About Salmon

Pink: Oncorhynchus gorbuscha   Picture:  US Fish and Wildlife Service Also known as humpies, due to the very large hump males get just behind the head, during the spawning phase. Although they are the smallest of the species, they are … Continued

Anadromous To hatch in freshwater, and migrate to saltwater only to return to have your offspring in freshwater. Anal fin Provides balance. Adipose fin There is no known use; however, this fin is often clipped to differentiate hatchery fish from … Continued

The question has often been asked, what came first the salmon or the egg? This section strives to answer that question, although it will somewhat biasly begin with the egg. Stage 1: The salmon begins life as an egg. The … Continued

Dorsal: The top of the fish, or the back of a human. Ventral: The bottom of the fish or the belly of a human. The Fins Dorsal Fin: Provides steering control and balance Adipose Fin: There is no known use; however, … Continued

By Richard M. Johnson The jack salmon is looked at as either a fun fish to catch on an ultra light spinning rod, or the failure of a perfectly good fish to reach it’s potential. When I say “jack”, I’m … Continued