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Title: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: snocohunter on May 08, 2013, 03:39:56 PM: Fished lake stevens this morning, went 4 for 6. Fishing in the top 15' no downriggers. Pink splatter dick nite dodger, orange wedding ring with 12lb leader and double pink gamakatsu hooks. Dick Nite Kokanee scented shoepeg corn. The biggest fish decided to do a death roll in my cheapie folding net and threaded the hook back through the wedding ring and it's own mouth. had to cut off and ended up with a 10" leader. Next turn on my figure 8 hooked up to fish number 4. Not bad for a couple hours time on the water.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe247%2Fbsdh01%2FIMG_20130508_103315_557.jpg&hash=c4dab6e35346bee2dadc1fdf8defd9aa4ca5fe24) (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/bsdh01/media/IMG_20130508_103315_557.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: h20hunter on May 08, 2013, 03:50:14 PM: Nicely done! How far back are you running your gear?
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Post by: Shooter on May 08, 2013, 03:52:27 PM: Fish On!
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: snocohunter on May 08, 2013, 05:01:39 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on May 08, 2013, 03:50:14 PM
Nicely done! How far back are you running your gear?

About 30 spools on the spinning reel, similar on my baitcaster as well. Far! Lol. I'm going to attempt to get out at the crack o' dawn tomorrow since i talked to a guy who limited by 730 or so. He was out at first light. :tup:
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Post by: Dan-o on May 08, 2013, 05:02:03 PM: Man, those are lie P&Y sized Kokes, aren't they?

They look pretty huge to me for Kokes. :tup:
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on May 08, 2013, 05:40:49 PM: Very nice Koks!!!! P&Y for sure! :chuckle: :tup:
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Post by: KenPCPilot on May 08, 2013, 05:52:50 PM: This year's goal for me is to become a Kokanee killer. I have American Lake close by and what few Kokes I have caught have all been nice fat fish. went out Sunday and never hooked up except for rainbows up on top. Nice fish. Maybe some year I will have to get up to Lake Stevens.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 08, 2013, 06:26:04 PM: Take me take me :hello:
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Post by: sled on May 08, 2013, 06:45:55 PM: A Guy At Work Has A Friend That Has Been Limiting Everyday!
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Post by: Kola16 on May 08, 2013, 08:00:49 PM: I need to start learning how to catch Lake Stevens kokes. Nice work :tup: :tup:
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Post by: Widgeondeke on May 08, 2013, 08:40:42 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on May 08, 2013, 06:26:04 PM
Take me take me :hello:
:yeah: :yeah:
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: mallard79 on May 08, 2013, 09:09:35 PM: The kid and I went Saturday and Sunday and took home 8 big ones each day. We were letting the smaller ones go. Sunday we missed a ton of hits for some reason. We were trying out the sickle hooks.....I can say I am not a fan...going back to the gami's.

We had really good luck with pink or green mini squid with glow in the dark heads early in the morning. I have a couple flashers with a glow in the dark finish that we are going to try this weekend before it gets light.

If you see a camo sled with a pair of older Yamaha's on it say hi! :hello:
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: bare.hunter on May 08, 2013, 09:11:24 PM: went saturday and caught 16 for three people.silver dodger and silver apex.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: snocohunter on May 09, 2013, 06:33:34 AM: I don't think they are record fish but the 15" fish was a fatty. And the others were all great fish too. I gotta give some credit to Greg at Greg's Custom Rods. I did what he said and it works. Good people him and his wife.

Quote from: D-Rock425 on May 08, 2013, 06:26:04 PM
Take me take me :hello:

You're welcome to join me, my boat or yours. I posted on the open sat thread awhile back. Anyone else that wants to go sometime just let me know.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: h20hunter on May 09, 2013, 08:15:55 AM: PM sent.....also....keep those heads and bodies.....crab bait I'll gladly take off your hands.
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Post by: Becky on May 09, 2013, 09:19:01 AM: :tup:
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: snocohunter on May 09, 2013, 11:57:41 AM: Quote from: h20hunter on May 09, 2013, 08:15:55 AM
PM sent.....also....keep those heads and bodies.....crab bait I'll gladly take off your hands.

