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I was honored to accompany Sockeyeslayer to the Gorge last weekend to hunt for kokanee. Well, Jared knows exactly where they are and how to get them, so there wasn't really much "hunting" involved. We fished about an hour and a half thursday, about 6 hours on Friday and another 3 or so hours Saturday morning. Lost count after 50 fish, but I'm thinking a very conservative guess would be 70+ kokes for the weekend.
As far as location, depth, colors, etc. you'll have to ask Jared, its up to him if he wants to reveal any secrets. I will just say that we fished between Lucerne and Anvil and used Shasta slingblades and lures.
Thanks again Jared for a wonderful weekend and the priceless mentoring!!!! Good luck in the tourney . . . slay 'em!
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Give me your address and I will send you my favorite two set up's from my company I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Or better yet look for my Grady White boat on the water and I will hand deliver them.
Jared Johnson aKa SOCKEYESLAYER
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Great report. Sounds like you guys put on quite an exercize class for the Koke. I need to get up here soon!!! Hey where does a guy get his hand on some Shasta gear?? (links, store, ?)
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Nearly all the local stores at the gorge carry Shasta, its at buckboard marina, lucerne marina, and most of the gas stations/stores in Manila. You can also get it at Sportsman's Warehouse, OR just PM Sockeyeslayer.
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Hey Don, Sportsmans as well as Kmart sells Shasta tackle as well. you can allso check out the web at shastatackle.com
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besides the ton of stores that carry it, i got some stuff from their website awhile back. they have a pretty good video on there too. [url "http://www.shastatackle.com/"]http://www.shastatackle.com/[/url]
good luck!
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Thanks guys. Over the years I've developed tunnel vission when it comes to tackle I know work and I tend look passed, around, or though something I'm not familar with. [crazy]
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I can say to you if you only allow that tunnel to get a little bit larger you will be very surprised at the new success that you will find. I will send you a P.M. with my favorite 4 set-up's that might change the way you think. I love helping those who want to help themselves!!!
Good luck Don
Jared Johnson Shasta Tackle
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could you send me that pm as well? i use shasta tackle, but im sure i can learn how to use it better. i asked a while ago about your new hoochies- what kind of hooks? where to get them? i checked the website and couldnt find them on their.
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I've never been one to ask for a lot of help in what endeavor I set my mind to. That however isnt saying I dont appreciate it when help or advice is give. So thanks in advance Jared and I'm sure I'll put it to good use..
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I am going to have to give it a try up at the gorge this year i have been practicing at porcupine for about a year and a half with the shasta tackle and have had some great results hopefully the same tacktics will work up there as well.
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] Sounds like a good trip,glad you caught some fish.shasta tackle really seems to be catching on at the gorge for the kokes.