This is the fastest way I know to clean a trout. I was taught this technique by my neighbor when I was 11 years old.
If you prefer removing the head, go ahead and cut it off too.
I prefer to leave the head on because I dig the presentation. And for picture taking, you can string the fish by the jaw onto
a stick. Looks rustic ala Jeremiah Johnson.
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Go Catch Some Trout!
~ Trout Ninja ~
What did you think about the technique? Go ahead and comment below in the box.
Bill, Thanks for writing and thanks for taking your Son fishing. A life-long gift. I don’t scale trout because their tiny scales are
soft. When I pan-fry whole trout, I eat the skin if I make it crispy. Otherwise, if your wife still can’t stand the idea, just peel the skin off after cooking.
Of course, if you catch very large trout and are able to fillet them (and remove even the tiniest pin bones, then removing the skin before cooking solves everyones’ issues. Let me know how it goes! Now Go Catch Some More Trout! ~ Trout Ninja ~ God Bless You and Your Family
Thanks for the great videos, including this one.
I am beginning to catch a few trouts lately with my preteen son, who enjoys father/son time immensely. My wife insists on scaling the fish, but you do not. Do they taste that different when scaled? Thanks.
Bill
Amid, Your kind words are my fuel. God Bless You, ~ Trout Ninja ~
I love your VIDEOS… I think this and others show you to be a wonderful show host and very enjoyable to watch…
Your “ANTICS” make the show that more fun like having your daughter do 1 Missippi 2 Missippi
I loved it
Congrats on the Graduation! If you send me the bill for the scissors, I’ll reimburse you! My graduation gift to your child.
pretty cool i do mine the same way (dont use kindergarden scissors) and i never timed myself but i do like the vidio my kid just graduated pre- school last night will be going into kindergarden sool i think i will have to pick up a extra set of scissors
:) lol
like your enthusiasm, keep sending these vids
Donnie, Thanks for the suggestion on showing a slower version of trout cleaning. I’ll sent a note to you when I get it done. ~ Trout Ninja ~
Great video. I gut my fish a little different but I’m going to try your way next time. But now the 37 seconds was fast and does prove a point but remember we also need to teach the young watching as while. Next time you should do a second trout to show the younger fisherman a slower verison so they understand how easy it really is. Keep up the great work. Keep sending videos. Gotta go fishing.