You're not joking about getting winded walking back up that hill to the car. I run 4 miles a few times a week but that hike back up the hill had me gasping at the end!
Hey Amani, I’m going up to fish Tahoe soon. Just to clarify your setup, you like to use 8lb test on the reel, but tie 6lb test to the other end of ur barrel swivel which u tie the hook onto? Don’t want to get sawed off like you say! Keep up the great work
That is correct but I have recently upgraded my leader to 6lb vanish fluorocarbon for a little more toughness. The 8lb line on on your reel is a must if you are using mono like I do. Early on in my Lake Tahoe fishing adventures I got sawed off with the 6lb and I knew right away that anything lighter than 8lb mono was a recipe for disaster!
Great catch . I am pretty sure I've fished this exact spot or some place right around it . Did you get snagged up alot and if not how did you manage to not get snagged ever other cast?
I only got snagged once. There are sand patches to the left of where I was so I cast that way. I want to try the shallower cove to the left because with the lake so far up it's deeper. There seems to be a good mixture of boulders and sand there. Need to scout it from the road above.
Yeah, river fishing is going to be rough for a while. I drove up to the Truckee in CA this morning and didn't even fish. Water was raging high, which is fine, but it was fairly heavily stained. I get your description of only being able to fish a few seams here and there because I've already dealt with that very thing this spring. Might be mountain reservoirs for a bit.
How I rig up, baits, hooks, all of it is in clips on my Fishing tips playlist. The clip "rigging up for reservoir trout" covers the basic set up and then I have clips detailing each component of the set up. Good luck.
Right on. We all need to be on high alert! I usually try to avoid them these days by heading above 10k for the summer but this year I'm going to have battle through it fishing lower lying rivers until the high country clears up. I used to fish rattle snake infested river canyons a lot when I was younger so I have a ton of experience dealing with the situation. I have a box of rattles from the ones that showed up in camp or were in spots where I was likely to run into them again on the way out. I actually have a rattle snake safety clip up on my outdoor safety playlist.
I use 4 piece max catch 5 weight but I just busted the top section so I threw the top part of a cheap 4 piece 6 weight on there. The rod is now 2 different colors but I've already got a bunch of fish on it. I guess it's a 5.25 weight!
@wildernesswithamani1027 lol for sure. I've been wanting to go up there but having a 5wt as well was unsure if it would be good enough or have to buy a bigger fly
Let’s Go “no gravy for you” - walkoff 18 incher nice - enjoy - with all those crawdaddys do small crankbaits in crawdad color work or too many rocks to throw those, catch you next time👊🎣👍
Surprisingly, I don't get snagged much. Logan shoals and a lot of this area to the left is mostly sand when you get outside of the rocks. The places I have gone where I got snagged I never went back to.
I haven't tried any crankbaits or lures in Tahoe. When I climb down to those rocks, I'm looking to lounge around hardcore. At least, when I'm not jumping around and climbing on the boulders!
It wasn't until it was! I didn't get a single bite all day and had pretty much given into the fact that I was going to get skunked. I'll take that last minute fish for sure.
@@CaptainCompassion1 Right on. I looked at the Truckee this morning and it was raging high and too stained for me to even try. Rivers won't be good to fish until it heats up and the rattlesnakes are in full swing!
I like to use floating baits to stay out of snags. There are tons of crawdads in the boulders. If I throw a crawdad out there other crawdads will drag it right into the rocks if the crawdad I'm using doesn't crawl in between boulders itself. I it might work somewhere like cave rock State Park or Logan shoals because once you clear the boulders it's mostly sand.
Wise man if you have never lost a rod or witnessed it being dragged in to the deep water, spend the time to make a proper rod holder setup. You logical approach is years in the making and produces regularly-I have and continue to learn from you in each video!
Yes. I move my stuff every 45 minutes to an hour. I want to make sure I/m not snagged and that nothing bad is going on like my bait sitting out of sight between two giant boulders. I often get bites right after I move my baits.
Hi Amani! A few friends and I with no fishing experience are headed out to fish this weekend at Lake Tahoe-- do you happen to do any guided fishing? would you be interested in helping us out?
I don't do guided fishing and I work weekends. Exactly how I rig up can be found on my fishing tips playlist in the clip "rigging up for reservoir trout". For lake Tahoe, I use 8lb mono with a 6lb mono leader. I also have clips for the PowerBait and hook compo I use and the types of hooks I use for night crawlers. I recommend everyone confirm regulations for themselves from official sources but it is my understanding that either state license is good on the lake. I have multiple spots around the lake on my Lake Tahoe shore fishing playlist. I have clips on tackle, rods, and techniques on my fishing tips playlist that will take you from the store to the water's edge. I typically use Ugly Stik rods and then I use spinning reels that cost between $20-$30. Don't worry about expensive tackle unless that is how you like to roll. Just worry about catching fish. Good luck!
