Trophy Kokanee: Lake Roosevelt [4 lb Kokanee!!!]

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Lake Roosevelt's Kokanee fishery is back on the upswing and we may just see the state record fall this year. It took me a couple days of tough kayak fishing on the big lake to find my two fish limit of these massive landlocked Sockeye.
Thanks for watching!

[@c-dro670]

Wow! these Kokanee are bigger than a lot of Coho Salmon I caught in the green river this year lol

[@isaach.3996]

agreed!

[@DrewsOnFirst]

Hard to believe that second kokanee is only 4 lbs! I would have believed 6 without a second thought. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@jackcosta1050]

Awesome content as usual. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@TacomaSteelhead]

Awesome Tyler!!

[@the123maggie123]

Another great content video. Thank you,

[@kylemcteague558]

Crazy awesome video Tyler! Wonderful fish as well. Love it!

[@JenkinsB]

So sick man, you're on fire with the vids!!!!!

[@tyleralbrecht1931]

Incredible day on the water! Congratulations on two fantastic kokes.

[@PacificNorthwestBowhunting]

Gorgeous fish! Loving your channel and learning a lot about the nuances of Kokanee. Thanks for info!

[@brucekrueger7982]

Great fishing on that lake love it great job

[@ryanbdykes]

This is going to be a great video.

[@boattothebelly]

Had to watch this again to give me the positive mojo to go catch them this weekend!! Caught my first Koke there last January. Back at it again!!

[@boattothebelly]

Didn’t catch any kokes but the trout we on the bite 2 of the three days.

[@yonggi5767]

Great content and great video. Keep up the good work.

[@ilovmydroid]

I live in Washington and am working on getting a kayak. You are in one of the groups I'm in and fell in love with your photos/editing. Keep it up. Can't wait to be out there too

[@dcjordan5150]

Congrats on those Kokanee...

[@yakhusker5914]

All I needed was some inspiration! I’ve been to that area 4 times and still haven’t caught the elusive “silver bullet”. Rainbows I can catch no problem. I know it’ll happen this summer. Thanks for the great video for the envious fisherman like myself!!!

[@spiltmilt]

Hope you can make it happen!

[@elbrus65]

Heck yeah we enjoyed it !!! Man that's the size of sockeye...Thank you for the video my friend!

[@irwintyler9357]

Watched it twice great job

[@curtisyoungren3531]

Great video! I bet those fish are extra hard to land in kayak trying to net solo. Those are some absolute slabs!

[@ottergrotto5850]

Nice job! Quality kokes on Roosevelt. I need to get back over there....

[@garyroenicke2102]

Wow, two Trophy Kokes, Great Video

[@davidcrowson4745]

Great job 👍

[@ricksoutdooradventures5250]

Another Great Video Tyler. You were lookin' a little nervous about hooking into a 2nd one. But BANG !!! You got home early enough....6pm would have been OK too. LOL

[@wicklinelarry7450]

Best Kokanee videos on KZbin

[@daveengstrom9250]

That looks like a LOT of fun.

[@northwestoutsiderz]

Very good looking fish. I wish I could fish it. But I live like 6-8hrs away. Great video and info keep it up.

[@timschwarze4842]

Looking forward to it, also.

[@fishnfly_pnw9198]

Tyler this could be your "piece de resistance". June 12 can't come soon enough. Looking forward to it.

[@osheaoutdoorspnw]

Can't wait!

[@BC-ue3ku]

Awesome video and incredible kokes! Good thing you brought the big boy net with you :)

[@spiltmilt]

I need that big net. I get stabby with all that adraneline

[@Andrew-zp6yq]

great video!

[@WhatUpDoe1000]

Amazing video. Youre by far the best kayak kokanee fisherman on youtube in terms of entertaining videos. The bite from that 2nd big kokanee was insane. Rod just bent straight back. Awesome!

[@spiltmilt]

Gets your heart pumping for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@cask8553]

Congrats on the trophy!!

[@spiltmilt]

Thank you!

[@spiltmilt]

Be sure and join in the chat box tomorrow during the premier and mash down that subscribe button!

[@jamesblake2294]

Tyler common up to the Cariboo Region of BC. Bridge and Deka Lake consistently produce 20 inchers.

[@spiltmilt]

Yes its on my hit list as well Kalamalka

[@billyharville7721]

Awesome video! Tyler, would you please do a video breaking down this fishery with times of year and access points. Your video breaking down the Lake Chelan fishery was excellent and will help planning trips to that lake.

