Hell Hole Kokanee

Any chance someone could write up a how-to kayak fish for Kokanee?

Method, equipment needed, other, etc.?


Thanks much!

I am by no means qualified to do such a write up, but I can tell you how I fish for kokanee. 

Equipment:
-A kayak 
-A big net with a long handle that is easy to access (the most important thing)
-Lead core line setup or down rigger setup.
-dodgers (lower drag than other trolling rigs)
-kokanee lures/bugs
-cured corn (check restrictions)

Method:
My method is a result of trial and error.  Until I joined NCKA I was a solo fisherman who kinda discovered things on my own.

I slow troll lead core at the depth that I am marking kokanee (usually between 10 and 40 ft).  If I catch rainbows, I drop another 10ft.  I vary my tackle, but it usually looks something like this: dodger, a few feet of light line, kokanee lure with corn.

I have never had much trouble getting kokanee to bite.  My problem has always been getting them in the boat, partially due to their soft mouths.  Since switching to the lightest equipment possible for a lead core setup and keeping my net as accessible as possible, I have landed many more fish.  I also set my drag really light and play with them a bit more before taking the net out.  You can use lighter equipment if you use a downrigger, but I don't like messing with all that stuff from a kayak.


I hope this helps.

Jason,

If you want some company at Hell Hole send me a PM or post a hookup.  I try to get up there as frequently as possible.

My problem has always been getting them in the boat, partially due to their soft mouths. 

If you use a nice slow action rod it will help keep those fish on the line. The Lamiglas Kokanee Classic Glass trolling rod is awesome and really fun for most kinds of trout. And well priced at $59 too.
 
Z

Thanks for the advice Z.  I use a rod similar to the Lamiglas kok classic, which drastically improved my hooked/catch ratio.