Omg....I have been planning a Peace River Trip for about a month now....can't wait to go. my goal is to kayak all the rivers in Florida. Your tips were very helpful. Thank you so much. I enjoy your videos. I tend to think a lot like you...
Coincidence? lol Let me know how it goes! That will be quite a feat to paddle all the rivers in Florida, hope you get to your goal! Really happy to hear you find the videos helpful and enjoyable. Great minds think alike.... ;)
This was the most helpful video I've come across. Planning a river trip very soon. And wasn't able sure how to go about it. Dams are a big problem with rivers. Definitely want to avoid them if you can and this helps. Thanks man
peace river is a nice river for kayak camping and fishing. with all the rain we have been having lately, you should have plenty of water.midway between nocatee bridge and lettuce lake there is a small finger called hancock lake. its good bass fishing. There are lots of camping spots along the river. weather is cooling off a little so it should be a good trip. Half way between hancock lake and lettuce lake the river gets wider. stay to the sides, lots if airboats and some don't care if you are in a kayak. If the river is close to normal, You will have plenty of sandbars
Awesome Ernie, several people have mentioned how nice it is. I'll make a note of the fishing hole. Hope we don't get hit by an airboat, I'm sure we'll be fine. Can't wait!
Trip another great video. lots of great stuff. I took you last one and planned my Don Pedro trip with it. this is even better. looking forward to the peace river trip video.
Great navigation system you have there I must say! Love planning/looking at maps before an excursion (maybe silly but kinda feel like Indiana Jones when doing so). Thanks for sharing this video Trip! (thumbs up)
+sailingandsuch Dude Trip you have no idea how much I needed this tool. I'm actually planning my trip to peace river first weekend of December starting from Zolfo. Thanks again for your help. Keep up the good work brother!!!
I love your videos! I just got into kayaking and I love your channel. Unfortunately I live in Portland in an apartment so I don't have space for a hard shell kayak, but I got into the inflatable game. I'm currently saving for sea eagle's explorer 380x. Once I get that, I'll feel comfortable going on longer adventures!
Glad you enjoy them Ethan! Nothing wrong with an inflatable, whatever gets you out there! Have you scene the new PAKAYAK? It's a brand new company (I put in a small amount for their kickstarter and they made it happen). It's pretty cool, a full touring kayak pretty much that you can carry like a backpack... Google it!
Last night I looked at an area I did Sunday. I went right for a few hours and back. If I went left there was an island a big one with tons of trees called constitution island in New York. It runs Hudson river. I was nervous Sunday as it was my first solo with my kayak. I went with groups twice. So I have to wait till two more weeks as I have the two weekend with camping sites and river by it as I will take my kayak to this weekend one just to go across the river and back sort of thing there. I need to hook up my Google earth on my laptop and it won't work on my android tablet. This video was a giant help and thank you. I think next Thursday I will go out to that island to explore and not stealth camp. In my neck of the woods sailing window is to Halloween as the river gets to cold and frozen starting November till March. I might have to make a trip to Canada not to far at Montreal to see to find a river near there. Hostels are only 25.00 a night there. Don't know there laws.on wild stealth camping. If I see I can do it the second night there I will just stealth camp. If not just stay at the hostel. I think this trip will be for me in February. Need to save for it.
Old video? I still try my best to reply to comments when I can ;-) That is a Kodak SP1. Decent camera but doesn't get very good audio. I stepped up to the GoPro Hero 5 now and I like it much better....
About 12 years ago I ask dnr on lake Thurmond at the dam about camping by the waterside and was told as long as I was within 10 feet of the water it was legal because of their waterway right of way. That included all rivers. So check behind me cause federal campground areas and state parks do have extra rules but if you have up dated info or florida areas are different cause I had specifically ask the feds about ga. By the way the satilla river is awesome. But like y'all we do have gators. Never been bothered on our 4 day trips can make them longer if you want. Bring bug spray for camp!
+Allen Wilding Glad you are enjoying the videos Allen! This one might help answer some camera mounting questions - ua-cam.com/video/WF8zDxHq404/v-deo.html
SailingandSuch It did, I am planning my first trip for around the second week of November with my mom. The only problem is that she wants a river with maintained state parks. I would prefer something more adventurous. Thank you for replying, you made my day.
Glad I could make your day. I understand the more adventurous thought, but just getting out there no matter where is still getting out there ;) Hope you two have a blast!
