As a late-in-life-new kayaker, I am just beginning to discover the joys of being on the water. This video is a treasure. Great production value without being ‘slick.’ It’s informative and engaging. A delight to watch.
I can say one thing about your video there's no irritating rock and roll or dobro in the background ruining a good trip. I'm getting ready to make that same trip as soon as I can get some friends to go too. Thanks again for a good video.
Great video. I love all those beautiful beach areas. Hard to believe some people pay thousands of dollars and travel all over the world to exotic getaways to find beaches like that. And you have one all to yourself.
Good trip. Nice scenery. Nothing like a river that is free from homes, development, etc. Enjoyed your video very much. Rain can be nice on a camping trip.
TomKirkman1, thanks for watching and commenting. You are right, the lack of development is nice and camping in the rain can be enjoyable if you are prepared.
Do you live near the river? I didn't realize how large it is. I live in this part of Texas. Enjoyed the video and glad the river didn't rise too much and too quickly.
Great video....Sabine is pure beauty....love your camps.....tarp over the tent is A++...lets one sit back and enjoy the rain.....thanks for posting....
Thanks for taking us along on your solo trip. Super serene, quick editing footage which is always a positive. Absolutely a blessing to have a great trip.
big thank you for this great video...!! you went to a lot of trouble for us. absolutely amazing ..:) one of the best kayaking/camping video i've seen...lol
Really enjoyed your content and story line. Seeing you run past the camera and into the river then dive, made me 😃 laugh. Ty, too cute. Thank you for sharing. Paddle on!:)
Ricardo, thanks for watching and commenting. A kayak camping trip in Brazil sounds awesome. If you make a video, please PM as I would like to see it. Tchau.
Thank you for sharing this with everyone! I grew up near the Sabine and if I must say, you've got some kahunas for doing this, especially alone! Lol. Once again, thank you for sharing, this was very informative, funny, real, and edited very well. 👍💗😎
PowWow, thanks for watching and for the comments. I was very fortunate for good river conditions. I understand the Sabine can really rage. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Love the video!!! It's been several years now since we've taken a conoe/kayak down the Sabine ... our route consisted of put-in right below the dam on the Louisiana side and take-out at Hwy 63 bridge. The problem with that route was timing the put-in to insure you weren't caught on the water when the floodgates were opened (simple fix: call and listen to pre-recorder message about generating schedule) and if by chance you were caught on the water then hopefully you're past the point where Bayou Toro meets with the Sabine River (we made that mistake once and it was not the least bit fun but we made it safely). The other problem was at the Hwy 63 take-out. Keep in mind that this was years ago ... before the bridge construction. It was very steep and we had a hard time getting the canoe/kayaks uphill to our vehicle. How is it now since the construction? Any easier route we could take by the bridge? Hoping you would know of a sweet spot ... lol. We took-out on the texas side ... if that helps. Hubby and I have been talking about another canoe/kayak trip and after watching your video we're seriously thinking about try your route. Super cool ... thanks for sharing the video!!!
Kristie, thanks for watching and for the kind words. The access at the 63 bridge is in my opinion not very good. I put in on the Texas side and it is very steep and not necessarily easy. And that was going donwnhill. Uphill, while doable, would be much more difficult. The take-out at the 190 bridge on the Texas side is excellent. It's basically a sand boat ramp. There is also a take-out at around mile 29 on the Louisiana side which is good. Basically another sand boat ramp. You will have to look on Google Maps to see where it is. When I do this trip again, I will plan on putting in at the 63 bridge and taking out at mile 29. I would still only plan on 11-12 miles on the first 2 days and then about 6-8 miles on day 3. You could also do this as an overnight trip if you want to put in 15 miles per day. I felt like after the take-out at mile 29 the river wasn't as nice as the first 29 miles. The sand bars were not as abundant or as nice, the water seemed to be a bit muddier and there was a noticeable increase in signs of civilization. Hopefully you can get on the river soon. Have fun and be safe!
I want to go back and count how many times you said sand bar in this video. Lol. Great video BTW. Been looking for solid kayak camping content. Did not disappoint 👍
@@wanderbynature2508 yeah definitely, I was just talking with family about planning trips to go long distance on all the East Texas rivers, so this was a great way to get an idea of what to expect 😁
Average John, thanks for watching and for the kind words. I also thought it would get more views than it has but it hasn't taken off yet. Hopefully it will later. Good luck with your kayak purchase.
Nice trip. I have been wanting to do a Kayak trip there. I live on the Westen Edge of East Texas. I go to Arkansas a good bit or out into the Texas Hill Country. I have noticed the Sabine is much clearer than the other East Texas Rivers. I live near the Trinity River. It is muddy and tons of Motorboats and Jet Skis. The Neches River to my East has a lot less Motorboat traffic but it is really muddy and full of gators. This I think might be next trip.
Check out my video on the Angelina River. In terms of water quality, it is the best in East Texas that I have seen thus far. We do an easy overnight trip where we put in at the Hwy 63 bridge, canoe 10 miles on day 1, stay at a free but must be reserved Corps of Engineer campsite on the river, and then canoe 6 miles to Martin Dies State Park on day 2. The Angelina River merges with the Neches at about mile 14 or so and you will see a distinct line in the water due to the difference in water color and clarity. It's a very enjoyable trip.
@wanderbynature2508 Nice. I will check that out. I always kinda worry about leaving a vehicle down stream. Seems like folks now days, if they can't steal your stuff they will destroy it for you.
Steve, thanks for watching and for the sub. Sun screen is a good option but I don't care for sun screen so I try not to use it if possible. You may notice that I have long pants, long sleeve shirt, and wide brimmed hat all to avoid use of sun screen. But, I may have to go with at least on my feet and ankles next time because I don't like sunburn either.
Wow that looks like absolute fine all the way down to the rain showers I may have to investigate and see about doing this trip that is amazing and it looks like you had a lot of fun too! Thank you for the great video
Great trip! Did a couple days last last year too, had a lot of fun. Too bad the main river in my little country is pretty much dead. Two days we were fishing all the time and speaking with every other fisherman we met, both them and us got nothing at all :D Would love to do a kayak trip in the states someday
Interesting and informative trip. Thanks for sharing. As a more minimalist kayaker/hiker I wondered why people buy those fishing barges. That thing can carry a lot of gear including a large Yeti (well medium size). Looks like you have perfected kayak camping on bigger rivers. I checked the Sabine on Google Earth and saw sand bars everywhere. No planning. Paddle until you’re tired or a set time and there will be a place to camp in sight. Also I was curious you left the kayak so far from camp somewhat close to the river. Thankfully it did not leave without you on the rise in water level.
George S, thanks for watching and for the comments. My particular kayak is an Ocean Kayak Malibu 2 XL. It't just your basic tandem kayak that you would see at most resorts. Fortunately it has a middle seat which makes it suitable for kayaking solo. The hatch opening isn't very big and the hatch space itself isn't very big either so I had to use several smaller bags instead of one bigger bag for my gear. I did splurge a bit with food and the cooler but that makes the trip so much enjoyable for me and without any real price to pay on an easy flowing river like this Sabine. The cooler serves as a good table, chair, and provided a good place to attach rod holders without having to drill into the kayak. I didn't drag the kayak farther up onto the sandbars simply because I didn't think I needed to but the rise in water level kept surprising me so on night three I drug the kayak right up next to my camp and tied it to a tree just to be sure. That will be my habit from now on. I had studied the river on Google maps also and could see all of the sandbars but didn't get a good idea of just how big they would be until I was on the river. Hopefully you can float the Sabine yourself soon; you won't be disappointed.
