My Essential Kokanee Equipment (Top 5)

[@kayinrolland]

My top essential piece of Koehn fishing equipment is this KZbin channel

[@spiltmilt]

Thank you!

[@chanceb954]

I completely agree that a pink hoochie is an essential lure not just for kokanee but for salmon and trout as well. A pink squid spinner is my best trolling lure by far for trout/kokanee

[@brotherbax4083]

Agreed. Pink hootchies have been the ticket to more trout in my kayak lately.

[@craigambroson2482]

My essential kokanee equipment has become notes from all the educational content you provide. Thanks!

[@rondeezy_thepancakeslayer1242]

I will say having a fish finder was a game changer. Even a cheaper one will get the job done, but like Tyler said, get used to it, play with the settings, become familiar with it. I went from having 3-5 fish 6 hour days to limiting out in like three hours.

[@billyharville7721]

Your depth chart has become essential equipment on my kayak. Thanks

[@spiltmilt]

For me too. It’s just provides so much more confidence for me

[@superdave9766]

Chrome shark weights or ball trolls. Most important to me though is my bead and blade boxes. I can produce as many of the hot lures that I need on any given trip. If you fish any lakes where tackle isn’t readily available, this is a must.

[@Todd_Father_]

Excellent timing! I was just getting ready to start my gear study/purchase.

[@adamsnyder9347]

Something I found really helpful for trolling on the tandem is a GPS bicycle computer which works in addition to the GPS fish finder so that both the captain and stoker (tandem bike terminology) know the trolling speed. An added benefit is I get all of the trip summary info like total mileage, average speed, route map, etc. Also a little plastic urinal from the drug store has come in handy a time or two.

[@dave8772]

What I’ve found to be essential is having a power source that allows me to constantly familiarize myself (i.e. play) with my Helix indoors. Sure, learning on the water happens, but I’ve learned a lot more in the comfort of my living room. Consequently, my ice shuttle never goes into storage.

[@boba-mg5md]

Haven't caught a koke yet but it will happen thx for all ur knowledge and help

[@kylemoulton5606]

bow mount remote control trolling motor, long handle net, slightly heavier rod to run 5-6oz weights when the fish are deep, fish finder/fish hawk, a bit of local knowledge of the water way you are fishing. ask people at the boat launch and they will tell you what to do and where to go, especially if your new.

[@L3Dhelpguide]

All similar except my works almost everywhere lure is the macks chartreuse and pink wedding ring with pink blade. If all else fails, it will work. Otherwise I'm running Paulina Peak wiggle hootchies or spinners behind the performance series dodgers

[@clarkfelt4098]

I start with “sunrise” micro hoochies as my go-to. I guess another essential gear for me is just patience. Never going to catch, but to learn and try my best. Limits quickly follow and skunk days appear much less

[@EdHeinlein]

I have been blessed to be able to afford the Garmin Live Scope sonar. I have found it invaluable for "watching" my underwater rigs, or more appropriately, how the fish are reacting to my underwater rigs! It quickly lets you know if what you are offering is what they want to take, or, also if they are in an active/inactive mindset. I typically use a down rigger, and I cannot tell you how many times I've had a fish on and would not have known it but for the LS! Seems some fish just like to go for the ride and don't bother putting up any resistance?

[@JoeKupillas]

With my motorized boat, the bow mount electric motor is essential. Bait with tuna scent is also on my list.

[@peteschendel6781]

I second that

[@jimmychesney7162]

This is really solid info!

[@macsmith2092]

I must be the exception. I have never had much luck with silicone hoochies of any color. I've almost always done better with inline spinners and different flies. Maybe it's just my reservoir

[@TGokou2001]

Loved your video on trolling depth w/ snap weights. Would you expect similar lb braid to run a lot deeper due to lower resistance and diameter?

[@spiltmilt]

Yes.

[@robbysmusic8507]

thank you so much for your help.

[@user-dd1rf6co3p]

Have you done a video on your fish finder settings? I also run a helix 7 and I just feel a little disappointed in its ability to locate fish compared to an older model of humminbird that I had. I think my settings might be a little off.

[@spiltmilt]

I basically run mine at factory settings with the sensitivity pushed up just a bit

[@hankschulz3683]

I enjoy all the tips you add to each video but I do have a serious question at Lake Merwin I have twice had a no fish caught day and while I at first thought it may have been a problem on my end this last trip confirmed what's going on both days when pulling the boat out at the launch I had a local say hey I only got one all day but then did you notice they raised or lowered the water level yesterday ? so seeing fish on the scope and trying every color combo I carry still no strikes but the fish are clearly there on the fish finder. any answers to this and has it ever happened to you ? Thanks From Hank the Tank

[@spiltmilt]

Yes water level changes can ruin the bite

[@moretime2fish]

Having a good fish finder is #1. But have you done a video on what trout and kokanee look like on the screen?

[@spiltmilt]

Yes right here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJKuaomvncSkrq8

[@moretime2fish]

@@spiltmilt Thank you!

[@moretime2fish]

@@spiltmilt Awesome. I learn a lot from you. Appreciate it!

[@aesthetic_mfr]

That dodgers got an interesting bend to it these days 🤓

[@edwin6709]

Have you tried spin fish and spin n glows? I’m wondering about the success rate for those. I’ll be testing them out next week.

[@spiltmilt]

They work but not as good as the stuff I use

[@jacobfulwiler9393]

What kind of camera and mic solution do you use?

[@daveengstrom9250]

How about a "Spilt Milt" Tee shirt. Isn't that essential?

[@andyhiebert1674]

Vances sockeye slammer. Unfortunately it is a single hook rig, so you loose more fish.

[@eddygarcia8814]

Will you be adding to the chart for deeper trolling depths?

[@spiltmilt]

Not in the near future. 95% of most Kokanee fisheries are less than 80’ deep

[@seansadventures-flyingtrav7901]

Make down rigger clips with weights

[@matttaylor9385]

"run the longest length that you can HANDLE." heh...