4-Day Whitewater Fishing Adventure on Petawawa River

Max and I head back to the Petawawa River in Algonquin Provincial Park for some Musky fishing and a shot at Redemption
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  • @Sheltonism
    @Sheltonism11 ай бұрын

    You should drill holes in the bottom of your canoe, so the water can drain out. Check back for more helpful tips.

  • @Virginia-ev8qg

    @Virginia-ev8qg

    11 ай бұрын

    That's a joke right?

  • @Sheltonism

    @Sheltonism

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Virginia-ev8qg You had to ask?? lol

  • @SoapDispenzer

    @SoapDispenzer

    9 ай бұрын

    Hmm, I tried this and I seem to be at the bottom of the lake, any suggestions where I went wrong?

  • @Sheltonism

    @Sheltonism

    9 ай бұрын

    How BIG did you make the holes...? @@SoapDispenzer

  • @_md______

    @_md______

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@SoapDispenzerif you drilled left, you would have a submarine, if you drilled right, you would still have a canoe

  • @dolanske
    @dolanske11 ай бұрын

    One of my favorite YT channels. I hope you never stop traveling and sharing it with us

  • @samfallon7071

    @samfallon7071

    11 ай бұрын

    Wish it was me

  • @maximbudnick
    @maximbudnick11 ай бұрын

    REDEMPTION!!!😂 What a great trip

  • @dthomas4087

    @dthomas4087

    11 ай бұрын

    I thought it was the Baird brothers, but the younger version. Great job Max, I hope to see something on your channel too.

  • @useriskindasus

    @useriskindasus

    11 ай бұрын

    When are you uploading your perspective max?? Want to see that high five in your perspective😂😂

  • @maximbudnick

    @maximbudnick

    11 ай бұрын

    @@useriskindasus haha don't worry - it's coming

  • @Sean5640

    @Sean5640

    11 ай бұрын

    Max who’s the older brother ?

  • @FoundPonds

    @FoundPonds

    11 ай бұрын

    @@maximbudnick Older and wiser 🤨

  • @benbeauchamp16
    @benbeauchamp1611 ай бұрын

    This is a perfect trip in my opinion… the scenery, whitewater play, good fishing, brotherhood and the video quality, just perfect.

  • @XanderBudnick

    @XanderBudnick

    11 ай бұрын

    Beautiful river and indeed a perfect all around trip

  • @LostLakes
    @LostLakes11 ай бұрын

    High octane eppy, action packed. Great edit and changes of pace throughout. I love how Max is quoting Poe all profound and you're like "the call of the void" as though you've ever read Poe and know it word for word 😂

  • @XanderBudnick

    @XanderBudnick

    11 ай бұрын

    Thought I knew what he was talking about. Once again I had no idea

  • @Myhandle306
    @Myhandle30611 ай бұрын

    Best content on KZread. Xander never fails. The amount of time you put into filming/editing puts you miles above the rest.

  • @thomaswhite8814
    @thomaswhite881411 ай бұрын

    Great video as always Xander! I think I speak for a lot of your viewers when I say I'd love to see a gear video from you in the future. You're my favorite camping/outdoorsman KZreadr to watch, thanks for the upload!

  • @castle228
    @castle22811 ай бұрын

    Nice trip with Max. And what a giant Musky! Beautiful waters. Thanks for taking us along!

  • @XanderBudnick

    @XanderBudnick

    11 ай бұрын

    thanks or watching :D

  • @lanesworld4000
    @lanesworld400011 ай бұрын

    ❤ Great to see the Toyota still going strong. That was a Hellava road trip 😮

  • @omerkhan2879
    @omerkhan287911 ай бұрын

    This man will be one of those people who will be absolutely happy in their last moments....because they have smashed life and at the end of the day he is happy....honestly Xander i want u to live as long as the existence of this world just so that i can escape my life and watch ur videos ❤

  • @rogue9367
    @rogue936711 ай бұрын

    Love the Brother Relationship. The amount of time that you guys spend together shows how much you both are close to each other

  • @MM-yy9us
    @MM-yy9usКүн бұрын

    Dam this brings back memories, actually did it once years and years ago! Did most of the rapids while a beginner except for the tough ones; need to ask my brother which ones we did he might remember. Amazing video to watch, great job!!!

