Perils to Paradise - 118 Miles on the Choctawhatchee River
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- 118 Miles down the Choctawhatchee River.... From dream to reality on my Gheenoe I was camping along the way. It wasn't easy and I don't desire to do it again with risks involved but it was a great and exciting trip!
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Great video man. I did a 500 mile canoe trip from just south of Atlanta GA to the Gulf of Mexico. On the Flint River and the Suwannee River. Took about three weeks. Slept in old WW 11 Army surplus jungle hammocks to keep off the ground away from the snakes and feral hogs. Way back in 1954, I was 10 years old. It was with a YMCA Camp, about 18-20 of us and two counselors about 16. What a memory, I'll never forget.
I feel like a little kid waiting for my favorite cartoon to come on every time you put out a new video.
Ha! Nothing wrong with that Geoff!
I'm liking that you're visiting these springs a lot. Clear water has always made for the best film!
Really enjoyed your latest adventure and your editing is top notch too.
@@CC-CODER Thanks my man! I appreciate you giving it a watch, we had a good time on that trip.
Yea man, I can't get enough clear water...
The best part about a trip is cruising slow and taking it all in why your in great spirit
Agreed! Good times.....
Made me homesick. I lived there for 7 years. Truly paradise!
Sure is Jim! Thanks for the comment!
That was the funniest trip dip ever
Yea I thought that would be a good one lol
For real
I’ve been to there at the blue hole
Hey Trip, a little advice from an old Geneva river rat. 1) Wear some type of shoes when on the banks, and 2) ALWAYS carry a gun on this river !!! The trees and stuff in the water are a favorite place for those white belly worms with teeth, moccasins, to sun. I have killed many over the years including one that fell in my canoe !!!! Take along a manchette too :) :) Be aware of big lizards too. Also be aware of coyotes roaming the banks at night. I carry a single shot shotgun with the barrel cut to 19" , 18" is the minimum, for such occasions. Keep the great videos coming and most of all, be safe!!!!!
You don't need a gun to protect yourself from snakes. Just stay away. Coyotes also aren't a threat to humans(adults at least).
You are the best , ilove boating and learned alot from you.Yu have make me live my boating dream,wouuld love to meet you someday,God bless you and love .
Hunkered down on the barrier island in Satellite Beach, Florida as the most dangerous hurricane to threaten the Sunshine State in 100 years approaches while I sit and watch Trip Smith videos.......might be the last RUclips I ever see but at least I'm enjoying it. 🐊
Stay safe! Glad you had some entertainment to enjoy for a while lol
That’s awesome but looks like you survived 👊🏻
@@joshreed7102 Ohhhhh......did we get lucky with that one! Yes, I survived but if that hurricane had drifted another 75 miles to the west my community would have been thoroughly wrecked. That sucker hit Marsh Harbor, Bahamas with 185 mph winds with gust well over 200 mph....that's like a Pacific Typhoon! Florida really dodged a bullet this time.
Been down the Choctawachee, Yellow , Blackwater, Coldwater, Ecofina rivers by canoe.. Wonderful trips. In the 70s went night cave diving at Morrison, just drive up and dive...same thing at Vortex.. followed a cow trail to the spring. Did research on differences between Morrison and Cypress Springs. All springs are wonderful for the soul.. Please buy a funnel for use when pouring gas... Great video. Congrats for your planning, execution and endurance.
Oh wow! How cool! I've done some night diving in the caves myself ;) Yea, I plan on using a funnel or a transfer pump from now on. I certainly didn't like spilling the fuel.... Thankya!
This was the first video of yours I have watched... And already watching another... Like all the scenery.. But mostly you are a lot of fun to watch...
Haha Glad to hear you are enjoying them! Thankya sir!
there great
Hey Trip! Captain Jason from Seawell. This is one of the videos I was talking about. This is the video that made me take my pontoon to Lake Powell and camp on it for a month. I thought if you could camp from a skiff I could do it on my pontoon. Hope you make more videos of your own adventures!
Nailed it on the rope swing 9.7, 9.6, 9.8
Yes sir! lol
Trip really love your videos. Watched them nonstop when I was waiting to get my first kayak back in February. Awesome content. Thanks for taking us all along on your adventures and sharing your knowledge :)
Hey Holly, so glad you enjoy the video... You are welcome and I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!
I just clicked to see where this river is, stayed till the end. You have to enjoy life more than just
about anyone I’ve seen on RUclips. Great video, thanks.
Hey thanks for sticking through the whole video Sarah! I try to make the best of it ;)
Now you have one more watching your channel. Thank you for the wholesome, decent and family-friendly content.
