We can watch you not catch fish for as long as it takes, the process of you figuring it out is so human, I really appreciate your style of content. Thank you for existing.

That lake and the mountains’ reflections are stunning.

You are a brave and adventurous young lady; an inspiration. My wife and I used to do this; leave work Friday, drive 2-4 hours to camp. Hike in dark or just sleep in car till first light. Then back pack in and come out on Sunday. Your videos make me want to do this again. And you’re right about making the video regardless of catch. It’s about the experience. I’d ask the fishing shops that are closest to where you’ll be fishing for lure, bait, and rig (bait under bobber, flies with weighted bobber etc) suggestions. They should have the most up to date info for the area. You might want to put new line on your reel. Often times, the line has been on the reel sitting in the store for a long time and it can develop a memory where it isn’t as supple and is therefore harder to cast. The local shops should be good for advice on that too. Keep up the great content! 👍❤️

Quick advice. You don't use any weights when you're using rooster tails. The rooster tail is meant to be used by itself. Reason why you can't cast far with the rooster tail is because you're rod is way too big and heavy for rooster tails. Typically they're paired up with light to ultra light rod. In addition, the lighter your line, the better. I suggest something like 4lb or 6lb mono line. In additon, there are seasons for trout. They typically do the best during spring and fall/winter time. In that lake you're in, i suspect there are a lot of bass. I would use a texas rig worm or crawfish, or anything top water

So much respect for hiking in the dark!! Trying to get to a point where I feel comfortable doing the same. Love from ontario!

I love that you mentioned having a conversation with yourself about turning around. I have this conversation almost every solo trip I go on, and am so glad that I haven't yet convinced myself to just go back home and sleep in my comfortable bed. So cathartic to spend a night in the woods alone...it truly helps you grow as a person. Great video!

The Knife, the Bear spray, the intelligence and sincerity. Awesome.

I'm really impressed with your tenacity to go out there and just get it done. You want to fish, so you go out and do it. A lot of folks would come up with excuses especially when facing the same time constraints as yourself, and they waste their weekend on the couch, but not you. Great job!

Really glad I came across your channel a few weeks ago! I just started car camping with my doggo this summer. You’ve given me a lot of ideas on setup and different camping gear. Your genuine love, curiosity, and enthusiasm for the outdoors is what hooked me. Stay safe and I hope you and Kyro have the most amazing adventures!!

That get-up-and-go-energy together with pulling through despite some doubts truly is inspiring! Thanks for the vid.

The scenery around that lake is just awe inspiring!! Not many would hike to a spot in the dark, that took courage.

oh I love the way she describes her journey how beautiful nature is🤩

I could watch this young lady all day long and never get tired of listening.

Don't worry sooner or later you will catch your first. But I believe fishing is just a small part of getting out and enjoying nature and the great outdoors. GREAT VIDEO

As an avid fly fisherman for over 40 years I still say catching a fish is the bonus, the process is the most fulfilling. Cheers from Abbottsford

Great video. So fun to watch someone brave the elements alone and come out smiling. You are inspiring to those of us who can't seem to make the time for adventure. Thank you 👍

Certainly alot braver than me. I wouldn't even venture into the woods alone let alone sleep in them. You're certainly an inspiration to myself and no doubt others who watch this aswell. Stay safe Regards Paul from England. 👍

I just love your content. Its great to see you live the simple life. I moto camped in Minnesota and it is so rewarding to become one with nature. The Morakniv Companion is my go to knive and I carry it on every camping trip. I moved to Germany and now I am trying to find places to camp in Europe. Thanks again, you are awesome.🥰

Thanks for the video. The path of learning is defined by the failures and adjusting to those failures to meet success half way. Just keep doing what you love.

Every hiking trip will be fun along with learning new things. Thanks for sharing. Have a grand day.

Those small lures with a blade are meant to be reeled in fast so the blade will spin around the body. The flashing and sound of the blade spinning is what attracts the fish. Go to the closest river or lake by your house and practice. Also, get some floating lures (frogs) that will go thru the weeds without getting hung up.

I've recently started solo camping with my dog as well and I commend you on your fortitude. You seem to be very level headed and well prepared for your adventures, quite refreshing to see in the you tube world

I love your videos. Great to see you outdoors enjoying the beauty of the forest. Fishing is a great way to relax. Keep out it. Patients is the key to fishing.Enjoy and be safe out there. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure.

