Tyler, I might not have mentioned this but I do have an old friend up in Winthrop, so I could end up there next fall. I'm really interested in kokanee fishing because it is very similar to Lake Superior coho fishing. If I get a chance I'll try to send you pics or videos of that. All I can say is the coho fishing around here is very much like the fishing in Riffe Lake and the fish themselves are delicious, unlike the chinook we have around here that are not very palitable in my opinion--Lake Michigan chinook are even worse!
Great Video! I have to be up at the north end of the lake for a couple days (work related) and was wondering if there is anything to fish for up there in last couple weeks of August ? I know you indicated the fish move south for the summer (i am planning to take my seadoo fish pro if there is :).
FYI Update on the Manson Bay Boat Launch. I just went there today for the first time with a trailered 12' Livingston and wasn't able to use that launch because the entrance is blocked by a locked metal post that makes it impossible to drive a vehicle down to the launch. Unless you have a key to the lock you're not going to be able to drive down to it, but rolling a kayak down on a kayak dolly past the locked post could be possible. (there was a Chelan County Sheriff's boat tied up to the launch dock, so maybe they're locking it for some reason?) Guess I'm going to have to launch at the Mill Bay public launch instead. Darn it.
You went to the launch directly across from the gas station which is a gated PUD launch site. the public one is just to right of that as you face the lake.
I will be there the second week of July, what area would you recommend in that time frame? Also, do you find when all those recreational boaters get out the bite drops off? Great video, thank you.
Another great video, thanks Tyler. May I ask who makes the rod holder extensions you are using on your kayak? I have the vertical extensions, but I've never seen the ones that "jog" the holder out wider? Thanks again for all you do!!
It's made by RAM Mounts. You'll have to use their rod holders. Here is the extension mount: www.rammount.com/part/RAP-114-APB2U If you use the discount code "THICKS20" you will get 10% off your order on their website.
Thanks for your great videos! I have learned much about kokanee from you. I'm planning a trip out to Chelan starting Friday April 9. Which trolling lane would you start with being early April?
So I'm going to be in Lake Chelan in July. I'll rent a ski boat for a day. Any chance of catching kokanee from a ski boat? I figure since I'm there, I gotta try. Any insight would be helpful.
I truly appreciate your videos, you've motivated me to start filming my trips on our West Side lakes. I hope to have my 1st production posted, in a week or so. You are now TOP on my featured channels. Thanks !! Keep 'em commin'.
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"
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"
Hi, How is your fishing rig setup for trolling?Also is it safe to fish on a pontoon boat at this lake? I just got a Colorado XT pontoon boat. I got a condo at Wapato Point and can access the lake there..
You could safely fish around Wapato Point or in Manson bay in your inflatable. I know many anglers who successfully target Kokanee from inflatable pontoons. You'll need a set of rod holders. Here is how I setup my kayak: ua-cam.com/video/8Xrq3n-VllY/v-deo.html This video covers basic Kokanee fishing. ua-cam.com/video/yuWFk61S568/v-deo.html
@@spiltmilt How is fishing around Wapato Point/Manson during the winter time? I will be there at the end of January. I never trolled for fish before, so this will be my first time trying it. I got a fish finder on the pontoon boat with a DIY downrigger setup. I will be using your fishing rig setup from the second video you reference.
The yellow one is an older glass rod I found at a garage sale. The other is from Paulina Peak Tackle but they currently do not have any available for sale.
Gear track based rod holder from RAM Mounts. The rod holder is a 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". I use this for trolling for everything from King Salmon to Kokanee
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Glad to have your videos not to many fishing videos here in Washington
Dude, great video and breakdown. Too bad I'm on the other side of the country.
Great video, I may try this lake in June. Really helpful info. Thank you
Thanks for this video.
I really appreciate your videos, thanks. We enjoy and learn watching you fish.
Thank you awesome video it really helps with social distancing crap that's going on...🇨🇦
Tyler, I might not have mentioned this but I do have an old friend up in Winthrop, so I could end up there next fall. I'm really interested in kokanee fishing because it is very similar to Lake Superior coho fishing. If I get a chance I'll try to send you pics or videos of that. All I can say is the coho fishing around here is very much like the fishing in Riffe Lake and the fish themselves are delicious, unlike the chinook we have around here that are not very palitable in my opinion--Lake Michigan chinook are even worse!
Incredible info. Heading to Chelan next week and hoping to find some koks. This is my first trip! Thanks for putting this out!
Incredible video.
You are the man great information. Always love your videos.
Damn, beautiful scenery.
Great Video! I have to be up at the north end of the lake for a couple days (work related) and was wondering if there is anything to fish for up there in last couple weeks of August ? I know you indicated the fish move south for the summer (i am planning to take my seadoo fish pro if there is :).
love your vids buddy. keep it up
FYI Update on the Manson Bay Boat Launch. I just went there today for the first time with a trailered 12' Livingston and wasn't able to use that launch because the entrance is blocked by a locked metal post that makes it impossible to drive a vehicle down to the launch. Unless you have a key to the lock you're not going to be able to drive down to it, but rolling a kayak down on a kayak dolly past the locked post could be possible. (there was a Chelan County Sheriff's boat tied up to the launch dock, so maybe they're locking it for some reason?) Guess I'm going to have to launch at the Mill Bay public launch instead. Darn it.
That's a bummer that was one of my favorite launches
You went to the launch directly across from the gas station which is a gated PUD launch site. the public one is just to right of that as you face the lake.
