How To: Fillet a Bass Like a Pro - Boneless Bass No Gutting - Step by Step

[@isaacarnold4635]

I am 61 years old, I've fished pretty much all my life ( bluegills on a cane pole when I was 3), I've filleted thousands of fish. You are exacty right about how to clean a bass & good at it. And, don't apologize for keeping one, they are plentiful and perfectly good to eat.

[@SinCityOutdoors]

Thank you

[@thomasflores7817]

They are super plentiful. People act like it’s a wild brown trout in its natural habitat that was never stocked. Anywhere on the west coast where I’m from, they’re stocked, mostly in man made resevoirs, so I don’t see the difference between eating a stocked bass and a stocked trout.

[@Lord_of_Pasta]

Bamboo poles on a dock when I was young you couldn't keep the hook in the water more than 2 seconds before another bit. Could fill a cooler in under 30 minutes lol good times

[@brandonmartinez-tz8ns]

Should we remove blood line like the catfish?

[@victorrosas-br7fs]

@@brandonmartinez-tz8nsonly if you’re gutting it

[@jkwon7759]

This kid presents in an impressively straightforward manner. Whoever taught him to clean a fish did a damn good job teaching him to speak, too.

[@Indarow]

My dad and I have always done the scale and gut method. At first I wasn’t going to use this video to give me and my dad pointers on filleting because of how young you are, but damn dude, that was a great video. Very professional, straight to the point and it demonstrates that you’re an expert. Just goes to show that a little humility can go a long way. Thank you!

[@joseph12345678914]

Kid, youre pretty badass. Whoevers bringing you up is doing a damned good job they ought to be proud

[@SinCityOutdoors]

Thank you

[@Srry-mom]

@@SinCityOutdoors Four years later I still use this video to touch up on my filet skills. These comments are spot on! The young man in this video is not only extremely well spoken, but also intelligent, to the point, and got some damn good filet skills. Thanks for this video

[@paulbarry7760]

At first i was thinking that what about the slaces comeing off the basss. ​@SinCityOutdoors

[@TheParanoidWaffel]

This young man is incredibly cerebral/in depth in his explanations and completely respectable while still maintaining that modern cool vibe, a very very rare thing now adays. Loved the video and learned a ton, thanks.

[@pummelu3423]

Ok boomer

[@calvinjones4480]

@@pummelu3423 being rude for no reason smh 😂

[@walktaarwhate3872]

@@calvinjones4480ok boomer

[@bradparker1]

I have been referring to this video the last several months when I need a refresher course in how to do this properly! His explanations are incredibly well-articulated and his approach is much better than other videos I've seen. Massive props -- Very well done!!

[@augustkraus1389]

Thanks man, needed a refresher after not going fishing in over 10 years, closer to 15. Headed back to the old lake in a few days. Lake caught bass, bluegill, and northern pike were our summer dinner up North as kids!

[@patrickrohlfing6838]

Crazy to think there is 100s of videos on KZbin about this and by far this is the most efficient and clear video! Exactly how I learned to clean em when I was little.

[@SinCityOutdoors]

Thanks, I appreciate that

[@philipc6103]

The fish is dead. They didnt want to waste him. You should be happy

[@WOMPITUS]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with eating large mouth bass.

[@kharmsengine]

I was always wondering why people are so touchy about this topic.

[@Kaleb.R]

@@kharmsengine I know its weird, I think it probably has something to do with tournment bass fishman. I heard its good for bass population to remove smaller bass here and there, assuming its a legal length.

[@kevinwalter4078]

Because bass are a "sport fish". Some people think that makes them special or something.

[@hhhhhhhfjjrjrjrjrirh148]

​@@kevinwalter4078they're one of the best eaten fish too

[@TimmyTheKitty]

Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Catfish… all the same to me… all VERY edible 😂

[@Kyle-vb3fz]

Phenomenally done. As an adult who grew up catching bass as a kid, and getting back into in my early 30s, this was extremely helpful.