Hey Madison, you need to get in the lure a bit faster. Do it that fast that the silver thing around your hook starts spinning. The fishes get attracted exactly from that. If you dive the rod next to you into the water and pull the spinner, then you can see how fast it needs to be that it spins. Hope this helps you!

can't go outside lately because of my pre-thesis work, so your videos kind of suffice to my longing for nature ❤

You are an impressive young lady to do this alone. Fishing is always fun whether you catch something or not! Well done!

You are amazing. You make me happy watching you explore.

I started carrying a Tenkara fly fishing rod with me on hikes. It's very different from reel fishing, but I've been having a blast using it on smaller streams to catch trout. Best part is that the rod only weighs like 2 ounces and collapses to be about a foot long, so I can easily pack it with my flight kit to take on layovers when I'm at work. It's a very simple way to fish and I highly recommend it if you have access to well-stocked smaller streams.

sooner or later you will catch a fish and that one fish will stay with you for the rest of your life take care walking at night even with a light stay strong your friend in the UK🎣👍👍

Wow, that view is fantastic! ❤

I really like your videos. Straight to the point, helpful tips, and the scenery is always spectacular. Not as experienced a backpacker as you but I have definitely had fishing days like that. Also really like that hammock setup. Thanks for sharing!

Good job on This video in tent camping and fishing too

Great job! I'm solo all the time in WA, N. Cascades (all 4 seasons) & U R ok for the most part with bear here... we have a season for them so they are afraid of humans - they've _always_ run away from me when they see me... you did great making noise. What a super hike you did and you're staying on top of your game by educating yourself and challenging yourself with attainable goals! That's just awesome, and don't let anyone try to tell you different cause you're female or going solo. As you know, there's few experiences in life that can compare emotionally and spiritually; being at one with Cascadia is transcendent!

Beautiful nature's makes me relax.

You are so inspiring, you’re doing two a weekend and I’m barely getting one a month. I’m going for it! Thank you! 🥾 🏕️ ❤️

You are much more courageous than I am, walking in the dark like this! I'm preping for my first solo camping trip next months so I set my tent in the backyard, at the edge of the woods. I had to retrieve something from it the other day, and the 60 yards I had to walk back and forth in the dark had me on the verge of tears 😂 I'm turning 26 next week and fell like such a baby lol But if you can do it, then so can I 😊 Love your vids, they're an great inspiration to me!

Congrats on almost catching a trout! They are known to be finicky. I think a panther Martin is a great choice. The weight might have been too big, judging from all the grass in the water. Although it's harder to cast further with less weight so it's always a bit of a guess.... You can also use little split-shot sinkers ( one or more depending on depth ) which just pinch into your fishing line. If it was deep water sometimes you have to let it sink before you start reeling in ( like count to 20 ). Worms might help too . Just use a tiny piece. If you use a whole worm , fish will steal it 😆. There's always a lot of experimenting and every Lake is different. Keep trying and you'll get some, for sure! Cheers from Ontario and thanks for the video!

Lol!! You are the first person I have ever heard put words to the 1 day escape!! Magic

Huge respect for your mindset, attitude, adventure & outlook.

Hi Madison, I like that you are passionate about doing new things. I have some suggestions to make your fishing experience easier 😁. You need a better, lighter and more flexible rod. When you cast try not to force, it must be a relaxed movement, like a whip. The fishing line must be thinner, for beginners I recommend 0.18mm with a weight resistance of 8-10kg It will help you cast further. If the water is clear try using a lure (spinnerbait) that resembles a gold or silver colored fish (with a bit of red) If the water is cloudy, you can use brighter colors, orange, green. I hope it helps Good luck 😉

The most often overlooked part of picking a casting rod is actually just matching your rod & lures (also, please ditch that sketchy kids reel). Once you've decided which rod you want (based on your usage I would suggest something lightweight, 6lb max, with medium/fast action) then read the label right above the handle which should tell you what weight lures it's rated for. Keep your lures in that range and you'll see a huge improvement in your casts. I show up at the urban lakes around Vancouver all the time with my thirty dollar 4lb Diawa spincaster set up, chucking 1/16oz lures, and I'm casting 20-40 feet farther than most everyone else, because they've either tied a car bumper to their lightweight rod, or a marshmallow to their bottom bouncing salmon rod. This is one of those times where your teacher was right and math is important. 😉

