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Mountain Hunger Fly Fishing
United States
Приєднався 7 лют 2020
A fly fisherman's journey through the Eastern Sierra's in California, pursuing a lifelong connection to wild trout and moving water.
Mountain Hunger is dedicated to showcasing the beauty and adventure that fly fishing brings. We practice catch and release 100% of the time and only use barbless flies. Channel highlights include both European style nymphing, with a mono rig set up, along with traditional dry fly approaches.
Thank you for stopping by and please hit subscribe to see more fly fishing adventures in the Eastern Sierra's.
Stay hungry.
MH
Mountain Hunger is dedicated to showcasing the beauty and adventure that fly fishing brings. We practice catch and release 100% of the time and only use barbless flies. Channel highlights include both European style nymphing, with a mono rig set up, along with traditional dry fly approaches.
Thank you for stopping by and please hit subscribe to see more fly fishing adventures in the Eastern Sierra's.
Stay hungry.
MH
East Walker River & Hot Creek Fly Fishing Ep. 2 | Euro Nymphing the Eastern Sierra's
EPISODE 2! Euro Nymphing with the mono rig at East Walker River and Hot Creek in the Eastern Sierra's, California. East Walker River flows were around 170cfs. Got 3 days of early morning fishing in from around 6AM to 10AM. Fishing was solid but trout seemed on the pickier side (I would recommend cycling through flies until you find what's working). Hot Creek had it's usual summertime crowds but if you knew where to look fishing was great. Focus on slots with short drifts. Natural patterns seemed to be the key, much more productive than attractors. Check out my fly selection for this video below. Please like and subscribe for more fly fishing and Eastern Sierra content!
East Walker River
Dropper: Pat's Rubber Legs, Micro Bugger
Point: Tungsten Pheasant Tail, Mayfly Slim Jim
Hot Creek
Point: Tungsten Hare's Ear, Thread Frenchie, Mayfly Slim Jim
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! Thank you for watching.
Stay Hungry.
MH
East Walker River
Dropper: Pat's Rubber Legs, Micro Bugger
Point: Tungsten Pheasant Tail, Mayfly Slim Jim
Hot Creek
Point: Tungsten Hare's Ear, Thread Frenchie, Mayfly Slim Jim
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! Thank you for watching.
Stay Hungry.
MH
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Fly Fishing Rush Creek | Euro Nymphing the Eastern Sierra's | June Lake Loop Fishing
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An impromptu afternoon euro nymphing session at Rush Creek, off the June Lake Loop, with the mono rig. Decided to take a quick detour off the 395 after fly fishing the East Walker River that morning. Funny enough, exploring & hiking Rush Creek for the first time, in a long time, became the highlight of the day. Fast-moving water, deep runs, and lots of resident brownies. Looking forward to goin...
Fly Fishing Miracle Mile for Huge Trout | East Walker River | Euro Nymphing/Mono Rig Set-Up
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The shared fly fishing experience that keeps us all paying homage to the Miracle Mile at East Walker River. Flows were around 160~ CFS and I was euro nymphing exclusively with a mono rig set up. After a slow start to the day, only catching 20 whitefish, I had the feeling to make a change from small nymphs to dead drifting big bugs. The rainbow that ensued left me speechless! He/she lit up the d...
East Walker River & Hot Creek Fly Fishing Ep. 1 | Euro Nymphing the Eastern Sierra's
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Euro Nymphing with the mono rig at East Walker River and Hot Creek in the Eastern Sierra's, California. East Walker River flows were at 160cfs with intense winds which made for some difficult fly fishing and line management (as you can see in the video!). The wind died down the following day at Hot Creek and despite heavy pressure, euro nymphing was great with trout keying in on caddis and a ni...
