Something about being alone in the wilderness, foraging for your dinner, your breakfast, back to a warm cabin to feast and sustain yourself. I envy you Shawn.

That lake trout on 4lb line!!😮 that's an accomplishment right there my friend!!

Shawn’s videos never get “old”.

Shawn, In my opinion, Your channel exemplifies living a life of excellence, even in the wild. God bless you all.

I remember the sound of FROZEN snow from my footsteps as I walked up the path to our cottage. Getting the fire going in our cast iron stove was the first priority. Thank you James for this trip through my memories.😀🇨🇦

Dear Shawn, I have been watching you for years man, and you have become one of the men in the world that I idolize. There are so many reasons for this and I would like to thank you, for being you. Without you I don't know if would have been as easy getting off drugs and becoming the man that I want to become. This year I turn 40 and if by the time I am your age if I can accomplish half the things you have then I'll take that as a W in the win column. Your dedication to the craft, your family and the wilderness is a cut above the rest. I'm not saying this to be a fan boy (even though I am) , but more to tell you the power and positive vibes that you have given so many of us. Please don't ever stop and my family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks to you I get up early, I work out every day, I eat more holistic among many other things. Yes, I am responsible for doing all these things but when I first saw one of your videos all those years ago I said to myself that I have wanted to be similar to you. (I too read and watched the Dick Prenokee story. I said I wanted to be like him too but never acted. This time I have. You have become the new aged version of this great man)....so I'm trying to be more like you and Mr. Prenokee now. I don't care if this sounds corny to anyone because it's true. You are one of the people who saved my life. Again my family and I thank you. Keep up the good work of God and job well done my friend.

Wow that lake trout was huge! That was awesome! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

That Sandra Marteleur song in the middle after you said "that's the biggest lake trout I've ever caught..." pure magic.

What a record breaker James on the catch. Nicely done.

I never imagined a lake trout could get to that size! Thank you so much, and the fish soup will be amazing.

A great visit...the chowder at the end has me droolin'!! Awesome! Thanks for sharing your time n talents with us !!!! 👍🐺🧙‍♂️!!!

It’s amazing you were able to land that fish with that small line.

I wish i was living in a place like this right now. The peace and the quiet the freshair the outdoor.

Omg James, that cabin and it's overlook is gorgeous! I also loved the fast-forward snowmobile ride.

Always fun being along with you when you’re harvesting calories in the wilderness! Even more fun watching you cook up such delicious looking meals! Between the fried fish and the fish chowder, it’s hard to decide!

Shawn, you're the Man!!! I love that beautiful fish you pulled out of the icy River!! That was amazing 👏 😀!!! What a life you're enjoying out in the wild far away from people. Pure freedom!! What a life!! Enjoy, maestro!!!

Peaceful in the wilderness with no interference or interruptions from any one being alone is alright for many folks n build build n build if you good at it like Shaun here 🧐 Loving it watching Everything that you do n building n sharing your techniques n inspiration to a lot of your viewers watching the all so many great videos you’ve done here Thank you 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Shawn you are the Man. Honestly what a nice life you have made for yourself and your family. A true family man. Best channel on YT. Keep it up Bud. ❤️💪👍

Seeing that trout made my mouth water... Haven't eaten anything that delicious since I was a wee one.. My Grandfather was Chicasaw Indian, he built his house, grew, raised, trapped and caught every morsel of food. I was the only grandchild who waited excitedly for summer break so I could stay the whole summer with him and follow him everywhere.... Grandma had a difficult time trying to keep me in the house when Gramps needed some alone time ! I learned so much from her as well but my Grandfather was my hero.. You inspire me as he did. Too bad I was a girl. Otherwise he wouldn't have been able to shake me off for anything... Thanks Shawn

What does Calli do when you're gone on a fishing trip? Great scenic shots as always and a great catch! Thanks for taking us along!

At some point, I want a tour of the implementation for all of your processes. Just the cooking equipment, all the metal Ware, the woodworking tools and the ground cellar are an education in themselves. It would be fun and interesting to hear your perspective and words on all the cast iron and kitchenware you've selected, the history behind them, and also, how there is never a single piece of plastic in view during your videos.. I love the 19th century vibe. Congratulations on the beautiful catch!

Wowsie! A true "Big Fish" story. All the proof needed right here. Your skill paid off in that your line held up for such a large catch. What a beauty! 👏👏

After I watched the rest of the video, I see the Trout is going to a better place, your stomach, enjoy!

물고기를 엄청 큰고기를 잡으셨군요...대단합니다.사냥도 하시고 낚시도하고 깊은 산속에서 자연인으로 살아가는 그대가 부럽습니다....대한민국에서 할배가....

