definitely run the plugs off the downrigger! You will need a stronger clip when doing that, especially when trolling faster. Water temp plays a role for sure. As the water warms, we actually just slow down. They will continue to move throughout the season, but once you find them in warm water, they are fairly lethargic and you can stay on them with bait or jigs!
Sometimes as close as 20' up to 100' set backs. Just depends on how far below the downrigger we want the plug to swim and if the fish are being aggressive or passive!
Any salmon rod in the 7'6" to 8'6" length should work! It depends on if you are jigging or trolling. Jigging you would like a faster action, Carbon rod. Trolling a fiberglass or composite rod is best! Talonrods.com is the company I purchase rods from.
Cody I love your shows tech tips and knowledge of fishing in general. I want to know if you fish a lot for Spring Chinook or is it a waste of time anymore?! I remember back 40 years ago catching monster Springers 25 plus pounds! On a lot of You-tube videos I just don't see any springers much over 17lbs.
I absolutely spend time chasing springers! I too have seen the size of these fish become smaller...but...they are still the best tasting Salmon in the world in my opinion! In fact, some stores sell these fish for $80-$100/lb! A good day is 1-2 fish, but it is worth the effort!
We have considered doing a video on that very subject! The issue is that there are so many variables! Are you running lowrance, Garmin, humminbird or other? What transducer are you using? How many Hz? Chirp? After those questions are answered, then it's depth of water and species targeted. All told, it truly comes down to time on the water and learning what your finder is trying to tell you. It has taken me 8-10 hours a day for 200+ days a year on the water for over a decade...and I'm still learning as technologies change! The best advice is to buy a good quality transducer to start and work with a local marine electronics store or the manufacturers website to dial in settings. Then let the learning begin! Good luck!!!
@@DayOneOutdoors thank you for the reply. We bought our boat used with an older but good quility Lowrance depth finder and are just now figuring out how to read it. Going to try to get some mackinaw out of wallowa lake oregon in two weeks.
We typically troll between 2-3mph. Slower with bait and faster with lures is a general rule. However sometimes it's as slow as .8mph or as fast as 3.5-4mph! Let the fish tell you if they are being lazy or wanting to chase!
That was spectacular. I cant wait to go to Odell or Crescent
Great Video! I’m glad you’re on RUclips now 👍👍👏👏👏
Thanks for the support!
Do you change much later in the season into July or August? Or just same program but deeper? Do you ever run the plugs off the downrigger?
definitely run the plugs off the downrigger! You will need a stronger clip when doing that, especially when trolling faster. Water temp plays a role for sure. As the water warms, we actually just slow down. They will continue to move throughout the season, but once you find them in warm water, they are fairly lethargic and you can stay on them with bait or jigs!
How far back do you put maglips before you drop them ?
Sometimes as close as 20' up to 100' set backs. Just depends on how far below the downrigger we want the plug to swim and if the fish are being aggressive or passive!
@@DayOneOutdoors thanks Cody! Love learning from your videos 💪
Wgat rod do you recommend for big lakers..
Any salmon rod in the 7'6" to 8'6" length should work! It depends on if you are jigging or trolling. Jigging you would like a faster action, Carbon rod. Trolling a fiberglass or composite rod is best! Talonrods.com is the company I purchase rods from.
What rod you using on the led core rods 😊
Cody I love your shows tech tips and knowledge of fishing in general. I want to know if you fish a lot for Spring Chinook or is it a waste of time anymore?! I remember back 40 years ago catching monster Springers 25 plus pounds! On a lot of You-tube videos I just don't see any springers much over 17lbs.
I absolutely spend time chasing springers! I too have seen the size of these fish become smaller...but...they are still the best tasting Salmon in the world in my opinion! In fact, some stores sell these fish for $80-$100/lb! A good day is 1-2 fish, but it is worth the effort!
Do you have a video on how to properly read a depth finder?
We have considered doing a video on that very subject! The issue is that there are so many variables! Are you running lowrance, Garmin, humminbird or other? What transducer are you using? How many Hz? Chirp? After those questions are answered, then it's depth of water and species targeted. All told, it truly comes down to time on the water and learning what your finder is trying to tell you. It has taken me 8-10 hours a day for 200+ days a year on the water for over a decade...and I'm still learning as technologies change! The best advice is to buy a good quality transducer to start and work with a local marine electronics store or the manufacturers website to dial in settings. Then let the learning begin! Good luck!!!
@@DayOneOutdoors thank you for the reply. We bought our boat used with an older but good quility Lowrance depth finder and are just now figuring out how to read it. Going to try to get some mackinaw out of wallowa lake oregon in two weeks.
What speed were you trolling?
We typically troll between 2-3mph. Slower with bait and faster with lures is a general rule. However sometimes it's as slow as .8mph or as fast as 3.5-4mph! Let the fish tell you if they are being lazy or wanting to chase!