I'm new to kokanee fishing but went out on a local lake after gearing up with some of your recomendations. Put 10 kokes in the boat smallest was 14" most were between 16" and 18". Caught about the same number of rainbows. Really appreciate your videos and how you explain not only what you are doing but why. Also, as a biologist, I enjoy the biology geek talk. Keep up the cool vids!
I watched your corn scent video. Great information. What ended up being the scent for this trip to Fontenelle? Did corn work better or maggots? I saw you using both. Thanks!
Just got back from the Gorge last week. We had a great time. Caught 2 man limits 3 days in a row on the Utah side and a 2 man limit on the Wyoming side on day 4. Keep an eye on the weather and don’t get caught in the wind in your Kayak! Can’t wait to see your FG video! Good luck!
Awesome Fish! Thanks for the link on the dodgers from Paulina peak. Two of us caught 100 Kokanee in a 1 1/2 days. With the size of the fish you've been catching, I just invited myself with you for Kokanee across America lol
It was a pleasant surprise to meet you on the boat ramp !!! I'm super happy that you had a good day. I wish that we had time to visit. I look forward to your videos. Thank you
Fontenelle has underwater methane vents, too. I always thought that maybe that had something to do with that area freezing last. Thanks for what you do.
Holy crap my dude nice fish! I probably would be having a panic attack after that! 🤣🤣🤣 Congratulations on the catch that is amazing. You are making me wanna go up to Wyoming this summer.
Great video, gorgeous fish! I have a question, can you do a video sometime on the best way to kill them quickly and if you bleed them out before storing? Also, best ways to clean them and how you freeze them?
Rip a gill while the heart is pumping to bleed before you knock em on the head....keep a cooler or cooler bag in the boat with some ice or frozen bottles....makes a huge difference in table quality
Wowza!! Great video! KOOSes “Kokes Of Outrageous Size” 😁 I’ll have to head over that way from Idaho once I pick up my trailer that’s being built! Did you launch from the campground ramp, then headed…?
Tyler. Where do you find most of the regulations for the bodies of water you fish? Some of the guidelines are difficult to interpret. I don't want to break the law and want to be within regulations. Thanks!
Amazing fish! Told my wife I've never had an urge to visit Wyoming until now! What net do you use? I know you've mentioned it before but I couldn't find it in the videos... I spent an embarrassingly long time pulling a size 4 hook out of an "impenetrable"rubberized Kokanee net yesterday at Merwin. When they barrel roll in the net the hooks are getting stuck worse and worse... I'm not fishing smarter, yet haha
Just started fishing Kokanee, I live about 2 hours from Fontenelle a little farther to Flaming Gorge and Strawberry. My question is can you catch Kokanee in the fall or is it mostly a summer time fish?
Disclaimer: fontenelle can be very dangerous, kayaks should take caution. Wyoming winds will pick up daily and produce up to 3’ whitecap waves. I’m a local and see it many many times.
So if you’re at fontanelle in Wyoming, does that mean flaming gorge is next? 🤞edit: just saw that you’re c9ming to fg next. That’s awesome. Huge lake trout in there too, you should jig for some of those 30# ers!
Your not far from Fremont lake 600 feet deep and your also not far from the seedskadee National wildlife refuge , well not far by wyoming standards , really looking forward to your flaming gorge video
I've been fishing Merwin weekly and since switching to your favorite hook I am hooking most of my bites but I am losing 80% of them at the net, especially the bigger ones, very very frustrating. My netting technique isn't too different than yours but as soon as I lift them up slightly to get in the net they shake off, seems your hooks are in there better and you have more wiggle room. Any tips? Maybe more spacing between hooks?
@@spiltmilt just don’t want my homewaters to be too pressured that’s all. The water levels are incredibly low because they’re sucking it out as fast as it’s coming in during a very high run off year. At that rate it’s going to get lower every year.
Welcome to Wyoming. The fish you catch on this trip are average fish. Wyoming is starting to produce high quality kokanee. Fontenelle is just one lake, there are multiple lakes holding this kind of quality of fish. Wagners out of Casper WY guide "Griz" has them dialed in for the central area. No longer do I have to go to Alaska, Our back yard is full of fish. Just can't wait until they give to ok to stock Chinooks. Very cool. Again welcome to Wyoming.
Epic way to end the day bud🙌
I'm new to kokanee fishing but went out on a local lake after gearing up with some of your recomendations. Put 10 kokes in the boat smallest was 14" most were between 16" and 18". Caught about the same number of rainbows. Really appreciate your videos and how you explain not only what you are doing but why. Also, as a biologist, I enjoy the biology geek talk. Keep up the cool vids!
Congrats on your fish and thank you for your support.