Amazing! Congrats! Shawn for the prize catch..truly 'survival of the fittest' & thanks a ton for treating us to such joy.God bless you abundantly.

Such a beautiful place to be in. Lucky Cali did not take your fish. Our dog would have grabbed it and run as soon as I was distracted. Thanks for sharing this special place with us. 😊

Thanks. Just thanks for such a great video. The production quality, the editing, the music, everything. I've been watching for a long time but this video really makes me appreciate some of the people on youtube putting in this amount of effort and time and care into something so interesting. The real deal from someone really living it. Thanks Shawn, Mr. James for a video far more interesting than anything on tv. You are one of the many reasons I haven't watched tv for 10 years. I just love how this whole damn thing is shot from start to end.

Ling are great lobster replacements in freshwater. The taste similarity is remarkable.

One for the grandchildren that photo of you with the big fish. Winter wonderland at your place, spring will soon come.

That's nice to have the whole lake to yourself

Congratulations on catching that beast of a lake trout!! Something to be proud of 😊

NOTHING LIKE FRESH COUGHT FISH!!!!!!!!!!!! YUMMMMM!!!!!!1 Do take care. Fl., U.S.A.

That trout's more like a salmon! Well done Shawn for landing that. When I go after trout and salmon in Scotland, I don't have to drill a hole in the ice. I'm sure they were very tasty 🙂

Burbot, and Lake Trout are two of my favorite fish. You have the best life.

Awesome videos that's the way I live in daily life being blessed by animals the birds that sing the fish that feed me the vegetation I eat have a blessed day y'all

That trout is just beautiful! Knowing how healthy and nutricious it is, makes it a great gift from the lake.

Superbe vidéo Shawn... l'immensité immaculée pour un homme savourant sa liberté, ses habitudes de vie. De belles prises 😁 , bien préparées, prêtes à être consommées..bon appétit !! Vous seriez malheureux si vous n'aviez pas ces habitudes journalières . aller chercher l'eau. allumer le feu, fendre le bois, jardiner.. créer, lire, écrire un livre.. et aussi aller pêcher , chasser,cuisiner , construire de vos propres mains, créer vos vidéos..etc..etc..votre vie..toujours en mouvements. Vous ne faites pas dans l'immobilisme..je suis admirative..Respect 😍😍

My husband and I have been married a long time, our children are grown and we have grand children. I think having our alone time has strengthened our marriage. The old saying absence makes the heart grow fonder is very true.

I swear I could smell that fish cooking right through the internet !! 😆

Shawn Thank You For Sharin’ What a WISE MAN an FRIEND you R ! 🦅

Shawn, you are a skilled forager in the wilderness. Always great footage. Love your videos.

Wow! That is a huge trout fish catch. I can't wait become a hunter again to continue my family hunting tradition once I gain enough forest real estate someday.

I could tell the degree of cold from the crunch of the snow walking up to that cabin. That was COLD!! Great catch on the fish. You make it all look easy. Thanks for sharing and making it all look so possible.

Such a beautiful setting! Picture postcard worthy for sure. Catching your food is more satisfying than actually eating it. Love what you're doing ❤️

Thank you from PA, you keep me sane at my desk all day. I'm a pioneer at heart, have my own little piece of land so I appreciate your skills and your time!!!! Take care and keep living that best life that you are definitely living :)

This was really beautiful.. so nice to see Canada again.

Thank you , Shawn . 🐺

I don't usually comment on this channel, but I like to thank his wife for being the woman who is right beside him always. That to me, it's amazing and commendable. Take care, thanks 😊

Wow 😮 what a catch you said you weren’t going to catch any trophies but that was a beast, and you fought long and hard to get that one, well done Shawn you deserve that one my friend 👍🏻👍🏻😊

Very impressive catch, especially using a 4lb test line.

Trout was my dear Mothers favorite fish. She loved when Dad went fishing for her…….

Looks cold, but what a fish! WOW 👍🏼✝️

What a fish! Bigger than the fishing pole you caught it with!

I can just barely imagine the patience it would take to fight a fish that big for that long on 4lb test, the cold water only slows them down so much! Wish the battery hadn't died, I would have watched the whole fight!

Congrats on the catch! Your patience paid off!

Oh Oh There is OUR CALI she knows how to be the BEST PUP IN THE WORLD !!!

Looks like a feast for Shawn and Callie. The trout is awesome.