@@wanderbynature2508 I just live 8 miles from the Cimarron River. Been thinking about starting a Kayak,Paddle board and canoe rental company and doing tours. But i have been saying that for 3 years now.
We’ve been going to the 63 bridge for years. The put in there changed for the worse after Harvey and the bridge construction. A road went almost all the way to the river bed. My kids named it Hot Sand. I think a trip from the dam to the 29 mile boat ramp would be nice.
What a great video! Thoroughly enjoyed it. I've been wanting to do this trip. Thanks for giving me a glimpse of what I can look forward to. If you ever do it again, especially from Lake Tawakoni all the way down to the coast, please post the video.
siliilith, thanks for watching and commenting. I don't remember the CFS over those days. I will say it was moving pretty slow so the CFS was probably fairly low.
Great video. Love kayaking trips on these Texas rivers. You can be out there a couple days and not see any other people, and find some beautiful spots that few ppl ever see.
Texas Outdoor Fanatic, thanks for watching and for the kind words. Yes, the Sabine came through for both beauty and isolation. I'm looking forward to getting out there again.
I run it from where it dumps into Tawakini and go up river occasionally but the scenery doesn’t compare Don’t ever see anyone though which is nice Would love to make a weekend trip out of your run Thanks for sharing Looks like a great trip Subbed
2dthought, thanks for watching and commenting. I think you could do this in a weekend if you take out at the boat ramp at mile 29. That would be roughly two 15 mile days.
Jonathan, thanks for watching and commenting. You and your son in a canoe would have a blast on this river. This time of year would be fantastic. Hope you get out there soon.
Great video. I’ve fished the Sabine several times and it’s always a beautiful experience. I’ve been wanting to kayak it for a while now. Would you ever consider being a guided for this trip?
Looks like a great time! We have that a few sandbars in my area but none of them are that big them are some huge sandbars! Was that your GPS sitting between your legs? I've been trying to find a good GPS to use on the kayak where I don't have phone service.
Bama Outdoors, thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, I have a Garmin GPSMap 76. It's a great little unit. Small, pretty easy to use, has a micro SD slot, is waterproof, and floats.
I'm on I think my 3rd viewing and may have missed it, but did you say the Hwy 63 gage reading when you launched? Do you remember what it was reading at the time of your trip? I floated the river from the dam down to Hwy 12 (Deweyville) in the mid 70's and have been hoping since then to repeat at least a section of it.
Ray, I did not say what the gage reading was as I did not check it. I probably need to get in the habit of checking that and also calling the Sabine River Authority to see what the release plans are for the dam.
Thanks for responding. I've been watching the data on the USGS National Water Dashboard and it appears that May 2020 levels ranged from 14' to 25' with fluctuations primarily from dam releases. It's currently at 34', still below the 45' flood level but that may change overnite. I grew up near the mouth and know the lower very well but am curious at what level the sandbars will go under. Anyway....sure enjoyed the video and will be watching again! @@wanderbynature2508
I have a house out at Sam Rayburn and I can tell you that the water levels are very, very high right now. They are the highest I have seen them in 25 years. So, be careful.
@@wanderbynature2508 Gotta love SE Texas, but keep the rubber boots handy especially along the Sabine. Two other trips I've planned since my initial one washed out so I'm very familiar with turning to Plan B!
That was an awesome video! As a kayak fisherman am I aloud to camp on the bank of someone else’s land? Or I’d it more like just do it and be respectful and don’t get caught?
Justin, thanks for watching and commenting. There is riverbank and riverbed. Riverbank is private and riverbed is public as it is part of the waterway. The sandbars are considered part of the riverbed so it is allowable to camp on those.
Hey man, I've been wanting to paddle the Sabine for a while now and finally have plans to go in a couple weeks. This video has been super helpful and the trip looks awesome, so thanks! One question though. How easy was it finding firewood? I like to fish and cook over a campfire so hopefully theres some around 🤞🏽
D Bone N Stuff, thanks for watching and commenting. If you are watching kayak camping videos, you are already off to a good start on planning a river camping trip. Also try a google search on kayak camping and read through some forums. Forums are a good source for things like specific campsites or other river characteristics and good equipment to use. You might also want to check out the website for the agency that governs the river you will be on to get information about river flows. For example, the Sabine is managed but the Sabine River Authority. But perhaps the tool I used the most was Google maps. I spent hours looking at the river to scout for good campsites, landmarks, creeks, entry points, exit points, measuring distances, etc. I mapped what I found to my GPS. Hopefully this helps. Good luck planning your trip.
Great video. The Sabine River is a very beautiful body of water. I’m ready to go for a few days my self me and some buddies plan on it pretty quick. Are you from around the area ?
Nate, thanks for watching and for your comments. You are right, the Sabine is beautiful. Hopefully you and your buddies can get out there soon. I live in Houston but own a lake house in the area so spend a lot of time out there.
Awesome trip, my husband and I may try this trip one day. We loved seeing so many sandbars and the isolation. We live about 25miles east of the 190 bridge where you took out. We just started kayak fishing about 4yrs ago, but had a 3 yr break. We are planning to get back out there and hopefully plan a shorter trip than yours. The river was so calm on your trip. Gorgeous sandbars! When was this trip taken? What month?
Kelly, thanks for watching and for the kind words. I took the trip over Memorial Day Weekend (late May). There is a take out (small boat ramp) at mile 29 on the Louisiana side. You can see it on Google Maps but you have to zoom in pretty close. It's just a bit under 2 miles after Bayou Anacoco on Palmer Lake Road. Here are the coordinates: 30.845067, -93.567302. When I do this trip again, that is where I will take out. That makes the trip 2 nights/3 days on the river. I will still paddle 11-12 miles on days 1 and 2 which would leave 6-8 miles on day 3. If you want an overnight trip that is pretty easy, check out my Angelina River video. 16 total miles with really nice Corps of Engineers free (reservation required though) campgrounds on the river. So I do 10 miles on day 1, stay the night on the river, and then 6 miles on day 2. The put in is at the Hwy 63 bridge that crosses the Angelina and the take out is at Martin Dies State Park which is about 15 miles west of Jasper, TX on Hwy 190. I don't think it's quite as nice or remote as the Sabine but it is shorter and still very enjoyable. The Angelina also doesn't fluctuate as much as the Sabine. This isn't too far from you either. Hopefully this helps. Good luck with your re-entry into kayaking.
