Ep:1 Isle Royale on a 16-FT Fishing Boat | 50-Mile Open Water Crossing

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Жыл бұрын

Howdy guys and gals. I spent 7 days over on Isle Royale, exploring everywhere I could on a 16-foot fishing boat. 3 of the 7 days were a weather mess (wind gusts, torrential rain and fog) but I still managed to find some special spots to share with you.
Wavey fans might notice she's not in this series--no dogs allowed on Isle Royale unfortunately (even KZfaq stars). She does make some strange appearances later in the series...stay tuned ;)
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@wbsims2996 Жыл бұрын

Great video, beautiful videography especially the opening scenes. This is 9ne 9f your best episodes in my opinion . I too am addicted to technology but, as a handicapped person it allows me to experience life through others who take the time and sacrifice some of their private lives, for others to see and enjoy. I thank God for you and others who do the same things. Thank you also for keeping it family friendly while keeping ot genuine. Miss seeing Wavey but I understand.

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Hi Bart, Its an honor then...to take you along to these places. The truth is, y'all keep me company as well. Wavey was missed I haven't been away from her more than a couple hours since the last time I went to isle Royale! Spoiled animal ;)

@jasonalvey3194 Жыл бұрын

When I see abandoned places like the fish camp my first thought is always I wonder what happened? Sometimes the story is cooler that the place itself. I dig how ya got the boat rigged out too! Again, thanks for all the inspiration man. Be safe!

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Hey man, yeah...and it's hard not to go inside! But...I'm sure they have some kind of cameras around, even there. There are camps all over IR from before it was designated a national park. I'll be showing more in this series. Some are real surprises in very out of the way places.

@60fenwick Жыл бұрын

From 94-96 I traveled and lived on the road and water all over the PNW, BC, Yukon, and Alaska. This part of my life culminated with a 42-day solo beach camp on a lonely outer ocean facing island in SE Alaska. I got so crazy lonely that I finally left and made it to Juneau. Your videos have that melancholy feel I’ve known well; Thank you for making them! I love the Stobe the Hoboesque piano bumpers. I’ve heard you lament about views, and I wish that wasn’t an issue for you because I know that changes some KZfaqrs often for the worst. Hopefully, regular viewers hit the “super thanks” periodically. Your channel is authentic, so just keep rolling my friend!

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment. Loneliness; yes I feel it...but not as much as I use to. Maybe its age, maybe its having folks here to share with. Not having my dog on this one showed me how much I rely on her. There's that saying "anyone who can live alone is either a God or monster" and I understand that saying. I'm more a monster and too much time alone gets bad. I hope you stick around and continue to give your thoughts here. I'm usually happy with 1k views a video. Was happening easy for a while...not sure what happened. Maybe people are busy living their lives instead of watching screens....that I'd be happy with ,)

@lesliefleming4359 7 ай бұрын

More power to you. Looks like a great minimalistic trip. when I do this sort of thing on my 27 foot regal I’m never more than 50 miles from a marina with the head, TV, shower, birth, and galley. You’re quite the adventurous guy

@backwatersandbackroads 7 ай бұрын

This was a great trip. I hope you like the series

@RutherfordTony Жыл бұрын

Nothing like a place to decompress the worries of life. It is beautiful there. I miss Wavey. Be careful out there since there is no way to notify for help if you get into trouble. Safe travels!

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, I made it back :) its definitely a place to dot your I's and cross your Ts before heading over. Especially late season. They shut the gas pumps down! I was the last one.

@IntheBlood67 Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads As Robert Rogers set down for his Rangers,"Don't Ferget Nuthin"!!

@sickoftheshit Жыл бұрын

Wright Island looks like an amazing, remote, quiet place. My favorite kind of place. You have good footage and you're doing such interesting things. I enjoy your videos. 👏

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lydia. You're one of my few female subscribers. Thanks for putting up with all this ;)

@erikyoutube5692 Ай бұрын

Can’t wait!!!!love it

@Bill.Hicks.51 Жыл бұрын

Totally awesome, Back Water! Enjoy the workmanship you put into your presentations! Uncommon loon? Maybe not so uncommon.😎😁👍

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Thank you William for noticing and appreciating them. You say the uncommon loon is not so uncommon? I so rarely see another! Lol ;)

@thomaskitz1185 Жыл бұрын

we will forever cherish this video ! We played it for Wavey * she approved !! :) So happy for you that you were able to go and retern home safely ;) Welcome home

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking good care of the brat ;)

@thomaskitz1185 Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads we love her tp peices !!