When you said trip dip and landed in ankle deep water 😂😂😂
TRIP, YOU ARE BLESSED, AN THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US!
Trip I’ve just started watching your vids this week and I’m addicted! I’m from the uk and you’ve just inspired me and I’ve ordered a Blackfin xl today because of you and your videos! Keep up the great content love it!!!
Hey awesome! You're going to love that BlackFin!@
This trip just go to destin was a priceless.. I had been there 3 times.. Good fishing. Beautiful and clear waters. Great adventurous trip. hey! Those logs over the river where little scary .. I Had fun watching this video.. Thank for shearing..
Yep, Destin is an awesome place! The logs were definitely making me a little nervous haha
This is an awesome trip you're showing
Just stay safe and I know you are practically half way back home maybe one quarter
Glad you enjoyed it! Will do!
Hell of a trip. It shows us about ourselves. You’re Kool kool.
Good times!!! Glad you enjoyed it!
You have done it again ! Great video bro .
Hey thankya Toby! Much appreciated!
Those sand spurs are gnarly. Your feet must be pretty tough. I’d be crying like a little baby.
Yes! I think they were actually stinging nettles. So they stick you and they sting for a while after the stick....
I've done that trip but stopped at hwy 20 at Ebro anyway the second an third springs you stopped at is called cedar or Ebro spring an the 18+ lol is called volts wagon spring by locals , you missed at least 8 other springs off the beaten path really enjoyed video
Nathan Gibbs, yes there's a lot of bass in those waters. Me and my wife will be going tomorrow.
Oh really Kelvin? Hate I missed them. If you want to share some info on them - tripsmith.live/contact Thanks for the comment!
You have a great spirit. So glad you made the trip successfully. Love it!! Lovin' Life. you have to!
Always trying have a good time Lynda! Thanks for watching!
This was great fun. Your personality is so pleasant. Best of luck to you in all your adventures.
3:40 had me rolling on the floor!
;) Good times.
This just became my favorite Channel.
This just came up on my recommended and my god i'm glad it did! I like the way you edit man!
Hey glad you enjoyed it! Lots more adventures to enjoy after this one 👍🏻
Just got home from destin. Paradise is an understatement for that place!
🤣🤣 If he yelled trip dip when you snuck up on them..
He would be the coolest dad
I am the coolest dad! lol
@@TripSmith I wish you were my dad
The cypress knees at the "Honey Hole" were huge!
When I got home my son said I know you watched trips video I saw your comments dad, can we go to crab island next weekend
Haha busted! Hope yall can enjoy some time Out There soon!
@@TripSmith well I told him if the weather not to bad we'll go this weekend
Weird seeing one of my favorite swimming spots (Crab Island) and restaurants which is right on the Marina after over 20 years. Tons of good memories in FWB and San Destin!
Glad you enjoyed it Bladen!
Lol your first trip dip made me laugh so hard,, that was great 😂
Haha glad you enjoyed it Lety!
Gheenoes are truly the queens of adventure
This trip looked like so much fun. I’d love to do something like this one day.
It was Jesse! Make it happen.....
They were not kidding about shallow areas,his wuick dip was splash too funny!!!!😀😁😂
Haha, no they werent..... Crazy.....
Trip your a cool dude! I just started watching your videos a couple days ago and I have to tell you man that they are a huge inspiration for me!! I have always wanted to take solo trips down the rivers and seeing your videos has pushed me to just get out and start.. also really cool that you are a firefighter! I'll be starting school for that very soon! Thanks for the videos keep em coming... Last thing I almost forgot... Awesome cap San blas Trip!! I've camped in almost the same spot!! Very cool bro!!
Just out there having some fun Lynn! Do it, make it happen! Oh nice, well good luck with you ff'ing career! Cape san blas is amazing.....
Started watching your channel other day and I haven’t laughed that hard in ages. Great job keep it up.
Ha! That's awesome to hear Trent. Glad you enjoy the videos!
Great video! Excellent trip idea to visit those springs. Quality personality!
Thanks Thomas! Good times!
The Ol Timer in Geneva sounds like my uncle Fred. I've spent time on that bank just north of Bonifay. Great video.. glad I stumbled upon it!
Haha cool deal! Glad you enjoyed it Robert!
I took the grandkids on the buccaneer a couple years back looks like a great trip minus the log jam
Oh cool! I imagine I'll be taking my kids one day lol It was!
That little spot you stopped at in Destin. me and my friend have went from Huntsville Alabama down there just to go to that lil dock and have caught multiple species from there
Oh very cool! It's a great area....
blue spring was the 1st one you went too amazing spot
3:43 earned like, right away
Love the videos watch all of them but one suggestion when we camp I have a solar panel that I hook to my skiff to keep batteries charged try it out and keep the videos going love em...
