Become A Better Kokanee Fisherman

Kokanee University

By Gary S. Gordon, Fish With Gary™ Tackle Co.

So, you want to become a better kokanee fisherman? Yes, we all do. I assure you that you can be, but it takes some effort. It is not just getting out on the water, but it is using solid knowledge about kokanee that will make you more effective when you are on the water. A very wise Native American saying goes like this. “If you want to understand the owl, you need to understand the mouse.” If you want to become a better kokanee fisherman, you need to understand more about kokanee. And to know more about kokanee you need to understand the factors that affect kokanee. You need to know about kokanee biology, feeding habits, and what is really going on with the water at depth where kokanee thrive.

I present the following information (and opinion) after years of study, and years of applying that study to the practical skills needed for very successful kokanee fishing. I have tried to make this as brief and as simple to follow as I can. My suggestion is that you do not give this a single read. Print the pages out and read it often. I welcome feedback and suggestions.