| The King Salmon is correctly referred to as | | | | King Salmons are fiery combatants, so managing |
| Chinook, but others call it Tyee, Chub, Hook Bill | | | | the lines could make the biggest difference in |
| (for males), Winter Salmon, and Blackmouth. It is | | | | taking down the King. Taking the best gear and |
| an anadromous fish, meaning it makes regular | | | | knowing the best techniques in landing down the |
| migrations whether daily or annual with distance | | | | King Salmon always ensures a successful fishing. |
| ranging from several meters to a thousand. The | | | | And of course, Alaska is still the best place for |
| king salmon typically have blue green hue with | | | | any King Salmon fishing, guarantees always a |
| silvery sides. From juvenile and entering the ocean | | | | rewarding trip. |
| habitat it changes hues, first from dark blotched | | | | So where to you start for your Alaska King |
| green then to dark blue green. But how did the | | | | Salmon fishing? I suggest heading out to the |
| King Salmon earned the name "King"? | | | | Waterfall Resort. There they hold the Annual |
| While typically averaging 10 to 50 pounds, some | | | | $100,000 King of Kings Salmon Tournament. You |
| King Salmon could very well exceed 100 pounds. | | | | might join in this tournament if you are interested |
| The first world record for the King Salmon was | | | | in Alaska King Salmon fishing. Or you might get |
| 126 pounds, a commercial catch near Petersburg | | | | some helpful pointers on landing yourself a catch. |
| Alaska. A more subsequent effort was made by | | | | Most pros head here just to take part on the |
| Mr. Lester Anderson, and he caught a 97 pounds | | | | annual competition. This competition however is |
| King Salmon over at Kenai River in 1985. | | | | only available to guests of the resort. |
| Immediately after that event, thousands of | | | | There are also other venues where you can get |
| anglers, pros and regulars now clamored up on | | | | a healthy Alaska king salmon fishing atmosphere. |
| boat expeditions and charters bound to Alaska's | | | | Like at the Alaska Rainbow Lodge at Bristol Bay. |
| fishing grounds to try their luck and mettle on | | | | Its one of the premier fishing lodges in Alaska and |
| landing a 100 pounder King. | | | | it doesn't take you far away to those fishing |
| King Salmon deserved to be called "The King". As | | | | grounds you seek. Or if you wish you can directly |
| soon as it senses the line it won't give slack. At | | | | book at the riverside cabins along the Kenai River |
| most it will try to circle or even go berserk often | | | | at Sterling. Now that is personalized Alaska King |
| seizing the rod away from astonished anglers who | | | | Salmon fishing adventure, with the fishing grounds |
| thought they can manhandle the King. | | | | right at your doorstep. |