[@Delmarvafishing]

Wow, good video kid who ever taught you to do that did an outstanding job teaching

[@EnochCaine]

1 year later and I must agree. He did it like it was nothing. I tried to filet a large mouth bass just yesterday and butchered the fish. Had to throw it away. Even tried scaling it. First bass I ever caught, gut hooked

[@codybanks9944]

@@EnochCaine The method he shows here is how I learned to filet Large Mouth Bass over 40 years ago from a friend of mine's big brother. :~)

[@EnochCaine]

@@codybanks9944 thank you gor responding. I hate fish went to the trash. I have never had bass before and really wanted to try it. This guy is really good in the video but they make it seem so easy

[@87DAM1987]

Its easy

[@Semichef5200]

Great video! Been catchin and eatin bass for 50+ yrs. Have no flipping idea why all the thumbs down? Bunch of cry babies! Keep up the great work, young man! Don't ever focus on the naysayers....bugs on the windshield! 🤓

[@JohnDoe-dj5mt]

Not having a lot of money while living next to a stream. Bass are definitely on the menu. Cheap Walmart tackle kept me fed through the summer months, they weren't the only think i ate but it sure helped.

[@collinboggs349]

You have a gift for teaching. You're knowledgeable, articulate and very personable. Excellent knife work.

[@brookmiller1986]

Great video! I liked that you got right to the point and did not waste our time with bs. Whoever taught you to fillet fish did a great job. Thanks for great video I’ll be looking for more from you.

[@TnVolFan]

Great job my man....full of confidence and no cockyness....love it well done

[@RogueArcher24]

good lad. shows respect for the concervation of wildlife, but doesn't waste a bad hook, and demonstrates great cleaning skills! wicked mate wicked!

[@deejayhops8127]

Great job of explaining and demonstrating how to clean a bass. I feel confident I will be able to clean my first bass. Thanks

[@hansoosterbaan8295]

Yeah I have watched this twice....I am a little rusty on cleaning fish but I have to say, this is probably the best one I have watched. Quality video, the music was appropriate and not overbearing like some, you are extremely intelligent and well spoken and I would have to say mature beyond your age. Dude you are alright...I subscribed. You will go far. Keep up the good work and seek excellence in all you do!

[@yuseforest6744]

I'm fairly new to angling and this video was awesome! The method and the straightforward explainiation helped me improve my skill. This worked equally well for sunfish and bluegill. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@michaelsilverman9189]

Very nice job young man! I’m going to look forward to seeing all your videos. You have a gift for teaching and you are very articulate. Thank you for sharing. You even taught this 67 y/o some new things and I like your techniques. Keep up the great work!

[@SinCityOutdoors]

Thank you

[@michaelsilverman9189]

You’re welcome

[@HealthyNugs]

I've seen many many culinary videos where the presenter fails to demonstrate how to use the flex in the fillet knife. Well done!

[@on2wheels275]

Well done video from a young lad. Comfortable in front of the camera and confident in his knife skills and he even cooks. Well done kid. With more young people respecting our land and wildlife and learning some outdoor skills we would have a much better society in the future. Way to go

[@Christopher-qe9fu]

Well done , first time seen it done without gutting and descaling

[@donjantzen]

Kid... Thank you, I'm the same way, I don;t keep all of the bass I catch, sometimes I do, sometimes i don't, but I TOTALLY AGREE that no fish should be wasted. Your technique just helped this 47 year old man learn how to do this better. If you're ever in Texas (Houstonish), let's go slay some fatties! Great job.

[@jessicadias5014]

My father taught me along the same kines as you showed in this video. We only kept freshwater bass when they died during the struggle. Beautiful fish with a similar taste to salmon but slightly gentler

[@RealisticFishing]

Making it look easy, good knife-work 👍

[@10downTrent]

I don’t care what people think, I tried largemouth same as you after gill hooking one and it tastes great. I will continue to keep them from time to time.

[@aiducha]

Very accomplished and articulated young guy. Greetings from Winnipeg, Canada.

