07-27-2006, 02:35 AM
My brother in law is in town from Chicago, and my father in law and I want to take him out on Strawberry next week to catch Kokanee. None of us have ever targeted them before, so we are looking for tips.
We have a boat, but no downrigger, no lead-core lines, no trolling poles. We just have spinning gear and related tackle. So, after talking with a guy at Cabelas who at least appeared to know what he was talking about, we picked up some Koke-a-Nuts and smelly jelly, and we are going to attempt the only way we think we have a chance, which is to try and find them and vertical jig for them.
Where is a good place on Strawberry to go? The narrows? Out from the main marina?
I assume we should be in about 60 feet of water, fishing about 30 - 40 feet deep, based on some recent reports.
So, where should we go, and what type of lures should we use?
Any tips would be appreciated.
Kevin
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We have a boat, but no downrigger, no lead-core lines, no trolling poles. We just have spinning gear and related tackle. So, after talking with a guy at Cabelas who at least appeared to know what he was talking about, we picked up some Koke-a-Nuts and smelly jelly, and we are going to attempt the only way we think we have a chance, which is to try and find them and vertical jig for them.
Where is a good place on Strawberry to go? The narrows? Out from the main marina?
I assume we should be in about 60 feet of water, fishing about 30 - 40 feet deep, based on some recent reports.
So, where should we go, and what type of lures should we use?
Any tips would be appreciated.
Kevin
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