There is no question, Sockeye is a "dry salmon" compared to others like Chinook.
I like sockeye that is done in that fancy brine or whatever and cut into thin slices.
But it at Costco or wherever.
My friend did have a fellow who "made it on the side" for years.
But, now we cant find anybody who does it.
Mind you, might be another 3 seasons before I need to worry about it anyways???????
Or, it might be just catch and release....who the F knows?
Coho makes great candy and jerky, I actually prefer it to sockeye for that purpose and on the grill. The 6-8#ers are perfect thickness, and they are the easiest to catch. I did the stamp river sockeye fishery for a few years, was kinda fun but those sockeye are pretty low grade imo. Skeena socks are much tastier...
The only advantage to a light rifle is it's weight, all other advantages go to the heavier rifle..