If it is learning the skill of filleting redfish and sea trout you are after, there are few better to learn from than Captain William Toney. William is a lifelong and multi-generational fisherman from Homosassa, Florida. He has been feeding his family and providing cleaned fish to his clients for decades. Williams skill with a knife shines through in this tutorial on how to fillet redfish and sea trout. Nothing good comes without lots of work. He has certainly put in the work to be an excellent fisherman and teacher of the skills he has acquired. If you are out to catch fish to eat, you should know how to clean them very well. This way you get the best fillets and leave nothing on the bone. Each fish has a somewhat different anatomy and the ways you clean or fillet each will vary. William is here to show you where and how to cut, so you can do it on your own or a smidge better. In this short video, you will learn how to use a wet stone to sharpen your knife and how to fillet a redfish and how to fillet a sea trout. Both of these fish make great table fare. Watch and learn from a great fisherman.
How to Fillet Redfish and Sea Trout
(00:06:24)Learn how to fillet redfish and sea trout with this short tutorial from Capt. William Toney. His skill with a fillet knife helps make easy work of the fish he catches to eat. William's knife expertise comes from years of filleting fish for himself and his clients. This may be an almost everyday occurrence for him, as an inshore fishing guide on Florida's Gulf coast. The better you are at understanding the anatomy of various fish and how to go about removing the meat is a handy bit of information to know. As with any fish or animal that you harvest, not wasting any edible parts is key. If you are going to kill something, you should consume it. Having the right know how is critical to not wasting. A sharp knife is also key. Being able to quickly and smartly fillet redfish and sea trout will make your life so much easier, at the end of the day. There is nothing like freshly caught fish on your plate. The last thing you want is to leave meat on the bones. William Toney will walk you through how to sharpen your knife using a wet stone and then how to remove the fillets from both of these wonderful eating fish.
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Captain William Toney, a Homosassa, Florida native, is a revered fourth-generation fishing guide who blends ancestral wisdom with modern techniques to deliver unparalleled fishing experiences. As the owner and operator of Homosassa Inshore Fishing, his expertise spans a wide variety of fish species such as Red Fish, Sea Trout, Mangrove Snapper and Snook, among others. His customized 23' Tremblay Flats Boat, powered by Mercury Outboards, is a testament to his commitment to providing top-notch fishing experiences.
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