I will be there the second week of July, what area would you recommend in that time frame? Also, do you find when all those recreational boaters get out the bite drops off? Great video, thank you.
Either the red-blue roof line or Wapato point should be holding fish that time of year. Boat traffic most definitely affects the bite.
have you used those 3d printed lures on lake chelan? great videos.
Yes I have they work there too
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Another great video, thanks Tyler. May I ask who makes the rod holder extensions you are using on your kayak? I have the vertical extensions, but I've never seen the ones that "jog" the holder out wider? Thanks again for all you do!!
It's made by RAM Mounts. You'll have to use their rod holders. Here is the extension mount: www.rammount.com/part/RAP-114-APB2U
If you use the discount code "THICKS20" you will get 10% off your order on their website.
@@spiltmilt Thank you for the link and discount code. I just placed an order for 2 holders and corresponding mounts!
Excellent video boss, much obliged for the info. Ever catch the stocked cutthroat in the summer near 25-Mile Creek?
Those rod holder arms look beefy! Who makes those?
RAM Mounts and they are sweet! ua-cam.com/video/1Jihrx7XAZY/v-deo.html
Thanks for your great videos! I have learned much about kokanee from you. I'm planning a trip out to Chelan starting Friday April 9. Which trolling lane would you start with being early April?
The fish are still uplake. Start out in front of the Yacht Club up to 25 Mile creek.
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Excellent info vid! Thanks for sharing. May I ask what happened to big ears?
He still lives in western Washington and I moved east. Still see him now and again and he has a baby Big Ears on the way.
Spilt Milt Productions really enjoyed his videos, seems like the real deal, funny, no BS. Thanks for replying
Where you using corn? Also what’s the daily bag limit for Kokanee.
Corn and Berkley Gulp Maggots. Bag limit is 10
Aside from Merwin, can you recommend some good west side kokanee lakes?
American puts out some nice sized fish. Yale has an abundance of fish as does Cushman and doesn't get that much pressure.
What's the length of that old town? Looking to purchase my first pedal drive..
Mine is 12'. They make a Topwater in 10'6" too.
So I'm going to be in Lake Chelan in July. I'll rent a ski boat for a day. Any chance of catching kokanee from a ski boat? I figure since I'm there, I gotta try. Any insight would be helpful.
Hardest part is getting your speed slow enough. You can use drift anchors or buckets to slow yourself down
@@spiltmilt would it make sense to cast from a stationary boat and slowly real in?
The affiliate link for the kayak doesn’t work anymore.
Gary Chiang it’s an old town top water 120 pdl
Another great video. Have learned a lot from watching your channel!
Do you ever catch cutthroat trolling in those areas?
Yes all u have to do is bring your gear up shallow and troll closer to shore
I truly appreciate your videos, you've motivated me to start filming my trips on our West Side lakes. I hope to have my 1st production posted, in a week or so. You are now TOP on my featured channels. Thanks !! Keep 'em commin'.
That's awesome thanks
Awesome video 🤘🏼 what rod holders you running
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 thank you.
Awesome content. What do you get your chinook on, same Kokanee rigs?
I've caught several lake chelan Kings on Kokanee gear but cutplug herring works a lot better.
what rod holder set up do you have? can you attach a link?
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"
Where is the best place to try for Kokanee in late summer if I’m starting in Manson and have a range of 20 miles.
Off of Wapato Point and the Manson Bay shelf is consistent as well.
How deep?
Hi, How is your fishing rig setup for trolling?Also is it safe to fish on a pontoon boat at this lake? I just got a Colorado XT pontoon boat. I got a condo at Wapato Point and can access the lake there..
You could safely fish around Wapato Point or in Manson bay in your inflatable. I know many anglers who successfully target Kokanee from inflatable pontoons. You'll need a set of rod holders.
Here is how I setup my kayak: ua-cam.com/video/8Xrq3n-VllY/v-deo.html
This video covers basic Kokanee fishing. ua-cam.com/video/yuWFk61S568/v-deo.html
@@spiltmilt How is fishing around Wapato Point/Manson during the winter time? I will be there at the end of January. I never trolled for fish before, so this will be my first time trying it. I got a fish finder on the pontoon boat with a DIY downrigger setup. I will be using your fishing rig setup from the second video you reference.
where do you recommend trolling in chelan in mid August?
State park to 25 Mile.
thanks! new to kokanee fishing and fan of your content, keep it coming!
I’ll be up in chelan all weekend! You think they‘ll still be fished this way?
Oh yes fishing should be great. I've heard that lower basin is starting to slow but tons of fish around Wapato Pt and the State Park
Have you ever fished there for bass in the summer any pointers ?
Yes. I've done well around Wapato Pt and along the highway boulders just up lake from Sunnybank
What day were you here?
May 18
What rods are you using in this video?
The yellow one is an older glass rod I found at a garage sale. The other is from Paulina Peak Tackle but they currently do not have any available for sale.
Ever fish w gods tooth?
Yes. Not my favorite lure though.
Mid March where would you fish this lake?
Chelan State Park
@@spiltmilt thank you very much! Going to fish that a couple days then give Roosevelt. Thanks again
Like the man said get out early before the jet skiers and power boaters. No beaches so the chop is horrible.
Could you describe your rod holder set up? I have a problem supporting the weight of my tackle system.
Gear track based rod holder from RAM Mounts. The rod holder is a 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". I use this for trolling for everything from King Salmon to Kokanee
Spilt Milt Productions thanks so much for your response. I’ll check it out.