What a beautiful spot, Madison! I love the way you are saying hello to the bears... I have on numerous occasions come around a bend on a heavily forested mountain trail and had a a bear just sitting on the trail just in front of me, and though I am a pretty tall, strong guy, it is amazing to see just how fast these animals are, and to see all that mass of muscle rippling as they take off, whether up or down the mountain...it just fills me with awe, so much so, that I didn't feel afraid, not until much later, when I thought about how much I appreciate that they are afraid us humans, because they have no need to be: it would be very one sided affair if one of these majestic creatures decided to turn around, and say: "Enough of the berries, this looks tasty!". Thank God that's never happened, not even the time a mother bear with 2 cubs, and I, backed into each other in heavy forested underbrush....and I literally felt like I had the wind knocked out of me, as I stood there with that 400-500lb momma and I awkwardly leaning into each other....we just looked at each other for a minute, though it felt like an eternity, and then she looked down at her cubs, about 2 feet from me, and bolted strait up the mountain side...with her cubs in hot pursuit. I stood there, silent for about 30 minutes, in reverence, and prayer, thanking God, and that momma bear, for the incredible encounter, and the blessing of having survived it unscathed!!! Of all my many outdoor, outback adventures, that stands out as the premier, most awe inspiring, most awesome one of them all! I am glad you are no worse for wear on your adventure, which I am so glad to being taken along with, for the ride. Thank you so much! it was beautiful, just like you! God bless!

The backdrop is unreal. Best way to spend a weekend. Cool vid

The thought of an 8-hour round trip is quite daunting for someone like me, living in a small country where even a 1-hour drive feels like a significant journey. How do you keep yourself entertained during that time? Are there specific music or podcasts that make the long road enjoyable for you? Continues in next comment below..

Wait is over, finally

After watching two of your videos it has been a stirring reaffirmation for me and the way I approach being outdoors. This kind of hiking and camping is a lot of fun and is overlooked by many. I'm happy I found this channel.

Hi Madison, been watching you for a while. I can’t get over how brave you are, camping in them places by yourself. Thanks for all your work it’s really cool ✌️

Keep up the great work. Your videos are great to watch. You are talented on camera along with the star of the show - the great Canadian outdoors. I subscribed after your hike with Foresty. My only suggestion is please make the videos longer than 10mins or so.

The hammock setup is fascinating. I've never thought of putting a mattress in it to rectangle off the bottom. You just taught me a lesson.

hi it's nice to see you out and about on another trip the walk in the dark looked scary and still you camped you are truly one in million for trying out your camping exploit iam 63yrs old and when was in my 20 s through to my 50s I love the great outdoors it great to just set of and camp were you stop and camp fish and eat your catch I look forward to the next video thanks steve peace

Who also wants to hike like her😃😃

Thanks! Wonderful video Madison with some beautiful scenery.

Just Beautiful!

Awe your tent skills are great and the fall the best time of the year

Great advice, treasure the journey, live life today

I really like your videos. Beautiful content, good commentary, well edited and more. Thanks for sharing! Please keep doing what you do. Love you ❤

I love the fact that you show the full process for learning fishing. Ive gone a few times but not in recent times though. Its getting me super excited to see you catch your first fish!

Madison you are really inspiring and your channel is rapidly becoming one of my favourites

you are such an inspiration!

Totally agree- much more to the trip than catching the fish and what you’ve shared is great fun to watch and listen to the details of all the other great parts. Love you, love your spirit and beauty, many thanks! 🏃‍♀️🌿🧘🏼🙏

Literally hope you don’t have to work much longer!! Such a nice calming voice, brave as can be, with beautiful nature shots! Looking forward to the next adventure!

Very cool. Thanks for making the video. Much of my growing up was on Whidbey Island and college was in Bellingham. I always regret that I didn't spend more time backpacking. Trying to make up for it down here in Arizona. I agree with you that somehow you got to make time for it when you can. Work and family can eat into that time very quickly.

