smashed the pinks in Puget Sound last summer trolling the coho sized Wicked Lures. I now have about 10 or so in my tackle box, hoping to put them to use this summer on silvers and chinook.
I watched just to find out about leader length. Been trolling the Duwamish for coho and doing quite well with the wickeds, however I just tied on the standard leader length right out of the package. Got to thinking that’s way too long. I’m going to try what you suggested 25-30”. Do you load up the hootchie with scent? If so what’s your go to scent?
Absolutely you can it also depends on water clarity. I generally don't in clean tide water just run them with out flashers. But both work great.
Well done, all around.
smashed the pinks in Puget Sound last summer trolling the coho sized Wicked Lures. I now have about 10 or so in my tackle box, hoping to put them to use this summer on silvers and chinook.
Awesome, I love hearing your success. The silvers should inhale them as well.
I watched just to find out about leader length. Been trolling the Duwamish for coho and doing quite well with the wickeds, however I just tied on the standard leader length right out of the package. Got to thinking that’s way too long. I’m going to try what you suggested 25-30”. Do you load up the hootchie with scent? If so what’s your go to scent?
I like shorter leaders, but if you have success with that longer leader, then stick with it. I use herring oil or bloody tuna gel for scent.
What do you think of double hooks and a herring fillet?
I will run a double hook set up at times. If you want to cut a small strip and put on the lure that's fine too but I only use herring oil.
Do you rig up the same way for trolling in rivers tide water bud
Like... very much
You dont add any bait or scent?
I just scent them bloody tuna or anchovies gel. You can put a small triangle piece of herring on the back hook.