Filleting Fish

[Barry]

I fish frequently on the beaches in Monmouth County (Sandy Hook, Long Branch, Belmar, etc.) and used to bring some of my catches to a friend who used to fillet the fish. He recently moved out of state.

I actually do not eat fish but wanted to be able to give away fillets to some others. Does anybody know of a place (or places) where you can bring your catches and they will take care of cleaning and filleting the fish?

[Fish on]

You can bring your fish to any marina and ask the party boat mates and I'm sure with the captains approval, they will gladly take care of your fish. They are always looking to make a few extra bucks.

[chicago bill]

or better yet - learn how to do it your self

[Angler Paul]

Most fish markets will do it for you if they are not too busy when you come in.

Originally Posted by Barry

I fish frequently on the beaches in Monmouth County (Sandy Hook, Long Branch, Belmar, etc.) and used to bring some of my catches to a friend who used to fillet the fish. He recently moved out of state.

I actually do not eat fish but wanted to be able to give away fillets to some others. Does anybody know of a place (or places) where you can bring your catches and they will take care of cleaning and filleting the fish?

Barry......find someone you know who is good with a fillet knife and have them teach you or look at the many you tube videos as a tutorial. Like anything else it's matter of trial and error. It's not rocket science, just a matter of having the right knife and proper technique. I remember being at a retail fish store once because they had great clam chowder. I've never bought fish retail (other than shell fish) as I've fished my entire life. A guy walked in with two striped bass and asked if they would clean them for him. They charged him $40 per fish, I was shocked! Do your self a favor and get a good fillet knife and give it a shot, you'll do fine and never have to depend on someone else for fresh fish. It took the guy behind the counter 5 minutes to fillet both fish for $80, felt bad for the guy. I would have gladly filleted them for free myself if I had my stuff. As a matter of fact, if you want a few lessons, send me a pm and I'd be more than happy to help you out.

[Capt Sal]

Dexter Russel high carbon wood handle knife.You tube.Trial and error.We didn't have You Tube when i learned in the fifties lol

[Capt. Debbie]

I good knife and a lot of practice. Hacks leave a lot of meat on the to be discarded carcass. WASTE, The best fileters leave next to none.

You want to no bones. You feel that. You can self check.

A sharp AND flexible knife is 95% of the battle

Originally Posted by Capt Sal

Dexter Russel high carbon wood handle knife.You tube.Trial and error.We didn't have You Tube when i learned in the fifties lol

[Capt. Debbie]

But you have to spend money on something unless you have a previous customer relationship.

Originally Posted by Angler Paul

Most fish markets will do it for you if they are not too busy when you come in.