  • @kylemacajaca
    @kylemacajaca11 ай бұрын

    Love these videos I've actually used a few to fall asleep. They're so peaceful

  • @khalidmanji2125
    @khalidmanji212511 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the amazing videos, Xander. I did a series of canoe trips throughout Ontario ranging from 4 days to 50 days over the span of 7 years. My summers are now occupied by university and so I am unable to canoe trip anymore. Your videos provide me with a piece of nostalgia. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @johnniejumper9810
    @johnniejumper981011 ай бұрын

    Your a peaceful soul my brother 🙏 You released that fish without measuring or weighing. No comparing or competing ❤ wow , stay golden Pony Boy 😂

  • @corysimp

    @corysimp

    11 ай бұрын

    Well said, brotha

  • @vvgmhod4
    @vvgmhod411 ай бұрын

    Terrific video. I especially enjoy the extra quiet interludes which contrast exquisitely with the hectic rapids. Appreciate all the work that you invest in creating these videos, especially now that I am no longer able to get on the water myself.

  • @paddlehooked4687
    @paddlehooked468711 ай бұрын

    Damn, that Muskie was the cherry on top of a sweet trip.

  • @davewinch7677
    @davewinch767711 ай бұрын

    What an awesome trip, you and Max are a great team.

  • @PaddleTV
    @PaddleTV7 ай бұрын

    Love how you captured this adventure! One of my favourite trips in the world... Great job!

  • @Barret-paddles
    @Barret-paddles11 ай бұрын

    Another great trip with the Budnick bros! Thanks so much and happy to view the redemption tour 💜 Barret

  • @julienvelvet
    @julienvelvet4 ай бұрын

    XANDER I GREW up in this area, you are bringing back so many memories. I wish I was back there. I enjoy your content, though I admit I am a little jealous. Five of five rating!

  • @lennartdr7898
    @lennartdr789811 ай бұрын

    nice to see that old patches is still serving you well

  • @legs_11.82
    @legs_11.8211 ай бұрын

    You're great. Thanks for the videos.

  • @icebabysnocain
    @icebabysnocain11 ай бұрын

    I see you're back to paddling the blue mule. So good to have a reliable brother to fish and camp with.We are comunicators so company is wonderful. Good video. Pax.

  • @blood-sweat-beers
    @blood-sweat-beers11 ай бұрын

    Trip like this at the top of the bucket list.

  • @michaelhudecek2778
    @michaelhudecek277811 ай бұрын

    Great video!! 😊😊

  • @skmarrama
    @skmarrama11 ай бұрын

    Amazing trip! It's fun watching you guys take a risk and come out ahead. Each time you use your canoes, you get better and better on these rapids, learn from your mistakes. So glad you're able to take us along!

  • @jameshenry3802
    @jameshenry380211 ай бұрын

    Dragonfly's are a symbol of change, adaptability and self realization. Totally appropriate for this video I think. 😁

  • @BogWraith1
    @BogWraith111 ай бұрын

    Just love all yours & Max's videos, but my favourites are when you two are along together. The love & respect you Bro's have for each other is palpable. So nice to see you guys @Algonquin Park. It was a yearly destination for me and my 3 friends back in the 70's and early 80's. I miss it very much and am thankful that you bring us all along on your trips!❤

  • @trudiswanson9855
    @trudiswanson985511 ай бұрын

    That was amazing! The size of that thing!! And a busy beaver. Woooha, those rapids were exciting!! T.

  • @angelcerna2103
    @angelcerna210311 ай бұрын

    I could watch these all day

  • @ilhamtlam5250
    @ilhamtlam525011 ай бұрын

    What a channel ❤ I hope you will use the camera drone ,that we can enjoy nature with you more

  • @dashybaby255
    @dashybaby25511 ай бұрын

    So glad you could capture the joy of catching a big fish!

  • @MultiHaxzors
    @MultiHaxzors11 ай бұрын

    It's nice to see blue skies in Ontario again! I hope the haze starts disipate after the rain.

  • @nathanenglish3474
    @nathanenglish347411 ай бұрын

    Hi from Newcastle, England. Love your videos alot❤️

  • @danjonmills

    @danjonmills

    11 ай бұрын

    Howay the lads!

  • @herschelbrown2944
    @herschelbrown294411 ай бұрын

    Your channel which I've recently discovered and binged gives me a lot of solace and comfort. I have more thoughts, but thank you so much.

  • @KimberLefaye
    @KimberLefaye11 ай бұрын

    It makes my day when I wake up to a new Budnick adventure! 😊

  • @arenado85
    @arenado8511 ай бұрын

    Amazed by the quality of videos…well done and keep up the great content!!! First of many future posts.

  • @brianshutter6657
    @brianshutter665711 ай бұрын

    I love watching videos of you and your brother together! (Who am I kidding...I love all your video!) Especially the ones with another pair of brothers, too...I call them " the Grizzly Bairds! " I think you boys all have great futures that I can't wait to watch! I'm hooked for life!

  • @crazyjoelowe
    @crazyjoelowe11 ай бұрын

    Redemption, a monster musky and another trip with Xander, Max and Patches 😁. Today is a good day -- thanks for that!

