The Bay Today

[Paddler]

I have filleted thousands of all kinds of fish with and without electric. I prefer electric for walleye and panfish and feel I get the vast majority of usable meat, with little waste. Sometimes I zipper y bones sometimes not and love the cheek meat, pop those out with electric too. For salmon, trout etc. and halibut  I like a quality  sharp ( size appropriate) standard fillet knife! To each his own “best” “preferred way! Whatever works for you, practice makes perfect! ?

I think I saw a video of you and another guy filleting fish with an electric knife.  Was that you?

I'm not sure if the little bit of extra yield is worth using a regular knife for walleye and wipers.  I agree that a size appropriate fillet knife is best for salmonids   k