Filleting is a popular method of preparing fish for meals. With a little practice and the proper knife, filleting is really easy. To fillet a fish, you simply cut the flesh away from the bones and skin. First, Keep Your Catch Fresh Nothing beats the flavor of fresh fish. But to ensure the fish you catch are at their flavorful best, take some time to plan for their proper care.
Fish is a very perishable food.
If you plan to bring fish home from a fishing trip, keep your catch alive as long as possible. A good stringer, fish basket or boat live well is fine for short periods, especially when the water is cool. But the best way to keep fish fresh for a long trip is to put them directly on ice. Most fish caught in Ohio waters are very safe to eat. But occasionally fish consumption advisories are issued for certain species of fish at specific water areas, by the Ohio Department of Health.