[@SinCityOutdoors]

Thank you

[@justjill4394]

Hey you helped me a lot today. I'm new to fishing and usually only have caught trout which I have no problem cleaning. I've been slaying the bass over the last week and could release them but today this one swallows my lure and was bleeding too bad. I had to figure out how to fillet. So wanted to say thanks for your vid. It helped me immensely.

[@dr.hamsammich7855]

Thank you sir!!! Got one today that got the gills good. I don’t normally eat them either but if they’re gone, might as well eat. I appreciate the cleaning tips. It was deli shoes

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[@RGBOZO]

Sorry what?

[@watrgrl2]

Nice video. I think you have a gift for teaching young man. 🤓You should definitely expand in that area. Whatever you choose to do in life, teaching is a talent you seem to possess. (Along with cleaning up a bass😎)

[@Realhades-tl2bx]

thankyou for teaching me cause I catch huge bass but I don't know how to fillet them you are a life saver

[@matthewherbert8875]

So good dipped in batter and some Golden Dipt breading

[@freesteez3]

Just found this channel this year but I had to keep a large mouth today and found this vid! Always good informative vids. Love you guys

[@spencerbainum8068]

I release 99% of the fish I catch but if you don't keep and eat a bass once in a while you are denying yourself somethin tasty!

[@joseph12345678914]

I gut em and wrap em in tinfoil whole, and roast them in hot coals on a flat shovel for half an hour turns out perfect every time

[@youtubecomments5951]

I keep about 1/4 of the bass I catch basically I eat bass 2 times a week. I steam it. I don’t waste as much as this kid does. I get rid of scales then gut it. Then steam a 2lb bass with scallions and ginger. 9.5 min for a 2 lber. Then get rid of juices and leave just the fish. Put fresh scallions and sliced strands of ginger. Maybe some hot peppers. Then pour hot oil over fish and the ginger scallions. Make sure oil it’s hot enough. When you pour you hear it popping when it hits the fish. Finish off with light soy sauce or just regular soy sauce and enjoy. The cheeks the best.

[@russellkasprzyk4934]

Literally anything out of saltwater tastes better than bass

[@brucesantos5566]

If you don’t like bass, I really feel you need to learn how to prepare a fish. Never had issues with bass...think it’s weird you would deny yourselves such a prize?! But then again, hey I’m not a fan of catfish or carp, and people seem to have a taste for that so there ya go!

[@dylanlee8158]

Dude you’re awesome 👍🏼 good job, great presentation and great well instructed tutorial, you’re a natural on camera

[@TheOfficial_ToddTheBod]

I love catching and cooking bass! I even chop of the tail and fry that up. Eat the meat off the bone and eat the actual tail fin. So good!

[@thecook8964]

Bones=flavor

[@user-yh9oy2vz5z]

I just came down here to admire this guys respect and presentation he will be very bright in whatever he chooses to fulfill.

[@lakerphan17]

Outstanding work man. Nothing wrong with eating what you catch

[@kharmsengine]

Awesome instructions, I am brand new at fillet and it even worked for me.

[@MealBoi]

I’ve been fishing bass and eating it since I was 5 hands down my favorite maybe tied with walleye. Fun to fight so much respect for this fish.

[@michaelsupple6081]

Late to the party here but i must say.....outstanding video! Not a word wasted...you had my attention throughout.

[@ackiena3031]

Your video definitely helped me with learning how thank you for the easy guide

[@scotthill6807]

First, thank you for not wasting the fish. I've seen some real jerks that just just throw back a un-releasable fish that's injured. Here in the south (Texas), we fry and eat Bass all the time.

[@jacob2790]

Yeah I hate it when I watch an angler rip their gear out of a fishes throat or guts and just toss it back in and carry on while it floats there...if you injure it that badly either give it to someone else to eat or eat it yourself, small or not.

[@ATMSynsay]

Y’all nasty

[@caidFNch1s2]

Texas ain’t south south

[@jdog804]

I haven't fished in years and will be going next month or two when the weather cools down by the lakes, thanks for the reminder on how to filet those delicious fishies!

