Using Electronics to Catch Kokanee [Fishfinder Kokanee Basics]

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A much requested video covering the basics of using your sonar, fishfinder, and gps electronics to locate and catch Kokanee salmon. Here I cover the basic settings and overlays I use as well discuss frequencies, Chirp, and interpretation as well.
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@crx88dx Жыл бұрын

Great video, in regards to frequency and sonar. The higher the frequency the narrower the cone and the lower the frequency the wider the cone. When I fish shallow I utilize a wider cone to cover more area.

@returnofsid 2 ай бұрын

I love going back through you videos a second, sometimes third or more times. I learn so much more! I also get to see if I failed to Like the video before. It gives me a chance to atone for my sins!

@brucetrout3482 3 жыл бұрын

And your back to limiting out! Great job, I just added two downriggers to my tiny boat and cant wait to start using them. Keep the videos coming please!

@georgev2036 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Tyler! Been following you for awhile and really enjoy your videos as they are done very well and always informative! You definitely have a niche going in the fishing videos and especially the kokanee market! As far as todays video goes, to simplify it, You just applied formula 1 & 2 with a thorough explanation of electronics. Well done! Keep em coming as they are much appreciated! Thanks

@brittlanders351 3 жыл бұрын

Very good explanation of cone depth. I’ve been using electronics since I was a kid in TX chasing sandbass and striper. Most people do not understand how to use their electronics properly.

@cliffbz2301 3 жыл бұрын

I just got a small boat, and watched a ton of your videos on trolling techniques. I was able to catch a few Kokanees without downriggers in Green Peter. Thanks for all the material.

@JamesJohnson-zu9mg 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. My son and I are in the process of learning how to catch Kokanee. Your instructions here will be a tremendous help. We were out last week for the first time and based on what you've shown on the Hummingbird, we were into the fish. I thought it was schools of bait fish though. We will definitely be heading back out soon! Than you for the great instructions.

@BC-ue3ku 3 жыл бұрын

If anyone is looking for a cheaper yet highly effective fish finder I recommend the Garmin Striker 4. It’s great beginner fish finder. Good info Tyler. I really enjoyed the musical montage toward the end too.

@12restoration 3 жыл бұрын

I usually dont follow the boats at detroit in my kayak. I start fishing immediately after launch, head straight towards the island and make that left. Tons of kokanee on that left side of the island. there is a fallen tree on the island. I dont ever go past the fallen tree turn and make circles. been limiting by 9am every time.

@jbkokanee1796 3 жыл бұрын

I caught a limit in about an hour by the floating portapotty yesterday lol

@jager9825 2 жыл бұрын

I always turn on the fish icon and alarm. Keeps me excited!;)

@johnr1750 3 жыл бұрын

Tyler, after a 20 year hiatus, tonight I'm dining on fresh caught Kokanee from south central BC. With instruction from your videos, I've gone from "maybe I'll get lucky" to consistently putting fish in the kayak. I'm trying to incorporate an experimental approach to fishing for these beautiful (and tasty!) salmon. So far, I'm bringing home fish consistently and can determine rapidly where they are (and avoid wasting time) and also, where they are not! So, thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your secrets. BTW, I found some drop shot Gama hooks that are .021" shank diameter and they rarely miss their target. BTW, might I suggest a Paetron account? I'll buy you a few hoochies if you do! :-)

@billkattable 3 жыл бұрын

Great information as always. This is super helpful! Thank you sir!

@kcreameans 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Tyler keep up the good work

@jbkokanee1796 3 жыл бұрын

I was about to launch my kayak yesterday from Detroit Reservoir when I heard someone behind me ask "are you a spilt milt follower". I guess my emperor dry suit gives me away lol. Great to see so many of us out on the water together! Caught a limit by the way! I thought the limit at Detroit was 5 per day though....

@hklbry8677 3 жыл бұрын

The limit for Kokanee is 10 @ Detroit. First 5 are considered trout and then you get a bonus 5 Kokanee. So alot of people only keep the Kokanee, unless it is a pretty large trout.

@jbkokanee1796 3 жыл бұрын

@@hklbry8677 Thanks for the clarification! I'll be fishing longer now lol

@KainOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Great info as always. Someone asked if I was you the other day at the launch. LOL You are NW famous.

