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[BigCoho]

I'll cut the head off if its a spring, less crap to stink up my garbage cans

[fish4fun]

I wouldn't go cutting the heads off steelhead. Although there are differences of opinion many believe they are in the trout/char family. Also they are in the list of species included in the freshwater regs for each region. I always cut the heads off the salmon I catch if they are over the limit size without it. I also discussed it with a DFO officer a few years ago and he agreed with that practise as only the tail is necessary to identify what species a salmon is. I don't think that is true for steelies though. However if you catch a fairsized salmon don't forget to dig out the cheeks before you chuck that head. Although they're small they are good eating. Mike<><..

[Fish Assassin]

Another reason for not cutting the head off a steelhead is to save it and turn it in to fish depot.