More fish to smoke

[cmayna]

here's a pic of me earlier today bringing in a nice Salmon. Both the wife and I came home with limits. We will give a lot away and then I will smoke the remaining

 

[cmayna]

 

[WaterRat]

Nice fish! No salmon here in southern New England - stripers (striped bass) are our big game fish (unless you want to spend big $$$ and go for tuna). Happy smokin!

 

[jcam222]

Man nice fish!! I’ve got some smaller chinook and king (40”) in the Vermillion River in Ohio but rare.

 

[forktender]

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Nice fish, Craig is that the Pacific Pearl that you're on?

 

[xray]

Nice catch!

 

[cmayna]

Wife and I were on the Hog Heaven out of Sausalito, CA.

My wonderful wife helping the cause

 

[Bearcarver]

Beautiful Salmon, Craig!!
Nice catches for Both of you!
What is the Limit out there?
Like.
BTW: Would I be right if I said yours was a Roe & Her's was a Buck??

Bear

 

[SmokinAl]

Beautiful looking salmon!
Your sure living the good life!!!
Al

 

[doubles shooter]

Those are some beautiful fish for sure. Bright silver, they are going to be some great eating. Congrats to both of you.

 

[cmayna]

Bear,
Limit is 2 per person. All were bucks. Just finished cutting up 2 of the 4 for us to give away, today. Will probably keep the other 2 for future smokes.

Tonight's dinner will be fresh bellies and collars on the grill.

Thanks all

 

[cmayna]

WaterRat,
I also brought in a monster striper but gave it away to one of my fishing buddies who showed interest.

 

[forktender]

Wife and I were on the Hog Heaven out of Sausalito, CA.

My wonderful wife helping the cause
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I thought that it looked familiar, I fish the H.H. 2 or 3 x a yr.
I mainly fish on my brothers boat but I have two friends that run boats out of Emeryville the Pacific Pearl and the Sundance.
It's been a good yr out the Gate and in the bay this year.
Dan

 

[WaterRat]

WaterRat,
I also brought in a monster striper but gave it away to one of my fishing buddies who showed interest.

Cool. I don't smoke 'em but striper on the grill is great! I wasn't aware there was a striper population in the Pacific.

 

[forktender]

Cool. I don't smoke 'em but striper on the grill is great! I wasn't aware there was a striper population in the Pacific.

We are loaded with Striper's out here in the Ocean, Bays and freshwater rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

 

[cmayna]

And many have worms just like the big one I just gave away on Wednesday.

 

[ofelles]

I'm not far away when you smoke those babies.
Only been out once but that was the best salmon I have ever had. It was years ago and just grilled.
Bought one online,King, fresh from Alaska last year. Smoked it and gave most to SIL for house warming. I made a smoked salmon pasta for them while visiting.

 

[cmayna]

Hey Brentwood, CA. Yes, once one has successfully smoked some Salmon to their likings, you get hooked. Thanks god I have many pounds of what the wife and I catch. Lots of Salmon and Ling Cod............belch!

 

[forktender]

And many have worms just like the big one I just gave away on Wednesday.

And Salmon don't?
Most fish has worms, which is why it's best to freeze fish before you eat it unless you plan on overcooking it.

 

[cmayna]

Wife ended up giving most of her two fish away, which our Salmon freezer which is overflowing, says "Thank you".