Chasing the Pig

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I think I'll write a prescription that I need to spend more time on the water to figure it out better...  Later J

That's a GREAT idea Jeff!  Go for it!  ?

Here’s another thought you might be interested in; the length of your release clip leader.  I use a minimum of 2 feet.  The main reason is that, for me, it makes it easy to put the line in the clip while standing up normally.  And because I use ultra-light rods, I apply maximum bend to the rods when attached to the riggers so that I can get a maximum hook set force from the rod when the line is pulled from the clip from a fish strike.  Rods with more power (i.e., MEDIUM) can get by with less bend and do the same thing.  This will always put my presentation slightly above my weight depth.  Occasionally, the clip shows up in the sonar display as a thin line above the weight echo.  Precise depth isn’t really important.  Plus or minus 2 - 5 feet works just fine.

When going after kokanee, my first task is to send my Fish Hawk temp gauge down to determine where the ideal temp is for kokanee.  Most authorities consider 53*F to be optimum.  Once I know the depth where 53*F resides, I’ll target that depth (plus/minus 10 feet) and adjust as necessary as the fish start to tell me how I’m doing.  As you gain more knowledge from more experience, you’ll develop your own techniques that work for you.  Good luck and tight lines.  

Thanks Bob, lots of good info in there... One thing I haven't done before is the leader on my DR release clip.  I'll have to look at how that is done, I can see it will be a better way to do it... Thanks a bunch... Jeff