Fish on baby!

Hi Leif, how's it going. I'm 69 and I've been trout and salmon fishing since I was a little boy, my dad, God rest his soul was a huge fishing fanatic and loved every minute of it. I've been caught up working too much and haven't fished much since he died in 2006. You've motivated me to get back into fishing, I live in Seattle and now I'm planning to travel to eastern Washington where my dad took my brother on many fishing trips, boy do I miss those times. My brother and my dad are gone so I'm going to do your solo fishing trips into the hills and mountains where you've been fishing. I'm getting all equipped and ready for next summer, I may even see you out there. Thank you Leif for getting me motivated again and back into fishing, your positive attitude and fun loving nature is a breath of fresh air in contrast to all that's going on today. When I was a kid in the 50's my dad had a cabin built on Lake Ki, he was a lawyer/stockbroker and drover into Seattle every day and drove back to the cabin at night, we also had a home in seattle, the cabin was our summer getaway, anyway, we had a big dock, two aluminum boats and we'd fish and catch crawdads all day long. Let me tell ya Leif, the crawdads we were catching off the dock in the late 50's and early 60's were huge, honestly they were 5 time larger and more than what you're catching. So everyday we'd let down fishing lines with a piece of a hot dog down into the lake off the dock, we could see probably 20 or more crawdads alongside our dock, the lake had tons of them, anyway, we'd catch 20 a day and put them into a huge aluminum pot filled with lake water, at the end of the day, we'd let them go and catch them again the next day. One day when we had the pot filled up my mom says don't let the crawdads go today, we're going to put the pot on the campfire and boil them to eat. I was horrified that there were going to eat my pets! They offered me some to eat and I said no way! I understand they were delicious, tasted very similar to lobster. We continued to catch them but I never forgot my parents eating them..hahaha. Sorry for being so long winded, great video, thank you for the temporary escape from concrete hell in Seattle. God bless you my friend and stay safe, I love your videos.

Hi, Leif. Don't know if anybody has suggested this, but for crayfish (crawdads), if you open the tail "fan", and pinch, twist, and pull the MIDDLE "fin", the intestinte (poop veion) comes out cleanly, and with very little effort. Just a tip I learned!

Every time I see one of your videos, it makes me happy, I work every day, and when I get a chance to sit down and watch one of your videos, I feel like I’m right there with you fishing and living life to the fullest. Thank you! ❤

I love how excited and joyful this dude is😊😂

As always, thank you for taking us along on another adventure!👊🏻 they are always so inspiring and provide a new appreciation for the outdoors. Fish on baby!🎣

My 13 year old son and I have been bonding a lot through fishing lately. We also love watching your videos for inspiration. You really do impact people’s lives with the videos you make. Thank you. 🎣 on baby!

As an Arab follower from Jordan, I am new to you, and this is the second video I have watched, and I very much enjoyed your method and style, and every time I see nature around you, I am shocked to the point that I want to escape from the city and the sounds of cars and everything around me. I love you, keep going and create better content as usual, may God protect you❤

You're the only KZfaqr I watch that I put the video in Theatre mode. I hope you know your cinematography efforts don't go unnoticed. Much love my friend

I love your excitement when fishing and discovering other animals in nature.

Going through a tough time, seeing this made me smile! Thanks for all these videos. It made my love for nature and being outside grow, let alone fishing too! Started watching right before Covid and been tuned in since. Watched almost everyone video too, much love ❤️

I love that maniac laughter you have 😂 Adds a nice cherry on top to your enthusiastic personality! ❤

Great to see you back at it! Missed ya. Can't wait for Germany.

Classic NW fishing videos are back 🤩 love it.

My family loves watching you do your thing my man!! Also my mother is retired Military, she said that you didn't put enough water in the MRE. The cooking comes from it boiling, not the packet inside. Without the right amount water it won't activate 😅. Keep up the great work my friend!!

that green carpet of new growth makes me feel a little relieved.. sometimes a hard reset is the best

dude one day ur gonna be 90 in your hospital bed and you’re gonna look back at all your cool adventures in the mountains.

We need to see the crawfish boil!!😆😆 It was a great video and can’t wait to see the video on the Germany fishing trip!! Fish On Babbbyyy!!!🎣🎣🎣

1 hour of pure fishing joy! Love it 🎣🤩

Thank you Leif so much for the new episode! You make my day every time! I so wish I could go with you on an adventure! Hope you enjoyed Germany fish on baby!

I love your catch and cook videos

Definitely one of the best videos on your channel. Moments like catching a crawdad on a bullet lure or netting six of them are such genuine happiness it can't help but to be infectious. Thank you for sharing your happiness with us. ❤

Please thank your Dad for the treasure he's given all of us.

i always loved fishing i always used to do it with my grandfather, but since i found ur chanel and ur extremely calming videos about mountain fishing, i never eanted to camp and fish more in my life, i just wanted to thank you for all the boring nights you got me thru, definetly waiting for some new videos:) much love from Latvia

Even after a 67 min vid I still am sad to see it end! Awesome vid and can't wait to see if you have a part 2. Keep up the great work my friend!

