I ran into you coming out of little lakes valley trailhead on Thursday 6/24, you gave me your card and I’ve been watching your videos. Very good and knowledgeable content. Look forward to more videos, happy trails Amani
What’s up buddy, finally got around to comment.. I work with you, me and my wife. Keep up the amazing videos. Good to see how much your viewers care. You’re a good man. Tight lines.
Hi Amani, Glad to see you back fishing at Lake Tahoe. The spot you're fishing the second morning looks a lot better than the day before. Safer and easier to walk around without the danger of falling. I'd like to know how these June 18 fish taste compared to those you caught in late winter months. Those two fish are really nice looking. So shinny silver. Thanks for all the advice you share, if I ever get there again, maybe I will finally catch one of those nice rainbows.
I hope you make it out there some time because those rainbows are hard fighting and delicious. The water is clean and cold so those fish taste just like winter and the meat looks awesome.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Thank You, I'm glad to know that the flavor is good in June. I would like to fish there but uncertain I can make it down the trails and over all those boulders. I have never seen rainbows that look like a fresh silver salmon.
@@danfenske1067 Cave rock State Park Is fairly easy access. You'd have to scramble on some rocks to land a fish but it's not too bad. Deeper water is on the right side of the rocks, facing the lake.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Thank You Amani. I stopped there in 2015 but wasn't fishing. Then years later I saw your video of fishing there. I have not been on the other side of Cave Rock so am unfamiliar of parking and how to get down to the water. But next time I am down that way, I will look at the other side. With the drought and the heat of this year, I may not make our annual trip to Bishop and go somewhere else that is cooler.
I say it often, but it’s never enough. You’re the Best, Dude. Thanks so much for all the Great knowledge and Action. Good Stuff! I’ve actually fished that drop off you mentioned and caught 11 Mac’s last July... Right There!
Thanks for the kind words. Man, that drop off is super deep! One cast I counted down to 150 before I started reeling in before it was done sinking. I could definitely see Macs coming out of there.
I have been climbing around on rocks like that in places like the back of alpine lakes and along rivers for decades! You just really have to pay attention or it will be ugly! It was too much danger for me to go back to that spot for a 2nd day though!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 I am older than you, and never mastered rocks like that. Now its too late. Meaning, I will never experience things as you have...my daughter and I could never safely manever up on those rocks. Anyway, we have great fun at Fuller Lake over off Hwy.20 last weekend...there were tons of planted trout and my daughter had tons of fun.
It's always one thing to hook a fish there but landing it is another thing entirely! Especially in the clips when there are waves crashing on the rocks!
Right on. I have tons of content on my playlists if you haven't discovered it yet and are interested. Being landlocked at home sounds like tough duty. Hang in there!
Amani: “didn’t want to be helicoptered out, so I wrapped my broken leg ,using my net as a splint, and hiked out 10 miles, but, I GOT’EM!” Viewers: “Great content, keep them coming.”
Right on. My first aid kit for the backcountry includes a roll of duct tape so I can fabricate a makeshift cast with a t-shirt and sticks to stabilize my broken bones!
Hey Homer Simpson...!! Rappelling down face of mountain. Turns to see GLASS ELEVATOR scoot right by.. DOOOH!! Your a riot.. You also carry more gear than the Donner party.. Have a great weekend brother.. Kev-
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Well, at least you had proper boots on... I'm VERY impressed with the Rainbows you get out of Tahoe. Even if they're on bait. Good on ya!! Take care...
Yeah!! Amani, redemption on that Bow... That's the classic, "The one that got away". Difference is you actually captured the footage. Thanks for the awesome video
Thanks man. I've got a lot of content up on my channel p[playlists if you haven't discovered them yet and are interested. Be sure that I plan to load those playlists up even more! Thanks for tuning in.
Get out there at the crack of dawn for success has been my experience. Find water with public access that is at least 20 feet deep is what I would recommend. Next time could be your big catch!
I know what you mean. Shooting the video with giant boulders on the margin gives a cave like sense to it. When you are setting up on those rocks and jumping around to reach your poles, there is usually only one or two possible places to put the camera. This time, I forgot my tripod so there was only one spot for my cooler!
