08-11-2008, 06:26 AM
coreyva: All good information here. One thing I try to do with the release clip is get just the right amount of tension so that if the fish does not release the line (often the case) then it will release by my simply starting to reel in the fish after the takedown. In other words not having to jerk the line out of the release clip. My Scotty DR's came with huge salmon release clips so I went to lighter ones and finally to small Crystal River clips. They work just about right. That rod tension Kodiak mentions is key. I now use Lamiglas ultra-light kokanee rods that will bend right over almost 180 degrees without releasing the line from the clip. Small kokes of 8 inches or so sometimes will drag along and not even be noticed. With the ultra-light rods you should get that rythmic tapping motion with most flashers mentioned here. This helps to insure its working properly and no tiny koke is trailing along unnoticed as long as you can see your flasher motion.
Hope this makes sense...
I like the beer cans but Kodiak's got me thinking Jack Lloyds now. I've got a few of them somewhere and will try them next time.
Anyone getting pinks or hook jawed males yet? My last trip 3 weeks ago I got one of each. Didn't grill very well although the other silvers were fine.
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Hope this makes sense...
I like the beer cans but Kodiak's got me thinking Jack Lloyds now. I've got a few of them somewhere and will try them next time.
Anyone getting pinks or hook jawed males yet? My last trip 3 weeks ago I got one of each. Didn't grill very well although the other silvers were fine.
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