07-27-2016, 12:52 AM
TD is correct. Many people who have access to other species of salmon will "turn their nose" to Chum salmon because they are "for the dogs". Thus: dog salmon.
but, they are very good eating if caught "fresh". But, the sport of chum salmon is absolutely AWESOME! They are a true bulldog, and will put any tackle to the test. Broken rods and knuckle-busters -- Chum salmon live up any expectations of a freshwater angler!
Interestingly enough, due to the poor reputation that chum salmon have for table-fare, grocery stores do not sell "chum" salmon. Instead, they use a far less used name that most people do not associate with "dog" or chum salmon: Silverbright. You see it frequently in the seafood section of the grocery store -- but probably didn't know you were buying salmon "for the dogs"!
good stuff. I Love those fish -- which is why the Chum salmon is the ONLY fish hanging on the wall of my home!
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but, they are very good eating if caught "fresh". But, the sport of chum salmon is absolutely AWESOME! They are a true bulldog, and will put any tackle to the test. Broken rods and knuckle-busters -- Chum salmon live up any expectations of a freshwater angler!
Interestingly enough, due to the poor reputation that chum salmon have for table-fare, grocery stores do not sell "chum" salmon. Instead, they use a far less used name that most people do not associate with "dog" or chum salmon: Silverbright. You see it frequently in the seafood section of the grocery store -- but probably didn't know you were buying salmon "for the dogs"!
good stuff. I Love those fish -- which is why the Chum salmon is the ONLY fish hanging on the wall of my home!
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