exactly unlike steelhead who return the ocean, salmon die in fresh water, they have elongated snouts, LONG teeth, sore spots on them, canker sores, fins falling off, & meat the consistency of mayo ... if you get the chance, cut one open & check out their stomach, even if they are a little dark, their stomach (a muscle) has the consistency of snot ...

yesterday (8/30/02) afternoon from 1500 hrs until 30 minutes after sunset, zero steelhead caught, many dark springers, & an unconfirmed report 1 bright 15 lb fall chinook (i was a told one was landed but i didn't see it - i was letting some kids reel in a monster springer, when i got back to my spot, the guy next to me told me, but again, i didn't see it & he may have been messing with me but probably not)