Trout Fishing the Sierras in California: Day Two (Catch and Cook and Camp)

Day one: • Catch Cook and CAMP! ...
Another day to remember Fly Fishing in the Sierras!
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[@bonnierobbins7972]

I love to camp and fish. this is like being there thru you so much enjoyment. I am 76 years young and I envy you so much don' ever stop.

[@srt_spyder]

76 years strong right on dude

[@ciancopeland5790]

This is the most adorable comment I've ever read...

[@jarodmore2836]

This is awesome Bonnie

[@romanterrell9519]

Instablaster

[@youngun1978]

Heck yeah

[@kkmd0113]

i appreciate how comfortable and easy going you are in front of the camera and when you're talking to the camera. just feels like we're out there with you fishing and telling stories. love your channel!

[@ksingleton101]

I fished the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California for over 20 years and I noticed that most lakes had dams that would be used to release water in the fall so they would have a place to store the snow run off. During the Fall trout spawn and with the lakes being already low from not much run off in the long hot summer you would easily be able to find the channels in the lakes. These channels are were the fish love to stay the water is colder and deeper. Fishing in the fall was the opportune time if you ask me. The Owens River would stretch for over one hundred miles and would carry the water unobstructed down from the lakes and streams. All of the lakes freeze over in the winter and unless you plan to hike in the roads to the lakes might be closed. I fished South Lake, Lake Sabrina, North Lake, Lee Vining area (Twin Lakes), Bridgeport Reservoir, June Lake Loop, Mammoth Lakes, Long lake in the summer time and the Owens River from Bridgeport to Lone Pine. The Golden Trout were more difficult for me as I was at that time a smoker and hiking above 9,000 feet would become difficult. The worst thing I ever did in my life, smoke! I didn't get married until I was 38 and from 22 to 38 I spent every chance I got in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It was just a 5 hour drive north from where I lived and was nothing to drive after work on Friday night. I caught a lot of Browns some weighing 12+ lbs and a lot of Rainbow. The Brook trout were a little harder to find and although really good eating I practiced catch and release. There were lots of times I would get up there before the snow had melted and would spend days fishing the Owens River. I taught myself how to Fly Fish with some help from Dale and the gang at Mac's Sporting Goods in Bishop, CA. If you guys and girls ever get a chance to spend some time there have a great time and please haul out what you take in plus someone else's, (trash). Over those 20 years the shore lines really became polluted with garbage, Styrofoam worm containers, cans and plastic bottles mostly. This is truly a Fisherman's paradise lets keep it that way! I may have left out a couple of lakes and sorry I didn't mention the streams, there are plenty of those, Rush Run in the June Lake Loop was one of my favorites. Use barbless hooks, makes for an exciting and well deserved catch. Float Tubes are welcome and if you want to use a boat only 10 horse motors are allowed in most lakes. Crowley and June Lake I don't believe have a limit on motor but anything over 25 might be to much for such small lakes.

[@byrde4329]

Nice! Ever see/hear of any Sasquatch stories during that time? 😃

[@lynnchandler5845]

Thank you for this great comment. I loved hearing all the places you’ve fished.

[@Mk-hb5dg]

Just got home from a hard loss of a baseball game, was in the semis and lost in a close game. This right here changed my day and made me feel a lot better. Thanks Matt’s 🙏

[@rudysison9010]

Just Living those days when you need to do what your heart desires. The Passion, The urges to go and catch those species. To enjoy your catch that's going to nourish your Body. Just totally awesome Matt's!! You do have that knack to have The people to Listen and watch your Videos.

[@arimewillow4278]

My son finally caught his 1st fish, little blue Gill, we go about every Sunday morning. His uncle just bought him a new rod that's a step up from the kids rod he has. He got interested in fishing because of your vids, thanks for filming man!!

[@screamAprayer12]

I had a dream last night that I caught and cooked a big brown trout that tasted like filet mignon. Thanks dude.

[@myawesomevids10]

Josh Ross Make that dream come true :)

[@brownbouy3043]

You don't eat big browns smh

[@Marlonscrazy]

Hey Matts I mean no disrespect but when handling a trout, especially a wild one you plan to release it’s best to not take them out of the water or handle them with dry hands. Doing both of those increases mortality rate (unfortunately trout are such a vulnerable fish). Again I only want to help spread info on proper fish handling, I’ve enjoyed your videos for a long time now, much respect.

