06-19-2021, 06:35 PM
Another thing to remember is that Kokes are Plankton feeders. They are not chasing bait fish( chubs, perch, etc). Not sure if they feed on insect larvae, but there are some pretty good hatches going on right now. Those pupae are leaving the muddy bottom and rising to the surface where they can emerge into adults. It might be beneficial to check out some mud bottoms in that 30-50 ft range. Again, using your electronics, a soft mud bottom will give a duller return on your sonar, while the hard, rocky bottom will give you a sharp, distinct return.
As to the power squadron, remember we fishermen have the right to be on the water also. If you have power boats and jet ski's that are not respecting the proper distance, take a photo, call the ranger, and report them. TD had a great shot of a wake boat almost swamping a fishing boat at Deer Creek the other day. The wake boat was violating two things, to close to the other boat and to close to shore. ;Unless we start reporting bad behavior, it will continue. The ranger's will usually ticket someone who is breaking the law, or at least take their name and give a stern warning. I still haven't figured out why they want to run 20 feet off the bank, makes no sense !!
As to the power squadron, remember we fishermen have the right to be on the water also. If you have power boats and jet ski's that are not respecting the proper distance, take a photo, call the ranger, and report them. TD had a great shot of a wake boat almost swamping a fishing boat at Deer Creek the other day. The wake boat was violating two things, to close to the other boat and to close to shore. ;Unless we start reporting bad behavior, it will continue. The ranger's will usually ticket someone who is breaking the law, or at least take their name and give a stern warning. I still haven't figured out why they want to run 20 feet off the bank, makes no sense !!