Ep:30 The Great Loop on a Shanty Boat | "Meandering toward Mobile" | Time out of Mind
Howdy! Fellow adventurers. In this episode, Wavey and I finally reach Mobile Bay. The Tombigbee waterway is a long and wild part of the Great Loop...I hope we show you a little of its essence.
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Bobby's Fish Camp Video.
Context: We've been told by many people over the years, "Stop at Bobby's Fish Camp..." so we finally did. We did what we always do, stretch our legs, look around, take pictures and video of interesting stuff. 20 minutes later, we called the number on the door to buy some gas. This is when (don't know his name, don't care) comes barreling down the hill on his side-by-side
"Quit fiddle-fucking around and get your gas!" (his words) still not completely repelled from the place, I asked, "How much is it a gallon?" His reply, "I don't know!" then proceeded up the hill. This is more/less where the video starts. I've been told that Bobby's daughter inherited the place, and they really don't want to run it anymore. His crap insta-attitude was probably from watching Wavey and I on cameras while he had Duck Dynasty reruns to watch. The days of Bobby's Fish Camp as a must stop for loopers I'm sorry to say are over. You've been warned.
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--Brenton and Wavey
I don’t know how I tripped on your channel but I’m so glad I did because I’m really enjoying it. I am making that trip vicariously with you!
Welcome. I'm glad you found us ;)
You and wavey seem to always find a good hearted person along the way to help you out with gas or shopping. Godspeed and I look forward to your next video. Thanks.
You're a lot like me. I can always find a friend, and it is good to be in America!❤
There's good ppl still out there brother 😊👍👍
Love your videos. The kindness of strangers give us hope that the country is kinder that some would have us think. We look forward to more adventures to come.
Wavy cracks me up. She is so spoiled. 😂
The most!! ;)
I live 20 mins from mobile, Al., I wish I knew when you were coming through, I would have picked you and Wavey up and bought you dinner.
That would have been cool ;)
Me too! We could have had lunch.
Poor baby. I❤ Beagles.😎😎
Malcolm's a goodun. Ain't many like him anymore sadly. Yea those ships and tugs showing up all at once would've made me nervous. Thanks for sharing man, be safe!
That was a traffic jam happening in slow motion ,)
That’s my dad and he’s always tried to set a good example for me to go bye hard to beat a good ole country boy but we’re few. And far between now days seems like
@@Dirtysouthadventures. I was hoping he's still watching ;) I hope he's happy with this episode. Please say hello and thank you again.
@Dirtysouthadventures. I know it. He reminds me of my pawpaw. Never in a hurry, always willing to help the next person. Although it's becoming outdated I've taught my children the same values and morals as he did me. Like you said, we're few and far between but not gone.
@@jasonalvey3194 ain’t no doubt my buddy and nope he’s never in a rush now days there’s still a few like him in Jackson Alabama but not many not many anywhere I don’t know what happend but definitely not proud of the world we live in now days it’s so hard to help or trust people now days you can get robbed or killed just trying to help somebody they do setups now days just to rob you and stuff
I am always amazed at the quality of the video taken with your phone. Even on the big screen it is so real. Good editing too.
Thank you so much Malcolm for helping our friends get gas and supplies! That means a lot! That storm was so scary looking! You guys are something else, Capn Brenton and First Mate Wavey! Your videos are always so much fun! Big hugs from me and the kitties!
Thank you Eva :) I always publish these videos and think "people are going to think this is boring." Then I get positive feedback, and it keeps me going;) Matt's video today was hilarious. "David Lee Roth..." blahahahaha
You’re the Hitchcock of the waterways, Brenton! Good stuff! And Matt was hilarious, as always. Have you watched any of the mudflood stuff out there…like Jon Levi? I don’t trip on it anymore…but it sure is interesting. Some of that stuff you see on the banks through your travels looks like there’s way more to the story. Big hugs to you and Wavey from me and the kitties. @@backwatersandbackroads
@evawinchester6122 Eva, I've only heard Matt talk about it (the way he does) ;) The impossible architecture is the one that gets me. No way some of those buildings and structures were built by humans. What do you think?
