Who is into the camping life and where is your favorite spots to camp? I am looking to do more camping so any recommendations on locations and gear would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! 😁
Best spot if you're lucky enough to get it is lakeside on Gull lake. It's FF and there's only like 5 spots lakeside so peak season and weekends are not recommended but you never know. There's nothing like waking up and essentially having your own shore to fish from. Bring a float tube and you'll never want to leave. Can't compete a loop without catching limitS. Bonus catch Sacramento perch. The only thing they don't have are showers but you can go next door to June lake for that. Gl you won't regret it.
As for the gear I'm a backpacker so I have all the lightweight gear, etc. but when you have the luxury of driving to your site there's nothing like comfort. Bring the biggest tent you can get away with preferably one with vertical walls, an air mattress instead of a sleeping pad, and a portable heater. There's nothing like being able to stand anywhere in your tent and walk around mostly upright. Sleeping pads are nice but nothing compared to an air mattress. A good heater will allow you to sleep comfortably without having to be all wrapped up like a mummy to stay warm. Oh and bring a good chair. You'll never look back lol.
I camp the sierras all the time, my favorite camp site is French Camp by Tom’s Place. It’s close to Crowley, Convict and about a 20 minute drive to Mammoth. Great video!
I have gone camping al's l my life in all types of ways from tent when I was younger, to van, to camper on a truck, and trailers. We have a 24ft self contained trailer now. I have been camping all over the Sierras since I was 6yrs old. Love all the lakes, streams and rivers there. Favorites are Benton's Crossing on the Owens river, and the Bridgport area. Love all your videos in the places I have camped and fished.
Thank you for always watching our videos. I’m still new to camping but so far on this last trip it was really enjoyable. I definitely want to get out to the sierras to do some camping. Love it out there. I will have to look into those areas you mentioned. I will be heading back out to the sierras soon to do more hiking. Really excited about that. How often do you visit the sierras? I hope I can make it out there at least a couple more times.
It was really hot up there but I was nailing them the spot in your video that's one of the good spots on your left hand of the dam on your side that's one of the other good spots very end of the damn on your side is one of the good hot spots too
Thanks for watching! I might have to get out to big bear with you guys soon. I haven’t fished there in awhile. I still have some baits for you when I see you, or I’ll send it over to Rob to give to you since he sees you more often. 🎣
Nice video as always!! Love the bushcraft fire starter! Josh knows what he's doing for sure! Rob and I were camping over night at sarl and Josh gave me some fire starter materials and before I could use it, Rob doused the wood with lighter fluid and we had a fire...lol
Thanks for watching Mike. Yeah that ferro rod is pretty handy. Can’t go wrong with the lighter fluid though! Lol 😆. Are you fishing anywhere this week?
Thanks for watching brotha. Yeah It's pretty nice out there, definitely worth a visit. Oh yeah i plugged your website address in the last video if you didn't see it yet. I caught a trout using a pink colored lure that you sent over. Thanks again for the lures. Tight lines bro.
Excellent Video, you are going to become the Camping master!!! Got the fire going bushcraft style on your fist time too, outstanding job. Great trip for sure and the fishing was off the hook ( like that fish I lost hahaha) many more in the future now to the back country for a trip when the heat chills out.
Thanks brotha. Yeah it was a great time out there. I wanted to go out to big bear soon but it just seems a little too toasty right now. I was looking at the campsites and they seem pretty booked up.
I’ll do that next time for sure. Still new to the game, so all advice is welcomed! Probably going to search for some new spots to camp soon. I appreciate the input, thanks brotha.
Thanks for watching David. Yeah those steaks were super tender. It was my first time at that campground and I don’t have much to compare it to but I was surprised how clean it was. Any other campgrounds you recommend?
Thanks for watching Danny. Salmon peach is one of my favorite colors to use, that color usually gets the job done at most lakes. Was it pretty hot on your last trip up there?
Nice vid. and catches as well, is that a Kencor rod your using on your bait and wait? Noticed in your comments you are gonna try fly fishing stillwaters, taking the tube is definitely the way to go. If you don't mind a suggestion for fly line, you probably have a wf floating line on your combo, which I generally use for suspending midges over an indicator or long leader which I rarely do anymore, 90 percent of the time I use either a seven foot intermediate sink tip or a clear or camo intermediate line which sinks at approx. 1 1/2 to 2 inches per second. hope that helps you out, if you have any questions hit me up. Stay safe, tight lines.