Thanks! That's an interesting idea.... I like it! Might have to figure something out.... Will do! More videos to come!
Considering the effort and risk to make this entertaining video I became a subscriber. Be safe my friend, look forward to future videos.
Hey thanks Lunch Break! Hope you enjoy the future videos. Lots of good ones to catch up on ;)
Trip - fill the hard fuel cans with the flex fuel can. Then fill the motor fuel can with the hard fuel can. Fill the hard fuel can w/the flex fuel can on the beach so that you can use the ground or a tree limb to help you pour. AWESOME Video.
Good tips! Thanks!!!!
Lol! Ok, the egg breakfast had me rolling! Your face told me all I needed to know. Perhaps a endorsement? Lol!
Perhaps! Shoot I enjoy it lol
Great video. The springs are so beautiful. In Florida they are so crowded (the springs) that it ruins the experience. What a fun trip, thanks.
Thanks Spencer! Yes they are pretty awesome and nice when no one is there
👍PFD
Safety insures a good time.
Great video.
Yep, it does.
Great video brother I'm a huge fan , I love how u always thank your family and God nothing more important.shout out from little Rhode island
Glad you enjoyed it! Shout out back atya bud! Thanks!
"A boat that can go in small creeks and handle rougher water"... That would be 14 to 16ft flat bottom Carolina Skiff! Love your skiff videos!🤙
Yes, that boat is capable. But I couldn't imagine filming with the flat bow crashing into each wave lol Glad you enjoy them!
@@TripSmithah yes, forgot they're not the smoothest ride lol. They do make a v-hull as well but rhey might not ride smooth as some other vhull boats on the market..
Another glorious trip with Trip!
Thankya! I really enjoyed it overall!
Very cool.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What an epic trip brother. Looked like a lot of fun.supercool.🙂🚤
Thanks! It was!
This video is epic brother!!! Can't believe there are so little views!
Hey thanks Danny! Share it up ;)
Perfect boat for shallow water, used to live in Titusville where they make them. He reminds me of the crazy prisoner in The Green Mile, but all cleaned up (love that guy!) bring a dog next time for company, glad I found your channel!
lol Glad you enjoy the videos Steve!
What an excellent adventure!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I camped at the bridge over the Pea river in 1995 at Elba on my cross country bicycle trip. Ate at the barbeque place in Enterprise that evening. I left Gainesville Florida May 9th and right about July 4th we were in Seattle. Averaged 72 miles a day.
Oh cool! That's an awesome adventure there!
Another Great and amazing video!
Thanks Angel!
Happy Birthday! Looks like you had a great time --- as always!
Thanks John! I try!
Hey I did not know you been doing this for sometime, dang brother you been to some cool crazy spots! Thanks for the videos man.
Oh yea! Lots of good adventures back in the archives ;) You're welcome!
Just a idea for your boat make a outrigger for it. You can use plastic abs or some kind of inflatable pontoon that locks into the gunnels.Use a couple of hinged thortes that swing in to the hull when not in use.
True, but I'm not worried about the tippyness, she is pretty stable. It's the low freeboard and inward leaning sides that invite water to come inside lol
You won my subscription on this one. Wow.
Awesome Chris! Thanks for subbing man! Hope you enjoy the future videos and browse through some older ones ;)
Awsome trip
Glad you enjoyed it!
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to youuuu, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TRIIIIIIIIIP, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rick Flair woooo
Haha woooooooo! Thanks!
Iowa represent! Those meatsticks are legendary!
Oh yea!!!! Good stuff!
ONE COOL DUDE !!!!!! ENJOY !
Thanks Joe!!!!
Dude yiu are hilarious. We need to take a comedy boat trip together...lol
Ha! Glad you enjoyed it! ;)
An interesting small craft trip on the east side. Not the norm, thanks for sharing. When I was back there the Aucilla R. caught my eye, if I end up back in that part of the country, I will make a boat camping trip there. Hopefully no snow-cone barges by then.
Oh yea, loved this trip... I have more :not the norms" coming up ;) Ha, hope you make the trip happen sooner than later!
fun video.. might need a water impeller after all that shallow water..and happy birthday
Yea really lol Thanks!
Look like a fun trip my daughter and her husband got a house boat around mossin spring's
Oh cool! Staying on a houseboat would be fun!
Made that trip up from ft Walton 12 times with the river rats going to festival on the rivers in Geneva. Made up and down everything without any major problems. Camped on that same sandbar you did.
Oh cool! I bet that was good times.
