These bones run down to the skin and y out along the skin going to the top.

Removing y bones from pike. Removing the y bones from northern pike can be daunting and may prevent some anglers from enjoying these very tasty fish. Remove the rib bones and any belly fat. Pike are among the best tasting freshwater fish, but.

Repeat step #2 on the flip side of the. Start with a fillet, skin on and ribs out. You will see a row of bones running down the middle of the fish.

Chris grondahl is the game and. 7 congratulations, you have successfully removed the y bones from a delicious northern pike fillet. Removing y bones from northern pike.

The ability to clean fish with care and precision is a skill born of knowledge and practice. Photos and illustrations by don dittberner. Once found, run the tip of a very sharp knife down the center line.

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