I'm a little jealous of those who live in ak and get good fresh salmon. But living in n fl has a few perks also. Been waiting a half century for the gulf salmon run :). I had some chum last Summer labeled as "silverbrite". It was good grilled everyone raved about it. Who'd have thought. I get frozen pink at Walmart for @4.50 a lb. And its decent too. Of course I prefer red, silver or king. But they're 20 bucks a pound :( if you can find them. I recall reading in Michener's book " Alaska " some years back, that they graded the fish a,b,c,d & Mrs Paul's. :) owte.
Greg
Point is, about any salmon can be made tasty with the right prep.