AKCHOPPER: I have caught a LOT of Chum Salmon and have to disagree with your contention.
By FAR the greatest fight I have had with a Salmon was a 72 pound chrome bright King Salmon I caught in the Marmot Bay area of Afognak Island, Alaska!
I am comparing my experiences pound for pound (Chums vs. King), time of fight compared to size - and then strength and tenacity.
By the way I have caught Chums in both salt and fresh water in Alaska and Washington states.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy