How to Rig Hoochies for Kokanee

[@dar9713]

Grew up fishing kokanee on riffe lake! Will always be my favorite.

[@spiltmilt]

Those are Coho not Kokanee

[@boydblanchard3326]

I love fishing Odell Lake it's has long time fisher people and it's become a community - I stay all summer & many spend a month, some two months so again you know the folks fishing the lake with you and you are communicating and being social boat to boat and camp to camp

[@sfdvr2]

Excellent info on all videos,,, Starting to fish Lake Coeur d' Alene THANKYOU

[@scottrouwhorst881]

Nice

[@frankpiacentino9236]

Blue Masa on the Gunnison

[@SalmonKing52]

Favorite Kokanee lake huh? Boy that’s a tough one but if I had to choose I’d say Lake Samish in Whatcom County just South of Bellingham. Yet another great video. Every time you post a new video…I learn something new. I’ll turn 70 this year and I’m proof that you really can teach and old dog new tricks…lol Keep the videos coming please!

[@neverhomeguideservice]

Bullards Bar Reservoir California

[@billsquires5538]

Fort Spokane on lake Roosevelt.. been tying my own hoochies as per your videos. Seems the rainbows like them better than the Kokanee. Maybe there's no Kokanee in that area. Love and subscribe to your videos. You're a good man Tyler

[@spiltmilt]

More Kokanee from Lincoln on down

[@dantye8590]

Anderson ranch

[@djtlyingpossucks901]

Long lake Spokane. Great vid your a great teacher and fisherman.

[@martinbertsch6995]

thanks for all your videos, great job.

[@jonnymag74]

Do you ever have coupon codes for Paulina Peak Tackle

[@spiltmilt]

No I don't sorry.

[@davewilky2856]

Thanks for the great video my favorite Lake is shaver Lake California

[@spiltmilt]

Barb Koos is the winner!

[@GRENADE9820]

I really like the staggered hook set up going to have to try that going to Strawberry 🍓 in the morning my personal favorite

[@ronkeffer]

Wallow lake

[@SteveMorioka]

how do you keep the plastic beads from melting inside the Hoochie?

[@spiltmilt]

I’ve never had that issue

[@bobheffley5347]

My favorite lakes in eastern WA are Roosevelt and Loon. You provide awesome detailed information. Love your videos.

[@magwamagwa45110]

great video ,Anderson Ranch

[@markharris9764]

Lake Kokanee in Mason County. Thanks gor all the great info!

[@darrellwhitman5273]

Pathfinder...Wy

[@leonardmontez8182]

11 mile reservoir in Colorado my favorite Kokanee fishing hole

[@dats007]

Sammish

[@kyleanderson8300]

It was tough, very tough, Cavanaugh. Patterson is a very close, might surpass by summers end. Hopefully you are feeling better, and your videos are very informative. Learning a lot from you.

[@kenamatice282]

Love fishing Timothy now the size is better!! I love watching your videos. One thing I have started doing for spacing with the hoochies is put one bead up in the hoochie and a bobber stop between the bead and the hooks that way you can adjust how far the hooks are behind the hoochie (helps if the kokes are short biting)! Hope your health continues to get better and keep cranking out the videos.

[@bartribotta1118]

I fish mostly Lake Tahoe in calif, I am relatively new to your channel. Very good info and I really enjoy the comparisons you do

[@naimliss4488]

Have you tried using a treble hook for the trailer or stinger hook? That's what I use.

[@spiltmilt]

Yes I get better landing ratios with single hooks

[@jeremybinz9888]

Have you tried using a bobber stop and a bead for your hoochie bodies? That is how I rigged mine for Lake Stevens and Lake Cavanaugh

[@spiltmilt]

I've not but sounds like a great idea.

[@jeremybinz9888]

@@spiltmilt give it a shot. It allows you to adjust your rig without having to retie, especially on short strikes

[@knowzilla]

Do you need to tie on 2 hooks if the lake you fish does not allow bait?

[@spiltmilt]

You don’t need to but it can’t hurt

[@rexrill1666]

Have you tried circle hooks for kokanee rigs

[@spiltmilt]

No and wouldn’t think they would work

[@1969mckcar]

Lake Devereaux, Mason County as well. Glad you're out of the hospital. Hope to see you on the water again soon.

