80+ Miles Gheenoe Camping - Santa Fe River/Spring Hunting
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Sometimes I screw up.... But I still have a good time and try to do the right thing... The Santa Fe River camping trip was one I will not forget. The Springs, the Itchetuckenee River and the Suwannee all in two action packed days of adventure on my Gheenoe!
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The fact that you felt bad for not telling the truth to that guy is awesome and a great trait of yours. The fact you felt bad and wanted to go make it right is a great lesson for young ones to learn, something awesome that a lot of people probably overlooked. Love it!
My hometown river! My favorite river also!
Ginnie can get crowded but the river is breath taking
Oh cool! Yea it's truly a gem!
I live only a mile from the rum island spring so i’m on the sante fe every other day it’s definitely my all time favorite river
ONE OF THE BEST !!!! THANKS TRIP .
Glad you enjoyed it Joe!
Trip, the place you started is literally where I grew up. My parents owned that place about 40 years ago. It was a different name back then. That place with the no wake sign used to be known as Sandy Point, I don't know if that's still the name. My family still lives there, although my dad has passed. I still go back and love that area. There is great fishing in that river also.
Oh cool!!!!!! That is pretty amazing. I'm sure it was pretty neat 40 years ago.... Glad you still get to go back and visit...
I love that area too, although I did not grow up there or in Florida or the America for that matter(I grew up overseas as my parents worked for the State Department) I discovered it when my dad/mom retired in Gainesville. My dad and I love fishing that area. I just purchased a 13' gheenoe and will be looking to do more adventuring up in that area more...now that I am retired from the coast guard
Dude more guitar picking and singing I love my old country music I have really enjoyed watching some of your videos but I didn't know you were such a good singer peace be the journey
Great "trip". Very entertaining. Another classic river camping trip with some comedy and a good lesson in morality. The truth will set you free. Thanks and God bless brother.
Glad you enjoyed it Jon! No doubt, God Bless!
Well you convinced me. I went out today and bought my first ever kayak. Thanks for the motivation guy. Love the videos. I live in Georgia. If ever over this way let’s hit a river
Awesome SCott!!!!!! Congrats!!! You never know where I'll be (I never do either really) lol
Georgia....Same Here!!!!
Superb filming, Trip That was a Great Barred Owl- "Who cooks for you...who cooks for you all."
Thanks Kat! Ahhh, thanks for the info lol
Oh man is this the origin episode of the "Trip Dip" ?!
Thanks this trip is on our bucket list for sure
Heck yea! It's a good one!
I learned a few words "trip dip." lol.. Cheers mate.
Hey trip! You gave me the chills when you started singing.. this video was my favorite by far, wonderful video work and editing. Keep it up man!!
Glad you enjoyed that part! I think this video turned out really well also... Will do, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Epic, might be your best video Trip, easily top 3. . I'm calling it number #1...
Thanks Michael! I really appreciate your comment!
"Risk and Reward"
"Doing the right thing"
Entertaining, fun to watch,
This yankee admires some good ole southern boy ways. Especially today
Thanks for being you Trip. And havin fun doing it.
Hey thanks Michael! Good time's!
Your a man for all seasons! I just love you and your videos.
Incredible adventure. Love the Trip Dips! We went to our first spring last year because of your videos and had one of the best days of our vacation. I love that little boat too...Thanks Trip!
Sure was... Loved this one.... Hey that's great to hear! yea sweet boat for sure.... You're welcome!
You can sing and play well! Soothing
Thankya Nathan, I enjoy it.... Love music....
Very cool, thanks
You should come out with a potato chip dip and market it as "Trip Dip". People could sit at home watching your videos and dip their chip in TRIP DIP!
you need a truck tube a rope and a anchor to chill in the river the truck tube is also fun with some fins on
“Scotch whiskey and my daddy drank Jim bean” that’s my cut loose song Hahahaha
Thats it!!!! Oh yea, it's good one for that ;)
savage arm pumping!!!!!!!!!
Lol I reckon.
My girl taught me how to fix the meat curl!!! If you cut the end that is curling she called it a fat cord idk but it works for bacon steak pork just about a 1’ slice will do take a sec to flatten but it will or try a bigger slice
Ah interesting. I think I heard somewhere that if you let the meat get to room temp first it won't do it..... I need to try your suggestion though!
Just finished watching this adventure. By far the best one you have done, in my opinion. I like the shorts. They match your hat. See ya my friend. Talk to you soon about the podcast interview.
Oh wow, thanks Stephen! I was thinking this was going to be a special one when I was editing.... Yep, those shorts are pretty nice! Sounds good bud.
You should drag the c dory down to Suwannee in November and hang out with the go fast boats. Ellie rays is a big gathering point on The river.
