Here’s my thing…I have noticed that some days, scent catches as many as unscented and then there are days that scented really outperforms unscented. I have not seen a day where unscented noticeably outperforms my scented gear (or buddy’s unscented gear) so for me, it doesn’t hurt to scent up my tackle - plus it’s fun and makes me feel like I have “the secret” 😅

Very cool. Thanks for sharing

So I just discovered your videos and THANK YOU! I used to fish with Granddad about 45-50 years ago on Priest Lake in the Northern part of Idaho. You could practically hold your hand out and they would jump in it, there were so many. Our daily limits back then were 50 fish! I just recently returned to fishing the lake and know that fishing has completely changed for Kokanee in the NW. I've been trying to use all the old gear (yes, still have it all) and been skunked every day. Thanks to your videos, I see dodgers appear to be much more effective, trolling speeds matter, leader lengths and so on. I am heading back out in the morning, armed with new equipment to make something happen. I'll try to post back here with some results over the next few days.

That kayak looks comfortable af.

This one is tough, because it depends on what role scent plays. Does scent only entice them to bite at close range, or does the slick put out draw them in from a distance, after which they predominantly sight attack? If the former, then an experiment with scent on one side and an unscented lure 8 to 10 feet to the other side could be said to yield discernible data, but if the latter then it's difficult to gauge how much the unscented rig is actually benefiting from being next to a scented rig. The answer would seem to be to run the experiment with alternating scented and unscented rigs down, but the problem there is the rigs cannot then be in the same position at the same time in the same conditions. You're removing one variable and adding more. It would be interesting to see if spreading the lures farther apart negatively impacted the unscented rig. If they were, say, 14 or more feet apart would there be a difference? Would that be indicative of anything at all? It's a damn good thing you get to eat your guinea pigs, Tyler, or it would be maddening trying to pull trends out of this. ;)

I think that you're right that when the fish get finicky things like scent start to matter.

My bird dog picked up his head and wagged his tail when the Chuckers were in the back ground!! Nice!!

Great videos. Keep it up! My vote is snake oil. I’ll probably keep scenting my corn because it’s fun. I remember 30 years ago we never scented our shoepeg and caught a lot of Kokanee. Good advice on the salt firming up the corn. 👍

Lake Wenatchee is baitless and scentless and there are still a ton of sockeye caught there! Great vid!

Also always you got my mind juices flowing on planning more trips for Kokes. Nothing better than to hear the wildlife while doing what you love. Those chukars sounded like they wanted your corn as well. 😃

I just love your comparison videos. All variables can not be accounted for in this one. S turn drop might advantage one or the other etc. I would also like to see how artificial corn kernels might produce for kokanee? I also hope you stick with the Autopilot kayak for future videos. Thanks the the entertainment.

Great video! I think corn is the best scent. It would be interesting to see if a unscented artificial corn would produce. I bet it would not do well.

Great videos.I don't always see much of a difference with the scented corn but still like to use it. Also was wondering what your favorite flashers and colors are?

This won’t stop people from thinking they have the one true secret scent haha

Excellent video as always! Do you fish for kokanee year round? Just recently found your channel and found out about these awesome fish and coincidently one of the best fisheries in my state is only an hour away!

I hear NCS is the best scent!

Would you be up to doing a plain dodger/lure vs a dodger /lure and corn(scented or unscented) comparison video?

As a new lake fisher here on the west side I’m learning a lot from your vids,thank you! What happens with Kokanee in the Fall? Is that when they spawn? Thanks again

The scientist in me asks how you managed to not cross contaminate the baits when loading the hooks. Another great video.

Would you be able to do a video on your humminbird helix on what settings you use for kokanee?

Just got back from Bass Pro picking up some Gulp maggots and noticed that Berkley Gulp Alive makes a artificial corn. Is it corn itself or the color they are after in your opinion?

Can you catch kokanee on a paddle kayak. I'd like to know if it's possible because that's all I have. And how should I set it up.

I tried some of the old goats lures last weekend. The bite was great but the catch rate was awful . Did you have trouble with the double hook rigs like I did ? Should I retie my harnesses to the slit shot hooks size 4 or do have a better suggestions. Fish are averaging around 19 inches to 21 inches? Also, do you know of a rubber net replacement other than black , net freaks out koccanees for sure ?

Tyler. Do you ever “still fish” w eggs?

How long does it take a you to rig up your kayak once you get to the water? I don't have cameras and probably a lot less stuff but it still takes me forever to get set up, And put everything away when I'm done

What rods are you using in this video? I use your lead dropper method and am still trying to figure out what power rods are best for what weight.

Were did you get your leader plus dropper line rig.

What lake are you at?

Is that a Chuckar interrupting you at 7:15??

Ive probably watch all your videos and use most of you techniques an still no luck... Make a trip south to American Lake