@erikyoutube5692 4 ай бұрын

Some say Misery likes company man! Misery river love it man

@backwatersandbackroads 4 ай бұрын

Most incorrect name of a river ever;)

@erikyoutube5692 3 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroadsI’m frustrated incorporated by that

@SL_BA Жыл бұрын

We discovered your channel, a few years ago, from your previous Isle Royale adventure. Isle Royale and Iceland are my two favorite places on Earth. Todd Harbor is my favorite Isle Royale location. I have never been to Wright Island. We did see Siskiwit Bay from the Greenstone Ridge. I can't wait to get back there. ~Scotty

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

The North side of the island is still unexplored...but just an excuse to go bac next fall;) such a beautiful place. I think you'll like the far northern finger reefs toward the end of the series...I doubt many get up there....wild! Thank you for sticking around. Love your channel too. Your love and like for each other inspires me that I might find the same someday.

@IntheBlood67 Жыл бұрын

This Channel is one of the rare jewels on the internet which one has to "seek to find", Let's spread the word......,People!

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarg...I wish 8 knew how to break through. It's a nitch channel I guess

@erikyoutube5692 4 ай бұрын

We have a reef out of Racine Wisconsin where I boat out of for now… it comes up to about 6 feet of water, but there’s a lighthouse 5 miles out to Mark where the reef starts… but what I’m trying to get to is we snorkel on those reefs and it’s crazy how fast they drop off and then there’s all the zebra muscle shells down below that have collected it’s just gorgeous and then there’s big fish that are on the reef too

@Z-Bart Жыл бұрын

I could be wrong, it happened once, (Lol) but I believe that particular spot was once owned by Richard Eckel. A commercial fisherman that grew up on Isle Royale. I have camped/had lunch there also. The Park Service tried to roust us off but we had permission from Dick Eckel so they backed off. Also, if you go into Windigo, look to your right and you will see Barnum island. My dear friend has a lifetime lease to a cabin on that island. Many fond memories I have from Isle Royale. Truly a spectacular setting.

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

I would luje to know more about those camps. Ive heard they were lifetime leases. You headed back over this summer?

@Z-Bart Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads God willing. I sold my Lake Superior boat, The Ranger Tug so now I depend on my friend for a ride.

@edwardm191 Жыл бұрын

This is one of your best. I enjoy them all.

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ed! It's a series;)

@MrSheymie Жыл бұрын

Another nice restful video. Always appreciate your travel videos.

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Thank you...a small group of like minded folks to bring along on adventures is about all we can ask for here on YT now. Thanks for being one of them

@elgordo6883 Жыл бұрын

Excellent adventure my friend! You are becoming a folk hero. Keep up the great work!

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I think they get better from here. The view counts are dismal...I think YT hates me ,)

@erikyoutube5692 3 ай бұрын

Of course I can’t wait to try out my 16 hewes man!!! If you’d rather do Beaver Island I’d be in. BWCA is epic! Twice in college, I went up with buddies..It was amazing fishing.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 ай бұрын

All sorts of adventures planned for summer ;)

@erikyoutube5692 3 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Don’t forget about manitou Island Lake, Michigan style that is..LOL

@AloneinRemoteAlaska Жыл бұрын

What?! No Wavey?? SO much free time without her though!! The boat looks comfy. Hope you get some fishing in!! 😁

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Goldie! You're back ;) I'm guessing your son flew home? I hope we get a video about your time with family. Wavey: even YT celebrity dogs aren't allowed on isle Royale (I know right??) But her disembodied floating head makes a few appearances;) Q: are your views down? I'm trying to figure out the latest YT changes (never good for average content creators) headed into fall here in Superiorland...how are you feeling about coming winter?

@jbrat1967 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. “I’m leaving now” The hurry thing… interesting

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Being completely cut off from modern communication is harder than I always remember. I predict "they" will use this against us slaves at some point. There I go again....;) thanks for putting up with me Brat. Headed over to your Instagram now

@jhallen6034 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I love these adventures when you bring us along. No Wavey!?!

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

No pups allowed on isle Royale,( thanks for coming along man ;)

@johnwinn5225 Жыл бұрын

Where is Wavey after all she is the reason I watch the videos

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Sorry John, dogs are not allowed on isle Royale. It was very difficult for me to leave her home. She will be making appearances in the next episodes;) please stay tuned.