@reapergrim76 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@Bykerboy26 3 жыл бұрын

Tyler, any way you could do a video on colors and what times of the day typically work better? Maybe cover styles of bait like shrimp vs hoochies? Thanks for the videos extremely informative keep em coming!

@Tip_Of_The_Rod_Productions 3 жыл бұрын

50F this last weekend I was getting the kokanee on no weight at all, 200ft back

@tmkayakfishing8236 3 жыл бұрын

good stuff

@travisyates9633 2 жыл бұрын

what type of battery do you use or recommend? a couple options would be nice. And I have a peddle kayak and do not use a electric motor, would you recommend a different kind of battery for those kayaks or what you use on your old town. Thank you for the videos and knowledge.

@martinsaunders3964 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video, thanks Tyler! Would you mind sharing a link to the mapping app you mentioned at the beginning? Thanks! -Marty-

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

Boating USA www.navionics.com/usa/apps/navionics-boating

@renotimberwolf2139 2 жыл бұрын

Love you videos!! I will be setting up a OT136 in a few weeks. Looks like you catch 4 to 1 on the downrigger? Your thought on the downrigger vs weights?

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

The downrigger usually prevails kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLV8dMiHtJaoZnk.html

@thereason3763 3 жыл бұрын

Great content as usual. I fish a local lake here near yosemite, in Ca, the kokanee seem to be a bit finicky this year. When fishing say 20-30 ft deep in a boat with a inboard motor what kind of setback would you run? Surely not right off the ball? Thanks! And thanks for the video

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

i recommend at least a 40' setback

@davesummers2561 2 жыл бұрын

Wondering if you have made or come across a chart that references depth and setback and ounces of lead for getting you bait in the target zone? Your videos are so helpful thanks. Headed to try Lake Nantahala in NC soon

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen several charts that are widely variable. Generally I use the rule that for every ounce at 100' on the line counter with 10 lb line at 1.5 mph I am getting 10-15' of drop. I'll be curious to see how you do at Nantahala. From what I understand the Kokanee population in there crashed and hasn't recovered despite effort to re-establish them.

@michaeldeanyork6 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Would love to see a full in depth video on how you set/adjust your hummingbird fish finder. Thank you.

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

I just use factory settings 99% of the time aside from bumping up the sensitivity

@edheinlein3747 3 жыл бұрын

Another exceptionally informative video.....thank you! I was wondering if you have the side scan feature on your finder? I use it all the time to help locate those super shallow fish/schools. It helps "fill in" that blind spot inherent with cone signal. I would like to ask, how far back from your downrigger ball do you locate your flasher (attractor)? Is it a constant distance, or does it differ based on circumstances? Thanks in advance....again!!

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have side scan but it will probably be my next upgrade. As for setback distances I run anywhere from 10-40' setback from the downrigger. In this instance I did better with a short setback than longer.

@therosses5 Жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt I have the 7 with SI. I thought 2d, di, and si were standard.

@marktavelli1924 2 ай бұрын

Good stuff! What sonar color palate do you prefer on your helix for Kokanee?

@spiltmilt 2 ай бұрын

The standard green to red palate

@ShenpaiWasTaken 3 жыл бұрын

Great looking fish! Just wondering but what is your preferred time of day to go fishing? I know a lot people (myself included) that try get out around 5:30 and end around 8-9. In a lot of your videos it looks pretty bright out so I was wondering if you actually preferred the afternoon. Thanks!

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer mornings but somedays the Kokanee bite turns on later in the day.

@skikid00 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. What size round sinker are you using? And what speed do you usually troll?

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

In this video I used 5 oz cannonballs at 1.4 mph

@bparr9086 3 жыл бұрын

Used to catch Rainbows at Detroit, but not Kokes....good to see them.......

@tolgakaya2825 3 жыл бұрын

Nice content! I am still using Garmin Striker 4, not that much option available. I will probably upgrade soon. Any recommendations that would fit with AP 120 and for kokanee fishing? In addition, do you still use Amped outdoors battery? Thanks

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

I like Humminbird Helix 5 and 7's for Kokanee. I switched batteries to ReBel batteries as they built in Bluetooth www.rebelbatteries.com?afmc=1d

@tolgakaya2825 3 жыл бұрын

This battery is cheaper than other options plus built in Bluetooth. How is the performance so far?