Hey Trip great video! I just took my first 2 day adventure down Holmes creek and was curious as to the mileage. Looks like I'm breaking out the laptop and installing Google earth! I was following myself on Google maps on my Android but it wasn't showing mileage and then I ran into battery problems even with my charger, so this will be a great tool to check mileage. Keep up the great work bud!
Thanks Cam! Holmes Creek is on my short list of next adventures! How was it? How about parking and camping? I'm sure you'll have fun on Google Earth. Glad you enjoy the videos!
SailingandSuch it was awesome. It's a lazy river with lots of twists, turns and obstacles to maneuver around. No rapids but great scenery with beautiful springs and much bigger and longer than I had expected. It flows all the way to Greyton Beach which you are familiar with!! We launched from Burnt Sock Landing which is new and the Northern most launch site. Very remote. The only night we camped was an outfitters launch whom we are good friends with on private property. Alot of the creek is Florida water management so one could camp anywhere along there but there are alot of stretches posted private property. As far as parking, I think parking at an outfitter would be the best bet as most of the landings are very remote and unpopulated. My kayaking buddy lives in Vernon so we had his gf drop us off and pick us up. Whenever your ready let me know what stretch you want to do and I can arrange parking and pickup!
Oh wow, what wonderful info! Sounds like a great spot to paddle! I really appreciate the offer on some sort of pick up... Sometimes that is the toughest part of a trip. If I can't get something worked out on my own I may be giving you a shout. Very very much appreciated!
SailingandSuch no problem bud, I am a local and very familiar with the area so feel free to shout, it wouldn't be a problem at all. I would love to help out for all you've given to us viewers!
It depends on the type of water you are paddling in. If the water is flowing I tend to try to get a shuttle of some sort. no one likes paddling upstream lol
Depends. Sometimes I have my family or someone pick my up. Or either I let someone follow me to the take out point and leave my vehicle and have someone shuttle me back up to the start. Sometimes you have to get creative... It can be the toughest part of a trip logistically.
Trip, I'm planning two separate kayak trips for this spring/summer but i'm not sure how many miles would be reasonable to try to achieve in two days. How many miles do you normally cover per day on an average trip?
+Backpacking GO Lots of variable here bud. What are you paddling? How good of shape are you in? How fast is the water flowing? Wind blowing in your face? I'd say 10 miles is pretty easy
Thanks trip!! I have done quite a bit of kayak fishing in the past but I've never worried about distance covered before. The trip I'm planning is about 34 miles so I will try splitting it up into three days since the overall consensus seems to be around 10 miles per day!! Thanks for your help!! I love your videos keep up the awesome work!!
SailingandSuch thank you for the response anyhow. I discovered paddle.net when I was looking around, I found an article that listed rentals for the Red River, one of their websites has details about the water levels and such. I think I learned how to "be resourceful" from a favorite channel of mine. I love your videos, man. They've been crucial in me planning my first trip. I wish ya the best.
so how do you decide on river? looking at making a trip in michigan when i get home and had a few ideas but might need some advice to narrow the selection down.
+Justin Ilbrink Is it a river that might be interesting that I haven't paddled before? That one then! Other than that, Facebook groups and UA-cam is a good way to,find info about rivers in your area
Chase!!!!!! Where have I been? Aw man, I started a job at a new fire department last week so going through the paces on that with a 2-week orientation then starting shifts next week, bought a "new" house and been doing work on it and getting ready to move in plus lots of other stuff man...... We are just lucky I had a little time to film this video and another Q&A video this past weekend ;)
Gators worry about encountering me ;) Just kidding. I haven't seen any live ones while paddling believe it or not.... But I have seen a dead one floating in the river (Upper Pea River Trip video) and tracks on a sand bar I camped on (I think the Upper Pea as well....) I don't worry to much though, they are naturally more scared of us and run from humans....
Where have I been? Aw man, I started a job at a new fire department last week so going through the paces on that with a 2-week orientation then starting shifts next week, bought a "new" house and been doing work on it and getting ready to move in plus lots of other stuff man...... We are just lucky I had a little time to film this video and another Q&A video this past weekend ;)
Gotcha, Lakeland I'll be coming right by ya headed down there! Maybe I could see if I could set up some sort of meet and greet deal while I'm down there. I know there are quite a few subscribers down that way. I love seafood!!!!!!!
Just Googled it. Big mistake... I looked at the photos of the food people have posted and now I'm about to go get something else to eat from the kitchen..... lol
hi trip just wanted to let you know I spoke to my boss about your channel in all of it's awesomeness and also your love of seafood. he said if you decide to stop in he would give you half off your meal. lol
Hey. Congrats on the new home. Looks like that workshop will have plenty of space to work on/plan out your future adventures!