Thanks Gene! Yes it’s a 7ft kencor rod that I’ve had for over 20 years. I actually do want to get into fly fishing and I’ve been looking around for a rod/reel to start off with. I Haven’t decided which one yet, I’m a little clueless on fly fishing. I appreciate all the information, every bit of knowledge is greatly appreciated! What fly rod and reel combo (brand etc) do you use most often? Thanks again for the information!
@@ExploreNaturesCatch Beautiful rod, have three that were my dad's haven't used since he passed in 97' those were his go to rods in the sierra's, would feel terrible if something happened to one, but he would probably tell me to use and enjoy them. The three rods I use the most Orvis Helios II 9' 5wt(stolen at gunpoint, gotta get another one), Sage Access 9'5wt, and my go to right now Fenwick Aetos 10' 5wt. very reasonably priced (warranty not as good as the other rods, but for the price I purchased an extra one). Nice feel, castability, extra length helps on the float tube. Hope that helps? anything else let me know, don't know alot but I can get you in the game.
@@genesato9689 I've contemplated retiring the rod as well since they do not make it anymore. I still do go back and forth on bringing it out till this day. Your Kencors definitely do hold more sentimental value, I would probably feel the same as you. There are some messed up people in this world stealing peoples stuff especially at gunpoint. Glad you are okay. I've been seeing a lot of posts throughout the years of theft of fishing gear from vehicles and fishing stores. Thanks for the information on the fishing gear, i'll check those out. All info/tips no matter what it's about is welcomed! Thanks again Gene.
@@ExploreNaturesCatch There is a person that was a great help to me when I first started fishing stillwaters, not much information at the time, his name is Denny Rickards out of Klamath Falls, Oregon his website flyfishingstillwaters.com he has a few vids on youtube, but here's the thing is you can contact him by phone unless there is a Dodger, Laker, or Rams game on, or he's out fishing, (leave a message and your number and he'll get back with you) really cool dude with a lot of info. Another person you might check out is Lefty Kreh just passed not to long ago, lot of instructors on fly casting but for myself he was one of the best check him out if you have time
Thanks for watching. Yeah this year was the first time I’ve fished at green valley lake and it didn’t disappoint! It’s small but surprisingly both times I’ve went, it wasn’t crowded at all. I did go on a weekday though. Planning on heading out there soon?
The sierras is definitely where I want to do more camping. I’ve been looking around for locations to camp at out there. Looks like the prime locations fill up really fast. Have you already camped in the sierras for this year? I was at GVL a week and half ago on a Wednesday I believe. Not crowded at all when I went. I will be heading back to the sierras hopefully in about a month or so. Really Looking forward to that.
@@ExploreNaturesCatch next time ur up holler, j.latimer5150@gmail.com I live just past the general store ;) Stocking again this thurs I believe, so the holiday wknd should be GREAT!!
They started stocking it since a few months back. They don’t really post when they stock it but they did have a derby not too long ago. I’ve only been here a couple times but both times it was good fishing for me. Might be a good idea to try it out soon. Let me know how it goes if you end up going.
It’s pretty nice out there. I believe you can start fishing at 5:30am. Both times I’ve fished there, their staff walked around the lake to collect the fishing fee. Going to head out there soon?
I’ve been using a braid set up lately with a 4lb pure fluorocarbon leader. In the beginning I was having a lot of wind knot issues with the braid but not so much anymore. It’s been working out pretty good so far. I just change out the fluorocarbon when necessary. Are you all set up and ready to go for your next trip? You are going to be tent camping right?
@@ExploreNaturesCatch Ahhh gotcha! Yeah man i’m set on the 9th 10th and 11th. I’ll be dry camping for the first time out there lol. I’m really excited I got my fly fishing combo brand new so that’s cool. I’ll be bringing my tube too! I really wanna hit mamie up. So yeah man i’m debating on using 4lb izor or 4lb p line for my bait and wait poles.
@@AdrianHernandez-ib7pr Take the P-Line. Izorline 4lb is cheap and does the job. But it’s super thick and is noticeable under shade. Would only use it in murky waters under sunny conditions. Thus why I use it in SoCal waters. Trust me on this. The sierras are clear as hell.
That was actually first on the list this day, but it was booked solid so we had to change plans. I've heard great things about that campground. Hopefully I find a spot there soon to check it out. Thanks for the suggestion! Much appreciated.
Dude , bitchin vid ! I didn’t even know their is a campground nearby GVL ! I gotta hit that up . Last time the fam and I camped was about 4 years ago at Hemet Lake ! My I ask what site that was ?
Thanks for watching John. It was my first time at that campground and it was pretty nice. It was site 81 at dogwood campground. Planning on a camping trip soon?
