Fishing Big Kokanee in the Flaming Gorge with Sonic Baitfish
Catch more Kokanee with the Sonic BaitFish. Episode filmed on Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Utah and Wyoming.
Angler West TV with Mack's Lure pro staffer, Mike Hall.
Helpful Tips:
The Mack's Lure Sonic BaitFish is an extremely verstile lure for casting, jigging or trolling. it has three different attachment points for hooks or leaders to custimize lure action and vibration.
Kokanee are a very color conscious fish. You will want to keep changing colors until you find the color that is working on a given day.
The largest fish (3.5 pounds) in this video was caught at 52 feet. Fishing began at 34 feet.
Sonic BaitFish Product Details:
The Sonic BaitFish can be cast, swam, jigged or trolled and features three attachment points, enabling flutter and vibration, and includes two hooks. Few lures, if any, provide this kind of versatility.
How do you change to different pull points with the hooks on the SBF already attached?
The hooks are attached with a split ring, so they can be moved to any of the three attachment points on the lure.
Can you troll the SBF?
Yes, it can be trolled behind an attractor or by itself. It swims very well and give you a good amount of movement on its own.
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