Hello this was an awesome video you put together. I really enjoyed watching this video. I love kayak camping it is so awesome. Man I can't believe how big Sandbar were and how many you passed. It's always fun when you have to take shelter on thunderstorms it does test your skills. Sorry to hear about the Sun burn you got on your feet but I like your idea. Every year I get sunburned really really bad on my feet from kayaking. I have big very very wide feet sz15 6 EEEEEE wide with very fat wide toe that are equally straight across making my foot very very extremely wide. With my toes being straight across it makes the foot 6 1/2 inches wide from my big toe to my little toe and they do not make a shoe , sock , or boot that wide enough for my foot. It does not help to have fat wide toes to go with it so I am barefooted 👣95% of the time. Going 3 days barefooted 👣 was awesome man less wear and tear on your sandals. I need to do a kayak trip down this section of river since it is Barefoot👣 friendly. I like that because most places that I go to I have to walk all over top of rocks which is not comfortable being Barefooted 👣. It really do sucks having very very extremely wide foot with fat wide toes. I can't say nothing when they call me " Bigfoot ". Thank you for sharing this awesome video man I really appreciate it.
Mack, thanks for watching and commenting. Sorry to hear about your feet problems but it sounds like you aren't letting it keep you from doing what you enjoy. Go get on the river, I'm sure you will love it.
@@wanderbynature2508 thank you I really appreciate that. Yes it really does sucks having a extremely wide foot and embarrassing too. Having an extremely wide foot causes so many problems that you would never think of like #1. I wanted to buy a sit-in kayak for kayak camping and got my foot stuck in the kayak and they almost called 911 to come cut my foot out of the brand new kayak #2. Having a guy take a picture of your foot in flip-flops because both of my little toes on each foot hanging off the footbed of the flip flop because of my foot being extremely wide. But yes you are correct I do not let it try to stop me I'm kayaking.
Thanks for sharing your trip. We live further up the Sabine and have been thinking about kayaking as a hobby. Also, interesting to see how much the water level can change over a 12 hour period. Did you encounter any obstructions on the river along the way or challenging sections?
Josh, thanks for watching. I was surprised by the change in water levels also. Not a big deal, just have to know and account for it. I did not encounter any obstacles or challenging sections. This is a great trip for just meandering down the river and enjoying what it has to offer. If you are looking for a little gentler river, check out the Angelina below Sam Rayburn. It's not too far from you. It doesn't offer the abundant sandbars but does have some nice Corps of Engineers campsites. You can check out the video I made canoeing down the Angelina at the following link: ruclips.net/video/AxKkKiQA9WI/видео.html
Tweekachu, thanks for watching and commenting. I paddled 11-12 miles per day on days 1-3 and then about 6 miles on day 4. That covered 40 miles from the Hwy 63 put-in to the Hwy 190 take-out. There is another take-out at mile 29 which would allow you to make this a 3 day trip with 11-12 miles on days 1-2 and then 6-8 miles on day 3. That is what I will do next time I do this trip. Good luck and have fun.
S.J. Owens, thanks for watching and commenting. I was using a GoPro Hero 8 with a modpod. The modpod has a slightly better microphone but also has an external charge port so that I can plug the camera into a battery pack and leave it on and running for extended periods without having to change the battery.
Is it better to go down the Sabine River or the Brazos River? And I really really enjoyed this video a lot may I request a map of where you put in and got out pretty please
Richard, thanks for watching and for commenting. I have not paddled the Brazos but the sections of river I see around here don't look too appealing. However, I think there are sections up river in central Texas that look good. I don't have a map but I can give you specific directions. You can easily see all of this on Google Maps. From Jasper, TX, take Hwy 63 east, through Burkeville, and the river is about 10 miles of Burkeville. I floated 40 miles to the bridge at Hwy 190 which is in Bon Wier, TX, about 25 miles east of Jasper on Hwy 190. There is another take out at mile 29 on the Louisiana side at the following coordinates: 30.844961865606468, -93.56712527292234. I have not used this take out before so you will have to look on Google Maps to see exactly how to get there. I hope this helps. Good luck planning your trip.
We do the trip from the Possum Kingdom Dam down to the Dark Valley Bridge. There are lots of people on the weekend so go during the week if you can. There is a canoe and kayak rental at Dark Valley called Rochelle’s. They will move your vehicle to their place at the take out for a small fee but it will be pretty safe there. I’ve also gone from there to the 180 bridge west of Mineral Wells. Plan on doing the rest of the trip from John Graves’ book Goodbye to A River.
OK question we are planning on doing this trip memorial day weekend, we have a way to put in and when we get to the take out points in Maryville Louisiana is there some sort of service that will drive us back to the car?
Richard, thanks for watching. The only outfitter that I am aware of in this area is Tack-A-Paw Outfitters (www.tackapaw.com). Also, just a suggestion, but I would recommend that you have your shuttle service meet you at the take-out and take you, your kayak, and your gear to the put-in. That way your car is waiting for you at the take-out when you get there. Good luck with your trip.
Javier, thanks for watching. This kayak is an Ocean Kayak Malibu 2 XL. This is a tandem kayak but has a seat position and footwells in the middle for kayaking solo. As far as a recommendation, I have an Ocean Kayak Trident 13 Angler on my wish list. It is fast and stable, set up very well for fishing with lots of storage for camping.
You need to be careful going out there alone in East Texas, there’s a lot of Sasquatch in those woods with a bad attitude, keep your eyes open out there and listen for their wood knocks and woops and screams, if you start hearing strange noises there’s most likely a group of them very close to you and you should just move on and do not engage or try to investigate the noises, they are known to be very dangerous in that area.
All Things Paranormal, thanks for watching and for the words of wisdom. I am well aware of the bad things in the woods. Fortunately, I did not hear any whooping and screaming on this trip so felt comfortable continuing on.
@@wanderbynature2508 that’s good that you know what’s out there in your area and know what to listen for incase you come across them, much respect to you, stay safe and keep enjoying the great outdoors.
Dewayne, thanks for watching. There are probably some decent places to hang a hammock on some of the sand bars but to be honest, using a hammock would present some challenges. You could find at least one good sized tree on most sand bars but finding 2 that are the right distance apart would be iffy. That would leave you with finding some type of strong, rigid secondary post and rigging it with sand anchors or other ways to secure it that would require some extra effort. If you are up to the task, you could probably make it work although I would imagine that this wouldn't be ideal for hammock camping. On a slightly different note, check out my video on the Angelina River. That section has free (have to reserve though) designated sites full of trees that would be great for hammock camping. You can see that video at the following link: ruclips.net/video/AxKkKiQA9WI/видео.html
1. That first fish you caught was definitely a large mouth and definitely undersized. 2. Channel catfish don’t have “toxin” on their fins, they have some bacteria that can cause discomfort but no toxins of any kind. Google is free dude.
Winn to Reel, thanks for watching and commenting. The largemouth and what I call a Kentucky bass are often difficult to tell apart. I checked the jawline pretty carefully and am pretty sure the first one I caught and kept was a Kentucky. As for the catfish, if you research it on Google you will find that their fins do have a toxin. I can tell you from experience that it is quite painful.
@@wanderbynature2508 in Texas that’s a large mouth regardless of strain there is a size limit and you need to do more research Texas and Louisiana both have websites for you to reference before you travel here to break our laws. There is no recognized “Kentucky” bass species. And finally the species of catfish you caught is specifically a channel catfish and while other catfish in parts of the world have some sort of toxin, that species in fact does not. Again google is free and please do more research before traveling and spreading misinformation.
