W4F - Camping and Fly Fishing "Pisgah National Forest" Davidson River, NC

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5 жыл бұрын

Ken Tanaka is back. This time camping and fly fishing in Pisgah National Forest on the Davidson River in North Carolina. Camping with kids can be awesome but also difficult. Here are some great camping tips. I was taking my 4 year old out camping for the first time and this is a fantastic place to bring a little one. So many activities around that area. Fly Fishing, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery, Pisgah Ranger Station, Looking Glass Rock, Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock. It's also close to Brevard and Asheville as well.
Parking for the campsite is at the Wildlife Education Center and the campsite is only a 5-10min walk along the Davidson River.
Equipment:
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Mosaic Brown Trout Hat - shop.wish4fish.com/products/m...
Costa Del Mar Permit - www.costadelmar.com/us/en/men...
Shirt - www.rei.com/product/145888/ni...
Pants - www.kuiu.com/hunting-pants-sh...
Socks- www.smartwool.com/shop/mens-w...
Underwear - www.exofficio.com/underwear-m...
Pelican Cooler 30L - pelicancoolers.com/?rfsn=2666...
Marmot Tent - www.marmot.com/equipment/tents/
Snow Peak Spork - snowpeak.com/collections/cutl...
Snow Peak Cookset - snowpeak.com/collections/cook...
Snow Peak Stove - snowpeak.com/collections/stov...
Snow Peak Trek Titanium Plate - snowpeak.com/products/trek-ti...
Fire Starter - www.exotac.com/nanoSTRIKER-XL
Monomaster - www.orvis.com/p/monomaster/9k8a
Arcteryx Proton FL Jacket - www.arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/m...
Douglas Upstream 6pc 3wt - shop.wish4fish.com/products/d...
Abel TR - abelreels.com/main/tr-reel/
Thermarest - www.thermarest.com/
MSR Water Filter - www.rei.com/product/695265/ms...
MSR Igniter - www.rei.com/product/849683/ms...
Nalgene Bottle - www.rei.com/product/141628/na...
Marmot Trestle 15 Sleeping Bag - www.marmot.com/equipment/slee...
Marmot 55 Sleeping Bag -
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Osprey Kestrel 48 - www.osprey.com/us/en/product/...
G-Shock GWX-8901K-1JR - www.gshock.com/
Backpacker's Pantry - www.rei.com/search?q=backpack...
REI Jacket - www.rei.com/product/137731/re...
REI Co-op Tarn 12 Pack - www.rei.com/product/102016/re...
REI Co-op Mountainmaker Pants - Boys' - www.rei.com/product/137711/re...
Patagonia Kids' Trucker Hat
Locations:
Looking Glass Rock - www.alltrails.com/trail/us/no...
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education - www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/E...
Pisgah Ranger Station - cfaia.org/visitor-centers-gif...
Sliding Rock - www.visitnc.com/listing/9ETy/...
Bobby Setzer State Fish Hatchery - www.carolinaoutdoorsguide.com...
Davidson River Outfitter - www.davidsonflyfishing.com/
Hawg Wild BBQ - www.hawgwild-bbq.com/
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@georgerobertsonjr5384 5 жыл бұрын

I have been watching the channel and subscribed for a while now and this is hands down my favorite video! Great job Ken!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you very much for the kind words and support George.

@jderifaj 5 жыл бұрын

this is more how he used to do his videos. Folksy, and better. This off the cuff style is the way to go. You may be hitting the perfect blend here.

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason

@xPROxSTYLEx Жыл бұрын

You seem like a super chill guy and your sons personality reflects that! My wife and I just got into fly fishing 2 years ago and camping 1 year ago. We plan on camping and fishing this area as well soon. Thanks for sharing your video!

@Wish4Fish Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Kevin. I appreciate the kind words. Nice! Welcome to the sport. Both are awesome to experience together for sure! This area is fantastic. As you can see there are plenty of things to do around here. I highly recommend it.

@coreytohme9861 5 жыл бұрын

1. Good on you for taking the little man along and even better on teaching him the value of packing out everything you brought with you. Way to go making it fun for him. 2. Whenever I camp (car camping or backpacking), I use some kind of "rug" for the outside of the tent. It provides an area for taking off and putting on shoes to keep from tracking dirt in the tent. For the family I use a large outdoor rug, when its just one or two of us I use a cheap lightweight doormat, and when backpacking I use half of a foam Ridge Rest foam sleeping pad.

@Wish4Fish 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Corey

@nasilamak2201 5 жыл бұрын

Ken, your son will remember that trip for the rest of his life.