[@MRBJT51]

Bass populations are excellent these days since more anglers are practicing catch-and-release...it's not like those old photos from the 60's when people had 50 bass on a stick and another 50 laying on the ground.... just wanton abuse. Taking a few to eat isn't going to deplete the population.

[@UGWilson]

If you keep them on a slot limit, even better because it helps the bigger ones get bigger.

[@SEAN_VORA236]

I Agree

[@AdamPrince-cf2sv]

This was a good video and an even better message. Let's not waste any of our natural resources; we may need them before too long...

[@timothygoebel1427]

I learned a lot young man. Thank you.

[@RawRawly]

Much appreciation for the video man. Helped me fillet my 2 bass I caught today on opener!

[@richroberts4591]

Same way I do mine not a fan of bass normally but same if its dying or dead waste no want not. Good job man

[@BassRangerOutdoors]

Nice looking filets and if I ever have to do that to a bass at least I have a good idea how to get it done!! Great job!!

[@puprilla]

That's awesome man thanks I normally never keep bass either but a buddy of mine was complaining that I've been letting them go without eating any. I had a six and a half pounder 21-inch last week and almost a 3-pound 15-inch right today so I took one home I'm going to check it out and see whats up

[@jamesdisbrow2157]

Great video, very informative. I used to scale my fish using a knife but my Brother-In-Law showed me a better way. You use a spoon and it is a lot faster and safer than using a knife. God bless.

[@davidbuckles9950]

You’re a very good teacher. Thank you.

[@JimGrady67]

Great video! bass are good eating and sometimes you have to thin them out. Or in your case, don't let it go to waste!

[@bakugosrage8976]

No one likes to keep Largemouth Bass but you did the right thing because you didn't waste it .I do keep Small mouth Bass because I am originally from the northeast Great Lakes region and it is second nature to do so.

[@SinCityOutdoors]

A lot of people do at Lake Mead also

[@jadeflagon9681]

I keep every Large Mouth bass above 15 inches I catch they taste amazing

[@michaelshane405]

I just cooked a 16" Largemouth from a medium pristine pond near my house. Filleted, tossed with cajun spices, and fried with butter. Served with a sauce of mayo, lemon, fresh dill, sriracha, and a touch of maple syrup. It was great.

[@bakugosrage8976]

Michael Shane I am going to try that recipe you just posted. Could you please elaborate on steps and amounts.

[@michaelshane405]

Three plates: (1) with one part flour to one part spice mix (I like salt, pepper, chili powder, oregano, and thyme); (2) with whisked egg; and (3) flour, salt, panko breadcrumbs (optional). Dredge fillets in plate one, dip in plate two, dredge in plate three. Fry in a pan with plenty of butter till done. Sauce: whisk 3 parts mayo to one part lemon juice. Add a healthy fist full of fresh dill, one minced garlic clove, as much sriracha as you like, and just a touch of maple syrup. Taste a lot during the sauce making because everybody is a little different. I use this for all musky fish.

[@nicoletabor2617]

I love watching your filleting videos. They have really helped me learn!

[@KTUBE1770]

I’m watching because that’s what I caught. No problem here. Cheers from Florida

[@jasona8431]

Perfect fillet thanks Bro

[@laurajohnston1199]

This was a fabulously informative and straightforward presentation! Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge and skills in a succinct and comprehensive fashion that was easy to understand and to empower the viewer to confidently prepare a beautiful bass! Thank you!!

[@SinCityOutdoors]

You’re welcome

[@bluegill2030]

I fish for bass and I keep them, one of the best eating fish there is. Caught a 14" today and fillet that thing up!!! Yummy

[@MC-hs4mf]

Spec. Perch and bass are the best freshwater fish.

[@jadarichristian6554]

Facts

[@fitepitsnbonfires]

Dont foreget catfish

[@ATMSynsay]

Who tf eats bass??

