Finally! But a question too!

Mink Islander · 07-18-2004, 09:32 PM

After many weeks of frustration, I FINALLY had a great weekend trolling. Caught 2 18" 2lb Salmon early Saturday (top gun, 5 colors6-6:30 in the, yawn, a.m). Finally got the right depth and lure, I guess. Caught a 2-1/4lb'r on Sunday real early (5:00) - same lure (white and orange). Here's a question: The first two were completely silver with black spots. The one this a.m. was more bronze in color. I'm pretty sure all were salmon. First two were males. The latter a female. Sorry, no catch and release here -- I love'em grilled! I'm no expert though. What causes the coloring variation? Maturity? Sex? The one this morning was a blast to land. Hit the lure hard, dove deep, spent ten minutes slowly hauling it in! I'm having so much fun the twins are even talking about getting up early and going with me! Last week they were making fun of me! Ha! Otherwise it's just me and Bailey, the Portuguese Water Dog getting up real early to fish.

For what it's worth, Hal Lyon's book has been a help and an inspiration. If you don't got it; Get it!

07-18-2004, 09:32 PM	#1
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Finally! But a question too! After many weeks of frustration, I FINALLY had a great weekend trolling. Caught 2 18" 2lb Salmon early Saturday (top gun, 5 colors6-6:30 in the, yawn, a.m). Finally got the right depth and lure, I guess. Caught a 2-1/4lb'r on Sunday real early (5:00) - same lure (white and orange). Here's a question: The first two were completely silver with black spots. The one this a.m. was more bronze in color. I'm pretty sure all were salmon. First two were males. The latter a female. Sorry, no catch and release here -- I love'em grilled! I'm no expert though. What causes the coloring variation? Maturity? Sex? The one this morning was a blast to land. Hit the lure hard, dove deep, spent ten minutes slowly hauling it in! I'm having so much fun the twins are even talking about getting up early and going with me! Last week they were making fun of me! Ha! Otherwise it's just me and Bailey, the Portuguese Water Dog getting up real early to fish. For what it's worth, Hal Lyon's book has been a help and an inspiration. If you don't got it; Get it!