Thanks for all of your videos Amani. I was able secure a backpacking permit for Eagle Lakes this weekend and went with my 6 year old. We were by the inlet on the left and caught 10 total, 6 brown and 4 rainbow, all about 14-16 inches. Great time and you video helped a lot.

@wildernesswithamani1027

Жыл бұрын

Cool. I was planning to head up there myself. Great you took your 6 year old there. Good spot because it's an easy hike and the kid won't get shocked by a harsh trail. Glad you got into some good action.

Great memories fishing there in the mid 70s

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see it's still there and pumping out fish! A lot of the good fishing in Desolation is under attack because of the Yellow Legged Frog. Glad to rekindle those warm memories.

very beautiful country side

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

It's really nice up there. I was glad to make it up before the snow falls this week. I definitely want to head back up to Dick's Lake up above when the snow clears out. I have more Desolation Wilderness content on my 'backcountry lakes and creeks' and 'hiking and backpacking' playlists if you haven't seen it and are interested. Thanks for tuning in.

Amani, thanks for taking us to Eagle Lake. Those that are landlocked here in Sacramento Valley. LOL. Love your enthusiasm brother. Keep on fishing and sharing. Thanks again!

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, there is stuff not to far from you. It's just finding the time to get out! In the mean time, I'm glad to bring the action into your home!

@dv95678

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildernesswithamani1027 I / we appreciate you and your adventures into the wilderness. Stay safe and Happy Holidays!

Nice Browns on that jig, your go to, thanks for sharing when you found out that jigs work, never looked back👍🎣👊

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

I'm telling you! I fished jigs in the West Walker River for "Wilderness with Amani Patreon" and I hit 2 big rainbows in the first half hour. Tried and true!

@fishingtimeletsgo598

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildernesswithamani1027 Have you tried those VMC maribou jigs or you like those roadrunners the best.👍

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

@@fishingtimeletsgo598 I like any 1/8 OZ Marabou jig I can get that isn't a bright color. I actually got that big brown in my clip "big brown and site clean up..." on a brown VMC jig. I simply have a lot of Roadrunner jigs right now because they are only a couple bucks apiece. I like the really cheap marabou crappie jigs bass pro shops sells in 10 packs. They are just always out of black. I like jigs that are black or darker earth tones. Black is the most readily available color so that's why I use it all the time. Regardless of the brand, getting the jig where it needs to be is what counts the most!

@fishingtimeletsgo598

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildernesswithamani1027 Thanks for the advice, definitely need to throw it where the fish are👍🎣👊

Pretty late in the season...man it must be cooold!

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

I was pushing it! When that wind started gusting it was freezing. I got out before the rain fell though. It was pouring as I was driving out of the Emerald Bay area!

Was there in July! Realized braided line is not as effective as mono when fishing jigs. Maybe it’s me tho

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

I use braided line for my leader when I'm trolling lead core but other than that, I typically stick with 6lb mono. Braided line is tough to deal with tangles!

Man today was hella cold!! I went out to Pyramid and spent pretty much all day there. Had to layer up a few times. Hope you’re staying warm out there Amani!

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

It worked out. I made it back to my car, dozed off for 20 minutes, and then it started pouring! Home nice and dry!

@tonganfisherman

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildernesswithamani1027 talk about timing!! I’m planning on going to Chimney beach later this month. Your Christmas fishing video is something I want to start doing. Thank you for inspiring me with that!

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonganfisherman The rocks are going to start getting real icy. One of those things you just have to assess when you see it. I'm sure I'll be out there feeling things out myself.

@tonganfisherman

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildernesswithamani1027 watching your recent upload as we speak!

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonganfisherman Right on.

I was there last year during the 4th of July weekend. Fished that exact spot. Caught 8 on Panther Martin lures and rooster tails. Can't wait to go back.

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a Happy 4th of July weekend to me once you got out of the Lake Tahoe traffic and started hiking/fishing!

@johnnymila8281

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildernesswithamani1027 so true 😆

beautiful browns, Amani........! hey I'm curious what you use to edit your vids? With the winter storm weather rolling in this weekend, what areas will you target for your next fishing outings and videos? Thanks for braving the frigid sierras with a smile and a laugh to catch some fish on celluloid, brother!

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

I use the old 'GoPro Studio'. It's outdated and unsupported but I know how to use it! I shoot everything on a GoPro Hero Black 5. I was glad to get in there and get some fish before the snow hits. I was a little sketched when I saw that ice on a lot of the lake but it worked out.

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure where I'm going next week on my days off. I don't want to deal with chain control back ups on highways and the filming is tough with any kind of precipitation so I will try to figure something out. Probably come down to the hourly forecast right before to see if there are a couple of windows of decent weather I can squeeze some fishing into and create some content. .

Sad that there is zero snow even on the mountaintops.

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

It's coming. Were behind but we should get 5 or 6 days in the next couple weeks. Fingers crossed! Man, I just got out of there before it started pouring!

@Torculas

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildernesswithamani1027 Snowdance! Its coming!

I ve been up there ,that fish is a whole different species of trout ,they live inalkaline waters ....I didnt think any thing else lived in those waters..I am I confused,well it wont be the first time!!..Wrong lake?

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

That lake has brooks, browns, and rainbows. Not sure.

Denerisolation Wilderness

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I got some fishing in before the weather hit.

What does desolation wilderness mean

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

It's a designated wilderness area. You can't develop any of it, have anything with wheels (Motorized or not), can't harm it in any way. Kind of like a National Park or monument only it is Wilderness. No roads. I hike in a lot of them on my Hiking playlist. Ansel Adams Wilderness, John Muir Wilderness, Hoover Wilderness, and so on. Basically they're wild, protected areas.

@jeffturner1573

2 жыл бұрын

That's the name of the wildness he is in.

Bro! What happened to you taking the fish? Love to see you eat what you catch. 🥰🥰!

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

I often keep fish when I have an ice chest and I'm fishing in Tahoe or reservoirs during the colder months. I just wanted to get out of there before the rain started coming down! It was pouring as I was driving out of Emerald Bay!

@jackielaxalt9419

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildernesswithamani1027 It certainly was a beautiful rain that day! Is Boca, Stampede or Prosser cracking right now? Lol. Can we catch the big fish like you do during this time of year? Thank you for responding! Love your channel! 👍

@wildernesswithamani1027

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackielaxalt9419 The cold weather is setting in. The time for big trout is here!