Thanks Steven! The workshop will be fun to get setup ;)
Omg....I have been planning a Peace River Trip for about a month now....can't wait to go. my goal is to kayak all the rivers in Florida. Your tips were very helpful. Thank you so much. I enjoy your videos. I tend to think a lot like you...
Coincidence? lol Let me know how it goes! That will be quite a feat to paddle all the rivers in Florida, hope you get to your goal! Really happy to hear you find the videos helpful and enjoyable. Great minds think alike.... ;)
Great Info, already planning a trip with it. THANK YOU!!!
Good deal! You're welcome!
This was the most helpful video I've come across. Planning a river trip very soon. And wasn't able sure how to go about it. Dams are a big problem with rivers. Definitely want to avoid them if you can and this helps. Thanks man
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, the dams can make things tricky. You're welcome!
"DO YOUR WORK". Brilliant.
Yes sir! Thanks!
Great tips Trip! Take care man, -Paul
Thanks Paul, glad you found them useful!
peace river is a nice river for kayak camping and fishing. with all the rain we have been having lately, you should have plenty of water.midway between nocatee bridge and lettuce lake there is a small finger called hancock lake. its good bass fishing. There are lots of camping spots along the river. weather is cooling off a little so it should be a good trip. Half way between hancock lake and lettuce lake the river gets wider. stay to the sides, lots if airboats and some don't care if you are in a kayak. If the river is close to normal, You will have plenty of sandbars
Awesome Ernie, several people have mentioned how nice it is. I'll make a note of the fishing hole. Hope we don't get hit by an airboat, I'm sure we'll be fine. Can't wait!
Trip another great video. lots of great stuff. I took you last one and planned my Don Pedro trip with it. this is even better. looking forward to the peace river trip video.
Thanks Geoge!!!! Glad you are finding the videos and info valuable! I'm looking forward to it as well, should be epic!
Great information Trip. This is why I love youtube ,information sharing. Thanks man.
Glad you think so Jaxx, isn't it a wonderful place? lol
Great navigation system you have there I must say! Love planning/looking at maps before an excursion (maybe silly but kinda feel like Indiana Jones when doing so). Thanks for sharing this video Trip! (thumbs up)
Thanks Magnus!!!! Oh yea baby, makes ya feel like a real explorer! You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it.
Isn't it weird that we use technology as a means to go out and escape technology?
It is crazy! As long as we get out there though I guess lol
+sailingandsuch Dude Trip you have no idea how much I needed this tool. I'm actually planning my trip to peace river first weekend of December starting from Zolfo. Thanks again for your help. Keep up the good work brother!!!
Awesome Laurent!!!! That's awesome, hope the trip goes well. Let me know how it turns out! I'll keep em coming!
I live near the peace river and it is a nice river. Very smooth and clean.
Awesome Brock, can't wait to go there!
SailingandSuch when are you going to the peace river.
It's in April 2017.
Some awesome ideas there Trip. You must love maps as much as i do.
+All Things Outdoors Victoria Thanks! I do enjoy maps, very helpful!
+All Things Outdoors Victoria Thanks! I do enjoy maps, very helpful!
I love your videos! I just got into kayaking and I love your channel. Unfortunately I live in Portland in an apartment so I don't have space for a hard shell kayak, but I got into the inflatable game. I'm currently saving for sea eagle's explorer 380x. Once I get that, I'll feel comfortable going on longer adventures!
Glad you enjoy them Ethan! Nothing wrong with an inflatable, whatever gets you out there! Have you scene the new PAKAYAK? It's a brand new company (I put in a small amount for their kickstarter and they made it happen). It's pretty cool, a full touring kayak pretty much that you can carry like a backpack... Google it!
Last night I looked at an area I did Sunday. I went right for a few hours and back. If I went left there was an island a big one with tons of trees called constitution island in New York. It runs Hudson river. I was nervous Sunday as it was my first solo with my kayak. I went with groups twice. So I have to wait till two more weeks as I have the two weekend with camping sites and river by it as I will take my kayak to this weekend one just to go across the river and back sort of thing there. I need to hook up my Google earth on my laptop and it won't work on my android tablet. This video was a giant help and thank you. I think next Thursday I will go out to that island to explore and not stealth camp. In my neck of the woods sailing window is to Halloween as the river gets to cold and frozen starting November till March. I might have to make a trip to Canada not to far at Montreal to see to find a river near there. Hostels are only 25.00 a night there. Don't know there laws.on wild stealth camping. If I see I can do it the second night there I will just stealth camp. If not just stay at the hostel. I think this trip will be for me in February. Need to save for it.
