07-15-2010, 02:07 AM
[quote Kodiak1]Sorry, M.D. Kokes are pretty much a trolling thing.[/quote]
Actually, there are a few casting techniques that work when they are close to shore. They are salmon, and plenty of salmon are caught from shore in salt water, after all.
Get a hot pink or pink and white Buzz Bomb in the 2.5 to 3 inch size, and replace the treble hook with a small red octopus style hook. Tie the Buzz Bomb on about 8" of line between two swivels. Be sure to use the little rubber stoppers above and below the lure, so the knots don't get beat up. Little pink or red beads would probably work too. The swivels keep the lure the right distance from the hook while still giving it slack line so the action isn't compromised.
Tie the hook onto about 6" of line and attach it to the bottom swivel. If you use lighter line to the hook, if you get snagged you won't lose your lure. Tip the hook with a piece of sweet corn. You can dye them red and flavor them with anise if you want. Cast out, let it fall to the depth you want, and then retrieve with short jerks, letting the lure fall back on a semi-slack line. Be alert for a pickup on the fall. If you feel the slightest tick, it's a fish. If you're ripping the hook out of their mouths, use a rubber bumper.
The kokes are attracted to the color and vibration of the lure, but will hit the corn.
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Actually, there are a few casting techniques that work when they are close to shore. They are salmon, and plenty of salmon are caught from shore in salt water, after all.
Get a hot pink or pink and white Buzz Bomb in the 2.5 to 3 inch size, and replace the treble hook with a small red octopus style hook. Tie the Buzz Bomb on about 8" of line between two swivels. Be sure to use the little rubber stoppers above and below the lure, so the knots don't get beat up. Little pink or red beads would probably work too. The swivels keep the lure the right distance from the hook while still giving it slack line so the action isn't compromised.
Tie the hook onto about 6" of line and attach it to the bottom swivel. If you use lighter line to the hook, if you get snagged you won't lose your lure. Tip the hook with a piece of sweet corn. You can dye them red and flavor them with anise if you want. Cast out, let it fall to the depth you want, and then retrieve with short jerks, letting the lure fall back on a semi-slack line. Be alert for a pickup on the fall. If you feel the slightest tick, it's a fish. If you're ripping the hook out of their mouths, use a rubber bumper.
The kokes are attracted to the color and vibration of the lure, but will hit the corn.
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