[@spiltmilt]

Thanks bud!

[@davewhitney6966]

Alder Lake out by Eatonville....22.5"

[@ryanhansberry5020]

You mentioned a “Jack of Diamonds” but didn’t show us one. Can you please comment back with a picture? Thank you.

[@spiltmilt]

www.rapala.com/luhr-jensen/trolling-accessories/lake-trolls/jack-o-diamonds-flex-i-troll-/Jack-O-Diamonds+Flex-i-Troll.html

[@ryanhansberry5020]

@@spiltmilt Thank you.

[@andrewg3724]

Lake Berryessa in northern California. Thanks for the videos, always learn a lot.

[@spineguy444]

I tried some wiggle blades placed the bill downward but the bill keeps turning up. Any ideas

[@spiltmilt]

That is how it is supposed to run.

[@spineguy444]

@@spiltmilt Thanks - all the pictures I see show the bill pointing down but haven't been able to see an in the water video. What about baits that have the bill molded inot the lure body

[@thomassteele8150]

Great video! Merwin

[@northerntribeoutdoors5938]

Lake Devereaux, Mason County. Thanks for the video!

[@medievalfoot]

do you like hoochies over wedding bands? which is a good overall?

[@spiltmilt]

I prefer hoochies or microhoochies over everything else.

[@the123maggie123]

Enjoy your videos and fishing for kokes on Lake Chelan.

[@angeliahaynes1654]

Pardee Lake will be our first Kokanee trip :)

[@holt8888]

shaver lake ca

[@FougereFamilyAdventures]

Another great video! Well done. Tyee Lake.

[@wsmgymwear]

very nice, I would like to try something other thank chartreuse and pink at Strawberry so I'll go with your suggestion, thanks for your insightful presentation,

[@returnofsid]

Would beads from a place like Michael's, or Hobby Lobby, work? I'm wanting to get into tying up my own Kokanee gear, after watching several of your videos on the topic. I'm wanting to tie hoochie and beaded spinner rigs. But, I'll be starting out on a tight budget. I'm just wondering, needing to buy several sizes, of varying colors, would buying from a hobby store be beneficial?

[@queefingallday]

Michael. I was worried about the beads too when I started tying up my own. But honestly look into 'Bobber stops'. Supper affordable and just all around easier to deal with. Less weight than beads too so it won't affect the action as much either.

[@waydegilbank2510]

I've enjoyed your videos , great detail, you seem to have valuable proven knowledge from experience please keep up the great job your doing I like fishing kalamalka lake in the beautiful okanagan valley of British Columbia Canada. Take care and God bless Wayde Gilbank

[@SVaya2018]

What about 15lb line? Downside to a bit heavier line? Thanks. Love the channel!!

[@spiltmilt]

Nothing wrong with 15 lb.

[@brianweems5138]

Cavanaugh

[@kyleanderson8300]

Patterson

[@MrJekern1015]

Strawberry, You gave some great info

[@eddiesebiz]

I'll be on Merwin Res.

[@Practice_makes_real]

Merwin. And are you using a surgeon's loop in lieu of a swivel to connect to the dodger?

[@spiltmilt]

Correct surgeon's loop.

[@beneggertsen8429]

Merwin Lake

[@MarkoAbo]

Hi Tyler! Great stuff as always. Can you run the Wiggle Hoochie 2 feet back of a Dodger for trout as well? Thought I'd try it for Henry Hagg Lake. Thanks Tyler! Fish on! Mark

[@spiltmilt]

Yes I recommend giving wiggle bills some space

[@Jake-sz2ij]

Thanks for the info man 🖒how are you feeling?

[@spiltmilt]

Slowly getting better. I actually got winded making this video. I feel so pathetic its frustrating. I can't wait to be back in the kayak.

[@roberthatfield2613]

Great video.....American Lake

[@rustyshackleford6341]

Merwin reservoir!!

[@scotth.5720]

What do you think about tying your 2 hooks with braid then putting on a mono leader? American lake, but Merwin is moving up in a hurry.

