How I Fish for Trout with Jigs in a Lake (fishing tips)

I give a basic demonstration of how to effectively use jigs in a lake to catch trout. I also get a couple of rainbows at Tyee Lakes #6 during it.

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  • @TheSpirituallyRooted
    @TheSpirituallyRooted4 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly the information novices need. The situations and techniques for specific lures. Awesome!

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    4 жыл бұрын

    Important to hit the water you are fishing when the sun isn't on it. Really early or late. Those are the golden hours. Good luck!

  • @jeffhoffman-yq8jc
    @jeffhoffman-yq8jc2 ай бұрын

    Been watching many of your videos,so I subscribed and say thank you for all the work you have put in making these.

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    2 ай бұрын

    Right on. Glad to have you aboard. I have over 650 videos across my channel playlists for you to enjoy. If things go as planned there will be a lot more to come.

  • @jordannijjar5414
    @jordannijjar54142 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. You are a champion teacher.

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right on. Glad too make it. Hope it helps you catch fish.

  • @1ercru
    @1ercru2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Amani, you are the best !!!!!! I really like your videos =)

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Hope this clip helps you catch fish.

  • @serzhant2129
    @serzhant21292 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video quality! Thank you for sharing your jigging technique 🙏

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right on. Those jigs can be deadly in back country lakes. I do pretty well with them in my recent video for Marlette Lake I put up. When the fishing gets tough, bust out the jigs. Wide range of things you can do with them. Thanks for checking out the clip.

  • @kevinlewis3037
    @kevinlewis3037 Жыл бұрын

    I love this video. I want to also add that you can swim a jig using a small bobber. I normaly swim that same jig using a 3.5 ft. leader away from the bobber. If the fish are generally in the area then I am almost sure to catch.

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on. I love jigs because you can do so much with them. Different depths, retrievals, etc. makes them great for overcoming just about any challenge.

  • @hanayama9079
    @hanayama90795 ай бұрын

    You always feel when the fish strikes especially jigging

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    5 ай бұрын

    When the fish hit lighter 1/16 or 1/32 OZ you feel a thing when they hit the jig when it's sinking. You need to detect the strike by watching the loos line. You'll see the bite in the loose line or the jig will stop sinking before it should. I talk about this in clips on my backcountry fishing playlist in clips where I am jig fishing in alpine lakes. If you wait to feel a strike on light jigs most fish will come and go before you even know they were there.

  • @pmhum
    @pmhum2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those small rubber jigs are a solid way to nail fish in alpine lakes.

  • @MegaNafo
    @MegaNafo3 жыл бұрын

    good tutorial , thanks

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right on. Just some basic info. With jigs, you will figure out what works with practice. It always helps to watch the action of your jig when it's close to you as you try different retrieval methods so you know what it's doing when you are fishing it. You'll figure out what looks enticing and is effective. Good luck.

  • @davidpickens6916
    @davidpickens69162 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.. will be picking up a couple of jigs & heading out to a high elevation lake in Yosemite , hopefully later this week.

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those jigs are money. Those jigs can be tough to cast but in high elevation lakes a lot of the action is right on the bank. Especially when there are boulders or logs bordering the water. If there is a foot of water at the shore, watch for fish. I put up a clip specifically focusing on this topic. Stay low and your approach and throw on some polarized fishing glasses. Good luck!

  • @davidpickens6916

    @davidpickens6916

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wildernesswithamani1027 . So funny story: many years ago, I went to a high elevation lake fly fishing. I’m well versed on staying low, casting to the water long before I get to the edge etc.being stealthy. As I approached this lake you can see the trout rising, so I was very careful approaching. The trout were so hungry, I discovered quickly I could slap the water, stand right up to the edge and they were still hitting. I cast a woolly bugger out into the water, stripped it in and as I picked up the fly out of the water a trout came up, looking for the fly. So I dropped the fly back in and the trout shot like an arrow slamming the fly… This lake in Yosemite is loaded with Brookies so I expect to do well, ( according to a friend who is taking me there.) it would be a kick jig fishing for them…! Thanks again!

  • @jeffjeff5845
    @jeffjeff58455 жыл бұрын

    Love the videos and information. 🐠 Looks like jig fishing is like fly fishing but under water What is the altitude of that lake so blue and crazy snow in August

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think it's about 10,500'. Not exactly sure. Tyee lakes #6. It's up there.