Fantastic images 🥰!! Thanks for sharing that with everybody 🙏

Congratulations on your catch, amazing!! I thought I could share a " lifehack" with you, if you're interested, to me it's a good one. Whenever i fry my fish or some other delicate foods, i take a sheet of baking paper and lay it down on my frying pan and only then i add oil/ butter and fry , you get to keep every tiny bit of whatever is frying... It doesn't stick, it doesn't spit the oil all over the place and my pan stays clean as well 🙂 Thank you for your videos, to me it's like a remedy from the modern world ☺️

What an impressive fish! I'm sure it tastes as good as it looks too. I really enjoy watching your videos, thanks so much.

My first and only Laker was that size, and I caught an 8lb burbot, both on Lake Simcoe in the summer. Nice fishing Shawn, great video as always!

My dad used to catch trout like that Maine (1960’s) up-to-camp! I’ve never seen one that big congratulations 🎣 ❄️☃️❄️

The verdict is in. Your previous cameras handled darker indoor lighting and autofocus far better than the new one(s) for reg YT resolution content. Congrats on that big catch!

Beautiful scenery as always and great shots . that was a great catch congratulations !

Your video gives so calming experience sir greetings from India.

Whoa, that lake trout was a beaut!! And on such a small rod, too. Great job, Shawn!

Absolutely beautiful. 💯 thank you 😊 oh, wow what a trout!!

Wow, on4lb test! Your patience paid off

Thanks for the video Shawn,

Watching your life brings up a cry in my heart to return to the wilderness, to be connected to the land in partnership to the Lord. Oh, I hope for it in my future.

Catching a "hawg" like that on 4 lb. test is quite an accomplishment! Nice work, Shawn!

Beautiful thank you Shawn good to see you

It simply does not get any better than that!

So glad you got a shot of that beautiful fish. I caught lovely fish with out a stringer and a witness, before cell phones. I just let it go. Large mouth bass are not that tasty to me. but really fun to catch. Wish I was younger your living a Dream of mine. maybe next time

Thank you Shawn, you make me happy - just doing what you do.

Cabin life and gourmet food, well done with the big lake trout.

I like when you talk about the thoughts about what your doing.

Have a great day.

There's that sweet girl !! Eagerly welcoming dad home and following. Yep, burbot is delicious fish. Very nice Laker hauled up on light tackle! Congrats on showing the patience needed to battle it with 4lb. test line.

Boa noite eu gosto muito de assistir aos vídeos ❤️ sinto uma paz tão boa é muito lindo esse lugar maravilhoso um grande abraço e que Deus te abençoe 🙏 felicidades 🌹 moro no Brasil em São Paulo

That is a really nice big fish! Scenery and music are beautiful, as always.

Congratulations Mr James on that amazing lake trout! An excellent video of such exciting wilderness.

Thank you Shawn , appreciate you my friend 🙏stay safe and take care 👋🙂

Grats on your personal best trout. That thing is a monster!

My uncle just found a 1932 Aladdin lamp with the mantel which you pump up by a knob on the side, it has a 28” glass funnel on top gorgeous. He said it’s incredibly bright. It’s like a Coleman lantern with a mantel.

These videos are truly masterpieces. Every single one! So relaxing and enjoyable!!

Beauty catch and she looks clean and healthy!

Shawn. What a beautiful lake trout. As an avid backcountry traveler , there is nothing like surprises like that on the end of your line when you least expect it 👍 Peter

well i was born and raised in the sonoran desert on the border of mexico and arizona and right now all the snowbirds from canada are down there... they're either fishing for bass and catfish on the colorado or down at el gulfo, san flip, or rocky point fishing for sea bass and maybe marlin... well, shawn just showed them what they're missing out on with that trout...

Congradulations on the personal best. Well done. Inspired to go out and do the same. Keep being awesome.

Žuvis įspūdinga, vakarienė bus super.Maisto atsargomis pasipildysite ir sveikai maitinsitės.Šaunus video, ačiū.

Now that's a big fish!! Well done!

Hello waow a big fish, good for you 👌, good day for you and take care you and Cali. 🙏

I can smell that fish cooking, and making me hungry 😮

Don’t forget to turn the nozzle on the Berkey off when it’s almost out of water. Nothing like filling it up at night and finding out in the morning it’s been dripping on the floor all night long.

I caught both my first big small mouth bass and Muskie on my pan fish pole! Talk about a fight! But boy was it fun!

What a gorgeous catch!

Thanks for sharing Mr. Shawn. A day with good fishing and a delicious menu.👍

The best videos on YT are My Self Reliance and Sampson Boat Co (Tally Ho project) both unmissable

The biggest lake trout you ever caught ,that’s the biggest lake trouts I’ve ever seen. Nice