FISHING
Just as kokanee are a landlocked salmon, salmon wobblers can be converted into kokanee dodgers, and vice versa. (TOM SCHNELL)
Convert Salmon Wobblers Into Kokanee Dodgers How to repurpose your Chinook gear and give new life to old koke tackle. By Tom Schnell
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odgers have become one of the primary attractors now used for kokanee. They come in many shapes, sizes and color combinations. There are currently a plethora of commercially produced dodgers to choose from and with all the options available, picking the
right ones can be daunting. You can find yourself buying the latest and greatest kokanee dodgers only to end up with a few that you actually use on a consistent basis. Kokanee anglers are known to spend a lot of money on gear, yet they may already be sitting on a treasure trove of great options. With a little help and ingenuity, you can
repurpose some of your salmon gear and give new life to old kokanee tackle. It can save money and be fun and rewarding at the same time.
TO CONVERT SALMON gear into kokanee dodgers, the first step is to look for any salmon wobblers that you may have on hand. If done correctly, they can have a dual purpose – being nwsportsmanmag.com | JULY 2022
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