Epic Fight Yields 26 pound Chinook

by admin • October 18, 2011 • 1 comment
KAIT HATTON
BEL AIR MD
Our “Trout Lout” Salmon Camp trip to Pulaski, NY rolled around a few short weeks after having pins removed from my surgically repaired left hand. My physical therapist built a special splint to help me better hold the rod … but it was on my OTHER rod when this very lively male Chinook (King) Salmon smashed my fly on the 7 weight rod I was using at the time. A 15 minute battle ensued until, finally, my brother Drew netted my biggest salmon yet, this feisty 26 pounder!
Species: Chinook Salmon
Date Caught: 10/08/2011
Kept / Released: Released
Region of Catch: Region 5
Length: 46″
Weight: 26
Lure / Bait used: Lure | Cream (fly) Egg Immitator
In Chinook Salmon, Master Anglers, Trout & Salmon • Tagged
  • Dennis Musgraves

    Nice fish!! surprised you released this fish? I do not believe your technique falls within accordance of the angling program for good handling and c&r recommendations? I hoist a few salmon myself, however you might want to keep them in the water and try avoiding the unintended premature discharge of moondust. Although probably not illegal it did the fish no justice in having it hoisted for a photo of the buck with it discharging all of its milt and then release the fish. Makes no sense? Nice fish anyway, why not keep them in the water next time, shoot a picture, you got waders on, and maybe he can use his moondust on the redd.