Winn to Reel, you seem offended by the fact that I enjoyed a river in "your" state. I'm not sure why. I am from Texas and live in East Texas so didn't travel to break anyone's laws. Anyway, what I call a Kentucky bass is recognized as a spotted bass and is indeed a different species with different regulations. They are counted as part of the 5 bass limit but there is no size minimum. I'm pulling this directly from the TPWD website. I didn't break any laws in keeping that fish. I would encourage you to look into it more yourself. We will just have to agree to disagree on the channel catfish not having toxin. My research and experience shows otherwise.
Daniel, thanks for watching and commenting. This is in deep East Texas. On a map, look for the town of Jasper, TX and take Highway 63 northeast toward Burkeville for about 30 miles to get to the put in point.
Perfdavid, thanks for watching. I put in at the Hwy 63 bridge on the Texas side. It's steep but easy enough in a canoe or kayak. The dirt road getting in would probably require 4WD if there has been rain. I took out at the Hwy 190 bridge on the Texas side which is a nice, sandy boat ramp that is easy to get in and out. Total trip was 40 miles. I liked the route but found another nice, sandy boat ramp on the Louisiana side at mile 29 which is probably where I would take out next time. That would make it a 3-day trip doing 11-12 miles on day 1 and 2 and then 6-8 miles on day 3. The boat ramp is hard to see on Google maps. It's just a bit under 2 miles after Bayou Anacoco on Palmer Lake Road. Here are the coordinates: 30.845067, -93.567302. Hopefully that helps. Good luck with your trip.
I do prefer the sit-on-top kayaks. I don't have to worry about water getting into the kayak. Many still have hatches with storage underneath that stays very dry. The main downside is that you will get wet even if just a little bit but in the warmer months it doesn't really matter too much and I just use waders in the colder months.
Jeff, my tarp is a 10x12 silnylon tarp I bought at Campmor.com. I think that tarp is around $120. It comes with grommets but I sewed nylon tape around the border and also added nylon tape loops as grommets don't tend to hold up very well. However, if I were to buy a tarp today, no question I would buy a CookeCustomSewing 1.1 oz. silnylon Tundra tarp. I'm just waiting for the one I have know to die so I have an excuse to buy a Tundra tarp. They are professionally made with loops around the border and along both centerlines in addition to a center pole pocket. They come in a variety of sizes and colors. A 10x12 will cost you about about $210. I hope that helps. Good luck with your purchase.
I did not see any gators on this trip. I have seen them on other rivers in East Texas and found them to very shy and reclusive. Once they see you they bolt.
@@wanderbynature2508 yeah I’ve also seen them on the Neches. Just always cautious about any 15 foot monsters deep in the wilderness when I go to those secluded rivers 😅
Javier, my tarp is a 10x12 silnylon tarp I bought at Campmor.com. I think that tarp is around $120. It comes with grommets but I sewed nylon tape around the border and also added nylon tape loops as grommets don't tend to hold up very well. However, if I were to buy a tarp today, no question I would buy a CookeCustomSewing 1.1 oz. silnylon Tundra tarp. I'm just waiting for the one I have know to die so I have an excuse to buy a Tundra tarp. They are professionally made with loops around the border and along both centerlines in addition to a center pole pocket. They come in a variety of sizes and colors. A 10x12 will cost you about about $210. I hope that helps. Good luck with your purchase.
This is probably my favorite kayaking/camping video. No crazy poppy intro, no fancy equipment, just basics.
Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
As a late-in-life-new kayaker, I am just beginning to discover the joys of being on the water. This video is a treasure. Great production value without being ‘slick.’ It’s informative and engaging. A delight to watch.
Thanks for watching and for the kind words. It's always nice to get positive feedback. Have fun out there on the water.
I can say one thing about your video there's no irritating rock and roll or dobro in the background ruining a good trip. I'm getting ready to make that same trip as soon as I can get some friends to go too. Thanks again for a good video.
Dennis, thanks for watching. Hopefully you can find a group soon and get out on the river. The best time time to be out there is coming up on us.
This was awesome! I actually found this video by mistake but thoroughly enjoyed watching your adventure. Thank you for sharing.
Karen, thank for watching and for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video. I love all those beautiful beach areas. Hard to believe some people pay thousands of dollars and travel all over the world to exotic getaways to find beaches like that. And you have one all to yourself.
Randy, thanks for watching and commenting. I have to agree, it was awesome having such nice beaches all to myself.
Good trip. Nice scenery. Nothing like a river that is free from homes, development, etc. Enjoyed your video very much. Rain can be nice on a camping trip.
TomKirkman1, thanks for watching and commenting. You are right, the lack of development is nice and camping in the rain can be enjoyable if you are prepared.
Really nice video enjoyed you taking us alone .
Chuck, thanks for watching and for the nice comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Do you live near the river? I didn't realize how large it is. I live in this part of Texas. Enjoyed the video and glad the river didn't rise too much and too quickly.
What a great trip! Beautiful campsites and loved the idea of taking the fishing pole! Thank you for taking us with you!
Julianne, thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video....Sabine is pure beauty....love your camps.....tarp over the tent is A++...lets one sit back and enjoy the rain.....thanks for posting....
Allen, thanks for watching and the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks for taking us along on your solo trip. Super serene, quick editing footage which is always a positive. Absolutely a blessing to have a great trip.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Really a great looking trip. Thanks for sharing..
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
big thank you for this great video...!! you went to a lot of trouble for us. absolutely amazing ..:) one of the best kayaking/camping video i've seen...lol
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope to get out there again soon but with a drone to get some better footage.
Great video. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Really enjoyed your content and story line. Seeing you run past the camera and into the river then dive, made me 😃 laugh. Ty, too cute. Thank you for sharing. Paddle on!:)
Olive, thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video man! I’m going to buy a Kayak and do something similar in the next months. Cheers from Brazil!
Ricardo, thanks for watching and commenting. A kayak camping trip in Brazil sounds awesome. If you make a video, please PM as I would like to see it. Tchau.
that was awesome, thx for the trip sir!!! army vet 1982-1986 here, greetings from germany.
Ja Man, thanks for watching and commenting. I hope all is well in Germany and I thank you for your service.
Thank you for sharing this with everyone! I grew up near the Sabine and if I must say, you've got some kahunas for doing this, especially alone! Lol. Once again, thank you for sharing, this was very informative, funny, real, and edited very well. 👍💗😎
PowWow, thanks for watching and for the comments. I was very fortunate for good river conditions. I understand the Sabine can really rage. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Love the video!!! It's been several years now since we've taken a conoe/kayak down the Sabine ... our route consisted of put-in right below the dam on the Louisiana side and take-out at Hwy 63 bridge. The problem with that route was timing the put-in to insure you weren't caught on the water when the floodgates were opened (simple fix: call and listen to pre-recorder message about generating schedule) and if by chance you were caught on the water then hopefully you're past the point where Bayou Toro meets with the Sabine River (we made that mistake once and it was not the least bit fun but we made it safely). The other problem was at the Hwy 63 take-out. Keep in mind that this was years ago ... before the bridge construction. It was very steep and we had a hard time getting the canoe/kayaks uphill to our vehicle. How is it now since the construction? Any easier route we could take by the bridge? Hoping you would know of a sweet spot ... lol. We took-out on the texas side ... if that helps. Hubby and I have been talking about another canoe/kayak trip and after watching your video we're seriously thinking about try your route. Super cool ... thanks for sharing the video!!!