Great video! Next time you go down that way be sure you see Ginnie Spring. There are seven springs on the Ginnie Springs property. You dove on Devil's Eye, but missed the one actually called Ginnie Spring.
Oh really??? Dang I didn't realize that! Thanks for the info!
The Santa Fe is awesome, but stay away on weekends; it's a madhouse! Production wise this was definitely your best video to date! And the new camera is huge quality improvement. 👍
Yes it is! The weekends are crazy huh? Sometimes I like crazy.... lol Wow, thanks for that, I think the camera and it being so easy to film made a big difference in how it turned out. Glad you enjoyed it!
OMG! You and that stick on the Ich!!! 😂😂😂. Fun adventure. Thanks for the trip!
Haha! Just having a good time! Glad you enjoyed it Lisa!
Your videos are getting better and better. Keep it up!
Thanks James!!! I'll try!
Trip you are a trip! Enjoy your adventures and keep on trip dipping.
Haha will do!!!!! Thanks!
Hey Trip, Awesome video(s) - grew up on the Santa Fe - still lots more to see - The River Rise, Suck Holes, and a few more springs up river - Would have been sweet to see you visit with Naked Ed at Lilly Springs (do not think he is around any more). Amazing how much this river changes - High dark water - low clear water and all points in between.
I just ordered that camera yesterday. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for taking us along on the journey. God bless sir.
Oh awesome! It's very nice to use ;) God Bless!
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Hi, Trip 👍🏻👍🏻😎 Awesome river adventure, those springs sure were crystal clear I’m glad you enjoyed and had a great time I enjoyed watching your adventure. Thanks for sharing, enjoy and have a Great week !!! Danny
Hey Danny, thanks bud! I certainly enjoyed this one.....
another great video! I appreciate your character and conviction, great role model for the little "trip dipper"!
Glad you enjoyed it! Yea, trying to be the best me I can....
you should always carry a paddle!!lol
I had a paddle, but poling seemed easier for me at the time.
Great video. Love your honesty as we all say the wrong things some time. Steak looked a little well done. Wish we had similar river springs here. Looks awesome to jump into.
Thanks Ben! Yea, had to be honest.... Haha, it was blackened but still medium on the inside I think..... Man I love swimming in the springs, it's amazing!
The Santa Fe River is awesome, but don’t tell everyone. LOL. Love your videos. Awesome channel.
Yea really Mike.... I can't help myself.... Glad you enjoy the channel bud!
Dang the memories! We used to come from Gainesville.... hit the parking spots just outside Ginnie property. Then float down to the bridge and hitch a ride back to the truck!
So cool! What a great area.....
Awesome ride. Thanks for the river trip.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Trip, man just wanted to say the smart tree monopod/tripod is amazing. After watching this video i figured out i needed a new one and man your recommendation is awesome
Hey yea sir it is! Glad you like it!
Lordy Trip, picking up that spider like it’s a pet.. LOL
Well, it was dead lol I wouldn't have picked up a live one....
That’s my favorite run man. You gotta come back after Labor Day weekend and SUP the ichetucknee! (Memorial day -Labor Day is tubing)
Also, the house right by the shoals, they used to own Blue Springs until they sold it to the Park Service. Down river from the shoals on river left there was a permit only (free) campground that you booked through water management. Solid spot.
It's pretty sweet Tyler for sure. I'd LOVE to come back and do that..... I just might as a matter of fact. Is that campground still there? I need some more local knowledge of this place... Any camping along the Ichetucknee?
Trip Smith I’ll shoot you a message on Instagram sir.
Dude that thing looks aweeeeasome
It's a sweet boat for sure.....
That's our neck of the woods. Nice video Trip, looks like a good time. My son and I have fished that same stretch of river ever since he could hold a pole.
I hear ya! great neck.... It sure was a good time....
Happy days live life to the max.
Making the best of the cards I'm dealt ;)
Love it! After my trip to the remote horseshoe beach area just north of suwannee river outlet in a couple weeks i plan to try similar route on my super 16 Gheenoe. You do some super fun trips man....keep it up!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Yea man, I try to have a good time and find some adventure. Enjoy that SUper 16!!!
Dude! I love all the same tunes that you just suggested. I say play on.
Nice Sam! I just might in the future ;)
"Let er rip tater chip" 🤣🤣
Yea buddy!
Hmh I'm a Branford local and had a few to many drinks at ellie rays last night actually heres to watching this today with a hangover lol
Oh nice! I want to go back to Ellie's!!! Good times!
@@TripSmith i live 5 miles from there so I frequent the place more than I should lol
As long as you're trying (cooking in the bag), it's really not a fail cause you're learning.
