Good eye. You can see the kokes in a virtual sense as you watch the bite of a school move around the lake. If the fish tend to move counter clockwise you would want to troll clockwise. An explanation for that is most kokes like to head into the current so they can filter feed on plankton. A bet might be that the current is going the opposite way you see the bite heading.
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Good eye. You can see the kokes in a virtual sense as you watch the bite of a school move around the lake. If the fish tend to move counter clockwise you would want to troll clockwise. An explanation for that is most kokes like to head into the current so they can filter feed on plankton. A bet might be that the current is going the opposite way you see the bite heading.
Slow but interesting day
Launched before the sun came up. No action till 10:30 then sporadic action. Ran two stacked downriggers and most hit the upper line 15-20’. All colors seemed to work. Used scent and hot corn. LOST TWO BIG FISH. I think they we Chinook feeding on the Kokes. We could see them on the Garmin and they were down to 100’ below where we located Kokes. Last fish caught when getting ready to quit about 1:30. 3 15” footballs, a small one, and a 13” rainbow. We were fishing for some company that wanted fresh fish for dinner. Success. I really wish we had landed the two nice lost fish. Who doesn’t.
Launched before the sun came up. No action till 10:30 then sporadic action. Ran two stacked downriggers and most hit the upper line 15-20’. All colors seemed to work. Used scent and hot corn. LOST TWO BIG FISH. I think they we Chinook feeding on the Kokes. We could see them on the Garmin and they were down to 100’ below where we located Kokes. Last fish caught when getting ready to quit about 1:30. 3 15” footballs, a small one, and a 13” rainbow. We were fishing for some company that wanted fresh fish for dinner. Success. I really wish we had landed the two nice lost fish. Who doesn’t.
Thanks for the post. I'm going to give it a shot. But the thing is, my boat doesn't have long range, no downrigger and no fish finder. Just an electric trolling motor. I'll try different depths a little off shore and see if I can get lucky. Would you say Turner or Spring Shores area is better for kokes? Or does it not matter?
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When I was trolling last week, every pass didn't matter whether I was going west or east (with current or against), I caught fish. Almost exactly same amount each way...
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Another year
Yesterday was my 5th trip of the year and only the 2nd time I landed fish. Thursday, I landed two 13-14” and was discouraged when a fish hawk dove, thrashed around for some time and eventually flew off with a 19+” Koke that was such a football the bird could hardly fly. Yesterday I got my revenge, released one about 10” and kept a 16” and 19 1/2” fish. Gooseneck had at least a dozen boats, but I only seen two fish landed.
I have not fished LP for 3 years because of the reportedly poor fishing conditions. The large fish yesterday was taken at 25’ with a double dodger setup and I have thrown everything at them this year and nothing is consistent.
Really discouraging…………..
Yesterday was my 5th trip of the year and only the 2nd time I landed fish. Thursday, I landed two 13-14” and was discouraged when a fish hawk dove, thrashed around for some time and eventually flew off with a 19+” Koke that was such a football the bird could hardly fly. Yesterday I got my revenge, released one about 10” and kept a 16” and 19 1/2” fish. Gooseneck had at least a dozen boats, but I only seen two fish landed.
I have not fished LP for 3 years because of the reportedly poor fishing conditions. The large fish yesterday was taken at 25’ with a double dodger setup and I have thrown everything at them this year and nothing is consistent.
Really discouraging…………..
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Spring Shores?
I took your advice with me, but it seemed all the boats and people I talked to go south. Running on battery, I don't have huge range so I had to pick a direction. I followed everyone else, had one koke on (lost it) using a 3 oz weight, probably 25 ft down or so, on green dodger and squid. I'll try the north side next time because quite frankly, there were a few too many boats on the south side's hot spot, even on Tuesday at sunrise.
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I agree. Most of the time we work the south side however the last time out, the fish had moved north. Probably had to do with their food supply. When boats catch fish, the others seem to herd up. The last time, all the fish we caught were on the north end of the shore. Fish move, probably due to the location of their food. Another note: the Chinook were really feeding on the Kokes. We saw many big fish down 80-100’. Hooked two big ones that threw the hook at the boat.
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Thanks, just making sure I'm not ignorant of local landmarks. I still wish to find a detailed map with names of all the gulches, and also those that are nicknames such as pipeline, etc.
Went out again today. This time less boats and the boats were spread out not herding in one spot. Caught my first koke ever right around 7am. A nice 18 incher. Not north or south, kind of right across from the boat launch. Feels good because I've tried many times, no fish finder, no downrigger. inflatable boat. Ha ha, makes it a little sweeter with that setup because you have very low expectations. Thanks to all who contribute on this forum.
We were out as well. I have the 19’ boat with the hard top cab. We’re you in the raft with the electric outboard? We were fishing for the big Chinooks today. Not a bite. Switched to Kokes later. One nice fish on and lost. Boy the water was really churned up from the power boaters. Probably my last trip till fall. SLOW and busy after 11:00. Still a beautiful day but getting crowded. I can’t imagine what weekends are like.
Yeah, was out there from about 6:30 to 9:30. We are the only ones ever out there in an inflatable, so that was me. Can't say I remember your boat in particular. Next time I see a 19' with a hard top I'll say hi. It was slow after 1st koke. It fought hard and hook was actually barely on from under its gill, not even in mouth, maybe the other hook popped out of mouth. Pretty lucky catch. We were thrilled to get that one so we made a big loop and ended early without another bite. I guess we missed the rush of speedsters that eventually came. Next year I'll be buying a truck and real boat. But couldn't wait to try koke fishing before that. Too bad it's so busy there but hey, Boise is a pretty big growing metro area.
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Danny your screwed First KOK 18 in. It is now in your blood You will be shopping for a boat - welcome to the the society of KOK heads You are right about the speedsters ( we call googins ) just dont carry a gun you might be tempted to use it I have been doing a lot of yelling and finger waving latlely Its going to get worse But there are a few fisherman just as bad Namely the guy in the hugh red jet boat Hey just plan on being off by 11 Good luck kid
I too happen to use an inflatable this year for Kokanee, 13ft blue tributary raft. Been able to rig it up pretty well for Kokanee as long as they are within a couple miles of the boat ramp haha. If you need ideas on rod holder set ups, fish finder set ups etc let me know I can show you what I came up with. Boated a decent number of fish this year with it, the ones at lucky peak are tanks this year pretty amazing. Good work, keep at them however you have to.
NIce raft! I'm using a Sea Eagle STS10. I like that yours doesn't seem to need floor boards, which is the hardest part setting mine up in the morning. I've seen something about fish finders that stick on to the raft. I'm curious about info you have on getting a fish finder on an inflatable. Thanks.
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prob us at charcoal creek- caught a small rainbow then a 10 in kok that was it going tomorow for prob last time think they in spawn mode
prob us at charcoal creek- caught a small rainbow then a 10 in kok that was it going tomorow for prob last time think they in spawn mode
