2010 Kokanee Report Thread

jzell · 09-29-2009, 09:09 PM

Avoid the rush!

You can be the first one on your block and the first to the dock!

It's never TOO EARLY to start!

Catch a 2010 Kokanee now in 2009!

....and post an official report here...for all to see and read!

jz

FallRiverGuy · 09-30-2009, 07:13 AM

I have already caught a few fish that are 2010 fish. No pictures though.

Cap'n Ron · 09-30-2009, 05:04 PM

I really beat the rush. I was catching 2010 fish months ago!

adobe wall · 09-30-2009, 05:25 PM

ah you had to be me to it, didn't you!

aw

dlm · 10-01-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jzell

Avoid the rush!

You can be the first one on your block and the first to the dock!

It's never TOO EARLY to start!

Catch a 2010 Kokanee now in 2009!

....and post an official report here...for all to see and read!

jz

MAKE UP YOUR MIND.....

Too early, not too early

I'm of the never too early congregation as fishin does not always have to mean catchin........

honker1 · 10-01-2009, 04:08 PM

I'am all set for the winter kokanee season
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jzell · 10-02-2009, 11:54 AM

A guy just never knows when one model year ends and the next starts......

Five guys named Koke.....

jz

FallRiverGuy · 10-02-2009, 01:03 PM

John, it is waaay too early for this kind of tomfoolery.

Hookachinook · 10-02-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by honker1

I'am all set for the winter kokanee season
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Hey Honker1,

Is there really a winter season for Kokes? Can you fill me in a little

. I've just seriously started fishing them this summer. Thanks.

SilverBullets · 10-04-2009, 06:54 PM

It's-Still-Too-Early!!!

fish-on-bend · 10-05-2009, 11:37 AM

I believe its too early as well. Here's my report:

sucker · 10-05-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fish-on-bend

I believe its too early as well. Here's my report:

Those are 2012 or 2013

Splash · 10-05-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fish-on-bend

I believe its too early as well. Here's my report:

Now that's freakin' hilarious!!!

moc · 10-05-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Splash

Now that's freakin' hilarious!!!

Hammered them at Odell a few weeks back.

dbuechler · 10-09-2009, 09:37 AM

How much for the 1st KOK at Merwin?
DB

jzell · 10-09-2009, 10:54 AM

"How much for the 1st KOK at Merwin?"

Priceless

TarponSlayer · 10-22-2009, 02:06 PM

It's NEVER too early!
The Kokes are fabulous this time of year nice and fat.
They are running around 15-16" right now so next year they will be fantastic.

OH sorry,

Lucky Peak, Boise Idaho

Chukar Chaser · 11-20-2009, 08:33 AM

Lucky Peak did fish well this year... can't wait till 2010!

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Originally Posted by TarponSlayer

It's NEVER too early!
The Kokes are fabulous this time of year nice and fat.
They are running around 15-16" right now so next year they will be fantastic.

OH sorry,

Lucky Peak, Boise Idaho

Mojo · 11-20-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Chukar Chaser

Lucky Peak did fish well this year... can't wait till 2010!

Chukar Chaser, the kokes are biting just fine at LP right now. Nice fish as well...

Chukar Chaser · 11-20-2009, 02:55 PM

I've been wanting to get up and troll, just been busy. Caught some nice fish through the summer and fall. Once this wind calms down and we get a few nicer days, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the heads up...

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Originally Posted by Mojo

Chukar Chaser, the kokes are biting just fine at LP right now. Nice fish as well...

HiTide · 11-20-2009, 09:43 PM

I find it very interesting that in Idaho & Montana kokes can be caught all winter, even thru the ice and, yet, in CA & OR the kokes seem to hibernate in the winter. Year before last the water was so cold in May at Odell that the koke bight was almost non-existent until the temp came up a few degrees. Also am informed that kokes in lower elevation lakes/reservoirs get so silted from heavy winter rain years that the koke don't get to feed much and run smaller that year.
So, should I go to Idaho so I can catch some winter kokes in sub zero temps or head to Baja & fish from a warm beach?

Rick on Rogue · 11-21-2009, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HiTide

So, should I go to Idaho so I can catch some winter kokes in sub zero temps or head to Baja & fish from a warm beach?

Now there is a real tough decision! Can I get some help over here, please?

Chukar Chaser · 11-21-2009, 06:01 AM

Usually not sub-zero temps... sub-freezing, yes. Regardless, I'll see you by the beach. You bring the cooler!

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Originally Posted by HiTide

I find it very interesting that in Idaho & Montana kokes can be caught all winter, even thru the ice and, yet, in CA & OR the kokes seem to hibernate in the winter. Year before last the water was so cold in May at Odell that the koke bight was almost non-existent until the temp came up a few degrees. Also am informed that kokes in lower elevation lakes/reservoirs get so silted from heavy winter rain years that the koke don't get to feed much and run smaller that year.
So, should I go to Idaho so I can catch some winter kokes in sub zero temps or head to Baja & fish from a warm beach?

joef · 11-23-2009, 06:23 PM

Im kinda partial to the sub freezing temps it makes it more interesting

Doc_Rhen · 11-24-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by joef

Im kinda partial to the sub freezing temps it makes it more interesting

I'm actually with you, but my grandparents were a full Swede, a full Norwegian and a 1/2 Inuit, so I may be a little out of the norm for temperature tolerances

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fish-on-bend · 11-30-2009, 05:10 AM

Nobody has mentioned LBC in Jan or Feb........

Kokonuts · 11-30-2009, 11:39 AM

YOU"VE BEEN SPOTTED!

Who was that on Sat. the 28th. trolling on Lake Merwin about 12:00?

We want a full report, all the details, how many did you get & what were you using?

........

............Kokonuts

nwsoftball · 11-30-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fish-on-bend

Nobody has mentioned LBC in Jan or Feb........

I didn't have a problem getting fish last Feb. on LBC. Get a limit of koke's then chase browns and bulls!!!

It's really nice not having the crotch rockets and wake boarders on the water that time of year as well.

chukardave1 · 11-30-2009, 07:52 PM

I plan on being on LBC this winter as well. Should be even more fun with the two rod stamp kokes and bulls at the same time.

MegaByte · 11-30-2009, 07:59 PM

Had to try Swift one more time before the lcosure Nov 30. So being the Fish-a-holic I am I went Sunday and today. Regardless of what has been posted here, there are Kokanee in Swift. I had the fish looked at by a WDF guy who confirmed they were Kokanee. Anyway, a great two dayus of fishing.

MegaByte · 11-30-2009, 08:04 PM

Those pics are the Rainbows...mybad! Heres the Kokanee

Bluknight · 12-01-2009, 07:26 AM

Nice work Megabyte! My buddy keeps bugging me about going up there. I usually hit Merwin and Yale just because they are closer. Just might need to try a trip next year. What rigs work up there?

MegaByte · 12-01-2009, 07:49 PM

I troll a worm on a 1/2 oz. sinker. Pretty basic but it catches both the Rainbows and the Kokes. I also troll a Shad Rap that I used in LAke Erie for Walleye, the Rainbows love it if the water is relatively clear like it has been all year. Since the Kokes are biting in Swift, I have to believe a trip to Yale would also produce. I may have to give it a try before the snows hit.