Kokanee Downrigger Basics

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While not essential to Kokanee fishing downriggers do offer advantages to the Kokanee angler. In this video I discuss tactics and equipment I use to target Kokanee using downriggers including: weight size, clips, setbacks, and fishfinders.
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@chrisb.3722 10 ай бұрын

I run a Scotty Laketroller with a 4-lb ball mounted to an aluminum plank strapped to my inflatable kayak. Works well at Kokanee trolling speeds If I am not going super-deep. Some days I catch all the fish on the downrigger, other days the dropper gets all the action, even when I am trying to target the same depths and trying to run mostly similar setups. I shall never understand. After seeing this video, I think I will try shorter setbacks on the downrigger. I always figured that I had the opposite issue, not long enough setback and I figured the ball was scaring the fish. Sometimes it looks like I see fish (on the fish finder) come up or occasionally down to inspect the ball - I would think my flasher and lure would be out of the “sonar cone” with the longer setbacks I have been using. So maybe the ball is an attractor, not a deterrent, at least on some occasions.

@davidschild753 2 жыл бұрын

Another advantage I find with the downrigger is you also can have it double as an anchor. I generally use drop shot for my set up too. But I’d bring along my downrigger so I have an anchor.

@lodrigoomar7632 2 жыл бұрын

I’m new to following and watching your videos and I admire how knowledgeable you are with your fishing techniques. your teaching is so in-depth with all equipments and tackles you’re using..

@jelly_fishing 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff - nice breakdown of what’s used

@patrickculbertson4866 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the entertaining lessons.

@chuckrondeauoutdoors4575 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I've learned a lot from your videos! Thanks!

@gregwellens7742 2 жыл бұрын

Great info on the set back I’m going to try shortening up from my normal 35’ and see what happens!

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

Yes its something I think most anglers don't play around with much but clearly makes a difference.

@joshstewart5426 2 жыл бұрын

Love the vids, really appreciate all the knowledge

@archmasterone 2 жыл бұрын

Tyler rocks. He knows how to teach in a fun way.

@ahhdat 2 жыл бұрын

Great catches. I got lake troller on my with 4lb ball.

@jamusomeighan5194 2 жыл бұрын

notice you upgraded to a helix 7. So did I and I love it!

@marktavelli1924 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@spiltmilt 3 ай бұрын

You bet!👍

@mistrtwstr2479 2 жыл бұрын

I watch all your videos and have learned a lot. It would be nice if you would mention the lakes you are fishing at

@reapergrim76 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 😀

@garypeters1441 2 жыл бұрын

Great video been watching most all your videos love the left & right handle reels ,i need to get a left handed reel ? I changed my downrigger wire to braid

@stoweman34 2 жыл бұрын

I caught a good size “trout” at Wallowa last week. That was bright pink inside...now I’m wondering if it was a Kokanee...you should do an episode of good images of what Kokanee look like from young to old, or just the variety of what they look like.

@lubeinatube813 Жыл бұрын

You should look into a chamberlain downrigger clips. They have an adjustment for vertical and horizontal tension. I can load my rod all the way up in the clip and still have it release for tiny, sardine sized, kokanee.

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard good things about them

@chrispower3368 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video of how down riggers are setup? Like how they work at hook up n what not? Sorry I sound like a new guy. I will be. I'm moving up to pnw specifically Vancouver from southern az. I got a old town auto pilot. Mainly bass fished so fishing up there is new to me. Been watching lots if your videos.

@ShenpaiWasTaken 2 жыл бұрын

I am going to guess that my salty gets a downrigger sometime in the next year. :P

@jessetharp6319 2 жыл бұрын

Do you stop Kokanee fishing during their spawn? If so when and for how long?

@tbcooperstube 2 жыл бұрын

What rods would you recommend? My dad and I generally go for big Gerards mackinaw and pike so we have too heavy of rods to detect Kokanee bites. What is strong enough to handle a downrigger ball but light enough to detect a bite?