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

I hope so. At least if he brought one thing from the trip that he could use later in life it would be a successful adventure in my book.

@billy_h_bonney2097 4 жыл бұрын

@@Wish4Fish to be fair, my son is a little older, but I am a combat veteran and spent about half of his childhood as phone calls, cards and letters from foreign countries. So now I am trying to make up for lost time.

@Wish4Fish 4 жыл бұрын

@@billy_h_bonney2097 - Awesome! Better late than never.

@ZGADOW 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Raise em up outdoors! Love seeing parents getting young kids out in nature

@Wish4Fish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@p-mac5969 3 жыл бұрын

You are a very noble person. It makes me happy to know that people like you are out there, especially in my home state. Hope to see you out there one day.

@Wish4Fish 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words! I appreciate that.

@scotthill5139 5 жыл бұрын

Build those memories my friend !!! They fly by very quickly 😎🎣🙏 Too cool ... your son is awesome

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

I hear ya! Yeah, these past 4 years have zoomed by for sure. Hopefully his love for outdoors will continue and this will be the first of many. Thank you very much for the kind words Scott.

@Jaimelapoesie 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't come here expecting the father-son bonding theme... but the little dude seems like a great adventure partner! Nice video as always.

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Jamie

@capt.toddwalkersonofafish7206 5 жыл бұрын

A memory he will never forget. Awesome video

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

I hope not. I just hope he keeps up his love for the outdoors. Thank you very much for the kind words.

@davidlinsmeyer8665 5 жыл бұрын

Hands down favorite W4F video. Great work Ken and son!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much David

@fairviewhomestead 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I knew the lasagna was a goner before it happened! I do the same thing. Really great video Ken!!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Haha! yeah, I had to go practically dinnerless! Thank you very much for the kind words.

@alexworkman7459 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome, I have so many memories from my childhood in this area (especially Dolly's!) as I went to Falling Creek Camp when I was a kid! This part of the country will always hold a special place in my heart, and I can't wait to be able to share it with my future kids someday.

@Wish4Fish 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words as well as for sharing your wonderful story. Being there and seeing my son first camping experience was truly amazing. I say that because is was luckily successful. Haha. I’m sure for some fathers and kids first experience it was a nightmare.

@chasinbowsnbrowns3652 4 жыл бұрын

Way to go Ken ! Quality time spent with your son , doesn’t get better than that ! Nice informative video, good job!!

@Wish4Fish 4 жыл бұрын

No doubt! Thank you very much.

@Mikelen11 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video Ken! I have missed your camping and fishing videos. I like how you give tips and information. It's awesome that you're taking your son out camping and spending time with him outdoors. We go on frequent family camping trips throughout the entire summer. Have to start them young! Thank you for the great video! Now all we have to do is get you back on live in true W4F old school fashion!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mike!

@tidalrootsadventures 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back! And love camping and fishing with my kids also!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Steve. Passing the torch to my son is a magic experience for sure.

@lastcast31 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video man! I love the davidson! Great content! Just subbed looking forward to your adventures! 🔥

@Wish4Fish Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words and support. I really appreciate it.

@bowhuntznj 5 жыл бұрын

Ken what a great video, your son is adorable and I was watching it with a grin on my face the whole way through! So cool you and your little guy were speaking Japanese, the little guy is bilingual at 4 and I'm struggling with English after speaking it for 54 years!😉😁 I have to agree this is one of my favorite videos that you have posted of all time! Looking forward to seeing more videos like this in the future, maybe there will even be a cameo by Mrs. Ken as well....👍 Still mad at you for leaving NJ but after watching this video I may have to let you off the hook, pun intended.... Thanks for sharing I really enjoyed it and give your little guy a high five for me.

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thank you very much for the kind words and support! The wifey's fishing days are over. I think I ruined that one. I used to take her out on these LONG fishing days with me. She caught a bunch of HOGs and one day she said. "ok, I'm done." Haha

@frankieshoenfelt8550 5 жыл бұрын

Priceless moments.. Little Guy was Super Cool... Keep up the Great Work. Bud..

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Frankie.

@DT-bh7mv 5 жыл бұрын

off the charts quality man, per usual.

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Davin

@verncollins8076 5 жыл бұрын

for obvious reasons, this has got to be one of my favorites. gotta get those little grommets started early! good stuff, brother!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Vern!

@justinduchscher2079 5 жыл бұрын

Best video yet, your little guy is awesome! I love doing this kind of stuff with my kiddos!!!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words.

@peytonhale4715 5 жыл бұрын

Love that little dude had a great time, can't wait to do this with my boy! Thanks for taking the time to make this video 🤘🏻💪🏻

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words and for watching Peyton! Fishing with you son is a magical experience for sure. Nothing beats passing the torch to you lil one!