  • @AnglingUpNorth
    @AnglingUpNorth11 ай бұрын

    Amazing video Xander! Thanks for handling that Muskie with care and keeping it in the net until you quickly handled it for a photo. Refreshing to see proper fish handling from a non-Muskie angler. Great video

  • @pria7538
    @pria753811 ай бұрын

    Xander!! Haven't watched this one yet, but will before the day is over. I always do. Just seeing your notification brings a ridiculous amount of smiles to my face!!! You are all that! From WA state, with ❤

  • @zask0
    @zask011 ай бұрын

    That climb in a crocs is the best 😀

  • @jamieporter6305
    @jamieporter630511 ай бұрын

    Outstanding trip. Thanks!

  • @beanrazor3289
    @beanrazor328910 ай бұрын

    what a fun experience to share. Love it

  • @jeremiahallyn4603
    @jeremiahallyn460311 ай бұрын

    Bro, that fish was epic!! Congrats on catching that beast 🤙🐟

  • @williamleopold507
    @williamleopold50711 ай бұрын

    Great trip , thanks for sharing !

  • @annemarieacosta8775
    @annemarieacosta877511 ай бұрын

    What an awesome trip with your brother ! You're fearless with those rapids !!! I saw John did a canoe trip , glad he's back making videos.

  • @XanderBudnick

    @XanderBudnick

    11 ай бұрын

    Agreed. Him and I have a trip coming up together too :)

  • @martwilman
    @martwilman9 ай бұрын

    Great video, thanks Xander. Good to see the back and forth with your brother, good entertainment. Keep them coming! 😊

  • @chrisdowns422
    @chrisdowns42211 ай бұрын

    That muskie action was awesome.

  • @WindWaterandPine
    @WindWaterandPine11 ай бұрын

    So considerate of you to compliment me on my Petawawa video right before you absolutely blew it out of the water, haha. What an awesome trip to do with your bro and a totally respectable line down Rollway! The Natch is truly a special place and you captured that.

  • @XanderBudnick

    @XanderBudnick

    11 ай бұрын

    haha, loved the video,, just happened to stumble upon it as I was editing, Thoroughly enjoyed it

  • @onewayreef5443
    @onewayreef544311 ай бұрын

    My favourite on YT Great video on this 😊😍

  • @gadoosher
    @gadoosher11 ай бұрын

    That experience bit by Max was spot on. Had originally wanted to comment how happy I am for you Xander seeing you come so far in the canoe, and it just tied in perfectly. I'm self teaching myself a new career right now and it can be daunting at times, but I try to think where I'll be in a week, month, year etc. Killer as always.

  • @Virginia-ev8qg
    @Virginia-ev8qg11 ай бұрын

    The misty mornings were so beautiful!! The muskie was a monster. Interesting species...apex predators, very slow growing, sometimes hunt in packs. Great video as always Xander! ❤

  • @jameshenry3802
    @jameshenry380211 ай бұрын

    Xander, henceforth known as the Muskey master. 🐟🎣

  • @heyitsnick6648
    @heyitsnick664811 ай бұрын

    The water is SO clear. Nature is really beautiful

  • @JiP-lq8vk
    @JiP-lq8vk11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Xander, you upload in a good timing.

  • @patrickbarrett1220
    @patrickbarrett122011 ай бұрын

    I usually really like the videos. But I LOVED this one. Made me happy while watching Xander’s successes. Looked like an awesome trip!!

  • @jackphillips1383
    @jackphillips138311 ай бұрын

    Brothers on a epic trip in beautiful country. 🙌🙌🙌

  • @slowridephotographyadventu6850
    @slowridephotographyadventu685011 ай бұрын

    Really really good 👍 You and Max will relive these adventures many times when you're on the porch a rockin' You boys are living life right 😀

  • @janevalentine6391
    @janevalentine63919 ай бұрын

    FUN, BEAUTIFUL trip!

  • @terrymayberry
    @terrymayberry11 ай бұрын

    Great episode! My wife and I really look forward to your adventures. Thanks, Xander!

  • @gregsoto2679
    @gregsoto267911 ай бұрын

    Great trip report. 🎉 on the giant Muskie and conquering the rapids.

  • @crispy63
    @crispy6311 ай бұрын

    You nailed it…awesome vid

  • @jirarataksornwan410
    @jirarataksornwan41011 ай бұрын

    I'm always watching from 🇹🇭 Thailand. ❤️ love you guy. GOD BLESS YOU.

  • @pluemo
    @pluemo11 ай бұрын

    What a trip, love your content so much. always feels like im there with you.

