Making the Most of Snap Weights for Kokanee

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Snap weights have become a critical tool in helping to catch Kokanee. I prefer them over sliding weights for a variety of reasons. The versatility of snap weights makes them very flexible when targeting Kokanee at a variety of depths whether they are holding at a specific depth or scattered across many depths. In this video I discuss how I run my snap weights in terms of weight size and placement.
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@dave8772 3 месяца назад

The utter weirdness of kokanee is part of the attraction for me but they’re also a great outlet for tinkerers. I enjoy continually trying new tweaks while paying attention to the tried and true, and your videos are a great source of inspiration.

@dennisschafer8594 3 месяца назад

Great explanation for why to use different size weights. Seems so obvious once you explained it

@blaahster 3 месяца назад

Congratulations on 35k, slow grind to 100k, love your content!

@bruced1429 3 месяца назад

Good info on the snap weights. 20 years ago or more we were using snaps weight but we used pencil weights. My fishing buddy who past away a couple of years ago was an engineer. Now we all know how finicky they can be ,but is mind says use pencil weights cut to want ever weight/lenght you need as the offer less drag . We used them very sucessfully for years before downriggers became the norm. Could be interesting to see a comparism of the ball vs pencil weight for drag etc.

@spiltmilt 3 месяца назад

I’ve done comparisons on stick downrigger weights vs cannonball. The stick weights had more blowback

@robertadams9409 3 месяца назад

Another great video!!! Thank you for spreading your knowledge!!!

@FamilyNick 3 месяца назад

Wow! What a great explanation of weights and the versatility!! Thank you!

@BennettBuilt-yu2gw 2 месяца назад

Funny thing you mention the depth with cannonballs vs downriggers based on speed. April Fools Crappie Classic at C.J. strike this year was exactly this for us. Once we dialed in that total weight, to work the targeted water column, it was lights out for catch ratio along with an unusual lure choice. We fished Anderson Ranch the day after and same thing just more drastic. Top water to 80ft or deeper in some areas. Prime example of seasonal changes on when or when not to use downriggers.

@Xtinnoker 3 месяца назад

Thank You for your professionalism and the time and thought you put into videos, I have been subscribed for years and i have learned a bunch.

@tbone6924 3 месяца назад

Great videos....I always do pretty well when fish are in an intermediate depth...like 20 -30', but struggle when they are super shallow. I have never used any weight when fishing shallow as I figured that just the weight of the dodger and lure would be enough to get down a few feet, but maybe I need to add a half ounce or an ounce of weight.

@jimmychesney7162 3 месяца назад

Congrats on 35k! I recommend this channel to all my fishing buddies. So a couple quick questions, do you have a link for these snap weights that supports the channel? Secondly I’m looking at the combo packs from Paulina Peak tackle, would you recommend the Flaming Gorge pack or the Berryessa pack for the high cascades in Central Oregon? I intend to step up my kayak trolling game this year.

@spiltmilt 3 месяца назад

Links are always in the description Snaps: amzn.to/38c2tEz. In the next few weeks I am going to be rolling out a collaborative Spilt Milt starter pack with Paulina Peak tackle. Stay tuned!

@ehdcoyote 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@spiltmilt 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@manfordjennings3905 2 месяца назад

Spilt really like your vrs this setup to this setup vids could you do one just plain tuna from a can white shoepeg corn vrs scented cure that would be great and thanks for the great content Mr Milt

@saltyOG 3 месяца назад

This answers some questions I was going to address through trial and error. Great stuff! Tyler have you ever trolled plugs or other tackle behind a Brads mud dog diver standard, or magnum?

@spiltmilt 3 месяца назад

I’ve used Flicker Minnows as divers running small spoons behind them for American Shad. They are cheaper than Brads and dive just as deep

@chubbrock659 3 месяца назад

I’m thinking I’ll use clip weights for the deeper depths where I don’t have a downrigger, but for shallow weights the slider weights seem to be very easy for me to control. Thanks for this info

@dave8772 3 месяца назад

Similarly, I’ve developed a preference for running sliders from 0.25 to 1.5 ounces and clips for 2 ounces and above. For me, 1.5 and below sliders don’t seem to affect my landing rate but above that it’s sure nice being able to remove a clunky weight.

@KolynRadbourne 28 дней назад

Always love your video my goto as I work to become a better fisherman (especially targeting Kokanee). Just have to say however, I just bought these snap weights from the link and DAM they are so hard to open. My wife needed bite them to open them. Then they just slid on the line. Did I miss something?🤔

@spiltmilt 28 дней назад

This is the first I’ve heard of anyone having problems. I just squeeze in the middle and they open easy. Biting them open seems odd.

@scottrouwhorst881 3 месяца назад

Nice

@frankpiacentino9236 3 месяца назад

Great info , thanks. What is the best place to buy weights and snaps ?

@spiltmilt 3 месяца назад

Links to both in the description. Those purchases help support this channel

@pyang4155 3 месяца назад

Next question is what rods specs do you look for with that setup. Not using downriggers. What rods do you use. Length. Power. Action. Reel size. Main line. Leader line. Im more curious about the weight and dodger affecting the type of rod im using as im trolling and when i get a fish on.