Thats right! lol
Trip awesome trip loved it I wish we were closer to the springs I'm north Florida ,,love the trip dip thanks for taking us with you lol the fish thinking Ohio food and then they realize nope not food and swim away love the new Camara and stand better than go pro
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Love the videos man. I hit the subscribe button
Hey glad to hear you enjoy them. THanks for subscribing and taking the time to comment!
I live on the Suwannee about 2 miles from the Santa Fe, it is a awesome river!
Oh for sure, totally awesome! Thanks for the comment!
Good times getting Out There!
Yes sir Kevin!
Love you Trip but please take some cooking tips. Let the fire burn down, don't cook on the open flame. And put the grill over the coals for a while before putting the meat on, to get those grills marks and will stick less.
lol Thanks for the tips! I'm sure they will help (if I remember and follow them next time)
Best video yet Trip. Been Watching since the Kayak days. Next should be a survival trip in the mosquito infested Everglades with no bugspray.
Thankya Jack! Haha! Can I bring my green suit?
I knew you would love the gheenoe, cool vid bro, really neat springs to.
Oh yea, love that bad boy! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I love watching your videos
Glad to hear you enjoy them Caronline!
That is awesome!! Now I have another plane fo rme to go camping
There ya go! Get Out There!!!!
I got the same Tripod for my go pro and its awesome. Thanks Smartree
Yes thanks Smartree indeed! I love that little thing.....
Thanks for sharing
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Had me rolling with the raw beef jerky comment.
LOL You never know what might come out....
OMG, when you were "riding the stick", I was laughing so hard that I couldn't breathe!!! Thanks for sharing! Have you ever done a blooper video?
Haha, that was sillyness but fun! No.... I just leave my bloopers in the videos ;)
Really no snorkeling (free diving) allowed in the in that one spring? That's crazy. I've been to that spring before several years ago with in my boat. We tied the boat off at the entrance and walked up the run. You didn't go to Naked Ed's?
I believe in Florida the boats under a certain size are required to have a paddle. Good idea !
Ah interesting. Yea it's wise to have one just in case!
You have started a Fan club in Gheenoe travel/Exploring
Haha! They are great for it....
WOW great video Trip !
Thanks Andrew! Glad you enjoyed it bud!
I’m sad I stopped watching these I recently got back into it tho 🙌🏻👏🏻
Hey John glad you're back bud! Time to place catch up ;)
You should try a UCO flatpack grill/firepit. They set up fast, pack down small and leave zero scars on the land. It's one of our favorite peices of kit for kayak camping.
Yea... I'm a little hesitant as I don't want to haul the dirty gear around... and it's kinda big and bulky. But I guess I should try one sometime....
@@TripSmith No judgment here. We just like really them for kayak camping, because they fold down to the sized of a macbook, and you can slide your feet under them on cold nights.
This is my home town
Awesome! Great area!
Trip dip! Yesss
Trip Dip!!!!!
Lead singer of Blackberry Smoke is from Valley! My handyman guy here in Auburn is friends w/ him...
Yea that's awesome. My dad's side of the family is from Lafayette ;) Charlie is a cool dude....
What a trip Trip
Yes sir!!!!! It was a great one!
Yes sir!!!!! It was a great one!
Great video! Love your music taste too!
Thankya sir!!! Jam on!
TRIP DIP!
TRIP DIIIPPPPPPPP!!!!!!
That face while making the cooking bag. LOL! Should of made the fire first, Trip! Trip Dipped the wrong sack bud! Keep up the awesome videos!
Yea.... That face told it all lol Haha! I'll keep on keeping on!
That's crazy you went there trip, me an my brother just yaked about 12 miles of that memorial day wkend , I liked Poe springs and Rum springs better than Ginnie Springs.
Oh cool! What a great spot huh? I LOVED it!
20:02. Walk up that lime rock beach on your right to the woods at the top. It’s called “the crack in the earth”. Super secret entrance straight to the aquifer.
OH didn't know that! To late lol
Would you shoot me an email? Would love more specifics on the spot.... lol tripsmith.live/contact
I love that camera! I might need to buy one.
I think it's a great all around camera for most everyone.... They did a fine job on it.
Thanks for the camera / monopod suggestions. I was going to make a youtube and i didnt know what kind of camera to get. Had a gopro but sold it because it wasnt good lol... Also i wonder how the native americans who lived in forida along these clear beautiful springs and creeks and rivers went about their day to day. Did they swim / fish / live along the river? What about when the settlers came to florida in early 1800s -1900s. Imagine when the first settlers discovered these rivers / springs i wonder what they did lol.. i imagine them being astonished by the clear water. i imagine they went for a swim and fished / lived along the river..