@pdx25rsti 3 жыл бұрын

around 10:00 - 10:30 in the video you are talking about cone width and seeing fish deeper but not shallower. you also mention the shallower fish might be feeding more so more likely to bite. I have a question for you about shallower vs deeper fish. In general I seem to notice that if I am seeing fish scattered through the column like you are in the video (say... 10 to 50 ft) if I am catching fish at 20 feet (for example) and they seem to be a bit on the small side I will drop down 10 to 20 feet deeper (so fish at 30-40 feet) and catch bigger fish. Granted you can catch nice fish in the shallower water, too (you did in the video) but in general I noticed that the bigger fish seem to be deeper. Have you noticed that too?

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes that is true but I've found especially in early spring larger Kokes feed shallower

@MTsubfly 3 жыл бұрын

Question: For years I have seen Kokanee this time of year on Lake Billy Chinook jumping out of the water EVERYWHERE, but no matter what I try it is tough to get them. Jigging, surface trolling, spinners, wedding rings, corn, bobbers w/worm, even dry flies on top! What are they jumping for? I dont see a hatch, are they just having fun? How do you target these jumping kokes? Because I think it would be better chance of one jumping in the boat!

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

No sure. I target jumpers all the time by trolling with no lead. Maybe if you are running a powerboat its spooking them and you should let more line out 150' back.

@joeswanson921 2 жыл бұрын

One of your videos you used a gauge that measured depth and temperature. What is the name of the product. Thank you and great videos

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

I use my Marcum Pursuit HD camera.

@smthcrmnal26 26 күн бұрын

I think I need to get a fish finder. I feel lost out there even when following the other boats.

@spiltmilt 26 күн бұрын

Its a good investment

@smthcrmnal26 25 күн бұрын

@@spiltmilt yes, being efficient with my time will make the wife and kid happy. 😆

@zacharypedersen4090 Жыл бұрын

Which mapping card from hummingbird do you use for your fish finder? I noticed that there are different kinds of SD cards on hummingbird's website and I'm not sure which one I should choose for the western states. I got the helix 7 chirp mega si g3.

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

I recommend the basic lakemaster. You only need Lakemaster + or Strikemaster if you are more of a bass angler. amzn.to/40uoTq0

@MrTahoeBob 3 жыл бұрын

Howdy, and thanks for the Kokanee education. I was wondering if you could take this video one step further. My local lake has two strains of trout, Kings, and Kokanee, three varieties of bass, huge crappie, several varieties of catfish, and several other species like pike minnow, carp, shad, bluegill, etc. how do I pluck the kokes out of that jungle?

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

Kokanee more typically associate with open water than a lot of those species. Trolling with proper Kokanee specific gear and corn should eliminate most of those other species from taking your lure.

@MrTahoeBob 3 жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt Appreciate the response. As you mentioned, I do find them to be in more open water, but in this particular lake, with gear, and speeds that only get me the Kokes on other lakes, on Berryessa I have caught everything under the sun minus the smaller varieties of fish. Oddly enough I sent the fish hawk down, and Kokes were being caught at 55', the fish hawk showed that the water temp at that depth was 70 ish degrees. It didn't get under 60 degrees until 105 feet, but the fish were being caught at 55'-60' in 80' +/- of water. (DOES NOT COMPUTE). With our water going down here in California, I'll go hit another spot where I know I can troll at 100' and see what comes out of that. In similar lakes at that depth I'm catching Kings, but obviously at faster speeds.

@brianwinterberg9699 3 жыл бұрын

Will a. Hummingbird helix 5 G2 display the thermocline line with increased sensitivity turned up? Looking for a cost effective unit.

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that is the unit featured in this video

@ralphstarks3309 11 ай бұрын

What exact fish finder do you use. I have an older Lowrance and it’s also too small. Mine is not good clarity. Thanks!!

@spiltmilt 11 ай бұрын

Humminbird Helix 5 Sonar/GPS G2: amzn.to/33aN2GV

@elliotthiessen7492 3 жыл бұрын

Have you noticed a decrease in top speed for the AP120 since you first got it?

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

Yes about 0.1 to 0.2 decline thus far.

@milo10ism 3 жыл бұрын

All ya need now is an electric down rigger!