[@spiltmilt]

I've done that for Kokanee flies. Its works.

[@matthewgardner1238]

Question- if you’ve fished Oregon lakes for Kokanee what lake would be your “ go to” spot ? If you haven’t which might you recommend for a guy just getting started Kokanee fishing?

[@spiltmilt]

There are a lot of quality Kokanee lakes in Oregon. Wickiup for big fish. Green Peter has lots of fish. My favorite place in Lake Billy Chinook simply for the scenery, quality kokanee, and you can catch big Bull Trout too.

[@matthewgardner1238]

Thank you sir, glad your back and feeling better.

[@ryanlake6873]

Donner Lake

[@thekingassassin7992]

How important is it to run a double hook set up on your hoochies cause I have a bunch from Shasta tackle with just one hook?

[@spiltmilt]

I'd say pretty important for better landing ratios

[@BCAngler1]

Great Channel!! Glad I come across it and Subscribed! Im not too far from your neck of the woods, I fish Kootenay Lake here near Creston BC. Just got my fishing kayak, and am going to try your setups!! I havent caught my first KAyak trolling fish yet!

[@pappaktm]

That's so cool love your work I love to fish I like the green Smiley Blade with the mini hoochies peace out

[@sarahwalterfreire7672]

Angle lake

[@nvfishing2289]

Never actually caught a kokanee yet but ive always gone to Stampede Reservoir

[@christinewoolley4846]

Patterson. They aren't huge but they are plentiful. Plus, its the only lake I've caught kokanee on, but I've caught them both through the ice and trolling. Hard to believe there was almost 18" of ice on Patterson last week. Have you noticed any differences ice fishing when the ice is that thick?

[@inmotion81]

Union vally California

[@christianiverson3346]

Whiskeytown near Redding CA, excellent natural population

[@kevinwest4488]

smiley blades in motor oil seem to be an hard one to find...

[@kevinwest4488]

or they are always sold out...?

[@elliothungate9678]

Do I need to a weight, for the hoochies are light?! Anyone? Also, I am fishing in a river, not a still pond or lake.

[@patrickcaron8588]

When measuring leader for Kokanee hoochies, do you measure from the eye of the top hook or the bend of the bottom hook? Merwin!

[@spiltmilt]

Top of the hook

[@Icemoose48]

Buffalo Lake, all summer, every summer

[@charleszeigler5773]

Green Peter

[@UcranianoUKR]

I noticed some beads melt or react with the hoochie over time, any suggestions on that?

[@spiltmilt]

I haven't had that issue but you could always slide the hoochie up off the beads when storing them on leader spools to avoid contact.

[@joemagnani452]

Well the only lake I’ve caught Kokanee in is Lake Washington while trolling for coho so I guess Lake Washington.

[@Alex-qj7fw]

Tyler where are you? how are you doing? ARE YOU ALIVE?

[@billbarns2413]

WALLOWA LAKE

[@joelchang7545]

U ok man? Back?

[@paulmonaco1148]

MERWIN*MERWIN*MERWIN* Did I mention : MERWIN!!!!

[@hankdauley9111]

Paul Monaco Yup I haven't tried it

[@ericbrentstrand]

Lake Coeur dAlene in Idaho - Great job - keep it up !!!

[@salmonkiller2545]

American Lake

[@josebanales9514]

Great videos. I love fishing in a kayak and trolling for kokanee. Shaver Lake, California. José de Jesús Bañales.

[@jola6944]

Whats the best time to hit shever lake ?

[@cristophernostim9360]

Paulina Peak tackle . Yeah I ordered some stuff and the hoochies had the most beginner , generic and worst knots I ever had come in pre packaged gear . Sloppy .

[@stevepederson1736]

Cristopher Nostim that is sad to hear, when Brent had Paulina Peak Tackle his stuff was always first class, but as you probably know he sold out. Hopefully just a glitch in new management. I have caught a lot of fish on their tackle and need more stuff so I hope for NO problems !!

[@cristophernostim9360]

Steve Pederson it really surprised me because I have seriously never heard anything bad . I have always heard and read great reviews about Paulina Peak . Hope it gets cleared up .