lake nantahala kokes?

[Harpoon]

Trollmonkey, my range was 2-4 pounds . Sorry I have not converted to inches yet but will do so in the future. Most were rainbows. I forgot my net on a trip to Glennville wen,t into the marina to get one and the owner told me your not going to need that(real positive guy). Glenville has always produced for me. Neat thing is the lure that worked there works very well on Nantahala, must be NC thing. I think I saw one of the monsters once. He hit the bottom line on the downriggers and came straight up and threw the lure as he jumped about 3 feet out of the water. Very crazy fish and big , wish I could have got him to the boat.

I know in the past with Jocassee that a draw down effects fishing for some time. I am still watching the weather to try a trip to the N. I would love to trade some info if you are interested. I have yet to see a Koke and love the challenge of a new species of fish. I have seen several fishing shows out west and get a kick out of the ease that they have in catching Kokes. I have only been on them since August so if it was easy it wouldnt be any fun.H

 

[trollmonkey]

Harpoon I haven 't hit any sure things but I thnk being there when they are hitting any kokanee gear would work.Thought we had the timing figured out,new moon and cloudy days = fish in the box. We had two great trips in 2009 and two skunks( only two hits each day),all four trips were totally opposite what I would have expected using my theory.Truthfully I am amazed when it all works well. H. sounds like you got some nice trout at Glenville.My daughter got 22" rainbow a few years ago that went crazy jumping and making long runs.My brother had one hit his leadcore doing 90,it doubled the rod snapped the leader then jumped way behind the boat .he was a monster.If you get to Nanty I have a white 16' KEY LARGO CC , if you see us come over and holler.

 

[RAHFISH]

I have been to this lake 3 times with no luck. I thought i would try the forum for info and help. The lake was stocked in the mid 60's and they have survived until present day, so they tell me. I have caught several trout but no Kokanee. The lake is very remote and is quite a chore to get to it pulling a boat. I took the Outrage the first two times and smelt breaks all the way back. Last time I returned with the fifteen that made it a little easier.I just found out about the lake and have been hitting it every chance I have. I have been using downriggers with Sutton spoons and flashers with the smallest Doctor spoon I have ever seen( suggested by a local). Must not be holding my mouth right yet.

You may have already tried the small dodger and wedding ring spinner tipped with various items--maggots(Gulp), worms, corn, etc. If not, I suggest a visit to the "Fish with Gary" website, after studying that for awhile, give him a call and discuss lake conditions you are facing while trolling. He can put you onto some great gear that he makes and sells that might help. There are several other tackle makes we use out west that also work, just remember Gary's site and his help for me on the phone---best of luck---RAHFISH

 

[SilverBullets]

So with what I have told you what would be a good approach. Should I drop the Sutton spoons , should I always use flashers or dodgers. I was told that 35 feet is plenty deep enough. Water temp (surface is 76) . Suggestions are greatly appreciated.

If your getting trout you need to get below them to get into the kokanee. Try small spoons, spinners, apex's, and hoochies behind dodgers.