Glad you found the videos helpful! I hope you get to enjoy some good adventures soon and be careful around that really cold water up there lol
Great video! Hugely helpful! What kind of cameral is that yellow camera you use? OOOps...wonder if you see comments on old videos??
Old video? I still try my best to reply to comments when I can ;-) That is a Kodak SP1. Decent camera but doesn't get very good audio. I stepped up to the GoPro Hero 5 now and I like it much better....
About 12 years ago I ask dnr on lake Thurmond at the dam about camping by the waterside and was told as long as I was within 10 feet of the water it was legal because of their waterway right of way. That included all rivers. So check behind me cause federal campground areas and state parks do have extra rules but if you have up dated info or florida areas are different cause I had specifically ask the feds about ga. By the way the satilla river is awesome. But like y'all we do have gators. Never been bothered on our 4 day trips can make them longer if you want. Bring bug spray for camp!
Interesting! I've kinda heard similar reports ;)
Not sure if you have a video about this already. Been browsing and love what I see so far! What do you use to mount your camera to your kayak?
+Allen Wilding Glad you are enjoying the videos Allen! This one might help answer some camera mounting questions - ua-cam.com/video/WF8zDxHq404/v-deo.html
Another great informative video that will help Trip ! Well Done Bro
Glad you enjoyed it! Get out there bud!
OMG!!! i was just about to ask him to make a video on this.
Sweet! Glad I could read your mind!!! Hope you found it full of good info to plan your trip!
SailingandSuch It did, I am planning my first trip for around the second week of November with my mom. The only problem is that she wants a river with maintained state parks. I would prefer something more adventurous. Thank you for replying, you made my day.
Glad I could make your day. I understand the more adventurous thought, but just getting out there no matter where is still getting out there ;) Hope you two have a blast!
Hey Trip great video! I just took my first 2 day adventure down Holmes creek and was curious as to the mileage. Looks like I'm breaking out the laptop and installing Google earth! I was following myself on Google maps on my Android but it wasn't showing mileage and then I ran into battery problems even with my charger, so this will be a great tool to check mileage. Keep up the great work bud!
Thanks Cam! Holmes Creek is on my short list of next adventures! How was it? How about parking and camping? I'm sure you'll have fun on Google Earth. Glad you enjoy the videos!
SailingandSuch it was awesome. It's a lazy river with lots of twists, turns and obstacles to maneuver around. No rapids but great scenery with beautiful springs and much bigger and longer than I had expected. It flows all the way to Greyton Beach which you are familiar with!! We launched from Burnt Sock Landing which is new and the Northern most launch site. Very remote.
The only night we camped was an outfitters launch whom we are good friends with on private property. Alot of the creek is Florida water management so one could camp anywhere along there but there are alot of stretches posted private property.
As far as parking, I think parking at an outfitter would be the best bet as most of the landings are very remote and unpopulated. My kayaking buddy lives in Vernon so we had his gf drop us off and pick us up.
Whenever your ready let me know what stretch you want to do and I can arrange parking and pickup!
drive.google.com/file/d/0B5wQS44RRad_aTlvVnRLSFZDZHM/view?usp=drivesdk
Holmes Creek Florida Waterway Management Paddling Trail Map PDF
Oh wow, what wonderful info! Sounds like a great spot to paddle!
I really appreciate the offer on some sort of pick up... Sometimes that is the toughest part of a trip. If I can't get something worked out on my own I may be giving you a shout. Very very much appreciated!
SailingandSuch no problem bud, I am a local and very familiar with the area so feel free to shout, it wouldn't be a problem at all. I would love to help out for all you've given to us viewers!
dumb question but like if I do this alone....how should I plan to return to my car? I assume kayaking back upstream isn't doable due to rapids
It depends on the type of water you are paddling in. If the water is flowing I tend to try to get a shuttle of some sort. no one likes paddling upstream lol
How do you plan for getting back home after your done the trip
Depends. Sometimes I have my family or someone pick my up. Or either I let someone follow me to the take out point and leave my vehicle and have someone shuttle me back up to the start. Sometimes you have to get creative... It can be the toughest part of a trip logistically.
