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An Upstream Journey: Dispatch #3, the Salmon of the Columbia River

Posted on May 13 2013


Bob Rees displays a hatchery salmon that is a sad replacement for the wild fish that once swarmed up the Columbia River.
All photos by Paul Moinester

[Editor's Note: Paul Moinester has embarked on a six-month, 20,000-mile adventure to exploring the upstream battle to protect wild fish and their habitat. He will be posting dispatches on the Fly Fishing blog throughout his journey.]

As the rain pelted down and the boat raucously shook in the choppy Columbia River, young Cole weathered the elements and fought the spring-run Chinook salmon tooth and nail. With Cole’s rod doubled over and the salmon thrashing right below the river’s grey surface, Bob dropped his net into the water and pulled up a. . .

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