Nice work, Nick. One suggestion for those anglers who keep their fish to eat is to cut the gills to allow them to bleed out after bonking. You will be surprised at how much this will improve the quality of the meat.
I have fished kokanee for 30 years, and this OLe boy knows what he is doing. one thing to add do not be afraid to be creative like all sockeye koke's get finicky EXPERIMENT speed up slow down, change colors change to pop gear, we have caught kokanee on everything you can imagine (even pop gear and a worm) make sure you pay attention to everything and then repeat if you want to keep catching.. the only risk you have a flaming gorge is Large mackinaw will snap an ultra lite koke rod like a twig, and we have found out the hard way, if your drag is not loose (as he suggests) and you hook up a large mac, just hope you have a spare..
Thanks Nick.. That's the best video I have found on how to fish kokanee.. I'm a newbie to kokanee fishing.. Just getting started. This video sure helped alot.. Thanks bud..
I decided to give the p-line a shot on a couple of my reels and i was extremely impressed. Very strong and invisible under water. I might go ahead and spool up all my reels with this stuff. Pflora clear is the ticket for sure
Mark Abolofia you can try using divers like the deep six or a jet diver but you are only going to get down about 40 feet max so once you get into midsummer you can forget it if you can't fish where the fish are then you are wasting your time focus on the early season when the fish are up shallow generally between 20 and 40 feet
Bonedaddy500 if you want to pick up a sick kok setup I recommend the lamiglas gc792ul and a awesome reel to match it is the shimano Cardiff 100 I like to fill the spool with 10 lb pline cxx. But honestly the best way to learn the ropes is with a guide you get a full hands on demonstration
Awesome videos IF! Always tune in to get tips before I head out onto the water (even if it's a species I'm used to targeting). Quick question: does it matter how old the shoepeg corn is? I bought some yesterday and have it soaking in a jar with garlic, but am not going out until Saturday. Is this too soon? Or should I be OK? Thanks!
I was surprised to see your leader was a foot long. I have always used a 3 foot leader from my flasher to my hoochie when fishing for Kok. Looks like you put a bend in your flashers. The slowest my 4 stroke 150 will troll is 8 MPH is that to fast for Kok? What weight rod do you recommend for Kok? Thanks I learned alot.
That's a fair opinion on the corn but I like using scents that appeal to the genetics of the fish generally I run saltwater scents from April to June brackish scents in July then by August I like to run scents that will irritate fish in to striking like garlic because of the fact that the kokanee are in a territorial mode and they will slap at something out of anger. Also I think picking up speed by time of day and then slowing back down around 11 and picking up speed as the year progresses starting at 1.3 in spring and ending the year fishing at 1.6 to 2.2
Mark, I don't know if your question ever got answered, but the answer is YES! In your youtube search bar, type in "Vertical jigging for Kokanee." This should give you a few ideas. Hope that helps.
Mark Abolofia On my pontoon boat I set up a second rod holder and set up another rod cut off just above the first eye of the rod. I then use the cut off rod as a down rigger. Works great.
Serious question: have you ever gone for kokes on a fly rod with a streamer? I'm trying to figure out a way to pontoon or Uboat a reservoir with sinking line and a wicked streamer.
I know I'm a fee years late but, what type of boat and motor do you have. Trying to decide between a strictly bass boat or lake boat. I like to bass fish but also trout and KOK fish with Down riggers. Thanks
Rob W look into something along the lines of a tracker pro guide. You may want something a little nicer and I’m sure they make it but it has a decent front platform and trolling motor, live well, we put downriggers and made a removable rack of rod holders in the back for sturgeon or bay fishing. I’d love a bad ass bass boat, but versatility is key
Nick, why is it I cannot find shoepeg corn ANYWHERE in BC Canada Ive spent hours searching various supermarket shelves and have not yet been able to locate it....is it exclusively available Only in the US ?
an you need to use your senses to see whats going on an have a lil respect. If you watch all is stuff you see a pattern just like fishing open your eyes an catch fish, open your heart an an your mind an catch friends
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Nice work, Nick. One suggestion for those anglers who keep their fish to eat is to cut the gills to allow them to bleed out after bonking. You will be surprised at how much this will improve the quality of the meat.
very True I bleed all my fish from Trout to Salmon and the meat is so much better
Man...Im totally new and this is sooo helpful and really detailed info..>Thank you...I'll have to checkout your site!
I had no idea about the fish finder colors! I always preferred the fish finders that show fish icons. Gets more excited!!😁
I have fished kokanee for 30 years, and this OLe boy knows what he is doing. one thing to add do not be afraid to be creative like all sockeye koke's get finicky EXPERIMENT speed up slow down, change colors change to pop gear, we have caught kokanee on everything you can imagine (even pop gear and a worm) make sure you pay attention to everything and then repeat if you want to keep catching..
the only risk you have a flaming gorge is Large mackinaw will snap an ultra lite koke rod like a twig, and we have found out the hard way, if your drag is not loose (as he suggests) and you hook up a large mac, just hope you have a spare..
Thanks Nick.. That's the best video I have found on how to fish kokanee.. I'm a newbie to kokanee fishing.. Just getting started. This video sure helped alot.. Thanks bud..
Before this, I neglected the nose of a Kokanee, but now I know I should never neglect the nose of a Kokanee. Thanks!
I decided to give the p-line a shot on a couple of my reels and i was extremely impressed. Very strong and invisible under water. I might go ahead and spool up all my reels with this stuff. Pflora clear is the ticket for sure
Mark Abolofia you can try using divers like the deep six or a jet diver but you are only going to get down about 40 feet max so once you get into midsummer you can forget it if you can't fish where the fish are then you are wasting your time focus on the early season when the fish are up shallow generally between 20 and 40 feet
awesome video. Lots of info and exciting
Your "IF" shirt gives the video a good feel of being professional. Good work.