I need your legs & spine so i can get to those awesome fishing spots. i truly think my fishing days are pretty much over due to my spinal cord injury in dec. 2019, so i get my fill by watching your fishing videos. Now days i just drive up to the water edge at topaz lake so i can atlas get a line get a out with the help of my good navajo friend but its not the same as hiking into or down into a place to catch some beautiful fish. I was truly like you a avid fisherman always on a adventure to a new fishing hole.around CA. or NV. i definitely miss the advetures. keep up the great vids i can't wait to see what you catch next time PEACE OUT 2112.(US NAVY DISABLED COMBAT IRAQ WAR VETERAN )
People also seem to drive up to the water at Lake Almanor near Canyon Dam Rec area. I'm not sure where to access the dirt road to get down there but it seems to be right in the vicinity of Canyon Dam. I hope you get the chance to fish as much as possible in the future brother.,
@@wildernesswithamani1027 you take the first left turn on to the dirt road while intering to the boat ramp. i fished the at jericho cove back in 2009 t0 2011 when the huge schools of trout would spawn. the average fish was between 4to 6 pounds 7 UP FULL STRINGER DAYS I HAVE THE PICTURES TO PROVE IT .JUST FLOATING INJECTED NIGHT CRAWLERS DEEPED IN PROCURE.i ved in greenville then at my other house you pass it on the wat yellow house on the hill on 89 with a white wagon wheel at the bottom of the drive way that WASHOE residents.Thoes wwere the days from oct. thru mach big fish addiction, now the huge trout won't spawn their because of the drought that has caused a environment impact on that fishery ,now they plant it ,it so sad.you would of had to be their ,it was my decompression from the move from down town PALO ALTO FISHING SAVED MY LIFE AT THAT TIME. KEEP ALL THE GOOD FISHING ADVENTURES COMING .
I did leave those rocks there this time. I put my rod holders into them and arrange the rocks so the holders can't move. Those big rainbows will pull your rod in within the blink of an eye if your stuff isn't secure! Good luck.
Finding good new spots on shore can be a tedious process but it often pays off. I want to try the shore around Emerald Bay and Incline Village but the Summer crowds are already getting crazy. Probably try right before the snow falls and beyond into the Winter.
That color has been money for me over the years! I noticed there is a convenient sandy beach launching area at Cave Rock State Park where you don't have to carry your Kayak far to reach the water. There were tons of kayaks in the water this day once the sun came out so I'm sure they are launching from somewhere!
Where about is your second spot in this video located at further north or south of Chimney? I've fished Chimney Beach area, just north of Secret Cove, Logan Shoals and Cave Rock multiple times. I do pretty much the EXACT same thing as you, I get there at 5am, I use a 1/2oz sinker, size 18 treble with a 4ft leader for PowerBait, 3.5ft leader and a size 6 Baitholder for my inflated crawler. I get a good 20-25 count on on my casts and I shorten my leader when they're not biting for awhile. I definitely catch fish this way, but the thing is, I ALWAYS catch a small 12" stocked trout in these areas! Rarely do I hook a good 18" + wild rainbow and it seems like in all your vids you seem to be getting a good 2 or 3 fatties each time! What am I missing here? Maybe you just have great Karma with that positivity and I don't haha. I love your videos man, you've definitely inspired me many times to keep trying on the East Shore, and given me great insight on how to tweak my gear for shore fishing in Tahoe. Hopefully I can start finding spots that produce those hogs you are getting, I guess I just gotta keep searching. Thanks for any additional insights man and let me know if you ever wanna fish!
That second spot was about a mile up the road from the entrance to Sand Harbor. I don't know what the deal is with the smaller fish. I have a clip up for every time I have fished Tahoe and most of the time I get fish at least over 16". It seems like you are on the right path. On my fishing tips playlist I have a clip "rigging up for reservoir trout" that details my general set up but it sounds like you are already on the 1/2 OZ sinker and shorter leaders I use specifically for Lake Tahoe. From what you wrote I figure you just need to keep on fishing!
Those rainbows are really good eating. Portioned those filets into 4 fat meals. If you get out there, do it real early and be ready to deal with giant boulders inside and outside of the water.
Oh yea the struggle is half the fun🤣 I bet they're delicious out of there. Is there meat pink like a Salmon? And do you think fishing before sunset would be any good or just morning.. thank you!:)
I try to find deep water close to shore because that gives me the option of bringing my stuff in and out from deep to shallow as I try to locate fish. In most of my clips on my lakes and reservoir playlist I try to find a steep bank or fish near the dam when I'm hitting the lake from shore. In the Winter when the Lakes/reservoirs are turned over, it isn't as important to find that deeper water because the fish are often cruising shallower water. I have clips on my fishing tips playlist that, when the information is combined, might help you become better at lake fishing!
