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[andychan]

if you know how to cook, whites are better then reds and much more versatile.

but it's key that you have to know what you are doing.

if you are a "bbq" guy or gal, forget about it.

[DragonSpeed]

Guys, is there a way of telling whites from red just by looking at them? Just in case I do catch a decent looking spring in the rivier I'd like to be able to differentiate the two.

If you can't tell the difference, might as well just keep it and enjoy it.  White Springs are quite good too.

[lapa]

if you know how to cook, whites are better then reds and much more versatile.

but it's key that you have to know what you are doing.

if you are a "bbq" guy or gal, forget about it.

can we get cooking instruction?

[milo]

Guys, is there a way of telling whites from red just by looking at them? Just in case I do catch a decent looking spring in the rivier I'd like to be able to differentiate the two.

There is.
You can CAREFULLY lift the gill plate and look under it. If it is a red spring, the inside (reverse) of the gill plate (where the cheek of the fish is) will be pinkish. In white springs, the inside of the gill plate is white (off white).
You must be very careful not to touch the gills in the process.

But as Dragonspeed suggested, if it is a nice, chrome fish, just take it home and enjoy it.
Washing off the slime with some sand and gravel helps to get rid of the fishy smell associated with Harrison whites, and skinning the fillets is also a good idea.

Once you've done that just let the olive oil and garlic work their magic.

[Eagleye]

There is.
You can CAREFULLY lift the gill plate and look under it. If it is a red spring, the inside (reverse) of the gill plate (where the cheek of the fish is) will be pinkish. In white springs, the inside of the gill plate is white (off white).
You must be very careful not to touch the gills in the process.

But as Dragonspeed suggested, if it is a nice, chrome fish, just take it home and enjoy it.
Washing off the slime with some sand and gravel helps to get rid of the fishy smell associated with Harrison whites, and skinning the fillets is also a good idea.

Once you've done that just let the olive oil and garlic work their magic.

I only check the gills after bonking.

[Dennis.t]

I only check the gills after bonking.

I agree..i dont think its a good idea to touch the gill plate at all if you are going to release the fish.I have my mind made up in advance of landing the fish wether or not im going to keep it.

[fishnjim]

anyone catching these white springs in the  rivers at present?

[one more cast]

anyone catching these white springs in the  rivers at present?

Sure are... they're all over a few systems right now.

[Dennis.t]

anyone catching these white springs in the  rivers at present?

Go to the Vedder and join in the mayhem of what is known as "Salmon season" on the Chilliwack river.Mostly all one would catch there now would be white springs.

[BBarley]

The white springs are starting to get annoying for me. Watched a guy get spooled above me today and almost got spooled myself.

[Dennis.t]

The white springs are starting to get annoying for me. Watched a guy get spooled above me today and almost got spooled myself.

Thats fishing for you...just as annoying as those Chums when your fishing for coho on the Chehalis.

[BBarley]

Thats fishing for you...just as annoying as those Chums when your fishing for coho on the Chehalis.

Yup, that's why I said they are getting annoying to ME.
I will admit that it is nicer to complain about hooking to many fish rather than hooking none at all.

[BigFisher]

The white springs are starting to get annoying for me. Watched a guy get spooled above me today and almost got spooled myself.

Why not just snap it off while you got 20 feet of line in front of you?

[Dennis.t]

Why not just snap it off while you got 20 feet of line in front of you?

Thats what i used to do when i fished for coho and chums got in the way.I would point my rod straight down at the chum and break it off.But now with every Tom,Dick,Harry and his dog targetting Chum because theres not much of a coho run left anymore it would be unethical.

[Bently]

It's not your job to be ethical.....remember tooshea