I just checked and the boat camp in Emerald bay is closed until June 8th. You can park up on the 89 by the gate and walk down the long road to the Lake below. I don't know how high the water will be but when I was down there in the videos I shot it was a chill paradise to fish and relax in all day. Just a thought. I have a couple of clips for it on my Lake Tahoe shore fishing playlist.
It would have to be free spool with fish this big and strong. I used to do that with my bait-runner reel when fishing for catfish but I don't like fishing like that in this instance because big trout will sometimes drop it when they feel that resistance. If my rod is anchored they often hook themselves with those violent hits. This rainbow didn't bite, my rod just doubled over and the fish was there.
That's why I don't go there on weekends and usually during the summer. Half the Bay Area has moved there and a ton of people do short time rentals of their houses up there so now you have way more permanent residents up there as well as tourists spread out all over the communities. Once the campgrounds open diving through Emerald Bay is a nightmare. You are right, it has blown up. A lot of the foothill communities and mountain towns in the Sierra have,.
Who dat half naked man jumping on the rocks?
Your unmatched enthusiasm is inspirational!
That's a guy who had given up and was laying in the sun moments before he decided to quit and go home. I did not expect to get that fish!
You're not joking about getting winded walking back up that hill to the car. I run 4 miles a few times a week but that hike back up the hill had me gasping at the end!
Right! If you really want to feel the strain head down at the Chimney Beach area!
Beautiful eating rainbow, perfect size.
I was stoked on getting that last second fish. I plan to crush one of those filets for lunch today.
Your a good Dancer Mr wiggly
I did not expect the lake to get stormy like that. There was some leaping to be done!
Hey Amani, I’m going up to fish Tahoe soon. Just to clarify your setup, you like to use 8lb test on the reel, but tie 6lb test to the other end of ur barrel swivel which u tie the hook onto? Don’t want to get sawed off like you say!
Keep up the great work
That is correct but I have recently upgraded my leader to 6lb vanish fluorocarbon for a little more toughness. The 8lb line on on your reel is a must if you are using mono like I do. Early on in my Lake Tahoe fishing adventures I got sawed off with the 6lb and I knew right away that anything lighter than 8lb mono was a recipe for disaster!
Killer vid and nice fish. I was up in the Eastern Sierra's last week and used your spoons for the first time. I am hooked!
Nice. It goes like that when you have success. Same thing happened to me fishing 1/8 OZ marabou jigs in rivers. I'm hooked!
Great catch . I am pretty sure I've fished this exact spot or some place right around it . Did you get snagged up alot and if not how did you manage to not get snagged ever other cast?
I only got snagged once. There are sand patches to the left of where I was so I cast that way. I want to try the shallower cove to the left because with the lake so far up it's deeper. There seems to be a good mixture of boulders and sand there. Need to scout it from the road above.
Always swing for the fences never say die ...lol
It just takes one shot!
Nice fillets. 😉
The rainbows here are top tier for eating.
Good on ya bro! Fished the north Yuba yesterday, one good hit and miss, water is raging. Could only fish a few seams hear and there.
Yeah, river fishing is going to be rough for a while. I drove up to the Truckee in CA this morning and didn't even fish. Water was raging high, which is fine, but it was fairly heavily stained. I get your description of only being able to fish a few seams here and there because I've already dealt with that very thing this spring. Might be mountain reservoirs for a bit.
hey bro, u should do some fishing vids down at stanislaus!
I think I have a couple Stanislaus clips on my river fishing playlist but yes, I do plan to get back there.
Dude I've got an extra pedal kayak. Let's go drop the hammer on these fish lol
My advice, stay close to the boulders. I think the big rainbows have moved into feed on the minnow and crawdad buffet!
I'm about to fish at emerald bay this weekend. Any advice on bait/lures?
How I rig up, baits, hooks, all of it is in clips on my Fishing tips playlist. The clip "rigging up for reservoir trout" covers the basic set up and then I have clips detailing each component of the set up. Good luck.
Watch out for the rattle snakes this year. Safety 1st!! Good luck out there…
Right on. We all need to be on high alert! I usually try to avoid them these days by heading above 10k for the summer but this year I'm going to have battle through it fishing lower lying rivers until the high country clears up. I used to fish rattle snake infested river canyons a lot when I was younger so I have a ton of experience dealing with the situation. I have a box of rattles from the ones that showed up in camp or were in spots where I was likely to run into them again on the way out. I actually have a rattle snake safety clip up on my outdoor safety playlist.
When you fly fish the lakes what wt rod and reel are you using?
I use 4 piece max catch 5 weight but I just busted the top section so I threw the top part of a cheap 4 piece 6 weight on there. The rod is now 2 different colors but I've already got a bunch of fish on it. I guess it's a 5.25 weight!
