What is the right leader length when trolling a lure such as a wedding ring behind a set of Gang or Lake Troll flashers? There really is no right answer, however following this basic guideline will help increase your results. When the water clarity is extreme you want to lengthen your leader further away from your flashers. Many times in clear water fish will stay back from … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing Tackle for Kokanee
When targeting Kokanee through the ice having the right selection of tackle is crucial in optimizing results. Here are a few key items to take into consideration when ice fishing for Kokanee. Unlike Rainbow Trout, Kokanee are found suspended over deep water, from depths of 50 feet to over 150 feet. The reason for this is that Kokanee’s diet mainly consist of Zooplankton … [Read more...]
Kokanee & Sockeye – Catch & Release or Keep?
Kokanee & Freshwater Sockeye Salmon fishing are quickly becoming one of the most popular sought out fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. Kokanee are second only to rainbow trout as the most popular game fish in British Columbia. Our fisheries continue to gain popularity for its abundant, trophy-sized Kokanee and fish in the 2 to 4 pound range are becoming more common. Now … [Read more...]
Techniques on How to Land More Kokanee
If you’ve ever gone Kokanee fishing you’ll know that these feisty fish can put up quite the aerobatic scrap for their size. They say if you land 1 Kokanee for every 3 fish you hook, then you are doing well. So what is it that causes so many of these fish to get away? Here are a few techniques on how to land more Kokanee. Setting the Hook: As many anglers know Kokanee have … [Read more...]
Leader Lengths for Kokanee Fishing – Tip
Having the right leader length for Kokanee fishing is critical! Kokanee can be somewhat fickle on when and why they strike your lure. Long story short having the right leader between your dodger and lure will help improve your results. https://youtu.be/bHoHr4lbJhs Here’s a simple formula to help you choose the correct leader length when fishing behind a dodger. This … [Read more...]
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