You;re welcome! There is no telling what they thought. I could only imagine.....
I have spent some time on the Santa Fe in my kayak and you did a great job capturing its beauty. Good thing you did not get cited for motoring up to Gilchrist Blue. I have seen the rangers get very strict about stopping motor boats even when the people were just paddling up with the motor turned off. Past that point, there are a lot of shoals on the Santa Fe and it is tough to get a kayak through parts of it when the water is low.
Yea, the ranger was very polite to me and I'm grateful for that.... It's a beautiful area for sure!
@@TripSmith The state needs to do a better job of making it clear. They are trying to restore the spring run; if you go now the vegetation is absolutely amazing and there is no other spring run like it. Yet, every day in the summer there are people walking in it and killing the vegetation or attempting to take their boats up it. I hate that I have to be the bad guy and fight with people because state puts up a tiny little sign.
Cant go wrong with Willie, Waylon and the boys though.......
Yes sir!!!!
Run that river all the time and can tell ya where all those rocks are takes some getting used to but cross those shoals often
Oh cool! Yea love that river for sure.... Awesome area!
What site to find most helpful for your river maps
I’d like to know what brand hat you were wearing when you were trying to relax behind the boat with the bamboo stick! You made me laugh!! Great video!
Lol That is my Imperial Headwear hat from their Watership Series. Great hats!!!!
Nice Steak!!!!!!! ;-/
yes sir!!!!!
Trip Dip!!!
Good times!!!! lol
Good times!!!! lol
Damn man you have a perfect country voice.
Lol Thankya. I probably listen to more country music than most 99% of country fans ;) Especially the old outlaw stuff.
@@TripSmith yeah man that's the good stuff. Dont stop singing maybe you can hit the jackpot of country. 😉
By now, everyone in the US and Canada KNOWS WHAT A TRIP DIP IS!!! If they don't,then shame on them, they're missing out!!
damn when Kenny chesney start making videos?
Pshhhh lol That's funny ;)
Haha I seen the resemblance as well!
It got No Wake because all the boats are making the trees fall in the river
Gotcha. That's no good.
Gotcha. That's no good.
Lots of water moccasins in that area!! Sturgeon are bad also on the Suwannee!
Yes there were lol That sturgeon I saw was surprisingly large... COol stuff!
Lots of banded water snakes that people confuse with mocs. Good idea to study/learn the differences. I teach middle school in that area and always show my students the different snakes they might encounter.
That's very true, always best to be cautious though!
That stick scene was hilarious. I wonder what they thought of it in the house. Did Good Samaritans show up?
Haha, glad you enjoyed it. They were probably wondering what kind of substances I was under the influence of lol
DGI aka the GoPro killer
I think it may be.... Lets see what Go Pro's next camera is and what DJI's next camera is..... Should be an exciting race to watch!
Hey Trip, Try trimming the motor up quite a bit before crossing shallow areas and shoals. Just my two cents.
I was trimming it constantly ;) If you pay attention you can hear it being trimmed and a time or two I show me trimming it with my foot ;)
If it swims on top of the water moccasin. With just a head sticking up while swimming, a water snake
I've seen a moccasin underwater before... 100% underwater. I'm pretty certain it was a bad boy.
Damn, cook that steak a little more, Trip! XD Great adventure, cant wait until you get back to the yak, though!
Aw shoot, the steak was a little over-done I think lol Glad you enjoyed it and the craft will probably be ever changing ;)
@@TripSmith Next time I go out, Ima take a Trip-Dip babaaay!
When I heard 'Trip Dip,' I immediately pictured you as a Dairy Queen worker yelling TRIP DIP on every dip cone... Interested in your assessment of GoPro vs your DJI. What settings you use when filming, editing, uploading, etc. Would love to see a vid on that setup/use. Or you can just come up to Troy and I'll buy you a cone at the DQ... ;) Great work, trip. Enjoyed it. Again.
Oh heck yea! lol That's funny.... I'm really liking the DJI vs my older Hero 5, but I'd still like it more than the 7 with that screen on the front... Game changer for me. My settings are pretty basic - 1080 at 24fps for most of what I do. I focus on the content more than the technical quality of the video. I edit with Davinci Resolve and upload at the same 1080 24fps in MP4 format.
I really don't know a whole lot about all that technical stuff. I know how to Get Out There and have a good time...... So that's what I focus on. Haha! More of a Blizzard fan myself ;) But I try to stay away from that stuff as much as I can, it's a weakness of mine lol (ice cream)
Disregard previous questions you answered later in video. Would jet ski work seems it would.
Good deal! Ummmm, maybe.... but with the water level as low as it was in the video I'd be hesitant. I'm thinking the hull of the ski rides lower than the hull of the gheenoe.