Controlling the Koke

If you've been to one of Alan's seminars, you've heard him talk about keeping control of the fish. Here is a great example of a kokanee trying to break away by twisting on top of the water. Watch as Alan remains the one in control, driving the kokanee back down by putting the tip of his rod in the water.

Plankton Growth

I get a lot of questions regarding plankton growth in lakes and reservoirs.

Below is a perfect view of what suspended Phytoplankton(plant) with Zooplankton(animal) looks like.
As you should know, kokanee feed primarily on Zooplankton. ...

If you come across views like this on your fish finder, pay attention to it and stay in or around the plankton growth.
Success will follow!!!!

-Alan

Leader Length

Q: How long should my leader length be when using a dodger?

A good rule of thumb is running your leader 2 to 2 1/2 times the length of the dodger....

Typically in the early spring, kokanee prefer a longer leader.
Later in the spring, and summer months, up to the spawn, a shorter (2 times the length of the dodger) will produce the best results.

Remember...too far of a setback leader will reduce the action being transferred from the dodger to the lure.

-Alan

Color Conditions

Many Kokanee Anglers wonder what colors to use in what conditions.

I have found that using the darker tone colors like; black, blue, dark green, purple, red and gold seem to attract more kokanee in low light, deep water conditions.

The brighter tones like; pink, chartreuse, white, orange, and silver work best in high light (sunny) conditions.

Give this a try, and see if this improves your hit rate.

-Alan

Rubber Snubber

I'm constantly asked from angler's who use rubber snubbers, "which end do I attach the snubber to when using a dodger?"

I personally experimented with this question to get an absolute answer.

Answer:
The snubber goes in the front or head of the dodger towards your fishing rod.

Why you may ask?
If put on the rear of the dodger, towards your lure, it kills the side to side action being transferred from the dodger to the lure.

-Alan

Double Dodgers

When the action slows down, an option to get them going again!!

Dodger Inline Connectors by Kokabow Tackle.

Connect the dodgers together for that little extra vibration and wave movement...drives Kokanee crazy!

Kokabow Tail Feather Dodgers with Inline Dodger Connectors.