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Morning trout fishing on the upper Kern River
I hit up a morning fishing session in the upper Kern River, just north of Kernville.

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Insane catch on the Kern River.
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Day trip on the FORKS OF THE KERN 2023
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We went on a day trip to the Forks, back in August 2023.... winter definitely blessed the sierras with a ton of water! We hiked and we fished. Overall, we had a great time and it’s all about getting out there and enjoying the outdoors. If you’re looking for a sign, this is it! If you like the content and would like to support further videos, check out our hats on Kernriverleather.com Music: www...
FLY FISHING THE FORKS OF THE KERN RIVER
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FLY FISHING THE FORKS OF THE KERN RIVER
1972 GMC JIMMY
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1972 GMC JIMMY
Riding at Chuckwalla raceway jan. 9 2012
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Riding at Chuckwalla raceway jan. 9 2012

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  • @MaxBruner
    @MaxBruner Місяць тому

    How hot was it out there when you got on the water?

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 29 днів тому

      Temps were about 70 degrees and up to 90’s by the end

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 29 днів тому

      Best times are now until November Great temps and fishing!

  • @AndrikOlmedo-qx1pq
    @AndrikOlmedo-qx1pq Місяць тому

    What part of

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 29 днів тому

      You’ll catch fish any part of the upper kern in the 20 mile section. Get out there!

  • @oldsmugglerflyfishing
    @oldsmugglerflyfishing Місяць тому

    Awesome

  • @barkerstrains8065
    @barkerstrains8065 Місяць тому

    …did you hit up McNallys?

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 Місяць тому

      Not on this trip, but it’s def a place to hit!

  • @HungSir-h1y
    @HungSir-h1y 2 місяці тому

    U could of definitely gotten those out with ur hands don't be a pansy

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 2 місяці тому

      Then why did I buy my fancy forceps?

  • @judithokley2302
    @judithokley2302 2 місяці тому

    Looks like fun

  • @HangingontheTrail
    @HangingontheTrail 3 місяці тому

    How that fish went right up to the camera.. epic! Awesome vid.

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 3 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, the fish gave a good show!

  • @Dylans_Garage
    @Dylans_Garage 4 місяці тому

    Don’t know when this was. But wet wading this River not during the summer heat is awfully cold🥶

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 4 місяці тому

      This was July in 90 degree weather and it was still freezing!

    • @Dylans_Garage
      @Dylans_Garage 4 місяці тому

      @@smokinaces661 yea hahaha. Manageable when it’s hot tho😅

  • @carlchea2334
    @carlchea2334 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for posting. Looks really nice down there. How long does it take you guys to hike down to the river at a normal pace? And how long does it take back up? Thank you in advance.

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 5 місяців тому

      Down is the best. Depending on pace. 35-45 min roughly I’ve made it in about 25 going with the down hill momentum.

  • @kkawai7
    @kkawai7 6 місяців тому

    Nice! 😊

  • @luperamos7307
    @luperamos7307 7 місяців тому

    What trail is that and how far is it from there to the fishing spot? And is your car safe at a remote trailhead like that? What about wildlife you may encounter? You carry any protection?

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 7 місяців тому

      Just look up on Google, forks of the kern river and you’ll find the trail and info. I cannot attest as to safety. My vehicle has been safe and is some distance from populated areas so you’ll be safe from thieves with no fuel to go that far. Now as far as vehicle safety from bears is if you leave food. Wildlife is pretty much everything from bears, mountain lions and rattlesnakes to birds and fish. Yep. Never leave home without protection.

    • @luperamos7307
      @luperamos7307 7 місяців тому

      @@smokinaces661 So what protection do you carry or should one carry? I remember having been on trails that got very lonely and it did feel scary.

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 5 місяців тому

      It’s the law of the land man! Keep it on you!

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 5 місяців тому

      Normally it’s lonely but it’s good to be prepared. There’s predators and there’s been stories in those mountains… look up Benjamin Ashley. He used the PCT as his main mode of getting around.

  • @randytrudeau952
    @randytrudeau952 8 місяців тому

    Did any of them come up for dries?

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 7 місяців тому

      Yes! For about an hour span they were coming up for dries. I was using 16 mayflies.

  • @chili1593
    @chili1593 10 місяців тому

    Great video

  • @andresg9241
    @andresg9241 11 місяців тому

    Nice!!

  • @ep_phonehome
    @ep_phonehome 11 місяців тому

    Great vid, glad you guys had fun and caught fish! For future...would be nice to omit details on the specific location in the video & title. We want to keep this place nice for the future.

  • @rickprice8765
    @rickprice8765 Рік тому

    Cutting the trail is really bad form. I hike the forks a lot and know that spot. Those hill sides are very susceptible to erosion after the fire so it’s very important to set a good example.

  • @patrickbrownrigg1058
    @patrickbrownrigg1058 Рік тому

    Shweet.