[@codygray7791]

Awesome! I'm shortening my leaders next I go. Thanks!

[@fishgrubblades9835]

Nice video 👍

[@reedmoon3630]

I wish someone would give inside tips like this about lakes in Idaho

[@morepnw2396]

can’t wait

[@matthiasogrinc5951]

Sweet video

[@andrewbeach1685]

The Kokanee Whisper says, "I need fresh air, exercise and vitamin D"

[@jonlobello7151]

I want to catch one these the spring of '22 when I'm finally living out there.

[@casjr99]

I'd like to tag along time permit. Great catch!

[@howieb253]

I been waiting to see how it is there i want to go fishing there

[@speedingsemi3409]

1st fish you missed right out of Cresent Was a koaknee, hard to keep those jumpers connected, luckily now that are all 200 ft deep in the middle by the dam, by the time we reel them to the surface they are ready for the net, some nice 4.5 and 5.45 fish yesterday me and my wife, took 2 guys out at 6:30 am when coming back in they were shore fishing, fished till 10am to fill thier limits included 8 bows biggest 6 lbs

[@spiltmilt]

Wow 200' deep! Guess I won't be fishing those with droppers... lol!

[@bruced1429]

some of those large Kokanee go right up to the Keenlyside Dam In British Columbia. I have caught them in late Feb,early March . The limit in BC on the Columbia river is 15.

[@jacobzirkle9153]

It would be awesome if you could give us a end of day recap of troll speed, weight, and depth

[@boba-mg5md]

Thanks Tyler

[@jamesblake2294]

Lone Butte Sporting goods in the heart of the Cariboo is very helpful with ice off dates and what gear/ locations are hot.

[@troutwardbound]

I may have just become the ten thousandth sub!

[@dougsparks66]

dang you need a rear-view mirror so you don't miss those jumps! Nice!!

[@ericnave4547]

Awesome video, I love watching them pin the rod when they hit. Are they right on the surface? It didn’t look like you had any weight clipped on. Thanks for sharing.

[@spiltmilt]

Yes they are surface feeding but water temps are pushing 60 so they will drop soon

[@rgseattle5329]

Great video! Any guidance on how you are curing the corn?

[@spiltmilt]

White shoepeg corn, drained, 1 tbsp kosher salt, one can worth of tuna oil. That's it

[@brytonblake4646]

What measuring board is that? I've been looking for a good one for my kayak, I have been binge-watching your videos and am excited for ice off here in Utah so I can go chase some kokes!

[@waydegilbank2510]

It's to bad you weren't as cute as me then we wouldn't hear oh it's just a rainbow . Haha haha now injoy the day the Lord has given to you . And take what you've been blessed with . Hahaha great videos buddy injoy your shows extremely educational and love your photography and vidoes take care love one another and may the God of Abraham Issaac and Jacob bless you because he has me already with you. My regards to your family and your chickens

[@fishingthe509]

8:30 my wife: wtf are you watching. Lmao EPIC VIDEO!!!!!

[@spiltmilt]

Big Kokanee in the net is much better than sex.

[@algomaspur]

Great video Tyler! Question: was the leader that broke tied by you or the factory? I am always suspect of any factory tied leader. Thanks.

[@spiltmilt]

I tied it. My fault.

[@jackmanjackman658]

When you reference HOT spots on Lake Roosevelt what areas are you referring too? Thanks as always

[@jonlobello7151]

Hopefully it's still good that year in Lake Roosevelt.

[@spiltmilt]

Things are looking good for 2021. You just never know with this lake.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Great video Tyler. Since I have gotten more interested in Kokanee fishing...bin catching up on your videos. Though I do have a question... Is there another way to preserve Kokanee other than smoking them? I Don't have a smoker.

[@spiltmilt]

We can our Kokanee and it is delicious

[@Eric-gi9kg]

@@spiltmilt Do you follow a specific recipe?

[@junglelogik]

Dude! My wife thought I was watching porn! A bunch of heavy breathing and come on big girl! She was right! Fish porn.. awesome and inspiring videos thanks

[@spiltmilt]

LOL! Yeah the adrenal glands got going when that big Kokanee came out front under the kayak.

[@scottrouwhorst881]

Nice

[@tombee4536]

Hey brother what fishfinder do you use/recommend for kayaks. You inspired me to get a kayak thanks

[@spiltmilt]

I recommend either the Helix 5 G2 series from Humminbird or the Garmin Striker Series.

[@HighRangeHunting]

Great video! How much line are you letting out on Roosevelt...And how much weight are you using to sink it. Keep up the great videos.

