Arctic Grayling

Grayling are caught on both wet and dry flies. A Royal Coachman or a black or brown Woolly Worm often work very well. Many fly fishermen make reservations to fly into northern Canada to catch this fine-looking fish. Many fishermen today are realizing their dream of taming an Arctic Grayling. Like the smallmouth bass when hooked this sport fish, the grayling will leap in the air. They are the Dancing Dans of the northern cold waters.

The grayling will eat almost anything so the angler targets them often. Fishing with live bait, lures, and flies, will work at one time or another. Graylings will rise to a dry fly. What techniques used for any trout will work for Graylings. Grayling are often easy to catch, using the knowledge of their feeding habits and the water they inhabit.

Eskimos and Indians take this fish for their dogs and when things get tough the Eskimos and Indians will eat the fish too. The meat is white, flaky and good tasting.

Most grayling live about 11-12 years.

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