Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3715 July 6-20 2018 | Page 15
July 6 - 20, 2018
VOL.37 • ISS. 15
Call Mike Bogue
for Sacramento River Trout & Salmon Fishing!
S
ince 1991, Mike Bogue has been a
full-time professional river guide for
salmon, rainbow trout and steelhead on the
Sacramento River in northern California.
Born and raised in Redding, Bogue has
been boating and fishing on the Sacramen-
to River as well as other northern Califor-
nia rivers and streams his entire life.
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He is a very popular guide and equally
popular instructor and guest speaker. His
wealth of knowledge is second to none and
his willingness to share tips and secrets is
rare! Whether you are a novice or a seasoned
angler, you will learn from his experience.
When you book a trip with Mike, you get
more than just a fishing trip – you get a top
Pull Kwikfish for
River Run Kings!
he Luhr Jensen Kwikfish is a diving
plug lure that is often used for trout,
steelhead and salmon species
of fish.
The Kwikfish
lure is a trolling
plug employed
by salm-
on and
steelhead
anglers
using a
number
of trolling
techniques
including:
Flat-lining,
backbouncing
or used in deep,
open water with a
trolling planer.
The wide, wobbling action of the Kwik-
fish draws aggressive strikes from the
largest trout, salmon and steelhead. The
effectiveness of the Kwikfish is realized
when retrieved both slowly or quickly in
still water or current.
The Luhr Jensen Kwikfish is a “ba-
nana-shaped”plug that has high action at
even slow trolling speeds. Its body shape,
weight, and lip design make it a greatdiv-
ing lure. It can be plunked, trolled or back-
trolled from a boat and fished on a flatline
(without a weight), in combination with
a Jet Diver or with a sinker depending on
river size, water depth, or current speed.
Bank anglers use this popular lure by em-
ploying thecast/swing/retrieve method.
Backbouncing Kwikfish
Backbouncing with a weight is the
most productive way to fish Kwikfish
in deep (even roily) salmon holes
that lack the right current to
fish your lure on a flat line
or in combination with
a weight.
The technique is
much like back-
bouncing bait,
as the amount of
weight you use is
critical. Use too
much weight and
your lure won’t
bounce out below
your boat. Not enough
weight and you may
not feel the weight hit the
bottom or you may not be sure
where the bottom is in relationship to
your Kwikfish.
Once you’ve selected the right size
sinker, you’ll want to back-bounce or
walk your outfit downstream from your
boat until your line is at a 45-degree
angle. With your weight suspended off
the bottom 6 to 12 inches, backtroll
your outfit through the slot.
Since the depth can change, you will
need to check for bottom occasionally.
Backtrolling Kwikfish is identical to
backbouncing bait except that once
your Kwikfish is in position, it’s im-
portant to hold your rod steady and let
your Kwikfish work.
For more information go to www.
rapala.com.
How To Finish A Limit
Want more salmon in the box? Begin with the proven action
of Luhr-Jensen Kwikfi sh® and tailor your color selection
directly to water conditions. Choose the enhanced visibility
of UV Bright in dark water. Go with bold fl uorescent
fi nishes in green water. Break out the metallics in clear
water. Only Kwikfi sh deliver a fi shing system to maximize
your success under all conditions.
KWIKFISH®
UV BRIGHT FINISHES
NEW FINISHES FOR 2017
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quality fishing adventure! Mike,
a Pautzke Bait Company and Ya-
kima Bait pro staffer, takes great
pride in providing his clients a
“Day to Remember” as they
fish for salmon, trout, shad and
steelhead.
You will be fishing from
Mike Bogue’s 2007 23-foot
custom Team North River Scout
equipped with a Yamaha 250
4-stroke that comfortably seats
four.
If you are looking for a true
wilderness trip, then hop
aboard his drift boat for a trip
down Northern California’s
scenic Sacramento River.
Bring your own gear or use
his.
“We provide state of the art
Lamiglas rods, levelwind and
top quality spinning reels,” said
Mike Bogue. “We will cater a
trip to suit your needs and abili-
ties from children to senior citizens.
Combination trips are also available.
We will customize your trip for as
many people as we possibly can, no
group is too big or too small.”
To book a trip, contact Mike at
530-246-8457 or visit him online at
www.mikebogue.com
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