Tossed the ones I had because the freezer is a bit full. Didn't realize they were better than other salmon guts.
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Post by: h20hunter on May 09, 2013, 12:07:28 PM: Noooo.....!

Looking forward to getting out.....
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Post by: snocohunter on May 09, 2013, 12:31:19 PM: I'll save them all from now on. Maybe we can go catch some crabs together too....wait that sounds kinda wrong :dunno:
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Post by: h20hunter on May 09, 2013, 12:32:22 PM: I'll help you get crabs! :chuckle:
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Post by: Buckmark on May 09, 2013, 12:33:56 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on May 09, 2013, 12:32:22 PM
I'll help you get crabs! :chuckle:
been hanging out at razzels again huh?
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Goldeneye on May 09, 2013, 12:35:42 PM: Quote from: Buckmark on May 09, 2013, 12:33:56 PM
Quote from: h20hunter on May 09, 2013, 12:32:22 PM
I'll help you get crabs! :chuckle:
been hanging out at razzels again huh?

I bet he was wearing his "Team Jacob" tank Top...
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: h20hunter on May 09, 2013, 12:38:35 PM: No no no...for crabs you gotta go to Hawkeyes!
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Goldeneye on May 09, 2013, 12:53:29 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on May 09, 2013, 12:38:35 PM
No no no...for crabs you gotta go to Hawkeyes!

I was there last night? :yike:
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 09, 2013, 01:04:44 PM: I caught crabs once.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 09, 2013, 01:09:13 PM: Quote from: snocohunter on May 09, 2013, 12:31:19 PM
I'll save them all from now on. Maybe we can go catch some crabs together too....wait that sounds kinda wrong :dunno:
:bdid:
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: snocohunter on May 09, 2013, 07:15:27 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on May 09, 2013, 01:04:44 PM
I caught crabs once.

@ Razzals, or hawkeyes? Maybe LaHa, definitely the best environment for them. On the stripper pole :yike:
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: plunker01 on May 09, 2013, 08:47:53 PM: I use to fish for kokanee when I was a kid up at merwin but havent done it in years. I dont have a boat so ill have to bank it but anyone have any suggestions on gear and where to go and get em from the bank. I remember it was a blast and I wanna take my kids and do the same as I did when I was little
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: mallard79 on May 09, 2013, 08:50:46 PM: Riffe lake from the highway side. Slip bobber and any number of baits. I always liked salad shrimp.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 09, 2013, 09:16:47 PM: Club laha had an outbreak that's why it shut down.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Widgeondeke on May 09, 2013, 09:20:30 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on May 09, 2013, 09:16:47 PM
Club laha had an outbreak that's why it shut down.
U guys are too funny. :yeah:
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: h20hunter on May 10, 2013, 12:20:39 PM: Couple things....

Snoco and I are gonna slay them tomorrow! If anyone is out look for a white North River with gray canvas.....

I ate at Razzles last night and didn't even get crabs.

Snoco....I got some worms in the fridge from last weekend....can we tip our wedding rings with worms? Is corn better?
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Buckmark on May 10, 2013, 12:24:09 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on May 10, 2013, 12:20:39 PM
Couple things....

Snoco and I are gonna slay them tomorrow! If anyone is out look for a white North River with gray canvas.....

I ate at Razzles last night and didn't even get crabs.