  • @m.d.w1842
    @m.d.w18422 жыл бұрын

    Beginner here looking to get jigging. Do you have to put the jig body onto the hook or do those come already on? Also, I read in one of your comments that you tie straight onto the line, just a simple clinch knot? Do you use a mono or floro leader off braid? Thanks!!

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    2 жыл бұрын

    I use 6lb pound mono. Trilene XL. I usually use the jigs made by powerbait but if it special regulation water I use the Sierra Slammer Brand because they don't have any scent infused into them. They work just as good. I have a lot of information organized on short clips on my trout fishing tips playlist that might help if you are just starting out.

  • @trevorjackson8127
    @trevorjackson81272 жыл бұрын

    What size rods do you use? I'm coming to the Tahoe area in early June to do some river/stream and lake fishing but I can't decide if I should get the Ugly Stik 5' light action rod, or the 6'medium action rod. Any suggestions or comments you may have would be greatly appreciated. By the way, I love your videos and look forward to each new one!

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    2 жыл бұрын

    I typically use 5' Ugly Stiks for most of the fishing on my channel. Currently, because I broke one of my rods, I'm using a 5' rod and a 4'8" rod I took out of retirement. It's all a matter of personal preference. I find that I can really whip lures out there far with the smaller rods.

  • @eleazarabrego4596

    @eleazarabrego4596

    2 жыл бұрын

    Light and medium light is a good well rounded size for the local area. I use a medium light or medium but I fish heavy rapids in the Truckee with medium size lures. The power helps when I'm pulling a nice brown or rainbow from the rapids. 🤙 tight lines!

  • @trevorjackson8127

    @trevorjackson8127

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info. I ended up going with a 5’ light action Ugly Stick with 6 lb. Fluorocarbon line. Now I only need to get some Marabou jigs and a few spinners.

  • @headygz
    @headygz4 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a gear recommendation for this type of setup (specifically for going to the Sierras)

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    4 жыл бұрын

    I tie the jig directly onto the line. I would have small jigs up to 1/8 oz jigs to meet whatever conditions you face. You may get away with small jigs close to shore or you may need heavier jigs to cast far and fish deep. I show examples of jigs in my clip 'building a trout tackle box' as well as in my clips for clip for Eagle Lake, Dick's Lake, Gilmore Lake, and at least in two of my Truckee River Clips. In the fishing clips I typically take a moment to show you what I'm doing. Jigs are one of those things you just have to practice with. Good luck!

  • @monkeynts

    @monkeynts

    2 жыл бұрын

    This lake Sabrina?

  • @HuyNguyen-lu3zj
    @HuyNguyen-lu3zj Жыл бұрын

    Is that an Okuma reel? What size line does it take, up to 6lbs?

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure if it is in this video. I did find one buried in the sand at the east Carson river that I was able to clean up and get it working but I fell and broke the bail. I typically use spinning reels that cost $20-$30. I don't care what brand as long as they last a while.

  • @HuyNguyen-lu3zj
    @HuyNguyen-lu3zj Жыл бұрын

    How do you avoid snagging the jig among all those rocks?

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    Жыл бұрын

    It's one of those things where years of experience gets you to a point where you don't get snagged much. I rarely lose those 1/8 OZ marabou jigs when I'm fishing rivers and I often fish them close to the bottom. Decades of doing it goes a long way towards keeping you clear of hazards. If there are large branches under water that you can't see there's no getting around that!

  • @CaptainCompassion1
    @CaptainCompassion12 жыл бұрын

    I've caught 4 rainbows over 10#. All 4 were caught on that very same jig you are using.

  • @wildernesswithamani1027

    @wildernesswithamani1027

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like 4 lunkers to me! Those jigs can be deadly effective. I do great with them in alpine lakes. No doubt big trout will smack those things without thinking twice.

  • @CaptainCompassion1

    @CaptainCompassion1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wildernesswithamani1027 3 from Caples and one from the W. Carson. Atomic Grasshoppers are what I use for most of my river fishing. During C&R season I use Trout Traps or Sierra Slammers. No scent. Also use them at Pyramid.

  • @CaptainCompassion1

    @CaptainCompassion1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wildernesswithamani1027 3 from Caples and 1 from the W. Carson. Atomic Grasshoppers account for over 90% of river trout.