KokeRook
Well-known member
Maybe it comes from my background in Salmon and Steelhead river fishing. One of my favorite ways to chase them is Casting METAL!
Like many here, I prefer to create my own lures, Especially Spinners.
As you guys know, Genuine Silver and Gold reflect 90% of the ambient light, while Nickel gives off MUCH less.
I have been on the search for a good source of small Silver and Gold plated blades. I found it, and they are in route as I type this.
I first checked all the sponsors of this site and other kokanee tackle suppliers with no luck. I even checked many of the lure part houses, but did not find what I wanted.
I will not post the name of the company were I found them, as I seem to recall seeing something about a KFF policy against posting links or companies not associated with the forum. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
If you want to know the company where I found them, shoot me a private message and I will let you know that way (If that is ok with KFF?) . Many may already know the manufacturer.
Below is a picture of the blades I am speaking of. The photo gives great perspective of size and a pretty good look at the finish.
Just wanted to pass along another source to find some of the "tackle crafting" products you want.
You can also see a photo of how these look rigged, on page 56 of the new (April) edition of Salmon Trout Steelheader magazine. Bill Herzog wrote a very good article on how he fishes Lake Chelan in WA....(This lake is already putting out some 20"+ Kokes)
Like many here, I prefer to create my own lures, Especially Spinners.
As you guys know, Genuine Silver and Gold reflect 90% of the ambient light, while Nickel gives off MUCH less.
I have been on the search for a good source of small Silver and Gold plated blades. I found it, and they are in route as I type this.
I first checked all the sponsors of this site and other kokanee tackle suppliers with no luck. I even checked many of the lure part houses, but did not find what I wanted.
I will not post the name of the company were I found them, as I seem to recall seeing something about a KFF policy against posting links or companies not associated with the forum. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
If you want to know the company where I found them, shoot me a private message and I will let you know that way (If that is ok with KFF?) . Many may already know the manufacturer.
Below is a picture of the blades I am speaking of. The photo gives great perspective of size and a pretty good look at the finish.
Just wanted to pass along another source to find some of the "tackle crafting" products you want.
You can also see a photo of how these look rigged, on page 56 of the new (April) edition of Salmon Trout Steelheader magazine. Bill Herzog wrote a very good article on how he fishes Lake Chelan in WA....(This lake is already putting out some 20"+ Kokes)
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