Euro Nymphing | Fly Fishing Hot Creek Eastern Sierras
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Beautiful day euro nymphing at Hot Creek in the Eastern Sierras. All fly fishing highlights are from the first half of the day ranging from about 10AM to Noon. Overall 'The Creek' was fishing great with 20 fish for the day and minimal weeds affecting drifts. Bonus clip at the end of a healthy brown from East Walker River (EWR). See my fly selection for this video below. Look for more EWR videos...
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Have to keep that rod tip upstream or they will pop off a lot more. You should also try fluorocarbon vs mono as it does not float. I had a good day on my euro rod as well the other week: ua-cam.com/video/yr4-kGlHj8c/v-deo.html
What is your line setup? Are you using Lazar line as well?
George Daniel’s Euro Nymph Line setup - and yes 25lb Lazar shooting line in place of the fly line.
@@mountainhungerflyfishing3740 Looks like they stopped making 25lb lazar line. Hope all is well, gotta ask why did you stop making videos?
@@everythingflytv507 GD recommends 25lb - I have 30lb on currently and works great. If I am remembering correctly it is only a few MM difference. Been busy! But have been meaning to put together an edit honestly, I haven't stopped filming and have a couple of nice fish to share from the past 2 years.
@@mountainhungerflyfishing3740 Nice man, definitely looking forward to seeing them. My time is coming up to visit the East Walker River again and Owens River Gorge area. Been waiting all year to come back. Anyways thanks for the info I am always interested at trying new mono setups. Been using 25ft of 8lb chameleon, 8lb sunset amnesia FL Green and FL red, tippet ring to 5x-6x. Been pretty happy with that for the last couple years. But definitely going to spool up another reel with something similar to yours. Hope to run into you one day, if you ever see a guy in his mid 30s with a big red beard fishing a shadow X thats me! Cheers.
The Miracle Mile is on the North Platte River in Wyoming.
Regulations say single barbless hook. Its well posted, don't get busted for using two flies, not worth the loss of equipment, and a fat fine.
2022 DFG Regulations for Hot Creek: All year. Only artificial flies with barbless hooks may be used. Barbless is all I fish. I recommend anyone always check their local regulations. Hot Creek can be found below: www.monocounty.org/things-to-do/fishing/fishing-rules-regulations/ or nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=190456
@@mountainhungerflyfishing3740 Thanks for the update, used to be DFG frowned upon using multiple flies on hot creek
@@dorothyriegert8958 Interesting, wonder when it changed. I agree with you that 1 fly is truly the most effective - reduces hangups, fewer lost flies, and better precision in getting the fly into those hard-to-reach slots. Almost always fish 1 extra weighted fly now at HC.
Just curious what was your basic set up?
Run a 10ft 5 weight and for the line - look up George Daniel’s Euro Nymph Line Setup.
Is this in wyoming
Outside Bridgeport, CA.
Awesome scenery, great footage and top fishing, thanks, thumbs up and greetings from New Zealand Trout fishers,, Tony.
What’s your rod and reel combo?
G.Loomis Streamdance 10ft 5 weight and then an Allen Trout II reel. Not a typical euro nymph rod - but this rod allows me to turn over heavier flies and cast easier in the Sierra winds.
Going up there Friday awesome skills and patience you have friend
i am 11 just started fly fishing way better then spinning rods
Euro nymphing could easily be done on a spinning rod. A fly rod adds no advantage with this technique. I've been fly fishing for over 30 years.
Nice fish!
You can nymph and set, you might want to get a net with a longer handle, or watch George Daniels to get the netting of fish squared away...great vids, well done with the tight lining.
I would of taken one step back lowered the rod to my left and beached it rather than letting it fight for so long.
Nice video! As for rush creek were you using nymphs or dries? What was your rig? I think I saw just a single nymph tied on. Also just subbed!
All subsurface, single fly -> Tungsten Thread Frenchie. Rush Creek had a tough season last year so I'd recommend skipping it this year. Rig was a 'mono rig' set up, George Daniels has a good set up vid on youtube. Tight lines!
