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Shaver Lake Fishing Report | July 2026
Report by Paul Brown Paul Brown of Fishin with Paul Guide Service guides Shaver Lake for kokanee and trout. What is working right now Kokanee at Shaver Lake are moving deeper in July as the surface warms to 74 degrees. Guide Paul Brown is running downriggers at 35 to 55 feet, with most action around 42 feet. The top setup is a T-Pex in orange-gold behind a 6-inch gold dodger, then blue and purple. A 5.5-pound German brown ate a Hawken Simon Hot Tail in glow. What is biting at Shaver Lake right now?Kokanee, with a shot at a big brown. Guide Paul Brown pulled six to seven kokanee on a tough, slow July day and hooked a 5.5-pound German brown. The kokanee are still scattered but starting to school up as the month goes on. What depth are the Shaver Lake kokanee holding?With the surface at about 74 degrees and the lake dropping, the kokanee have moved deeper. Paul sets his downriggers at 35 to 55 feet, and most of the action has come around 42 feet. Patience has been the key on this lake. What lures and colors work at Shaver Lake in July?The most success came on a T-Pex in orange-gold behind a 6-inch gold dodger, followed by a T-Pex in blue and purple with a gold dodger. The 5.5-pound German brown ate a Hawken Simon Hot Tail in the glow color. How is Paul presenting at Shaver Lake?Slow-troll for kokanee off the downriggers at 35 to 55 feet, dialing in around 42. He runs a T-Pex behind a 6-inch gold dodger, swapping colors when the bite is slow. Patience and covering the depth band matter on tough days. What is the outlook for Shaver Lake?Improving. Paul expects the kokanee to school up more as July goes on, which should make for more consistent action. The bite has been up and down, good one day and slower the next, so stay patient. Watch the full report From the report (Paul Brown): The conditions on the water are currently about 74 degrees surface temperature. Rising temperatures, the kokanee have started moving a little deeper. So we've been setting our downrigger at 35 to 55 feet. Most of our action has been happening around 42 feet. We've had the most success with Catch America's T-PEX in orange-gold with a 6-inch gold dodger. We caught the German brown on a Hawk and Simons Hot Tails from Catch America, and that was in the glow. Shaver Lake July 2026 FAQ What depth are kokanee holding at Shaver Lake in July?Downriggers set 35 to 55 feet, with most action around 42 feet. What is the water temperature at Shaver Lake?About 74 degrees on the surface, with the lake dropping. What lure works best for Shaver Lake kokanee?A T-Pex in orange-gold behind a 6-inch gold dodger, then blue and purple. What caught the big brown at Shaver Lake?A 5.5-pound German brown ate a Hawken Simon Hot Tail in glow. How was the Shaver Lake bite in mid-July?Slow and tough on report day, with six to seven kokanee and one big brown boated. Who guides Shaver Lake for kokanee?Paul Brown of Fishin with Paul Guide Service. Shop the Tackle T-Pex Kokanee & Trout Lure Trolling Dodger 6" Hawken Simon Hot Tails Shop Kokanee Gear
Learn moreColumbia River Fishing Report | July 2026
Report by Cameron Black Cameron Black of Gone Catching has guided the Columbia River system for 22 years and hosted the Catch America crew of Max Gross and Big Nate for this spring Chinook trip. What is working right now Spring Chinook are the prize on the Columbia River in the gorge and the Multnomah Channel, and the Catch America crew limited out both days with guide Cameron Black. The setup was big Brad's 360 flashers with shrimp, battling wind in the gorge. Springer runs are small and timing has to be right, so clean water and the right conditions matter most. What is biting on the Columbia River right now?Spring Chinook, the prized springers. Guide Cameron Black put the Catch America crew of Max Gross and Big Nate on full limits both days, fishing the Columbia Gorge one day and the Multnomah Channel the next. The fresh, chrome fish, some with sea lice, are the tasty spring run. Where are the Columbia springers holding?In the gorge near the Wind River and Drano Lake area, and over on the Multnomah Channel toward Oregon on a lower stock. Cameron picks water based on wind, choosing the fishable side of the gorge. Fish were fought out as far as 92 feet during the battle. What setup caught the Columbia springers?Big Brad's 360 flashers run with shrimp, off the boat in the wind and waves. Scott Kaul from Brad's Killer Fishing Gear joined the crew. The 360 flasher and shrimp combo drew the springer bites across both days. How do you fight and land a Columbia springer?Teamwork. When a second rod tangles, drop it