IS anyone elses favorite part the giant ball of crawfish? His pure enthusiasm and joy is refreshing. Thanks for the amazing video

This is hilarious! I was in the Army for 29 years and have never been so excited to open and eat an an MRE like you are!!! 🤣🤣🤣

One hour of the good stuff.. always a great watch…well done and very best 🍻

You’ve inspired me to get outdoors and go fishing. Love your videos and your enthusiasm.

Just just effortlessly picking up crawdad after crawdad by hand in a giant pile is so satisfying 😂

I don’t like fish, hell i don’t like fishing, but i do love this guys content. When i see those beautiful shots with the drone my souls goes into another dimension of just pure calmness. And just the energy you bring to the videoes, you make watching you eat very interesting. Good job man, good job

Watching how well you handle and make the most out of All the little things that go wrong really makes me feel like I should be more grateful and complain less about pretty much life in general. We all tryna make the most of the time we have and should appreciate all the little blessings we get to enjoy. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Can’t wait for the Germany videos!

Will be doing my fishing license here in Germany soon and like you said, it's really demanding, especially if you study and work at the same time, but it will definitely be worth it. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures and giving us an insight into your life. Fish on baby!!!🎣

An hour long video from NW Fishing secrets demands my immediate attention.

Yes this is my favourite day when when post

Last year I told you I wanted to see you go do a catch n cook in Germany and now you’re finally going to do it. I can’t wait to see it dude!!!

Mad as always, so much fun to watch. I am looking forward to your adventures in the Black Forest, my hunting background so many years ago. Keep it up mate, you make my day with every video.

...There's nothing like a Swiss army knife ;-)) schöne grüsse aus Herrliberg, Zürich und vielen vielen lieben Dank für die immer so super tollen videos! Tschüss ;-)

Hey Leif, there should be a fill line on the bag of the heater for the water. Fill to the line before putting the entree into the pouch. Set the heater against something so it leans at about a 30 degree angle. It’ll work. Fellow PNW guy here and your videos are motivating me to start finding lakes to fish in again. Keep it up

i love your energy and how happy you are in nature and fishing. waiting for the germany adventure 🙌

Can’t wait for that Germany episode!! 🇩🇪

Love the content man, you should go over what berries, mushrooms, plants etc are safe to eat and how to identify them in one of your next episodes!

"thats the most efficient way of carrying water" LOL that made me lol

another reason why I love these vids. The scenery.

Thank you for this. So much joy living vicariously through your adventures.

Love your videos and how much fun you always have 👍🏻

Love the stuff I moved near South Lake Tahoe to get more wilderness and I wouldn’t have had the courage to leave my home town without always watching ur videos and striving to get a taste of the real outdoors

Every video is literally professional quality

The extra long videos are like you posting two episodes at once! Amazing!

Hey man just wanted to say you inspired me to get into trout fishing and mushroom foraging. Can't wait to finish the episode.

Surviving at that lake looks easy, more like going to the lake for a feast! Amazing spot you found there! Thank you for bringing us all along 😀

I'm sure you've heard it before, but your laughter is so genuine and pure. Always brings a joy hearing and seeing you have fun in the outdoors.

1 hour of pure excitement and fun! Thank you Leif 😁🤘🏻

i absolutely Love your videos, man everything you do is my dream you entertain me so much. Thank you.

I am extremely excited to see the place where this legend grownup .

I also go on adventure like this with my friends so fun all you guys should enjoy your life and love you NW fishing secrets ❤❤

keep it coming I love your videos & you're the one who got me into camping and backpackin with fishing in the first place, so thank you!

Hey man, I haven't been watching too much KZfaq as I've been doing a bunch of hikes, camping, and fly fishing up in the north cascades but I'm glad to be back to watch this amazing video. I really appreciate your work ethic and think you have the luckiest job in the world. I just recently caught my first brook trout and am looking for a dolly varden and/or bull trout next. Maybe you could check out some hikes along hwy 20 once the fire is out. Some of those lakes up there have the best and biggest trout fishing I've ever experienced in an alpine lake and not to mention the feeder creeks that have awesome fly fishing! Thanks for all you've done with this channel and fish on! PS I know you have to be jealous of us west siders fishing for all the salmon 😂

Surely you've considered doing this, but you should do private guided tours on some of your awesome adventures. People would pay good money to join you in these amazing outings. But, maybe being alone is the whole point. Thanks for another great video.

That laugh was actually funny about the chipmunk cause we all have done this. Whats that...or just a animals that will do us absolutely 0% chance of harm🤣🤣🤣

i love watching your videos man you’ve inspired me to get back out into the wilderness and go fishing again. keep up the good work ❤️

Your videos never fail to put a smile on my face

😂 I feel asleep to the video, not because I didn't like it, but because I was tired and basically was a fall asleep video 😂👍, I'll be back another time, I rewatch videos all the time, good morning

Nice show to watch on a rainy day!…👊🏿🇯🇲

The hard work you put in the videos is just amazing makes me happy to see you just out there thank you

You absolutely killed it on this trip! Quite the feast you captured.

