I saw a Video post here once of someone cleaning a walleye with an electric knife in a short period of time. I searched unsuccessfully. My recollection was it was Regi from Two Moons? Anyone have a link to it?
https://youtu.be/JfynIW1qqtM (https://youtu.be/JfynIW1qqtM)
Quote from: JigginFool on July 11, 2018, 07:26:39 PM
https://youtu.be/JfynIW1qqtM (https://youtu.be/JfynIW1qqtM)
That’s it JF, thanks!
I just might have to get an electric fillet knife.
Quote from: limacharley on July 12, 2018, 08:15:15 AM
I just might have to get an electric fillet knife.
Me also LC. That is impressive.
One downfall of the "portefeuille" filleting method for cleaning walleye is you don't get to harvest the wings.
I find you don't have as much feel with an electric knife and may be the odd bone especially down the back left in.
Sharp knife will clean them just as fast.
Quote from: limacharley on July 12, 2018, 10:40:41 AM
One downfall of the "portefeuille" filleting method for cleaning walleye is you don't get to harvest the wings.
Hi limacharley,
For anyone inclined to save the walleye wings, I believe it's quite possible to cut out the walleye wings first and then clean the rest of walleye as required by the regulations (leaving the pectoral fin attached). Here's a video showing how it's done leaving the pectoral fin intact - see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ino6fZQVHzE.
Jay
wow, that guys good also. He must keep his knives razor sharp.
Thanks Jay; I'll try that from now on.
Yep
First thing I cut off are the wings, then I move on from there
Love my electric knife..Highly recommend it. I have the battery powered one only issue was that this year I found it didnt hold the charge ( 2 years old) so will be looking for a new battery.
Quote from: ziggy6 on July 13, 2018, 09:08:55 PM
Love my electric knife..Highly recommend it. I have the battery powered one only issue was that this year I found it didnt hold the charge ( 2 years old) so will be looking for a new battery.
What kind is it?
One of my biggest frustrations filleting walleye is trying to salvage as much meat as possible from removing the ribs. What are most doing? Painstakingly carving filet from ribs, or saying he’ll with that tiny morsel and cutting ribs with meat off?
I’ve been carving the meat off the ribs for years, yesterday I tried the remove filet with rib bones attached method then carve ribs off fillet. Both seem the same pain in the ars and leaving very little meat to show for the extra effort .
I don't eat many fish. Far too much work involved. I'd much rather toss them back and bbq a nice steak. I will clean a mess of fish for a fry for guests if asked but personally it's mostly catch and release.
I’ve been eating fresh fish that I’ve caught for nearly 50 years and love it. Yellow perch is one of my fav’s and walleye a very close second and salt water, the croaker and king fish. Cleaning fish is a pain, but well worth the effort for me. My real consternation now is wether or not to just cut off and leave the ribs with the thin strip of meat attached and discard it?. I’m not one to waste anything, but I tire of the effort to save such a tiny scrap of meat. Anyone else skipping the rib meat when filleting walleye?
I use the rapala electric knife...I cut along the ribs after the filleting of the the body... I can cut along the bones on the stroke so it saves some meat I dont think there is that much to worry much about especially on perch.
Quote from: puckster_guy on July 14, 2018, 12:39:31 PM
I don't eat many fish. Far too much work involved. I'd much rather toss them back and bbq a nice steak. I will clean a mess of fish for a fry for guests if asked but personally it's mostly catch and release.
Hi Puckster,
I always considered eating walleye fresh out of Lake Kipawa a real treat. I can BBQ a steak anytime all year long but a walleye fresh from the lake is really special. And with an electric filleting knife, I can have the walleye fillets ready for the pan in about 40 seconds (too much work involved - hardly). I envy the amount of time you get to spend on Lake Kipawa.
Jay
Quote from: ziggy6 on July 13, 2018, 09:08:55 PM
Love my electric knife..Highly recommend it. I have the battery powered one only issue was that this year I found it didnt hold the charge ( 2 years old) so will be looking for a new battery.
Hi ziggy6,
I too use a Rapala electric filleting knife - the Deluxe model to be exact. The Deluxe model allows me to plug it into a wall outlet or connect it to a 12 volt deep cycle battery. The fishing locations we have been frequenting the last number of years have no access to power. Consequently, I've been running my Rapala off a 30 amp hour deep cycle battery - cleans all the fish for 4 guys for a week without recharge.
Jay
Quote from: Jay Thomas on July 15, 2018, 09:44:15 AM
I always considered eating walleye fresh out of Lake Kipawa a real treat. I can BBQ a steak anytime all year long but a walleye fresh from the lake is really special.
Amen Jay!
Hi Jay. I know exactly where your coming from. Part of the deal of being able to buy my place was simply this. I cannot afford a house in Toronto and my camp. When my kids moved out I sold my house. Paid off all my debts and used the left over equity to buy and build my place. Currently living 17 floors up in a highrise with a tiny balcony for a yard. I am not allowed my bbq there so the only place I can do it is at camp. As for eating fish I'm I talian and my Grandfather made his living fishing the Adriatic sea. Cosequently (I was born in T.O.) my mom would cook a lot of seafood, to the point that I was sick of eating fish. Trust me I can clean fish as well as anybody. Those are the reasons I prefer steak or whatever over the delicious Walleye. And yes I do make myself fishfrys but not often. Besides because I work a weekend shift I'm alone 9 times out of 10. Except for a retired buddy who comes up several times a year. I am retiring next spring so hopefully that will change.
Hi again Puckster,
Thanks for your explanation - much easier to relate to your comment.
Jay
Quote from: puckster_guy on July 15, 2018, 03:16:57 PM. I cannot afford a house in Toronto and my camp. Paid off all my debts and used the left over equity to buy and build my place.
I like the move Puck. You now own a place in paradise.