That I-65 bridge with the 2 big arches is affectionately known by the truckers as the Dolly Parton bridge! 😀
Love it! ;)
13 ft of water right in that bend is prime cat fishing opportunities. We need to talk catfishing Captain. Hehe. Get you a cut bream or piece of raw chicken and put it on a #6 circle hook. It will set itself. Use a 30 pound mono leader (about 12 inches) and a 4 oz flat slip weight above a strong barrel swivel. A basic Carolina rig on steroids! Finally attach a bell to your rod (or limb line) and go nap with the beagle. When the dinner bell rings, dinner is served!!! Thanks as always. I'm always happy when you post Brenton. Good stuff brother. God bless ya! 🐟🐟🐟
I can't for the life of me figure out why I'm not fishing more on this adventure. "Dinner bell" I love it! ;)
@@backwatersandbackroadsRight on man. I hear ya. Could seem like borderline work to the average shanty boat Captain but the way you eviscerated those squirrels, I'm not thinking that's gonna be a problem. Lol. If you ever decide to drop a line you can always look back here cause this setup ⬆️⬆️⬆️ will straight catch em! 😎🤙
@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures on it brother ;)
Nothing better fresh cat fish and eggs mmmm
Now that is the life 😊
man, id be dropping some catfish lines off the boat tied up to the railing and waking up to catfish on the lines and have some free supper every night!
hello from the quiet Ozarks Brenton! Another video of value. hope your well and enjoying your journey in Gods variety creation and the awesome people on the way to give a helping hand. tight lines and bent poles with following seas
Good to see you ;) welcome home
Damn, Brenton. That lil' dog sure did love you! You must have what they call "animal magnetism." Now, if you could just get it workin' for the two-legged ladies.
Wavey does love me...the human ladies don't;) But here's the big open secret, they don't love any of us. They love what we can do for them....and since I'm doing doing anything with my life that benefits them, well...you understand;) Hence a dog that loves me
Another great video! So nice of you to treat Malcolm to $20 of gasoline and a nice steak for driving you around. Good to know about having no cell signal in some areas. I've become so accustomed to distractions.. but like you say, that's a good time to read a book . Personally, I would just say screw it and pay the piper at a marina to get my fuel. Love these 30 minutes long videos and looking forward to the next one
Thank you Karen ;) I'll keep them longer. One thing I didn't even understand until this adventure, you have to get off the boat and move around. That's why I make life harder than it needs to be....keeps us moving around;)
I live near Mobile and wish you well on your travels! You are living my dream. Love watching you and Wavy exploring.
“Alabama” Love it man
"Like a princess locked in a tower" Lol
One of the nicest Shanty boats I have seen! Safe Travels!
Thank you ;) we're happy with it. I'd go 9.6 beam if we did it again
Thanks again. Must have been a good feeling leaving the rivers behind, and the start of salt life. Nicely done.
The salt sure it harder on equipment though
Great video! I canoed that River from Columbus, Ms. To down below Millport Alabama back with a bunch of Boy Scouts In the 70’s. It was hot summer time and the River was very low in places. Certain bends in the river we had to get out and pull our canoes. Great experience but I would never do it again at my age! Ha!
My friend Birney Jarvis (Then Came Bronson ) lived near Mobile at Bay Minette. I rode my Harley down there for his Celebration of Life. His ashes were scattered on Mobile Bay.
Really great video. Went into old lock one many times with yachts and it's very tight. That log was not there 20 years ago. Lol...love Wavy.
Hi Breton, very interesting episode, can't believe how much debris is floating, makes navigation tough. That gentleman that took you to the gas station is a true southern Alabama person. Me and Julie are doing really well, the current has been very strong, so we have been averaging 9.2 knots at about 50 % power. Hard to believe a little 9.9 hp can push a 29 foot boat that fast. We luck out when we entered Kentucky Lake, the wind was in our favor blowing at 15 knots, so we put the sails up and sailed the whole distance across the lake and then some. We averaged about 15.8 knots and reached 19.7 knots on a few occasions crossing the lake. We sure have had a lot of folks taking pictures of this boat and asking lots of questions about her. Even most of the lock master were filming us and asking questions about her. I guess no one has traveled down the waterway in a Corsair 880 Sport Trimaran......