Snoco....I got some worms in the fridge from last weekend....can we tip our wedding rings with worms? Is corn better?
Better to remove your wedding ring, but this time of year you still have the tan line from it.. and didnt you get crabs last summer?
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 10, 2013, 12:28:14 PM: Fishing instead of bear hunting :bdid: h20hunter
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: h20hunter on May 10, 2013, 12:29:58 PM: Gotta do what I gotta do. If I went out and whacked a bear and couldn't follow through with the plans I've made with the wife that would be and even more :bdid:.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 10, 2013, 12:32:45 PM: :bash:. Tell her you got to do what you got to do.
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Post by: h20hunter on May 10, 2013, 12:34:17 PM: Don't worry..... ;)......I'll be telling the little lady exactly that!
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Post by: Ripper on May 10, 2013, 12:42:28 PM: Do you have to get out early to catch them? I'm in dire need of some sleep and don't want to get up early tomorrow. I would like to fish though and it's supposed to be nasty on the salt. This might be a good option.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: mallard79 on May 10, 2013, 12:49:55 PM: My son and I will be out in the morning.

FYI: There is a electric motor only bass tournament tomorrow so the launch will be busy.

The bite is best early but you can catch them later but it can get TOUGH!
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Ripper on May 10, 2013, 12:54:48 PM: Thanks Mallard, how deep are they at this time of the year? I admit, I'm a novice at this fishery.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Kola16 on May 10, 2013, 01:05:02 PM: Quote from: Ripper on May 10, 2013, 12:42:28 PM
Do you have to get out early to catch them? I'm in dire need of some sleep and don't want to get up early tomorrow. I would like to fish though and it's supposed to be nasty on the salt. This might be a good option.
Hey, look at the bright side...it is supposed to be nastier Sunday-Tuesday. Then Saturday doesn't look as bad :chuckle:
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: h20hunter on May 10, 2013, 01:06:09 PM: Thanks Mallard....I think you and I have met on the water before...talked perch fishing...

I plan on being there well before sun up to get in the water, motors running, kicker warmed up....thank kind of thing. I really prefer the west side launch but if I remember they don't open the gate for parking until like 8 am or something.

Ripper.....towards the norht end of the lake, by the bubbler....it gets deep...well over a hundred. I've marked fish all the way down during the mid day sun.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Ripper on May 10, 2013, 01:18:42 PM: Hey Kola, do you want to go tomorrow? I could call you when I'm ready to go. Probably 7ish am.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: mallard79 on May 10, 2013, 01:21:47 PM: We were mostly long lining last weekend. Did get a couple on the downriggers down at 25 and 30 feet later in the morning.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 10, 2013, 01:22:50 PM: :fishin:
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Post by: Ripper on May 10, 2013, 01:23:30 PM: Oops Kola, I just got reminded that I have to take my son in to get labs drawn at 8:00 am. Probably can't get out till 9:00.
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Post by: Ripper on May 10, 2013, 01:24:26 PM: Hey D-Rock you wanna go too?
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Post by: h20hunter on May 10, 2013, 01:28:15 PM: Flotilla party!!!!!!!!!

