Smoked salmon is one of my all time favorite foods. Before I had a smoker, grilled salmon used to be my favorite. I’m here to tell you that smoked salmon is as far ahead of grilled salmon, as grilled salmon is above baked salmon. It’s incredible. I catch a lot of salmon and I eat…
In 2025, my goal is to fish every body of water in the state of Utah that either has kokanee salmon, or has had them in the past. Kokanee salmon aren’t native to the state, and state officials have experimented with putting them in several locations. Scofield Reservoir is one of their failed experiments. Scofield…
This article should give you a complete guide to planer board fishing. From an introduction to beginners, how to rig a planer board, when you’d want to use one, to using planer boards for walleye, stripers, kokanee, and other salmon. You’ll be ready to reach out to the side with your trolling game and fish…
Pan fried kokanee salmon is quick, simple, and packed with flavor. People have been cooking their catch on the frying pan for hundreds of years. The fact that you probably know several people that don’t like fish mean that there are a lot of people that are doing it wrong. I run a kokanee salmon…
I’ve seen several guys do a tour of the kokanee lakes in Utah that are easily fished from a boat. This leaves out several of the lakes and reservoirs where kokanee can be targeted, but anglers have to do it from the shore, or from a kayak. In total there are 15 lakes that have…
Kokanee salmon are a type of cold-water fish found throughout the world and have been stocked in lakes and reservoirs around the United States.. These smaller salmon are sockeye salmon that traveled inland and through a series of events were landlocked in fresh water. These fish generally grow to be 1-4 lbs and are delicious….
A recipe for sweet kokanee candy bites, a great meal, snack, or appetizer. This recipe also works with most other salmon and trout. This recipe is perfect for small “scrap” pieces that come off of your fillet, collars, or you can always slice up a fillet. What is Kokanee Candy? Kokanee candy is a sweet…
Hoochie Lures for Kokanee Hoochies are a type of soft bait that is used for fishing. Most commonly they’re a hollow silicone squid type lure, but there are also silicone shrimp hoochies on the market as well. Trout, bass, and other fish all can respond well to the presentation, but kokanee salmon especially love hoochies….
This article looks at the best rods for targeting kokanee while fishing with a downrigger. There are a number of different variables to consider, such as if you’re fishing from a big boat or a kayak, length, durability, cost, and just downright effectiveness. This guide should help you determine what to look for, along with…
If you’re an angler looking for an exciting adventure this fall and winter, New Mexico has something special in store for you—kokanee snagging! This thrilling fishing season runs from October 1st to December 31st and offers the chance to catch kokanee salmon in some of the state’s most picturesque waters. In this blog post, we’ll…