I found your channel a few weeks ago and subbed. Since then I found Lost Lakes and a few other channels. I was glad to see you posted a new video today. I just find these videos very inspiring. Be safe.

Every once in a while you find something refreshing and honest, this is one of those times. Amongst the bedlam of thumbnail clickbait another amazing human rises from the doldrums and reminds us of how simple peace with existence can be.

i don't know how you find so many places to go! its awesome

New to this channel, enjoyed watching the fishing fail so you can learn from them, keep it up and can't wait to see your next adventure! ❤️

So many times on my hikes I always get that moment where my mind tells me to turn around and go back .

Best hammock ever. I love mine.

i love how she keep trying n trying for fishing eventho she's still learning. n for me, not to give up is the best she did or any fishing men can do. maybe next time she'll be good and pro at it. really love the honesty in this vid contents. keep up the good work

its always the eyes! so beautiful

you are braver ❤️ i love your content . always supporting you from 🇵🇭, keep it up! stay safe always

Great channel. Easy vibes. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Australia 👍

Cool adventure! God bless stay safe.

De clysdale! won't you miss your family, mom dad travelling alone that's amazing 😊🥰❤️❤️❤️

Love it when you add in your cousin and him saying " she's never going to catch a fish: is so funny

Awsum video always great mountain and lake views 👌

Wonderful post. When I use to fish. My Dad taught me using an old cane pole than my Brother, a close faced reel. Never figured out a open face reel.

That was a great video. I loved it🙂 just wait till you catch a fish… you’ll be hooked! That hammock is so cool. I couldn’t believe you could fit your pack in there. I have a Hennessy hammock just because it is so fast and easy to set up and take down. Looking forward to watching some some more of your adventures 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

Omg. Your channel is growing so fast! Can’t wait until you hit more major milestones!

Wow, simply wow! Absolute brilliant upload friend, sublime editing here. Really relaxing to watch and I bet you enjoyed putting this one together. 👏

Fun looking adventure and beautiful area! I never catch anything either ;-).

Another great video!! So glad I came across your channel, I wish I had half the energy you have :) keep up the amazing work

Madison you are so brave!!!!!

Hello Madison, amazing country side love it, fishing will get better and you will get better. Love your channel lovely ❤

Another sweet video. Thanks for the upload! A new fishing video game came out recently that I’ve been loving so I really want to try fishing in real life too! This video gives me even more inspiration

Looking forward to you catching your first fish.

Watching your content gives me some form of calmness from my very stressful life. I learned to appreciate the beauty of nature. Keep up the good work and may you have more blessings to come.

You are so brave woman hiking in forest pitch black alone.. glad you're safe now 🙏 👍

Although now a fisherman with decades of experience fly fishing the alpine lakes of Washington, that little casting rig you have is basically the same thing I started out with. (bobber, split shot sinker, and salmon eggs for weedy lakes.)

Nice adventure. Thanks

You go girl! I do that all the time. It’s the best way to go on adventures!

Just found your awesome channel. I can’t wait to start doing this. Learning a lot from your videos

Such a beautiful place. I admire your courage to enjoy life the way you desire. ❤

this channel is such a good side hustle

Re: the fishing, you might be able to cast farther if you flick the rod from the side instead of from over your head. Overhead is great for _fly fishing_ because you want the lightweight fly to "float" down and land on the water, but with a heavier lure like the one you use here, the overhead motion sometimes creates too much downward inertia and plunks your lure into the water closer than you wanted. Rotating your body a little and then casting from the side can help with this. It's like skipping a rock across the water, rather than throwing it down from above. That's how I learned, anyway! Also, as other commenters have mentioned, you probably don't need a weight for a lure that heavy and you want to keep the lure moving fast enough that it spins and doesn't drag along the bottom (and get stuck on things). I've caught a lot of rocks and sticks! 😅 Good luck out there!

Gutsy to solo camp that deep in the woods, cheers🎉

Found the right channel. Definitely my dream to fish and camp!

You are hiking in one of the safest areas from dangerous 2-leg critters. Otherwise, you are well prepared for the event. Beautiful content, good commentary, and well edited. Thanks for sharing.

I can’t wait for your first fish. I also like that your choice of locations tend to temper any disappointment.

you are a savage