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American 4-17-11

I had to work today so I asked Kokanee_Slayer if I could get a seat from him on his boat 'cause he is a break of day guy! He picked me up from the North Park at 7 and I had my first bite within 5 minutes of getting in the water but it didn't stick. The Slayer that he is already had 4. Then we had to wait to either find them or for the bite to start again. Boats were all spread out so they may have had to do that to. We were done with our limits by about 9:15am. I caught a 14 inch trout to bring home. Thanks Koakanee_slayer! signfishin
 

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I launched at Russell Landing at 6:15 A/M and was to pickup Kokanee-Toni at the North Boat Launch at 7:00. So I figured what the heck I've got about 45 minutes or so to kill; might as well see if the fish are awake. Set up both rods on the riggers and was fishing by 6:30. Within 5 minutes had a double hook-up and 2 in the boat. I reset, dropped both riggers again and landed another 2 in short order. When Kokanee-Toni called from the boat launch at aprox 6:55, I had 4 Koks in the boat. We both caught our limit and were off the lake by 9:15.
I was using my normal set-ups but Kokanee-Toni's hand made lures were knocking them dead. Toni, your Smoked Kokanee was delicious.thumbsup

Great Morning on the Lake!!!
 

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kokanee_slayer said:
I launched at Russell Landing at 6:15 A/M and was to pickup Kokanee-Toni at the North Boat Launch at 7:00. So I figured what the heck I've got about 45 minutes or so to kill; might as well see if the fish are awake. Set up both rods on the riggers and was fishing by 6:30. Within 5 minutes had a double hook-up and 2 in the boat. I reset, dropped both riggers again and landed another 2 in short order. When Kokanee-Toni called from the boat launch at aprox 6:55, I had 4 Koks in the boat. We both caught our limit and were off the lake by 9:15.
I was using my normal set-ups but Kokanee-Toni's hand made lures were knocking them dead. Toni, your Smoked Kokanee was delicious.thumbsup

Great Morning on the Lake!!!
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Man talk about tearing them up, I'm looking forward to this weekend alreay.
 
Thanks and Good Luck TrollNFisher!!! If I make it out this weekend, it will probably be Sunday. I've got some major yard projects to do Saturday - Got to keep the wifey happy. LOL
 
American Lake 4/21

My wife said she wanted to serve kokanee for Easter dinner, and that is all it took to get me out on the water! I fished Tuesday and today, limiting both days. Tuesday I started about 10:00AM, fishing all over the lake at different depths and various colors trying to find some fish that would bite. Finally found the right combination and location; pink wedding ring behind a small 50/50 dodger just below the surface in front of the VA. I picked up my last fish at 4:00PM. Today I started at 10:30 AM and tried the same location and gear. Pink worked for a couple of fish, and then I switched over to a red/orange combination for the last few. I finished with 4 kokanee and a nice rainbow around 2:00 PM. Two good days on the water, and I can’t wait for Easter!!
 

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Elrika said:
My wife said she wanted to serve kokanee for Easter dinner, and that is all it took to get me out on the water! I fished Tuesday and today, limiting both days. Tuesday I started about 10:00AM, fishing all over the lake at different depths and various colors trying to find some fish that would bite. Finally found the right combination and location; pink wedding ring behind a small 50/50 dodger just below the surface in front of the VA. I picked up my last fish at 4:00PM. Today I started at 10:30 AM and tried the same location and gear. Pink worked for a couple of fish, and then I switched over to a red/orange combination for the last few. I finished with 4 kokanee and a nice rainbow around 2:00 PM. Two good days on the water, and I can’t wait for Easter!!
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Welcome to the site! You found a great place to find information. Thanks for your report, I wil lbe out there on Saturday to see if we can get a few. Look forward to your future posts and pictures.
 
i guess the word must be out about American lake, i was the 3rd boat at the State launch at 6am, by the time i left there were 30 rigs there. i miss the good old days before the internet, now everyone knows when the fish are biting. Jim
 
Beautiful day on American

Got out on the water around 6 this morning only a few rigs at the launch. Fish were hot and heavy on top trolling a green hoochie w/spinner blade on top and chrome green flasher on all rigs. Hit 2 doubles right off was only able to keep one on each time while trolling the surface about 80 ft back behind the boat. Got to love that 2 rod endorsement!!!!

Landed two Trout one was around 18 inches yet wanted koks so they both got released, and as the sun came up I dropped the rods on downriggers to around 10 feet and bam bam two more koks for the limit and was done by 7:30.

Noticing the females after cleaning them are starting to also get some darker red meat. Looks like they are hitting the plankton bloom hard!!!!! Biggest today was around 15 1/2 inches. 101chromefish101
 
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American 4-23-11

Got up at 5am but through multiple things happening didn't get on the water to 8am. Off water before 10am. LIMIT with Wannafish A Lures and Dee Diamond flasher or Bahama Mamma dodger.
Rainbow 14 inches Kokanee's 12-13 inches.

