Snow, Cold & GIANT Rainbows | CATCH & COOK! Rock Creek Lake Eastern Sierra Trout Fishing

What's Up, Anglers!?!

This was it—the last day of the Eastern Sierra trout season for Trout Made Angler Co., and Rock Creek Lake showed out in a BIG way. Fishing in freezing temps with snow surrounding the lake, we spent the day chasing quality rainbow trout with my brother Nick and Mike The BeardedTroutsman. From ultralight spinning gear to the fly rod, we put together one of our most complete days of the season. it was EPIC!

The fish were active deep and cruising the weedy drop-offs, and they were keyed in on everything from: Mini jigs, Spoons, Minnows, Hand-tied jigs and leech pattern flies.

MADE BAITS was getting crushed in multiple colorways, proving once again that matching forage and dialing depth is everything—especially late season in cold water.

Rock Creek Lake delivered iconic Eastern Sierra scenery, aggressive trout, and the perfect ending to another unforgettable season chasing wild and stocked rainbows in God's country.

If you’re into:
✔ Eastern Sierra trout fishing
✔ Big rainbow trout
✔ Mini jigging & ultralight setups
✔ Fly fishing alpine lakes
✔ Late-season cold water tactics

You’re in the right place. GET MADE!

Thanks to everyone who followed along this season—this one meant a lot. 🎣❄️

If you love trout fishing, mini jigging, or exploring the Sierra Nevada, this is the perfect fall fishing video is for you! Whether you’re planning your own fall trout adventure or just love Sierra vibes, this one’s packed with action, good energy, and some quality Brown and Rainbow trout.

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Enjoy the video! GET MADE ANGLERS!

Catch & Cook is at 33:36 Enjoy! Bón Appitit!

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-- GEAR, TACKLE, BAITS --

-- Mini-Jig Setup --
Phenix Mirage MF717-1 1-5lb 1/32-1/8 oz
Shimano Vanford 500
Berkley FireLine 4lb Braid
Daiwa J-Braid 4lb Fluorocarbon Leader

-- Spoon/Hard Bait Setup --
Phenix Elixir FX761-1 2-6lb 1/32-1/4 oz
Shimano Stradic 1000
Phenix Iron Feather Braid 5lb

MADE BAITS
Golden Beetle MADE MINNOW
Adventure MADE MINNOW 3"
Hopper MINI-JIG
Atomic Ant MINI-JIG (Prototype) Comin Soon.
Optimism MINI-JIG & MADE MINNOW
Crawdad MADE MINNOW
Dragonfly MADE MINNOW

KNOCKOUT FISHING CO Hand-Tied Jigs https://knockoutfishingco.com/

@THEBEARDEDTROUTSMAN on Instagram for TRAILERS & Hand-Tied Jigs

Spoon - @cali_spoons

@captainjighooks on Instagram

Check out what's In stock! We'd love if MADE can be a part of your trout arsenal! Link below.
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ANGLERS!!! More content and TROUT FISHING ACTION from So Cal, the Eastern Sierra & BEYOND coming soon! Brother Bernie and I jump on a plane to Colorado back in September, it was epic! GET MADE!

Enjoy the video. As always, thank you for watching and supporting! Drop a comment and say, "What's Up, Angler?!"

You can now find MADE BAITS at Rick's Sport Center in Mammoth!
Special thanks and appreciation to the team there at Rick's!

RICK'S SPORT CENTER
3241 Main St.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-3416

You can now find MADE BAITS at SOCAL TROUT CARTEL in SoCal!
‪@socaltroutcartel‬ INSTAGRAM @SOCALTROUTCARTEL
211 West Emporia St. Unit 302
Ontario, CA

—SHOUT OUTS —
MY GRANDSON, COLTON JAY COOPER. You've changed my life! Happy 1st MADE Day! 12/9/25 I LOVE YOU!

To All the MADE 1’s! Thank you for the continued support. As always.....Without You, I ain't sh*t!

To My Family and Small Circle. Thank you for your encouragement, motivation, kick in the ass and support! I value it more than you know!

Phenix Rods - Thank you For the continued Opportunity!!! I am GRATEFUL!

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Thank you, Anglers!
Love & Respect! GET MADE!

Thanks for watching!

Mike