I parked in the Chimney beach parking lot on the first morning and just pulled off of the side of the road a mile up from Sand Harbor for the 2nd location. I have had solid luck from Cave rock State Park to Sand Harbor so far. Get there real early!
Right on. Crack of dawn is where the action is at. You'll be one of the only cars in the lot when you get there but everything will be packed by the time you leave. Get in and get out! Good luck.
Man, that whole area turned into a zoo of people by the time I left. Good thing what I was there for turns off around the time the crowds start pouring in.
Hey Amani, thanks for all the great videos! I'm heading in to Lake Aloha in the middle of July to hike and fish and wanted to know if you have any recommendations on which lakes to fish in and around Lake Aloha? I'll be bring both a flay and spinning rod, but lean towards fly fishing most of the time.
I know there has been an effort in Desolation to reduce the number of lakes with trout in them for the sake of the Yellow Legged Frog and I am not sure what the status of Lake Aloha is. I have not researched it at all so I am not suggesting anything. I have never been to that lake and It's probably fine. Maybe do a quick search for any recent fishing reports. Personally, I had great luck at nearby Dicks Lake and ran into quite a few nice brook trout there. I caught so many fish I couldn't come close to fitting them all into the videos I shot. I have clips for both jig fishing and fly fly fishing on my alpine lakes playlist. Good luck!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Thanks for the input and I think I may end up passing by Dicks Lake as I hike north from Aloha, so I'll definitely spend some time fishing there. Thanks again!
My one clip up for Logan Shoals was a quick one. It was a fairly stormy morning. I got that one 17" rainbow within the first half hour or so and got out. I plan to go there again in the not too distant future.
I like to use full crawlers typically on a size 6 baitholder hook. I keep size 4 hooks in my box because every now and then the crawlers will be giant. I have run into a few people during the colder months who use Kastmasters and other spoons with success. I see fish rise and there is a lot of bait swimming around in the water so I don't see why lures wouldn't work. I'm just lazy and let the fish come to me!
There certainly could be and I am always looking out when the weather warms. I have run into rattlers backpacking up to 7.5K feet up in kings canyon. Had two rattle snake encounters at Lake Vernon in Yosemite a little higher that in Elevation than Tahoe. They are there! I have a clip on one rattler up in Yosemite on my variety playlist. Also have a clip for rattle snake safety on my outdoor safety playlist. I have tons of experience climbing around in remote, rattle snake infested river canyons alone!
I always recommend that my viewers confirm all regulations for themselves in the current regulation guides available online for the Nevada and California Fish and Wildlife guides. It is my understanding that either State License is valid on the lake. Nevada guide has it listed under Western Region special regulations and I believe the California guide has it listed under the alphabetical chart for trout waters with special regulations. Hope that helps.
I currently am using a brand of neoprene waders made by a company called Allen. Price was a big factor and the price was right! I just buy hiking boots a size too big for me to use as wading boots. I spend more time hiking around searching for new spots rather than wading so the hiking boots work great for me. They work great so far. This time of year when it's hot, you'll often see me wading more in my jeans wearing my old hiking boots.
It was super hot and the crowds came flooding in! I got in and out before I dealt with most of it. I didn't see anyone fishing but there was an armada of kayaks going by and the road was lined bumper to bumper with parked cars when I left. Good thing was, at 5:45am when I got there, there was no one parked on the road and I was the only one out there. That goes for Chimney Beach also. The best time to fish ends when the crowds show up anyway.
I started my channel when I still lived in SoCal so I could only get to the mountains once or twice a month. I always managed that for the decades I spent living and playing down there at the Beach. For the last year and a half, I've lived in the Reno area and it has been great for fishing. I go on my days off every week to create content because most of the spots I hit are within one to two hours away. The Truckee River spots across my two playlists that feature it are far less than an hour in both States. Bishop in the Eastern Sierra is only about 3 and a half hours away. Best move I've ever made! If you can only get out there once in a year, make it count!!!!
It would have competed for fish of the day with the larger of the two I kept. That fish sawed my 8lb test off on the rocks. I was stuck standing there with a piece of frayed line!
