Trailside Stop to Fish Barney Lake (Duck Pass Trail, Mammoth area).

We were hiking out from Duck Lake and it seemed like a crime not to stop and fish a little at Barney Lake so we did.

[@jamesjoung2793]

Hey Amani! Just wanted to say thanks for making these videos. I haven’t been able to fish much since I had my kid a few years ago. I can’t wait to take him fishing. In the meantime, I fish vicariously through your videos. You seem like such a genuinely happy person, who is so enthusiastic about fishing. It’s definitely contagious and inspires me. Much love from LA brother, GOD BLESS YOU!

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Right on man. I'm glad to bring the action to you until you can go again. When you can finally take your kid on some trips and expose him to the wonderful world of fishing, I'm sure it will be well worth the wait. Until then, I got this! Thanks for tuning in.

[@fishingtimeletsgo598]

Hello Amani, that was a nice little stop on your way out, beautiful hike, awesome fishing, hanging with friends cannot beat it, see you next time🎣👍👊

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Yeah, I was tired but I am glad we stopped. I want to know what is in every lake I lay eyes on!

[@rhousto1]

Nice to see the three of you enjoy the backpacking trip and some good fishing to boot.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Yeah, it was a good time. Those guys hadn't gone in a while and after talking to them at work about it for months I figured I'd get them out on the trail so they could remember how awesome it was to be out there.

[@rogervancouwenberghe6685]

I so enjoy such crystal clear water.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

So do I. It's like looking into a fish tank.

[@marktaniguchi7901]

Kinda reminds me of Castle Lake. Full of Brook trout.Great job,

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Those brookies weren't huge but there were a lot of them and they were eager to strike. Added up to a fun time fishing.

[@dc-pn8fk]

keep doing your thing man goo to see you casting

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Right on. I'll keep casting as long as I can!

[@CC_Marauder]

#15👍🏻🎣👀

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Right on. I was tired but I'm glad we stopped.

[@splashtheowl_]

Hey bro, I’m fishing up there soon not using a fly though, what bait do you recommend?

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

I'd go with small tube jigs either 1/32oz or 1/16thoz if I had to recommend one artificial option. It's general regulation there once trout season opens so the ones made by powerbait are a good choice. I have been favoring the 1/16oz lately because they are easier to cast and they sink faster. I use those jigs in a bunch of my videos on my backcountry fishing playlist. If you go to my fishing tips playlist, I have a clip for those jigs, fishing a fly and a bubble, and a spinner in an alpine lake. I also have a really basic fly fishing video for beginners so all you would need for that is a $50 backpacking rod a nd a handful of nymphs(flies) and you'd be on your way. Good luck.

[@splashtheowl_]

@@wildernesswithamani1027 appreciate the tips. Fly fishing does look fun so I’ll probably get into it sometime soon

[@707SLAYER]

Are you sure thats not jerry springers cousin ...lol

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

Not to my knowledge.

[@JoeD.294.]

Good thing was it didn't look like you had to fight off mosquitoes on this trip especially with wind helping out.

[@wildernesswithamani1027]

I saw mosquitoes but gladly they weren't an issue. It's freezing at night now which helps.