@@ExploreNaturesCatch was thinking to take the fam camping since we haven’t been for a few years now . And super cool to find these local spots that’s like maybe 45 minutes away . Right here in our backyard, quick weekend trip . Thanks for all the great content you put out !
@@ExploreNaturesCatch nah something came up. Plus the week I was gonna go has high winds lol. Was thinking of waiting for perfect temps and low winds in July.
Who is into the camping life and where is your favorite spots to camp? I am looking to do more camping so any recommendations on locations and gear would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! 😁
Best spot if you're lucky enough to get it is lakeside on Gull lake. It's FF and there's only like 5 spots lakeside so peak season and weekends are not recommended but you never know. There's nothing like waking up and essentially having your own shore to fish from. Bring a float tube and you'll never want to leave. Can't compete a loop without catching limitS. Bonus catch Sacramento perch. The only thing they don't have are showers but you can go next door to June lake for that. Gl you won't regret it.
As for the gear I'm a backpacker so I have all the lightweight gear, etc. but when you have the luxury of driving to your site there's nothing like comfort. Bring the biggest tent you can get away with preferably one with vertical walls, an air mattress instead of a sleeping pad, and a portable heater. There's nothing like being able to stand anywhere in your tent and walk around mostly upright. Sleeping pads are nice but nothing compared to an air mattress. A good heater will allow you to sleep comfortably without having to be all wrapped up like a mummy to stay warm. Oh and bring a good chair. You'll never look back lol.
I camp the sierras all the time, my favorite camp site is French Camp by Tom’s Place. It’s close to Crowley, Convict and about a 20 minute drive to Mammoth. Great video!
Looked like a good time out there my brother 😎🤙
Definitely a great time fishing and camping. Might head back out there soon for some fishing. Tight lines!
There's my boys banging out a few more "Chunky" ones. Right on guys. 👌🎣😉
Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! 🎣🙌🏻
I have gone camping al's l my life in all types of ways from tent when I was younger, to van, to camper on a truck, and trailers. We have a 24ft self contained trailer now. I have been camping all over the Sierras since I was 6yrs old. Love all the lakes, streams and rivers there. Favorites are Benton's Crossing on the Owens river, and the Bridgport area. Love all your videos in the places I have camped and fished.
Thank you for always watching our videos. I’m still new to camping but so far on this last trip it was really enjoyable. I definitely want to get out to the sierras to do some camping. Love it out there. I will have to look into those areas you mentioned. I will be heading back out to the sierras soon to do more hiking. Really excited about that. How often do you visit the sierras? I hope I can make it out there at least a couple more times.
It was really hot up there but I was nailing them the spot in your video that's one of the good spots on your left hand of the dam on your side that's one of the other good spots very end of the damn on your side is one of the good hot spots too
Yeah the heat has been keeping me home this past week. I need to fish somewhere soon. Hopefully it’s cools down a bit soon.
Not a bad day at all ! Chunky ones too !
Definitely! This lake has been pretty consistent lately. Thanks for watching brotha. 🎣
I hear that and have seen wish I was a bit closer … been out in the 106 degree weather out here! Caught one lost a biggin too!
Love your vids as always C-man! Hopefully we can get out again and fish sometime!! Good to see you roughing it at the campground!! Jim
Thanks for watching! I might have to get out to big bear with you guys soon. I haven’t fished there in awhile. I still have some baits for you when I see you, or I’ll send it over to Rob to give to you since he sees you more often. 🎣
@@ExploreNaturesCatch sounds good brother!! Would love to hook up!! 👍🏻
Nice video as always!! Love the bushcraft fire starter!
Josh knows what he's doing for sure!
Rob and I were camping over night at sarl and Josh gave me some fire starter materials and before I could use it, Rob doused the wood with lighter fluid and we had a fire...lol
Thanks for watching Mike. Yeah that ferro rod is pretty handy. Can’t go wrong with the lighter fluid though! Lol 😆. Are you fishing anywhere this week?
didn't have to camp, my Aunt & Uncle lived in Green Valley for 30+ yrs. The lake was always well stocked with nice sized rainbows.
Thanks for watching! Thats awesome! Beautiful lake to throw in a line. 🎣
Good stuff brotha... nice lookin lake
Thanks for watching brotha. Yeah It's pretty nice out there, definitely worth a visit. Oh yeah i plugged your website address in the last video if you didn't see it yet. I caught a trout using a pink colored lure that you sent over. Thanks again for the lures. Tight lines bro.