Kristie, thanks for watching and for the kind words. The access at the 63 bridge is in my opinion not very good. I put in on the Texas side and it is very steep and not necessarily easy. And that was going donwnhill. Uphill, while doable, would be much more difficult. The take-out at the 190 bridge on the Texas side is excellent. It's basically a sand boat ramp. There is also a take-out at around mile 29 on the Louisiana side which is good. Basically another sand boat ramp. You will have to look on Google Maps to see where it is. When I do this trip again, I will plan on putting in at the 63 bridge and taking out at mile 29. I would still only plan on 11-12 miles on the first 2 days and then about 6-8 miles on day 3. You could also do this as an overnight trip if you want to put in 15 miles per day. I felt like after the take-out at mile 29 the river wasn't as nice as the first 29 miles. The sand bars were not as abundant or as nice, the water seemed to be a bit muddier and there was a noticeable increase in signs of civilization. Hopefully you can get on the river soon. Have fun and be safe!
I want to go back and count how many times you said sand bar in this video. Lol. Great video BTW. Been looking for solid kayak camping content. Did not disappoint 👍
Anthony, thanks for watching and for the hilarious comment. I laughed out loud. It is probably obvious that I was quite impressed with the sandbars.
Awesome adventure!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video. That is a trip i have been wanting to do for a while. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
Amazing! A trip like this is a big bucket list item for me! 😍
Glad you liked it. Hopefully I have inspired you to check this off of your bucket list.
@@wanderbynature2508 yeah definitely, I was just talking with family about planning trips to go long distance on all the East Texas rivers, so this was a great way to get an idea of what to expect 😁
Great video. I’m trying to talk the boss into getting some kayaks. This video should have more views. Awesome content.
Average John, thanks for watching and for the kind words. I also thought it would get more views than it has but it hasn't taken off yet. Hopefully it will later. Good luck with your kayak purchase.
Another beautiful sandbar 😂😂😂😂😂 🍻🍿👍🎣🍀
As you can tell, I was quite impressed with all of the very big and very nice sandbars. Thanks for watching!
Nice trip. I have been wanting to do a Kayak trip there. I live on the Westen Edge of East Texas. I go to Arkansas a good bit or out into the Texas Hill Country. I have noticed the Sabine is much clearer than the other East Texas Rivers. I live near the Trinity River. It is muddy and tons of Motorboats and Jet Skis. The Neches River to my East has a lot less Motorboat traffic but it is really muddy and full of gators. This I think might be next trip.
Check out my video on the Angelina River. In terms of water quality, it is the best in East Texas that I have seen thus far. We do an easy overnight trip where we put in at the Hwy 63 bridge, canoe 10 miles on day 1, stay at a free but must be reserved Corps of Engineer campsite on the river, and then canoe 6 miles to Martin Dies State Park on day 2. The Angelina River merges with the Neches at about mile 14 or so and you will see a distinct line in the water due to the difference in water color and clarity. It's a very enjoyable trip.
@wanderbynature2508 Nice. I will check that out. I always kinda worry about leaving a vehicle down stream. Seems like folks now days, if they can't steal your stuff they will destroy it for you.
Outstanding video. Great information. Admire your gear and your camping skills.
Dwayne, thanks for watching and for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
SUN SCREEN... With kayaking I learned right away about sun screen. Nice video. Enjoyed your trip. I'm subbed. Yep Love the ankle shield lol
Steve, thanks for watching and for the sub. Sun screen is a good option but I don't care for sun screen so I try not to use it if possible. You may notice that I have long pants, long sleeve shirt, and wide brimmed hat all to avoid use of sun screen. But, I may have to go with at least on my feet and ankles next time because I don't like sunburn either.
What an awesome video you have here! Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Gojira61, thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video, you really took the time to plan and execute this. Thanks
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!
I love this video I've been watching it for years
Thank you.
Glad I came across this, I've been trying to map a trip from Toledo spill way down to nolan trace bridge. But in a rubber dridt boat and fly the river
That sounds cool. The feisty spotted bass on a lightweight fly rod would be fun.
Wow that looks like absolute fine all the way down to the rain showers I may have to investigate and see about doing this trip that is amazing and it looks like you had a lot of fun too! Thank you for the great video
Richard, thanks for watching and for the kind words. Yes, it was a lot of fun and if you can, you should do it. I think you will enjoy it.
I've gone down this river from the toledo bend spillway to the hwy 190 bridge. It's great trip.
Trey, thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, this is a great trip.
Great trip! Did a couple days last last year too, had a lot of fun. Too bad the main river in my little country is pretty much dead. Two days we were fishing all the time and speaking with every other fisherman we met, both them and us got nothing at all :D Would love to do a kayak trip in the states someday
Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, we do have it pretty good here in the US for fishing. What country are you from?
Great fishing video. What a boss to go out alone
Radio, thanks for watching and for the comments.
Amazing video! WOW!
Thank you for doing these, so much inspiration.
Glad you like them!
Great job old boy, keepin' it real.
Thank you sir!
Awesome video, I felt like I was there.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
@@wanderbynature2508 I loved it. I'm 45 years old, and all I ever want to do is camp and kayak. 😀
Interesting and informative trip. Thanks for sharing. As a more minimalist kayaker/hiker I wondered why people buy those fishing barges. That thing can carry a lot of gear including a large Yeti (well medium size). Looks like you have perfected kayak camping on bigger rivers. I checked the Sabine on Google Earth and saw sand bars everywhere. No planning. Paddle until you’re tired or a set time and there will be a place to camp in sight. Also I was curious you left the kayak so far from camp somewhat close to the river. Thankfully it did not leave without you on the rise in water level.
George S, thanks for watching and for the comments. My particular kayak is an Ocean Kayak Malibu 2 XL. It't just your basic tandem kayak that you would see at most resorts. Fortunately it has a middle seat which makes it suitable for kayaking solo. The hatch opening isn't very big and the hatch space itself isn't very big either so I had to use several smaller bags instead of one bigger bag for my gear. I did splurge a bit with food and the cooler but that makes the trip so much enjoyable for me and without any real price to pay on an easy flowing river like this Sabine. The cooler serves as a good table, chair, and provided a good place to attach rod holders without having to drill into the kayak. I didn't drag the kayak farther up onto the sandbars simply because I didn't think I needed to but the rise in water level kept surprising me so on night three I drug the kayak right up next to my camp and tied it to a tree just to be sure. That will be my habit from now on. I had studied the river on Google maps also and could see all of the sandbars but didn't get a good idea of just how big they would be until I was on the river. Hopefully you can float the Sabine yourself soon; you won't be disappointed.
It was a pleasure to come across your video. I’m planning a similar trip and found your experience informative and entertaining.
Mason, thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with your trip. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
Very nice trip..it really enjoyed watching...one day I plan on doing a trip on the Trinity River
Roy, thanks for watching. The Trinity would be fun for sure.