About time. I’ve been checking for new episode everyday last month now

I'm studying for a math test and I just dropped by on yt to see what there is and I saw your new video, made my day.

It’s always a score to find one of your old knives! Like an old friend, lots of good memories with each of them!! Love your vid as always! Fish on baby!! Be safe and God speed!

Thank you so much for making me go to out doors more lately you have been inspiring me so much lately and i love to say fish on😂 when ever theres a fish in the hook❤ keep up the good work

Ah, another video from the G.O.A.T of KZfaq fishing content. Awesome stuff man!!!!

Fisherman’s life would be proud with the amount of butter you’re using

The way you said “dragon fly larva” had me laughing for 10min 😂😂😂😂

I just found your channel. I LOVE IT. I don't enjoy the no talking wilderness / survival vids. It makes me feel so not a part. BUT YOU are awesome. It's like you are talking directly to me (and other viewers), and you have a great lively interaction. I hope your channel grows big and you keep the happy exciting vibes happening! Cheers!

Wow. Thank you for this adventure. I know there is a lot involved to create these videos. All the cameras, drone shots, editing. I appreciate your work and sharing of your knowledge. Great fun, great reward.

I love how do you say fish on baby and that you’re always happy up there😂

I swear this dude eats an 1/8th of mushrooms before every adventure he sets out on. He's havin wayyyy too much fun, I'm jealous

I’m a start commenting on every video to stuff your trout with Pineneedles, or spruce, or fir needles in the gut cavity. Gives it a nice lemony smoky flavor

I love this guys commentary - he makes me smile all the time, with his infectious laugh and love for fishing.. I been following now for 2 plus years and every vid has been a pleasure to watch and great fun.. Keep it up, please don't stop!!

I am a veteran from desert storm. I like your videos because you don't cuss and encourage me. It gets me excited to go fishing again.! Thank you.....rob

I've been smiling through this whole video. Can't wait for the next episode.

I wish you could put out a video every day. I watch so many fishing channels but this one is the best. Fish on until the next adventure.

I have a big scar on my left thumb, around a DM, that I got from sharpening wood in my backyard as a 13-year-old. The knife I used was also a very similar Swiss knife in red that I still have to this day and actually never washed to keep as a memory. I know it might sound odd but it's a very precious thing to me that I would not trade for anything in this world. I'm proud of my scar because it reminds me of my love of being a part of nature. Thank you for reminding me of my childhood and all the precious time I've spent outdoors and will now and in the future. Much love!

I love fishing. And I learn a lot by watching these videos, I discovered this vchannel a year ago, I stopped watching it for a while, but now I'm watching them again, you make ir so well, love it.

I’d just like to say, I discovered your channel about 4 hours ago totally by accident. Your channel is just sensational. It brought me joy along with some sadness. The joy from vicariously coming along with you on the chase.The sadness coming from how much adventuring I’ve missed out on in this life with the daily grind of surviving in society, and how much I have forgotten what it’s like to be out there deeply experiencing the wild…

Man your laugh kinda super exciting .you activate my new purpose for life.thanks man

Love that your creating a good amount a videos lately! Always looking forward to them and give the thumbs up before watching!

Finally not just me but I’ve been kraving more videos from you. Idk KZfaq sucks everyone copy the same content but yours is different n unique ❤ thank you for it. Helps me mentally ❤❤

The crawdad that dehooked himself had me rolling 😂😂😂 i love your videos man, i have terminal illness so I can't do any of this stuff, but i live vicariously through your adventures. Keep on with it ❤

Yessss your back!! Great content brother, I'm excited to watch your new video. God bless you Leif 🙌🏻

Love how you cleen the environment keep it up ❤❤

Please tell us your story of growing up and coming from Germany to the U.S. I'd LOVE to hear it!!

Can’t wait to see your video from back home!!!!!

"crawdad on the bullet lure"...this quote is my next bumper sticker

This guys laugh makes batter

Love your videos dude! Your energy is unmatched. Fish on!!

I am always so excited to see a new video from you!

I thought it was a 20 minutes video, I realised it only when the video almost ended 😅. Enjoyed it, truly. 👌

Greetings ! Troop here 🙋🏻‍♂️ for the MRE you want to fill beneath the water line instead of on it. Then, you fold the top of the heater Also, you do not place the cardboard on it. Instead place the water heater parallel to the ground. (The folded portion you want it facing the ground as well). Lastly, the heater will start boiling after 3-5 seconds and let the food cook to your desire. Then that’s when you open the flap and let the water out and take the entree out of the heater and put the entree inside of the cardboard cup). Amazing video btw.

This guy always finds the best looking lakes !!