Happy birthday, you picked an incredible place to be. This lake was epic years ago... until people started posting RUclips videos about it. To all who fish here PLEASE put back the browns. This is a wild trout fishery and hasn’t been stocked in decades. the average brown was 3x bigger only 5-10 years ago.
Dude Jason your living one heck of a life brother. Thx for taking us all along with you and letting us enjoy these majestic places vicariously through you. This trip was amazing. Rocky mountains are beautiful but they don't compare to our Sierra's. Take care man. Happy trails....Mark
Just GORGEOUS!! Never heard of it, but you take us to some GREAT places!! We use Pack It a lot! Too bad about the mosquitoes...we are trying the bracelets next time. Fishing looks good there. Ohhhh NO!! Too bad about the Rod, tho. Monica was killin it! Awesome views😁great campsite you snagged😉 The lakes are just WOW 😲🏆🥇PRIZE WINNER FISH!! Great trip, and share...thnx for taking us along! 🙋♀️Lisa and Rick🙋♂️
Nothing better then the Sierras bud!! Enjoy!! BIGFOOT rollen rocks down wants you guys out!! Lol. Lots of legends in that area, I spent 40 years up there! Amazing video new follower here good stuff.👍🌲🌲🎣🎣
You are in our backyard. One of our favorite places to hike. Spent lots of time on chicken foot lake. BTW My Orvis fly rod broke in the same place on my trip this last weekend too. Looks like you guys had a lot of fun. Reach out next time your up. We can fish.
Damn, thats a really pretty backdrop for some fishing! I'll admit, I haven't cast a rod since I was a teenager, but all these fishing videos coming out lately is starting to get me missing it a bit! Absolutely sick area. That turquoise water, absolutely love it! Very similar to the views we get up here in Western Canada in the rockies
@@HuckOutdoors I feel the same way, wanting to hike some of the spots you head to. I know quite a few fishing spots up this way, so definitely let me know if you're ever planning a trip up this way.
Holy Chickenfoot, what a beautiful zone. I've always wanted to hike & fish it. Hopefully I will some day , until then, thank's for lettin' me do it from my favorite chair. GOD Bless! 🎣✌🍺🐵
Hi Jason, your videos are awesome. I'm going to Eastern Sierra soon. May I ask what is the name of the lake (I heard you said Big Fish Lake but I could not find it on the map) towards to the end of your video that you caught several brook trouts before you go to Long Lake ? I'm planning to to do a day hike see there see I could enjoy like you guys did. Thanks in advance. Ian from OC
I take it you entered from Pine Creek? I've always wanted to do Morgan Pass but from one end to the other. Not sure which way to go is the best for an old guy like me. Thanks for sharing.
Huck...not sure if you are still checking the comments. Fabulous video of the beautiful surroundings. What time of year did you make the trip? Would you go during a different month next time? Thanks again.
@@HuckOutdoors Thanks, Huck. We're thinking of an August fishing trip with base camp at one of Gem Lakes. We would day hike to Chickenfoot Lake on Day #2 and to Upper Morgan Lake on Day #3. We would return to car on Day #4. Would you suggest any changes to our plan? Thanks again.
gonna take that as a day hike. Going with some beginners gonna take rod or too. Get there about 8-9am. What do you think? You got there early and good parking. Need permits for a day hike?
Wow great video. You killed it on those brookies! What were you using? I was at Cottonwood Lakes this same weekend, ended up with 5 golden trout but they made us work for them! Could hardly get them to bite. We were using Sierra slammers, kastmasters and atomic tubes. Seemed like the tubes with a little trout worm tail finally worked the best. Great video looks like you had a blast.
I was using mostly minijigs on the brooks. Either Sierra Slammers in a 1/32oz or 1/64 oz. I had a friend at Cottonwood last weekend. Love catching some good goldens! Thanks for watching!
That looked like a amazing trip thank you for sharing your adventures question I’ve been looking to do something similar with my son which is 11 years old what is the skill level to attempt this adventure
It is an easy hike, except you are up over 10,000' the whole time. It may be better to make a it a full day trip and camp at a lower elevation with your son.
Subscribed! You should check out Jennie Lakes Loop - Jennie Lakes Wilderness. Some big ol trout in the lakes! I plan on doing this hike after watching this video! Keep them coming brotha!
We were going to fry up the fish the last night and all we caught next to camp were smaller fish. I should have kept the larger ones from big fish lake for dinner.
@@molos3466 If you dont have a permit yet, get in touch with the White Mountain Ranger station in Bishop. You will most likely need to do a walkup permit.
Loved watching that. Was such a good time. If you are a backpacker, you have to get to the Sierra at least once a year. Excellent video!
Thanks for having me!
Glad you gave flyfishing a try up there ! Love to see more fish caught on the fly!!!
Except that rod snapped 10 casts in.
Thanks for sharing and taking us along. Keep on keeping on!!
Thanks for watching!
Happy birthday, you picked an incredible place to be.