Those are some fast speeds. That must be a fast design. We on the other hand rarely see north of 5 mph ;)
@@backwatersandbackroads Quite a few videos on KZhead showing casing this boat and my friends from the KZhead sailing channel, Tulsa's Endless Summer did a 3 months trip with a Corsair 880 Sport and documented the whole trip.....
@scable-eq7bp that's a big channel. Have you seen a sailing Chanel called "Arctic Allure"? A Finnish couple who do a lot of cold environments
@@backwatersandbackroads I follow them..
I cackled my ass off when you panned back to Wavey baying about the abandonment 😂😂
She's got abandonment issues Janey ;) and she hacked my phone! Lol
@@backwatersandbackroads 🤣🤣🤣
That Malcom was a great guy! Very nice!! 😀👍
The USNS Comfort and the vessel with the blue and gold stripes on the stack are Military Sealift Command ships, which are civilian manned vessels operated by the USN.
We like to watch the migration of the northern yachts down the Tombigbee to the south. Alot of nice vessels pass that way.
Some how you came up in my feed, great channel.... can't stop watching now.
I love hearing that. Welcome. Please stick around. I do my best not to waste people's time
Too cool that you got to see that Spearhead class in Mobile. USNS Cody.
All I can say is freakin awesome. Water on the loop and a little there are still great people out there and some town stuff.
A very muddy springtime Mobile River; Alabama Power Company's Barry Steam Plant at 19:41 ; I-65 Wilson Bridge at 19:45; "The Delta" at 19:57; CSX Railroad Bridge at 21:39; the Port of Mobile Ship Turning Basin below the bridge at 23:21; close-up of the new Cochrane Bridge at 23:26 ; Gulfquest Interactive Maritime Museum in background at 26:01; statue of Pierre LeMoyne D'Iberville (pronounded "la-moin', like "coin"" , along with his younger brother Jean Baptiste LeMoyne D'Iberville, co-founded Mobile in 1701 as the first capitol of Louisiana. This is the best "Looper" channel I have found-I can really relate to YOUR adventure And, you have a sweet little doggie. Please watch her like a hawk-those gators around there will snatch her right off the shore in a heart beat, and they're up in the weeds too. The Delta is full of them. I'll start at the beginning video and catch up.
Thank you! I've been keeping a close eye on the precious cargo ;)
Thanks!
Thank you! ;)
We are enjoying your channel! My husband, my French bulldog, and I really enjoy watching your adventures. We are hoping to do the Great Loop in the next three years after retirement. Found your back channel and watching that too. Wishing safe travels.
PS: Gunner has a crush on Wavey.... Sent treats. :D
Welcome! Thank you for finding us. It ain't easy ;) Wavey got the treats. Headed to the store today. We're in St. Augustine at the moment. Actually found a free dock. Stay tuned...
Workers will be more forgiving if you leave them room to use their dock if they need it. 25:16 Looks like the T-Rex in the tent from Jurassic Park: The Lost World
first time to view this channel, Very neat. Im a Buckeye of 58 yrs, and my Brother is a Helicopter pilot instructor in Alabama.
Nice Brent thanks as always❤
Just enjoyed Ep 30.
I'm glad! Thank you for finding us
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing with us.
awesome as always
Great videos, thank you.
Thanks for finding us.
Another great episode as always!!! Keep up the good work and safe travels.
Thank you Gary ;)
Thanks for another calm and relaxing video. Best wishes in all your travels.
My husband and I have been watching your videos for a few weeks now and have caught up with all the current Great Loop. We have very much been enjoying them, we live outside of Winona, MN and and like to boat on the Mississippi in this area, so it was great to see your thoughts and video of Winona, Fountain city and LaCrosse, WI. We have a McGregor Motor/Sailboat that we camp on here in MN and many times in Florida over Christmas break with our sons when they were younger. Anyways, loving following along with your adventure, love Wavey ( had a beagle growing up), love the Bible verses, the “pontifications”, the humor. Take care, enjoy and God bless.