@gsflycaddis 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see a new video posted though not many fishing scenes, but nothing can compare the precious father and son time.

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

No doubt! Nothing beats seeing the look of excitement on my sons face as he experiences the outdoors.

@gsflycaddis 5 жыл бұрын

@@Wish4Fish I believe in near future, there will be little Ken fly fishing with you, haha.

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Haha! One can only dream

@sufferedsurvival9587 5 жыл бұрын

Great video man.So awsome to see you teaching outdoor activities to the next generation!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words and support.

@ecasino345 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video ken, some of my best memories were the fishing trips my dad used to take me on, learned a lot about camping responsibly and how good a burger tastes after a couple days in the woods. Now that I am grown I get to take my dad fly fishing in Montana next month.

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yeah, same here. Well, at least the fishing part. My father wasn’t much of a hiker or camper. Hopefully my son will develop the love the the outdoors as well.

@georgehoule16 5 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait till my daughter gets to the appropriate age where we can do this. Good to see another video from you!!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you George. Sharing the outdoors with you little ones is a magical moment for sure.

@WildBlueDiscovery 5 жыл бұрын

Good time with your boy! Great area! That sliding rock water is cold!!!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Yes, that area is a fantastic area. Haha! its FREEZING! Especially when we got there after the sun was down! Hence why you only see us go down ONE time.

@lylecontaoe 4 жыл бұрын

You two are an awesome outdoor team! Just started following and hope to see more from the teacher and protege

@Wish4Fish 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words and support

@clarkonthefly 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Great video brotha!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brotha!

@prasanmumee5932 4 жыл бұрын

😱 This is the best thumb up video my Asian friend Ken Dad and son 👍

@Wish4Fish 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words

@kentell64 5 жыл бұрын

Great video I always enjoyed your early videos and the more info based ones great job.

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Yeah, I liked those as well. Although I found myself just repeating myself after a while. This was sort of my chance to go back to my roots which I really enjoyed.

@kentell64 5 жыл бұрын

@@Wish4Fish I learned a lot from your videos thanks

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! That’s what it’s all about. Thank you for sharing.

@ccmusic2249 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Ken! Those were some nice Brookies for the Smokies!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much CC

@hillbillysportsman5818 4 жыл бұрын

Cool adventure! I need to do that with my grandson.

@Wish4Fish 4 жыл бұрын

If you’re around this area I highly recommend this trip. If not any trip with your grandson can be a life changing trip for sure.

@dice12tx 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Ken!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@jderifaj 5 жыл бұрын

I can tell you good ken is, and I've never met him, but have fished the Davidson. IT IS HARD TO CATCH ANY FISH THERE. Those are some smart fish, even the small ones. Strictly master class material.

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words Jason.

@Belbivdevoe 5 жыл бұрын

You didn't mention the cutest Asian baby in the world! I get it..it would have 10 million hit! Looks like a great trip!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Haha. Thanks. Yeah it was awesome.

@jonstanbery1808 5 жыл бұрын

They grow up quick so spend as much time with your son as you can!!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, these past 4 years have zoomed by! Hopefully this is the first of many trip together.

@travisparker9906 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Nothing better than making memories with the little ones. One question, where did you get that great rainbow hat? Keep up the great videos.

@Wish4Fish 3 жыл бұрын

No doubt. It was awesome spreading the love of outdoors to my son and sharing the experience. That’s a Mosaic Brown trout! That coincidentally modeled after a Brown I caught in the Davidson! shop.wish4fish.com You on Facebook or Instagram? Hit me up and I will show you a pic of it! Most beautiful Brown I have caught to date.

@Gunz42611 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Looks like a great spot to take your kids Lol looks like your son had a blast. My kids love going with me to and its a great thing to do with them. But usually i just take them for sunnies and camp. But they love it

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a fantastic area for sure. Great for kids and families. He had blast and wants to go again. I would say it was a success.

@Gunz42611 5 жыл бұрын

@@Wish4Fish yea looks like it if u get a chance i got a couple of videos of my son fishing on my channel check it out lol help a brother out and subscribe would be great thanks. It would be under outdoor adventures in playlists. If you dont see it thanks again

@pecanjesaaleksandrom1108 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo.

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Aleksandar

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

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@rabbithole_flies 5 жыл бұрын

awesome! i woulda let him stomp in the mud! 😂 too cute Ken!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Patricia. Next time you’re taking him home in your car I will keep that in mind 😉

@jasonlackey1960 Жыл бұрын

Did you stay at cove creek campground? Awesome video btw, I am trying to figure out how I can get my 5 year old out with me!

