08-04-2008, 12:34 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Kokes are not "territorial". They follow their food. That is usually zooplankton and other invertebrates, which often form clouds along temperature lines...usually the thermocline. And, depending upon currents, wind, sun and other factors, that can change from day to day. However, there are areas where everything comes together and the food and the kokes can often be found there...sometimes shallower and sometimes deeper.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you have a sonar that shows the thermocline or cloudy areas of heavy zooplankton concentrations, that will likely be the depth you need to set your riggers. Then move around until you find the fish. They usually DO form schools, but there are singles, doubles and small loose groups too. The key is to troll at or slightly above the fish. They will rise up a ways to hit a lure but will seldom dive down to intercept something you are trolling below them. That is why depth control is so important.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]After that you need to experiment with speed and the size, color and action on your lures. Once you have the fish located and "dialed in", you can usually catch a bunch. And, you will wonder why you ever thought they were tough...until the next trip.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you have a sonar that shows the thermocline or cloudy areas of heavy zooplankton concentrations, that will likely be the depth you need to set your riggers. Then move around until you find the fish. They usually DO form schools, but there are singles, doubles and small loose groups too. The key is to troll at or slightly above the fish. They will rise up a ways to hit a lure but will seldom dive down to intercept something you are trolling below them. That is why depth control is so important.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]After that you need to experiment with speed and the size, color and action on your lures. Once you have the fish located and "dialed in", you can usually catch a bunch. And, you will wonder why you ever thought they were tough...until the next trip.[/#0000ff]
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