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Brandonkop

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Salmon Fishing in the Desert
« on: September 18, 2014, 09:43:30 PM »
Our first time to Osoyoos lake to fish for the Okanagan Sockeye Salmon run.  This is a recent re established run that has been open to public harvest again the last few years.  Hundreds or thousands of fish swim up through the lake and stage before going on to spawn in the Okanagan river.  The fish all seem to hang out at the North End of the lake and are usually caught 50-60 feet down.  We were using Les Davis size 0 dodgers with a 13 inch leader, 15 pound fluorocarbon and a pink UV hoochie with a red 3/0 barbless hook.  We added Pro Cure Krill and Shrimp scent to the bait and trolled with downriggers very slowly.  Most strikes came when slowing to a stop or starting from a stop.  These are great tasting fish as well so go give it a try.



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Re: Salmon Fishing in the Desert
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Re: Salmon Fishing in the Desert
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2014, 02:06:35 PM »
Here is the Underwater Sockeye View Video that went along with this day of fishing.  I think I put the camera down to late.  The fish would chase but not commit.  It's amazing how many fish are down there.  Seems where were always two or three on the screen with others in the distance.

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Re: Salmon Fishing in the Desert
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2014, 03:00:00 PM »
Great pics and video!!  Looks like a great trip

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Re: Salmon Fishing in the Desert
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2014, 12:48:16 AM »
Great pics and video!!  Looks like a great trip
Yeah sure was a fun day.  Beautiful drive down as well from Kelowna.
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