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Well, so much for targeting a species. We decided to go after kokanee in Cascade this AM, since we had done well for very large kokes several years ago. Got to our favorite area, decided to put out two koke rigs, both with Shasta dodgers, hoochies, and soaked corn. Also, as an afterthought, put out one trout rig. Well, we had our first trout on the Shasta while it was still dragging on the surface. We caught everything on the kokanee gear except kokanee. Lots of trout of all sizes, and coho, but no kokes. Meanwhile, the trout rig did nothing. Very steady action until 11:30, when the door slammed shut. Got to see Untangler on the way out and in, and he had one nice looking string of perch. Talked to several perch fishermen at the dock, and they had all struck out. Eric obviously has 'em dialed in!! Next stop might have to be my favorite fishing lake since my childhood....Payette Lake....for kokanee and macs. If you want depths and locations, PM me. Mike
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Well it sounds like you had a good day anyway. Ron
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Did for sure, Ron. The big fish of the day was a coho, which was lost after several attempts to net it, but wow, what a fight. They just go crazy. Give me a coho in the ocean over a king any day for pure fighting excitement. However, after watching your video of the 4 sturgeon, it is all relative. Now that has to be an adrenaline rush! Thanks for sharing. Mike
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A fresh coho has some muscle! How big do the "lake" variety get???
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I'm with you on that one. A fresh ocean run coho has to be one of the most challenging fish pound for pound.
Sounds like the lake variety aren't too shabby either.
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Hey Mike,
It was good to see you and Kali. I sure like your boat and admire your attempt to find some kokes. The perch fishing was a little slower than usual but the average size of the fish was probably the biggest I've ever caught. One of those was just a tad shy of 16". I have photos but can't get them on my computer until tomorrow. I'm staying up here tonight and am going to fish again tomorrow morning. I'll post some photos when I get home.
Eric
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A fellow fishing off the dock told me he fishes it most every day, and it was fast until last Thursday, when the perch fishing slowed way down. In regards to the coho, the state record came out of Cascade at 23 1/2". This one was in the 18" range. He tore out line like crazy, and ran half way out of the water....like they often do....at incredible speeds. My sister-in-law, who has very limited fishing experience, had the pole, and it was a bit too much for her!!! Probably the most effective lure for them in the ocean is a green speckled back hoochie, but the pink hoochie obviously did alright. Eric, good luck to you tomorrow, and try and find that one that is a bit over 16!
Mike
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Thanks for the report sounds like a great time. cascade must have a little of everything in it [cool]
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Drowning,
Yeah, it contains rainbows, coho, kokanee, smallmouth, perch, bullheads and channel cats. It might not be able to compete with Brownlee for types of species, but there is something for everyone. The number of smallmouth fishermen has exploded in recent years. When you get tired of Magic, you'll have to give it a try!! Mike
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Nice great report. Always wanted to go trolling on cascade.
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I wouldn't mind targeting those coho sometime. Any tips would be appreciated.
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I do know how to target Coho specifically other than state if you use the same gear you use for trolling for trout and Koke's eventually you will find them and then focus on the specific area you located them.
One year ( am sure it was a fluke) I caught a 20 incher jigging for perch in one of the common locations people target perch on that lake.
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Sounds good.
I caught a couple a few years ago (trolling for trout) but really have fished cascade at all in 3 years. I've been wanting to get back up there.
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Here's what I am thinking, Spoons. Landlocked salmon have basically the same behavior as their ocean cousins. So, next time I am going to use the same techniques that we use every summer fishing for coho on the Olympic Peninsula. A green spatter-back hoochie, obviously smaller than the ocean variety, behind a flasher trolled at 2.5 or faster. Maybe the reason that even though they plant 150,000 +- each year, but coho are usually an "incidental" catch, is because we don't specifically target them. The only puzzler for me is what to do to match the small fillet of herring used on the lead hook in the ocean. Maybe shoepeg or a piece of worm with herring scent? Hope someone who has figured 'em out responds. They're so much more fun than a trout ever thought ov being! Mike
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I haven't fished for the lake variety, but they should be eating fish or minnows. So if I was using bait for them in Cascade, I would use a piece of either perch or trout, or whatever other small fish is in the reservoir.
I wonder how deep they hold? I am thinking a nice big streamer!!
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[quote Kodiak1]Here's what I am thinking, Spoons. Landlocked salmon have basically the same behavior as their ocean cousins. So, next time I am going to use the same techniques that we use every summer fishing for coho on the Olympic Peninsula. A green spatter-back hoochie, obviously smaller than the ocean variety, behind a flasher trolled at 2.5 or faster. Maybe the reason that even though they plant 150,000 +- each year, but coho are usually an "incidental" catch, is because we don't specifically target them. The only puzzler for me is what to do to match the small fillet of herring used on the lead hook in the ocean. Maybe shoepeg or a piece of worm with herring scent? Hope someone who has figured 'em out responds. They're so much more fun than a trout ever thought ov being! Mike[/quote]
Try trolling a brads cut plug superbait in the 2.5 inch version for those cascade coho. Open up the inside and add a herring fillet.
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Thanks for all the replys.
I appreciate the input.
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After fishing Cascade on Saturday, I'm thinking the perch eat the cohos! [:p]
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Might have to give it a try as i have never caught a landlocked salmon [cool]
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