Malard.....how fast of a troll......slow like sockey?
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: mallard79 on May 10, 2013, 01:32:17 PM: My best results have been in the 1.1 to 1.3 mph range. White shoepeg corn soaked in herring and anise oil as well as magots were good last weekend.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Ripper on May 10, 2013, 01:32:49 PM: I don't know H20, no one is answering me.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 10, 2013, 01:33:59 PM: Can't make it ripper would love to but can't.
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Post by: Ripper on May 10, 2013, 01:38:07 PM: Ok, we'll try another time.
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Post by: Kola16 on May 10, 2013, 01:54:47 PM: I might bite, but my old man may want to fish tomorrow. Not to brag, but I caught a kokanee once :chuckle:
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Post by: snocohunter on May 10, 2013, 02:12:53 PM: We'll have corn soaked in anise and dick nite's DNA kokanee gel. They aren't deep yet if you get out earlier in the day. I caught my last two fish around 9 am long lining with 1/2 of weight. Also the gulp maggots work pretty good. I've caught more on corn than maggots myself. Some guys like the gulp brand crappie nibbles.
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Post by: h20hunter on May 10, 2013, 02:40:16 PM: I wonder if long lining will be the way to go early then put the birds out a bit later as the sun gets up.
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Post by: snocohunter on May 10, 2013, 04:59:30 PM: We can fish 5' - 10' down on the riggers and long line one out the back. Do you have any of the smaller DR clips? I couldn't find the ones i picked up at a g sale when i looked last night. They have a little easier release.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: h20hunter on May 10, 2013, 05:01:31 PM: Gonna stop and get a few on tge way home. Need an extra for the go pro. How line/boat shy are they?
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Post by: snocohunter on May 10, 2013, 05:04:44 PM: Very boat shy. We fish a ways back for them, and they usually really start to fight when they see the boat. We'll be a ways back from the clip not sure how good of footage we will get but it's worth a shot.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Kola16 on May 10, 2013, 05:07:18 PM: Here is a good article on LS kokanee exclusively. Obviously it isn't perfect, but it gives a newb (like me) a start :fishin:
http://www.washingtonlakes.com/BlogPost.aspx?bpid=271 (http://www.washingtonlakes.com/BlogPost.aspx?bpid=271)

Quote from: Kola16 on May 10, 2013, 01:54:47 PM
I might bite, but my old man may want to fish tomorrow. Not to brag, but I caught a kokanee once :chuckle:
Sorry Ripper. I think the old man wants to go in our aluminum boat. Maybe see you out there?

Look for the black dog :chuckle:
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 10, 2013, 05:46:51 PM: Those are some fatties ....Sweeet ...... :tup:
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Post by: snocohunter on May 10, 2013, 06:49:36 PM: That article is pretty spot on. I learned what i know from Greg @ gregs custom rods, my uncle, and a few guys who fish out there. I just gave it my best shot and it worked. Not rocket science, just some common sense and fishing knowledge.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: h20hunter on May 10, 2013, 07:11:39 PM: Greg and his wife are good people. Just got the boat hooked up and puttering with gear. Sipping a beer...little pizza...then I'll get everything squared away.
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Post by: snocohunter on May 10, 2013, 07:29:17 PM: I'm still stuck at work :bash: Now i'm thirsty *censored*!
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Post by: h20hunter on May 10, 2013, 07:39:38 PM: I have two set aside ...
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 10, 2013, 08:03:57 PM: Should be a great morning for BEAR HUNTING! I don't know about this fishing stuff :bash:
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Post by: snocohunter on May 10, 2013, 08:26:15 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on May 10, 2013, 08:03:57 PM
Should be a great morning for BEAR HUNTING! I don't know about this fishing stuff :bash:

I wanna do both. Even though i didn't draw...I'll just point and shoot with my finger gun :dunno:
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Post by: h20hunter on May 10, 2013, 08:38:19 PM: Ok....you just gotta get off work, throw your gear in the boat and we are ready.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: mallard79 on May 11, 2013, 04:40:41 AM: 1 for 2 by 4:35
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Post by: h20hunter on May 11, 2013, 05:13:41 AM: Looking for first.....
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Post by: h20hunter on May 11, 2013, 05:22:48 AM: One for one
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Post by: h20hunter on May 11, 2013, 06:33:59 AM: Two fer
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Post by: Smossy on May 11, 2013, 06:39:00 AM: Quote from: h20hunter on May 11, 2013, 06:33:59 AM
Two fer
Are you fish texting right now? Dont you know thats dangerous! Lol. Omw to westport right now to get our limits on razor clams. Snag up a few limits of crab, and hopefully get me some lings or greenies + limits on black sea bass when I get up to the jetty. Now this is all just a wish list of course :lol4: but we will see. Goodluck buddy!
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Post by: mallard79 on May 11, 2013, 06:44:34 AM: 14 for 19
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Post by: h20hunter on May 11, 2013, 06:45:22 AM: Three...

14!