[@FishermansLife]

I hear ya bro. It's so hard for me not to show the camera but you're totally right. I should out em back sooner. Maybe I'll get a small camera next to me for future quick release shots

[@jackandcanon563]

@@FishermansLife I was going to say the same thing! Followed your channel for years and love your videos but it pains me to see you handling Trout with dry hands as the oils on human skin can react badly with Trout and more often than not the fish will die as a result. Maybe invest in some light gloves or even just make sure your hands are wet when you handle the fish? Keep up the great videos though!

[@Dave-jy4wi]

Was going to say the same. It was your left hand. You didn’t wet that hand first. It’s not always easy to remember but very important to do. Especially when handling such a beautiful native fish like that cutthroat. Nice catch, btw! Also important to not let them lay on the ground. All this goes out the window if you’re going to eat them though.

[@jeffhermida4788]

Offering advice isn’t disrespectful. Its how the advice is offered.

[@philOKC]

www.ginkandgasoline.com/steelhead/you-may-be-killing-steelhead-and-not-even-know-it/ Here is a scientific study on the catch and release mortality of Steelhead salmon. Seems it could apply to the different trout species we catch in streams, as well. Just food for thought. Still looking for scientific study data on the claims made in this thread on the brief handling of trout, for photo ops. I have found lots of stories in trout lovers forums, but haven't seen any links to support all these theories about handling trout. Post 'em if you got 'em!

[@julesl6910]

Andy is a legend. Thank you Andy for helping make this video happen, you might not know it but you've contributed to one of the greatest KZbin channels ever.

[@msrtrini]

Forget the fishing..... that scenery is BEAUTIFUL!

[@JmBttnr2]

Fisherman’ Life, agreed Northern California is insanely beautiful. Love that it’s July and we still have snow in the Sierra’s.

[@FishermansLife]

Right. It was a long winter!

[@sambenjamin3266]

Every time I watch your videos I am so happy to see the time and effort you put in doing what you love to do. Life lessons learned every post

[@broomstickcowgirl]

I absolutely LOVE your fresh water videos and camp outs!! PLEASE don't stop them.

[@txhypnotist]

U2 work well together. Thanks for sharing I really appreciate you both as well.

[@hunterkline7403]

I love the fact that your outro on part one was the intro to part two. Absolutely genius

[@lifeofeels8271]

I enjoy all your videos, but the trout fishing and camping videos are my favorites. Awesome video, Matts!

[@xanderengelbrecht4207]

Love watching all your videos all the way from South Africa. Keep up the good work. Rock on!

[@Medeci]

Ayy 🇿🇦

[@RICKY420z]

Jou Ma Se poes

[@valt888]

That stream between the rocks was so beautiful spot to fish.

[@stingray427man]

I’ve always wanted to trek to the high Sierras to prospect and fish. Thanks for sharing the type of fish I could potentially catch/eat! 🤙

[@Boss-jl7ik]

Fisherman’s life I watch your vids all the time and I would love to see you grow into haveing a big boat of your own or a actually fishing boat and see more from your channel ❤️

[@jeremycox5219]

Wife and I are learning to trout fish also from bay area and just wanted to say your adventure style videos are the best. Tons of great fishing tips cool locations we have been binge watching your channel all day like a TV show. Thanks

[@grekit]

I found your channel about a month ago and love it. I'm not a fisherman, it's not something I particularly enjoy doing myself, but I enjoy 'going fishing' vicariously through you. Your videos are so calming and relaxing; I love watching them throughout the day while working. Keep up the great job! : )

[@Dr.sparky13]

grekit same bro🙏🏽✊

[@Shadow61616]

grekit if you enjoy watching fishing you might enjoy doing it yourself in person! It’s always worth another shot 😁

[@ManicMindTrick]

How old are you grekit?

