3 DAYS in the WILD - Sylvania Wilderness: Fishing & Camping U.P. Michigan

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5 жыл бұрын

Fishing for huge fish with no one around. One of the best smallmouth bass fisheries in the Midwest. Three days fishing and camping in the pure, beautiful, northwoods nature. Loon, Beaver, and LOADS of trophy fish.
My father and I took a 3 day trip to Sylvania Wilderness and portaged our way to a remote lake in the back of the wilderness area. The fishing was phenomenal and the scenery was equally great. This location is like the Boundary Waters Canoe Area / Quetico Provincial Park area of Minnesota & Canada.
I apologize that the video is so long. I got carried away and couldn't stop until I had everything. Watch it in a few different segments to cut the video up into smaller parts.
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@wetfoot7782 4 жыл бұрын

My wife and I used to camp at the same spot 25-30 years ago. We once caught 54 smallies @ DIL on a July afternoon. 3" Pumpkinseed colored tubes,on a red 1/8 oz head with an orange twister tail stuffed into the tube. Killer! Those July thunderstorms are wicked there. We had 1 terrible night with lightening all around and trees falling, makes you glad to be alive.

@HaightsWanderings 4 жыл бұрын

@wetfoot 77 Wow. 54 smallies in an afternoon sounds PERFECT! I can't wait to head back one of these days soon.

@1989Falkor Жыл бұрын

Wacky worms are the way to go there! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

@HaightsWanderings Жыл бұрын

@1989Falkor Absolutely. They are so much fun to catch in that spot.

@FitzYakin 5 жыл бұрын

Man. I just happened to stumble upon this video and I watched the whole thing. What an awesome fishing adventure with your dad on some pristine wilderness waters. The smallie fishing was phenomenal. Great video and memory to share with us all!

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for the great comment. I appreciate it! This video took me forever to make and glad it brought some joy to the world :) Absolutely amazing smallie fishing it was.

@denniswolff4864 5 жыл бұрын

HW......my 2 favorite videos, this one and Craig Lake. Great work putting us in the action. Took my son to SW and just had a freakin blast. Good luck in 2 mos with your new arrival. Daughters are magic.

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I put a lot of time into the video :) And we are very much looking forward to the little one!

@daveg4353 5 жыл бұрын

Great call on Sylvania, I will be saving this one for weekend watching. Thanks

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - it is definitely a long video, but I had to do the location justice. I thought about doing a short video and realized it just would not work for such an awesome site. Hope you enjoy it.

@heimi53079 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Camping on Loon over memorial day so lots of helpful info here!

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Some glad that some of this information could help you. Loon is a great lake and there are some nice campsites. I've not been there that early in the summer but it should be awesome.

@btblueyez4u 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Land-O-Lakes, my dad worked at Nagel Lumber Company for 27 years...this place is heaven. I would highly reccomend going during the week though less people traffic and the lake / fish settle down after all the traffic

@HaightsWanderings 3 жыл бұрын

@Bryan Kelly Baker Oh, for sure! Everything's better during the week!

@tomwanserski5564 5 жыл бұрын

HW: Sylvania video was great, thanks! What a magical place, hope your Dad enjoyed it as much as you did. Ive gotta get over to that side of the area, never been over there.Just amazing scenery and of course, sallies...Happy Holidays cant wait to see what you do next year

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great comment! It really is a magical place. The water was stunning. And honestly, the portages were not that bad at all!

@sammorris8821 5 жыл бұрын

Wow excellent video! You guys were crushing them!

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - my dad was really crushing it. I had to land all of his fish! I didn't have time to catch much :) hah

@fishgrubspinners6762 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video 👍,

@nickbrown6916 5 жыл бұрын

What an epic trip man. That underwater footage was probably some of the coolest content I’ve seen on you tube! Well done.

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - it was super cool. The water was a bit murkier than usual due to some algae I think. Usually the water is MUCH clearer and the underwater shots would have been a bit more crisp. Either way, it turned out so great.