[@spiltmilt]

100', no lead

[@HighRangeHunting]

@@spiltmilt so you were just running pretty much "top water" nothing to make it sink! that's great!

[@ilovmydroid]

Awesome video

[@spiltmilt]

Thanks!

[@waydespiegelberg531]

Question! I just subscribed to your channel recently and was curious as to which boat ramp were you closest to I looked on the map. Roosevelt is a Big Lake this is the 4lb kokanee video

[@spiltmilt]

Southern end of the lake Spring Canyon and Crescent Bay are good choices

[@Desert_Fawks]

i lived here all my life and didn't know they were here lol

[@stormyoutdoors4845]

👊

[@timross7046]

I,ve just started on kokanee . The lake I've been fishing has many in the 17 - 19 inch range but the only time I can catch them is first 2 hours of sunlight . Any suggestions for the rest of the day ?

[@spiltmilt]

Are fishing deeper as the day progresses?

[@t.j.watson7544]

Do u not bonk your fish and bleed them when u catch them ? Those are some beautys man 👌🏼 nicely done 👍🏼

[@spiltmilt]

Yes bonk and bleed all salmonids

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

Spilt Milt Productions bleed them bonk. Let’s the heart pump out the blood before it dies. I rip the gills with my finger and then bonk. I’m sure it doesn’t really mater though lol. Those Kokanee are as big as some kasilof river Alaska sockeye. And they haven’t even went to salt. Kenai river they average larger though. Catch some in the mid to high teens on some years.

[@captainron9136]

That looks like a nice rod and reel combo with the left hand retrieve line counter. What model are Rod and reel?

[@spiltmilt]

The rod is a Santiam Kokanee rod bit.ly/30xH6r5 and the reel is a Daiwa Lexa 100 LC

[@captainron9136]

Spilt Milt Productions, thanks, has the rod got enough back bone to troll with some weight attached?

[@chuckcelestine6558]

Hi, I love the video. Would you be willing to share some gear and speed tips? I live in Maple Valley and I'd like to try this. Thanks!

[@spiltmilt]

I have many videos that cover the basics of Kokanee fishing kzbin.info/aero/PLYyQnTXKKDtedFBuyfx9TET3t7flsIrYr

[@chuckcelestine6558]

@@spiltmilt perfect! Did I see you at Rufus Woods this past Friday?

[@spiltmilt]

Yes you did!

[@chuckcelestine6558]

@@spiltmilt That's awesome man! We saw two fish caught by you and Austin Moser. The funny thing is I thought you looked familiar and I didn't know I was a subscriber until I got back home to Maple Valley😆. Maybe I'll get to chat with you next time. Keep em coming bro, you do a great job✌🏾

[@alexanderjamesINC]

Are you tipping your trolling hooks/spoon with roe? What roe type?

[@spiltmilt]

I use corn

[@erikmikado6103]

Love your videos I'm getting a passport 12 in a couple of months There is a premium kokanee lake right by me, could you elaborate on this set up please? Rod action, main line, weight of the rig and trolling speed? Thank you

[@spiltmilt]

Light, 10 lb, no weight, 1.5 mph. Be sure and check out all my other Kokanee videos I have a ton that cover basic techniques

[@erikmikado6103]

@@spiltmilt oh l been watching you all the time, thanks for the info! I'll let you know how it goes in a couple of months

[@tylerkellismith]

What kayak are you fishing out of? I've seen a lot if your videos and you used to fish out of a hobie, why the switch?

[@spiltmilt]

Old Town Topwater 120 PDL. I like the hands free reverse, more stable, more space, cockpit is laid out better for fishing and filming (e.g. I never lose stuff under my seat like do with Hobie), and better warranty.

[@boba-mg5md]

Tyler have u encountered any kokanee above kettle river on Roseavelt?

[@spiltmilt]

No but radio tracking studies have found Kokanee moving up that way in the fall

[@markwhitlock2427]

Nice. Did you put in at Spring Canyon?

[@spiltmilt]

Crescent Bay

[@munjuliank]

Hi! Was thinking about buying that blue rod you helped engineer (design?), but I noticed you've got a red rod this year. Don't know if it's a sponsorship, but think you could tell me which rod and reel combo has been successful for you in Washington?

[@spiltmilt]

The Swate "blue" rod is more suited to smaller Kokanee 16" of less. For the bigger fish I prefer Santiam fishing rods featured in this video.

[@jrbedkeroa2345]

What month did you go for this video?

