I’ll often “vary speed” even while trolling a straight line by letting the rod tip go to the back of the boat pull it forward then let it back crazy how often that’s when they hit makes me wonder how long a fish was following before that provoked them
@@spiltmilt Everyone of your videos, I have watched dozens, are both very useful and entertaining. The hooks one helped me because I also noticed an uptick in catch and keep vs losses after i switched to the lazer sharp needlepoint. I have thought for the last couple years I lost to many using the gami octopui hooks
Great video. I live in Oregon and would love to see you visit and video Odell, Crescent, and Green Peter reservoir for kokanee. (p.s. I'm taking lots of notes on all your videos).
How to Catch Rainbows on that trophy lake? Lets say I was lucky enough to limit on kokes and want to target the Rainbows. Can you do a video on that lake for Rainbows? Or a link on a technique that should work there. Thanks, and you are a Trout Savant
Those hard strikes where you never see the fish and it bends your hook are so frustrating! I fish Merwin and I've had hits that took the rod tip straight down into the water in one shot and break off...I know there are tiger muskie in there but would be nice to know if those are just giant kokes. Before Mt. St. Helens blew they were much bigger on average.
Cant wait for December, we shore fish near the dam, start with targeting kokanee, then switch to rainbow once we are limited on the kokes, not sure why more goes dont taget kokanee from shore.
Super helpful tips! Just stumbled upon your channel. I’m going fishing next weekend and will be using a dodger for the first time. I’m feeling confident after having watched a bunch of your videos 👍🏼
I have watched a number of your videos and held my breath watching you put Kokanee in the cooler! They are such slippery little buggers. Glad you were able to get that trophy back!
On your port side, why don't you switch rod hands, hold the rod in your right hand and net with your left?! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I can hardly wait to catch Kokanee...
Excellent information! Curious, do you use smaller dodgers when near the surface, or just run the same ? I’ve also noticed some dodgers don’t work at low speeds…a guy almost needs to mark them with a sharpie…I can’t remember all the tricks! 😅 Thanks for taking the time for making the videos, all while catching fish! 😁
The thermocline will show up on most modern fish finders as a thin line typically between 20-60' on Pacific Northwest Lakes. It's very easy to identify.
Another idea instead of turning frequently to speed up or slow down the gear, I had a guy tell me to bump the speed of the boat up or down to get all the rods the right speed instead of just 1 or 2🤷🏽♂️
Love your videos! I’m just starting out Kokanee fishing and I’ve learned a lot from you. What rods are you using? Did you get rid of the swate bluebacks?
I am using the Santiam Fishing Rods bit.ly/30xH6r5. I did get rid of the Bluebacks. They are a great rod for smaller Kokes but would be out-gunned by these fish. However, I decided to stop fishing Swate rods due to some of the policies of that company towards its employees.
Too funny. I just finished filming a video on Kokanee hooks. I use Gamakatsu split shot drop shot hooks size 4 for Chelan size 2 for Roosie but I also use other hooks on occasiona
I have mainly been fishing chelan this year and switched to Gamakatsu finesse wide gap size 2. I have had a much better land rate with these hooks. I had been using the octopus hooks. Excited to try the wide gap on sockeye!!
The RAM Rod HD www.rammount.com/part/RAP-433-421 with this extension arm www.rammount.com/part/RAP-114-APB2U. You can save 10% on the RAM website by using the code "THICKS20"
This might sound silly, but I’ve noticed in a lot of videos you seem to be circling the same area. Once you find the fish, do you just make multiple passes with different types of gear? And how many passes would you recommend before switching gear or moving on? Thank you!
What is the distance between the dodger and hook set ups? Do you vary the distance depending on the time of year and temp of the water? Thanks for the great videos!!!!
Water temperature influences Kokanee in many ways. They prefer mid-50's so when those water temps are available near the surface they will feed there unless some alternate food source is available at depth (e.g. mysis shrimp). In water temps below 40 F they are more sluggish and I often do better trolling close to 1 mph. Once temps hit the mid 60's or higher the stress can actually kill them and I've had lakes in the Okanogan where I am fishing at 30' and if I pull a fish up above the thermocline they go into shock and die even if they don't make it to the net.
Love watching your videos, they are highly educational. I’ve been fishing for Kokanee for years but I find myself picking up something new with your videos. Keep up the great work. Tight lines.
