dodgor info

[walleyed]

Would any body out there willing to share how they fish dodgors? The only way I know is with a down riger and mine is out of commission.
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[bkidder]

obviously a downrigger is the most precise way to fish dodgers. but, since you dont have that option you could flatline dodgers, use lead line, or even use trolling sinkers.(a few feet in front of the dodger) all of these methods can get you fish, but it can be tough to know for certain what depth you are fishing. (and consistently get back there) just experiment and see what happens. what are you fishing for?
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[walleyed]

We are trying for; Koks, Bass, and macks. I thought that I would use a reel with a line counter and long line. For smalleys I plan to throw crank bates and jigs. For the macks we will go deep leaded line with large flat fish. If that doesn't work. We will try large jigs. (Time permeating)
All comments will de appreciated.
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[bkidder]

you may need to add a trolling sinker with the leaded line to get deep enough for kokes. you definately will need to add weight to get deep enough for macs. lead line, in my experience, kind of maxes out around 40 or so feet deep. but, maybe thats just my rig? i'd add some weight to it.

you shouldnt have any trouble running dodgers off of a lead line rig. id use a 10 foot flourocarbon or mono leader when fishing for kokes. they seem to be somewhat wary of colored lines. are you going to be fishing the gorge? how much experience do you have there? there are tons of people who im sure will be willing to give you great info here! take care, bkidder
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[walleyed]

Thanks for the help. We will be fishing the Gorge. We will be camping at anvil draw.
My last trip to the george was about ten years ago, we camped at mustang ridge,it burned up rirht after that.
To answer your question I don't have experianse in Wyoming end of the Gorge.
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[bkidder]

the wyoming side can be pretty awesome! have you ever tried shasta sling blade dodgers? they work great for the kokes up there. check them out at [url "http://www.shastatackle.com"]www.shastatackle.com[/url] sportsmans warehouse has a ton of their products and they work great. pm me if you would like to know what rigs i personally use. (color combinations and such)

when are you going up?
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