Lake Stevens, Kokes, 2015

[h20hunter]

Went out last Sunday for a few hours for my first trip out on the lake. Didn't expect much and didn't catch much. Saw a few jumpers, saw a few fish netted. We had a decent one on pretty quick after letting lines out. It hit a dick nite dodger with a mini green hoochie, gold blade, tipped with krill scented corn. This was a long line release. Had a few other bumps but nothing netted. Overall it was a nice first trip out. I'll be back out again this Saturday morning with my son. If you see a white North River, gray top, give me a wave.

[doyourtime89]

I havent fished Lake Stevens and dont know if I will.  Kind of far run for me.  I kok fish mostly Lake Meridian and America Lake.  I havent been out yet, I had back surgery about 2 weeks ago so it is going to be a late start for my kok fishing this year.  But I can't wait, I had been tieing leaders nd some of my home made flies and lures I use.  I am glad to hear you are already out there getting into them, keep it up......whack and stack!!!

[Seahawk12]

I might have seen you. I drove up there with my daughter on Sunday to scout it out. The water looked good. Good luck next weekend if you get back out there.

[h20hunter]

Thanks. I was out with my brother in law. There was a rowing regatta thing going on so the town launch was a zoo. I think this weekend will be decent with a sunny next few days.

[Pnwrider]

I'll throw my pole in the truck. Was thinking of dropping the summer boat in lake stevens for its first trip of the season this weekend.

[h20hunter]

Well, we went out, lost a handfull and did bring in a few. The boys did all the work. They did most of the driving, took the rod whenever a fish hit, all I did was do the net work. Had a good time and what a great morning on the water.

[Skillet]

 
That's cool man.  Only a few seconds after takedown and your boy is on it. 

[h20hunter]

Yep....they were taking turns on who got the rod.....my boy was quick to it and Andrew was even faster to take it!

[WSU]

Don't be afraid to shorten that leader (a lot).

[h20hunter]

Got it. Here is where I think I'm missing some fish. I usually run the leaders a little longer on the spinners and could shorten them up. My speed sometimes gets a little to slow and I don't get good action on the dodger. I'm trying to work that balance between speed and lure action.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Good looking rig you gots!    I see lots of fish in your family's future.

[95powersmoker]

nice job man. I was out last weekend on lake Stevens as well for the first time chasing kokanee. Even though we came up short, I have been spending every spare minute thinkin what I can do to catch those things. Hopefully with some tackle changes this weekend will be the ticket.

[h20hunter]

I've caught sockeye on Lake Washington with bare red hooks....I'm going run a rod with a dodger and a 10 inch leader with two red hooks. Why not?

[fisheral87]

Hell of a net job.... 

[sled]

You guys better get out there!  Talked to lots of guy at the boat launch today.  Limits.  Chrome/brass dodger, and green wedding ring tipped with corn was common gear with a couple split shots.
I might try and get on with rotten chum to get in on the action.