I have a freezer full of fresh walleye, northern and jumbo yellow perch fillets. They are all frozen in water and taste-wise they are in a class by themselves.
With halibut the larger fish don't have the flavor or texture, but smaller ones, especially fresh can be excellent. Halibut is a fantastic meat.
Cooking is crucial, but that applies to most meats..
Laughing here! Have eatem much walleye, perch, and pike, both fresh and (yuk!)frozen. It is not in the same universe with fresh rockfish, lingcod, or any number of other saltwater fish.
Halibut is good fish, but it is just not in a league with truly good fish.
And I'll regard your opinion the same way I always do....
Anyone that thinks that jumbo yellow perch and walleye from far northern Ontario are somehow inferior is nuts. I'll put a cold-water walleye shore lunch against any fish, from anywhere in the world. Alaska has some excellent ocean fish choices, but none taste like a fresh-caught walleye.
Not to mention the ridiculously meager ling and rockfish limits.
Back on topic, love the sheefish......quick to strike, a blast to catch, and even better to eat.