@authormikemontie250 Жыл бұрын

The best book about IR is "Isle Royale, a Photographic History by Thomas & Kendra Gale." I bought mine at the Ranger station in Windigo in 2000. It tells all about the history and has many cool vintage photos. I've been to IR 4 times. Twice I came from Mn, 22 miles, and circumnavigated IR. I would suggest you get a Personal-Locator-Beacon. Mine is an ACR ResQlink, for less than $300. If you get into trouble your hand held marine radio does not have much range. Great video, I subscribed.

@donnam4260 Жыл бұрын

Still here 😎 I was feeling guilty cause I hadn’t seen your vid’s in a while 😜 Beach glass are beautiful gems ❤️

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

So glad you're still here Donna ;)

@60fenwick Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will buy a few Wavey treats. Very much appreciated

@erikyoutube5692 2 ай бұрын

I’m thinking about possibly taking the sportsman down to Mississippi to the gulf.. staying inside of it like you do and also tent camp ⛺️ on shore

@backwatersandbackroads 2 ай бұрын

It can totally be done. It's like camping.

@erikyoutube5692 2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads cool man

@janeysiegrist5061 Жыл бұрын

You can see the subtle turning of some of the leaves

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Hi Janey:) it was just getting started there. No berries (too late) fishing was more difficult than I expected, but o caught just enough not to get too hungry;)

@ItIsColdHere 20 күн бұрын

Nice video. I am considering crossing from Grand Portage to Isle Royale (southwest tip) in a 17’ Boston Whaler Montauk. Helpful to see your experience.

@backwatersandbackroads 19 күн бұрын

Oh yes...easy peezee :)

@trentmeidinger6160 19 күн бұрын

⁠@@backwatersandbackroadsFor real easy peezee? I have boating experience but not that distance. The thought of not seeing land is a little daunting. I will have safety gear, marine vhf, extra fuel, etc. And will check and monitor weather conditions day of.

@backwatersandbackroads 19 күн бұрын

@trentmeidinger6160 you got it no problem

@JohnSmith-qs5fg Жыл бұрын

The journey from the cradle to the grave takes the same amount of time whether you saunter or race. It just seems longer if you race.

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

That is so true, and racing around is miserable. I did it for years driving myself crazy, trying to satisfy people who didn't and still don't give a damn about me. Thank God I'm mostly cured of that. Thank you for the always insightful comments John

@justindrake6161 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Thanks man;)

@browngreen933 Жыл бұрын

I believe name Misery River comes from a party of early travelers who were windbound there for many days and their supplies ran out. Hope that doesn't happen to you!

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

I've heard stories like that also. I took some video of a sigh down by the river mouth. That explains some of the history of the area. I'll include it in some extra footage toward the end of the series. Thanks for coming along.

@jhen6690 Жыл бұрын

i don't know if i have seen a vid of yours without wavey...at least on a trip

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

It was so hard Hen...that's the one bummer about going to isle Royale:(

@erikyoutube5692 2 ай бұрын

I have only been across Lake Michigan once it was on a 23 foot Seaswirl striper.. funny thing is you’re right when you’re in the middle you keep thinking when they’re going to be land, we kept seeing these giant Lakers ships whatever man with the stacks going back because I was out of Waukegan Illinois at the time and they have the power plant there so I would see the stacks and I would think we’re getting close but no it was just another Laker. After using my Sportman, I wanted to watch this again to see how you set yours up.

@backwatersandbackroads 2 ай бұрын

I'm adding a rack for poles and kayak

@erikyoutube5692 2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads good idea..up over the soft top?

@erikyoutube5692 2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads I think I would add solar on the top

@backwatersandbackroads 2 ай бұрын

@@erikyoutube5692 yeap. Loom up "rocket launchers" for holding poles and such. Or radar arches

@erikyoutube5692 2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads will do thanks man

@jamesmichael3998 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a peaceful ride over, what kind of fuel burn do you get on the crossing, Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Hi James. I got around 7 mpg best guess.

@doncollins786 Жыл бұрын

Great episode! I would be afraid to be on that big water in such a small boat! I see you bundled up in the morning and evening, it is still 90-95 degrees here in the Texas Panhandle. I wonder, what is the water temp right now of Superior?. Do you have any kind of survival suit , or? Do you carry and EPIRB, or any kind of emergency transmitter in case the boat goes down? BTW, Wavey found your credit card and is partying because you left her home.....

