Filleting A Smallmouth Bass
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Filleting A Smallmouth Bass
Today I filleted my very first Smallmouth bass. Please let me know how I did. Be honest. Here is the video:
https://youtu.be/NYTcDGSeQhY
https://youtu.be/NYTcDGSeQhY
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Re: Filleting A Smallmouth Bass
I've seen worse but you can do with some tutelage. Watch the professionals at the fish markets for the perfect fillet and you will be an expert too.
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Thanks. Ya I kinda manhandled that bass. It was also frozen so maybe a fresh one will do better. I might buy a few whole ones and try again.
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Re: Filleting A Smallmouth Bass
Where do you buy smallmouth bass?I might buy a few whole ones and try again.
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Re: Filleting A Smallmouth Bass
Looking at the texture of your fish, I have to agree a fresh one would yield better results.Billy Berrill wrote:It was also frozen so maybe a fresh one will do better.
Time to go fishing!
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Can't wait to get back out there
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I think you did fine, Billy! Not an easy job if it's not a lunker. The guy at the fish market isn't doing two or three fish a month....he gets lots of practice and is doing it on fish with a heck of a lot more meat!
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Re: Filleting A Smallmouth Bass
thanks. Here is a picture of how my bass and chips turned out.
Re: Filleting A Smallmouth Bass
There are some great videos on YouTube about filleting fish and techniques. I'd agree with others that experience is by far the best teacher. I'm always amazed at how quickly mates filet fish at the docks when we saltwater fish on head boats. They certainly get lots of experience! My technique is not nearly as good, but I am trying to keep as much meat as possible, so slow is ok. Good for you for learning!
I will add that a sharp as in "razor-sharp" knife is a must, and the thinner the better.
Tight lines,
Keith
I will add that a sharp as in "razor-sharp" knife is a must, and the thinner the better.
Tight lines,
Keith
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I'll keep practicing. The knife I used was ultra thin. I put it to the whetstone before each use.WeeKilt wrote:There are some great videos on YouTube about filleting fish and techniques. I'd agree with others that experience is by far the best teacher. I'm always amazed at how quickly mates filet fish at the docks when we saltwater fish on head boats. They certainly get lots of experience! My technique is not nearly as good, but I am trying to keep as much meat as possible, so slow is ok. Good for you for learning!
I will add that a sharp as in "razor-sharp" knife is a must, and the thinner the better.
Tight lines,
Keith
Re: Filleting A Smallmouth Bass
I thought you did well! Keep filleting! You'll rock!
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Thanks. I'll keep pumping out more videos when I can as wellWeeKilt wrote:I thought you did well! Keep filleting! You'll rock!