James RickardThe Grayling
March 7th 2010 01:41
Every now and then I get a longing for fish you don't find around here. Grayling filled this bill today.
Similar to trout but in the salmon family, there are several species found in many parts of the world. You can find grayling in parts of Europe and even northern reaches of North America.
Similar to trout but in the salmon family, there are several species found in many parts of the world. You can find grayling in parts of Europe and even northern reaches of North America.
The grayling has a fairly streamlined body thats sort of sivery sometimes moving into bluish blue with darker flecks scattered over its body and an olive-gold sheen. When it comes to fish, this is one fish that looks like fish!
Although grayling have been listed as 24" (60 cm) most of them you catch are going to be smaller as evidenced by the accompanying picture. In fact, if you're hungry, figure on having to catch two or three.
You'll probably find graying in clear, cool streams that are fairly clean. Unfortunately, these fish don't have a great tolerance for pollution so, finding them is a good indication of decent water quality. Unlike some other species of fish, one of the best times to find grayling is in the winter--even if there is ice on the water!
Anglers often look a grayling as a "learner" fish because they are fairly easy to catch and eat almost anything. Spinning gear, fly-fishing, or bait casting all work and it's a matter of preference for the angler. Baits include inline spinners, water snails, or even an assortment of flies.
You'll probably find graying in clear, cool streams that are fairly clean. Unfortunately, these fish don't have a great tolerance for pollution so, finding them is a good indication of decent water quality. Unlike some other species of fish, one of the best times to find grayling is in the winter--even if there is ice on the water!
Anglers often look a grayling as a "learner" fish because they are fairly easy to catch and eat almost anything. Spinning gear, fly-fishing, or bait casting all work and it's a matter of preference for the angler. Baits include inline spinners, water snails, or even an assortment of flies.
One type of graying you may have heard about is the New Zealand Grayling. Depending on where and what you read or hear, it may or may not be extinct. Some say a few turn up in rivers or lakes of NZ. Others say pollution and overfishing did them in. At around 8"-16", this would be a good catch for anyone! These days, if you hook one, you'd better call the game department!
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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