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 Fish for Osoyoos Sockeye
One of the finest freshwater Sockeye fisheries in British Columbia is not found only in the lower mainland, but in the Okanagan in Osoyoos Lake. Thanks to combined efforts by the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), Nation Leaders on both sides of the border and Department of Fisheries, Osoyoos Lake is now experiencing incredible sized Sockeye runs. How to Fish for Osoyoos Sockeye … [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...]
Fundamentals of Fishing with Plugs
When fishing bigger water bodies in British Columbia by far one of the most effective methods in hooking big fish is by trolling a plug. Plug fishing has been around for many years and is continuing to grow in popularity within the angling community. Most of the stories of big fish being caught in BC usually give credit to a secret plug and how that plug was presented! This … [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...]
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