Kokanee fishing on Whiskeytown Lake is not just a summer thing! Looking for tactics on winter and early spring Kokanee fishing? On Whiskeytown Lake? Got them here! We are often told Kokanee fishing is over after the first rain. Not true. Although the trophy fish have headed up the creek to spawn next years fish, there are fish still out in the lake and with low pressure, we can get into great fishing and limits. I typically start Kokanee season fishing in early spring on Whiskeytown Lake. Well before the crowds of eager retired Kokanee junkies fill the boat ramps and RV camp sites. With colder water and daytime temperatures, Summertime tactics won't work. Winter … [Read more...]
Fish Whiskeytown Lake For Chrome Kokanee
Getting Started: Fishing Whiskeytown Lake Over the course of the past 4 years I have become a regular face on Whiskeytown Lake. Kokanee fishing on Whiskeytown Lake can be a daunting task. There's times where only 10 yards away, another boat is limiting out while you're struggling to find fish. Nice Chrome Kokanee Salmon - Whiskeytown Lake In this blog post, I will cover some basic techniques and practices that will help you stuff your cooler with chrome Whiskeytown Lake Kokanee salmon. Let's Talk Bait Speed On Whiskeytown Lake. First thing that needs to be addressed is speed of your boat. 1.2-1.6 mph is my magic speed on Whiskeytown Lake. There are high speed baits and low … [Read more...]
To Bead Or Not To Bead
Beads work. More importantly they bring smiles. Ever wonder about the bead? Do they work? How and when to use them? In this blog we will talk a bit about the pegged bead. Weather your a die hard fly fishermen or a seasoned gear junkie the pegged bead will up your game for sure. There are 2 main styles of bead I fish. The first or the "OG" version is a hard style bead. Made of, well plastic. Or you can go with a soft bead. Rubbery. They both fish very well and work about the same. I peg my bead about 4 inches above my hook witch allows a perfect hook set on the out side corner of the fish's mouth. You can peg your bead with any thing from a tooth-pick to what ever fits in there to … [Read more...]
Bobbers, Salmon, Steelhead And How To Fish.
Check out my latest fishing report and learn how I use bobbers to get anglers into Salmon and Steelhead all year long.. well almost all year! Read my report here! In this blog post I will discuss how to use a bobber to fish for salmon and steelhead as well as talk about when, where and why this method should be used. Bobbers work great as a tool used to catch salmon and steelhead. When talking about bobber fishing let's not be confused with bobber dogging(awsome by the way). Classic bobber fishing is my go to method for fishing tight clear water like the upper trinity river or slow, deep swirling waters were salmon hold up. First let's talk about how I do this. Salmon, … [Read more...]
River Etiquette (Drift Boat Edition)
In this article, I will discuss how to arrive at a new river or fish your favorite river with out disrupting other fishermen on the water. If you are a regular at the put in (launch area on the river) you will know most people fishing your stretch of river if your visiting a new river the same rules apply. First acknowledge the fishermen you see in the morning you will be seeing them for the rest of the day. If your new to the area, it can be wise to hang back, watch the boat in front of you as they most likely have a plan. They know how to enter the Rapids or set their boat up to fish the best runs. If you notice them working a stretch of water ahead of you, pull over, have … [Read more...]
How To Select A Fishing Guide
The days of the old crusty fishing guide is behind us. Before we get into this article, make sure you check out my latest fishing report on my "Fishing Report Page": HERE Not only am I a full time guide but I am also a client. In this world of endless pop ups and choices, picking the right guide for your yearly guided fishing trip can be a daunting task. I'm no different than my clients. I work all year and save my penny's for my big trip and finally my chance to pull on a fish of a life time. Ok for me I have some clear advantages I know what I am looking for when shopping for my guide. Let me share some pointers without being self promoting that will make this less of a … [Read more...]