What?
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Post by: mallard79 on May 11, 2013, 06:56:34 AM: Ok........now its 16..... :tup:
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Post by: Kola16 on May 11, 2013, 07:49:57 AM: Ok, wth are u using :yike: and how deep?
1 for 2 :peep: :chuckle:
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Post by: mallard79 on May 11, 2013, 08:01:37 AM: Long lines and 10' on the riggers....mini squid and mini pink wedding ring....

19.....workin on the last one now....
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Post by: h20hunter on May 11, 2013, 09:21:41 AM: 3 for 5. Ill take it. Watched Mallard land his final.
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Post by: snocohunter on May 11, 2013, 10:07:45 AM: We didn't do too bad. Contemplating launching my boat and hammer on them for a couple more hours. Good fishin with u Devin. Enjoy those fish
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Post by: mallard79 on May 11, 2013, 10:12:12 AM: Anyone heading out again tomorrow?
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Post by: snocohunter on May 11, 2013, 10:19:50 AM: Quote from: mallard79 on May 11, 2013, 10:12:12 AM
Anyone heading out again tomorrow?

I wish I could but I think I'll be tied up most of the day. I'm fishing Monday before work.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: h20hunter on May 11, 2013, 10:44:49 AM: Yep, that was fun. Granted we weren't dialed in like Mallard but I think I can no go catch some more. I've got six nice filets in the fridge and the family will have a nice addition to the big momma day bbq and party to celebrate the birth of baby Zoe. Had a good time with Snoco and he is welcome on the boat anytime. Now....off to take a nap then look out Willow and the Red Hook....here I come.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 11, 2013, 01:59:51 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on May 11, 2013, 10:44:49 AM
Yep, that was fun. Granted we weren't dialed in like Mallard but I think I can no go catch some more. I've got six nice filets in the fridge and the family will have a nice addition to the big momma day bbq and party to celebrate the birth of baby Zoe. Had a good time with Snoco and he is welcome on the boat anytime. Now....off to take a nap then look out Willow and the Red Hook....here I come.
I'm going to!
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Kola16 on May 11, 2013, 05:38:00 PM: Wow Mallard! You slayed 'em! About 11, I said screw it, and threw on a nightcrawler, and caught a mess of perch to help me feel better about my one kokanee :chuckle:

BTW I had a North River just like your description h20, cut my trolling line off >:( But I seen two like your boat, and this one I am pretty sure was not yours :chuckle:

I didn't realize you had to be there so early, and that the boat launch would be a zoo :o
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: h20hunter on May 11, 2013, 05:47:35 PM: I saw you....i know which boat you are talking about. We were launched by 4:30....easy that way.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Kola16 on May 11, 2013, 06:31:04 PM: How did you see us? I thought my camo job was pretty good :chuckle: We had a tail light issue right from the start (tail light was hanging by wires :P ). We still didn't wake up till 4:20 plus living a half hour away :chuckle:

Did you get any go pro shots?
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Post by: h20hunter on May 11, 2013, 06:42:33 PM: I did....we ran it for a bit at 30 ft....about 15 feet back. Ill post the test footage tomorrow.
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Post by: snocohunter on May 11, 2013, 07:46:29 PM: Mallard, sent you a text. Might be able to Fish AfterAll.
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Post by: Button Nubbs on May 11, 2013, 07:59:34 PM: Koke king mallard :chuckle:
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Post by: h20hunter on May 12, 2013, 11:13:45 AM: I'll second Koke Kind Mallard..........all hail.

Snoco and I were trolling along and coming up on Mallard.....I said hey look...there he is. Then, the boy popped over the rod, brought it in, and then they had #20. Pretty cool watching them land their final.
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Post by: mallard79 on May 12, 2013, 11:34:32 AM: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Sometimes a guy gets lucky.....today wasn't our day. We launched a little after 4am and were soaking wet and tired of fighting the wind by 5am. No bites.

