This was amazing! Why am I almost crying watching a girl catch her first northern??? Just spectacular Jay! The quality, the story telling, the editing, the soundtrack... all were magnificent! Thank you for sharing.
Means we still got heart brothers! There is a deeper connection between Humans and Nature, and this video portrays that perfectly.. Let’s not forget, we still got heart! Merry Christmas and May 2021 bring us forward 🙏
I almost wept at the beauty of the fly cast, the way someone can become purely one with nature, and God's creation is magical. I know a man, 68 years old who can barely walk, but he gets out there and fishes, and it's beautiful. I love the community, the fellowship, the gear, and the connection with nature. Jay you make my days where I can't fish that much better, and your videos bring me some of that magic. Thank you, I'm wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year!!!
I came back to watch this for a second time Jay. Your talents really shine so bright in this production. I've learned a lot from your periodic teaching about filming and through studying your edits. This video is just amazing!
What a fabulous story. And what an amazing family who are knit together through fly fishing. I was jumping for joy at the young girl catching her fist northern on a fly. Mary's laughter is infectious and she doesn't need liquor for it..
Wow, you made a masterpiece, what an amazing family and story! This is what gives fly fishing the reputation it deserves, bringing people together, stunning work! Those shots of the pike mouths coming out of the water to eat the fly are unreal! Well done
Fantastic video Jay! You did a great job capturing the beauty of the Wollaston Lodge area, the fantastic fishing and the story of Mary. It's great seeing Clayton Schick out guiding too!
I had no doubt this film/documentary will win. Great job Jay. This bring tears to my eyes every time I watch. Hope you get your kids out for fishing as young as possible. I have a 19 yo who just is not like me. My 13 yo daughter may be, we'll see. Congrats Jay.
I love seeing you and Sam in front of the camera but please never stop creating amazing art like this video. The story is fantastic and the shots that you got are out of this world. Thanks for sharing this with everyone.
This film turned out wonderful Jay! I always think back to Mary and Barry coming to the lodge when I worked there and they were hands down some of my favourite guests. Such kind and genuine people. This film tells the story of who they are and I am sure they are very proud of the end result
I cried close to the end both when she spoke of her deceased husband and when I saw the granddaughter catch her first fish on the fly. So wonderful. Plus I laughed along with the banter of Mary and Barry. Thank you for sharing.
Great movie! The storyline is intriguing and one that I wish more often portrayed with families. The slow motion tail splash on the release was amazing. I am a big fan of your videos. Congratulations on a well deserved Movie of the Year award for this one.
I have no clue of filming and editing but: what a masterpiece! Such beautiful gentle humorous people to watch. I want to be as calm as Berry teaching my son fishing. And it would be fun, spending an evening with that nice lady and hear her storys. Mr. Siemens and all the folks behind: a hell of a job!!
I attended the F3T stop in Minneapolis last year. It was the last public event I was at before Covid-19 changed everything. This entry was by far the one that stood out the most for a number of reasons. Since that time I've discovered your YT channel but never put 2 and 2 to together. I was surprised and happy to see this was created by you as I have really enjoyed your channel here. Thanks for the great content you create and provide.
I’d say that’s gold medal winning material. Amazing. The music in the movie really tied the emotion in to this on a subliminal level, hats off to sound/music! Fantastic shots and perspective angles. With a heart warming storyline told perfectly. Congrats to everyone who made this, amazing work everyone.
Amazing story, amazing shots and amazing quality! You never disappoint Jay and thats why you have so many followers and support behind you. Very talented.
Jay this was great... love the amazing content you put out regularly now. But damn when you add your cinematic perspective to a story it’s magic. Hoping for more stories to come.
WOW! Awesome video Jay. I literally got goosebumbs and cried a little. Great job capturing all the action. Also Mary is such a badass! Keep the videos coming.
