Eels are not eaten by some people, they are THE most eaten single species of fish in the world!!
Smoked Eel is more expensive than smoked salmon and in my opinion tastes better.
I guess you never ate an eel from your remarks? How then can you have an opinion on it?
Personally I find them the most interesting creatures from the point of view of thier life-cycle, and culinary qualities. Catching them and handling them takes great skill, something which a lot of people would shy away from in our ever increasing "throw away" and "fast food" do it now society.
Please feel free to label me as an Eel anorak
Anguilla anguilla