Nice video man, I just subbed. What pound test leader are you using at hot creek? Also if you don’t mind what kinda flies were working the best?
Did you get all them trout on nymphs at hot creek? I’m new to fly fishing and just got my combo. I’ll be heading to hot creek mid june. What lb is your leader? Also just subbed
Yes, all on tungsten weighted nymphs - Sz. 16-18. At Hot Creek I usually run a single fly as to reduce hang ups and focus on short drifts through slots in the reeds. Usually running 5-6x flouro tippet~ Go to is -> Seaguar Invizx 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line Seaguar Invizx 4-Pound. Tight lines, have a blast at Hot Creek!
@@mountainhungerflyfishing3740 Nice thank you man! Would you teccomed rio brand? I dont know which size tippit to use when i’ll just be fishing the owens and hot creek when I go. I think they said “Whatever size your fly is divide that by 3” and that i’ll get my tippit size.
Excellent content! Subscribed. Tight Lines 🤙🏼
@crafty traveler Forget it.. it's all condos and RV dudes in dune buggies.. the shores are littered with Schlitz cans and Pautzkes salmon egg jars.. Best you go somewhere else...🤭
Very nice, thanks.
Killer brown man!!!!
Thank you! Appreciate you tuning in! MH
Cool video.Whats size hares ear did you use at Hot Creek?
I am usually always fishing Sz. 14 or 16's~. Thanks for watching! HC
Grate video. And some nice looking fish
Great video! Any tips on the correct leader length on the fluro for the skinnier waters/ weeds when euro nymphing?
For the most part I am usually always running the same length leader set up. George Daniel's Euro Rig set up (google for a nice/simple visual guide). Off that usually 6ft tippet if skinnier waters. 6+ for deeper/faster flows, but usually stick around 6.5ft of tippet. Most adjustments for skinnier waters I make are through rod positioning.
This is by far the best euro content I have seen for the area. Looking to head up mid January for my 30th. Some drifts on the Upper O would be phenomenal in the future! Keep up the solid work!
Thank you Cam! Working on another video now that's all winter EWR. Didn't make it to Owens but would love to get some drifts there on those snow bows. Truly appreciate it! Tight lines come Jan. 30th
Did you have split shot or just nymph? Thanks
Heavy tungsten weighted nymphs. No split shot at all. Thanks for watching! MH
Where is this spot at?
This is the East Walker River, tailwater flowing out of the Bridgeport Reservoir outside Bridgeport, CA in the Eastern Sierra's. Amazing tailwater fishing!
Lovely stretch. One of the first places I tried out euro tactics a few years back.
Awesome video. Is this a mono rig? How long is the mono line and what weight mono do you use?
Thank you Casey! Yes, I am fishing the mono rig. I use OPST Lazar Shooting line as my fly line 30LB but 25LB is recommended if you can find it. After that Cortland White Indicator Mono (25LB) and then Indicator Mono is Rio Two Tone. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. MH
@@mountainhungerflyfishing3740 Great, thank you
Great video, flows are finally back up. If you don't mind sharing, how far down are you from the miracle mile?
A lot of this footage is from the 1 mile~ section that is below the bridge. There's plenty of access points and all types of water. Thanks for watching as well Alex!
Great video, is that between silver and grant?
Yessir!
Great technique and video. I fish EW a lot but will be staying away until fall. Water temps are in 70’s and flows sub 100. We are in heat wave next 7-10 days too. We need those overnight lows in upper 30’s.
Thank you Chris! Agreed, not ideal conditions for August, hope it changes for the better.
@@mountainhungerflyfishing3740 We've had 3-4 good years since the drought so the EW is overall still in very good condition. This Heat Wave stinks and just makes fisheries like the Dub pretty fragile right now. It will be good to go soon enough. Keep up the nice work!
Great video. Bummer that the EW flows have been low for majority of this season. Most rivers for that matter. Keep the vids coming. Tight lines 🤙🏾
Thank you! I couldn't believe when I checked the flows the other day and they were sub-100.. Headed up in two weeks, fingers crossed the fishery is doing well.