This looks like the river i go camping on here in Oklahoma, only you have a little more water than we have here. Great video thanx for posting it.
Jeff, thanks for watching and commenting. What river are you paddling in OK?
@@wanderbynature2508 I just live 8 miles from the Cimarron River. Been thinking about starting a Kayak,Paddle board and canoe rental company and doing tours. But i have been saying that for 3 years now.
Awesome trip nice video
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
We’ve been going to the 63 bridge for years. The put in there changed for the worse after Harvey and the bridge construction. A road went almost all the way to the river bed. My kids named it Hot Sand. I think a trip from the dam to the 29 mile boat ramp would be nice.
David, thanks for watching and commenting. I agree that a trip to the 29 mile bridge is ideal. That is my plan next time I do this trip.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching your trip. Hoping to maybe take my son and do something similar this fall.
Jeremy, thanks for watching. Fall would be perfect. Too hot right now. Y'all be careful and have fun.
What a great video! Thoroughly enjoyed it. I've been wanting to do this trip. Thanks for giving me a glimpse of what I can look forward to. If you ever do it again, especially from Lake Tawakoni all the way down to the coast, please post the video.
Joy, thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I will have to look into what the river has to offer in the upper sections.
Great trip! thanks for sharing the adventure. By chance do you remember the cfs it was running?
siliilith, thanks for watching and commenting. I don't remember the CFS over those days. I will say it was moving pretty slow so the CFS was probably fairly low.
Awesome video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and for commenting.
Great video. Love kayaking trips on these Texas rivers. You can be out there a couple days and not see any other people, and find some beautiful spots that few ppl ever see.
Texas Outdoor Fanatic, thanks for watching and for the kind words. Yes, the Sabine came through for both beauty and isolation. I'm looking forward to getting out there again.
Great video.
Thank you!
Great content! Thank you, sir.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
I run it from where it dumps into Tawakini and go up river occasionally but the scenery doesn’t compare
Don’t ever see anyone though which is nice
Would love to make a weekend trip out of your run
Thanks for sharing
Looks like a great trip
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2dthought, thanks for watching and commenting. I think you could do this in a weekend if you take out at the boat ramp at mile 29. That would be roughly two 15 mile days.
I love this video
Thank you.
Hey I really really like it keep up the good work
Thanks, will do!
Nice trip, yak on and keep it upright
Puddle Jumper, thanks for watching and for the comments. You yak on and keep it upright as well.
That is so awesome. Just subscribed!
Thanks for watching! Thanks for the sub! Glad you enjoyed it.
I live 15 minutes from that boat ramp. I’ve wanted to do that trip for years. I have a two man canoe that I might take my son on that trip
Jonathan, thanks for watching and commenting. You and your son in a canoe would have a blast on this river. This time of year would be fantastic. Hope you get out there soon.
Great video. I’ve fished the Sabine several times and it’s always a beautiful experience. I’ve been wanting to kayak it for a while now. Would you ever consider being a guided for this trip?
Malae, thanks for watching and commenting. I haven't really considered being a guide. I like the alone time on trips like these.
Awesome video, make a trip down the Neches river when you get a chance.
Will do
Looks like a great time! We have that a few sandbars in my area but none of them are that big them are some huge sandbars! Was that your GPS sitting between your legs? I've been trying to find a good GPS to use on the kayak where I don't have phone service.
Bama Outdoors, thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, I have a Garmin GPSMap 76. It's a great little unit. Small, pretty easy to use, has a micro SD slot, is waterproof, and floats.
Great adventure! Love the video!
Outdoor Heretic, thanks for watching and for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I'm on I think my 3rd viewing and may have missed it, but did you say the Hwy 63 gage reading when you launched? Do you remember what it was reading at the time of your trip? I floated the river from the dam down to Hwy 12 (Deweyville) in the mid 70's and have been hoping since then to repeat at least a section of it.
Ray, I did not say what the gage reading was as I did not check it. I probably need to get in the habit of checking that and also calling the Sabine River Authority to see what the release plans are for the dam.
Thanks for responding. I've been watching the data on the USGS National Water Dashboard and it appears that May 2020 levels ranged from 14' to 25' with fluctuations primarily from dam releases. It's currently at 34', still below the 45' flood level but that may change overnite. I grew up near the mouth and know the lower very well but am curious at what level the sandbars will go under. Anyway....sure enjoyed the video and will be watching again! @@wanderbynature2508
I have a house out at Sam Rayburn and I can tell you that the water levels are very, very high right now. They are the highest I have seen them in 25 years. So, be careful.
@@wanderbynature2508 Gotta love SE Texas, but keep the rubber boots handy especially along the Sabine. Two other trips I've planned since my initial one washed out so I'm very familiar with turning to Plan B!
That was an awesome video! As a kayak fisherman am I aloud to camp on the bank of someone else’s land? Or I’d it more like just do it and be respectful and don’t get caught?
Justin, thanks for watching and commenting. There is riverbank and riverbed. Riverbank is private and riverbed is public as it is part of the waterway. The sandbars are considered part of the riverbed so it is allowable to camp on those.
Hey man, I've been wanting to paddle the Sabine for a while now and finally have plans to go in a couple weeks. This video has been super helpful and the trip looks awesome, so thanks! One question though. How easy was it finding firewood? I like to fish and cook over a campfire so hopefully theres some around 🤞🏽
Finding firewood wasn't an issue. There was plenty of deadwood on the sandbars. Have fun on your trip!
Thanks for the response!@@wanderbynature2508
Nice trip, me and some buddies try to go a few times a year. Still looking for the stones to go alone. Want to do a solo trip pretty bad.
Juan, thanks for watching and commenting. Going in groups is definitely fun but it's also fun to just be totally on your own.
Great video ! Any tips on how to plan for a kayak river camping trip ?
D Bone N Stuff, thanks for watching and commenting. If you are watching kayak camping videos, you are already off to a good start on planning a river camping trip. Also try a google search on kayak camping and read through some forums. Forums are a good source for things like specific campsites or other river characteristics and good equipment to use. You might also want to check out the website for the agency that governs the river you will be on to get information about river flows. For example, the Sabine is managed but the Sabine River Authority. But perhaps the tool I used the most was Google maps. I spent hours looking at the river to scout for good campsites, landmarks, creeks, entry points, exit points, measuring distances, etc. I mapped what I found to my GPS. Hopefully this helps. Good luck planning your trip.
Great video. The Sabine River is a very beautiful body of water. I’m ready to go for a few days my self me and some buddies plan on it pretty quick. Are you from around the area ?
Nate, thanks for watching and for your comments. You are right, the Sabine is beautiful. Hopefully you and your buddies can get out there soon. I live in Houston but own a lake house in the area so spend a lot of time out there.
Awesome trip, my husband and I may try this trip one day. We loved seeing so many sandbars and the isolation. We live about 25miles east of the 190 bridge where you took out. We just started kayak fishing about 4yrs ago, but had a 3 yr break. We are planning to get back out there and hopefully plan a shorter trip than yours. The river was so calm on your trip. Gorgeous sandbars! When was this trip taken? What month?
