I’m no expert, but what I’ve been told is 10’ of depth per ounce with 100’ of line out at about that speed. I’ve only caught kokes on the downriggers, my long lines have yet to produce. So I just stick to the riggers.

I could be completely wrong since I have not connected with that math, it’s just what I was told by people that are much better Kokanee fisherman than I am.

 

Appreciate the thoughts, looking at the chart Roady posted I think I'll go back to the downriggers for the deeper fish. Looks like I was fishing above them. Good stuff, thanks for the help!
Kevin

 

This was passed on to me quite a while ago. I keep it handy on my phone to reference, from time to time, when not using DRs.


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I was close at least. Hahaha

I’ll be saving that chart.

 

Another way to get close to your desired depth of fishing is keeping your line at a 45degree angle. The diagonal on a 12” square is almost 18”, and is 45 degrees. So for every foot of depth you need 18”of line out. Just add 1/3 of length to your desired depth. Example 20’ depth = 30’ of line out. The amount of weight you use and your trolling speed get you that 45 degree angle.

 

Strange thing. I took a class on fishing for Kokanee but I have never caught one in Oregon. Have pretty much decided to just give up on them and fish for fish that eat worms!