@TinyTrout 2 жыл бұрын

Is there anything you could recommend for detroit, that you may not have mentioned in this video. Like did you have to troll far from where you launched? I'm going there for the first time.

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

I do best south of the big island. Its a bit of a paddle

@tombee4536 2 жыл бұрын

Great video what kind of net are you using... do you have affiliate link?

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

Ranger nets. I had one custom made.

@tombee4536 2 жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt thank you. I really appreciate you and the content you provide.

@TinyTrout Жыл бұрын

Is that a scent tube on the rod behind you in the beginning?

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

@chunkyboy9624 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there brother. Could you please explain to me how you have your downrigger on there? Is that a rear facing Kimble Mount Scotty base? I’m getting the Old Town Bigwater 132 and I plan on having two downriggers attached to rear facing Kimble mounts. I just need to know if that seems pretty secure.

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

I explain in this video.

@chunkyboy9624 3 жыл бұрын

I must have missed that. I’ll re watch

@chunkyboy9624 3 жыл бұрын

Being in the Military, it is my job to pay attention to detail. Not once in your video do you address how your down-rigger is installed like my question addressed. But it’s all good. I Enjoy your videos, I’ll just get it done myself when my Bigwater 132 comes in. Tight lines.

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

There was supposed to be a hyperlink to another video in that comment sorry kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r9-TpbGg27u8foU.html

@landonf4066 3 жыл бұрын

How do you tell a trout from a Kokanee on a finder?I bet me and my dad are running through a lot of trout. We have a garmin.

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

You really can't but you can guess based on depth, schooling behavior, etc. Generally trout run shallower and solo.

@3GSPsMT 3 жыл бұрын

Looked for the Boating USA app. Couldn’t find that? Would it be the I-boat app by chance? Thanks! Really enjoy your videos.

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

www.navionics.com/usa/apps/navionics-boating?gclsrc=aw.ds&

@3GSPsMT 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@larryseamster6231 22 күн бұрын

How deep does a Dodger drop from a downrigger, at 50', 75', 100' setback. Are their any charts that show this?

@spiltmilt 22 күн бұрын

This video touches on that topic How Kokanee Dodger Size and Shape Affect Trolling Depth kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7Saeal8yZvQd3U.html

@wingedwarror3657 3 жыл бұрын

So what I think I hear you saying is all them fancy doodads aren’t really necessary to locate and catch fish...?

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

What's a fancy doodad?

@dougpeterson7499 3 жыл бұрын

What brand/size net is that ?

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

18"x18" from Ranger Nets

@pancakeface5717 3 жыл бұрын

Do you ever use sidescan to locate kokanee?

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

I've used it on other boats but never on my own as I don't own one but they do work especially for shallow fish.

@pancakeface5717 3 жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt Thanks Tyler. I fish Roosevelt once a year in the spring (wish I could get over there from Vancouver, WA more often). It's such a big lake and they're so high in the water column at that time, I'm hoping sidescan on my new Garmin unit will help. Tight lines.

@selbyhueywazes2968 2 жыл бұрын

Do you use barbles hooks

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

@doctt6639 3 жыл бұрын

Do you ever have much use for your side imaging in Kokanee and trout fisheries?

@spiltmilt 3 жыл бұрын

They do work well for for locating those shallow fish.

@stevenpratt6600 2 жыл бұрын

How do you pick the day you go Kokanee fishing?

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

A lot variable. Weather among them being key. I prefer not to fish mornings after full moon nights

@stevenpratt6600 2 жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt thanks I appreciate it. Are you going to make a video in the future and go more into detail or have you already?

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

I'll work something up.

@jonlobello7151 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, but I have a "coho" story which is more pertainent to the previous vid.

@magwamagwa45110 2 жыл бұрын

You my friend need to get you a shuttle hawk for your downrigger never wind the ball up again look it up you will love it..... Let me know....

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

Used them before. I hated it. Always hung up or lost them.

@magwamagwa45110 2 жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt how in the world can you hang them up? As far as loosing them switch your down rigger like to 250 lb braid and you will not loose anymore. I have fished them for 3 years never lost a single one and i put them three ft above the ball on the ball i run a pro troll as a attractor koke fishing has never been better with this setup....