11 MILES in the YOSEMITE BACKCOUNTRY Trout Fishing and Camping! (Catch and Cook!)

Heeeeeeerrrre we go folks! Max and I are backpacking 11 MILES into the backcountry of YOSEMITE National Park to fish a lake that reportedly has Rainbow trout as big as 16inches! Will we find some?! Let’s go on a trout fishing adventure and FIND OUT!
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GEAR I USE (and where I buy)
FISHING 🎣
FLIES
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SPINNERS AND SPOONS
The Hofmann Mite Trout SKINZ Series (100% AMERICAN MADE) 👇🏻
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Hipster Trout Spinners (100% AMERICAN MADE) 👇🏻
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The Hofmann Brown Trout Spinner! (100% AMERICAN MADE) 👉🏻 hofmannslures....
FLY ROD
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ROD - Mystic Reaper X - (Designed in the USA) 👇🏻
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REEL - Galvan Brookie - (Designed and Manufactured in the USA) 👇🏻
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SPIN REEL👇🏻
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NET
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WADERS 👇🏻
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WADING BOOTS 👇🏻
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BACKPACKING & CAMPING 🏕️
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GARMIN INREACH MINI (SAT GPS) 👇🏻
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WOOD BURNING STOVE
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#fishing #yosemite

[@JamesSimmons1964]

Micah . . . I watched every single second of that one hour and one minute (plus 11-seconds). I found myself wanting more. You sir, are an ambassador for the every-day guy/gal who yearns for serenity and adventure. You don't blow us away with technical terms or years of must have experience. You let us know and believe we do not have to be wealthy or super experienced to get out doors and just breath; wether its at a National Park or just exploring the park at the end of our block, thank you 🥺. I love Yosemite . . . not surprised it's the second National Park established. The John Muir Trail is something every human on earth should traverse. That area is life-changing. Thank you my friend . . . ☺‼

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

🥹🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you James. Those words mean a lot

[@JamesSimmons1964]

@@UntilJourneysEnd carry on sir . . .🫡

[@PNWOutdoors32]

Wow, this is a cool channel.

[@GermanJumpman]

What lake is this? I’m heading out there tomorrow and hiking to May Lake and Tenaya Lake.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

Brooks Are Invasive Rainbows are Native Eat the Brook trout.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

All these high alpine lakes in Yosemite were fishless until they planted them with trout during the early 1900’s. The native Rainbow’s only lived in the lower elevations of Yosemite in places like the Merced river.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

@@UntilJourneysEnd i know the rainbows were planted years ago they are still a Native Fish . rainbows need a River to successfully spawn brook trout can spawn in the Gravel in a lake and overrun Lakes in the Sierras all i am saying Eat the Brook trout and save the rainbows most lakes in the backcountry do not have rainbows in them but most all have a lot brook trout

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

@markvanderstelt8999 I see what you mean Mark. Brook trout can definitely have the potential to overrun a lake system. That’s a good point. Many of the lakes I fish, including this one, are so remote that the fishing pressure they receive is very minimal. Taking a few Rainbows out of the system won’t drastically affect their numbers by any means. And just a note on Native vs. Wild. None of these fish in the Yosemite backcountry lakes are Native trout, including Rainbows. Native means they were there before any human intervention. Wild means, they were stocked at one time, and have now become a self sustaining population. I think that difference is important, because having fished places where the Rainbows were indeed Native, gives you a whole different outlook on how many you would keep for dinner if their population numbers were in fact in peril.

[@EthanBenard]

I miss you bro. I’m glad to see you thriving and Married and living your best life.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Thank you Ethan for those kinds words bro ✊🏻 Any time you’re out in LA again, reach out!

[@craigbrittain6039]

You might also try corn meal to coat the trout before frying. It does a great job cooking the trout.

[@waguni]

Just get a thermacell. They make a backpacking version that lasts forever. It helps me in June-July when there is thousands of mosquitos.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I've just started hearing about these Thermacells...I'll definitely check them out! Thanks for the tip!!

[@Cepholapoid]

Absolutely epic! I've got some trips planned for the Eastern Sierra's coming up soon and this video makes me want to plan some for the Western side asap! The amount of work going into these videos absolutely shows, awesome work!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

The Western side has a different look!! Go explore it dude! And thanks for watchin! 🕺🏻🎣

[@gorsch777]

Dude...thank you! Great video, and beautiful fish! It's channels like yours that keep my brain happy when I'm not out on my own adventures.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Ahhh that makes me happy! Glad to hear!

[@SEDiTiOUS0NE]

I want to do it myself, but have no experience.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Start by doing a small day hike! You don't have to camp!

[@danpayan9468]

Fresh trout tacos mmmmm

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I gotta do that next…….

[@chizzoy]

what were you using to charge up your batteries ?

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

More batteries 😅 But actually, in this episode, Max showed me a mini solar panel that will likely come with me on future trips!

[@silverantoutdoors]

Some sexy looking rainbow trout there and some fine cooking! Seasoned to perfection 🎣

[@barns.flydrift]

the mosquitos....😵‍💫

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

For real….

[@myotherlinefishing]

Sweet! Awesome video!!! I’m in Yosemite right now lol. Putting together a vid too. 🤙🏼 In a hotel with wifi with my wife this time around. Fishing is great in the hard to reach places and mediocre in the busier parts of the park (as expected). Love it here!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

All road access fisheries are not very good. Gotta get off the beaten path! Have fun up there bro! Perfect time of the year to enjoy it!!

