Overlanding to AMAZING Mammoth Lakes - Part 2

In this Part 2 episode we travel to Lee Vining and the Mono Lake area to check out Rush Creek. We also flyfish Hot Creek and the Upper Owens River and camp within the forest near Mammoth Lakes, California. My buddy Shawn brings his Gen 3 Tacoma and I bring my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited for an amazing camping adventure. We cook some great meals on the Tembo Tusk Skottle which are all made with pre-cooked food from Costco and we flyfish the local rivers with postcard views of the Eastern Sierra's in the background. We had several days of tough fishing but with a Redemption Day at the end that made it all worthwhile!
Contents of this video:
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Rush Creek
02:45 At Camp Day 1
06:10 Camp Dinner
06:45 First Morning
08:47 Flyfish the Upper Owens River
14:55 At Camp Day 2
16:45 Camp Dinner
17:55 Second Morning
19:17 Flyfish Hot Creek
28:15 Camp Dinner
31:33 Redemption Day
36:57 Final Thoughts
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[@flyfisher530]

Some notes about this video: 1. Although I thought I was well below the Hot Creek Geological Site to the point where water temperature should not be an issue, I have been told that the lower section I was in may be too warm for decent trout fishing. Best to fish the upper section between the private ranch and the Hot Creek Geological Site. 2. When fishing the Upper Owens River it is best to stay out of the river to avoid disturbing trout habitat which was a mistake made only at one location during the entire time we were on this river. We will make sure to note that in future videos.

[@TrailNewbie]

Loved this video! Nice that you got some nice 🐟 on redemption day there!! Love at the end, “I use his video’s to fall asleep at night” 😂😂😂😂 It’s good to have friends like that! Thanks for the shout out on MoonShade Mike! Really appreciate it! Cheers! 😊

[@flyfisher530]

Thanks Greg much appreciated, the Moon Shade is a cool option for having nice shade in the sun! 👍

[@OVRLNDX]

You rock brother!

[@flyfisher530]

Thanks Marco! Looking forward to our next adventure together! 🙌

[@mannydelrio1804]

Awesome video! It’s great getting outdoors it’s even better going with friends. Thanks for bringing us along, cheers to a great summer.

[@flyfisher530]

Thanks Manny hope you are having a nice summer! 🙏

[@t.o.f.t.s.]

Fish On! 😃. Looks like an awesome day.

[@flyfisher530]

Oh yeah! So fun to break the ice! 🙌

[@joshuawadsworth5050]

Getting on the road this evening to Mammoth through Wednesday!!!!!!!

[@flyfisher530]

Awesome Joshua have fun there! Such an awesome place! 👍

[@joshuawadsworth5050]

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[@GeefromBC]

Man, this video makes me want to start fishing. Awesome looking area and what a way to end the trip by catching some fishes. Great video Mike 🙌🏽

[@flyfisher530]

Thanks Gari buy a simple rod and reel combo and start fishing, you may find you like it! Thanks for watching buddy!

[@bustabeatgeorge]

I wish I was there! Great video bro

[@flyfisher530]

@@bustabeatgeorge Thanks George we will get together again soon! 👍

[@durtyflyadventures]

Looks lime a fun time. The area below the geological site because of the warm water holds almost no trout just chuychubs. You have to go almost to the owens to get anything.

[@flyfisher530]

@@durtyflyadventures Now you tell me!!! LOL. Well thanks for the info. The guy I met have been fishing from the bridge crossing the lower section and was working his way up and had not caught anything so I assume you mean from the bridge crossing downstream to the Owens - that section. Will check out next time and thanks for the info Nick! 👍

[@durtyflyadventures]

@@flyfisher530 haha, ya even more downstream but honestly I would skip fishing that whole section. The upper owens is really the best spot especially if you cover a lot of ground

[@MavHntr]

How were the skeeters & bugs? See shorts & short sleeves being worn. July 2nd, the buggers were fierce! Gnats, skeeters, no-see-must etc!!

[@flyfisher530]

Yes where we camped they were not bad at all, but by the river they tended to get worse. I just put lots of bug spray on and went for it! I absolutely hate wearing waders and will avoid them if at all possible!

[@thisguy2659]

Great video I love the Mammoth area. Man where is that campsite it looks amazing? Would love to find some dispersed camping up there, hate having to book campsites 6 Months in advance.

[@flyfisher530]

North or south of Owens River Road have dispersed camping even for large RV’s

[@2-old-Forthischet]

For a quick smoke flavor, try Liquid Smoke. I cheat.

[@flyfisher530]

Love it! I will have to try that next time!!! 👍