Wow Jay, I got the chills several times watching this video. Your videography is INCREADIBLE! Nothing short of a masterpiece, I am both in awe and inspired. Keep up the amazing work!! Much love from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Great video. Love the passion that that one family has for the art of fly fishing. You did a great job making this video. Marry Christmas and happy new year to sam jay and the cats. May 2021 be better and full of big bass out of the kayak and more sam and jay fishing adventures.
Great story, this is the kind of content that makes me appreciate the passion and love I have for this hobby! Always enjoy everything you put on here and hope I will be able to someday do something remotely close to what you do! Merry Christmas from Ontario!
Congrats Jay and Crew!! Amazing film and PERFECT name choice! Keep up all the great content and excited to see what 2021 holds! Happy Holidays to you and your family!
This was absolutely awesome. Jay you captured the perfect example of how great this sport is. Fishing of any type brings some many people together. Great job man, as always.
Oh my gosh. I saw the film festival and this was one of my favorite films in it. I had no idea that this was you. Amazing job!! Thank you so much for sharing it through RUclips.
Amazing video. I've been to Wollaston lake years ago. I caught a 46 and a 44 incher at the bay of pigs. And caught some walleye and artic grayling. What beautiful spot.
This is awesome. Mary is my grandmother and she is always supporting me and Fly Fishing. I got to see this early and I new it was going to be awesome.
This was amazing! Why am I almost crying watching a girl catch her first northern??? Just spectacular Jay! The quality, the story telling, the editing, the soundtrack... all were magnificent! Thank you for sharing.
Same dude, I bout dropped a tear myself! Merry Christmas! 🍻
Means we still got heart brothers! There is a deeper connection between Humans and Nature, and this video portrays that perfectly.. Let’s not forget, we still got heart!
Merry Christmas and May 2021 bring us forward 🙏
"Liquor Helps" Priceless!
Been waiting for this one for a while! Thanks jay and Merry Christmas!
Jay-“Are you relaxed” marry-“yup the liquor helps” that was great amazing job
I almost wept at the beauty of the fly cast, the way someone can become purely one with nature, and God's creation is magical. I know a man, 68 years old who can barely walk, but he gets out there and fishes, and it's beautiful. I love the community, the fellowship, the gear, and the connection with nature. Jay you make my days where I can't fish that much better, and your videos bring me some of that magic. Thank you, I'm wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year!!!
Amén!
I came back to watch this for a second time Jay. Your talents really shine so bright in this production. I've learned a lot from your periodic teaching about filming and through studying your edits. This video is just amazing!
Thats great to hear! Thank you!!
Words cannot describe explain, on how well this is put together. The story lin flows so nice! Well done.
What a fabulous story. And what an amazing family who are knit together through fly fishing. I was jumping for joy at the young girl catching her fist northern on a fly. Mary's laughter is infectious and she doesn't need liquor for it..
Thanks so much!!!! Really appreciate the comment.
Wow, you made a masterpiece, what an amazing family and story! This is what gives fly fishing the reputation it deserves, bringing people together, stunning work! Those shots of the pike mouths coming out of the water to eat the fly are unreal! Well done
Austins and Pettigrews are the best! What a great film and so well done! Congratulations on a fantastic job of telling such a wonderful story!!
Watched with my wife and daughter today...they loved it!!
Fantastic video Jay! You did a great job capturing the beauty of the Wollaston Lodge area, the fantastic fishing and the story of Mary. It's great seeing Clayton Schick out guiding too!
I had no doubt this film/documentary will win. Great job Jay. This bring tears to my eyes every time I watch. Hope you get your kids out for fishing as young as possible. I have a 19 yo who just is not like me. My 13 yo daughter may be, we'll see. Congrats Jay.
I love seeing you and Sam in front of the camera but please never stop creating amazing art like this video. The story is fantastic and the shots that you got are out of this world. Thanks for sharing this with everyone.
