂

[@corysimp]

Well said, brotha

[@kerstinschuller2411]

You´ve become so good in making videos. Its breathtaking beautiful and I envy you for your adventures and that beauty of nature that you experience. But on the other side I´m so proud of you and of what you have accomplished and of what you have grown in to. Keep going, fill my heart with longing of nature and peace and quiet that we don´t really have in germany.

[@jackphillips1383]

Brothers on a epic trip in beautiful country. 🙌🙌🙌

[@angelcerna2103]

I could watch these all day

[@dashybaby255]

So glad you could capture the joy of catching a big fish!

[@martwilman]

Great video, thanks Xander. Good to see the back and forth with your brother, good entertainment. Keep them coming! 😊

[@davewinch7677]

What an awesome trip, you and Max are a great team.

[@annemarieacosta8775]

What an awesome trip with your brother ! You're fearless with those rapids !!! I saw John did a canoe trip , glad he's back making videos.

[@XanderBudnick]

Agreed. Him and I have a trip coming up together too :)

[@AnglingUpNorth]

Amazing video Xander! Thanks for handling that Muskie with care and keeping it in the net until you quickly handled it for a photo. Refreshing to see proper fish handling from a non-Muskie angler. Great video

[@blood-sweat-beers]

Trip like this at the top of the bucket list.

[@elizabethlipker306]

THAT IS AN AMAZING FISH! Everyone who's ever been there is so jealous- many of these fish stories are never filmed.

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

I don’t have the “bell” on for your videos but make sure watch if the algorithm gets me. Always remember your sober story and why you travel like you do. Hope your channel and videos continue to grow exponentially.

[@Virginia-ev8qg]

The misty mornings were so beautiful!! The muskie was a monster. Interesting species...apex predators, very slow growing, sometimes hunt in packs. Great video as always Xander! ❤

[@therealwrld8583]

You’re my favorite YT channel, when I get anxiety you help so much

[@japoc]

Man that autofocus from the A7IV at 19:50 is doing amazing! Perfectly switching between Max and Xander at the right time.

[@birdland830]

Just got back from a 3-day Algonquin canoe trip…at certain points, the mosquitoes were fierce and thick as soup. Can’t imagine doing it without my Thermacell! It's so amazing to go from full assault mode to peaceful quietude in 10 minutes. I also use lots of Picaridin so I don't melt my expensive plastic stuff with DEET.

[@paddlehooked4687]

Damn, that Muskie was the cherry on top of a sweet trip.

[@MM-yy9us]

Dam this brings back memories, actually did it once years and years ago! Did most of the rapids while a beginner except for the tough ones; need to ask my brother which ones we did he might remember. Amazing video to watch, great job!!!

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Rollway is always a sight to see. Nice job on getting down it with the open side up!...oh, an the Muskie, seems like you can't not catch one on that river.

[@XanderBudnick]

Thanks man, gotta love that river. It's a special place

[@jamieporter6305]

Outstanding trip. Thanks!

[@littlepony6762]

Wow What Wild Ride You Accomplished it Way to go Cheers Cheers 🎉👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@andrewfurtney5159]

Man. By far my favorite YT channel. love to see someone close to home inspiring us to get out into nature.

[@arenado85]

Amazed by the quality of videos…well done and keep up the great content!!! First of many future posts.

[@nathanenglish3474]

Hi from Newcastle, England. Love your videos alot❤️

[@danjonmills]

Howay the lads!

[@slowridephotographyadventu6850]

Really really good 👍 You and Max will relive these adventures many times when you're on the porch a rockin' You boys are living life right 😀

[@legs_11.82]

You're great. Thanks for the videos.

[@terrymayberry]

Great episode! My wife and I really look forward to your adventures. Thanks, Xander!

[@gadoosher]

That experience bit by Max was spot on. Had originally wanted to comment how happy I am for you Xander seeing you come so far in the canoe, and it just tied in perfectly. I'm self teaching myself a new career right now and it can be daunting at times, but I try to think where I'll be in a week, month, year etc. Killer as always.

[@julienvelvet]

XANDER I GREW up in this area, you are bringing back so many memories. I wish I was back there. I enjoy your content, though I admit I am a little jealous. Five of five rating!

[@Teresad473]

Loved the video beautiful... You to brothers make me think of the movie the rivers run through it....

[@katedavis7256]

Xander your a trooper 👍 thank you for sharing your amazing experiences 🙏 loved this vlog 🐋🎣🎣🐋😁😁xx

[@beanrazor3289]

what a fun experience to share. Love it

[@junemordy2481]

That was a nice fish. They get really big . An older couple use to fish at the boom on the Ottawa River got one that was six feet long.

