| Alaska is known as one of the most bountiful areas | | | | of 8-12 pounds.These specie prefer small streams in |
| with salmon, and is ideal for fishing trips. This is | | | | which to spawn between the months of July to |
| because of extreme tides along the West Coast and | | | | November.3. Sockeye salmon, on the other hand, are |
| the gush of ocean currents that create an | | | | the most sought-after of its entire species because |
| environment ideal for the breeding of thousands of | | | | its flesh has a color of deep red and it has a firm rich |
| baitfish.It is also known as one of the best places to | | | | flavor.In fishing for salmon in Alaska, one has to be |
| go if one wants to fish for giant King Salmon, the | | | | well equipped with the right equipment (and donned |
| largest specie of salmon fish.The best way to catch | | | | with the appropriate apparel).Listed below are some |
| these giant salmon (in saltwater) is through trolling or | | | | of the needed equipment/materials and tips for |
| by angling a baited line drawn into the water.Fishing | | | | hassle-free fishing:1. You must be clad in layers of |
| for giant King Salmon can be a year round activity | | | | warm clothes (not necessarily bulky ones as it can |
| (especially in Seward). The most sought-after species | | | | hinder in the fishing activity).2. Over these everyday |
| of salmon are the following:1. The King Salmon | | | | clothes, a waterproof overall, boots and bibs are |
| (Chinook) are the largest of all these species. Its | | | | likewise necessary to ensure that one would stay |
| weight averages between 20-40 pounds, the | | | | dry since after a hook-up, some fish may resist with |
| heaviest recorded of which is 112 pounds, and can be | | | | maximum struggles.3. Fleet or cruisers that offer |
| as long as 3-4". It has a blue-green back that is lightly | | | | services for fishing are usually stocked with bait. 4. A |
| spotted.The average life span of a Chinook Salmon is | | | | guide on board a cruiser ensures that even amateur |
| about five to seven years.Its flesh can range in color | | | | fishermen will enjoy the activity by providing |
| from ivory white to a deep red.Common names for | | | | crash-lessons onboard. They usually hook the bait for |
| this specie of salmon include tyee, springs, mouth | | | | the guest and inform the party as to where specific |
| kings quinnat and tule.2. Silver Salmon (Coho) on the | | | | species of fish may thrive for selective fishing. |
| other hand is slightly smaller with an average weight | | | | |