Hopefully water temps go down and flows go up haha
@@mountainhungerflyfishing3740 where the videos at haha? Keep em coming. Hope all is well with you 🤙
That was awesome.
Curious, what nymphs? One or two at a time?
Thanks Eric! I always run 2 flies at East Walker. Usually 1 fly at Hot Creek when the weeds are around. See the video info for the flies I used this go around! MH
Mountain Hunger Fly Fishing thanks. I must have missed the flies in the video. I’m just learning the nymph game, thank you.
great video , what's your set up , like pole length make and model , reel size and make & model , Thanks.
G Loomis Stream Dance 10' 5 Weight. Not a modern euro style rod but it works for me. Reel is an Allen Trout II. (Their stuff is great quality and insane value).
@@mountainhungerflyfishing3740 Thanks.
The scenery and fishing looks great. We are going up to eastern sierras Aug 15-30. Going to Truckee, Bridgeport and the Owens River. Going to take day trips to the lakes.
That'll be quite the trip! Been meaning to make it Truckee at some point this year.. hopefully this fall. Tight lines on your adventure! MH
Very cool video and some nice fish. That brown was big! I'm heading up there in a couple of weeks, so hoping to hook up some of my own! Would you mind sharing what flies were working the best for you?
Hey! I just returned from a trip yesterday in fact. Got 3 mornings in on the EWR, flows ranged from 120-170 cfs. I had the most luck with Thread Frenchie/Pheasant Tails, Mayfly Nymphs, Stonefly patterns. I had a hand tied gray mayfly nypmh that seemed to trick the picky browns (similar to a Tungstem Slim Jim). It was tough fishing due to the water temp and the fishing pressure. Keep an eye on the flows and day time temps. Thanks for watching, new video coming soon. MH
New to fly fishing, can some one explain to me what euro nymphing is ?
Nymphing refers to subsurface fly fishing. Euro nymphing is a technique that uses a 'tight line' approach with weighted nymphs (no slack in the line/system). Another popular nymphing technique is indicator nymphing, which is a 'suspension' approach (this involves flies, weights, and an indicator).
I use to Fly Fish Rush Creek....I now like to Tenkara fish it. How were the mosquitos? Ill be there in September...tight lines for you always
Mosquito free this time of the year! Or I got lucky ha.. Thanks for watching, tight lines as well~ MH
You are very skilled at playing and landing the fish especially in fast water.
Thanks Gary!
loved your video. I haven't fished the East Walker in 30 yrs. I want to get back to it.
Thank you for watching! Hope you make it back to EWR, it's a special place.
No way you would have been a able to chase that rainbow down stream like that on the East Walker ;)
I would no doubt try haha!
is hot creek barblesss only?
Yup yup
Some great footage. Keep em coming. You got a sub from me 👍
Is that a 10ft 5wt Streamdance? Very good nymphing.
Yessir it is. Thank you for watching!
I'm unable to determine if your rod is an actually euro rod or a traditional rod. My euro rods really excel with landing fish with the 3wt tip and 5 wt butt ... that 3wt tip really allows a nice constant pressure when playing the fish and allow the use of lighter tippet.
G Loomis GLX Streamdance 10' 5 Weight. Not a contemporary euro rod but I love it.
Big fish downstream of you always a problem
Beautiful browny !!
Nice! How do you like that Lazer line? I use straight mono but I have been looking at trying Lazer. Are you using 25lb or 30lb?
The OPST Lazar is the best solution I've used so far. Much prefer it over mono. I find it easier and smoother to handle when slowly pulling to keep tension. My set-up is 30lb. Thanks for watching!
Very nice nymphing. Did you fish at the miracle mile or more downstream? Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Greg! This was both miracle mile and below the bridge some ways.
good video keep it up!
Thank you! Will do!