Not many people will cast Kwikfish. I sure am glad they don’t. I have caught a ton of big trout on these things. In fact, it’s probably my number one lure to cast to trout in still or slow-moving water.
How deep does a K15 Kwikfish dive?
8- to 12-feet
The K14, K15 and K16 sized Kwikfish will dive from 8- to 12-feet when trolled or backtrolled on a flat line (without additional weight). The exact div- ing depth achieved will depend on current speed, line diameter, and the amount of line out.
What’s the best bait for salmon?
Salmon eggs
Salmon eggs are the top choice for bait, although sand shrimp are very popular for chinook salmon. Some anglers like to fish both at the same time. Marabou jigs (Photo 10) can be used instead of bait and can be especially effective on pink salmon, or other salmon when the water is very low and clear.
What tide is best for salmon fishing?
The best times to fish the tides are: One hour before, during, and one hour after high and low tide. Just before the tide reverses (also known as slack tide) the baitfish come off the bottom to feed. This begins the real feeding frenzy among all fish and is the best time to catch one.
Are salmon hard to catch?
Fishermen have long made use of the migratory habits, and the challenge of catching this fast, powerful fish is enjoyable in its own right. To give yourself the best opportunity to catch salmon, you’ll need patience, the right gear, and knowledge of the habits of salmon.
Can you troll kwikfish?
When trolling or backtrolling in water less than 10 feet deep, the standard Kwikfish can be fished without any additional weight.Slow current or a short trolling distance (30 feet) produces a shallow dive, while strong current or a long trolling distance (50 feet) will produce a deeper dive.
Is it better to troll upstream or downstream?
For all those reasons, trolling downstream is the best way to get at them. By going downhill, you can crank up the trolling speed — which allows you to cover more water and, thus, find the fish more quickly.
What depth do you troll for salmon?
Two mph is a good trolling speed for coho salmon, but a speed of 1.5 mph is a better speed for chinook salmon, and you will be fishing even deeper at the lower velocity. With 50 feet of line out, you would be 44 feet deep at a velocity of 1.5 mph – not the 37 feet deep at 2 mph.
How deep does a kwikfish dive?
8- to 18-feet
The K11X, K13X and K16X Kwikfish will dive deeper than the standard models, with a diving range of 8- to 18-feet. You can make your Kwikfish dive extra deep by adding a Jet Diver.
How fast do you troll with a plug?
It’s generally believed that plugs are best trolled faster than you might when bait fishing; somewhere between 2.5 and 5.6 mph seems to work well.
What is a J plug?
Product Details. Luhr Jensen J-Plug is a trolling lure made of super-strong materials and designed for maximum action and strength. The J-Plug has a free-sliding swivel chain rigging design. J-Plug finishes are designed specifically for deep water trolling and low light conditions.
What is a Type J plug?
Type J (CH electrical socket/electrical plug)
The Type J plug has three round pins, including an earth pin. Even though it looks very much like the Brazilian Type N plug, it is not compatible with Type N sockets because the earth pin is further away from the center line. However, Type C plugs fit into Type J sockets.
What is plugging fishing?
The term minnow is usually used for long, slender, lures that imitate baitfish, while the term plug is usually used for shorter, deeper-bodied lures which imitate deeper-bodied fish, frogs and other prey.
Do you use a flasher with an Apex lure?
The Apex is a very easy lure to use – it can be trolled alone or with a flasher and still achieves the desired action and ultimately the desired results.
What size lures for salmon?
For salmon, try using the 1/2 ounce or 1/4 ounce lure. This lure comes in solid colors and patterns. Some of the patterns, like brown trout, mimic other types of fish.
What size hooks for king salmon?
You get the idea. Hook size and durability need to match your fishing rod selection. For King Salmon, I like to use Gamakatsu Big River Bend hooks of at least 1/0, but more than likely I’m using 3/0 for river fishing presentations and 4/0 – 5/0 as part of saltwater presentations.
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