I think I got all at about 26 feet.
 

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So here is my first report. Got to the launch about 7:30, got boat in the water, while warming the motor I noticed that it looked like the strern looked to be sitting a little low in the water. I was sure that the plug was in. Got worried I had done something really dumb like stuffing it in the drain for the live bait well. So out of the water it came. Plug was fine, but when pulled there was a lot of water in the bilge. I did have the boat in the shop last week, maybe they let it get full of rain water:eek:. So back in the water and time to go fishing.

This was our first time fishing a new boat and first time fishing for kokes. Got the first one by the VA hospital. What a blast. We then started catching trout, fun but not what we were looking for. Wife got a koke later in the morning. We had 8 in the boat when we had to leave for the day.

After the last report, wife says we will be getting up earlier to hit the lake in the morning. If you see a silver 16 foot Alumacraft tiller stearing come on over and say hi.
 
Duroboat Rider said:
Got out on the water around 6 this morning only a few rigs at the launch. Fish were hot and heavy on top trolling a green hoochie w/spinner blade on top and chrome green flasher on all rigs. Hit 2 doubles right off was only able to keep one on each time while trolling the surface about 80 ft back behind the boat. Got to love that 2 rod endorsement!!!!

Landed two Trout one was around 18 inches yet wanted koks so they both got released, and as the sun came up I dropped the rods on downriggers to around 10 feet and bam bam two more koks for the limit and was done by 7:30.

Noticing the females after cleaning them are starting to also get some darker red meat. Looks like they are hitting the plankton bloom hard!!!!! Biggest today was around 15 1/2 inches. 101chromefish101
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Right on I'm there monday
 
Kokanee-Toni said:
Got up at 5am but through multiple things happening didn't get on the water to 8am. Off water before 10am. LIMIT with Wannafish A Lures and Dee Diamond flasher or Bahama Mamma dodger.
Rainbow 14 inches Kokanee's 12-13 inches.

I think I got all at about 26 feet.
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nice fish and good report, I'm there on monday for sure
 
AMERICAN LAKE UPDATE 25 Apr 2011

25 Apr 2011 started 0600-0640, as I left Russell landing and turn the corner and headed to the island I put the first rod out on the rigger 5 ft down to start until I had a second to check the electronics. On this rod a chartreuse squid hoochie with a 6 inch dodger tipped with pink Berkley’s maggot and DNA kokanee gel. Before I could get the other rod out BAM fish on, I got that one in and immediately put the other rod out free lined out the back; I picked up the fish to chuck in the cooler and BAM fish on a dodger with a pink hoochie squid with a spoon tipped with the same stuff. Decided no need for the riggers today, put the other rod out again BAM another koke. Well I decided enough is enough between driving the boat and running two rods was too much. I put just one pole out and caught the other two almost back to back. I didn’t even hit the island yet I had only gone about 500 yards from Russell landing. Fish were caught at a trolling speed of 1.2-1.4 today. There was myself and one other boat out today. I tried to phone a friend to see if anyone wanted to go fishing but everyone was at work. I caught three on chartreuse and two on the pink all on top. I had the boat back on the trailer by 0650 and back at the house by 0730. I pulled back up and my son hadn’t even gone to school yet he said dad you home already, I said yes Sir I caught five.
 

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Hope they biting that good tomorrow, taking the neighber and would like to see him catch some fish. Great report......
 
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25 Apr 2011 started 0600-0640, as I left Russell landing and turn the corner and headed to the island I put the first rod out on the rigger 5 ft down to start until I had a second to check the electronics. On this rod a chartreuse squid hoochie with a 6 inch dodger tipped with pink Berkley’s maggot and DNA kokanee gel. Before I could get the other rod out BAM fish on, I got that one in and immediately put the other rod out free lined out the back; I picked up the fish to chuck in the cooler and BAM fish on a dodger with a pink hoochie squid with a spoon tipped with the same stuff. Decided no need for the riggers today, put the other rod out again BAM another koke. Well I decided enough is enough between driving the boat and running two rods was too much. I put just one pole out and caught the other two almost back to back. I didn’t even hit the island yet I had only gone about 500 yards from Russell landing. Fish were caught at a trolling speed of 1.2-1.4 today. There was myself and one other boat out today. I tried to phone a friend to see if anyone wanted to go fishing but everyone was at work. I caught three on chartreuse and two on the pink all on top. I had the boat back on the trailer by 0650 and back at the house by 0730. I pulled back up and my son hadn’t even gone to school yet he said dad you home already, I said yes Sir I caught five.
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That is great, thanks for the information and pics! I won't be out there for a couple of weeks. I have a feeling this is going to be a great year all season long!
 

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