Kokanee & Freshwater Sockeye Salmon fishing are quickly becoming one of the most popular sought out fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. Kokanee are second only to rainbow trout as the most popular game fish in British Columbia. Our fisheries continue to gain popularity for its abundant, trophy-sized Kokanee and fish in the 2 to 4 pound range are becoming more common. Now … [Read more...]
How to Tie a Double Snell Hook Kokanee Rig
One of the best ways to increase your hook up ratio when Kokanee fishing is to add double snelled hooks to your Kokanee rigs. More and more tackle companies are providing this option on their lures due to its effectiveness. The rig is essentially a double herring rig that has been used for years by Salmon anglers throughout the world. By adding the second hook to the lure, … [Read more...]
The Basics of Kokanee Dodgers
One of the best ways to improve your hook up success while Kokanee fishing is by using a dodger as the main attractant. Do lake trolls such as the Willow Leaf, Ford Fender and Gang Trolls work? Yes, but there is a time and place to use them, such as early spring when long lining on the surface while the Kokanee are in the upper water column. Once the water temperature starts to … [Read more...]
Techniques on How to Land More Kokanee
If you’ve ever gone Kokanee fishing you’ll know that these feisty fish can put up quite the aerobatic scrap for their size. They say if you land 1 Kokanee for every 3 fish you hook, then you are doing well. So what is it that causes so many of these fish to get away? Here are a few techniques on how to land more Kokanee. Setting the Hook: As many anglers know Kokanee have … [Read more...]
How to Ice Fish for Kokanee
One fish species that continues to grow in popularity to target during the hardwater fishing season in BC is Kokanee Salmon. Kokanee are schooling fish and when you locate the active school it can turn into a fast action fun filled day! Ice fishing for Kokanee is much different than fishing for trout. Rather than fishing in shallow water, you will typically be fishing over … [Read more...]
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