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

R u running this on a downrigger or with inline weight?

@steveliske220 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful discussion on setback lengths. Two questions: 1) Is 35'+/- your approximate "go-to" starting length, then you adjust to mix it up if it's not working? 2) Do you like to use different lengths based on the depth you're targeting? For example, would you use a longer setback length if you're targeting fish at relatively shallow depths (20'+/-)?

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

Yes I recommend longer setback when fishing shallow, especially in powerboats. In a kayak 50' or more is sufficient but if you are trolling with a kicker motor then 80-100' is recommended.

@steveliske220 Жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt Great, thanks!

@livelikeyouredying9952 2 жыл бұрын

How long do you recommend the leader is that connects the line clip and outrigger weight ?

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

I like 2-3'

@mallyallygramps 2 жыл бұрын

How are you tying the braid to your connection with the downrigger weight?

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

I just use a San Diego Jam knot

@rachellongwill3480 2 жыл бұрын

This looks like eastern wa. I’m from Spokane, is this close to me? Btw, me and my husband love your videos.

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

Its about 3 hours from Spokane

@terryd2634 2 жыл бұрын

Whats your take on the torpedo divers that slide on the line after fish is hooked rigged on line to act as a down rigger?

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

I don't see a difference between those and a cannonball weight.

@terryd2634 2 жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt ok great thanks for your input. Great videos again.

@Riley_in_Utah 2 жыл бұрын

What specific type of braid do you recommend using to replace the downrigger cable?

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

I use Tuf-line because its the cheapest

@Riley_in_Utah 2 жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt Thank you

@alexjavitz9140 2 жыл бұрын

How often does your fishing line get tangled with downrigger line

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty rare

@stingray4540 2 жыл бұрын

Get two or three shuttle hawks or similar. Then you won’t have to crank that ball up every time. Gets you back into the fish faster with less effort. Plus allows you to stack rods if you want.

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

I don't like shuttle hawks. I prefer weighted stacker rigs.

@stingray4540 2 жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt I’ve never tried a weighted rig. Can you do a video on those sometime? What don’t you like about the shuttle hawk type rigs? I don’t have that particular brand but the pink ones I have are great, just clip in, put on the wire and send it down. As many as you have you can catch fish without pulling up your ball.

@birdsndogs1 2 жыл бұрын

@@stingray4540 Weighted Stacker Rig => kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b62Eh8V4urLRnqM.html

@stingray4540 2 жыл бұрын

@@birdsndogs1 thanks.

@mikejameson4545 Жыл бұрын

When you replace the downrigger cable with 150lb braid what brand do you recommend?

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

I just use Tuff-line

@mikejameson4545 Жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt ...why a 150lb braid when you are just deploying 4-6lb weight?

@XF.Jeuyer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info. Are you just trolling hoochies?

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

Micro hoochies and micro shrimps

@boba-mg5md Жыл бұрын

A friend gave me 2 downriggers , what kind of braid and size r u using

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

Tuff line 100 lb

@Sparkeee1978 Жыл бұрын

Good day! are those pink rods? I am looking for good quality pink rods for my wife. its silly, but it makes her happy. what rods are these? thank you!

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

They are red. www.santiamfishingproducts.com/product-page/7-6-4-10lb-kokanee-glass-ultralight-2pc

@ttataryn7719 2 жыл бұрын

What rods are you using???

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

www.santiamfishingproducts.com/product-page/7-6-4-10lb-kokanee-glass-ultralight-2pc

@thedreadpiratefisherman5325 Жыл бұрын

You seem to be going along at a fairly fast speed. What speed are you going when trolling?

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

1 to 1.5 mph

@thedreadpiratefisherman5325 Жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt Thanks I'm new to the down rigger method on my canoe. I hope my stern mounted no frills 55lb thrust minkota will be able to go that slow on 1.