@CynicOfAll 3 жыл бұрын

Your vids are so relaxing!! Diggin it....

@HaightsWanderings 3 жыл бұрын

@CynicofAll I am glad you like them - I have a ton more where that one came from!

@Joeyfingis Жыл бұрын

Lovely video for a lovely place!

@HaightsWanderings Жыл бұрын

@The how0to guys Thank you! Check out some of my other videos if you have a chance.

@tiebear1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank for bringing your Dad so we can see how big the fish are in those lakes ... lol

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes... He has some extreme luck when it comes to fishing. Catches musky on ultralights and picks up 20 inch smallies after someone else baits his hook (literally putting the plastic worm on). I love taking him fishing. It's funny because I teach him not the other way round.

@tiebear1 5 жыл бұрын

@@HaightsWanderings the video camera just made it that much more funny

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

@@tiebear1 His commentary in the background wasn't picked up, but the whole time we were at the back lake he was talking trash and telling me to learn from him. We had a good banter back and forth. :)

@MTG9878 5 жыл бұрын

Another awesome trip, take care enjoy Thanksgiving!

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - hopefully I can do some fishing over Thanksgiving and maybe get another video out!

@A.H.111 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, cherish the time we get to spend with our parents.

@HaightsWanderings 3 жыл бұрын

@A H For sure. I love making videos with my pops.

@A.H.111 3 жыл бұрын

@@HaightsWanderings did you have any bad effects from the u.v water bottle? How much did you drink through it and if you recommend it, where could I find the same one?

@HaightsWanderings 3 жыл бұрын

@@A.H.111 No, we did not have any bad effects. It cleaned the water for drinking. I don't remember the name of the brand we went with. It was super effective though.

@cookiemonster12307 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video like always. Huge fan of your channel. I am also from the U.P. I wish I had the free time like you have

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I appreciate it. Being a teacher allows me a good amount of time in the summer to focus on fish and videography - I am very lucky.

@smbassfisherman2625 4 жыл бұрын

My doctor told me about Sylvania a couple days ago. GREAT video! Cant wait to go this summer!

@HaightsWanderings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment. Sylvania is peace on earth. Except when the mosquitoes are out... :) Hope you enjoy your trip this summer!

@smbassfisherman2625 4 жыл бұрын

@@HaightsWanderings May I ask what month did you go? Message me. I have some custom crawdad jigs that I make. Ill send you a couple.

@HaightsWanderings 4 жыл бұрын

Heya - I think I went in July. As for the jigs - that sounds awesome. However, I don't think you can send messages on here any more. You could send me an email through my website if you wanted to. haightswanderings.com

@jooky5 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid!!! I rarely watch vids over 15 mins and I watched every second of this one. Don't feel bad about your dad catching that monster smallie--I tell my son that he's the best accidental fisherman out there. He either out-fishes everyone or catches the biggest of the day. Half the time he doesn't even realize the fish is hooked despite it nearly yanking the rod out of his hand!

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a nice comment. Really appreciate it! I am trying to create quality content. Always nice when someone appreciates it fully :) AS for accidental fishermen - yes that is the exact word for my dad. But, I love fishing with him, even when he outfishes me on accident :)

@jonnyboy7628 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet video! Took me back to my experience there 10-11 years ago now, and I've been itching to go back... theres nothing like it up there!

@jonnyboy7628 5 жыл бұрын

I freaked out when you said you were heading to deer Island lake lol Thats the lake we camped off of.. the best bass fishing I've experienced in my life..

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely - I agree. Sylvania is a VERY special place.

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

I know. I agree. Deer Island Lake is amazing. I need to go back but I don't think this year is the year. Perhaps next year I will do a solo in and smoke some toads back there.

@SwampValley 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and channel, so many fish on. Congratulations for when you reach 1k subscribers, just got 1 closer 😉👍 All the best Skye

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Appreciate the sub. If you are inclined check out my giveaway video - got some cool lures there that are going to be given out as soon as I hit 1k. :) Thanks again!

