by James Hinton | Mar 24, 2026 | Rod Reviews, Uncategorized
The Talon KOK901 (9’ | 4–8 lb) is one of those rods that just feels purpose-built for serious kokanee anglers—and it shows the moment you put it in the water. At 9 feet with a true light power (1-action), this rod shines when it comes to bite detection. The Osprey...
by WreckTangle | Feb 16, 2026 | Reel Reviews, Uncategorized
This a berkley casting...
by James Hinton | Dec 1, 2025 | Fishing Reports, Uncategorized
Lake Billy Chinook – 11/28/2025 What a day on the water! Once we finally got going, the kokanee action was fast and furious. Poulsen Cascade Tackle Arrow Flash dodgers paired with an orange pearl Twirlee-Gig were absolutely on fire. The bite was so hot we didn’t even...
by James Hinton | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Starting in mid-October, I will be offering guided fishing trips for Kokanee Salmon and Trophy Bull Trout at Lake Billy Chinook for the fall season 2025. This beautiful lake, known for its stunning scenery and rich fish population, is perfect for anglers seeking these...
by James Hinton | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Tired of empty coolers? Get the Twirlee-Gig from Poulsen Cascade Tackle! Its whirling, twirling, flashing action drives Kokanee wild! Anglers everywhere are shouting ‘Fish on!’ within minutes… But wait—there’s more! With a rainbow of Kokanee-crushing colors, you’ll...
by WreckTangle | Aug 3, 2025 | Craine Prarie, Fishing Reports, Kokanee, Lake Billy Chinook, Uncategorized
At Billy Chinook, I targeted Bull Trout and managed to catch a nice small one, along with plenty of Kokanee. We found them from the surface down to 85 feet, and the average size for the Kokanee was about 12 inches. After 10:00 AM, the recreational wake surf boaters...
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