[@stowperro]

It didn't look like you were using any weight? Is that true? BTW awesome catch.

[@spiltmilt]

Yup they feed near the surface in the spring

[@ntc3gtr]

What was the Flavor for the Day?

[@lawrenceblue8207]

I am curious if the Kokane is planted every year from WDFW or the tribal I guess they do not spawn in the creeks that join Lake Roosevelt?

[@spiltmilt]

All of the fish I catch are wild. Never caught a hatchery Kokanee in that lake

[@djregius]

Do you ever get the second rig stuck on the bottom when you stop to fight or net a fish?

[@spiltmilt]

No because I generally keep moving or bring the other gear in

[@dgvern]

Hey Tyler, which reel is your favorite that tica or the diawa

[@spiltmilt]

For now the Daiwa Lexa is but there might be a new contender in town kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ3cqJuMmbmqfas

[@chadglover3455]

What are your favorite months to target Kokanee on Roosevelt?

[@tedted2388]

Can you please link your rod holders? Great video.

[@spiltmilt]

You can save 10% on the RAM website by using the code "HICKS21" RAM Rod HD Rod Holder: www.rammount.com/part/RAP-433-421 RAM Extension Arm: www.rammount.com/part/RAP-114-APB2U.

[@tedted2388]

Thank you!!

[@georgekelley5852]

What day were you there? I was there May 31 and June 1 fishing that bay. We hooked a few rainbows but no Kokanee

[@spiltmilt]

June 5

[@georgekelley5852]

@@spiltmilt Well I'll definitely be headed back there. I've binge watched your videos since finding them, and thoroughly enjoyed them.

[@lawrenceblue8207]

I am curious, what Month are you fishing for Kokanee in Lake Roosevelt?

[@spiltmilt]

April until July

[@kurzhaarguy]

I don't see you using downrigging or planers. How are you keeping depth consistently? Just the dodger and speed control?

[@spiltmilt]

I use dropper rigs kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2rbk2l4d9d5h5I

[@adriangarciafishing7498]

Where do you launch at I'm just getting into kokanee fishing and I'm looking for a place to start thx

[@spiltmilt]

Depends on the time of year but Spring Canyon is the best place to launch on the lower lake.

[@adriangarciafishing7498]

@@spiltmilt well I guess this time of year haha OK thx I'll try that place

[@timross7046]

Was you using lead line and how many colors to get how deep ?

[@spiltmilt]

No leaded line. Just flat lined 100' behind the kayak

[@stonibaloni]

Not using the swates because you’re not using weight or just felt like switching it up? I just ordered the blue back. Did you ever use 4oz on the blue backs or only go as high as 3 to get to depth?

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

I’m sure it has to do with his trolling speed and depth the fish are feeding at and thermocline

[@spiltmilt]

1. I'm not using the Swate Bluebacks as they are underpowered for these big fish. 2. I would not run more than 2 or 3 oz on the Blueback. 3. I don't run Swate rods anymore because I disagree with how that company treats its employees.

[@stonibaloni]

Ah damn, wish I would have known earlier. Ordered it because I am new to Kokanee and was trying to emulate your formula. Thanks for all the videos, can’t wait to get out next weekend.

[@spiltmilt]

No worries they are great rods and won't let you down.

[@bReNdA-zb4dj]

4 days 😭

[@sov19871987]

They don't have hatchery Kokanee anymore, they ended that program, so all you get is unclipped ones.

[@spiltmilt]

Yes I know but this video is several years old

[@1trekker2]

Great video! Do you ever troll backwards on your kayak? I've been doing that on my Hobie and it seems like it is much easier to see the strikes and fight the fish this way. I've even used a bike mirror on my glasses to watch what is happening behind me and avoid getting in anyone's way.

[@spiltmilt]

Sometimes especially when fly fishing but in combat fisheries such as Lake Roosevelt or the Columbia forward is the only real option.

[@dallaswood4117]

You need to hit up flaming gorge caught my first Kokanee with two friends the other day er limited out average size twenty inch they’re huge

[@makapa2u]

Any fish on is better then nothing 😆

[@PacificNWfishingadventures]

Question, what cooler do you use?

[@spiltmilt]

Kayak cooler/fish bags that I really enjoy have always been elusive. For Kokanee I use a Performance Fishing Gear cooler bag from Columbia but they no longer make it so I am still in the lurch on what's next.

[@PacificNWfishingadventures]

@@spiltmilt Thank you for replying.

[@VYKme]

What rig setup do you use?

[@spiltmilt]

Dodgers and small hoochies or microshrimp