Kelly, thanks for watching and for the kind words. I took the trip over Memorial Day Weekend (late May). There is a take out (small boat ramp) at mile 29 on the Louisiana side. You can see it on Google Maps but you have to zoom in pretty close. It's just a bit under 2 miles after Bayou Anacoco on Palmer Lake Road. Here are the coordinates: 30.845067, -93.567302. When I do this trip again, that is where I will take out. That makes the trip 2 nights/3 days on the river. I will still paddle 11-12 miles on days 1 and 2 which would leave 6-8 miles on day 3. If you want an overnight trip that is pretty easy, check out my Angelina River video. 16 total miles with really nice Corps of Engineers free (reservation required though) campgrounds on the river. So I do 10 miles on day 1, stay the night on the river, and then 6 miles on day 2. The put in is at the Hwy 63 bridge that crosses the Angelina and the take out is at Martin Dies State Park which is about 15 miles west of Jasper, TX on Hwy 190. I don't think it's quite as nice or remote as the Sabine but it is shorter and still very enjoyable. The Angelina also doesn't fluctuate as much as the Sabine. This isn't too far from you either. Hopefully this helps. Good luck with your re-entry into kayaking.
Their are some monster gators In there too. I seem them all the time bowfishing.
Recon Scout, I would imagine there are some big gators on this river and I was hoping I might see a gator or 2 but didn't see any. Maybe next time.
Hello this was an awesome video you put together. I really enjoyed watching this video. I love kayak camping it is so awesome. Man I can't believe how big Sandbar were and how many you passed. It's always fun when you have to take shelter on thunderstorms it does test your skills. Sorry to hear about the Sun burn you got on your feet but I like your idea. Every year I get sunburned really really bad on my feet from kayaking. I have big very very wide feet sz15 6 EEEEEE wide with very fat wide toe that are equally straight across making my foot very very extremely wide. With my toes being straight across it makes the foot 6 1/2 inches wide from my big toe to my little toe and they do not make a shoe , sock , or boot that wide enough for my foot. It does not help to have fat wide toes to go with it so I am barefooted 👣95% of the time. Going 3 days barefooted 👣 was awesome man less wear and tear on your sandals. I need to do a kayak trip down this section of river since it is Barefoot👣 friendly. I like that because most places that I go to I have to walk all over top of rocks which is not comfortable being Barefooted 👣. It really do sucks having very very extremely wide foot with fat wide toes. I can't say nothing when they call me " Bigfoot ". Thank you for sharing this awesome video man I really appreciate it.
Mack, thanks for watching and commenting. Sorry to hear about your feet problems but it sounds like you aren't letting it keep you from doing what you enjoy. Go get on the river, I'm sure you will love it.
@@wanderbynature2508 thank you I really appreciate that. Yes it really does sucks having a extremely wide foot and embarrassing too. Having an extremely wide foot causes so many problems that you would never think of like #1. I wanted to buy a sit-in kayak for kayak camping and got my foot stuck in the kayak and they almost called 911 to come cut my foot out of the brand new kayak #2. Having a guy take a picture of your foot in flip-flops because both of my little toes on each foot hanging off the footbed of the flip flop because of my foot being extremely wide. But yes you are correct I do not let it try to stop me I'm kayaking.
Thanks for sharing your trip. We live further up the Sabine and have been thinking about kayaking as a hobby. Also, interesting to see how much the water level can change over a 12 hour period. Did you encounter any obstructions on the river along the way or challenging sections?
Josh, thanks for watching. I was surprised by the change in water levels also. Not a big deal, just have to know and account for it. I did not encounter any obstacles or challenging sections. This is a great trip for just meandering down the river and enjoying what it has to offer. If you are looking for a little gentler river, check out the Angelina below Sam Rayburn. It's not too far from you. It doesn't offer the abundant sandbars but does have some nice Corps of Engineers campsites. You can check out the video I made canoeing down the Angelina at the following link: ruclips.net/video/AxKkKiQA9WI/видео.html
I’m further up also...Big sandy/Winona area...much different terrain on this part of the river
Excellent I might have to do the same.
Go for it!
I’m planning on doing this soon but am new to it.
How many miles did you travel in a days session?
Tweekachu, thanks for watching and commenting. I paddled 11-12 miles per day on days 1-3 and then about 6 miles on day 4. That covered 40 miles from the Hwy 63 put-in to the Hwy 190 take-out. There is another take-out at mile 29 which would allow you to make this a 3 day trip with 11-12 miles on days 1-2 and then 6-8 miles on day 3. That is what I will do next time I do this trip. Good luck and have fun.
Great video! What camera are you using here? Thanks!
S.J. Owens, thanks for watching and commenting. I was using a GoPro Hero 8 with a modpod. The modpod has a slightly better microphone but also has an external charge port so that I can plug the camera into a battery pack and leave it on and running for extended periods without having to change the battery.
Is it better to go down the Sabine River or the Brazos River? And I really really enjoyed this video a lot may I request a map of where you put in and got out pretty please
Richard, thanks for watching and for commenting. I have not paddled the Brazos but the sections of river I see around here don't look too appealing. However, I think there are sections up river in central Texas that look good. I don't have a map but I can give you specific directions. You can easily see all of this on Google Maps. From Jasper, TX, take Hwy 63 east, through Burkeville, and the river is about 10 miles of Burkeville. I floated 40 miles to the bridge at Hwy 190 which is in Bon Wier, TX, about 25 miles east of Jasper on Hwy 190. There is another take out at mile 29 on the Louisiana side at the following coordinates: 30.844961865606468, -93.56712527292234. I have not used this take out before so you will have to look on Google Maps to see exactly how to get there. I hope this helps. Good luck planning your trip.
@@wanderbynature2508 you’re awesome and thank you so very very much
We do the trip from the Possum Kingdom Dam down to the Dark Valley Bridge. There are lots of people on the weekend so go during the week if you can. There is a canoe and kayak rental at Dark Valley called Rochelle’s. They will move your vehicle to their place at the take out for a small fee but it will be pretty safe there. I’ve also gone from there to the 180 bridge west of Mineral Wells. Plan on doing the rest of the trip from John Graves’ book Goodbye to A River.
Wow i live right next to the river! Where did ya start from?
Ragin Redneck, thanks for watching and commenting. I started at the Hwy 63 bridge.
Cool i live about 2 miles from that bridge on the Louisiana side!
What tarp did you use? Thanks
See my other response.
I have had that same sunburn on my ankles…
Ha. It's no good is it?
Pretty blistered!
OK question we are planning on doing this trip memorial day weekend, we have a way to put in and when we get to the take out points in Maryville Louisiana is there some sort of service that will drive us back to the car?
Richard, thanks for watching. The only outfitter that I am aware of in this area is Tack-A-Paw Outfitters (www.tackapaw.com). Also, just a suggestion, but I would recommend that you have your shuttle service meet you at the take-out and take you, your kayak, and your gear to the put-in. That way your car is waiting for you at the take-out when you get there. Good luck with your trip.
@@wanderbynature2508 very awesome thank you so much
From 60 three, up to THE recreation just below the reservoir, by how far is that?
I would say roughly 10 miles to the dam and around 15 miles to the Spillway Channel Rec Area.