@Wish4Fish Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind word. I don't think this has a name. I parked at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and camped downstream of the Davidson River. The detail were mentioned in the video.

@adriangadd6888 2 жыл бұрын

Ken, another great show! Love ya work...Question, what type of KUIU pants do you recommend for fishing in warm climates?

@Wish4Fish 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate the kind words and support. Most definitely the Tiburon. It’s the lightest pant they have. They have a chart on their site where you can compare the products. They tell you the best situation for each as well as from lightest to heaviest. www.kuiu.com/tiburon-pant/11001.html?dwvar_11001_color=Valo&cgid=pants-and-shorts#start=1

@adriangadd6888 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken, Ill check a pair out! Wanted to ask you about Belize I'm thinking about a trip next year in November at Cayo Frances, thoughts?

@Wish4Fish 2 жыл бұрын

Tarpon Caye is the best place in Belize. Period

@austing9818 5 жыл бұрын

you should do a rod and reel arsenal video or a euronymphing vid

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

We do have a tightline video up now. I use the technique from time to time in some of my videos as well.

@billy_h_bonney2097 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Brother, I am new to the channel, but I love your content. I am from Upstate SC and I want to take myt son on a weekend camping trip. Any chance I can get exact directions to the spot you and your son camped? The last time I camped like this was in the Rocky mountains as a child, and I want to do a lot more of it now that I have a job that will afford this.

@Wish4Fish 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words and support. Just park at the Pisgah Center-Wildlife Education Center. Follow the Davidson River downstream and you will find camping spots. First come first serve.

@billy_h_bonney2097 4 жыл бұрын

@@Wish4Fish Awesome!! I am brand new to fly fishing and have only caught a couple blue gill. I am super stoked to see if I can catch a trout. Any advice or recommendations for flies in mid to late spring?

@Wish4Fish 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Welcome to the sport. I would try the green inch worm.

@billy_h_bonney2097 4 жыл бұрын

@@Wish4Fish That's what I thought you were getting at in the video :) thank you so much

@dustinpeele2748 5 жыл бұрын

Did you reserve your campsite or was it a walk in, first come first serve?

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

These are first come first serve.

@lukevanblois8099 5 жыл бұрын

Which pair of Kuiu pants are your favorite/would you recommend?

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

The Tiburon is the one you want. www.kuiu.com/hunting-pants-shorts/tiburon-pant/11001.html?dwvar_11001_color=Gunmetal&cgid=pants-and-shorts

@nickburke7689 3 жыл бұрын

Are those sights first come first served or reservation

@Wish4Fish 3 жыл бұрын

First come

@matthewford4099 4 жыл бұрын

Did you camp at the Davidson river campground? The one I’m thinking of is to the right once you cross the bridge.

@Wish4Fish 4 жыл бұрын

No this is not the Davidson River Campground. Just a rustic site along the Davidson.

@matthewford4099 4 жыл бұрын

Wish4Fish ok...I’ll have find it. Looked like a cool spot.

@BusyHiker 4 жыл бұрын

@@Wish4Fish Where exactly did you guys start the hike, and how many miles to your camp spot?

@Wish4Fish 4 жыл бұрын

@@BusyHiker - The hike and campsite are 2 different places. The hike was Looking Glass Rock. The campsite parking is at the Wildlife Education Center and the campsite is only 5-10min downstream of the Davidson River.

@NaturalLilly 4 жыл бұрын

@@Wish4Fish how much was the site for the night?

@russellbell8294 5 жыл бұрын

Bro, where did you get the Bruce Lee shirt from?!?!

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

You're in luck! That's our new shirt! shop.wish4fish.com/products/bruce-lee

@423Bass 5 жыл бұрын

What hat are you wearing in this video.

@Wish4Fish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris. All W4F merchandise can be found in the Wish4Fish Outdoors online store. Here is the direct link. shop.wish4fish.com/products/mosaic-brown-trucker-hat

@IdiotWithEducation 4 жыл бұрын

He used the outside of a washcloth, you can slow the video down

@Wish4Fish 4 жыл бұрын

Haha... does the "outside of a washcloth" even make sense?

@mikeosullivan6251 4 жыл бұрын

Are these the campsites up the forest service road past the education center or are they off a trail? Awesome video! Pisgah is my favorite national forest. Check out my video of one of my camping trips there a few years ago! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNaXfNR8nqzLmWQ.html

@Wish4Fish 4 жыл бұрын

It's at the education center actually. At least that's where you park and head downstream from there.