2018 Anderson Ranch Reservior Kokanee Fishing Report

[Spit the Hook]

Just my opinion but I'm not a fan of the Kokabow dodgers. They pull much harder for me than regular slingblades and I haven't caught more fish using them over the easier pulling blades.

 

[Chasing tail]

Just my opinion but I'm not a fan of the Kokabow dodgers. They pull much harder for me than regular slingblades and I haven't caught more fish using them over the easier pulling blades.

I agree that they do pull hard but they have good action. I personally don’t use them either but I can’t deny they catch a lot of fish. I own a handful of them. A lot of people use them. I prefer the sling blades as well since they are more stream lined but by bending them I can get the same action. I also like the extra flash of holographic tape that Kokabow doesn’t use.

 

[KokaneeJoe]

Just my opinion but I'm not a fan of the Kokabow dodgers. They pull much harder for me than regular slingblades and I haven't caught more fish using them over the easier pulling blades.

I sometimes use them because they do catch fish though and they are not the only dodgers that have a lot of resistance. There are several brands that have this problem. It kind of defeats the purpose of using a dodger over pop-gear. Funny thing is Kokabow in flight trolls have very light resistance and they also catch a lot of fish.

 

[Chasing tail]

I sometimes use them because they do catch fish though and they are not the only dodgers that have a lot of resistance. There are several brands that have this problem. It kind of defeats the purpose of using a dodger over pop-gear. Funny thing is Kokabow in flight trolls have very light resistance and they also catch a lot of fish.

Gulls make the same dodgers as kokabow but they have the flash tape and come in all different colors but I haven’t bought any just for the same reason, because they feel like you already have a fish on

 

[dustyjohns]

I only started using them last year. I still have and use the Flash-lites too. I agree that the Kokabow do have that extra drag to them. But they are catching fish. I will be trying one of the in flight trolls soon.

 

[G3 longliner]

I only started using them last year. I still have and use the Flash-lites too. I agree that the Kokabow do have that extra drag to them. But they are catching fish. I will be trying one of the in flight trolls soon.

Yes Dusty it was windy - had to stay on the wheel all day and let GEO catch most the fish - was fun tho- did get 23 - ford fenders, 2 oz weight, hootchies didnt catch, switched to wedding rings - we counted missed fish and had close to 30 - nothing over 16" - released about 5 small ones - no wind and we would have had more im sure

 

[idahored]

Is it possible to catch the Kokanee without a DR ?

New to forum. I live in Mtn Home, and mainly fish CJ. 4 years ago, I had a boat with a downrigger and fished Anderson one time and did well. Sold that boat and now have another and wonder if a person has any luck top lining using a mooching sinker to get down a ways and do any good ? If not, I'll spend some beer $$ and go the downrigger route.
Idahored

 

[Physion]

downrigger?

Up until the last two years I fished exclusively with a long line, weights, a gang troll, and a spinner or other lure. I brought home lots of kokanee. Anderson Ranch has usually been good to me until some time in July. I fish mostly in the upper part near Curlew and Lime Creek. When the fish go deep, and they do, a downrigger would be helpful. Landing a fish on just a dodger is more fun than on a gang troll with weights. Anderson has been yielding good fish this year. Try a long line first and then consider a downrigger. Good luck. If you want more discussion, this should probably be moved to the general fishing thread.

Physion

 

[idahored]

Up until the last two years I fished exclusively with a long line, weights, a gang troll, and a spinner or other lure. I brought home lots of kokanee. Anderson Ranch has usually been good to me until some time in July. I fish mostly in the upper part near Curlew and Lime Creek. When the fish go deep, and they do, a downrigger would be helpful. Landing a fish on just a dodger is more fun than on a gang troll with weights. Anderson has been yielding good fish this year. Try a long line first and then consider a downrigger. Good luck. If you want more discussion, this should probably be moved to the general fishing thread.

Physion

Thanks for the reply, and insight.
Idahored
Mtn Home

 

[dwood]

Anderson yesterday

Spent the day at Anderson Ranch yesterday. Only landed two, but good size. several to the boat that we just could not get netted. Had some issues with some cheap clips and let several tackle setups. Great day on the lake though, first time with two people on my little pontoon setup and it worked great.

 

[Bassmeet]

Father’s Day Weekend

Fished Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Boated 15 fish Saturday 8am-noon 30ft 1.6 mph silver dodger, red w/r all at curlew.

Went out for 2 hours this morning 8am-10am, and picked up another 7. Using the same set up but at 20-25 ft. Everything that we kept were all over 14 inches, Anderson is producing some really nice fish. 75% of the fish were on the DR’s.

Good luck and Happy Father’s Day.

 

[hooknhunter]

New to forum. I live in Mtn Home, and mainly fish CJ. 4 years ago, I had a boat with a downrigger and fished Anderson one time and did well. Sold that boat and now have another and wonder if a person has any luck top lining using a mooching sinker to get down a ways and do any good ? If not, I'll spend some beer $$ and go the downrigger route.
Idahored

I use that method all the time. Usually (but not always) do pretty well.

 

[John123987]

Fished from 10-4 netted 20 fish nothin under 14 inches released anything smaller and biggest was 17.5”. Orange dodgers worked best early day and then green worked best durintg afternoon. Fishing 27 feet down all day with pink and orange hoochies tipped with firecorn. Half of the fish came from downriggers half from rods longlining. Almost all the bigger fish came from the long liners which is interesting. Completely shredded one of the tires on our trailer or else we would have been out earlier.

 

[dustyjohns]

June 20th

Fished Lime Crk area from 7 to 6 and put 16 fish in the cooler including a 20” rainbow. I tried at least a dozen different setups with a silver flash-lite, Black hoochie, 1.5 oz, and 69 feet back being the winner.

 

[MackayGuy]

Nice rod! Hope it’s your daughter’s.

 

[dustyjohns]

Nice rod! Hope it’s your daughter’s.

Pretty sure it’s your mom’s rod....

 

[MackayGuy]

Pretty sure it’s your mom’s rod....

If it is she won’t miss it....she’s dead. But good comeback.

 

[Oldfishnfart]

If it is she won’t miss it....she’s dead. But good comeback.

What is this ! 6th grade?

 

[dustyjohns]

I wanted a rod that was bright. I don’t have the best setup boat wise and from where I have to sit, the light red color catches my eye easier when it starts bouncing. You’re not the only one that’s given me grief for it. The guy at Howard’s didn’t want to sell it to me

 

[MackayGuy]

I wanted a rod that was bright. I don’t have the best setup boat wise and from where I have to sit, the light red color catches my eye easier when it starts bouncing. You’re not the only one that’s given me grief for it. The guy at Howard’s didn’t want to sell it to me

I was just kidding with you....and you took it well. And...most importantly you caught fish with it. Fisherman always jab their fellow fisherman.