Thank you for all of that feedback. ;) I know that boat. The people who like them really like them
While being part of a crew which did see the world during a second career which spanned 15 years, mobile was the only place where there was found a bar so rough that the toilets were bolted and chained to the floor. It's a long story and I survived. And no, I do not remember the name of the bar.
Thanks for the video!
Of course! Thanks for Watching them ;)
Love your channel! I used to live on a sailboat every winter for 10 years. Got married and had kids so now life is different but love, know and appreciate what your doing!! Also find it extremely curious that you pal around w Scooter tramp , another channel I like alot. Freedom!!!
Thank you! It's pretty awesome that people are finally finding us. ;)
See! I told you a folding wagon was the trickest thing to have aboard a cruising boat! Now wrap a few smaller ropes and bungee cords around it and leave them on there. That way you won't have to look for them and they're always ready for use. That sunset with the pelican was beautiful! Safe travels!
You were right ;)
I found a few of your videos about this journey and have been enjoying them enough to find your play list. I have now shanty'd from way uo north to Mobile with you lol. I subbed and just wanted to say thanks for taking me along.
Thank you! I'm glad you found us. There's a lot to pay attention to out here. Welcome ;) a lot more to come
Another Masterpiece
Thank you for that positive feedback. Someone commented recently "the same video over and over..." I had to stop and think" "really?" It's what's happening, doesn't feel like the same thing over and over. Can't satisfy everyone.
Awesome video I love this kind of stuff
Thank you. Welcome;)
Humans are hardwired for kindness and cooperation. Strangers can and often do exhibit ad hoc.
I completely agree. I'd say 90% are...but it's the 10% predators with the dark triad traits to watch out for. I've gotten good at spottinf the red flags. Learned the hard way.
@@backwatersandbackroads The internet has a ratbag ratio perhaps higher than 10%?. In many ways, a "habitat" where they can camouflage themselves as good guys. We fix computers etc and coming to us is a steady stream of those scammed and ripped off by the bad guys. Internet mirrors the real world is my understanding
Wavey sounded so mad at getting left behind 🤣. I live not too far from the biggest port in Europe, Felixstowe, UK, where there are always large ships and containers, but the views and sunsets there are spectacular! Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
I will look that up tonight. I have a good friend from the UK who visited me last summer. I'm going to head over there soon to visit him ;) I really want to go to the Shetland Islands.
@backwatersandbackroads oh yes, that would be an amazing place to visit.
Very nice video sir.😎😎
Thank you!!
You better not get out of the Channel on the Missouri River in my area. All the Ox bows have rock Eddy on each end!!!
Good vid Brent
Thanks buddy ;)
I had friends in Jackson Alabama. As a kid I visited often.
Brenton, those gas logistics in Mobile looked to be a very tough haul. About that Hospital Ship Comfort; that was the ship that President Trump sent up to New York City to tend to the very ill citizens suffering from Covid back in 2020. It didn't stay long as Cuomo, the governor of NY, didn't take advantage of that ship's services; instead sending many of the ill into nursing homes & promptly helped spread the virus to residents and staff not equipped to deal with such a viral thing like that. All the best to you and Wavey on your grand tour!
I remember that. I have opinions on the subject, unfortunately not allowed here on YT.
Agree with you on that, Brenton!@@backwatersandbackroads
You sure had some nasty drift floating down the river. I loved the places that you stopped. Malcolm was a nice man and it was great that he helped you. This video, "gives me a peaceful, easy feelin'." That was a cute little dog Malcolm has. Wavy is so funny at how ticked she gets at you when you leave her behind. Very slick way you dealt with the locked gate. Good thing that no big boat or ship needed to moor at that dock or you didn't get run off for docking there. Looking forward to seeing this crossing of Mobile Bay. It was pretty rough on the other boat.
Mobile crossing coming up. I hope it's not too disappointing in that it's smooth sailing all the way across (unlike 5 years ago) I think that dock was for a sight seeing boat that wasn't around at that time. The dock was a mess.
Good luck Brenton and 🐶. 🤝🛥⚓❤
Thank you sir ;) I hope all is well over there.