@@spiltmilt where did you pick up the dodger you mentioned? And was it silver moon jelly color?
What a phenomenal day! Thank you for sharing!
I looked that place up when I was in rock springs for college classes. I’m regretting that I didn’t pull the trigger and fish while there! Great fish
Incredible fish, great videos as well
I love your videos!
Great Kokanee action - lip rippin!!! 👍
My biggest is 14" this year. That was fun to watch. Thanks for the videos and info you share
Dang. You said it was big, but when you swung the net up, I was more impressed than I expected to be.
Went and fished Fontenelle today, 3 KOUS in the boat. Lots of action, zero trout all Kokes. Thanks for the video to motivate me to go chase them.
Awesome!
Also, fantastic Princess Bride reference! KOUS!
Those were impressive for sure!
I watched your corn scent video. Great information. What ended up being the scent for this trip to Fontenelle? Did corn work better or maggots? I saw you using both. Thanks!
Wow! Beautiful fish.
Woahhhh those are monsters!!! KOUS. Practically searun sized
That is a monster kokanee! Congrats. I am super excited to see you fish flaming gorge.
Now that’s some good SOCKEYE fishing;) Nice work dude! Monster kokes wow!!
Killer Koke! Great job!
Holy cow, 20+ inch kokanee! I've never had the chance to catch something like that before. Great vid.
What ramp did you use and was you way north in the reservoir or down towards the dam . Great video as always , third time I've watched it . Thanks
North
Just got back from the Gorge last week. We had a great time. Caught 2 man limits 3 days in a row on the Utah side and a 2 man limit on the Wyoming side on day 4. Keep an eye on the weather and don’t get caught in the wind in your Kayak! Can’t wait to see your FG video! Good luck!
Awesome Fish! Thanks for the link on the dodgers from Paulina peak. Two of us caught 100 Kokanee in a 1 1/2 days. With the size of the fish you've been catching, I just invited myself with you for Kokanee across America lol
It was a pleasant surprise to meet you on the boat ramp !!!
I'm super happy that you had a good day.
I wish that we had time to visit.
I look forward to your videos.
Thank you
Great meeting you as well. Thank you for your support
Just think how big they'll be the end of July beginning of August, WY and UT are producing big fish this yr.
Nice job Tyler
Very nice KOUS.
Best video yet!
I guess big fish = best video
Hey Tyler,
That general area that you're in is the last to freeze in the winter. I wonder if that has any bearing on why they're there.
More sun = Higher chlorophyll = more plankton = more Kokanee food? Maybe
Fontenelle has underwater methane vents, too. I always thought that maybe that had something to do with that area freezing last. Thanks for what you do.
Fontanelle is most definitely in the middle of nowhere
Two giant Kokanees in the bag!! Way to go!
Holy crap my dude nice fish! I probably would be having a panic attack after that! 🤣🤣🤣 Congratulations on the catch that is amazing. You are making me wanna go up to Wyoming this summer.
Oregon grows them I just caught a 19inch 2.8 lb wild Redlband at Mt hood 4days ago good job on the fish
I fished Flaming Gorge last July. We caught several very large Kokanee. That's a lake you need to try.
Here right now
Awesome. Good luck to you. The size of the fish in that lake are ridiculous.
That was 🔥🔥🔥
Those are giants! That's amazing that a 17" fish is small! Big on my local lake is 14"!
Nice Kokes!
Great video, gorgeous fish! I have a question, can you do a video sometime on the best way to kill them quickly and if you bleed them out before storing? Also, best ways to clean them and how you freeze them?
Rip a gill while the heart is pumping to bleed before you knock em on the head....keep a cooler or cooler bag in the boat with some ice or frozen bottles....makes a huge difference in table quality
Will you be coming to Strawberry Reservoir in Utah?
yes
"Oh pleees...come to come to papees!"
Stunning fish! 14 hour drive from Salem might be worth it! Camping nearby?
You can camp at the lake.
Beautiful looking fish! How come you don’t keep the rainbows?🎣
I have enough meat in the freezer and Rainbows count towards your shared limit in a lot of states.
You slayed! Just wondering, do you RV travel or motel on your pilgrimage? Beautiful fish
Currently doing the hotel/AirBnB thing simply because I need the electricity and wifi to accomplish my goals
Another fan of a classic movie A Princess Bride I see....lol
Nice size....similar to what I get in the Cariboo
I can’t wait to get up to the Cariboo next year
@@spiltmilt Deka lake and bridge lake should be on your list....
Awesome video, there was so much action! I was wondering what do you spool your Kokanee reels with?
Maxima 10 lb ultragreen
Wowza!! Great video! KOOSes “Kokes Of Outrageous Size” 😁 I’ll have to head over that way from Idaho once I pick up my trailer that’s being built! Did you launch from the campground ramp, then headed…?