@spiltmilt 3 месяца назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L6c_0GFyNqc.html

@jimsegger9116 3 месяца назад

I would love to have that chart but I couldn't find the link in the video thanks for all the great information I love the videos and content and I dont fish for kokanee much I'm more of a bass band trout/salmon guy but I recommend you to anyone that has questions about trolling for trout keep up the great work god bless

@spiltmilt 3 месяца назад

Depth Table: spilt-milt-store.creator-spring.com/listing/depth-table-for-trolling-with?product=663

@jimsegger9116 3 месяца назад

Thank you sir

@user-fn4dq6qu5v Месяц назад

So when you say a 100 ft set back is that 100ft after you clip the weight on or 100ft total?

@kevinkelley5741 Месяц назад

For me it’s way easier to take the snap weights off if they are further away from your gear when you have a fish on..

@spiltmilt Месяц назад

Yeah that’s why I prefer distances of 30’ or greater

@Feeshon- Месяц назад

Curious if you ever use Dipsy Divers or similar and your thoughts on them??

@spiltmilt Месяц назад

They create more drag than cannonballs and you lose more fish with them.

@rondeezy_thepancakeslayer1242 3 месяца назад

I’ve noticed using braid is quite a bit of difference in depth vs your charts. It might be a good comparison video?

@spiltmilt 3 месяца назад

Thinner diameter and different buoyancy so I would expect as such

@NghiaPham-xi5so Месяц назад

I saw on your short clips that you were selling salmon setup with flashers etc... Where can i get that?

@spiltmilt Месяц назад

Its not mines a product from Lure Safe luresafe.com/product/75-15-black-flasher-and-cover-jacket/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1z2S1DaBfDfRkc1-YzEXTgiwo9RpJsPm5Dojcb8R5Lnje2q6OK99c4a1Q_aem_AShBBTDpmi_mM7yzFfXxmeuhi_XT4D5pW2BlIuoAnuwqKBGSi9J8i098f31_00H6AAdOKxKy32JUhhhHKuNQf0Si

@NghiaPham-xi5so Месяц назад

@@spiltmilt Gotcha Thanks... Would you ever do one for your kokanee setups? I would definitely buy it🙂

@ryanbarton6739 3 месяца назад

Could you recommend some rod's to use with drop weights for level winde reels

@spiltmilt 3 месяца назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L6c_0GFyNqc.html

@dats007 3 месяца назад

I was recently at Cabela’s shopping for lead but they were fresh out of 5-7 ounce weights. Would you ever combine two (or more) weights to achieve a heavier weight?

@spiltmilt 3 месяца назад

I do this all the time

@dats007 3 месяца назад

@@spiltmiltAwesome! I just ordered one of the depth table stickers. Love your content.

@MrJDMs3 3 месяца назад

What is the deepest you can troll from the kayak?

@spiltmilt 3 месяца назад

With snap weights probably 90ish feet with 6 oz of weight but you could go deeper with heavier weights. I troll at 150' with the downrigger all the time

@like2fly01 28 дней назад

On your depth chart, is the amount of "line out" measured from rod tip to snap weight, thus ignoring the amount of line from the weight to lure? For example, if I let out 50' of line, then snap on a 3oz weight, then let out 50' more (for a total of 100' on my line counter); would I read the chart at 50' for 3oz, or 100' for 3oz? I'm assuming "line out" is from rod tip to weight. Is that right? Different types of lures/flashers also have different drag and weight, which affects the overall depth, right? Was your chart calculated with or without a lure/flasher?

@spiltmilt 28 дней назад

This video explains the methods How To Determine Trolling Depth Using Lead for Kokanee and Trout ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JTRMFbsIDDM.html

@like2fly01 27 дней назад

@@spiltmilt Thanks for that link, Tyler. Great video, as all of yours are. You really contribute a lot to this pursuit, and I appreciate it. I'll be making a donation soon. That other video you linked answered some of my questions, but still didn't address how much a typical dodger/lure combo affects the depth.You mentioned that you planned to experiment with this more in the future. Is this still on your to-do list? The dodger/lure will certainly add some additional drag, which I assume will make the whole rig run a bit shallower than the chart says. But it also adds some weight (especially the dodger) which might make it run a bit deeper. Maybe these two factors cancel eachother out?

@spiltmilt 27 дней назад

I don't expect lure type to have much impact but dodger size, shape, and weight certainly does and is addressed in this video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5NjFFKd5lGA.html

@Stittsy1963 2 месяца назад

Do you even use slider weights anymore for Kokanee fishing?

@spiltmilt 2 месяца назад

@michaelpeterson6740 3 месяца назад

I like using the drop weights but seem to lose quite a few in fighting the fish or even just in reeling in. Any secrets?

@spiltmilt 3 месяца назад

What hooks r u using?

@michaelpeterson6740 3 месяца назад

I’m losing the snap weights that fall from the line. Thanks

@ShenpaiWasTaken Месяц назад

Is there a little nub on your snap weight clip? You have to make sure your line is clipped all the way under it so it doesn't fall off. @@michaelpeterson6740