Tyee

[trollerdan]

What would most of you consider to be a Tyee now in Lake "O"? I think the kings now are generally smaller on average than they used to be. Any thoughts?

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[Landshark]

30lbs!!!!! It doesn't change.

[Fishnatzee]

I agree 30 lber is a respectable chinook that doesn't come easy!

[trollerdan]

Any 40's around, or wishful thinking! Not that I'd ever encounter one.

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[TOP SECRET]

40lber is very unlikely.

[Finders Keepers]

40 lb'ers were possible when eggs from the west coast were being used within the stocking programs as those kings tended to stay in the lake for an extra year as compared to the kings we have now. Those genes have since been lost so mid-upper 30's is likely the best we'll see now. I agree with the 30+ being a Tyee.

[sea yea 2]

I think i can speak for the notth shore when i agree with 30lb+ being tyee.

Not looking good for one so far but end of july beginning of august is the time to pick a couple up over here.

[Tall Tails]

Definition of a Tyee is 30lbs.  Doesn't matter if you are in British Columbia or Lake Ontario.  Tyee=30lbs

[TyeeTanic]

Tyee = 30 lbs. 

 

But to really stick to the definition of catching a Tyee, you have to obey the rules:

 

http://www.tyeeclub.org/regulations/

 

Let me summarize:

 

- 6 to 9 ft rod

- max 20 lb test line

- boat cannot be motorized

- single hook

- reel with no clutch mechanism (ex. mooching reel)

 

The standards to qualify as a Tyee catch are much more than how much the fish weighs.

 

But, who cares? LOL.  If you catch a +30 lb fish, I want to see the picture!!  I will gladly tell you that you caught a Tyee.

[Tall Tails]

Tyee = 30 lbs. 

 

But to really stick to the definition of catching a Tyee, you have to obey the rules:

 

http://www.tyeeclub.org/regulations/

 

Let me summarize:

 

- 6 to 9 ft rod

- max 20 lb test line

- boat cannot be motorized

- single hook

- reel with no clutch mechanism (ex. mooching reel)

 

The standards to qualify as a Tyee catch are much more than how much the fish weighs.

 

But, who cares? LOL.  If you catch a +30 lb fish, I want to see the picture!!  I will gladly tell you that you caught a Tyee.

The Cambell River in British Columbia is the home of the Tyee Club.  The fishing resort had the museum dedicated to this.  I will see if I can find the pictures and post them here.  It was pretty cool.