Mistake #6 is drinking way too much coffee before going out on the kayak!
HAHA!!!
Word
I’ll often “vary speed” even while trolling a straight line by letting the rod tip go to the back of the boat pull it forward then let it back crazy how often that’s when they hit makes me wonder how long a fish was following before that provoked them
I know you are a small channel but thanks for the great content every time, a lot has been learned from you
I don't aspire to be big. Just useful.
And that is why we keep coming back!
Nearly verbatim, I’ve said it over and over. This channel is great, info heavy, and derives a following that wants nitty gritty and desire to learn.
@@spiltmilt Everyone of your videos, I have watched dozens, are both very useful and entertaining. The hooks one helped me because I also noticed an uptick in catch and keep vs losses after i switched to the lazer sharp needlepoint. I have thought for the last couple years I lost to many using the gami octopui hooks
@@TacomaSteelhead Totally agree..
That was super great info- Many Thanks Again.. I will be on water tomorrow early am putting it to use..
Great video, lol nice save
Great video! I really like how well you break things down in so much detail in all of your videos. Thanks!
Great video. I live in Oregon and would love to see you visit and video Odell, Crescent, and Green Peter reservoir for kokanee. (p.s. I'm taking lots of notes on all your videos).
If I was catching those monster kokanee I would of probly rolled right out of the boat from getting to pumped up.
Have you fished Rimrock lake for kokanee?
No I've heard they are really tiny.
Nice fish. Looks fun. Those are the monster kokes. I should make a drive out there some time. Great videos, keep it up.
Wow great save with that trophy Kokanee
Great video as always! How about doing one on the types of rod and reels you use and line. Advantages and style.
Great suggestion!
Fished Flaming Gorge from my kayak recently and was able to land four nice sized Kokanee. Thanks for the tips!
Flaming gorge is the best
Nice fish flop! Definitely done that a time or four..
Great video. Have to say that tip 2 and 3 seem to be the most common especially w/ boat anglers
What does your fly look like?!!
Love the video Me and my Uncle are going to be fishing for Kokanee this Spring
What is the best bait? I need some help, just retired and have a boat.
Corn
@@spiltmilt Thank you so just bait hook behind the flasher?
yup one kernel per hook
Just caught and cooked my first Kokanee! Much because of your videos! Thanks bro! So delicious!!
Awesome! Congratulations. They are sure tasty.
How to Catch Rainbows on that trophy lake? Lets say I was lucky enough to limit on kokes and want to target the Rainbows. Can you do a video on that lake for Rainbows? Or a link on a technique that should work there. Thanks, and you are a Trout Savant
Small Rapalas trolled at 2 to 2.5 mph is my go to for those big Roosie Bows.
@@spiltmilt Thanks. I'll give it a try.
Those hard strikes where you never see the fish and it bends your hook are so frustrating! I fish Merwin and I've had hits that took the rod tip straight down into the water in one shot and break off...I know there are tiger muskie in there but would be nice to know if those are just giant kokes. Before Mt. St. Helens blew they were much bigger on average.
I think we just saw mistake number six. Lol
Releasing fish after they are dead is not recommended!!!
Juke....Jive....and then you....Catch a whale??
Another great video! Love the content. Keep up the good work.
Cant wait for December, we shore fish near the dam, start with targeting kokanee, then switch to rainbow once we are limited on the kokes, not sure why more goes dont taget kokanee from shore.
Super helpful tips! Just stumbled upon your channel. I’m going fishing next weekend and will be using a dodger for the first time. I’m feeling confident after having watched a bunch of your videos 👍🏼
You gotta do a catch cook with those gigantor Kokanee soon. Great video as always. Loved the fish drop. Been there! Panic!!!
I have watched a number of your videos and held my breath watching you put Kokanee in the cooler! They are such slippery little buggers. Glad you were able to get that trophy back!
Not the first time I've done that! LOL. Luckily they generally float.
Just limited at Yale for the first time yesterday. Wwwoooooo!
On your port side, why don't you switch rod hands, hold the rod in your right hand and net with your left?! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I can hardly wait to catch Kokanee...
Not sure. I do what is comfortable.
Excellent information!
Curious, do you use smaller dodgers when near the surface, or just run the same ?