This lake was epic years ago... until people started posting RUclips videos about it.
To all who fish here PLEASE put back the browns. This is a wild trout fishery and hasn’t been stocked in decades. the average brown was 3x bigger only 5-10 years ago.
Thank you!
Dude Jason your living one heck of a life brother. Thx for taking us all along with you and letting us enjoy these majestic places vicariously through you. This trip was amazing. Rocky mountains are beautiful but they don't compare to our Sierra's. Take care man. Happy trails....Mark
Thanks Mark! Thanks for watching! I'm a lucky man!
Wow what an awesome camping , backpacking trip
Good times!
Just GORGEOUS!! Never heard of it, but you take us to some GREAT places!! We use Pack It a lot! Too bad about the mosquitoes...we are trying the bracelets next time. Fishing looks good there. Ohhhh NO!! Too bad about the Rod, tho. Monica was killin it! Awesome views😁great campsite you snagged😉 The lakes are just WOW 😲🏆🥇PRIZE WINNER FISH!! Great trip, and share...thnx for taking us along! 🙋♀️Lisa and Rick🙋♂️
Thanks for watching! Monica was killing it! Food was so good!
Nothing better then the Sierras bud!! Enjoy!! BIGFOOT rollen rocks down wants you guys out!! Lol. Lots of legends in that area, I spent 40 years up there! Amazing video new follower here good stuff.👍🌲🌲🎣🎣
Thanks for the sub! Good fishing up there for sure!
Cool trip thanks for sharing your adventure with us stay safe my brother.
Thanks for watching! Great place for a day hike too!
Wow def an epic hike, all that scenery, fantastic fishing, meals and friends. Top notch buddy 👍🏻
Thanks Donny!
What a great trip, some awesome fishing and you had great weather too!
Weather was great! Fishing was good!
Wow, what a great trip, lots of nice fish you guys got. Good stuff bud, just beautiful all the way around.
We need to get you up there bud!
Thanks for showing the gear
Thanks for watching!
You are in our backyard. One of our favorite places to hike. Spent lots of time on chicken foot lake.
BTW My Orvis fly rod broke in the same place on my trip this last weekend too. Looks like you guys had a lot of fun. Reach out next time your up. We can fish.
We need to set up a trip for sure!
Great trip bad luck on that broken rod good thing you had a backup rod looked like a great time good group
Luckily I had my spinning rod!
Damn, thats a really pretty backdrop for some fishing! I'll admit, I haven't cast a rod since I was a teenager, but all these fishing videos coming out lately is starting to get me missing it a bit!
Absolutely sick area. That turquoise water, absolutely love it! Very similar to the views we get up here in Western Canada in the rockies
I would love to get up your way to do some fishing! You got some pretty awesome mountains your way too!
@@HuckOutdoors I feel the same way, wanting to hike some of the spots you head to. I know quite a few fishing spots up this way, so definitely let me know if you're ever planning a trip up this way.
Holy Chickenfoot, what a beautiful zone. I've always wanted to hike & fish it. Hopefully I will some day , until then, thank's for lettin' me do it from my favorite chair.
GOD Bless! 🎣✌🍺🐵
You should! It's some great fishing back there.
One of my all time favorite valleys 🍻 another great vid Jason
Thanks bud!
I’m so jealous of you guys out west! It’s beautiful out there. Great video!
If you ever come out this way let me know!
Huck Outdoors I’ll hold you to it.
Great video! Five stars. I was looking at available trails for September and your video sealed the deal.
Hope you enjoy it!
Great video! This hike is definitely on my list now, such a beautiful place!
You'd like it!
That is on beautiful place bud! Watching you guys fishing made me wanna get out on some water and throw a line in
Its such a nice area!
Awesome video! I'm heading up there in two weeks. Can't wait!
Good Luck!
Really great 💗
Thanks for watching!
man lake looks low. haven't been to Silverwood in awhile now. you guys found the spot. nice catches.
Was a lot of fun out there.
Awesome location dude
Your son would love it there!
Keto is awesome. I'm back into the size I was 6 yrs ago, about 35 lbs lost, and organs healed.
Congrats!
I used to backpack this area with my father and brother in the 1980s.
Right on!
Hi Jason, your videos are awesome. I'm going to Eastern Sierra soon. May I ask what is the name of the lake (I heard you said Big Fish Lake but I could not find it on the map) towards to the end of your video that you caught several brook trouts before you go to Long Lake ? I'm planning to to do a day hike see there see I could enjoy like you guys did. Thanks in advance.
Ian from OC
Shoot me an email Ian at Jason@huckoutdoors.com
I take it you entered from Pine Creek? I've always wanted to do Morgan Pass but from one end to the other. Not sure which way to go is the best for an old guy like me. Thanks for sharing.
Actually from Rock Creek at Mosquito flats. The trail going down into pine creek got washed out last year.
@@HuckOutdoors Oh! I didn't know. You took the long way in but I guess it's less climbing that way also.
