Post By: kokee Posted: 12/17/2011 7:44:58 PM Points: 603
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hit clear creek res today , got there around 8:30 setup in 40 fow , had afew come threw and me and brother each got 1 koke , then we moved and found the motherload , we each got our limit of smaller silver kokes , also caught some trout mixed in with the salmon , had the jigging machine running and it kept the schools around us , bite died off around 12:30 and we packed up and left
Reply by: ducati Posted: 12/19/2011 6:18:06 AM Points: 2295
You certainly live up to your name very nice!! I love that area, very peaceful and beautiful. I can't remember the exact name of the things, ( it's early) but do you use a jigging machine to call them into the area and hold them? The reason I ask is because I am not a big koke fisherman and when I get into a few of them it is usually by luck. I went out to a known koke spot on 11 Mile and had moderate luck when a group of fisherman arrived and invited me to fish with them and there jigging machine, holy c@%p that thing made all the difference in the world, I couldn't take advantage of my second rod stamp..lol.
Reply by: kokee Posted: 12/19/2011 6:54:26 AM Points: 603
yeah it makes a big difference in holding kokanee schools , it brings them and they hang in the area , my vex was like a christmas tree for over two hours , we had huge schools of kokanee under us
Hey Kokee - I've been ice fishing a long time and have never had any luck with the salmon. Was wondering if you could give a few pointers as I am planning on hitting Clear Creek in late January for a couple days. I use the usual trout stuff - Trout Traps/Stingers, Paddle Bugs, Micro Tubes, Rat Finkees, etc - were you using some hardware (Swedish Pimples, KastMasters) when you target the salmon or the plastics? I'd really appreciate any tips you would be willing to share - I do have a windshield wiper jigging machine along with some electronics (Showdown) - I'm just not clear on the actual presentation itself for the kokes. Anything would be appreciated. thanks!
Nate has an ice fishing school for kokes every year. I think this year it is on Feb 10/11 or so. If you want to learn the details of the fish and the fishing methods, this is where to go. I'm signed up already.
Reply by: kokee Posted: 1/10/2012 5:23:46 PM Points: 603
springs , fish 34 to 38 fow , the kokes are down about 15 to 25 feet , ive been useing a pink pimple with a waxie , the kokes are small 10 to 14 inchers , smll pink jigs work also , but most of the fish want the bait moveing and hit the spoon after being stoped , good luck to you
Thanks Kokee - the advice is most appreciated!!! It would be a fun change of pace to get some salmon - sounds like they run the same size as most of the trout in Clear Creek. I'll find that depth and set up shop - and then work it from there. Thanks, again for the guidance.
Kokee Next time you have a class you need to sign me up! I caught one koke in my life and it was pure luck.Fished platoro fished all day and only caught the one.
well done sir! what color jigs they most interested in, and does addin some meat to the jug hurt? ive still nver caught a koke, been up in leadville for 4 years
Reply by: kokee Posted: 2/11/2012 9:35:47 PM Points: 603
kokes like pink and orange the most , use swedish pimples , their is plenty of kokes in clear creek , its best to fish in the deeper water and use a vexilar to find schools , it also helps to have a jigging machine , but you can get them without one , i like to fish around 40 fow at clear creek and the kokes usually are 15 to 25 feet down , i dont do classes lol , but i will give pointers to help people get into some kokes