[@sstorm66]

Awesome trip, Scenery there is so beautiful. Keep it up.

[@curedubs]

That Musky is GINORMOUS, nice catch dude!

[@ilhamtlam5250]

What a channel ❤ I hope you will use the camera drone ,that we can enjoy nature with you more

[@squids432]

Classic Xander.👍Great. Nice fish! Looking forward to the next.😊

[@wendelclements6448]

Xan I waiting for your videos. Your content is awesome You always challenger yourself and that’s what motivates me. Love seeing you and max togethere

[@gh3776]

I got so excited to see that Musky! We were fishing in Little Green Lake in WI a long time ago and husband caught probably a 40 incher. We never got it in the boat as it snapped the line. Sadly, we went back a few weeks later and the marina had taken a Musky around the same size out of the lake as it had died due to the lure inside of it. We will always wonder if that was our fish. Muskies are the sharks of the fresh water. Loved to fish for them.

[@ronlackey2689]

You have to be in such good shape to do what you do. It makes me wonder about the men of old who did it for a living everyday. Paddle, portage, rinse, repeat. They must have been a tough breed. I certainly tip my hat to them.

[@John.boreham]

Yes ! , with good ol' faithful " patches " saw that right off the get go , no new canoe in there ...yet lol

[@BCBoatsAndCanoes]

Thank you, and your brother. Awesome video.

[@Anton1384]

Классные пороги. Вы их неплохо прошли. Скалы очень красивые вдоль реки. Утес восхитительный.

[@patrickbarrett1220]

I usually really like the videos. But I LOVED this one. Made me happy while watching Xander’s successes. Looked like an awesome trip!!

[@X-Seven7]

You gotta explore everywhere man, Love the cinematography in your latest videos!

[@garymoore3446]

Beautiful and awesome! Thank you.

[@joshiannuzzi6737]

That’s crazy best luck I have ever seen for a young Muskie slayer. Great video my man keep it up.

[@brianshutter6657]

I love watching videos of you and your brother together! (Who am I kidding...I love all your video!) Especially the ones with another pair of brothers, too...I call them " the Grizzly Bairds! " I think you boys all have great futures that I can't wait to watch! I'm hooked for life!

[@WindWaterandPine]

So considerate of you to compliment me on my Petawawa video right before you absolutely blew it out of the water, haha. What an awesome trip to do with your bro and a totally respectable line down Rollway! The Natch is truly a special place and you captured that.

[@XanderBudnick]

haha, loved the video,, just happened to stumble upon it as I was editing, Thoroughly enjoyed it

[@Evan_Le5]

What a trip I’m hoping to hit that set soon. Remember, if you’re nervous about a rapid, hit it fast!

[@jacobtheodoredemafeliz6163]

Another video to make me feel at peace again. Thanks, man!

[@chielkoning8119]

Nice video again, no noncence , love it

[@Wing_It_Wildflower]

Wow epic catch right there! Joy captured on screen. What a thrill! "Are you at the beach or something like that" 😆 Whatever is comfy hey👌Such beautiful beautiful nature🌻Those misty shots! Fuun rapids🌊 duuude 🤙💯

[@suezaple4950]

Epic white water adenture with your brother Max awesome videography , great fishing everything went well, no one was injured, the scenery was gorgeouse looked like a great deal of fun. Really like the shot in the mist wasnt that pretty. enjoyed this video always very enjoyable always exciting.. Ontario

[@jameshenry3802]

Xander, henceforth known as the Muskey master. 🐟🎣

[@barbaralockett2956]

Great job Xander, I think you redeemed yourself, I enjoy your adventures, keep them coming, much love❤

[@t81629]

The burritos cheer between the brothers was my favorite part of the video.

[@zask0]

That climb in a crocs is the best 😀

[@donnarohrich2350]

Keep ‘em coming Xander I’m one of your super fans I’m hooked 🚣🏻 🎣.

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

Bro, that fish was epic!! Congrats on catching that beast 🤙🐟

[@seedy-waney-bonnie4906]

Very nice woods, I love the wilderness.

[@botryoidalbishhh3150]

Musky and Algonquin park are on my short bucket list 👌your content is stunning.

[@bradlafferty]

Great set up of those Rapids shots! Appreciate all that work, it really makes the video!

[@chrisdowns422]

That muskie action was awesome.

[@cliffordwright342]

Amazing adventure Xander glad the fishing was good and your white water has sure improved. Dreamt video I thoroughly enjoyed it

[@iseovvinco4742]

I was just in algonquin last week, beautiful place. Love camping there

[@MHarenArt]

Ya!! You guys nailed it!!

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Great paddling route, full of conquer. Nicely done.