New to your channel by one day, surfing youtube Kayak videos last night while bored at work. I'm liking your content, i've watched a few videos. Just wish you'd alway wear the life jacket. Got nervous you hauling azz across that water without one. Glad you finally put it on.
Glad you found the channel Dizzy! Yea.... I don't always wear one but if I feel the situation might warrant it then I have no problem putting it on. Hope you enjoy catching up on all the old adventures!
I'm also a "map weirdo", or as I call it a "map nerd". Lol I have a 6' x 4' road map of the US that I pin out the route of every road trip my wife and I take. I had a whole map room in my last house!
Now that's pretty cool!!!!
OK...that was funny!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Looked like a fun time. Been looking at the gheenoes.
It was a great time! Gheenoes are AWESOME, when you're on flat water ;)
Look into the James River. You can do a trip like this without the log hazards. It runs for hundreds of miles and ends in the Chesapeake bay. We run Jon boats on it. You'll cross a lot of shoals but they're easy to navigate
Oh cool thanks for the suggestion. Just VERY FAR away lol
Yup, the James is minutes from me. (Lynchburg)
What an adventure!
For sure!!!
12:10 thats a sick spot imagine if that was your backyard
Yea really.... that would be awesome!
@@TripSmith 'sick', 'awesome' - why can't Americans use proper words!
@@thetessellater9163 It's called slang. Ever heard of it? Take your rude and pointless comments elsewhere troll.
I love all your videos !
Thankya much, glad you do!
ATX 2020. Great video, thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it! ATX 2020? Googled it and couldn't figure out what you are referring too.
@@TripSmith watching from Austin, Texas in the year of covid
Trip I’m thinkin for your trips that have lots of shallows you could bring a lil mudmotor or something so you don’t bang up your merc in shallows
Yea... but they are ridiculously loud lol
Great video buddy
Thanks Paul!
A cottonmouth swam by at 17:19. Love the content!
Maybe.,.. I think it was a stick.... Thanks!
I’ve got a house down there in that bay if you ever have a chance you ought to try to catch some redfish
I really would like to go try for some redfish....
The area you said would be "boring" to paddle looked pretty to me🤔.
Oh yeah! I'm going to enjoy this one. A few years ago my dad and I did from 36 bridge to FL2, same trip you originally did on kayak. Your video actually gave me the inspiration and planning for it. I want to finish it out to the gulf starting at FL2 by next summer. Now I can actually watch your video and see all the highlights of the trip. This is going to be cool!
You know it! I remember yalls trip ;) Yea, I don't know how much fun it would be to paddle to be honest....
@@TripSmith yeah as I watched the rest of your video I saw it was a little bland. I think if I do it, it will be just for the challenge to do the whole river.
@@PADDLECAMPFISH I hear ya! I dunno, there are more beautiful and fun challenges out there.... but hey, go for it bud!
@@TripSmith yeah so many opportunities out there, I've been enjoying the springs in Florida this summer and there a blast!
Loving it Trip! Binge watching your channel. Gilligan! Hahaha!
Glad to hear that Russell and thanks for digging up the old stuff!!! Always having fun :P
Huge pat on the back to ya! More adventures than most boaters want in one video! Very good job!
Thankya sir! It was certainly and adventure ;)
I was worried about going alone, but not so much after watching your videos!
Glad to hear that! Go!
Wow!! So cool!
Glad you enjoyed it!!!!
Going to try and do the Tn. river top to bottom next spring would be great if you could go. Would love to get some other vets to go. I am a Viet Nam vet and just got into kayaking this year and love it. Just about watched all your video's. Got a lot of great info from them.
Awesome plans! Hard for me to plan out trips.... Still lots of water around here for me to explore...
Well, here's to a PFD Thumbs up!
Thankya Bob! lol
Surprised you didn't see any alligator hunters at night. I have hunted gators right where you spent the night. Looks like a fun trip!
Oh wow, that's wild. Nope didn't see any....
By the way my wife I met the CEO OF BLUE LIZARD he took us on a tour of the factory. We have been using it for years good stuff .
No kidding? Heck yea I still use it.... Have it on now! That would be a cool tour... Where is the factory?
@@TripSmith The factory is in Johnson city Tn . I met him through racing , before I left he gave me tee shirts caps BL screen etc. All dermatologist recommends it . Headed to Emerald Isle NC To do some fishing & take a Trip Dip or is it a J dip . Working my way through your videos 5 STARS ..PS Not bad on that guitar a little jam Yeeeeee Hah .
@@joerockme7485 Ah cool! Thanks for that info! J Dip sounds good to me. Enjoy and thanks love to jam 😎👍