Guidofisherman Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 A friend of mine has a son the works in one of the diamond mines way north and has a chance to bring back a taste treat for his dad. He wants to know which to bring back, either Arctic Char or Grayling? Any suggestions from you guys who have been up there or tried either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I can get Arctic Char from the fishmonger (tastes similar to Rainbow Trout IMO - never had it fresh caught though). Never seen Grayling for sale before. So, it's possibly more "unique" or I just never came across it. BTW, why not both?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 both going to be pretty much the same but given the choice I'd take grayling as has been mention you can get char in a lot of places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 My vote would be for char, never was crazy about grayling....not much better than char. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Grayling didnt impress me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I've have been fortunate enough to have eaten both fresh from an Arctic River. Both were great, but I liked the greyling more. I also prefer walleye and perch over trouts, salmons and chars. It is really a preference thing more so then one is better then the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 As long as it`s bacon wrapped Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG FISH Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 fresh arctic char are my favourite, never tasted any fish that i thought was better. actually... " i like it raw " its good cooked to tho i think it depends where you get it from and if its fresh or not. i think the smaller 2-6lbers taste the best. the ones i caught were on baffin island and tasted good even when i snuck a few home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Grayling, every time. To me, sea-run char doesn't taste a whole lot different than sea-run salmon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirogak Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 i think it depends where you get it from and if its fresh or not. i think the smaller 2-6lbers taste the best. the ones i caught were on baffin island and tasted good even when i snuck a few home Hey man, how the hell did you get up to Baffin island ... good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Never had either but Lake Trout is nothing more then a char...but as someone else has already mentioned...it depends on where it was caught, what it was eating and how well it was cared for after the catch. BTW I have a great recipe for salmon for those who normally don't like salmon...if interested PM me. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Yep, lakers and specks are both members of the char family and grayling are from the whitefish family. Take it from there. Trout or whitefish? My preference would be the trout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guidofisherman Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Thanks everyone for the replies. I'll pass on the opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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