Winter Kokanee Fishing on Washington's Lake Merwin - Extended Cut

Don't put away the kokanee gear just because it's winter! NWF fishes Merwin Reservoir with Luke Hatfield. Merwin Reservoir is known for its quality kokanee. Lake Merwin is located in southwest Washington, roughly an hour's drive from Portland, Oregon. The guys discuss different wintertime fishing tips & techniques for kokanee on Merwin. A fun day of fishing!
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[@NWFishingSecrets]

I felt the pain when that nice one got away!!! Dang! Great job though though Mike. Let's collaborate sometime!

[@slick-rickh5458]

Have you ever been there??? I mean you gotta catch n cook it soon... 😁👍🏻

[@paulmonaco1148]

Here is my Merry Christmas gift to all of the viewers. Watch 5:47 PLASTIC gloves under the wool gloves!!! The S E C R E T is out!!! I've watched this video over, and over and just picked that up. it pays to look for the L I T T L E things, that can make all of the difference. THANKS Boys.

[@joro9758]

Great video! This got me excited! Was this footage shot last winter, or this fall?

[@jamesfishfish9099]

I have some of my pro rigs I would like to show you there kokanee go getters

[@Ticeracing33]

What month starts the winter fishing when they say winter fishing?

[@paulmonaco1148]

I LOVE fishing Merwin, and it always start off GREAT for me. I launch my boat just LIKE you guys, and pull away from the dock just LIKE you guys. B U T... That's the last time that things are the same. I have a different outcome many times... LOL. I'm guilty of UNINTENTIONAL CONSERVATION. I believe that I belong to a CLUB that not many brag about... hahahaha. Luke, I met you at the Sportsman Show in BOB'S booth several years back. You told me to look you up on Facebook, well it took (3)yrs to get here. I'm a dinosaur at most online adventures. I did click on your FB page to be FRIENDED, and I look forward to gathering a couple S E C R E T S of how to BETTER fish Merwin. WINK * WINK * WINK *

[@HelloHi-zw9gj]

What lures do you use?

[@paulmonaco1148]

@@HelloHi-zw9gj The same as everyone, Arrow Flash * Pink Wiggle Hoochie * Bloody Tuna Corn * (4) Scotty electric DR's * Ulterra bow mnt *Minn Kota * 19' North River w/90 / 8 Yamaha's TR-1 GOLD 0.8 - 1.4 mph. Did I miss anything? LOL.

[@HelloHi-zw9gj]

@@paulmonaco1148 should I go with mini or a regular hoochie? Also UV or no?

[@paulmonaco1148]

@@HelloHi-zw9gj Start with MINI and GLOW or UV both work, but in the Spring you need a set-back of at least 150' to 225' as they are boat shy. When the bite turns and they become aggressive the WIGGLE hoochie will get their attention. Also a simple size 10 -12 Spin-N-Glow tipped with tuna flavor corn can be very effective. Tight Lines. ;-)

[@jamesfishfish9099]

All kokanee go up the streams and spond