Experience The Excitement Of Alaska Salmon Fishing

Author: Paul Winter

Without argument one of the most well known areas for anglers that want to land that record breaking fish is in the cold, northern waters of the most northerly of the US states. Alaska salmon fishing, in the rivers, lakes and the ocean on the western side of the state are world renowned for their excellent salmon fishing and the huge number and variety of fish that exist in the waters.

Hot Spots for Salmon

Literally waterways in Alaska will have some type of salmon species that are native to the location, but there are some areas that are particularly known for their trophy-sized salmon of various types. Below is a general list of the body of water and the type and size of salmon that are typically for the area and body of water.

Salmon Fishing - 24 Key Features Of Going Salmon Fishing

Author: Abhishek Agarwal

Sport fishing is an utmost preferred activity across the globe. Amidst so many of its types & varieties perhaps the most known is salmon fishing.

The key features of salmon fishing are as follows:

1. Salmon fish are found in all sorts of waters that are fresh as well as salty.

2. Also their excellent fight & extreme size make these quite a preferred sports fish.

3. Also one can fish for them from any part of the sea that is using boats, sitting off the shore and / or using net fishing.

4. Another key benefit is that the meat fetched from the salmon fish is quite versatile for several purposes.

5. The meat of salmon fish can be baked, barbecued, canned, planked, fried, etc.

6. It falls under the staple diet.

Fishing for Salmon

Author: Milos

Are you planning to go fishing for salmon? If you are and you are one of the beginners or first-timers, there are basic things you need to know to get you started and to help you enjoy this enjoyable outdoor activity.

First off, there are several species of salmon that you should know about before you go fishing for salmon trips. There are Atlantic and Pacific salmons. Atlantic species are from the Atlantic Ocean, as the name implies. Also, you can find a wide variety of salmon in the various lakes that are in the eastern North America areas. They are the kind of salmon that don't immigrate as they prefer fresh water than salt water.

Do you Know the Six Different Salmon Species?

Author: Garry Gamber

Did you know that there are five species of Pacific salmon and one species of Atlantic salmon? Further, did you know that all 5 species of Pacific salmon run wild in Alaska?

We’re proud of our wild salmon here in Alaska, and rightly so. On the one hand the wild salmon are great sport fish and we Alaskans love to spend gorgeous summer weekends challenging them.

On the other hand our commercial fisheries are healthy and self-sustaining. They are able to catch enough wild salmon to satisfy most of the world wide demand for fresh wild fillets in the restaurants and packaged wild salmon on grocery store shelves.

King Salmon

The Chinook salmon is nicknamed king salmon in Alaska. It is the official Alaska state fish.

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Guide to Salmon Fishing Rods

Author: Steve Salmon

Most of the world is getting ready for the fishing season, and in Scotland specifically where the summer is soon arriving, some of the rivers are already brimming with fish. It's preparation time now. You better check whether your salmon fishing rods and equipment are in good conditions or perhaps you may want to pick new ones. Many a times, fish enthusiasts don't discard the old nylons, which may result in you losing out on a good catch. The modern Salmon fishing rods are a great investment that you might want to buy. The best part is that they are very light as compared to the older rods, which assists you in having fun and not getting tired at the same time.

Among whole of Alaska fishing spots and places in Alaska, Ketchikan Alaska fishing is the different one. You do not have to fish far away from the shore to catch salmon, trout or even halibut. At Ketchikan, which is also famous as the Alaska salmon city, you can found five different types of salmon, which are Chinook, Coho, Red, Pink, and Chum.

Ketchikan Alaska Salmon Fishing

Alaskan salmon pass through Ketchikan surround waters area every year in large number on their way to spawning grounds. Moreover, makes Ketchikan unique because as a reproductive center for salmon, which the fertilization process of salmon begins, bring the anglers the major opportunities to catch this stream bound fish.

Pink Salmon are the easiest to catch and the most abundant from all type of pacific salmon, since pink did not put much of fight as the king salmon, which can take you a bit of time.

There are several ways to catch the kind of salmon you target. Some would use different fishing methods, while others would use fishing lures. As what all salmon fishing enthusiasts know, a lure is placed on the very end of the fishing line. But, what most of them did not know is that, improper placement of a lure could result to an unsatisfying day or worse no catch at all. Salmon fishing lures are supposed to be tightly connected to the end of the fishing line in order that it will not fall off from the fishing line when thrown into the waters. It may sound so simple and obvious, but still there are people who tend to neglect it, especially the beginners.