This is a question I have had for a while, and the more I think about it, the more it bugs me. On the American, there is a half pounder run and an adult run... HP's are 16-22" and Adults are... I'm guessing 23"+? HP's go to the delta, and never get to the ocean... while Adults go out to the salt and that's where they spend the majority of their life. This is the case for the American. Correct?
What is the deal for the Feather? The steelhead average... in my experience... anywhere from 18-22". With the occasional 8-10 pounder hooked and ocasionally caught a couple times each season. And that is during Ocotber/November/December... I have noticed that in the spring, there are alot of fish caught that are in the 18-22" range, but there are even more smaller 12-16" fish in the river... I know those ones have never seen salt or any water other than the Feather. So what my question is... does anyone think that the average 18-22" steelhead on the Feather made it out to the salt, or do you think they chilled in the Delta like the American HP's? So basically, what does everyone consider a HP and an adult on the Feather?
I realize my question is really confusing... but I tried to clarify it as much as possible. I'm interested to hear some oppinions on this topic.
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