I have hit a bunch of big rainbows and a couple of Mackinaws from Cave Rock State Park all of the way to Sand Harbor. That stretch seems to have deep water all along it with exception of the Sandy Beaches I have tested. There are still a couple visible from the Chimney Beach area I haven't tried but I'll wait until it's cold to check those out. I even climbed down from the Logan Shoals Vista point and found some nice deep water. Thing is, there are giant boulder outside and under the water almost everywhere you go so be prepared to battle it all. Hiking down can be tough too. There are boatloads of people everywhere this time of year but if you can get out there at the crack of dawn there aren't any cars on the side of the road. When you leave they are parked bumper to bumper. I haven't fished towards Emerald Bay yet or towards Incline Village beyond Sand Harbor but I have the suspicion there is good deep water in both directions. I wouldn't go to Sand Harbor this time of year because of crowds but Cave Rock State Park could be good if you get there early enough and leave not too long after the sun hits the water. Stay to the boat ramp side of the rocks for deeper water. Basically, I recommend finding an area with public access where you can reach water at least a 20 count deep after your weight hits the water and get out there in the early morning twilight. I have a bunch of clips on my lakes and reservoir playlist that can give you ideas and show you what the shore looks like in a few areas. It's mostly difficult! If you haven't fished in a situation with giant boulders underwater before, my clip on avoiding snags on my fishing tips playlist might help. I didn't get snagged once today using that method! Good luck.
I wear high ankle hunting boots. The boots I'm wearing in this clip I just got and are 'Rocky" brand. They are waterproof and awesome for climbing around on that rugged granite.
The rainbows in Tahoe have dark pink/reddish meat that stays pink like salmon after you cook it. Had some for dinner tonight and it was awesome. This lake produces some of my favorite trout to eat.
These fish are around the usual size rainbows I get from shore. Not sure what the charter boats, regular boat owners, and guided trips are bringing in. I love getting this size fish on light tackle.
I ran into you coming out of little lakes valley trailhead on Thursday 6/24, you gave me your card and I’ve been watching your videos. Very good and knowledgeable content. Look forward to more videos, happy trails Amani
Right on. Glad you tuned in. There will be a lot more content coming. I just got home from that trip. Dead tired!
My old haunts, man I miss it so much. Nothing like a brisk morning on Tahoe and a fat rainbow.
It's truly a golden moment. It's all waiting for you!
What’s up buddy, finally got around to comment.. I work with you, me and my wife. Keep up the amazing videos. Good to see how much your viewers care. You’re a good man. Tight lines.
Thanks. Just got off the Truckee this morning. Working on the clip now.
Hi Amani,
Glad to see you back fishing at Lake Tahoe. The spot you're fishing the second morning looks a lot better than the day before. Safer and easier to walk around without the danger of falling. I'd like to know how these June 18 fish taste compared to those you caught in late winter months. Those two fish are really nice looking. So shinny silver. Thanks for all the advice you share, if I ever get there again, maybe I will finally catch one of those nice rainbows.
I hope you make it out there some time because those rainbows are hard fighting and delicious. The water is clean and cold so those fish taste just like winter and the meat looks awesome.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Thank You, I'm glad to know that the flavor is good in June. I would like to fish there but uncertain I can make it down the trails and over all those boulders. I have never seen rainbows that look like a fresh silver salmon.
@@danfenske1067 Cave rock State Park Is fairly easy access. You'd have to scramble on some rocks to land a fish but it's not too bad. Deeper water is on the right side of the rocks, facing the lake.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Thank You Amani. I stopped there in 2015 but wasn't fishing. Then years later I saw your video of fishing there. I have not been on the other side of Cave Rock so am unfamiliar of parking and how to get down to the water. But next time I am down that way, I will look at the other side. With the drought and the heat of this year, I may not make our annual trip to Bishop and go somewhere else that is cooler.
I say it often, but it’s never enough. You’re the Best, Dude. Thanks so much for all the Great knowledge and Action. Good Stuff! I’ve actually fished that drop off you mentioned and caught 11 Mac’s last July... Right There!
Thanks for the kind words. Man, that drop off is super deep! One cast I counted down to 150 before I started reeling in before it was done sinking. I could definitely see Macs coming out of there.
“Macolicious!”
The best part of your skill is your footwork with those tricky rocks on the East shore. Very impressive. I would likely break my ankle on those rocks.
