04-25-2003, 05:57 PM
Personally, I prefer macks to any other trout species. To me the flesh isn't as "fishy" as bows or brookies and is almost like perch, but without all the filet work. I have heard a lot of other comments from others who say that it is too oily, but since I batter mine and deep fry them I really haven't noticed it. If you are out on the Gorge and catch some the smaller macks, don't hesitate to fry a few up for dinner. You'll not only have some decent table fare, but will be helping out the fishery as well (at least according to the biologists)