How to Fillet a Round Fish

How's it Done?
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Fishing 'How's It Done'

By Fishing & Food Editor Renee Shelton

How to Fillet a Round Fish:

Lay fish on a large, flat, clean surface. Lift the gill fin and hold fish firmly. Cut at an angle down to the backbone, but do not severe. Run knife along the backbone towards the tail, keeping the knife flat against the backbone.

Carefully lift fillet up and cut away from rib cage and loosen. Turn fish over and repeat for second fillet.

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Fishing 'How's It Done'
By Fishing & Food Editor Renee Shelton


Lay fish on a large, flat, clean surface. Lift the gill fin and hold fish firmly. Cut at an angle down to the backbone, but do not severe.	Run knife along the backbone towards the tail, keeping the knife flat against the backbone.

Carefully lift fillet up and cut away from rib cage and loosen. Turn fish over and repeat for second fillet.