Huck...not sure if you are still checking the comments. Fabulous video of the beautiful surroundings. What time of year did you make the trip? Would you go during a different month next time? Thanks again.
Thank you. This was in July. July, August, and September are all great months to go.
@@HuckOutdoors Thanks, Huck. We're thinking of an August fishing trip with base camp at one of Gem Lakes. We would day hike to Chickenfoot Lake on Day #2 and to Upper Morgan Lake on Day #3. We would return to car on Day #4. Would you suggest any changes to our plan? Thanks again.
Awesome hiking and fishing trip! Do you use 20F or 30F quilt for this trip?
I think I used my 0 degree on this one. It was between that and the 40.
gonna take that as a day hike. Going with some beginners gonna take rod or too. Get there about 8-9am. What do you think? You got there early and good parking. Need permits for a day hike?
No permits needed for a day hike, but i'd get there closer to 7 AM.
I’m headed to LLV in August. Been wanting to go for years. Sierra slammers are in the mail. Which lake was your favorite to fish?
Chickenfoot and Long Lake
I love the outdoors but my dad is hard
To convince on taking me on fishing trips I have to go there
You can day hike this area and camp below the lake. There are cabins available to rent nearby.
im planning to revisit the little lakes valley in Sep, cant wait! awesome views and thanks for sharing! let me sub for more!😉👍
Thanks for the sub! LLV is awesome!
Hi. Great video. I just wonder what kind of fishing rig which you used?
This is the kit I bring into the back country ruclips.net/video/r_vpMBUfQs4/видео.html
Hey jason, beautiful video ! What month was this, and is anything like sabrina basin? Ty buddy
Never been to the Sabrina basin. This was in July.
Wow great video. You killed it on those brookies! What were you using? I was at Cottonwood Lakes this same weekend, ended up with 5 golden trout but they made us work for them! Could hardly get them to bite. We were using Sierra slammers, kastmasters and atomic tubes. Seemed like the tubes with a little trout worm tail finally worked the best. Great video looks like you had a blast.
I was using mostly minijigs on the brooks. Either Sierra Slammers in a 1/32oz or 1/64 oz. I had a friend at Cottonwood last weekend. Love catching some good goldens! Thanks for watching!
Do you think saddlebag lake trail is hike able/fishable this time of year.any info helps thanks
There was still ice as of 2 weeks ago.
Great video three questions how many miles was the whole hike 2 how cold did it get 3 and did they allow fires ?
To the back lake it is about 4 miles. It got into the low 30s. No fires.
What kind of line are you using on your set up?
2# test Izorline XXX and Ande Pink
Gorgeous views. Where is that trailhead t located? I’d love to go there.
Mosquito Flats trailhead between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes
So beautiful and lots of fish.
Hey jason !what was youre bait set up at this time
I don't remember much. No bait. Lots of jigs and spoons
How many miles per day did you hike on this 4 day trip?
Not many. It's very easy hiking back there.
Beautiful views, do they stock all those lakes that you visited
These trout all reproduce naturally now.
They stock them with fry (baby trout)
Wish I was there bro
Great place for a day hike too!
That looked like a amazing trip thank you for sharing your adventures question I’ve been looking to do something similar with my son which is 11 years old what is the skill level to attempt this adventure
It is an easy hike, except you are up over 10,000' the whole time. It may be better to make a it a full day trip and camp at a lower elevation with your son.
Thank you for responding. I appreciate the feedback Is there a trail you recommend similar to this trail for me and my son to try out.
Do you ever see any snakes while hiking to the back country lakes?
Haven't seen a snake on the trail in a long time.
Huck Outdoors is there any rattlers up those back country lakes? Do you take bear spray with you?
There are rattlesnakes in some of the areas. I do not carry bear spray. If i was in an area that had grizzly bears, I would carry bear spray then.
Any word if it’s open now?
Should be open.
where did u guys camp?
Should be in the description. Chickenfoot and Long Lake
Subscribed! You should check out Jennie Lakes Loop - Jennie Lakes Wilderness. Some big ol trout in the lakes! I plan on doing this hike after watching this video! Keep them coming brotha!
Thanks for the sub Jon! I'll check that loop out!
Im going to mammoth for labor day weekend to fish
Good luck! Camping?
Not familiar with that area...are bears around there?
There are a few
Are you from canyon lake?
No, Yucaipa.
Angler Management I was. Lived there for 24 years.
Why don’t you fry or fix soup out of fish? You let it go?
We were going to fry up the fish the last night and all we caught next to camp were smaller fish. I should have kept the larger ones from big fish lake for dinner.
Huck Outdoors I wanna go up there next weekend. It would my first ever backpacking overnight trip
@@molos3466 If you dont have a permit yet, get in touch with the White Mountain Ranger station in Bishop. You will most likely need to do a walkup permit.
Huck Outdoors that’s what it is called: “The Walkup Permit”?
Thanks
@@molos3466 yes since the overnight permits are all booked online already, see if they have any walkup permits available.