Freaking awesome channel 😊
Thank you for the feedback;)
U be safe out on those islands, copperhead snake are everywhere
Excellent adventure. Thanks for sharing. I've been across the bridge in Ontonagon. Maybe someday I'll make it under the one you went under here. Take care and safe travels.
The old train trestle, that's the low one.
Another great video to enjoy keep up the great work. I agree with going ashore to get gas you save a few bucks and see many things others pass by and never notice . Also i didn't get to point out spots ive fished this time but i have delivered logs to lumber mill and pulpwood to papermill you passed by in jackson . Keep on keeping on the great journey.
I know we're missing a lot of good fishing, it's hard when you're moving. Definitely not a good excuse.
Little challenging see all the big ships to deal with. Made me nervous.
Me too Karen. They don't mess around...and can't stop!
Cool part of you’re trip. I’ve been in the Mississippi River next to a few ships they look like buildings. when you get close and look up at them. makes you feel tiny for sure take buddy safe travels👍✌️🛥🎣
Good to see you buddy. How's the build coming? I linked to your channel last episode. Give little G a high five for me :)
@@backwatersandbackroads it’s coming along nicely. Thanks for sharing our link I’ll be sure to return the favor on one of are camping trips I have a cool idea for it👍
Oh! So you got a charger for your radio! 😀👍
I got a different one ;)
Great video! Still waiting on the comparison of each section of your trip .I take it this one will be near the bottom.
We have the east coast coming up ;) excited and nervous
I often wondered about the ability to pass under bridges when the river is higher than normal. Nice you were at a bridge that could be lifted.
Hi Linda, I'd say most of the bridges are able to lift or swivel for that reason. Fixed bridges are very high for sailboats to get under also. The old trestle on my river back home is an odd one because it's fixed ans low. The barge just barely gets usber it. We're talking inches.
@@backwatersandbackroads good to know! Thank you.
Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville or Sieur d'Iberville was a French soldier, explorer, colonial administrator, and trader. He is noted for founding the colony of Louisiana in New France. He was born in Montreal to French colonist parents.
I knew someone would fill us in! Thank you!!
He accomplished a great deal in his short 46 years!
Malcom is a nice guy
I am going to Jackson !!
Looks like the mill is hiring;)
No cell signal 😀. Aaaauuuhhh
I live on Tensaw river...wish I had known you came down ...would have helped you out
Welcome! Thanks for finding us:)
Seems Bobby's Fish Camp doesn't want tourists stopping at their tourist trap on the great loop. Doesn't seem like a sound business strategy.
I guess they're being made to stay open? As a fuel stop in an area that doesn't have any. That guy was a world class A-hole.
It's too bad that the new owners don't want to keep Bobby's Fish Camp open anymore. It was kind of a landmark place for Loopers to stop there if they could. Nothing lasts forever of course. It's just kind of sad in my mind that so many old school, iconic places are fast fading away.
@michaelgarrity6090 I feel the same. End of a Era. Hoppies is probably on its way out too :(
Greetings from the other side of this gem we’re sharing Thanks for posting, nice and informative Just wondering why no captain salute for the bridge?
Howdy;) welcome! You live on the Canadian side of Superiorland?
@@backwatersandbackroads 🇳🇿 NZ other side of Earth, or if you’re a flat earther then paid employee of NASSA 🤫🥴😂😂
@oldinuselesshancox5194 blahahahaha. Yes. I understand;) I've been down there a couple times. Very beautiful part of the world
Love the videos. They make my day. How long has it taken you to get to Mobile?
Thank you. I'm glad you like them ;) we left Minnesota Oct.15th and I think we got to Mobile...sometime in January or February? I've completely lost track of time ;)
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I think that just a beagle thing.. I have a little asswipe laying on the couch next to me his name's Buddy.. does the same thing when you leave.. and if you don't put him in a crate when you go into a store or something you won't have anything left in your truck that'll be usable it'll all be ripped to shreds.. I think man's best friend doesn't apply to beagles.. I need you more than you need them. And they want what they want and they don't care what you think..
They think they're boss
I suppose you had no problems crossing Mobile Bay. That first trip looked sketchy in your other boat. It looked much smaller.