[@hershisadventuresincalifor9725]

Dang.... now that's influence! Well said grekit and most interesting! I found a few fishing channels like that, though I do fish and enjoy it (outside of snags heh). I still watch fishing channels and find some of them simply hard to put down. I got a feeling this is going be one more of those channels! Besides he fishes in areas I've spent many years of my life. Have a great 2021 grekit

[@egomez1225]

it’s always a great day when you upload 💕 best man on KZbin. Keep up the great work

[@leesmithey89]

LOL the awkward silence when fisherman's life said he "I was just thinking... i could imagine seeing a bear right up here" I was thinking the EXACT same thing and your buddy probably was to hahah.

[@FishermansLife]

There was a large open meadow to the right too. Felt like a bear would be foraging around there haha. Luckily not

[@kenogster3059]

The great thing about being there is if you don't catch anything it's still worth being there. Gorgeous scenery.

[@BobSmith-ml9fc]

You are the best KZbin fisherman out there because you give so much info!!!!!

[@elroc1]

Love the trout videos for the scenery and the beautiful fish.

[@aydin4882]

Almost at 1 million can't wait till that happens keep up the great fishing.

[@hooligan2189]

I don't even fish. I couldn't tell you the 1st thing about it but you make me wanna start! Keep up the great videos!

[@AndrewFerrer3d]

If you haven't I can strongly recommend it. The feeling of catching a fish is exciting and magical

[@dirty16sierra72]

Man!! I need to know this location. I would love to solo camp with that amazing view!!

[@noahzipay6851]

manzanita lake

[@Sweedurbex]

@@noahzipay6851 legend

[@Flies_the_limit]

@@noahzipay6851 this isn't manzanita lake

[@jerrrrrell]

this hella makes me want to go camping. i miss the outdoors so much.

[@Chungy562]

Gotta get out there🤙

[@cbearslife4950]

Hahaha “if I can recommend anything, it’s get out. Not gonna see nothing staying in. Just passed a waterfall 😂” idk why but that cracked me up.

[@rilledulu]

The nymhp on the log was most likely a Damselfly nymph

[@jimshen0308]

yup

[@thatboymari6580]

@@jimshen0308 That's the new 6 legged swim doggy that evolves into the 4 winged flying doggy

[@DG-kq8zf]

Dragonfly nymph from the log? I've watched them crawl from the lakes onto a warm rock, hatch, dry their wings and they're off. BTW, I forgot about fishing while watching one hatch because it was so friggin cool. Killer time of year for the glacial lakes.

[@thatboymari6580]

@@DG-kq8zf yes a dragonfly nymph on a log they live in the water the log was in the water before he rolled it over I used to catch them all the time the nymph in the video is bigger than a mayfly already how would it be one

[@andrewgordonn]

i already watched the first upload of this but i mean hey, ill happily watch it again lol

[@dkimbrell707]

You are such a good teacher.

[@TmoneyProductions]

The information at the beginning was incredibly useful and surprisingly not as obvious as it would seem

[@astoldbylee2746]

I love your channel. I wish I had someone to go fishing and camping with. One day

[@bubdazambie]

One thing I would recommend for beginner fly fisherman is to get some very small gold and silver single hook spoon baits. These are light enough to use with a fly rod and work great in situations where there is enough current to keep them in motion, anywhere a roostertail would normally be effective they preform well.

[@THECLARKEBEAUTYEXPERIENCE]

Your morning voice is soothing.

[@jamieehman1496]

I love how much time and care he puts into these. Like this man will go ahead of his car just to set up a camera so he can get a video of it passing.

[@TheRrobio]

That running water closing fits perfectly

[@lindaherrera8269]

Hi fisherman love all your videos and I think you hand some gye like to see you fishing and taking to make your videos 👍❤️ I can't wait for you to make another one of your videos come on keep on putting videos 👍

[@equinsuocha1213]

What?

[@jeffreybozeman6245]

Huh?!?

[@HUMBLWEED]

These two last uploads were really good videos! Nice work Matts!

[@MtzClan]

I practically felt the heat from your campfire. Great video!

[@mango9699]

I love your vids your so amazing and Inspiring. Keep up the Amazing work

[@Chungy562]

Same!👌

[@alexmendivil4996]

Thank you for another great vlog

[@cee-0454]

Your vids are so inspiring I do this every weekend now

[@paulabrown-smith3290]

you're right.." plan a trip, set a date and get out".. good advice..

