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Catching Salmon in the Pacific
by Flipper' Thomas
http://www.fatsalmon.com

Fishing sports are growing in popularity and one of the most
prized fishes is the salmon. There are many varieties and
each fisherman has his or her favorite. The granddaddy of
Pacific salmon is the Chinook. It can weigh in at up to 100
pounds and grow to 40 inches in length. Chinook make up only
about one percent of the annual 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.

The Coho salmon is the third most valuable and important
salmon in the fishing industry. The Coho is also known as
"silvers" because of their silvery sheen. These salmon are
popular in seafood markets and are often sold whole to
consumers. They are great for canning and for smoking.
The Coho averages about 29 inches and weights approximately
9 pounds.

Chum salmon are not worth much due to their pale and yellow
meat. Consumers don't usually favor them. They grow to 30
inches in length and weigh in at about 8 pounds.

The least valuable of Pacific salmon is the Pink salmon.
This is also the smallest of the salmon, weighing 4 pounds
and averaging about 22 inches long. Even though the Pink
salmon is the least valuable of all the salmon it is found
in the most abundance. Pink salmon are used mostly for
canning and not for eating fresh over the coals.

There are many fishing charters along the northern Pacific
coast that are very popular among sport fishermen. If you
are an avid fisherman you may want to think about
chartering a boat to take you to the finest salmon fishing
places along the coast. Many of these charters also offer
whale watching tours which is a great way for you to
combine your fishing vacation with a bit of sightseeing.
Take your time finding the right charter for you as there
are many different packages that you can choose from,
including one day excursions to week long trips. You will
want to join a charter that doesn~t have too many people
booked with it, since the smaller the group is the better
your salmon fishing trip will be.

Make the right choice and you will enjoy good fishing and
come home with some delectable meals. Even if you don't
catch anything, you're sure to have a great time in the
salty sea air with fellow fishermen.

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