Go To Lures & Dodgers for Sockeye Salmon (Brewster, Baker, & Wenatchee)

[@nelligekim]

My girlfriend and I have been having a great time catching Kokanee. Thanks for all the helpful info you and your channel provide!

[@spiltmilt]

That's awesome. Glad to hear you are having success and sharing those experiences together.

[@L-ct3wo]

Going to be my first year going to Brewster. thank you for giving us the knowledge to succeed!!

[@thomassmestead9905]

Even on Baker Lake, I go heavier on the rod(s). Simply because as you noted, the fish are "squirrely" and you are working in a "fleet situation" with dozens of boats fishing.

[@davidwilliams3643]

Thanks for answering my questions. The logistics of getting out fishing are hard… so I need to do my homework to get the most out of the limited time.

[@jackbaskin371]

Around 40 years ago, my Brother took me to Lake Wenatchee for some Sockeye. when we got set up there was only a single red hook on the line. No bait, no nothing but that single red hook. I asked him if this is really how we are going to spent our day, dragging around an empty hook, he said wait for it. Wasn't long before I was a believer. That was fun, no having to worry about bait or anything, just take the hook out of the fish and throw in back in the water.

[@youraveragefishkeeper]

I just got my riggs tied up. Orange, florescence pink, light pink. Pink/Glow hoochies with variations of plain, smile blades, and spinner blades. I’m excited. I got the 22-24 reserved for camp but I might have to sneak in a day trip or two before that.

[@thesampo]

I caught my first Sockeye today in Tri Cities. Love the videos.

[@Stittsy1963]

Thank you once again for your time to make this video. It's very informative and helps me better prepare myself for my next fishing trip!

[@jessetharp6319]

I am so stoked to head to baker this year. Thanks for the video!

[@scottkennedy1089]

As always, thank you very much for your insight and knowledge.

[@Girthology]

Would you consider doing a video on Maxkinaw? I know you primarily focus on salmon, but looking at chasing some lake trout at Bear Lake and could use your expertise. Thanks so much for what you do for the community.

[@PavlusAdventures]

Hey I got a decent video showing how to catch Mackinaw. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmSypIR9hpunatksi=3oKLa3WgLzsFg0XG But that’s at lake Chelan hope that helps.

[@vitpav777]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmSypIR9hpunatksi=3oKLa3WgLzsFg0XG

[@asully70]

Diminutive, great word but I definitely had to google that one 😂.

[@NickGrubich-je9xk]

My question, for years cow bells( pop gear) was the landlocked salmon go to. Do a rod challenge between old and new gear ( dodger). Thanks for your contact. You could even do that on the

[@blakejacobsonV]

Love ur channel! We actually got tangled with u last year @ Baker lol

[@spiltmilt]

Oops sorry!

[@blakejacobsonV]

@@spiltmilt Nah bro u good it was funny I looked over and seen you and was like wtf cause I always watch your vids, it was probaly more our fault than yours lol, wasn’t a big deal just funny to see you!😂

[@OLC_Fishing]

Hey there i appreciate and love this type of content. Anywah you can make one loke this for fall king salmon for wanapum dam/ vantage area for trolling by any chance this was a home run on the video 📹 😊

[@fiskeistockholmsweden3904]

goooood

[@arlanjohnson8841]

When you mention leader length, where are you measuring? From the beginning of the bead chain all the way to the end of the hooks, or what?

[@tomherrick2043]

Hey, Tyler. I live in Gold Beach at the mouth of the Rogue River in Oregon. Our local tackle shop promotes a salmon rig 'for the lower Rogue River'. It's much more complicated than the one(s) you have shown on your channel. Question is whether rigs really need to be 'designed' for a particular location of return. I like simplicity, but would also like to catch one. Another KZbinr has been successful with Blue Fox spinner jigs elsewhere in the state. My wife and her sister both caught nice Chinooks when we were out with a reputable guide (and friends) using a fairly complicated rig while my brother-in-law came home empty-handed. We're ready to get out there on our kayaks to see what we can do. Suggestion? Go with local or keep it simple? All the best, Tom

[@spiltmilt]

Always go local unless the locals aren't catching

[@lukebronstein9617]

Do you actually have pheasants or is he a wild one? I used to raise jumbo ringnecks, they were alot of fun.

[@spiltmilt]

Wild

[@ClintFredenberg]

As always thanks for the good info. I noticed that you are using bead chains on your lure leaders. Are you doing that now on your kokanee set ups as well?

[@spiltmilt]

Not yet

[@Jordan-bz6nb]

Are you going to come back over to baker this year? The best tim is within the first 2 weeks

[@spiltmilt]

No I don’t have the time this year

[@mark12208]

Tyler how does one differentiate a large Kokanee from a small sockeye?

[@brianb.3670]

Hey bud, what if I was going to go troll around on the Columbia by Troutdale what would you use fishing from a kayak for Coho?

[@arlanjohnson8841]

While trolling for sockeye we can see fish on the depth finder swimming with the gear but won’t bite no matter what we did, left or right turns, sped up or slowed down but still no takers. What would you recommend doing?