I have been climbing around on rocks like that in places like the back of alpine lakes and along rivers for decades! You just really have to pay attention or it will be ugly! It was too much danger for me to go back to that spot for a 2nd day though!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 I am older than you, and never mastered rocks like that. Now its too late. Meaning, I will never experience things as you have...my daughter and I could never safely manever up on those rocks. Anyway, we have great fun at Fuller Lake over off Hwy.20 last weekend...there were tons of planted trout and my daughter had tons of fun.
Very nice - thank you
It's always one thing to hook a fish there but landing it is another thing entirely! Especially in the clips when there are waves crashing on the rocks!
Thanks Im "landlocked at home" I really look forward to watching you fish! FAIRWINDS!
Right on. I have tons of content on my playlists if you haven't discovered it yet and are interested. Being landlocked at home sounds like tough duty. Hang in there!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Thanks! Lol !
Great job Amani , I love to watch all your videos you put out .
Thank you. I give it all I got!
Amani: “didn’t want to be helicoptered out, so I wrapped my broken leg ,using my net as a splint, and hiked out 10 miles, but, I GOT’EM!”
Viewers: “Great content, keep them coming.”
Right on. My first aid kit for the backcountry includes a roll of duct tape so I can fabricate a makeshift cast with a t-shirt and sticks to stabilize my broken bones!
LOL.
Hey Homer Simpson...!!
Rappelling down face of mountain.
Turns to see GLASS ELEVATOR scoot right by..
DOOOH!!
Your a riot..
You also carry more gear than the Donner party..
Have a great weekend brother..
Kev-
Oh, I had my hands full scurrying down that mountain!
@@wildernesswithamani1027
Well, at least you had proper boots on...
I'm VERY impressed with the Rainbows you get out of Tahoe. Even if they're on bait.
Good on ya!!
Take care...
Yeah!! Amani, redemption on that Bow... That's the classic, "The one that got away". Difference is you actually captured the footage. Thanks for the awesome video
Hey, I land a lot but I lose some just like everyone else! What I didn't show was the f-bomb I let fly when I threw down my net!
Finally had a chance to watch. “Bake like a holiday ham” lol.
It was going to get real hot! I got out!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 ha, it was 113 at my house last Friday!
Absolutely awesome. Really great video again!
Thanks. This time of year with the Summer crowds showing up in mass once the sun starts shining, the exercise is get in and get out!
very cool amani! you are in your element!
I've been climbing around on giant rocks like that for decades!
Again nice work
Thanks. Fun mornings.
Like your style
Thanks man. I've got a lot of content up on my channel p[playlists if you haven't discovered them yet and are interested. Be sure that I plan to load those playlists up even more! Thanks for tuning in.
Awesome dude 😎
Thanks. It all added up to some sweet time on the Lake. Thanks for checking out the clip.
Man I watch every video live in fernley for 8years now and can’t seem to catch fish like that
Get out there at the crack of dawn for success has been my experience. Find water with public access that is at least 20 feet deep is what I would recommend. Next time could be your big catch!
Beautiful fish thanks for sharing...fish on.
Right on. I love making content so there should be a lot more to share in the days to come.
Those shots are like Stanley Kubrick
I know what you mean. Shooting the video with giant boulders on the margin gives a cave like sense to it. When you are setting up on those rocks and jumping around to reach your poles, there is usually only one or two possible places to put the camera. This time, I forgot my tripod so there was only one spot for my cooler!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 looks amazing, well done, friend!
I need your legs & spine so i can get to those awesome fishing spots. i truly think my fishing days are pretty much over due to my spinal cord injury in dec. 2019, so i get my fill by watching your fishing videos. Now days i just drive up to the water edge at topaz lake so i can atlas get a line get a out with the help of my good navajo friend but its not the same as hiking into or down into a place to catch some beautiful fish. I was truly like you a avid fisherman always on a adventure to a new fishing hole.around CA. or NV. i definitely miss the advetures. keep up the great vids i can't wait to see what you catch next time
PEACE OUT 2112.(US NAVY DISABLED COMBAT IRAQ WAR VETERAN )
People also seem to drive up to the water at Lake Almanor near Canyon Dam Rec area. I'm not sure where to access the dirt road to get down there but it seems to be right in the vicinity of Canyon Dam. I hope you get the chance to fish as much as possible in the future brother.,
@@wildernesswithamani1027 you take the first left turn on to the dirt road while intering to the boat ramp. i fished the at jericho cove back in 2009 t0 2011 when the huge schools of trout would spawn. the average fish was between 4to 6 pounds 7 UP FULL STRINGER DAYS I HAVE THE PICTURES TO PROVE IT .JUST FLOATING INJECTED NIGHT CRAWLERS DEEPED IN PROCURE.i ved in greenville then at my other house you pass it on the wat yellow house on the hill on 89 with a white wagon wheel at the bottom of the drive way that WASHOE residents.Thoes wwere the days from oct. thru mach big fish addiction, now the huge trout won't spawn their because of the drought that has caused a environment impact on that fishery ,now they plant it ,it so sad.you would of had to be their ,it was my decompression from the move from down town PALO ALTO FISHING SAVED MY LIFE AT THAT TIME. KEEP ALL THE GOOD FISHING ADVENTURES COMING .
