Kokanee salmon – the landlocked cousins of sockeye salmon – are a favorite target for many freshwater anglers in the US and Canada. They’re tasty, they’re a fun fight on the hook, and there’s just something magical about them. These fish often school in deep lakes, making a quality fish finder almost a necessity if…
Kokanee salmon are a challenging fish to target, but they’re tons of fun, and trolling is one of the most effective ways to target them. Whether you’re new to kokanee fishing or just refining your setup, having the right gear and rigging technique can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll walk through the…
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…
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…
People have asked me about downrigger release clips for their kokanee fishing usually after having a day or a week of dragging kokanee around a lake without having any fish pull the line out of the clip. Kokanee are a different beast. This article looks at why people have these challenges, and the best clips…
One of the most popular products from Rocky Mountain Tackle Company is their Signature Squid. These lures are designed to imitate the appearance and movement of real squid, With a reputation for producing effective and reliable fishing tackle, it’s no wonder why Rocky Mountain Tackle Company has become a favorite among anglers. Rocky Mountain Tackle…
Are you looking for a way to increase your chances of catching walleye? One effective method is using planer boards. Planer boards are fishing accessories that are used to spread out the lines of a fishing boat. By fanning out the lines, it makes it easier to target multiple areas of the water at once….
The Garmin Striker 4 Ice Fishing kit is a fantastic ice fishing rig, and I’ve run it with my primary ice fishing rig for a few seasons now, but I was wondering how it would work as a trolling fish finder. Now, before I go too much further, I am fully aware that they make…
Kokanee snagging is a fun and fast method of fishing where you can bring in a lot of fish in a short amount of time. It’s not allowed everywhere, but if you live somewhere with a kokanee snagging season, you’re in luck. Having the right gear is vital though. It’s nothing like fishing for kokanee…