  • @qoulder
    @qoulder Рік тому

    Very cool btw, I am just getting into fly fishing and the closest river to me in the kern. Excited to learn

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 Рік тому

      Best advice I ever got when I was learning was to leave the spin rod at home. Good luck!!

  • @qoulder
    @qoulder Рік тому

    Do you eat the fish?

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 Рік тому

      Not always, but I do. Normally have several in the freezer so if I have some, back in the river they go.

  • @cgm0826
    @cgm0826 Рік тому

    how long was the hike down?

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 Рік тому

      Depending on the speed down, 25-45 min.

  • @geoffreymilke5176
    @geoffreymilke5176 Рік тому

    change the name t0 2/3 hiking 1/2 fly fishing

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 Рік тому

      Change your name to Mrs complainy. 😂

    • @geoffreymilke5176
      @geoffreymilke5176 Рік тому

      @@smokinaces661 ignorant comment

    • @geoffreymilke5176
      @geoffreymilke5176 Рік тому

      @@smokinaces661 and if you want to get more than 35 subscribers...dont be an A$$hole

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 Рік тому

      @@geoffreymilke5176 If you think my comment was “A$$hole” my previous comment stands to be true. 😂

  • @mikeroll9868
    @mikeroll9868 Рік тому

    That’s a beautiful river. I was up there two years ago and wanted to go there but the area was closed. I can see why. Nice fishing. My daughter is Catalina Island leather.

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 Рік тому

      It sure is. Thank you! And check us out on Instagram

  • @joshuabolden3045
    @joshuabolden3045 Рік тому

    Hey brotha looks like a blast! Is this a day hike? Or would be an overnighter?

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 Рік тому

      Hey Joshua. Depends on where you are. I live about 2.5 hrs away from the trail head. Usually leave 0500 and I’m on the trail around 7:30 and ready to just park and hike. Real fast pace down the mountain. Depending how fast you want to go. I made it in 25 min. 2 miles to the forks. 45 min -1:30 up. I usually do day trips. Long but worth it.

  • @chili1593
    @chili1593 Рік тому

    Pulling some nice trout in. Thanks for taking us along. Always been curious about this section. What fly were you using?

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 Рік тому

      Large stonefly was the name of the game on the trip.

  • @williemickbillie
    @williemickbillie Рік тому

    start using barbless hooks / crimp your barbs

  • @hikesteepfishhigh
    @hikesteepfishhigh 2 роки тому

    I can see you wading. is it possible to walk across the Kern there at the forks of the Kern? late in the season say late August early Sept? I would like to start in horseshoe meadows above lone pine in the eastern sierra nevada and hike to kernville. fish mulkey meadows, golden trout creek south fork of the Kern, the volcano creek stringers, drop down into the Kern to the forks of the Kern. I would like to cross the kern there and connect with the Rincon down to the johnsondale bridge and out to kernville. the only part I'm unsure of is that river crossing from the north side of the Kern to the south side of the Kern. do you think it's doable?

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 Рік тому

      Hi David. Yes, very doable. Obviously checking water levels. Didn’t have a large snow pack so beginning of July, there were 2ft sections of ripples shore to shore.

    • @smokinaces661
      @smokinaces661 Рік тому

      And that sounds like an awesome trip you have planned out!!

    • @hikesteepfishhigh
      @hikesteepfishhigh Рік тому

      @@smokinaces661 thank you! that was the only section I was wondering about. really appreciate your input.

  • @driftstone
    @driftstone 2 роки тому

    Looks like it was worth the hike. good time!

  • @Edwardcruzz13
    @Edwardcruzz13 2 роки тому

    Thanks guys...perfect video I needed to see , I'm going on a first time Solo soon and it gave me an idea about the roads I'll be encountering.😎👍

  • @7Wolf2k
    @7Wolf2k 2 роки тому

    Really good video, but if I could offer one critique: Country Road for fifteen straight minutes was a little much. I muted most of the video, and would have loved to have heard you guys fishing and the river running past instead of that tune.

    • @sergiomusij9364
      @sergiomusij9364 2 роки тому

      Hi, I just see the video, and I thought the same....but I really want to go back to the forks, and I was very concerned about the after fire conditions, and that's 15 minutes really tell me exactly what I have to know, so after those 15 ending, I have to said thanks for showing us the trail conditions!!!!! Thanks man, great video!

  • @chorizobandito8943
    @chorizobandito8943 2 роки тому

    Yikes buddy......that water is HOT!

  • @michaelflores7657
    @michaelflores7657 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed the video! That second trout definitely wanted to be on camera! What wt rod were you using?

  • @MBarajas2
    @MBarajas2 2 роки тому

    👏🏽👏🏽Looks so relaxing 😎

  • @pattybarajas777
    @pattybarajas777 2 роки тому

    👍🏼