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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Brad's KillerFish KF16?

The Brad's KillerFish KF16 is a 5.25 inch plug for king salmon, the larger sibling to the KF15. The hollow body takes a bait wrap and rolls with a hard, wide wobble. It comes in seven colors, including Kenai Rainbow, Silver Bullet, Blue Magic, and Double Glow.

How do you fish the KF16 for king salmon?

On the Sacramento River, guide Jeff Goodwin back-bounces the KF16 along the bottom at the Barge Hole with 10 ounce weights, double-wrapped with fresh sardine and wild prawn. The bigger plug pushes more water, a good call when fish want a large profile or the river is high.

When should I choose the KF16 over the KF15?

The KF16 measures 5.25 inches versus the KF15 at 4.75 inches. Reach for the larger KF16 in high, colored water or when kings are keyed on bigger bait. Guide Jeff Goodwin often back-bounces both sizes together, letting the salmon show which profile they prefer that day.

What baits do you wrap on the KF16?

Guide Jeff Goodwin double-wraps the KF16 with fresh sardine and wild prawn, then back-bounces it on 10 ounce weights. The packed bait leaves a heavy scent trail, and the plug's wide wobble adds vibration, a combination that pulls holding kings off the bottom on the Sacramento.

What is the smaller KillerFish plug?

Try the Brad's KillerFish KF15, a 4.75 inch plug. Guide Jeff Goodwin runs the KF15 and KF16 side by side at the Barge Hole, wrapped with sardine and prawn. Drop to the smaller KF15 when kings want a tighter profile or the water is lower and clearer.