I would be willing to pay to see a picture of a 500lb. king, genetically engineered or not!
I imagine the seals would probably leave it alone at least. Let's see... 50lb. stand-up tackle, Penn Senator loaded with 60lb Spectra with dacron backing, half a chrome truck bumper for a flasher and the biggest squid sold. You would have to beef up the downrigger of course, I don't think the old Scotty is going to cut it.
I wonder if the nets in the river would have a chance? I'd love to see one of those sliding upriver once... \:D
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In the legend of King Arthur, the Fisher King was a renowned angler whose errant ways caused him to be struck dumb in the presence of the sacred chalice. I am no great fisherman, and a steelhead is not the covenant of Christ, but with each of these fish I am rendered speechless.