[@carterstrazzo4624]

I’ve been here and fished some of these exact spots!

[@coreylang1893]

What's the lake name?

[@Chungy562]

I need to fish these spots🤔🤞

[@ontheotherside3]

please don't name anything. please! unless you want 100 people in your spot next time you go!

[@josephpecoul6532]

Now how much fun can one guy have. Let's go.

[@lastanetaarion]

The scenery around 5:00 is awe-inspiring OoO.

[@isaaccasarez4299]

Awesome brotha. Striving to be in your shoes without recording. Just enjoying. Keep it up bro, videos are amazing and inspiring. Plus your teaching me how to fish & what to use. Very detailed . Stay safe. 🤘

[@Bobson690]

It's the temperature of the water that triggers them to spawn. Love your videos man.

[@markpettingill4774]

Rainbows spawn in the spring. Browns spawn in the fall. Not all streams dry up . If they did no fry ( baby trout ) would survive. Trout eggs need moving water running over them to hatch.

[@monalynoderiong]

Really enjoy watching your videos.

[@anthonymartinez1621]

Nice catch, I was out at Lake Sabrina and we hiked out to the main inlet, and we only ended catching 1 rainbow trout only 11”

[@PunchyDonk]

7:44 I've lived in central California for most of my life and I forget that California can be beautiful sometimes

[@i_smell_chicken8007]

PunchyDonk How could u be at 7+ Minutes when the Video ist just pur for 9 Minutes and this comment beeing out for 5 Minutes Did u skip something

[@kiwi9660]

I_ smell_CHICKEN this video is reuploaded🤦‍♂️

[@georgerodriguez2625]

@@nanixoo5044 What the hell is your problem?

[@ltech12]

Sometimes?Northern Cali is freakin beautiful all the time!

[@joser.mendiola1602]

Beautiful lake, outstanding viewy😊

[@anthonyyy18]

Can’t wait to see the video of you and Hiro.

[@FriedRicePlease]

Well im watching the new and old version side by side and the only difference i see is at 8:25 on the right side there a sign. and its blurred now and the old version it wasn't blurred i guess to hide which specific park hes at? everything else is the same

[@Andre-Nader]

That was my guess too. Even mentions later not wanting to burn a good spot other fishermen use.

[@murunbatjargal3342]

RiceFromHell what park is it would any of you know its beautiful

[@TySoVm]

That time lapse in the beginning was dope.

[@Rocky-oq9cy]

Love your videos so much. I've never been able to fish before because of the area I live in. But watching your videos has really made me consider moving to try to get into fishing as a hobby. It sounds so much fun and looks very relaxing. Those Cut-Throats are very nice looking fish too, love the patterns. Good luck with your fishing in the future!

[@raulgarcia5230]

Good job 👍 you getting fly fishing down!

[@jonnohood123]

Love seeing more uploads keep up the good work, if you ever get the opportunity to come over to Scotland I'd be glad to take you for a days fly fishing on some rivers or resevoirs

[@nikomartinez6155]

Never fished in my life and I’m here, I don’t understand... yet I still watch the vids, lol.

[@Chungy562]

Gotta start doing it to understand it😁👌

[@littlejohnny4470]

So many lures and all day to fish! Wow! What a nice problem to have! LOL!

[@pacificconstructionradiant168]

Thanks man!! Keep up the strong work!!

[@elijahwilliams5239]

I remember when you had only a few thousand subs. you came along way, OG!

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Great video 👍. Nice fish 🎣 and awesome scenery

[@jasonbourne3241]

So many comments already bro! You are loved!

[@GreenBeastPro]

That intro was dope af...the stars

[@michellegotlocs1762]

Great video

[@playssmart2286]

Dude your channel and you are just fuckin fantastic, I mean this with all my heart it’s just great. Never change.

[@tomi1964]

8:03 I hear ya, I hear ya! Out of my state comfort zone and away from the east coast...my kayak has been dry for a year now...🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m going to have to take up an old mans offer and learn fly fishing...

[@heydudeyahbro5492]

I think the Fisherman’s Life Full Moon Festival needs to happen!

