With a life cycle of 3 to 7 years, these salmon remain out in the ocean longer than any other species, accounting for their dominant size. Ocean and river angling can prove to be tackle busting if not properly equipped. Sheer brute strength and powerful long runs, when hooked, describe the fighting qualities of these magnificent salmon. They are the most popular game fish of the salmon family, as well as being one of the most valuable commercial species. The coho is usually 20 to 26 inches in length and 8 to 12 lbs in weight, with a 3 to 5 year life cycle.
Coho have the reputation, pound for pound, of being by far the best fighting salmon.
Available through most of the summer, their size increases till late Fall spawning. The ocean, estuaries and rivers are great places to hook these aggressive salmon. Troll bucktail flies in the ocean and flyfish estuaries and rivers for these awesome fighters. Acrobatic leaps, tail-walks and screaming reels account for the popularity of these fighting fish. The sockeye is rated as the best eating salmon by virtue of its delectable taste.