07-26-2018, 08:10 PM
Quote:That said, Strawberry is a special lake with a great koke population, close to the Wasatch front. Kokanee are great fighters. Even my wife, who fished with me today can tell from the bite if it is a kokanee or a cutt.
Well said Brookie!
On my boat we are very disappointed when we hook up with a cutt - even the larger ones near the top of the slot. They feel like you are reeling in a wet rag. You can see the difference just in the strike as Brookie mentioned. Now the kokes - pound for pound there is not a tougher fighting fish. Even the small ones put up a good fight. For fresh water fishing, there is nothing more exiting than watching your line come out of the downrigger release and instantly load up and then watch a big silver bullet making marlin jumps out of the water behind you. It is very addictive! In addition, IMHO they are the best eating. My Traeger loves them too - see attached photo.
I think the 2018 koke season is coming to an end. Most of us will change over to trout fishing & start fantasizing about next years kokanee season.
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