Could not be better explained , thank you very much !
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Great presentation, great information; thank you!
Bonedaddy500 if you want to pick up a sick kok setup I recommend the lamiglas gc792ul and a awesome reel to match it is the shimano Cardiff 100 I like to fill the spool with 10 lb pline cxx. But honestly the best way to learn the ropes is with a guide you get a full hands on demonstration
Really nice video. Thanks so much for the info. Looking forward to catching some here in NC. You have a new subscriber.
Solid presentation.
Top Notch info. Thank you.
You never fail to be... informative. Awesome! I met the "other Nick" a few weeks ago @ Pedro. He had the IF logo'd truck.
very good video
shrimp flavorful marshmallows work for scent to
Nick, this is one of the best video I have seen! Great job! Question, what about winter kokanee at lake berry? thinking to give it a shot on my hobie
Right on, let's see some koke pics now
Excellent Video!
Awesome videos IF! Always tune in to get tips before I head out onto the water (even if it's a species I'm used to targeting). Quick question: does it matter how old the shoepeg corn is? I bought some yesterday and have it soaking in a jar with garlic, but am not going out until Saturday. Is this too soon? Or should I be OK?
Thanks!
I was surprised to see your leader was a foot long. I have always used a 3 foot leader from my flasher to my hoochie when fishing for Kok. Looks like you put a bend in your flashers. The slowest my 4 stroke 150 will troll is 8 MPH is that to fast for Kok? What weight rod do you recommend for Kok? Thanks I learned alot.
8mph is way too fast!
From everything I've read and heard, and this video states, go between 0.8 - 1.8 mph
That's a fair opinion on the corn but I like using scents that appeal to the genetics of the fish generally I run saltwater scents from April to June brackish scents in July then by August I like to run scents that will irritate fish in to striking like garlic because of the fact that the kokanee are in a territorial mode and they will slap at something out of anger. Also I think picking up speed by time of day and then slowing back down around 11 and picking up speed as the year progresses starting at 1.3 in spring and ending the year fishing at 1.6 to 2.2
Soft mouths I always use a rubber snubber to avoid pulling hook out of mouth also a lot of time they will nail white corn without scent
Thanks Roland!
Is that the peewee hoochie? Im trying to buy some but it has regular and peewee
Have u ever tried to use scent tubes for trolling for kokanee n trout
Great videos u have done!
Thanks bro!
Great video Nick! I don't have a boat nor a downrigger. Any way I can kokanee fish out of my kayak? Thanks, be well and fish on! Mark
Mark, I don't know if your question ever got answered, but the answer is YES! In your youtube search bar, type in "Vertical jigging for Kokanee." This should give you a few ideas. Hope that helps.
Mark Abolofia
On my pontoon boat I set up a second rod holder and set up another rod cut off just above the first eye of the rod. I then use the cut off rod as a down rigger. Works great.
This was a great video! Love it!
Serious question: have you ever gone for kokes on a fly rod with a streamer? I'm trying to figure out a way to pontoon or Uboat a reservoir with sinking line and a wicked streamer.
I know I'm a fee years late but, what type of boat and motor do you have. Trying to decide between a strictly bass boat or lake boat. I like to bass fish but also trout and KOK fish with Down riggers. Thanks
Rob W look into something along the lines of a tracker pro guide. You may want something a little nicer and I’m sure they make it but it has a decent front platform and trolling motor, live well, we put downriggers and made a removable rack of rod holders in the back for sturgeon or bay fishing. I’d love a bad ass bass boat, but versatility is key
Is your downrigger the cannon magnum 10 stx?
All of you guys need to go to flaming gorge, were you can catch up to 3 1/2 pounders
Garret Fresh time to go back they are getting larger and larger... caught 2 over 4.25 last year
Nick, why is it I cannot find shoepeg corn ANYWHERE in BC Canada Ive spent hours searching various supermarket shelves and have not yet been able to locate it....is it exclusively available Only in the US ?
Try peaches and cream corn. It has been working for us here in Canada. Check out Kokanee Fishing BC on Facebook for more Canadian kokanee information
Is that a Traxtech system on the boat?
I agree to disagree since everyone's entitled to their own opinion.
I wish I had peacocks in this area!
This friday I'm going to pick up a new downrigger. Any suggestions on which one i should look at? Money isn't really an issue
I prefer the scotty electrics. a little pricy but they are guaranteed for life
what kind of boat are you on
what rods are you using.
Ya..... F ...shasta tackle he's probably from Red Bluff anyways
mcvideo8686 I kill em with a simple needlefish, the rest is completely unnecessary!
whats that song called in the beginning
What kind of net is that and where you get it?
looks like an ego slider net
Rollin like a KoKe!!
You don't need a down rigger I fish without them and limit out
How do you get deep then
Ray Woodford leadcore line! Slow troll, works like a charm!
Is that Lake Chelan?
No... that's a California lake he's at
Well I don’t want a down rigger now. To much work. Just a depth/fish finder should work.
The dubstep music doesn't match the video content or personality of the show.
You said. "Hey what's up guys?" You won't be able to hear my answer.So I'm typing my answer. Nothing but couch potato (ing) RUclips. Thanks for axing.
Way too much technical expensive gear
Need shades so you don't blink so dam much
an you need to use your senses to see whats going on an have a lil respect. If you watch all is stuff you see a pattern just like fishing open your eyes an catch fish, open your heart an an your mind an catch friends