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Howdy Don, yeah...fall is descending upon us here in the Superiorland. Chilly nights and mornings. Beautiful though,) ill.be headed to Florida in October...or that general direction

@tomcop668 Жыл бұрын

With phones and the internet I find it hard for me to read and concentrate enough to stick with a book.

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

That's exactly my problem also Tom. After a couple of days, I did find myself picking up a book and reading. I finished half of it. It's called "Trawler Trash" if you're interested. Thanks for sticking around Tom...appreciate it

@panacea407 Жыл бұрын

Where’s the crapper on that boat?

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

I just wear diapers buddy....like I do at home ;)

@erikyoutube5692 3 ай бұрын

I bet if the title was crossing lake superior on a 16 foot fishing boat…maybe people would understand why 50 miles open water (I know technically you are not crossing) Open water superior in a little boat..then camp and be the king…and then wait out weather and brave ‘Gitche Gumee’ and get home safe and smiling man Should have a million views buddy!

@backwatersandbackroads 3 ай бұрын

That was an amazing trip. I still think about it. Isle Royale is an amazing place buddy. I want to go back

@erikyoutube5692 3 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads that is so high up on my list you have no idea!

@backwatersandbackroads 3 ай бұрын

@erikyoutube5692 the top of the island and passage island are where I want to get to this summer

@erikyoutube5692 3 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads well obviously me and my dogs (doggies) would be in..and the new Hewescraft…lol..dude don’t worry if you just saying shit cause you cool man!

@backwatersandbackroads 3 ай бұрын

@erikyoutube5692 no dogs allowed on IR. That's the only bummer about going there

@gangsterghost7200 Жыл бұрын

Hi how are you?

@erikyoutube5692 4 ай бұрын

Have you read the hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy series? I never have, but I’ve heard they’re amazing and I’ve grew up reading science-fiction since I was a kid. I don’t know how I’ve not read those, but I think I’m gonna have to order them.

@backwatersandbackroads 4 ай бұрын

It's a classic;) the movie is great too

@erikyoutube5692 4 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads cool I’ll watch it for sure Watching the Chronicles of Riddick right now…lots of parallels to Dune

@backwatersandbackroads 4 ай бұрын

@erikyoutube5692 that's am under appreciated classic too

@erikyoutube5692 4 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads man!! Can’t stop watching but I want to watch hitchhikers guide to the galaxy Took English Literature in college for fun like a lot of courses (I can comprehend but I can not dictate put it in to words big weakness)

@erikyoutube5692 4 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads it has the words printed on its cover “Don’t Panic “

@donshelton8770 Жыл бұрын

Where is WAVY ?

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

No pups allowed on isle Royale buddy :( she still manages to make some strange appearances in upcoming episodes though;) stay tuned

@woodsontr Жыл бұрын

The software that comes with Bofeng is usually crap. 👈😲 fyi I owned a couple of those, I’ve programmed hundreds of other and various brands.

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

I haven't been able to get this hand held to do anything.

@erikyoutube5692 4 ай бұрын

Remember when you were a kid and all you could do to get away from things as Reed I would read and read and read and read and read and read and read find more books and read and read and read. I wish I could be like that again I know, phones, and all this technology it is I swear it’s the devil is getting his clause us all over.

@DarlnDar Жыл бұрын

《--- Mid-Michigan girl hereI love your content m'michigan friend. However, I am not receiving your notifications! 😞 I'll keep checking in now!! 😉

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Oh no! Yes, please push the notifications...awesome to have a few more gals here, especially from Michigan. It's a guys-centric channel, but the ladies that hang out and tolerate us (me mostly...and the beagle) I think are the cream of the crop.

@DarlnDar Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads you have NO IDEA brother sailor what I am working on as a "woman" sailor!! 😉 I love roughing it!! I AM a ***singin' sailor*** with a ***BUCKET LIST*** Ready to sail away with Linda Ronstadt's music in just a couple of years!! Getting into my prime, sooooo... Will have to act accordingly!! Cheers 🍻 brother!!

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

@@DarlnDar fantastic! Please stick around ;)

@DarlnDar Жыл бұрын

I plan on it brotherGOD willing... you have been one of MANY encouragements!! I thank you!! Love 2 meet u in the morrow somewhere!! 😉

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

@@DarlnDar love meeting folks from the channel. Where in Michigan are you?