Is anyone gonna be entering the derby next saturday?
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 12, 2013, 12:22:00 PM: Quote from: mallard79 on May 12, 2013, 11:34:32 AM
:chuckle: :chuckle:

Sometimes a guy gets lucky.....today wasn't our day. We launched a little after 4am and were soaking wet and tired of fighting the wind by 5am. No bites.

Is anyone gonna be entering the derby next saturday?

lucky... yeah... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: steeleywhopper on May 12, 2013, 02:20:59 PM: I'm going to do the derby again, and I hope to do better than last year. We only managed 3 small ones on derby day, but we were putting a bunch of big ones in the boat just prior to it. Watch out for team "Live Action" this year, we might just have it dialed in!
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: mallard79 on May 12, 2013, 02:33:22 PM: I am hoping we can find the bigger ones again when saturday rolls around.....how bad is launching on saturday morning? How early do you need to be there to get a decent parking spot? I am tempted to launch friday night and anchor up and sleep on the boat just so I don't have to deal with the launch mess.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: snocohunter on May 12, 2013, 03:41:10 PM: I woke up at 4, heard the rain, and rolled back over and went o sleep. By 830 the wind was whipping pretty good so I decided not to fight it out there. I bought a derby ticket. Not sure if I'm fishing alone in my boat, or with someone else. I have friends on the lake with a dock I could probably tie up to the day before. Otherwise I live 1 minute from the launch and could get there real early and then park on the road by my apartments.
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Post by: h20hunter on May 12, 2013, 07:30:56 PM: Oh man....we cooked up the Kokes this evening. I cut the filets up in chunks, skewered, slathered on some salmon rub and olive oil and grilled them up. Very tasty!!!
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Kola16 on May 12, 2013, 07:44:22 PM: Has anyone ever tried going out at midnight with one of those green/flourescent lights :dunno: Seems like it would work pretty well if all that kokanee eat is green stuff...Worth a shot if someone had one...
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: snocohunter on May 14, 2013, 07:25:03 AM: Got four more yesterday with saltwaterhillbilly. It was slow at first, but we picked up a few decent ones.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe247%2Fbsdh01%2FIMG_20130513_103644_794.jpg&hash=533243d804b43653e6e0d8db25b0665e0614cd8a) (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/bsdh01/media/IMG_20130513_103644_794.jpg.html)

Not sure the plan for Saturday, struggling to get my DR mounted to the boat in a decent fashion.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: h20hunter on May 14, 2013, 07:36:18 AM: Nice job....did you save me the heads and body after cleaning? Still on top....long line? Nicely done.
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Post by: snocohunter on May 14, 2013, 07:43:46 AM: Same setup. I gave Kyle the fish this time I had to go to work.
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Post by: h20hunter on May 14, 2013, 07:47:24 AM: Right on.....how long do you think the fishery will go. I'd like to get back out once I get my bear tag filled. Will be happy to have you along anytime I go.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: mallard79 on May 14, 2013, 07:53:19 AM: The fishery will go for a while......they will start going deeper soon....I have caught them @ 105' down in late July early August but for good numbers I would bet we still have about a month or so left. The water skiers start hitting the water early once the weather gets warmer and can become a factor when following the schools as they stage for their spawning run.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Widgeondeke on May 14, 2013, 07:58:28 AM: Quote from: h20hunter on May 14, 2013, 07:47:24 AM
Right on.....how long do you think the fishery will go. I'd like to get back out once I get my bear tag filled. Will be happy to have you along anytime I go.
So what you're saying is you are retiring your kokanee gear.... :P
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 14, 2013, 08:01:08 AM: Now that's funny :tung:
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Ripper on May 14, 2013, 09:14:52 AM: Quote
So what you're saying is you are retiring your kokanee gear.... :P