Awesome *** woot *** =) Thanks Trip !!! *** cheers *** =D
Looks like you've seen enough to plan the perfect trip now! lol Thanks for watching Llyod.
Trip, I'm planning two separate kayak trips for this spring/summer but i'm not sure how many miles would be reasonable to try to achieve in two days. How many miles do you normally cover per day on an average trip?
+Backpacking GO Lots of variable here bud. What are you paddling? How good of shape are you in? How fast is the water flowing? Wind blowing in your face? I'd say 10 miles is pretty easy
Thanks trip!! I have done quite a bit of kayak fishing in the past but I've never worried about distance covered before. The trip I'm planning is about 34 miles so I will try splitting it up into three days since the overall consensus seems to be around 10 miles per day!! Thanks for your help!! I love your videos keep up the awesome work!!
How do you find out the current strength and direction of a lesser known river when you're checking it out on things like maps and earth?
+Conner Miller Haven't figured that one out yet
SailingandSuch thank you for the response anyhow. I discovered paddle.net when I was looking around, I found an article that listed rentals for the Red River, one of their websites has details about the water levels and such.
I think I learned how to "be resourceful" from a favorite channel of mine. I love your videos, man. They've been crucial in me planning my first trip. I wish ya the best.
so how do you decide on river? looking at making a trip in michigan when i get home and had a few ideas but might need some advice to narrow the selection down.
+Justin Ilbrink Is it a river that might be interesting that I haven't paddled before? That one then!
Other than that, Facebook groups and UA-cam is a good way to,find info about rivers in your area
Ok... bc i just bought a kayak and looking at going kayaking/camping when i get home
Trip!!!!!!!! I missed you man.. where have you BEEN!!!!!!!!!
Chase!!!!!! Where have I been? Aw man, I started a job at a new fire department last week so going through the paces on that with a 2-week orientation then starting shifts next week, bought a "new" house and been doing work on it and getting ready to move in plus lots of other stuff man...... We are just lucky I had a little time to film this video and another Q&A video this past weekend ;)
SailingandSuch congrats!!!!! I'm glad you had time to film. I hope everything goes well with the house and job... thanks for the video!!!!
Thanks! Much appreciated. Things are going good so far. Just can't wait to get settled and start some more consistent filming.
Do you ever worry about gator encounters?
Gators worry about encountering me ;) Just kidding. I haven't seen any live ones while paddling believe it or not.... But I have seen a dead one floating in the river (Upper Pea River Trip video) and tracks on a sand bar I camped on (I think the Upper Pea as well....) I don't worry to much though, they are naturally more scared of us and run from humans....
Good video trip
+keith elliott Thanks Keith!!!
+keith elliott Thanks Keith!!!
how do you go w with needing a car at the start and finish👍
I typically stay close to home and have someone drop me off and pick me up. Sometime's you've got to call in a favor ;)
How do you get back to your car?
I typically stay close to home and have someone drop me off and pick me up.
Where you been Trip?
Where have I been? Aw man, I started a job at a new fire department last week so going through the paces on that with a 2-week orientation then starting shifts next week, bought a "new" house and been doing work on it and getting ready to move in plus lots of other stuff man...... We are just lucky I had a little time to film this video and another Q&A video this past weekend ;)
SailingandSuch Hey trip no worries buddy. Seems life has got you a little busy but sounds like all good stuff. Enjoy the ride!
I'm enjoying it for sure Frank! Thanks bud!
when are you going on this trip
It's April 2017, so a few months away....
+SailingandSuch I live about a mile off the peace river in Punta Gorda
Nice! Maybe you could join us for a day!
I'll try to get the day off
Cool!
we did I live in lakeland
Gotcha bud!
sorry I meant wow dude I live I lakeland. also I work at a seafood restaurant.
Gotcha, Lakeland I'll be coming right by ya headed down there! Maybe I could see if I could set up some sort of meet and greet deal while I'm down there. I know there are quite a few subscribers down that way. I love seafood!!!!!!!
Yeah man that would be awesome!! I know that's why I said it. It's called fish city grill we are the only one within 1000 miles.
Just Googled it. Big mistake... I looked at the photos of the food people have posted and now I'm about to go get something else to eat from the kitchen..... lol
well we would love to have you come and eat with us. also it would be awesome to meet you.
hi trip just wanted to let you know I spoke to my boss about your channel in all of it's awesomeness and also your love of seafood. he said if you decide to stop in he would give you half off your meal. lol
FIRST!
Well done!!!!
3rd!!
Win!!!!
go gators
Sure!