How to Catch Sockeye Salmon During the Run

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Our first time to Osoyoos lake to fish for the Okanagan Sockeye Salmon run. This is a recent re established run that has been open to public harvest again the last few years. Hundreds or thousands of fish swim up through the lake and stage before going on to spawn in the Okanagan river. The fish all seem to hang out at the North End of the lake and are usually caught 50-60 feet down. We were using Les Davis size 0 dodgers with a 13 inch leader, 15 pound fluorocarbon and a pink UV hoochie with a red 3/0 barbless hook. We added Pro Cure Krill and Shrimp scent to the bait and trolled with downriggers very slowly. Most strikes came when slowing to a stop or starting from a stop. These are great tasting fish as well so go give it a try.
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