:chuckle: I agree D-Rock, that made me laugh!
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Bowflinger on May 15, 2013, 07:51:16 PM: I got a lake close to my house loaded with kokanee, its not a very big lake but has a 2 deep holes 50' and 67'+. I used to fish it all the time and would usually limit out within 2 hrs using a custom homemade setup based off an old setup my dad used years and years ago. I'll put up some pics of my handmade setup in a min. Deeper was always better and I ran an 18' leader with just half a fat earthworm on a #1 offset eagle claw.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 17, 2013, 09:12:54 AM: Snoco, you need to set some crawdad traps out there. I know they're in there.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: h20hunter on May 17, 2013, 09:13:40 AM: Some big ones in the lake. I've set traps just off the dock for kicks and giggles. We've taken them home and boiled them up. Tasty.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: snocohunter on May 17, 2013, 01:19:44 PM: Ran into "team live action" at the launch this morning. Hope you guys did good, i scratched out 4 and left at around 10:30 to go tie up the boat.

Stang, i don't own any crawdad traps. I'm sure someone could make them. They probably hang out around the shores and creek entrances
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Ripper on May 17, 2013, 01:32:58 PM: Quote
They probably hang out around the shores and creek entrances

Or around that big rock pile with all the marker buoys around it! :dunno:
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: snocohunter on May 17, 2013, 01:42:22 PM: Probably there too. I know a guy who knows a good spot or two.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: h20hunter on May 17, 2013, 02:01:58 PM: If you want to give it a go I've got a couple traps you can borrow. An overnight soak with a koke head should yield good results.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: Smossy on May 17, 2013, 02:47:07 PM: Quote from: snocohunter on May 17, 2013, 01:19:44 PM
Ran into "team live action" at the launch this morning. Hope you guys did good, i scratched out 4 and left at around 10:30 to go tie up the boat.

Stang, i don't own any crawdad traps. I'm sure someone could make them. They probably hang out around the shores and creek entrances
Extremely easy and cheap to make man. Just buy some 1/2 or 3/8 "inch chicken wire, zipties/wire ties, And follow some simple little designs they have online. I made mine last year in an hour.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: xd2005 on May 17, 2013, 02:58:32 PM: Is there a general preference for which of the three options for the biodegradable devices to use on the traps?
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 17, 2013, 03:50:05 PM: Quote from: xd2005 on May 17, 2013, 02:58:32 PM
Is there a general preference for which of the three options for the biodegradable devices to use on the traps?

Stainless Steel
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: gaddy on May 17, 2013, 04:43:13 PM: i used the string on the door method. easy to snip & retie. zipties for the door hinges.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: CP on May 18, 2013, 03:34:57 PM: Anyone fish the derby today? It looked well attended but I couldn't tell if anyone was catching anything.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: mallard79 on May 18, 2013, 06:10:16 PM: It was a pretty good turnout. Quite a few fish caught. It wasn't red hot but decent. The fish are running a bit bigger than they have the last couple of years. Lots of fish over a pound. My boat lost a bunch of fish but landed 19 out of a possible 30. My son had a bonus catch of a 2.2lb rainbow and a 12" cutthroat. It was a good time.
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: steeleywhopper on May 20, 2013, 09:51:24 AM: Quote from: snocohunter on May 17, 2013, 01:19:44 PM
Ran into "team live action" at the launch this morning. Hope you guys did good, i scratched out 4 and left at around 10:30 to go tie up the boat.

Stang, i don't own any crawdad traps. I'm sure someone could make them. They probably hang out around the shores and creek entrances

"Snoco" it was good to meet ya out there. Dad and I got 6 and went in around 11am.
Derby day we landed 16, biggest fish for us was 1.2lb. I weighed in a 1.1, but after we got home I realized I had one in the box that was a bit bigger :bash:
Title: Re: Kokanee Chrome
Post by: snocohunter on May 20, 2013, 10:21:25 PM: I had my worst day ever on derby day. Not sure what I was doing wrong. Everything was the same as far as I could tell. Same setup a I've been using.