I’ve also noticed some dodgers don’t work at low speeds…a guy almost needs to mark them with a sharpie…I can’t remember all the tricks! 😅
Thanks for taking the time for making the videos, all while catching fish! 😁
I use big and small dodgers when fishing shallow
Great info. Thanks for the great videos.
So how do you find the thermocline? I’m sure it’s fish finder dependent. 🤷🏽♂️
The thermocline will show up on most modern fish finders as a thin line typically between 20-60' on Pacific Northwest Lakes. It's very easy to identify.
Great fish....Cheers Jeff
Nice save, BTW!!!!
Great video Tyler!
first, let's go!!!!!
Another idea instead of turning frequently to speed up or slow down the gear, I had a guy tell me to bump the speed of the boat up or down to get all the rods the right speed instead of just 1 or 2🤷🏽♂️
Yes that works too.
But obviously in a kayak you probably don’t want doubles😀
Nice 👍
Love your videos! I’m just starting out Kokanee fishing and I’ve learned a lot from you. What rods are you using? Did you get rid of the swate bluebacks?
I am using the Santiam Fishing Rods bit.ly/30xH6r5. I did get rid of the Bluebacks. They are a great rod for smaller Kokes but would be out-gunned by these fish. However, I decided to stop fishing Swate rods due to some of the policies of that company towards its employees.
Spilt Milt Productions Aweosme thanks for the reply! I picked an Okuma SST Kokanee rod and I will be headed out to Yale next weekend to give it a try!
Great video, really like all your content. What hooks you using? Do they change when you fish Chelan with smaller Kokanee or bigger up at Roosevelt?
Too funny. I just finished filming a video on Kokanee hooks. I use Gamakatsu split shot drop shot hooks size 4 for Chelan size 2 for Roosie but I also use other hooks on occasiona
I have mainly been fishing chelan this year and switched to Gamakatsu finesse wide gap size 2. I have had a much better land rate with these hooks. I had been using the octopus hooks. Excited to try the wide gap on sockeye!!
Where on earth are you fishing?? Those fish are massive compared to the ones I have available near me in Oregon.
Lake Roosevelt
Thanks for the info!
What vest are you wearing?
Old Town Lure Angler
What make/model of net are you using? I’m new to fishing and really appreciate your videos. Great stuff!
Great video! What pole holders do you use...love the elevated platform.
The RAM Rod HD www.rammount.com/part/RAP-433-421 with this extension arm www.rammount.com/part/RAP-114-APB2U. You can save 10% on the RAM website by using the code "THICKS20"
Spilt Milt Productions thanks a bunch!
What are you tossing the fish into?
This catch bag amzn.to/3HzEMWe
Landed our first EVER Kokanee today on Merwin. Thank you so much for all the videos!
Congrats 🥳
This might sound silly, but I’ve noticed in a lot of videos you seem to be circling the same area. Once you find the fish, do you just make multiple passes with different types of gear? And how many passes would you recommend before switching gear or moving on? Thank you!
At least two passes. I tend to change gear infrequently
@@spiltmilt Awesome. Thank you!
Just curious, what lake/reservoir is this?
How do you identify the thermocline on the fish finder
Where is this lake?
What is the distance between the dodger and hook set ups? Do you vary the distance depending on the time of year and temp of the water?
Thanks for the great videos!!!!
Typically 6-10" though sometimes longer. I seem to catch more fish at 6-8"
Have you found that the temp of the water? ( like 54 deg ) is a factor at all? Or is that temp just under the thermocline ?
Water temperature influences Kokanee in many ways. They prefer mid-50's so when those water temps are available near the surface they will feed there unless some alternate food source is available at depth (e.g. mysis shrimp). In water temps below 40 F they are more sluggish and I often do better trolling close to 1 mph. Once temps hit the mid 60's or higher the stress can actually kill them and I've had lakes in the Okanogan where I am fishing at 30' and if I pull a fish up above the thermocline they go into shock and die even if they don't make it to the net.
Nice save😄
I think another tip is to get a good hold on your fish you want to keep😂. “Good thing they float🤣”
You are not wrong. 😂
have you fished Lake Tahoe for Kokane?
No
What date was this filmed Tyler?
June 9
Love watching your videos, they are highly educational. I’ve been fishing for Kokanee for years but I find myself picking up something new with your videos. Keep up the great work. Tight lines.