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Archive for January 30th, 2012

Going on fishing trips is usually all about escaping into the outdoors and a being a part of a pleasurable pastime. A lot of anglers simply enjoy catching for fun. Although, if you and your friends are going to get up at the crack of dawn, pay for a license and the necessary equipment, then you may as well try to invest the time spent in catching a potential meal. Read over the following for a step-by-step guide on how to efficiently clean your fish.

The tools you will need to properly fillet after your fishing trips are as follows: a knife, a flat cutting surface, and a sharpening tool. An electric knife can be used if you are careful, but they can slip and end up cutting through the backbone, thus spreading bits of bone throughout the fillet. Also, electric knives are more of a hassle to clean.

After deciding you want to keep your catch, go ahead and ice it down overnight. Not only to preserve the meat, but icing overnight will ensure a better flavor if you do not plan to cook the fish right away.

The first cut you will need to make is to make an incision across the belly. Lay the body flat and cut from under the jaw all the way to the anal fin. This will help to guide the other cuts later on. Make sure the tip of the blade is nice and sharp for this stage.