Nice fish! Thanks for the video!
You're welcome. Had a blast making the clip. There will be a lot more like it in the days to come.
That's rt early worm gets the fish 🐟 thx for sharing keep at it 💯🔥🎣
Glad to share. A lot more like it coming. Thanks for tuning in.
Did you leave the rocks like that? im goong there tomorrow it would be awesome to fish the same spot as you
I did leave those rocks there this time. I put my rod holders into them and arrange the rocks so the holders can't move. Those big rainbows will pull your rod in within the blink of an eye if your stuff isn't secure! Good luck.
Nice bro👍🎣🎣
Hard work pays off.
Finding good new spots on shore can be a tedious process but it often pays off. I want to try the shore around Emerald Bay and Incline Village but the Summer crowds are already getting crazy. Probably try right before the snow falls and beyond into the Winter.
Wow nice fatties man! That's the best color powerbait, works every time! Is there anywhere near by to launch a kayak?
That color has been money for me over the years! I noticed there is a convenient sandy beach launching area at Cave Rock State Park where you don't have to carry your Kayak far to reach the water. There were tons of kayaks in the water this day once the sun came out so I'm sure they are launching from somewhere!
Into the wilderness , Let's go .
If everything works out, I'll be hiking into some kind of Wilderness area next week. I have no idea where yet but it will be somewhere!
I going fishing by cave rock I am going to use your tips. Hopefully I can catch something
Good luck. I recommend that you get out there as early as possible!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 thank you so much I really appreciate it.
Where about is your second spot in this video located at further north or south of Chimney? I've fished Chimney Beach area, just north of Secret Cove, Logan Shoals and Cave Rock multiple times. I do pretty much the EXACT same thing as you, I get there at 5am, I use a 1/2oz sinker, size 18 treble with a 4ft leader for PowerBait, 3.5ft leader and a size 6 Baitholder for my inflated crawler. I get a good 20-25 count on on my casts and I shorten my leader when they're not biting for awhile. I definitely catch fish this way, but the thing is, I ALWAYS catch a small 12" stocked trout in these areas! Rarely do I hook a good 18" + wild rainbow and it seems like in all your vids you seem to be getting a good 2 or 3 fatties each time! What am I missing here? Maybe you just have great Karma with that positivity and I don't haha. I love your videos man, you've definitely inspired me many times to keep trying on the East Shore, and given me great insight on how to tweak my gear for shore fishing in Tahoe. Hopefully I can start finding spots that produce those hogs you are getting, I guess I just gotta keep searching. Thanks for any additional insights man and let me know if you ever wanna fish!
That second spot was about a mile up the road from the entrance to Sand Harbor. I don't know what the deal is with the smaller fish. I have a clip up for every time I have fished Tahoe and most of the time I get fish at least over 16". It seems like you are on the right path. On my fishing tips playlist I have a clip "rigging up for reservoir trout" that details my general set up but it sounds like you are already on the 1/2 OZ sinker and shorter leaders I use specifically for Lake Tahoe. From what you wrote I figure you just need to keep on fishing!
Holy cow. Great job I want to get out there so bad 😭 you freaking kill it brother!..
Those rainbows are really good eating. Portioned those filets into 4 fat meals. If you get out there, do it real early and be ready to deal with giant boulders inside and outside of the water.
Oh yea the struggle is half the fun🤣 I bet they're delicious out of there. Is there meat pink like a Salmon? And do you think fishing before sunset would be any good or just morning.. thank you!:)
Is the idea to find the deepest water close to shore? I have never been good at lake fishing.