@@ExploreNaturesCatch nice i dont think i did see the last video ill have a look this evening appreciate ya... keep killin it brotha
Good fishing Cary that camping looks fun nice meeting josh out there too y’all killed it
Thanks brotha. Yeah it was pretty nice at that campground. Hitting anywhere up this week? 🎣
Most likely gvl till they start stocking trout at other lakes 😂 I’m a trout kinda guy
Excellent Video, you are going to become the Camping master!!! Got the fire going bushcraft style on your fist time too, outstanding job. Great trip for sure and the fishing was off the hook ( like that fish I lost hahaha) many more in the future now to the back country for a trip when the heat chills out.
Thanks brotha. Yeah it was a great time out there. I wanted to go out to big bear soon but it just seems a little too toasty right now. I was looking at the campsites and they seem pretty booked up.
need some of those mini jigs !
I got you! 🎣🍻
some pine needles for fire starter works great too
I’ll do that next time for sure. Still new to the game, so all advice is welcomed! Probably going to search for some new spots to camp soon. I appreciate the input, thanks brotha.
Nice video Cool all fish you guys got , like that campground to , steaks look good,,
Thanks for watching David. Yeah those steaks were super tender. It was my first time at that campground and I don’t have much to compare it to but I was surprised how clean it was. Any other campgrounds you recommend?
I know there’s one go straight up threw Lil town , it dead’s in never camp there looks Lil tight to Looks like one ur at nice.
Green valley camp ground
I was at the same spot few days ago sermon peach kills it there great video nice catches
Thanks for watching Danny. Salmon peach is one of my favorite colors to use, that color usually gets the job done at most lakes. Was it pretty hot on your last trip up there?
Love the intro! 😍💕
Yes! Me too!
Nice video bro 👍🤙😎
Thanks for watching brotha, much appreciated. Planning on hitting up any lakes this week?
Nice vid. and catches as well, is that a Kencor rod your using on your bait and wait? Noticed in your comments you are gonna try fly fishing stillwaters, taking the tube is definitely the way to go. If you don't mind a suggestion for fly line, you probably have a wf floating line on your combo, which I generally use for suspending midges over an indicator or long leader which I rarely do anymore, 90 percent of the time I use either a seven foot intermediate sink tip or a clear or camo intermediate line which sinks at approx. 1 1/2 to 2 inches per second. hope that helps you out, if you have any questions hit me up. Stay safe, tight lines.
Thanks Gene! Yes it’s a 7ft kencor rod that I’ve had for over 20 years. I actually do want to get into fly fishing and I’ve been looking around for a rod/reel to start off with. I Haven’t decided which one yet, I’m a little clueless on fly fishing. I appreciate all the information, every bit of knowledge is greatly appreciated! What fly rod and reel combo (brand etc) do you use most often? Thanks again for the information!
@@ExploreNaturesCatch Beautiful rod, have three that were my dad's haven't used since he passed in 97' those were his go to rods in the sierra's, would feel terrible if something happened to one, but he would probably tell me to use and enjoy them. The three rods I use the most Orvis Helios II 9' 5wt(stolen at gunpoint, gotta get another one), Sage Access 9'5wt, and my go to right now Fenwick Aetos 10' 5wt. very reasonably priced (warranty not as good as the other rods, but for the price I purchased an extra one). Nice feel, castability, extra length helps on the float tube. Hope that helps? anything else let me know, don't know alot but I can get you in the game.
@@genesato9689 I've contemplated retiring the rod as well since they do not make it anymore. I still do go back and forth on bringing it out till this day. Your Kencors definitely do hold more sentimental value, I would probably feel the same as you. There are some messed up people in this world stealing peoples stuff especially at gunpoint. Glad you are okay. I've been seeing a lot of posts throughout the years of theft of fishing gear from vehicles and fishing stores. Thanks for the information on the fishing gear, i'll check those out. All info/tips no matter what it's about is welcomed! Thanks again Gene.
@@ExploreNaturesCatch There is a person that was a great help to me when I first started fishing stillwaters, not much information at the time, his name is Denny Rickards out of Klamath Falls, Oregon his website flyfishingstillwaters.com he has a few vids on youtube, but here's the thing is you can contact him by phone unless there is a Dodger, Laker, or Rams game on, or he's out fishing, (leave a message and your number and he'll get back with you) really cool dude with a lot of info. Another person you might check out is Lefty Kreh just passed not to long ago, lot of instructors on fly casting but for myself he was one of the best check him out if you have time
Sweet. I wanted to see how that lake is.
Thanks for watching. Yeah this year was the first time I’ve fished at green valley lake and it didn’t disappoint! It’s small but surprisingly both times I’ve went, it wasn’t crowded at all. I did go on a weekday though. Planning on heading out there soon?
Just tent camped at coldwater campground on lake mary.