Coming up ;)
Statue... First European settler to Alabama....
Enjoying your journey! My wife and I would love to do the Great Loop some day. Question... what kind of MPG are you averaging on this trip?
Hi Rob. We're getting at least 1 gallon an hour at hull speed. That's 5-7+ mpg depending on conditions.
Wavey has seperation anxiety. Hates bein alone. My dog has the same
She's terrible, but I'm to blame
@@backwatersandbackroadsEver try giving her a bone to chew on while you're away?
Love watching you and Wavey do the loop! Now that you’re entering the Gulf, do you have a radar or AIS just in case?
We're actually on the east coast of Florida now. It take a while to make these videos. I'll probably never have anything like that;) it's a Shanty boat...we're lucky to have a working depth sounder ;)
@@backwatersandbackroads how far down the coast are you? I’m just south of Sarasota
I notice that in watching the views from the storm area I see the kayak but not the dingy where are you storing it when under way
The inflatable was rolled up under the scooter. We got a Portland Pudgy (coming up in videos soon) I gave the inflatable to another shanty boat captain. You'll get to meet him this summer.
Poor wavey 😢
So mistreated:(
I don’t know if you’ve covered this yet, I’m only through episode 13 of your journey. I just gotta know, where do you go #2? 😂
A portable bucket "loo" called a "luggable loo" with composting bags. Then transfer them to an air-tight bucket until a dumpster run.
As I went walking I saw a sign there And on that sign it said No Trespassing But on the other side it didn’t say nothing That side was made for you and me Woody Guthrie
I love it! ;)
So I have been watching your videos, I enjoy them a lot, I noticed you had a dingy and then all of a sudden you have a kayak, I don't remember you saying anything about that! Just curious!
I'm pretty sure Wavy dragged it back after one of his walks.
We started our with out inflatable, but deflated it and got a cheap kayak (free actually) now we have a Portland Pudgy (which we almost lost yesterday!) I gave the inflatable to another shanty boat captain. I think the Pudgy is the ticket.
@@yepiratesworkshop7997 that would take effort. She's far too lazy for that;)
Is the fuel price that much more at the marinas that it’s worth it to go into towns with Jerry cans?
It is for me. Usually $1-$1.50 difference, plus we get off the boat and exercise and see places more. Many loopers literally go from marina to marina. The $20 bucks saved filling up buys some food and treats
Did you run any part of the Tennessee river on your journey?
Just up to where the Tenn-Tom starts and a little past to the waterfall.
Good video. By the way Hobo Shoestring is missing just incase you followed him. Been missing since March 27
I've been keeping up with that. Very troubling. Not good. All his stuff is home, yet he isn't.
@backwatersandbackroads yeah he was found dead in the lake by fishermen yesterday.
@hakeem4802 just terrible
Yeah. But reality is, at the end of the day all souls leave the body and nobody knows how or when itll happen.@backwatersandbackroads
@hakeem4802 I guess we'll always wonder how it happened. Decades of partaking in one of the most dangerous activities imagine, drowns in the back yard. Just terrible. I always worried about his health. It was loaded with the jabs too :(
It would be interesting to find out why they spent all that money to build that dock, then locked it up so nobody can use it.
For a tour boat, only used in the summer.
I know I’m late to the party, but what motor are you running and what does the gas consumption look like? I’m pretty interested in building a similar setup. Cheers!
Howdy. Welcome. Yamaha 60HP 4-stroke EFI high thrust
I smell redfish!!!
So do all loop boats have to go through that tight spot at the beginning of the video?
It's been abandoned for ao long, the entrance has grown in
I'm sure you have Mark Twains masterpiece " Life on the Mississippi " in your audio library. Right?
Howdy;) I have a copy onboard now. I haven't read it yet. Thank you for being a member of the channel
Haven't read it!!!????
@@backwatersandbackroads it takes a few reads to gather all the information in from his book. I think you will be amazed
I highly recommend the Audible version of "Life on the Mississippi " narrated by Norman Dietz. Outstanding performance
@@dillrq57 I'll look for it. Thank you!