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Pacific Salmon Fishing
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 Sockeye, from Alaska, is the most valuable of all
salmon. It grows to 24 inches in length and weighs between
six and nine pounds. It makes up 25 to 30 percent of
Alaska's commercial fishing. During spawning season, the
males turn a beautiful red, and therefore are often called
"red" salmon.

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 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.

Pink salmon is the lowest on the list of Pacific salmon,
although it is the most abundant. Pinks are small, at 22
inches in length and only weigh about four pounds.
Consumers generally buy pink salmon in cans rather than
fresh.

Sport fishermen love the charters available off the northern
Pacific coast. If you enjoy fishing, think about a charter
to carry you to the best salmon fishing spots. Charters
often offer whale watching as well, so you can sightsee and
fish while you're out. You can charter a boat for a day or a
week. Choose carefully, as there are many, and you'll want
to choose just the right package for you. Try for one
without too many others on board. Remember, the fewer
fishermen, the more fish for you.

Choose carefully and you can enjoy some great fishing - and
some great tasting fish!

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