[@spiltmilt]

Change your gear up. Try different leader lengths.

[@abeabe9000]

How can I catch sockeye from shore ? I want to try at the Wanapum dam area

[@Fortnite_kid_2]

What time do you recommend best to fish? And any tips to catch salmon 10 feet from bank? Thank you for your videos!!

[@spiltmilt]

Morning before the sunrise. No bank opportunities I’m aware of

[@Fortnite_kid_2]

@@spiltmilt oh there are so many salmon out here from Hanford reach area up to vantage area, Bank fishing is allowed they just won’t bite. You can see them from the bank any tips?

[@spiltmilt]

I have no idea aside from plunking which works on the lower Columbia

[@MyExRebirth]

Tyler, I see a lot of anglers using duo locks on their leaders or before the bumper on the braid. I personally use snap swivels, but wondering if using duo locks has any advantages or specific reasons other than being a bit cheaper?

[@spiltmilt]

Swivels are fine.

[@fletchercarson8277]

Hey what kind of tape did you use on the dodger for the pink circles

[@BobCurran-k4i]

Looks like no barbs in brewster pool this year

[@spiltmilt]

Incorrect

[@Mason-rm3gb]

Was looking at the Bonneville dam fish counts. About 32000 fish passed today, 448014 total. How far into the run do you think we are? Love the content. Thanks for the tips.

[@spiltmilt]

My guess is we are passed the peaked but not by much. I def feel the fish came earlier this year due to lower flows.

[@cc_inl2548]

Have you done a similar video that isn't specific to Brewster, but what you do in other lakes?

[@spiltmilt]

This isn’t specific to Brewster. It applies to Baker and Wenatchee

[@cc_inl2548]

@@spiltmilt Thanks. It just seemed like you were using some smaller blades for other places you've chased kokanee, which is why I was asking the question. Appreciate all the help.

[@spiltmilt]

This video is about sea run Sockeye not Kokanee

[@cc_inl2548]

@@spiltmilt I'm showing my ignorance! :) Thanks again for the guidance. Appreciate all you share.

[@KateLeffel]

Will 2/0 luhr Jensen herring dodgers that are 5 3/4" work or should I find something a little larger for this fishery?

[@spiltmilt]

2/0 will work fine

[@seththompson4559]

@@spiltmilt Silver Horde makes a #0 dodger which is similar to the old Luhr Jensen size 1. Sportco carries them.

[@Fishing_Rod_Engineer]

Have you tried a 360 flasher with the hoochie or spinner rig for sockeye?

[@spiltmilt]

Yes I discuss that specifically in the video

[@nathan2003]

Any recommendations for lodging/camping in the general Brewster region? I’ve found a few motels in Omak that look fairly sketchy

[@spiltmilt]

Pateros has a decent hotel and their is a Best Western in Omak. There are also some decent hotels in Chelan as well. Otherwise AirBnb might be another option

[@justinwagner6216]

Has WDFW posted the closure rule for kings? I've been trying to find it off and on today with no luck.

[@spiltmilt]

Its in the 2025/25 regs book.

[@justinwagner6216]

@@spiltmilt thank you. I forgot that the rule book starts well after open water season starts.

[@outfishing6934]

When you launched at Wenatchee did you go from Glacier or State Park. If Glacier can you get a kayak trailer to the water or do you have to cart the kayak to the water?

[@spiltmilt]

Glacier

[@outfishing6934]

@@spiltmilt will I need a cart at glacier or can I back my kayak trailer down to the water.

[@spiltmilt]

U can back it down

[@bHayami]

Have you gone to baker lake during the week? Was it more tolerable midweek or similar to weekend boat traffic?

[@spiltmilt]

It’s busy pretty much everyday

[@daltonstetz6809]

Hey Spilt, heading to Chelan (finally) tonight. Do you think the kokes are still in between the white and red roofs or do you think they’ve migrated? Thank you!!

[@spiltmilt]

I’ve heard good reports between the red and blue roofs and near Wapato Point

[@daltonstetz6809]

@@spiltmilt perfect! Thank you! Got a campground there for the weekend! Always grateful for all of your help!!

[@robertbailey7511]

I run "king" rods. *Proceeds to lift up an ocean bottom fishing rod.

[@spiltmilt]

It's a Shimano Trevala jigging rod but light power. Its actually a great all around salmon, tuna, and bottomfish rod. Too each their own plus its short which makes netting easy on the kayak,

[@keithjohnson-c6b]

Looks like you need to put a little weight on in preparation for the ice fishing season !

[@spiltmilt]

Ha I’m hoping to dump 10 more for a race in the fall. It’s gonna be tough winter on the ice 🥶

[@bobcall2429]

what did you use for leader material,

[@spiltmilt]

Mono

[@Willie-mo8kl]

Did they close the Columbia?

[@spiltmilt]

Below Tri-cities only

[@j-swizzyswoll8000]

I heard you buy wd-40 by the case...🫣

[@spiltmilt]

I don't even know what this means?

[@j-swizzyswoll8000]

I was kidding. People used to say that if you spray wd-40 on your lures and flashers youd catch more fish.