Yes campground out to the main channel troll south
Any plans to fish Kokanee in Connecticut?
Yes end of July
@@spiltmilt awesome!
You should try strawberry after the gorge
I’ve seen some tanks come out of strawberry this year not to mention he would have a shot at some mega cutthroats
Tyler. Where do you find most of the regulations for the bodies of water you fish? Some of the guidelines are difficult to interpret. I don't want to break the law and want to be within regulations. Thanks!
I read the regulation pamphlets.
@@spiltmilt might have been a dumb question. Do you just find those online?
@@davidharper2954 couldn't agree more!
Amazing fish! Told my wife I've never had an urge to visit Wyoming until now! What net do you use? I know you've mentioned it before but I couldn't find it in the videos... I spent an embarrassingly long time pulling a size 4 hook out of an "impenetrable"rubberized Kokanee net yesterday at Merwin. When they barrel roll in the net the hooks are getting stuck worse and worse... I'm not fishing smarter, yet haha
I use Ranger Nets rubber coated nylon nets. I still get the occasional hook wrapped up as you do
Anyone that’s an outdoorsman should have urges to go to Wyoming
Just started fishing Kokanee, I live about 2 hours from Fontenelle a little farther to Flaming Gorge and Strawberry. My question is can you catch Kokanee in the fall or is it mostly a summer time fish?
You can catch them in the fall. However, if they are turning they will not be good table fare. Next year's chrome fish will still be excellent eating.
Don’t even try to escape ;) you must have just watched the Princess Bride
Disclaimer: fontenelle can be very dangerous, kayaks should take caution. Wyoming winds will pick up daily and produce up to 3’ whitecap waves. I’m a local and see it many many times.
Nice fish, but that really is the middle of nowhere.
So if you’re at fontanelle in Wyoming, does that mean flaming gorge is next? 🤞edit: just saw that you’re c9ming to fg next. That’s awesome. Huge lake trout in there too, you should jig for some of those 30# ers!
Your not far from Fremont lake 600 feet deep and your also not far from the seedskadee National wildlife refuge , well not far by wyoming standards , really looking forward to your flaming gorge video
I drove by the Seedskadee refuge. Didn't see any sage grouse though
Geeeeez, some big a#$ kokes!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
What lbs test line and brand do you recommend for these heavier kokanee?
12 lb
Maxima ultra green
California is full of big rainbows but finding kokes over 15” is a challenge
Checkout Shaver Lake. It has some big ones.
@@spiltmilt That’s my Kokanee lake as I’m from Fresno. They’re not biting good right now. My biggest shaver lake Kokanee is 18”
Can you tell me month and date you were on fontannelle resavor?
End of June
Are you going to strawberry, jordanell or fishlake in utah?
I've been fishing Merwin weekly and since switching to your favorite hook I am hooking most of my bites but I am losing 80% of them at the net, especially the bigger ones, very very frustrating. My netting technique isn't too different than yours but as soon as I lift them up slightly to get in the net they shake off, seems your hooks are in there better and you have more wiggle room.
Any tips? Maybe more spacing between hooks?
Are you stopping your boat or keeping it under power?
@@spiltmilt I keep it running
Do you know when they spawn in that resevoir?
You should head to Fish Lake, Utah! Huge Kokanee caught this year. We caught our limit all 4+ pounds and a 6.2lbs 25inch was just caught today!
Unfortunately won’t have time to make it there. Sounds amazing though! That’s almost a state record
How do you store your dodgers ?
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Oh you dirty dawg! You made it to West Virginia
??
@@micahgelfand8282 you heard me, guy.
Wyoming you mean?
@@spiltmilt just don’t want my homewaters to be too pressured that’s all. The water levels are incredibly low because they’re sucking it out as fast as it’s coming in during a very high run off year. At that rate it’s going to get lower every year.
@@forrestmichnevich7371 I doubt this video will cause it to be overpressured it is a huge reservoir and in the complete middle of nowheresville
What about the K.O.U.S.'s? Kokanee of unusual size? I don't think they exist. hahahahaa
😂
Which marina at the Gorge are you using?
This isn’t the gorge
Which will you use at the Gorge?
Buckboard and Lucerne
Welcome to Wyoming. The fish you catch on this trip are average fish. Wyoming is starting to produce high quality kokanee. Fontenelle is just one lake, there are multiple lakes holding this kind of quality of fish. Wagners out of Casper WY guide "Griz" has them dialed in for the central area. No longer do I have to go to Alaska, Our back yard is full of fish. Just can't wait until they give to ok to stock Chinooks. Very cool. Again welcome to Wyoming.
K.O..U.S.’ and you didn’t have to navigate the fire swamp! Win!