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Fillet Size
What size gills are too small to keep and fillet? In other words, worth the effort. I've been shore wading for them and can't get them over 6 inches.
Opinions are appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by Ronald A Wilson on
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6in would be my smallest .I think the best eating size is 7 to 8 in
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Permalink Reply by Jeffrey D. Abney on
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I clean alot 6 to 8 inch gills but I also like smaller fish from time to time........I will sometimes clean a hundred or more fish in the 4 to 5 inch class for a tasty treat........but most of the folks I know would not be patient enough to clean smaller fish in those numbers........
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Permalink Reply by John Sheehan on
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When i do it , 7.5-8.5" .
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