[@damiencarmona3343]

More clean and cook please that's the reason I started following you

[@andrewurbina3431]

Him “This is the lake , I know you can’t see me” . Me all I see is him lmao when he said that

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Just love your videos dude!

[@chimichanga4765]

Huge fan.

[@shotgunaaron]

Makes me want to go camping like right now!

[@honeybadgerrides7421]

Fisherman’s life, the only fisherman who stops halfway up a trail to paint his suv to a different color. :)

[@Chungy562]

Hahaha yup

[@synaptik111]

Beautiful location - I would love to go there someday

[@patrickpeterson11]

It's August, 2021, prime time for fishing in the Sierras

[@coasttocoast1180]

I like how you keep it real 🤙🏽💯

[@heathjohnson7808]

White fly, rooster tail, corn, salmon roe all get trout super excited

[@malachyadam2219]

I remember the good old days of the jetty catch and cooks

[@actionsportsfishingoc6365]

Just went out there in June Water was rushing from the melt. Caught a rainbow and some kind of yellow sunfish with a black spot on both cheeks. Couldn’t even crawfish in the Lake Tahoe lake since it was all the way up the levy almost on the sidewalk portion before the park (S.lake Tahoe ) Will be coming back to have a crawfish boil next year. 10 hr drive from south OC up 395. Who would have known there is so many fishing spots up that route

[@chiefhighclouds4214]

That’s how it is in Montana. The Rivers over flow until late August or so. That’s when the fish are more bigger and you catch more. That’s in the SouthEast region area.

[@michaelbergen978]

It's good to see you back! I do enjoy your content, and I love the pack upgrades! Unfortunately in these parts finding an LK35 is more myth than material. I appreciate your efforts and love the content you provide.

[@yungc619]

You inspire me to make videos and retiring early with a new Toyota Tundra , and huge long trailer and just having fun out on the water and to teach my son to keep calm shut up and fish. I hope to make shirts that say just that lol oh yeah let’s go fishing man 😂😂😂 keep it up bro

[@tyler0xy]

Bro I luv watchin these catch & cook shits. Keep the grind goin

[@michaelpowers9259]

Excellent vid. Great views. I love your outdoor adventures. Yeah, I need to get out more!

[@charmnGUY]

We fish the Sierras often during the summer months!

[@sharky32965]

Fishing paradise. Great video.

[@joemavaro4157]

you get some killer angles! awesome work

[@714ANAHEIMCALIFORNIA]

Just finish watching your video. Nice. I'm going fishing right now. But for bass. You should do a video in catching bass? Just saying.

[@FishermansLife]

Got a few plans for that along with some crappie fishing

[@Dosindapendence]

@@FishermansLife i kno you aint going to eat no small or large mouth bass!! 😷

[@IfearGod.]

Stripers are fun to fish and taste 👌

[@wafarms2514]

Piscator 2DeePIn ThIrtYODDsIxeR bass is actually pretty good

[@changlee1196]

@@wafarms2514 Most people seem to not enjoy largemouth bass and battering them up wouldn't be much to contest the taste as you can batter and fry most things to make it taste better. I would like to know if it is just rumors as well though, in terms of taste, never had large or small mouth bass myself.

[@NorCalHunter]

Matt knows about Full Moon Party's. ✊🏽

[@derezzxd8991]

6:35 dragonfly larvae! :D

[@KOFilms797]

Was just there this weekend and the streams were too strong to catch anything where I was at but the place is beautiful lol

[@ksingleton101]

The trout will spawn at the first snow fall. Not sure how they know it's snowing but that is when I've seen them move up to spawn. I've also seen it snow at Long Lake above Bishop on 4th of July so make sure you take warm clothing when hiking at those altitudes. Brown Wooly Bugger was the fly i had the most luck on in the lakes, a black ant in the streams and river but it all depended on the spawn. I was self taught and got all most all my fly's from Mac's Sporting Goods and they would help me choose which ones worked the best for that time of the year. For a spinner bait I would use Panther Martins, Rooster Tails, Mepps and always a couple of dozen crickets. A Water Bobber can really get that cricket out a ways.

[@liutasllc5720]

They start spawning when water temperature starts warming up in spring and cooling down in fall.

[@Soupcan13]

Beautiful footage man. Looks like it was a great trip