Power Trolling vs. Slow Trolling: Which Landed 11 Fish?

Epic Day on Lake Berryessa: 11 for 12! (Kokanee, Trout & Chinook Salmon) "Fish on! Let’s go!" Join Darryk Ataide on the Blind Squirrel Channel for an incredible Wednesday on Lake Berryessa. It was an absolute "instant bite" kind of morning, the skunk was off the boat before the first line was even fully deployed! In this video, we break down an 8-hour session where we went 11 for 12, landing a "Berryessa Grand Slam" including Kokanee, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Spotted Bass, and even a slab Crappie. 🎣 Key Fishing Tips in This Video: The "Two-Speed" Setup: Why Derek carries four rods—two dedicated to Power Trolling (Speedy Shiners) and two for Slow Trolling (Dodgers & Hoochies). Corn Magic: Why Shoe Peg Corn is non-negotiable and how to cure it in tuna oil or garlic for maximum strikes. Scent Strategy: The importance of re-scenting frequently with Pro-Cure (ProCure Kokanee Special and Threadfin Shad). The Winning Pattern: How pink hoochies with a gold Diamond Back 6-inch dodger turned the tide at the "Big Island." ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Instant Fish! (The fastest trout ever?) 01:30 - Morning Vibes at the Launch Ramp 02:45 - Spotted Bass vs. Salmon: How to tell the difference 03:40 - GEAR TALK: Pre-rigging for Power Trolling vs. Slow Trolling 05:15 - Surprising Lake Berryessa Crappie 06:30 - Landing Chrome: Kokanee & Salmon Action 08:10 - TIP OF THE DAY: The Shoe Peg Corn & Scent Secret 10:00 - The "Honey Hole" Wrap Up & Final Count 📍 Location & Conditions: Body of Water: Lake Berryessa, California Target Species: Kokanee, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout Technique: Downrigger Trolling / Slow Trolling Date: Wednesday, May 13th 🔗 Gear Mentioned: Reels: Okuma Convector 100 (Line Counter) Rods: Celilo Ultralight Kokanee Rods Lures: Speedy Shiner (Orange/Gold), Pink Hoochies, Moon-Glo Flashers Scent: Pro-Cure (Tuna Oil, Garlic, Kokanee Special) Enjoyed the video? Hit that SUBSCRIBE button to follow the Blind Squirrel channel for more Lake Berryessa fishing reports and trolling tips! Leave a comment below. What’s your go-to Kokanee scent? #LakeBerryessa #KokaneeFishing #FishingCalifornia #Trolling #FishOn #SalmonFishing #ProCure #OkumaFishing #BlindSquirrel #FishingTips