06-21-2013, 11:54 PM
Have not seen much on the gorge, was heading that way and was wondering if it has been any good.Last year wad awesome and its expected to be the same this year.
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06-21-2013, 11:54 PM
06-21-2013, 11:56 PM
We caught one from the shore fishing for trout
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06-22-2013, 03:40 AM
Been pretty good this year, some 4 year olds and lots of 2s.
I fished Buckboard last Thursday in a wind storm, but we managed to catch limits of kokes up to 3.5 lbs. Depth was 35-50ft. Orange squids were all they would take that morning- RMT orange cotton candy.
Fished the canyon near Jarvies twice this week, and the action was pretty fast. Depths 40-75ft and speed 1.8mph. Orange didn't produce and RMT squids in double glow pink behind a Fusion dodger were very productive. Big kokes were up to 2.5 lbs.
Hope it helps, Ryno
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I fished Buckboard last Thursday in a wind storm, but we managed to catch limits of kokes up to 3.5 lbs. Depth was 35-50ft. Orange squids were all they would take that morning- RMT orange cotton candy.
Fished the canyon near Jarvies twice this week, and the action was pretty fast. Depths 40-75ft and speed 1.8mph. Orange didn't produce and RMT squids in double glow pink behind a Fusion dodger were very productive. Big kokes were up to 2.5 lbs.
Hope it helps, Ryno
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06-22-2013, 02:14 PM
Thanks for an update. Wish I could make it out this time of year. Leave a few for August when I get to come play. Later J
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06-23-2013, 06:29 AM
Ryno, I love you.
If you were to throw flies at the little buggers, what color would you suggest? Any particular "super pattern" or just a ball of fur and some flash?
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If you were to throw flies at the little buggers, what color would you suggest? Any particular "super pattern" or just a ball of fur and some flash?
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06-24-2013, 03:29 AM
I'm not sure how effective fly casting would be this time of year, now that the surface temps are warmer and the kokes are utilizing deeper water. Early on, I think you could do it. I spoke with some anglers this past spring that were catching them from shore and also kayaks, using Kastmasters, Roostertails, etc while fishing for rainbows. If they'll hit those, I presume they would hit a fly.
The first thing would be to figure out where they are concentrated. In the spring, I'll find them concentrated in canyons, especially those that have water running into them. I think those areas are more productive with nutrients, will sometimes warm faster, and zooplankton will bloom earlier relative to main lake habitats. That's my theory anyways. For example, Dutch John Draw was loaded with kokes earlier this season. Early season kokes will be found pretty shallow too, and I'm typically trolling 10-15 ft below the surface to target them.
I would just tie up some streamers in pink, orange, and even add some flashabou to some for attractant (being you won't be flinging a dodger in front of it). Most of the squids people use for kokes are 1.5-3 inches, but I think you would be safe to start around 2-inches. It might be worthwhile to chat with Tubedude about kokanee fly patterns too. He tied me up some stuff to try this year. I haven't given them a fair test yet, being I haven't koke fished as much this year, but they look pretty impressive and I think they'll catch 'em.
Hope that helps a little and let me know how the experimentation goes. Good luck, Ryno
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The first thing would be to figure out where they are concentrated. In the spring, I'll find them concentrated in canyons, especially those that have water running into them. I think those areas are more productive with nutrients, will sometimes warm faster, and zooplankton will bloom earlier relative to main lake habitats. That's my theory anyways. For example, Dutch John Draw was loaded with kokes earlier this season. Early season kokes will be found pretty shallow too, and I'm typically trolling 10-15 ft below the surface to target them.
I would just tie up some streamers in pink, orange, and even add some flashabou to some for attractant (being you won't be flinging a dodger in front of it). Most of the squids people use for kokes are 1.5-3 inches, but I think you would be safe to start around 2-inches. It might be worthwhile to chat with Tubedude about kokanee fly patterns too. He tied me up some stuff to try this year. I haven't given them a fair test yet, being I haven't koke fished as much this year, but they look pretty impressive and I think they'll catch 'em.
Hope that helps a little and let me know how the experimentation goes. Good luck, Ryno
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