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AKgringo
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Here is what I know about grayling (observations, not proven facts)
The one in the photo is a beauty, 18 inches is about as big as you can expect, too bad the dorsal fin is not up, it is impressive for a small fish!
Frequently the first one you catch is the largest in that hole, kind of like a big bull Dorado and his harem.
They are frequently caught in small streams, sometimes in large numbers, but they aren't there all the time. They move to larger bodies of water to
winter over and return to the streams after break up.
They are tasty, but I still prefer trout!
Footnote, I have seen salmon and Dolly Varden attempting to spawn in drainage that goes dry when the rain stops, grayling might do the same.
edit Skipjack is right about being a beginner fish, they are so willing to bite that kids won't get bored! My favorite fall back when the bite is
slow is an ultralight spinning rod and a small, black Panther Martin! Grayling, trout or Dollies can't resist them when you cast upstream and
retrieve quickly.
[Edited on 2-11-2015 by AKgringo]
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chavycha
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There are plenty of lakes with grayling around too - they're not just a stream fish. Of course you have to be pretty far north to find them in either
lakes or streams. Biggest one I've ever caught was about 20" from a small creek in northern Finland. Neat fish. Very surface oriented if you're a
flyfisherman. Tons of fun.
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Bob53
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Beautiful picture's, Skipjack. Thanks for sharing.
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Skipjack Joe
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You get a sense of their subtle coloration here ...
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^^^That one is beautiful!^^^
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Skipjack Joe
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And the large dorsal fine here ...
I personally don't like pictures of fisherman stretching out this fin to show them off. But that's just me.
This is one of those fish that you go for the scenery, not for the fish. Nobody books a trip to Alaska to catch grayling. They're sort of an
intermission fishery for guys that get tired of pulling on salmon.
And that's fine because you get to fish in magnificent country with noone in sight.
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The grayling is known as the 'sailfish' of the North. We have caught them at many streams along the Alaska Highway. Seems the scenery is always
beautiful, too. Truly a fun and easy fish to enjoy...and it helps to make the long road trip a success.
Here's it's 'sail'. (sorry, Igor...didn't mean to make you grit your teeth..)
[Edited on 2-11-2015 by Pompano]
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Skipjack Joe
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Hah. No problem. You know how cranky old people get. Besides, that one tooth is riding too high anyway.
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Great Pic's fun gabing!
Slow times so here is a bump
Rob
Anyone can catch fish in a boat but only \"El Pescador Grande\" can get them from the beach.
I hope when my time comes the old man will let me bring my rod and the water will be warm and clear.
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baitcast
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This one was real fun BUMP......ROB
Anyone can catch fish in a boat but only \"El Pescador Grande\" can get them from the beach.
I hope when my time comes the old man will let me bring my rod and the water will be warm and clear.
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