Tips in Fishing for Salmons in SE. Alaksa

Southern Southeast Alaska is known as one of the most bountiful areas with salmon and is ideal for fishing trips.

This is because of the extreme tides along the West Coast and the gush of ocean currents that create an environment ideal for the breeding of thousands of bait-fish.

It is also known as one of the the world's best spots to go if you're wanting to fish for a giant King Salmon, the largest of the six species of Pacific salmon.

The best way to catch one of these giant salmon (in saltwater) is through trolling or angling a bait line into the water.

Fishing for these giants can be a year round activity as the "white" or "Winter" King Salmon show up through the winter months.

The most sought after species of salmon are the following :

1. The King Salmon(Chinook) are the largest of all the salmon species. Its weight can average between 20-40 pounds, the heaviest on record is 112 pounds, and can be as long as 3-4". It has a blue-green back that is lightly spotted. The average life span of a King Salmon is about 5-7 year. Their flesh can range from an ivory white to a deep red.

There are several nicknames for the Chinook Salmon and they are: King, tyee, springs and tule.

2. Silver Salmon(Coho) are a smaller salmon that weigh in at between 8-12 pounds. This specie prefers to spawn in the smaller streams between July and November.

3.Sockeye Salmon on the other hand are the most sought after of the entire species because the flesh has such deep red color and a firm rich taste.

When fishing for salmon in SE. Alaska, be sure that your well equipped, have the right equipment and dress appropriately.

Listed below are some of the things should have with you.

1. You should dress in layers of warm clothes . Try not to make them to bulky, as this could hinder your fishing activities.

2. Over these everyday clothes, wear some type of waterproof overall and a jacket. A good pair of waterproof boots would not hurt. By staying dry you will enjoy yourself much more.

3. When visiting SE. Alaska most the lodges and charter boat operators supply all you need to catch that SE. Alaska salmon.

So, what are you waiting for? The fishing is about to get really good.

See Ya On The Water, K-townking