How far is to too far.......

gone for collecting eggs from dead salmon.   I like to fish with eggs for steel and when I see a dead female I almost wondered about trying to harvest the eggs.  I know it's about how long it has been dead, if it's in the water and water temps.   Anyone ever do this?   I was thinking of taking some gloves a peanut butter jar and a pack shovel to bury the fish when I am done.  Just a thought?????

Fan, that what I usually do too, but my skunked streak continues.  I got one king last year and still have a few eggs left from that.

Yes they will.  If I get hard up I may take you up,  I'd even carry the net and hold the bag.   I also take a pretty good picture, just ask Charlie and RJ.     Like with the steel, if persistence gets me points I am bound to get one by accident sooner or later. 

It is illegal to use trout or salmon eggs as chum.  It is in the 2011-2012 regulation guide, so it has been this way for at least 2 seasons.  http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/fishguide11regs.pdf
Of course, little details like what is in the regulations guide don't matter for a lot of salmon river "anglers" 
 
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Good  message Bear--
To my regret I learned the SR the other way--unfortunately the most common way--
  First trip up over 30 yrs ago we all brought our Bluefish gear cause we had seen photos of huge fish and thats what ya needed- right?
  They sold us #1 hooks-20lb flouro leaders- and little rubber eggs . We went to where DSR is today  and drifted them through what I now  know to have been a huge run for  days . No luck.
  Fly guy with the big floppy hat constantly hooked up above me for 2 days finally came over and told me they dont bite and showed me how to lift. Fish on. Well thats how it gotta be done --right??
  Two of our crew  hired a river guide at a local bar after the first night and he showed them how to lift too-fish on.
  Eventually got more appropriate SR gear and got so good at  it over time that it was most  all head and outside the mouth hookups- I HAD ARRIVED> Went on that way for  a number of years too.
 Discovered fly fishing years later and began a very slow changeover process--
  Went down to the Ballpark the other day and wouldnt fish - just lurked- musta seen 50 fish on in an hour- NOT ONE HIT- they GOT HIT..
  Although many chide these Forums for helping to crowd the river we so enjoy I take the other approach. These are in fact a great hope for the fishery as so much time effort and advice is given to correct info such as your post just gave. Wish I had this kinda info early on.
  We all have lined  or foul hooked fish. It happens and with so many around sometimes it  is almost guaranteed- intent however is of great importance.
  BTW- for me Steel were always just like a river  Trout and  always fished them honestly.
  Tight lines guys- if ya havent changed yet - try it - its a hoot-and VERY rewarding.

Not planning on Chumming just saving for egg sacs.  Just thinking why not let the one I was going to harvest for eggs go on to spawn if possible.  Well said to all posts above too

Trev, I have collected a variety of blue yarn, feathers and thread.  I am going to give blue a real try.  Pink was my hot ticket last year 

pssst....purple, but don't tell

purple has been the ticket for me for early steelys  browns seem to like them too