@camaslindbeck1985 5 жыл бұрын

There is also 26 miles of hiking trails through that place. When I lived in Conover (just across the WI border) I NEVER saw ppl up there

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

That's great. I didn't do much hiking as I was fishing too much :) Making next time.

@darkwaters5217 5 жыл бұрын

Sick!

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - it was sick. Wish we could have gotten the extra day to cook up some of the rockbass. That would have been really fun and some good footage.

@woodswalker7119 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have to be honest I had to skip ahead to make sure it wasn’t just music and video. Went back to the beginning to catch it all once I knew there was audio from people.

@HaightsWanderings 3 жыл бұрын

@WoodsWalker 711 I am glad you got to experience the whole thing. A bit of music, scenery, and audio all together. :)

@benjaminbarsh6964 5 жыл бұрын

We camped there at least 25 years ago. My wife caught a 21.6 inch small mouth.

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

That is larger than my personal best (that I've actually measured). Very quality fish.

@fishgrubspinners6762 4 жыл бұрын

That's a jumbo👍

@wodestly 4 жыл бұрын

I went backpacking and the mosquitos were horrible!

@HaightsWanderings 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the campsites can be bad at different times of the year. The sites are a bit off the water and the mosquitoes can get bad on the inside.

@randyleppala5995 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I want to go there some day

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Yes that is true. Artificial bait only, barbless hooks, and catch-and-release only on the bass. They grow stupid big here. I think there should be more lakes managed like these because it's super nice fishing.

@randyleppala5995 5 жыл бұрын

@@HaightsWanderings can you provide a link or more info about the uv disinfection bottle you used?

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/2S492LX Although it says it is currently unavailable which is odd. Not sure why. It's called a Camelbak All Clear bottle.. I think. I love it. It's so amazingly handy.

@cnosmb1 Жыл бұрын

Were you at Sylvania again this past weekend? Measured a fish for a guy and brothers, one looked just like you.

@HaightsWanderings Жыл бұрын

@Cnosmb1 Hi! Nope, I was not at Sylvania. Must have been my Doppelgänger running around!

@benjaminbarsh6964 5 жыл бұрын

lol mosquitos. Michigan Airforce.

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Oh so very true :)

@richardmeyer4683 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Benjamin, where can I pick up a UV light water purifier like the one you used in this video.

@HaightsWanderings 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Richard. The item is called the CamelBak All Clear Water Purifier. I think at least - I have not used it for a few months and I can't seem to find it. I will link to it www.rei.com/product/830862/camelbak-all-clear-water-purifier-bottle

@Zib187 5 жыл бұрын

I just noticed that some of those bass had tape worm. They were the ones shot under water by your dad? I've seen tape worm in walleye from the Saginaw River but never in bass.

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Good eyes. I was unaware of what that was - but had suspected that it might have been that. Kinda gross to have been swimming in it to be honest, ha!

@adamstaszewski9000 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. What time of the year?

@HaightsWanderings 3 жыл бұрын

@Ada staszewski Hey, man. I apologize, but I can't for the life of me remember when we went. sorry!

@terrydodge101 3 жыл бұрын

What dates were you there?

@HaightsWanderings 3 жыл бұрын

@Smallmouth Hunter To be honest, I can't really remember. It's been a few years. Sometime mid summer maybe?

@Zib187 5 жыл бұрын

When was this trip?

@HaightsWanderings 5 жыл бұрын

Hi - I don't remember exactly. I think it was early August of 2018. I don't quite remember the exact dates. It was a great experience though, so much fun.

@josephmeekins9877 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta use an "O" ring on those worms brother!

@HaightsWanderings 4 жыл бұрын

Preach! :)

@benthompson777 4 жыл бұрын

Have you fished crooked?

@HaightsWanderings 4 жыл бұрын

@Ben Thompson No, I think I stayed off of Crooked due to the electric motor rule as I don't like fishing places with motor traffic of any kind. I know it holds a lot of nice fish though!