This film turned out wonderful Jay! I always think back to Mary and Barry coming to the lodge when I worked there and they were hands down some of my favourite guests. Such kind and genuine people. This film tells the story of who they are and I am sure they are very proud of the end result
I cried close to the end both when she spoke of her deceased husband and when I saw the granddaughter catch her first fish on the fly. So wonderful. Plus I laughed along with the banter of Mary and Barry. Thank you for sharing.
It's a favourite. Thanks for watching!
@@JaySiemens you are quite welcome
Great movie! The storyline is intriguing and one that I wish more often portrayed with families. The slow motion tail splash on the release was amazing. I am a big fan of your videos. Congratulations on a well deserved Movie of the Year award for this one.
WOW! That was outstanding! Don't believe I've ever got tear in my eye watching a fishing video. Truly good stuff.
I have no clue of filming and editing but: what a masterpiece! Such beautiful gentle humorous people to watch. I want to be as calm as Berry teaching my son fishing. And it would be fun, spending an evening with that nice lady and hear her storys.
Mr. Siemens and all the folks behind: a hell of a job!!
I attended the F3T stop in Minneapolis last year. It was the last public event I was at before Covid-19 changed everything. This entry was by far the one that stood out the most for a number of reasons. Since that time I've discovered your YT channel but never put 2 and 2 to together. I was surprised and happy to see this was created by you as I have really enjoyed your channel here. Thanks for the great content you create and provide.
Probably the best film I have seen in any of the last 5 or 6 F3T's. Keep up the great work Jay!!
A beautifully woven story and great cinematography! Nice job Jay! Thank you and congrats!
I’d say that’s gold medal winning material. Amazing. The music in the movie really tied the emotion in to this on a subliminal level, hats off to sound/music! Fantastic shots and perspective angles. With a heart warming storyline told perfectly. Congrats to everyone who made this, amazing work everyone.
Awesome job. What a story, masterfully crafted. Would love to see a sequel.
Well done... Sir!!!! Outstanding work Mr Siemens.
Excellent job! A beautiful film and a wonderful story. You’ve got the touch J. S.
Absolutely amazing video. Still getting shivers
So beautiful! Thanks for sharing jay.
Amazing story, amazing shots and amazing quality! You never disappoint Jay and thats why you have so many followers and support behind you. Very talented.
Beautiful video. Great story and you can truly see their passion for fly fishing and for the lodge.
Great shooting and even better subject matter. Awesome shot of the pike picking off the lure from the top of the water. Very cinematic.
Unbelievable videography and wicked story, no wonder it one. I'm not a fly fisherman but watching this makes me think
Jay this was great... love the amazing content you put out regularly now. But damn when you add your cinematic perspective to a story it’s magic. Hoping for more stories to come.
simply beautiful
great work as always thrive team!
5:11 - “If you’re able to get the fly out there … you’re gonna catch fish.”
I went back to watch this part like 20 times!
WOW! Awesome video Jay. I literally got goosebumbs and cried a little. Great job capturing all the action. Also Mary is such a badass! Keep the videos coming.
That was so good. I just wanted to keep watching more! Beautiful work.
Epic work - moving piece! Missing those close to me who instilled the passion for fishing - gone to soon. Brilliant.
Well done! What an amazing story and you did it justice.
Great video, taking my daughter on her first ice fishing trip in a couple of weeks. Its great to see women out on the water
What a Beauty.. Awesome work Jay. Merry Christmas to all..
Great video Jay! Some stunning shots & great trip you captured!
Incredible stuff jay. This channel is unmatched.
Well done 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾, that first pike strike shot UNBELIEVABLE MAN, wish it was longer.
So much talent... thanks jay!
Wow what an amazing video i loved it! So talented Jay and all your team
That was a beautiful story told by an extremely talented film maker. All heart Jay... all heart.
Wow Jay, I got the chills several times watching this video. Your videography is INCREADIBLE! Nothing short of a masterpiece, I am both in awe and inspired. Keep up the amazing work!! Much love from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Wow, thank you!