[@kevincydejko2851]

You need to invest in a thermacell

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Looking into one!!

[@PaulLeach123]

Great vid!

[@cheinemann_805]

Epic video, M. Thanks for taking us along. 👊🏼

[@coloradocatchcleanandcook3426]

Love these alpine lake videos they're some of my favorite content to watch.

[@HuyNguyen-lu3zj]

Great video! That fishing was fantastic. Were you hiking up in a flannel?! Jeez man, get yourself a hooded sunshirt. They're not expensive (though can be but don't need to be), breathable and usually provide sun protection. Also bring a headnet, though the skeeters seemed epic on this trip. Also give a Thermacell a try. Beautiful fish ypu caught here! Peace!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Hahhaha I honestly did not put a lot of thought into my clothes on this trip 😂 I definitely need to get more sun shirts 😅 I’ve heard of the Thermacell! Gotta give it a try…

[@AllenA0209]

Awesome video, just did Ostrander lake Saturday-Monday. The beauty of Yosemite is unreal.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Heck yeah dude! Yes...it's a special place

[@Edwardcruzz13]

I tend to gat that sickness at around 10-11K feet

[@truthyyang25]

Awesome adventure ❤ and great teaching skills lol it's so awesome how happy you are everytime max catches a fish. Keep up the great videos!!!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Haha thanks man.

[@germurphy3561]

Yeesss dude 😂 An hour long video! Time to sit back, put the feet up and relax.. Ur videos are top notch 🎣👍🏻

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

😆🕺🏻🎣🏔️ Enjoy!!!

[@michaelbarbosa5696]

Awesome video Micah

[@tandyadventures]

So nice!

[@StephenRT]

Awesome video. What trail was this if you would mind sharing?

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I’ll be making a video in the next month showing how I find the places I fish!

[@VHerb]

Saw this vid earlier… Finally! A long 1HOUUUU journey . (3 am watching till I fall asleep 😂) fell asleep forgot to drop my comment lol

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Hahhahaha heeeeckk yeah!!!! 😆 Glad you enjoyed it brotha! Thanks for watching!

[@VHerb]

@@UntilJourneysEnd gotchu sir! More like this please. Sooo peaceful watching u vids .i fall asleep everytime ,i let the video play on its own zahhaha

[@hofmannsluresinc]

Nice Work!

[@Trails_trout_surf]

Those small stream trout are the best

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

They’re a blast!

[@markbonar6475]

1st video I’ve watched but already hooked

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Welcome Mark! Glad ya enjoyed it 😆

[@Fizzyfuzzybignbuzzy]

Dude I’ve needed this!!!! Thank you

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

🙏🏻🙏🏻 so happy to hear!!

[@craigbrittain6039]

Remember mosquito netting next time.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I hate nets 😖 I’m just bringing more bug spray 😅

[@Edwardcruzz13]

Brother micah ! Great video, hey ? At what elevation were ya'll at ?

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Great question! We started at 4,100 and hiked to 8,400

[@Edwardcruzz13]

@UntilJourneysEnd brother micah!...when are you gonna invite me along a journey ? I've got everything ultra light and we don't have to share our food ..lol🤓🫡

[@JoeD.294.]

I enjoy your backpacking & fishing trips. I appreciate all the work that goes into video taping. IMHO i don't know why you don't share the location. So many who videotape fishing the backcountry do. Only real sportsmen & hikers watch these so i wouldn't worry about the area being damaged. Just an opinion.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Thanks Joe! I’m glad you enjoy the channel! I make these videos not just for fellow outdoorsman, but also for the people who have never grown up with someone to show them the outdoors. My goal is to inspire the younger generation to get outside and explore. And a big part of that exploration is discovering these places on your own. If I were to simply post where all these places are, it not only robs you of the discovery, but it also opens the door for the type of people who just want to go to these places for a quick picture, and then leave (those are the folks who generally leave the trash we all hate seeing out there). So with all that said. I’ve made it a habit to no longer post locations for most places I go to because as my channel grows, it would have been a lot harder to stop posting if I have a big following than a smaller one.

[@LymanSheba]

I fish sustainable - catch and release only. I'm glad for their adventure but the taking of alpine fish is not good.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Sustainable fishing does not mean “no wild fish should ever be taken and consumed”. That statement among fishermen either needs to include further context, or be omitted completely. Here’s the context I would add: Every stream, river, or lake has different trout population conditions. In todays age of the internet, there is usually information about these fisheries directly from your local Fish and Wildlife, or private parties. As fishermen, we should not only know our local regulations, but research these fisheries to find out the current conditions. If this information isn’t available online however, then we simply need to know the regs, and then use our best judgement when we’re out in the wild. If the trout seem to be low in numbers, either take only what you need, or only release. A statement like “I practice sustainable fishing and only catch and release” completely negates an entire aspect of fishing that has been practiced since man has walked the earth. Fish is food. And wild fish, specifically trout, is some of the most nutritious, healthy meat one can eat. I prefer to harvest my meat like my ancestors. By my own hand. By my own hook or arrow.

[@enriquechavez6870]

This fool setting the hook like he's catching bass and wonders why he's missing them lol

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

😂😎

[@77grintchkick]

You instructing me on everything would annoy the shot out of me. Your friend is very patient!

[@llucq1]

Thanks for a great trip!