No, No, No, No, No Boys. You all have it wrong.
Bob is very close with the sockeye gig on the Kenai and Russian, but not quite up to our Standards in the Midwest.

Number One combat zone is the Root River in Racine Wisconsin during the King Run. In a 250 yard stretch of river, you'll see 400 guys on both banks, crankin on moldy kings. The slot is about 5 yards wide, and 24 inches deep during heavy flows. Most falls, we are talking max depth of 14 inches, with lots of fish dry backin to get over the fast water. Max width of the river is 15 yards, and it is all just above ankle deep, other than the slot.

Now, go ahead and cram about 5,000 kings (avg weight of 18 pounds, with some up to 30) in to this same 250 yard stretch of water, and you have a real circus. Drones, Snagging (people and fish), Drones, illegal dip netting at night, Drones, 50 different countries well represented, Drones, people walking down the center of the slot chasing kings that have been snagged, landing nets with 7 foot long handles, Drones, fist fights, Drones, Drones, Drones, yelling, kings with mold spots the size of your fist, are just a few of the visual pleasures to be enjoyed. Did I mention that the river was infested with DRONES. Last year a buddy and I had to call 911 and give the Heimlich manuever to a gal who was choking ot death on a sandwich in the parking lot.

I usually do a two day gig for the River Patrol to try and sort out some of the knuckle dragging trolls, and provide them with something to read. Last year, almost $50,000 dollars in fines were handed out on this river during the Salmon run. Three drones from Chicago were popped with over 150 kings in the back of their truck when they netted them at night. The warden said that the truck springs were close to breaking due to the fish in the back of the truck.

The only other spectacle that is close, would be the Salmon Run at Tippy Dam on the Manistee River in Michigan. Alot of the same things as the Root, but all long distance casting in to big water.

No matter where it is, it seems like the Salmon bring out the worst of the worst in people. It's virtually impossible for most people to pass up an opportunity to catch,net,line,snag, the biggest fish of their life. Peace.

Hey Bob, is there any way to dig up the drone thread from three years ago? It might help the guys understand what they are.