Saw this method of filleting fish down in Louisiana in May, with speckled trout. Quick, easy, no mess, no loss of meat. Fillets were perfect.

And yep, I'd keep those heads for catfish bait. Smash 'em a little with a foot-stomp to get things flowing, big hook, whammo.

Nice work, Birdcarver!


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