into free spool and let the hooked fish run, then untangle. Keep the rod tip out, change rod direction to steer a fish away from anchor ropes, and net as a team. Cameron only dropped one fish in two days. What is Cameron's outlook on springer fishing?Realistic. Springer runs are small and the timing and conditions have to be right, with no muddy water or heavy debris. Some days you are looking for a single bite. The crew got two really good days, but Cameron stresses it can be a genuine challenge. Trolling speed was not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Cameron Black): Game plan is to go battle for our salmon in the wind. We got big 360s on with shrimp. That's how you fight a nice Springer right there, baby. Springers runs are small and the timing has to be right and the conditions have to be right. You don't want muddy water. Both areas we kind of capitalized on the bites we got. We only dropped one fish in two days. Columbia River July 2026 FAQ What is biting on the Columbia River in July 2026?Spring Chinook, with the crew limiting out both days on the gorge and the Multnomah Channel. What setup works for Columbia springers?Big Brad's 360 flashers run with shrimp. How hard is Columbia springer fishing?Runs are small and timing and conditions must be right. Some days you fish for a single bite. What conditions do springers need?Clean water with no mud or heavy debris, and manageable wind in the gorge. What is the teamwork technique for landing springers?Drop tangled rods into free spool, keep tension on the hooked fish, steer it clear of anchor ropes, and net together. Who guided this Columbia River trip?Cameron Black of Gone Catching, with 22 years guiding the Columbia system. Shop the Tackle Brad's 360 Evolution Flasher Shop Salmon Trolling Gear
Learn moreTillamook Bay Fishing Report | June 2026
Report by Capt. David Johnson David Johnson guides Tillamook Bay and the Oregon coast for spring Chinook and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop David Johnson's tackle. What is working right now Spring Chinook are the target on Tillamook Bay in June, with Capt. David Johnson working the estuary, bay, and ocean depending on wind and tides. He trolls Pro-Trolls and Yakima Bait spinners, anchor-fishes plugs, and trolls cut-plug herring, following the fish in and out with the tide. Come to the Oregon coast for these springers. What is biting on Tillamook Bay right now?Spring Chinook. Capt. David Johnson is chasing springers in June, fishing the estuary, bay, and open ocean depending on the day's wind and tides. He follows the fish in and out as they move with the tides to stay on the bite. Where are the Tillamook springers holding?They move with the tides between the estuary, the bay, and the ocean. David chases them in and out rather than committing to one spot, letting wind and tide dictate whether he fishes inside or runs to open water. How is David rigging for Tillamook springers?He trolls with Pro-Trolls and Yakima Bait spinners, anchor-fishes with plugs, and also trolls cut-plug herring. Rotating these presentations lets him stay on the springers as conditions shift through the tide. What conditions matter on Tillamook Bay?Wind and tide drive everything. David decides between estuary, bay, and ocean based on the daily wind and where the tide is pushing the fish. Following that movement is the key to consistent action. What is the outlook for Tillamook Bay?David invites anglers out to the Oregon coast for the June springer run. Exact depths, water temperature, and trolling speed were not specified in this report. No Catch America product was specifically named. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. David Johnson): David Johnson with Catch America, giving you our June fishing report. We're going to be fishing in the Tillamook Bay area. We'll be doing estuary, bay, and ocean fishing, depends on the wind, depends on our tides. We're just kind of follow the fish in and out as they go in and out with the tides. We're trolling with Pro-Trolls and Yakima Bait spinners. We're also going to be doing some anchor fishing with plugs, and also just trolling our cut-plug herring. Tillamook Bay June 2026 FAQ What is biting on Tillamook Bay in June 2026?Spring Chinook, fished across the estuary, bay, and ocean. How does David decide where to fish Tillamook Bay?By the daily wind and tides, following the fish in and out as they move. What baits work for Tillamook springers?Pro-Trolls and Yakima Bait spinners, plugs on anchor, and cut-plug herring. What depth are the Tillamook springers holding?A specific depth was not specified in this report. When is the best time to fish Tillamook Bay for Chinook?June, working the tides, per Capt. David Johnson's report. Who guides Tillamook Bay for Catch America?Capt. David Johnson, a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop the Tackle Shop Capt. David Johnson's Tackle Shop Salmon Trolling Gear