Great video. Love the passion that that one family has for the art of fly fishing. You did a great job making this video. Marry Christmas and happy new year to sam jay and the cats. May 2021 be better and full of big bass out of the kayak and more sam and jay fishing adventures.
Well done Thrive! This was a pleasure to watch. Keep it up and you guys will have a brilliant future.
Great story, this is the kind of content that makes me appreciate the passion and love I have for this hobby! Always enjoy everything you put on here and hope I will be able to someday do something remotely close to what you do! Merry Christmas from Ontario!
Yes! I knew you wouldn't leave us at Christmas without a new video!! Aweosme, can't wait to see this!!
Awesome job Jay! Man I hope you get this into the F3T!!!
Congrats Jay and Crew!! Amazing film and PERFECT name choice! Keep up all the great content and excited to see what 2021 holds! Happy Holidays to you and your family!
What an awesome video. Leaves me wanting more!
This was absolutely awesome. Jay you captured the perfect example of how great this sport is. Fishing of any type brings some many people together. Great job man, as always.
Beautiful video, and an amazing story. Thanks you so much for sharing this with us. Merry Christmas to you and Sam.
Amazing Jay. You are truly great at what you do
Wow!! What a beautiful story 💯❤️🐊🎣
Man that first shot of the pike slamming that top water was just epic. 😳 😳 😳
This is just pure art. Simply amazing. Two thumb up man!
You're an artist Jay. This is a wonderful piece, and it deserves any praise it gets and then some.
Awesome video. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all you mother fishers out there!
That was one heck of a amazing video jay keep them coming.
Amazing story man! Loved the quality of filming and editing here!
Great video- fantastic characters and of course it’s beautiful videography
One word, Amazing.
Great job. Love the slow mo shots!
So very well done....Merry Christmas!!
Great film Jay! As always, the cinematography is on point! Keep up the great work!
Some of those overhead shots are amazing.
Absolutely incredible Jay and the rest of the Thrive crew I've been waiting on this since I saw you entered. Nothing short of spectacular!
Amazing film, appreciate for you point of view! Thanks for sharing🙌
Jay, well done....amazing
Thrive Visuals kicking out some amazing cinematography and footage ... great job !
Such a great film. You captured the emotion and feel of this so well. Great Work
Wollaston Lodge. I have to look this up.
What a great film.
Oh my gosh. I saw the film festival and this was one of my favorite films in it. I had no idea that this was you. Amazing job!! Thank you so much for sharing it through RUclips.
Amazing video. I've been to Wollaston lake years ago. I caught a 46 and a 44 incher at the bay of pigs. And caught some walleye and artic grayling. What beautiful spot.
This has motivated me to try and learn how to fly fish! Thanks Jay
Oh MY gosh! This is so awesome and inspiring. Great job JAY!!
Jay your truly talented at your art. Keep bringing us amazing content bud. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
Awesome video jay, you should do a couple more like this. Merry Christmas to you, Sam, Rudy and Judy.
This was like a Christmas present to us! Congratulations on the finalist award.
This was awesome Jay! Watching those strikes! I dream to fish pike like this on the fly rod! Thanks for sharing !
Very cool video Jay.... Very well done. 👍
Amazing. Great work.
Wow!! This was awesome! Great job!
Love the quality of film work. Looks epic. Great job!
Beautiful video, really amazing shots!! I remember your stellar video of Aaron Fly fishing for pike.
Amazing film 🎥 love to see it
Jay, This was absolutely precious. Merry Christmas to You and Sam and your entire crew.
This was amazing jay. Can’t believe I had never seen it. Congrats on the win.
Some of those strikes... I got chills man. Good stuff
Thanks!!
WOW! You hooked me from the beginning and held me to the end with laughter and tears throughout. Excellent intro too. NICE!
Only the best what else can I say 👌👌👌
Great video Jay really inspired me! 👍🏻 Can’t wait to get that fly rod out again!
absolutely beautiful
Very well done! Bravo