Epic Fight Yields 26 pound Chinook

October 18, 2011

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

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