@wildernesswithamani1027 lol for sure. I've been wanting to go up there but having a 5wt as well was unsure if it would be good enough or have to buy a bigger fly
Nice might give Tahoe my first ever grind till I catch one out of there this year
Grind it out! I think the big rainbows are moving in to feed.
Let’s Go “no gravy for you” - walkoff 18 incher nice - enjoy - with all those crawdaddys do small crankbaits in crawdad color work or too many rocks to throw those, catch you next time👊🎣👍
Off the shore you're likely to snag on the rocks but if you have a kayak it's worth a try
Surprisingly, I don't get snagged much. Logan shoals and a lot of this area to the left is mostly sand when you get outside of the rocks. The places I have gone where I got snagged I never went back to.
I haven't tried any crankbaits or lures in Tahoe. When I climb down to those rocks, I'm looking to lounge around hardcore. At least, when I'm not jumping around and climbing on the boulders!
#109👍🏻🎣👀
Right on. Signs of life.
Good day.
It wasn't until it was! I didn't get a single bite all day and had pretty much given into the fact that I was going to get skunked. I'll take that last minute fish for sure.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Going to hit Indian Creek tomorrow. Should give Tahoe a try sometime. It's 12 miles from me.
@@CaptainCompassion1 Right on. I looked at the Truckee this morning and it was raging high and too stained for me to even try. Rivers won't be good to fish until it heats up and the rattlesnakes are in full swing!
Laughing here.....i love the baseball analogy.
It fit the situation like a glove!
LETS GOOOOO!!!!
Finally, a couple days back to back where I got something good. I need to build on that!
Sooooooo why don't you use a crawdad or half with a worm or power bait I've never seen you use craw
I like to use floating baits to stay out of snags. There are tons of crawdads in the boulders. If I throw a crawdad out there other crawdads will drag it right into the rocks if the crawdad I'm using doesn't crawl in between boulders itself. I it might work somewhere like cave rock State Park or Logan shoals because once you clear the boulders it's mostly sand.
Wise man if you have never lost a rod or witnessed it being dragged in to the deep water, spend the time to make a proper rod holder setup. You logical approach is years in the making and produces regularly-I have and continue to learn from you in each video!
Do you ever recast into a different area if you're not getting hits for like an hour or so?
Yes. I move my stuff every 45 minutes to an hour. I want to make sure I/m not snagged and that nothing bad is going on like my bait sitting out of sight between two giant boulders. I often get bites right after I move my baits.
Where are you parking?
There are 3 parking areas on the side of the 28 on the hill leading down to Sand Harbor State park. I usually park there and hike down.
Like I said this is Cash
If you want to join me in my boat just let me know
Right on. Thank you.
Hi Amani! A few friends and I with no fishing experience are headed out to fish this weekend at Lake Tahoe-- do you happen to do any guided fishing? would you be interested in helping us out?
I don't do guided fishing and I work weekends. Exactly how I rig up can be found on my fishing tips playlist in the clip "rigging up for reservoir trout". For lake Tahoe, I use 8lb mono with a 6lb mono leader. I also have clips for the PowerBait and hook compo I use and the types of hooks I use for night crawlers. I recommend everyone confirm regulations for themselves from official sources but it is my understanding that either state license is good on the lake. I have multiple spots around the lake on my Lake Tahoe shore fishing playlist. I have clips on tackle, rods, and techniques on my fishing tips playlist that will take you from the store to the water's edge. I typically use Ugly Stik rods and then I use spinning reels that cost between $20-$30. Don't worry about expensive tackle unless that is how you like to roll. Just worry about catching fish. Good luck!
I just checked and the boat camp in Emerald bay is closed until June 8th. You can park up on the 89 by the gate and walk down the long road to the Lake below. I don't know how high the water will be but when I was down there in the videos I shot it was a chill paradise to fish and relax in all day. Just a thought. I have a couple of clips for it on my Lake Tahoe shore fishing playlist.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 you're the best, thank you so much! Wow!
simply loosen the drag so the rod cant be pulled in
It would have to be free spool with fish this big and strong. I used to do that with my bait-runner reel when fishing for catfish but I don't like fishing like that in this instance because big trout will sometimes drop it when they feel that resistance. If my rod is anchored they often hook themselves with those violent hits. This rainbow didn't bite, my rod just doubled over and the fish was there.
Please stay away..Tahoe is blown up now thanks..
That's why I don't go there on weekends and usually during the summer. Half the Bay Area has moved there and a ton of people do short time rentals of their houses up there so now you have way more permanent residents up there as well as tourists spread out all over the communities. Once the campgrounds open diving through Emerald Bay is a nightmare. You are right, it has blown up. A lot of the foothill communities and mountain towns in the Sierra have,.
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