I try to find deep water close to shore because that gives me the option of bringing my stuff in and out from deep to shallow as I try to locate fish. In most of my clips on my lakes and reservoir playlist I try to find a steep bank or fish near the dam when I'm hitting the lake from shore. In the Winter when the Lakes/reservoirs are turned over, it isn't as important to find that deeper water because the fish are often cruising shallower water. I have clips on my fishing tips playlist that, when the information is combined, might help you become better at lake fishing!
Could barely hear you at first. Did you mention the area where you parked to access? Thanks!
I parked in the Chimney beach parking lot on the first morning and just pulled off of the side of the road a mile up from Sand Harbor for the 2nd location. I have had solid luck from Cave rock State Park to Sand Harbor so far. Get there real early!
Beautiful rainbows man, I'm headed to Colorado tomorrow, hope I can hit em like that!
You should tear it up in Colorado. Sounds like great days of fishing are in store for you. Good luck!
nice dude. I'm gonna be camping at zephyr cove for a week starting on the 27th. I'll be trying chimney beach for the first time
Right on. Crack of dawn is where the action is at. You'll be one of the only cars in the lot when you get there but everything will be packed by the time you leave. Get in and get out! Good luck.
Great fishing as usual!!!!
Man, that whole area turned into a zoo of people by the time I left. Good thing what I was there for turns off around the time the crowds start pouring in.
Hey Amani, thanks for all the great videos! I'm heading in to Lake Aloha in the middle of July to hike and fish and wanted to know if you have any recommendations on which lakes to fish in and around Lake Aloha? I'll be bring both a flay and spinning rod, but lean towards fly fishing most of the time.
I know there has been an effort in Desolation to reduce the number of lakes with trout in them for the sake of the Yellow Legged Frog and I am not sure what the status of Lake Aloha is. I have not researched it at all so I am not suggesting anything. I have never been to that lake and It's probably fine. Maybe do a quick search for any recent fishing reports. Personally, I had great luck at nearby Dicks Lake and ran into quite a few nice brook trout there. I caught so many fish I couldn't come close to fitting them all into the videos I shot. I have clips for both jig fishing and fly fly fishing on my alpine lakes playlist. Good luck!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Thanks for the input and I think I may end up passing by Dicks Lake as I hike north from Aloha, so I'll definitely spend some time fishing there. Thanks again!
Ive had no luck at login shoals blowing up worms .
My one clip up for Logan Shoals was a quick one. It was a fairly stormy morning. I got that one 17" rainbow within the first half hour or so and got out. I plan to go there again in the not too distant future.
Beautiful fish👍, so do you use full nightcrawler or half, plus will lures work in those areas like a Kastmaster
I like to use full crawlers typically on a size 6 baitholder hook. I keep size 4 hooks in my box because every now and then the crawlers will be giant. I have run into a few people during the colder months who use Kastmasters and other spoons with success. I see fish rise and there is a lot of bait swimming around in the water so I don't see why lures wouldn't work. I'm just lazy and let the fish come to me!
hey man nice video, are there rattle snakes at Lake Tahoe?
There certainly could be and I am always looking out when the weather warms. I have run into rattlers backpacking up to 7.5K feet up in kings canyon. Had two rattle snake encounters at Lake Vernon in Yosemite a little higher that in Elevation than Tahoe. They are there! I have a clip on one rattler up in Yosemite on my variety playlist. Also have a clip for rattle snake safety on my outdoor safety playlist. I have tons of experience climbing around in remote, rattle snake infested river canyons alone!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 thanks man , do you have any contact info I can have ? Would like to fish with you one day haha
What are the fishing regulations for Tahoe? Going soon and would want to know ahead of time. Thanks!
I always recommend that my viewers confirm all regulations for themselves in the current regulation guides available online for the Nevada and California Fish and Wildlife guides. It is my understanding that either State License is valid on the lake. Nevada guide has it listed under Western Region special regulations and I believe the California guide has it listed under the alphabetical chart for trout waters with special regulations. Hope that helps.
another amazing day of pulling in fish.
I was also glad to get out of there early! Swarms of people showed up looking for Summer style good times!
Nice catch.
Those rainbows fight hard. Love it on my light tackle.
Amani what brand of waders do you where?
I currently am using a brand of neoprene waders made by a company called Allen. Price was a big factor and the price was right! I just buy hiking boots a size too big for me to use as wading boots. I spend more time hiking around searching for new spots rather than wading so the hiking boots work great for me. They work great so far. This time of year when it's hot, you'll often see me wading more in my jeans wearing my old hiking boots.
