Kokanee...Snubbers, Kokanee Rods, Or Both? When I first started Kokanee fishing I used snubbers as I had lost a few, then we got a pair of good Kokanee rods with line counting reels.

woodguru Loc: El Dorado Ca

When I first started Kokanee fishing I used snubbers as I had lost a few, then we got a pair of good Kokanee rods with line counting reels. I've heard people saying they think a Kokanee rod is as good or better than snubbers, what says the Kokanee guys out there?

We caught a Koke top lining so I figured I'd use the Kokanee rods next time out and target them with the right lures, which also hammer trout and salmon in Berryessa.

Elknut61 Loc: Lochbuie Colorado 80603

Good Morning
And what does this Rod look like and who makes it?

woodguru Loc: El Dorado Ca

Elknut61 wrote:

Good Morning
And what does this Rod look like and who makes it?

They are about 6-1/2 feet long, and very limber all the way through the body, they have a nice feel actually. When you have a fish on the whole rod is in play down through the spine. They are called "Fisherman's Friend Trout and Kokanee Special". We lose very few if any, I have still been using snubbers with them. We had come to the conclusion that they are a must have for Kokanee, there is a whole array of specialty rods made for them.

Oh, I misspoke about the line counting reels, we got little bait casters and put line counters on the rods that work well.

Elknut61 Loc: Lochbuie Colorado 80603

Where did you buy them and how much were they? Thanks for the info

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

woodguru wrote:

When I first started Kokanee fishing I used snubbers as I had lost a few, then we got a pair of good Kokanee rods with line counting reels. I've heard people saying they think a Kokanee rod is as good or better than snubbers, what says the Kokanee guys out there?

We caught a Koke top lining so I figured I'd use the Kokanee rods next time out and target them with the right lures, which also hammer trout and salmon in Berryessa.

Hey Wood, you fish Berryessa very much?

DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

woodguru wrote:

They are about 6-1/2 feet long, and very limber al... (show quote)

I fish for Kokanee using a Lamiglas 71/2’ fiberglass rod without a snubber. It has a very flexible tip with a strong backbone. I use a Tica bait caster without a line counter with 8# mono for the stretching affect. Using a finesse retrieving method I seldom lose a fish. Good luck and 🐟 on.

PS I have a daughter that lives in El Dorado

DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

Elknut61 wrote:

Where did you buy them and how much were they? Thanks for the info

I just looked at Fishfield.com and they have the Lamiglas Kokanee rods on sale for $65. Eagle Claw makes a decent one for around $35. Depends on your budget. 🐟on

Elknut61 Loc: Lochbuie Colorado 80603

Thank You

excuse me I need to fish now Loc: Puyallup, Washington (near Tacoma)

Sportsmans Warehouse has an Okuma dedicated Kokanee rod reel combo for $100. It’s a Celilo style rod 7’6” with an Okuma level wind with line counter. I believe Okuma also has a SST model dedicated to Kokanee.

Bdubya06 Loc: Salem OR

Tica, lamiglass, okuma. Yes! Buy kokanee rods and get some downriggers. No need for snubbers!

Snaggletooth Loc: Amery Wisc. But now San Francisco

I use a utra lite ugly stick with a penn levelwind 920 . I very old reel but so I'm I. I use my personnel poor man's downrigger that I made. I just look at the depth on my fish finder and they just count out the line , I never miss I do well and very rarely do I lose a Kokanee trout on the other hand yes I can lose trout, if I don't set the hook .the poles are exceptionally light ,I love them. I wouldn't use anything else.

DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

Snaggletooth wrote:

I use a utra lite ugly stick with a penn levelwind 920 . I very old reel but so I'm I. I use my personnel poor man's downrigger that I made. I just look at the depth on my fish finder and they just count out the line , I never miss I do well and very rarely do I lose a Kokanee trout on the other hand yes I can lose trout, if I don't set the hook .the poles are exceptionally light ,I love them. I wouldn't use anything else.

Are you trolling or jigging?

Snaggletooth Loc: Amery Wisc. But now San Francisco

Trolling, if I jig I just use a small jig .

DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

Snaggletooth wrote:

Trolling, if I jig I just use a small jig .

I thought I’d share this with you since you use the poor mans down rigger.