  • @orionwilkie9113
    @orionwilkie91134 ай бұрын

    What a amazing video of this section of the Petawawa river, I swear the Lake Travers to Lake McManus route is one of the best trips the park has to offer. Thank you for giving me a way to enjoy the park in the winter:)

  • @chielkoning8119
    @chielkoning811911 ай бұрын

    Nice video again, no noncence , love it

  • @xoMishkaa
    @xoMishkaa11 ай бұрын

    Exhilarating! Love that Max was able to get long distance shots of you running those rapids. In the canoe shots it doesn't seem that intense, but when he zoomed out WOW! Way scarier looking lol

  • @MHarenArt
    @MHarenArt11 ай бұрын

    Ya!! You guys nailed it!!

  • @therealwrld8583
    @therealwrld858311 ай бұрын

    You’re my favorite YT channel, when I get anxiety you help so much

  • @X-Seven7
    @X-Seven711 ай бұрын

    You gotta explore everywhere man, Love the cinematography in your latest videos!

  • @f.rodriguez8852
    @f.rodriguez885211 ай бұрын

    I luv your adventures Xander they are always amazing!

  • @jacobtheodoredemafeliz6163
    @jacobtheodoredemafeliz616311 ай бұрын

    Another video to make me feel at peace again. Thanks, man!

  • @user-bk1kk9tl9b
    @user-bk1kk9tl9b10 ай бұрын

    Very impressive! Good job!

  • @janetwhite3768
    @janetwhite376811 ай бұрын

    Y’all did it…..the whole trip was amazing! 😊

  • @barbaralockett2956
    @barbaralockett295611 ай бұрын

    Great job Xander, I think you redeemed yourself, I enjoy your adventures, keep them coming, much love❤

  • @MadisonClysdalee
    @MadisonClysdalee11 ай бұрын

    That's it, I'm learning to fish

  • @squids432
    @squids43211 ай бұрын

    Classic Xander.👍Great. Nice fish! Looking forward to the next.😊

  • @graemewilson1726
    @graemewilson172611 ай бұрын

    Wow some epic scenery

  • @sstorm66
    @sstorm6611 ай бұрын

    Awesome trip, Scenery there is so beautiful. Keep it up.

  • @russellrebholz412
    @russellrebholz41211 ай бұрын

    As always you have made another amazing trip and video thank you

  • @BCBoatsAndCanoes
    @BCBoatsAndCanoes11 ай бұрын

    Thank you, and your brother. Awesome video.

  • @japoc
    @japoc11 ай бұрын

    Man that autofocus from the A7IV at 19:50 is doing amazing! Perfectly switching between Max and Xander at the right time.

  • @SkatersRaidsHD
    @SkatersRaidsHD11 ай бұрын

    Always a good day when Xander uploads love to get brought on these adventures keep it up!

  • @JimBairdAdventurer
    @JimBairdAdventurer11 ай бұрын

    Rollway is always a sight to see. Nice job on getting down it with the open side up!...oh, an the Muskie, seems like you can't not catch one on that river.

  • @XanderBudnick

    @XanderBudnick

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks man, gotta love that river. It's a special place

  • @PocketKnivesBlog
    @PocketKnivesBlog11 ай бұрын

    Love every second!!! TY!!

  • @rigcustoms5994
    @rigcustoms599411 ай бұрын

    So great to see you evolve dude! Keep it up!

  • @cliffordwright342
    @cliffordwright34211 ай бұрын

    Amazing adventure Xander glad the fishing was good and your white water has sure improved. Dreamt video I thoroughly enjoyed it

  • @bradlafferty
    @bradlafferty11 ай бұрын

    Great set up of those Rapids shots! Appreciate all that work, it really makes the video!

  • @katiebristow5076
    @katiebristow507611 ай бұрын

    that truck is so rad i'm so jealous

  • @cherylsibson2529
    @cherylsibson252911 ай бұрын

    glad you had an epic trip!

  • @John.boreham
    @John.boreham11 ай бұрын

    Yes ! , with good ol' faithful " patches " saw that right off the get go , no new canoe in there ...yet lol

  • @jayonthebeat572
    @jayonthebeat57210 ай бұрын

    Badass video !! Can’t wait to see the rest you posted.

  • @metalmohawkmadness
    @metalmohawkmadness11 ай бұрын

    Nice job boys. Making it look easy.

  • @dalbert4991
    @dalbert499111 ай бұрын

    Looks like an awesome trip.

  • @chrisleehardy
    @chrisleehardy11 ай бұрын

    That Musky is GINORMOUS, nice catch dude!

  • @wendelclements6448
    @wendelclements644811 ай бұрын

    Xan I waiting for your videos. Your content is awesome You always challenger yourself and that’s what motivates me. Love seeing you and max togethere

  • @pamelabriegel6438
    @pamelabriegel64387 ай бұрын

    Great to watch.

  • @markcummings6856
    @markcummings685611 ай бұрын

    The “A” Team. Wow, what a great trip. I hope you go to that magical spot for many years to come. The Budnick spot.