Man I was gonna hit up Tahoe and go to my Bbq spot but it was gonna be hot up there - next month I got a week and and going for sure
It was super hot and the crowds came flooding in! I got in and out before I dealt with most of it. I didn't see anyone fishing but there was an armada of kayaks going by and the road was lined bumper to bumper with parked cars when I left. Good thing was, at 5:45am when I got there, there was no one parked on the road and I was the only one out there. That goes for Chimney Beach also. The best time to fish ends when the crowds show up anyway.
What area do you live where you frequently visit all these lakes? Your videos are awesome and hope to one day make it out more than once a year.
I started my channel when I still lived in SoCal so I could only get to the mountains once or twice a month. I always managed that for the decades I spent living and playing down there at the Beach. For the last year and a half, I've lived in the Reno area and it has been great for fishing. I go on my days off every week to create content because most of the spots I hit are within one to two hours away. The Truckee River spots across my two playlists that feature it are far less than an hour in both States. Bishop in the Eastern Sierra is only about 3 and a half hours away. Best move I've ever made! If you can only get out there once in a year, make it count!!!!
was the one that got away the first day equal to the size of second day catch?
It would have competed for fish of the day with the larger of the two I kept. That fish sawed my 8lb test off on the rocks. I was stuck standing there with a piece of frayed line!
yezzuh
That sums it up
I’ll be in South Lake Tahoe next month. Where would you recommend the best spots for rainbows towards that part of the lake?
I have hit a bunch of big rainbows and a couple of Mackinaws from Cave Rock State Park all of the way to Sand Harbor. That stretch seems to have deep water all along it with exception of the Sandy Beaches I have tested. There are still a couple visible from the Chimney Beach area I haven't tried but I'll wait until it's cold to check those out. I even climbed down from the Logan Shoals Vista point and found some nice deep water. Thing is, there are giant boulder outside and under the water almost everywhere you go so be prepared to battle it all. Hiking down can be tough too. There are boatloads of people everywhere this time of year but if you can get out there at the crack of dawn there aren't any cars on the side of the road. When you leave they are parked bumper to bumper. I haven't fished towards Emerald Bay yet or towards Incline Village beyond Sand Harbor but I have the suspicion there is good deep water in both directions. I wouldn't go to Sand Harbor this time of year because of crowds but Cave Rock State Park could be good if you get there early enough and leave not too long after the sun hits the water. Stay to the boat ramp side of the rocks for deeper water. Basically, I recommend finding an area with public access where you can reach water at least a 20 count deep after your weight hits the water and get out there in the early morning twilight. I have a bunch of clips on my lakes and reservoir playlist that can give you ideas and show you what the shore looks like in a few areas. It's mostly difficult! If you haven't fished in a situation with giant boulders underwater before, my clip on avoiding snags on my fishing tips playlist might help. I didn't get snagged once today using that method! Good luck.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Thank you so much i will definitely look into it while im there.
What boots do you recommend for that slippery terrain? My wading boots have reasonable grip, but what do you use for when you’re not using waders?
I wear high ankle hunting boots. The boots I'm wearing in this clip I just got and are 'Rocky" brand. They are waterproof and awesome for climbing around on that rugged granite.
Thank you very much and tight lines!
Nice A
Fun adventure. Pulling the plug early and resetting the next morning turned out to be the right call. Thanks for checking out the clip.
Nice work! Grinding it out in the heat. filets pink or white?
The rainbows in Tahoe have dark pink/reddish meat that stays pink like salmon after you cook it. Had some for dinner tonight and it was awesome. This lake produces some of my favorite trout to eat.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 awesome! Glad you were rewarded with some delicious trout the way it should be.
Are these wild or planted?
I believe they are a mixture but mostly wild.
Fat fish Amani lots of steaks
Just ate more tonight!
Try Navnonics for depths
Perhaps I'll look into it. My crude method works enough to get fish consistently but the Lake Tahoe shore can be tricky.
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Nice!
Tahoe seems loaded with chubbies.
These fish are around the usual size rainbows I get from shore. Not sure what the charter boats, regular boat owners, and guided trips are bringing in. I love getting this size fish on light tackle.
That lake is nasty. I wouldn’t keep anything from it.
Rainbows out of there taste great.