The Kwikfish can be forward trolled in open water areas such as bays, sloughs or large rivers when the tide or current effect is minimal. Likewise, it can be backtrolled in the same waters when the current is natural or tide-influenced. When you stop letting out line, the current will cause the lure to work. Then allow your boat to slowly slip downstream, keeping the lure actively working as you back your boat and trailing lure through the holding water. Because salmon face upstream, into the current, this technique provides optimum results because fish can see and anticipate the lure coming.
Most anglers agree that by watching their rod tip, they can tell just how fast to run their boat.
A constantly throbbing tip indicates that the plug is working properly. This technique will produce savage strikes from salmon. Simply let out 30 to 50 feet of line behind the boat and allow the lure to work in the current. Trolling speed, current speed and the distance the lure is placed behind the boat can all affect how deep the lure dives. Remember, you want your lure to work close to the river bottom.