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Salmon Fishing in the Pacific
by Flipper' Thomas
http://www.fatsalmon.com
Although it's already one of the most popular fishing
sports, salmon fishing is still growing. Salmon come in a
number of varieties, and each is a bit different from the
others. Since there are so many types, fishermen usually
have a favorite one or two they like to pursue. Chinook is
the granddaddy of Pacific salmon, growing to as long as 40
inches and weighing up to 100 pounds. They only figure in at
about 1% of the yearly salmon harvest.
The most valuable salmon is from Alaska, the Sockeye
salmon. This fish averages about six to nine pounds and
can be as long as 24 inches. The Sockeye salmon accounts
for approximately 25 to 30 percent of the commercial
fishing trade in Alaska. This salmon is often called the
"red" salmon because of the brilliant red color that the
males turn during the spawning season.
Coho's are the next (third) most valued fish. These
"silvers" as they are called, because of their bright silver
color, are popular in the marketplace and often sold whole.
The Coho runs to about 29 inches and weighs on an average of
nine pounds. The favored ways of processing them is smoking
or canning.
Chum salmon aren't as good to eat as the other varieties.
Consumers tend to avoid buying them when they see the pale
yellow meat. Therefore they aren't considered that valuable
to the fishing industry. Their average weight is 8 pounds
and they can be as long as 30 inches.
At the bottom of the Pacific salmon list is the Pink. They
are small and used primarily for canning. They average 22
inches and 4 pounds. They are found in greater number than
the other salmon.
Check out the vast numbers of charter fishing boats
available on the northern Pacific coast. Sport fishermen
love to make a one-day or even week-long trip on one of
these boats, hoping to come home with their limits. If you
decide to try one, you may also luck out and see some whales
during your trip. Gather information before you book a
charter, since there are many packages available. Remember
that the smaller, the better, since it limits competition
for those feisty fish.
Choose carefully and you can enjoy some great fishing - and
some great tasting fish!
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