Nice! I’m going to be heading out there again this month. How was the fishing out there?
@@ExploreNaturesCatch we didn’t have any luck at lake mary hopefully next time. Have a great time out there and keep the vids coming 🤙🏼
hey awesome video, just wondering do u need to pay to go fishing there?
Thank you! Yes you need to pay. Last time I was there, there was a worker walking around collecting money. $25 I believe.
@@ExploreNaturesCatch ok thank you
I camp in the Sierra's every year. I stay at the Forks campground near south lake. My favorite trip of the year. What day were you at green valley?
The sierras is definitely where I want to do more camping. I’ve been looking around for locations to camp at out there. Looks like the prime locations fill up really fast. Have you already camped in the sierras for this year? I was at GVL a week and half ago on a Wednesday I believe. Not crowded at all when I went. I will be heading back to the sierras hopefully in about a month or so. Really Looking forward to that.
No i haven't gone yet this year. I Usually go a week or 2 after the 4th of july. Always tent camp it though and love it every time.
Check out crab flats campground just before GVL I've camped there since I was a kid and now bring my kiddos
I fished 3 different days this past week and caught 4 or 5 within an hour on floated nightcrawlers
Oh nice! Thanks for the intel. I’ll look into that spot for next time. I want to start getting into camping a little more.
@@jonathanlatimer9957 Can’t go wrong with nightcrawlers! They always get the job done. 🎣
@@ExploreNaturesCatch next time ur up holler, j.latimer5150@gmail.com I live just past the general store ;) Stocking again this thurs I believe, so the holiday wknd should be GREAT!!
@@jonathanlatimer9957 Sounds good! Thanks for the intel! 🎣
Is that lake regularly stocked or they are native? Or both lol been wanting to ho but dont know what time in the year to go
They started stocking it since a few months back. They don’t really post when they stock it but they did have a derby not too long ago. I’ve only been here a couple times but both times it was good fishing for me. Might be a good idea to try it out soon. Let me know how it goes if you end up going.
haven't hit GVL yet what time does the lake open for fishing
It’s pretty nice out there. I believe you can start fishing at 5:30am. Both times I’ve fished there, their staff walked around the lake to collect the fishing fee. Going to head out there soon?
Nice video! Did ya ditch the good ol mono 4lb izorline? I see you have p line now how do ya like it?
I’ve been using a braid set up lately with a 4lb pure fluorocarbon leader. In the beginning I was having a lot of wind knot issues with the braid but not so much anymore. It’s been working out pretty good so far. I just change out the fluorocarbon when necessary. Are you all set up and ready to go for your next trip? You are going to be tent camping right?
@@ExploreNaturesCatch Ahhh gotcha! Yeah man i’m set on the 9th 10th and 11th. I’ll be dry camping for the first time out there lol. I’m really excited I got my fly fishing combo brand new so that’s cool. I’ll be bringing my tube too! I really wanna hit mamie up. So yeah man i’m debating on using 4lb izor or 4lb p line for my bait and wait poles.
@@AdrianHernandez-ib7pr Take the P-Line. Izorline 4lb is cheap and does the job. But it’s super thick and is noticeable under shade. Would only use it in murky waters under sunny conditions. Thus why I use it in SoCal waters. Trust me on this. The sierras are clear as hell.
Are the license for fishing sold over there or need to order online before going?
Every time I've went, there was someone walking around collecting money for the fishing passes. Hope that helps.
Are you guys down to fish cachuma with me? It will be my first time, going sometime this week
Serrano campground in big bear. Walking distance to big bear lake.
That was actually first on the list this day, but it was booked solid so we had to change plans. I've heard great things about that campground. Hopefully I find a spot there soon to check it out. Thanks for the suggestion! Much appreciated.
Dude , bitchin vid ! I didn’t even know their is a campground nearby GVL ! I gotta hit that up . Last time the fam and I camped was about 4 years ago at Hemet Lake ! My I ask what site that was ?
Thanks for watching John. It was my first time at that campground and it was pretty nice. It was site 81 at dogwood campground. Planning on a camping trip soon?
@@ExploreNaturesCatch was thinking to take the fam camping since we haven’t been for a few years now . And super cool to find these local spots that’s like maybe 45 minutes away . Right here in our backyard, quick weekend trip . Thanks for all the great content you put out !
Ahhh yes Montreal seasoning and Walmart steaks. Camping in its finest form. Props to the cook tho.
Lol Yup that’s always the go to seasoning for me. Did you already head out to the sierras?
@@ExploreNaturesCatch nah something came up. Plus the week I was gonna go has high winds lol. Was thinking of waiting for perfect temps and low winds in July.