What kayak did you use? Any recommendations?
Javier, thanks for watching. This kayak is an Ocean Kayak Malibu 2 XL. This is a tandem kayak but has a seat position and footwells in the middle for kayaking solo. As far as a recommendation, I have an Ocean Kayak Trident 13 Angler on my wish list. It is fast and stable, set up very well for fishing with lots of storage for camping.
Next time use mud to cover sunburn, it blocks sun from further damage
Great idea! I will have to remember that next time.
Any tree knocks or whoops in the night anywhere .??
Bigfoot21, no tree knocks or whoops in the night but being alone in a tent in the middle of nowhere can be a bit unnerving.
This is the fun type of social distancing...
Right you are sir!
Ever any problems with property owners? Or do sandbars not count somehow?
Charlie, thanks for watching. The sandbars are considered part of the river bed so no issues with landowners.
You need to be careful going out there alone in East Texas, there’s a lot of Sasquatch in those woods with a bad attitude, keep your eyes open out there and listen for their wood knocks and woops and screams, if you start hearing strange noises there’s most likely a group of them very close to you and you should just move on and do not engage or try to investigate the noises, they are known to be very dangerous in that area.
All Things Paranormal, thanks for watching and for the words of wisdom. I am well aware of the bad things in the woods. Fortunately, I did not hear any whooping and screaming on this trip so felt comfortable continuing on.
@@wanderbynature2508 that’s good that you know what’s out there in your area and know what to listen for incase you come across them, much respect to you, stay safe and keep enjoying the great outdoors.
Any good hammock camping sites?
Dewayne, thanks for watching. There are probably some decent places to hang a hammock on some of the sand bars but to be honest, using a hammock would present some challenges. You could find at least one good sized tree on most sand bars but finding 2 that are the right distance apart would be iffy. That would leave you with finding some type of strong, rigid secondary post and rigging it with sand anchors or other ways to secure it that would require some extra effort. If you are up to the task, you could probably make it work although I would imagine that this wouldn't be ideal for hammock camping. On a slightly different note, check out my video on the Angelina River. That section has free (have to reserve though) designated sites full of trees that would be great for hammock camping. You can see that video at the following link: ruclips.net/video/AxKkKiQA9WI/видео.html
1. That first fish you caught was definitely a large mouth and definitely undersized. 2. Channel catfish don’t have “toxin” on their fins, they have some bacteria that can cause discomfort but no toxins of any kind. Google is free dude.
Winn to Reel, thanks for watching and commenting. The largemouth and what I call a Kentucky bass are often difficult to tell apart. I checked the jawline pretty carefully and am pretty sure the first one I caught and kept was a Kentucky. As for the catfish, if you research it on Google you will find that their fins do have a toxin. I can tell you from experience that it is quite painful.
@@wanderbynature2508 in Texas that’s a large mouth regardless of strain there is a size limit and you need to do more research Texas and Louisiana both have websites for you to reference before you travel here to break our laws. There is no recognized “Kentucky” bass species. And finally the species of catfish you caught is specifically a channel catfish and while other catfish in parts of the world have some sort of toxin, that species in fact does not. Again google is free and please do more research before traveling and spreading misinformation.
Winn to Reel, you seem offended by the fact that I enjoyed a river in "your" state. I'm not sure why. I am from Texas and live in East Texas so didn't travel to break anyone's laws. Anyway, what I call a Kentucky bass is recognized as a spotted bass and is indeed a different species with different regulations. They are counted as part of the 5 bass limit but there is no size minimum. I'm pulling this directly from the TPWD website. I didn't break any laws in keeping that fish. I would encourage you to look into it more yourself. We will just have to agree to disagree on the channel catfish not having toxin. My research and experience shows otherwise.
where is the put in location? Is that south Texas?
Daniel, thanks for watching and commenting. This is in deep East Texas. On a map, look for the town of Jasper, TX and take Highway 63 northeast toward Burkeville for about 30 miles to get to the put in point.
What takeout was the paddle left at?
Looks like Google Maps now has this labeled as Sabine River Boat Launch. Here are the coordinates: 30.845064990198363, -93.56731856973147.
@@wanderbynature2508 thanks!
Nice vid. Where was your put in and take out? A buddy and i are looking to do this in Nov. did you like your route?
Perfdavid, thanks for watching. I put in at the Hwy 63 bridge on the Texas side. It's steep but easy enough in a canoe or kayak. The dirt road getting in would probably require 4WD if there has been rain. I took out at the Hwy 190 bridge on the Texas side which is a nice, sandy boat ramp that is easy to get in and out. Total trip was 40 miles. I liked the route but found another nice, sandy boat ramp on the Louisiana side at mile 29 which is probably where I would take out next time. That would make it a 3-day trip doing 11-12 miles on day 1 and 2 and then 6-8 miles on day 3. The boat ramp is hard to see on Google maps. It's just a bit under 2 miles after Bayou Anacoco on Palmer Lake Road. Here are the coordinates: 30.845067, -93.567302. Hopefully that helps. Good luck with your trip.
Do you prefer sit on kayaks ?
I do prefer the sit-on-top kayaks. I don't have to worry about water getting into the kayak. Many still have hatches with storage underneath that stays very dry. The main downside is that you will get wet even if just a little bit but in the warmer months it doesn't really matter too much and I just use waders in the colder months.
What tarp were you using?
Jeff, my tarp is a 10x12 silnylon tarp I bought at Campmor.com. I think that tarp is around $120. It comes with grommets but I sewed nylon tape around the border and also added nylon tape loops as grommets don't tend to hold up very well. However, if I were to buy a tarp today, no question I would buy a CookeCustomSewing 1.1 oz. silnylon Tundra tarp. I'm just waiting for the one I have know to die so I have an excuse to buy a Tundra tarp. They are professionally made with loops around the border and along both centerlines in addition to a center pole pocket. They come in a variety of sizes and colors. A 10x12 will cost you about about $210. I hope that helps. Good luck with your purchase.
Did you see many alligators on the river?
I did not see any gators on this trip. I have seen them on other rivers in East Texas and found them to very shy and reclusive. Once they see you they bolt.
@@wanderbynature2508 yeah I’ve also seen them on the Neches. Just always cautious about any 15 foot monsters deep in the wilderness when I go to those secluded rivers 😅
What time of year was this ?
Memorial Day Weekend so late May.
take me lol
It is fun, no doubt.
hello from New Zealand..
Hello Ken. Thanks for watching. It's awesome that someone from New Zealand is watching my videos.
What tarp did you use? Thanks
Javier, my tarp is a 10x12 silnylon tarp I bought at Campmor.com. I think that tarp is around $120. It comes with grommets but I sewed nylon tape around the border and also added nylon tape loops as grommets don't tend to hold up very well. However, if I were to buy a tarp today, no question I would buy a CookeCustomSewing 1.1 oz. silnylon Tundra tarp. I'm just waiting for the one I have know to die so I have an excuse to buy a Tundra tarp. They are professionally made with loops around the border and along both centerlines in addition to a center pole pocket. They come in a variety of sizes and colors. A 10x12 will cost you about about $210. I hope that helps. Good luck with your purchase.