Learn moreSan Luis Reservoir Fishing Report | June 2026
Report by Capt. Roger George Roger George of Roger George Guide Service specializes in San Luis Reservoir stripers for Catch America. What is working right now San Luis Reservoir stripers are getting more active in June as the spawn settles down and the water warms. Capt. Roger George showed a healthy school fish around 24 inches. Water starts near 64 degrees and climbs toward 70, and it is dropping about a foot a day. Try a reaction bite and go deeper than you think. Watch the wind near the trash racks. What is biting at San Luis Reservoir right now?Striped bass, and they are starting to get more active. Capt. Roger George says the spawn is settling down and the fish are coming out of the heavy milting phase. He showed a healthy school fish around 24 inches that was in great shape and fighting hard. How deep are the San Luis stripers in June?Roger suggests going deeper than you think, since the fish have moved out a little, though they shift back and forth constantly. On dead-calm days the bite is different than with wind. A reaction bite is a good way to go right now. What are the water conditions at San Luis Reservoir?Water temperature starts around 64 degrees and climbs toward 70, and a lot of hot weather is coming. The lake is still dropping about a foot a day. The heat will do a number on conditions, so expect things to keep changing. How should you fish San Luis in June?Target a reaction bite and fish deeper than you expect, adjusting as the fish move in and out. Conditions change with wind versus calm. Watch out for the wind and do not get caught down by the trash racks in a small boat. What is the outlook for San Luis Reservoir?Roger calls the report positive and expects the striper fishing to improve as fish finish the spawn and turn on. The heat is a wild card. No specific lure was named in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Roger George): The fish right now are starting to get a little more active. I think the spawn is starting to settle down a little bit. I got a nice little school fish here, probably around 24 inches. Our water temperature is still down. It's about 64 degrees starting out and probably goes up to 70. I think reaction bite is a good way to go. You may have to go deeper than you think. San Luis Reservoir June 2026 FAQ What is biting at San Luis Reservoir in June 2026?Striped bass, getting more active as the spawn settles down. How deep are San Luis stripers in June?Roger suggests going deeper than you think, as the fish have moved out but keep shifting. What is the water temperature at San Luis in June?Starting around 64 degrees and climbing toward 70, with more heat coming. What is the best approach for San Luis stripers now?A reaction bite, fishing deeper and adjusting with the wind and conditions. Is the San Luis lake level rising or falling?Falling, dropping about a foot a day. What lure did the guide recommend?No specific product was named in this report. Shop the Tackle Shop Trolling Spoons
Learn moreDon Pedro Reservoir Fishing Report | June 2026
Report by Capt. Monte Smith Monte Smith runs Gold Country Sport Fishing on Don Pedro Reservoir and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Monte Smith's tackle. What is working right now Don Pedro has gotten tough in June after Memorial Day, with kokanee scattered and no schooled-up concentrations. Capt. Monte Smith is still catching, with fish biting 43 to 65 feet and coming up shallow to feed. He is running T-Pex lures and dodgers with Kokanee Slammer scent. A recent 2.14-pound, 17.5-inch kokanee was a standout. What is biting at Don Pedro Reservoir right now?Kokanee, but the bite has gotten tough since right after Memorial Day. Capt. Monte Smith is still catching kokanee, though the fish are extremely scattered and he has not boated a king in four trips. He is hunting for schooled-up concentrations that have not formed yet. What depth are the Don Pedro kokanee holding?Fish are biting from 43 to 65 feet, but they come up shallow to feed. Monte caught one at 43 feet at midday and another kokanee at 36 feet on rolled shad the week before, when fish were feeding on the surface. Active feeders move up. What lures work at Don Pedro in June?Monte runs Catch America gear, the T-Pex lures and dodgers, and always puts Kokanee Slammer scent on the dodgers and mixes it with his corn. He runs a ton of gear and washes lures often, which is the key to putting scattered fish in the boat. How is Monte presenting at Don Pedro?Slow-troll off the downriggers, covering 43 to 65 feet and marking fish on LiveScope. He scents dodgers with Kokanee Slammer and rotates through gear, washing a lot of it on tough days to find what the scattered fish want. What is the outlook for Don Pedro Reservoir?Monte is not giving up. The lake sits about 5 feet from full and incoming hot weather should school these fish up. He expects the bite to come back as the season progresses. It is still early, so keep trying and cover water. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Monte Smith): Don Pedro's gotten tough. We're still catching kokanee. The fish are extremely scattered. We haven't caught any king salmon in the past four trips. These fish are biting 43 ft to 65, but I have noticed these fish when they do feed, they come up shallow. We caught one yesterday at 43 ft at midday. We actually caught a kokanee at 36 ft on a shad. We're always putting the Kokanee Slammer scent on. Don Pedro Reservoir June 2026 FAQ What depth are kokanee holding at Don Pedro in June?From 43 to 65 feet, though they come up shallow, even to 36 to 43 feet, to feed. Why is the Don Pedro bite tough in June?Right after Memorial Day the fish scattered and picked up and moved, with no big schooled-up concentrations yet. What lures work at Don Pedro in June?T-Pex lures and dodgers scented with Kokanee Slammer. How big are the Don Pedro kokanee?Monte boated a beautiful 2.14-pound, 17.5-inch kokanee the week before this report. What is the key on tough Don Pedro days?Running a lot of gear and washing lures often to find what the scattered fish will bite. Who guides Don Pedro for Catch America?Capt. Monte Smith of Gold Country Sport Fishing. Shop the Tackle T-Pex Kokanee & Trout Lure Kokanee Slammer Scent by Monte Smith Shop Capt. Monte Smith's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | June 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Catch America captain who guides big-trout trips on Collins Lake. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is in a tough late-spring transition in June 2026, and Capt. Cal Kellogg is grinding the 15 to 25 foot water column. He runs side planers with lead core and downsizes to micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms to trick tentative fish. The reward is a heavy 7 to 9 pound trophy rainbow at the end of the day. What is the bite like at Collins Lake in June?It is the tough late-spring transition, so fish are tentative. Capt. Cal Kellogg grinds through it by hunting the 15 to 25 foot water column and downsizing his baits. Persistence pays off, with a heavy 7 to 9 pound trophy rainbow landed at the end of a long day on the water. What depth are Collins Lake trout holding in June?Cal is working the 15 to 25 foot water column during the late-spring transition. Fish are spread and tentative rather than stacked, so he covers water with side planers to find biters. Exact temperatures were not specified in this report. What lures are working at Collins Lake now?Cal downsizes to micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms to trick tentative transition fish. The worm is rigged so the hook rides out of the plastic, and a pink worm produced. Smaller, subtle presentations are the key while the bite is tough. How is Cal rigging at Collins Lake?He runs side planers with lead core to spread lines and reach the 15 to 25 foot zone. Baits are downsized micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms, with the worm rigged so the hook sits out of the plastic for better hookups on light-biting fish. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): This is a day in the life of my guide service. We're running a side planer. That loops around the lower jaw like that. Okay, we are hooked up on a pink worm here. Pan-sized Collins Lake rainbow, guys. Big fish on, guys. Collins Lake June 2026 FAQ How big was the trophy trout at Collins Lake?The crew landed a heavy 7 to 9 pound trophy rainbow at the end of the day. What depth is Cal fishing at Collins Lake in June?The 15 to 25 foot water column during the late-spring transition. What baits trick tentative Collins Lake trout?Downsized micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms fished subtly. How does Cal rig the Trix Worm?So the hook rides out of the worm, which improves hookups on light-biting fish. What rigging spreads lines at Collins Lake?Side planers fished with lead core to cover water and reach the fish. Is June an easy time to fish Collins Lake?No. It is the tough late-spring transition, so fish are tentative and persistence is required. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon Trix Worms 5 Pack Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | May 25, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who fishes Collins Lake regularly through spring. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is producing nice rainbows in late May 2026 on soft plastics off the downrigger. Cal Kellogg took a solid blue-back holdover rainbow at 20 feet on a bubblegum pink Trix Worm fished on a light rod. Fish it deeper off the downrigger as the water warms into summer. What is working at Collins Lake right now?A bubblegum pink Trix Worm off the downrigger. Cal Kellogg took a nice blue-back rainbow at 20 feet on one, fished on a light rod with a good bend. The fish were healthy holdovers that have been in the lake a while. How deep are the trout at Collins Lake in late May?Cal caught his rainbow at 20 feet off the downrigger. As surface temperatures climb into summer, expect the trout to keep dropping deeper in the water column, so downrigger presentations become more important. What color soft plastic is producing at Collins Lake?Bubblegum pink. Cal's Trix Worm in bubblegum pink drew the strike. High-contrast colors like bubblegum are a reliable spring choice at Collins before the fish key on more natural profiles later in the day. What kind of fish are in Collins Lake right now?Nice rainbow trout, including blue-back holdovers that have been in the lake for a while. Cal's fish showed a squared-off tail and a healed nick, signs of a fish that has survived a full season in the lake. What gear is Cal using at Collins Lake?A light trout rod with a downrigger, running the bubblegum pink Trix Worm down to 20 feet. Specific trolling speed and additional colors were not detailed in this short report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Got this one off the downrigger. That was at 20 feet on a bubblegum pink Trout Trix worm. That is a real light rod, got a nice bend in it. There we go. That is a pretty nice blue back rainbow. That one has been in the lake for a while. Collins Lake May 2026 FAQ What bait is catching trout at Collins Lake in late May 2026?A bubblegum pink Trix Worm fished off the downrigger. How deep are the Collins Lake trout right now?Cal Kellogg caught his rainbow at 20 feet off the downrigger. What color Trix Worm works at Collins Lake?Bubblegum pink drew the strike in this report. What size are the Collins Lake trout?Nice rainbows, including blue-back holdovers that have been in the lake for a while. Exact weights were not specified in this report. What trolling speed does Cal use at Collins Lake?Not specified in this report. Are the fish holdovers or fresh plants at Collins Lake?Cal's fish was a blue-back holdover with a squared-off tail, indicating it had been in the lake a while. Shop the Tackle Trix Worms 5-Pack Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | May 20, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Northern California trout and striper guide and a Catch America captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is in a late-spring transition on May 20, 2026, and the trophy trout are still here. Capt. Cal Kellogg is working the 15 to 25 foot column, running a micro Trigger Spoon in orange and silver on a side planer plus bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worms on downriggers. It is a finesse bite, and he landed a 7 to 9 pound rainbow. How is the fishing at Collins Lake right now?Slow but rewarding. Capt. Cal Kellogg calls it a late-spring transition on May 20, 2026, with a finesse bite. He worked all day for three or four trout and a bass, then landed a trophy rainbow of 7 to 9 pounds. The big fish are still in the lake if you put in the time. What depth are the trout holding at Collins Lake?In the 15 to 25 foot column. Cal ran a side planer with three colors of lead core out about 12 to 15 feet deep and downriggers down to about 20 feet. Surface temperature was around 70 degrees before a wind event dropped it three degrees, resetting the bite. What lures are working at Collins Lake?A micro Trigger Spoon in orange and silver, which Cal calls his secret weapon for big fish, plus bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worms. He also ran an orange fly and orange worms on divers. The tiny spoon produced several big hookups on the side planer. How do you rig Trout Trix Worms when fish are tentative?Cal inserts the hook into the nose of the worm, threads it about halfway, then slides the worm up and off the point so the hook rides just behind the bait. When a nipping fish grabs the tail, the hook loops around its lower jaw. Use plenty of scent. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Trout are in transition right now. It is May 20th. Hot rods over the last several days have been the side planer rod, that's got a micro trigger spoon on it, orange and silver. We're catching everything in about 15 to 25 feet of water now, running that side planer with three colors of leadcore behind it. Trout Trix Worms are working well. It doesn't take a big lure to hook a big fish. Collins Lake May 20, 2026 FAQ What is biting at Collins Lake in late May 2026?Rainbow trout, including a trophy of 7 to 9 pounds, on a finesse bite, per Capt. Cal Kellogg. What depth are Collins Lake trout holding?In the 15 to 25 foot water column. What is Cal's secret weapon at Collins Lake?A tiny micro Trigger Spoon in orange and silver, fished on a side planer. What soft plastic is working at Collins Lake?The bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm, which Cal calls the best trout bait he ever pulled. What is the surface temperature at Collins Lake?Around 70 degrees, though a wind event dropped it about three degrees. What gear should I avoid on this finesse bite?Cal warns that fast, big lures like speedy shiners or big Rapalas may go without a strike. Fish finesse gear. Shop the Tackle Junior Trigger Spoon 1.25 inch Trix Worms 3 inch - 5 Pack Shop Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreCoeur d'Alene Fishing Report | May 19, 2026
Report by Steve Hoskov Steve Hoskov fished Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho for this Catch America kokanee report. What is working right now Kokanee are biting immediately on Lake Coeur d'Alene in May, hitting within a minute of setting lines. Steve Hoskov trolled about 1.5 mph and fished around 25 feet with a T-Pex behind a small dodger, tipped with corn and Trophy Kokanee Scent by Austin Moser. When the bite paused, a short-leadered Uncle Larry's Hoochie brought them back. What is biting at Lake Coeur d'Alene right now?Kokanee, and the action was immediate. Steve Hoskov had a fish on within 30 seconds of deploying a rod, then steady action for the first hour. Even fishing midday after a 1:00 pm launch, beautiful silvers made it into the boat. What depth are the Coeur d'Alene kokanee holding?Steve marked and caught fish right around 25 feet. He let out about 100 feet of line with a 2-ounce snap weight to reach that depth, and stresses fishing just above the kokanee since they rise to eat rather than chase down. What lures and setup worked on Coeur d'Alene kokanee?A T-Pex in a bluish color behind a small Catch America dodger, tipped with corn and Trophy Kokanee Scent by Austin Moser. When the bite slowed, Steve switched to an Uncle Larry's Hoochie on a shorter, stiffer leader for more whip and action. How does Steve rig for Coeur d'Alene kokanee?He slides the T-Pex bobber stop to dial in a wobbling action, tips the hooks with scented corn, and runs a 2-ounce snap weight about 40 feet back to reach 25 feet with 100 feet of line out. A shorter leader on the hoochie added action and drew bites. What is the takeaway from this Coeur d'Alene trip?Kokanee fishing rewards finesse. Keep steady pressure, do not horse them, and expect them to spit the hook boatside. Prime hours are sunrise and evening, so an early start should produce even better than this midday bite. Water temperature was not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Steve Hoskov): I'll be starting off with none other than the Catch America's T-Pex, with a Catch America dodger. We're going to be tipping this with a little bit of corn. We'll be trolling about 1.5 miles an hour. This is Trophy Kokanee Scent by Austin Moser. We're marking fish at about 25 feet. So that means I need to let out about 100 feet of line. You're better off being right above the fish than right below them. Lake Coeur d'Alene May 19, 2026 FAQ What depth are kokanee holding at Lake Coeur d'Alene in May?Right around 25 feet. Steve let out about 100 feet of line to reach them. What trolling speed for Coeur d'Alene kokanee?About 1.5 miles per hour, a slow-troll kokanee presentation. What lure works for Coeur d'Alene kokanee?A T-Pex behind a small dodger, tipped with corn and Trophy Kokanee Scent. What scent did Steve use on the corn?Trophy Kokanee Scent by Austin Moser, mixed into the shoepeg corn. How do you keep from losing kokanee boatside?Keep steady pressure without horsing them and do not reel too fast, since they spit the hook right by the boat. Who fished this Coeur d'Alene report?Steve Hoskov, fishing with Catch America gear on Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Shop the Tackle T-Pex Kokanee & Trout Lure Trophy Kokanee Scent by Austin Moser Uncle Larry's Hoochies Shop Kokanee Gear
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