Hi guys, I'm working on a project for a fish advocacy group and need a good picture of a steelhead to be used for fish identification literature. Surprisingly, federal fishery regulatory bodies of the pacific coast don't have very good photos on their websites of Steelhead - although the pictures of coho, chinook, chum, pink, and sockeye are both numerous and widely available.
The criteria are somewhat strict, so I apologize in advance if it is too much to ask:
Fish must be relatively fresh. Pinkish tinge on gill plate/along lateral line is fine, but double-stripers are not the best.
Fish must be facing the left, on a preferable white background. If white is not possible, then something that is a solid pale color. A white bathtub would be perfect. [Most photos of steelhead on the net aren't useful; I find most are usually being held by someone, partially in the water (which is great for C& R), on a bed of rocks, or partially covered by a fishing rod and/or other debris like sand, gravel, etc.]
It is imperative that the entire body be shown, without any covering of debris, and/or blood, as this literature is encouraging people to release steelhead. On that note, the fish also need be whole and uncleaned, without the gills sticking out, as again, I don't want to give people the wrong idea.
The tail is one of the most important parts also - as it is one of the key identification indicators. That being said, please spread the tail out so it is flat, so that the species' wide, paddle-like appearance and spots are clearly visible.
So if any of you guys who hit the flow daily and plan on [or hope to] retaining a hatchery steelhead in the next couple days (or have one sitting in your fridge right now), then I would sincerely appreciate your help in this matter. When the project is complete I will send you a copy.
Please send photos to
taylorhunt@hotmail.comThis photo of a chinook salmon is absolutely ideal, and would love it if I could get a photo of a steelhead at or near the same quality:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/salmon/graphics/chinook.jpgThanks in advance guys!
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Topic: Wanted: HQ Photo of a Steelhead (Read 2182 times)