[@bluegill2030]

Young Synsay a lot of people actually

[@thelittlestmig3394]

I use the very same method for zander. I use a serrated bread knife for cutting trough scales down to spine tho. Got to save that edge on fillet knife at all costs!

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[@Ottersmilk]

Man, you are really good at explaining this. I enjoyed this vid.

[@brentfriedland]

PERFECT!!! I WAS A KID HELPING TO CLEAN AND DEBONE FILETS AT MY FAMILY'S RESORT IN MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA AND MY DAD WAS THE MEAT CUTTER IN THE FAMILY SO I HAD TO DO IT THAT WAY OR I'D CATCH HELL FOREVER. THANK YOU FOR DOING IT RIGHT!!!

[@SinCityOutdoors]

That’s awesome, thanks for watching

[@soulsurfer4441]

I think you found your calling. This video was really excellent. I'm moving to Florida and I needed this video so much lol Why did you say you normally don't keep bass??? How do they taste?? Where I'm moving they have bass tournaments so I hope they taste good.

[@mikeetc9335]

Keeping some bass is not a bad thing,I do but not during spawning season,they are good eating, great job cleaning it very similar to how my grandfather taught me 👍

[@emmajacques8865]

Thank you! Just filet a fish for the first time and it came out great thanks to your video! 😊

[@SinCityOutdoors]

I’m glad to hear that... thanks for watching

[@TRattana03]

How old is this kid?! Mad props to who raised him. Keep em coming bro

[@snakemanjed1]

Best fillet tutorial on KZbin!

[@BunnySconce]

Thank you, you are a good outdoorsman!

[@IluLimnu]

good looking filet. I scale and gut em when they're that big. cook it in a salt dome. makes a hell of a presentation at the table.

[@kellyslingerland4186]

Thanks bud. The fan sitting and watching is great.

[@mikeski8827]

That tail trick is really clever!

[@blueridgeboy6791]

Excellent job young man.

[@rrth556]

Hey I’m 47 and never learned. My teenage girl caught a fish and i needed to learn. Thanks buddy im going to try🙂

[@XPLRNW]

Big shout out from Northwest Washington brother! Great video... I'm a fellow KZbinr from the PNW.... Thanks for dropping a good video and all the work involved... keep grinding on that outdoor life homeslice!

[@thetropicalbard]

You're a legend lad. Keep up the great vids!

[@rubenperez1481]

Thank you for this video. Been releasing the bass from my local pond and was wondering how I could clean and cut them at home. Gonna be taking 3-4 large mouth trophies a month 😈

[@magwamagwa45110]

You did the right thing not wasting him great video..

[@jonathansigmund7122]

Damn!!!! Great video, man!! You have skills my guy!!!

[@soonerman3695]

Largemouth and Smallmouth are in the sunfish family and taste great like them so nothing wrong keeping some bass at all

[@thebassbrotherscolorado4527]

Super good video man! Very helpful but kept it simple! Hell ya!

[@Billy-ho5ms]

Very nice. They ate a lot of bass in AL. Tenn. River

[@genegorrell296]

He did a great job. Question: is the front belly flesh good too? I noticed he left the front belly flesh off. Maybe it's good too?

[@SinCityOutdoors]

It is but supposedly all the toxins are in the belly. People that eat belly meat limit how much they eat

[@genegorrell296]

@@SinCityOutdoors Good information thanks!

[@Billy-ho5ms]

That was my question. We eat that up on a catfish usually...now im worried. Not really lol

[@gregdileo]

looking down the comments it looks like I'll add to the pile. Great job all around. Well done and thanks!

[@mcprof8168]

Bruh, you is a legend wtf. You made it look so easy. Hopefully I can do this as well lol

[@hondrta]

Very good video. I wish I would have watched this video before I tried to fillet a bass I caught tonight that swallowed the lure super super super deep and died. A super sharp fillet knife is a must. It’s hard to do with a half sharp knife that doesnt flex…. As I found out. Oh well live and learn.. I’ll be picking bones later. I fished occasionally with my dad as a small kid… here I am at 36 fishing for the first time since a kid, and I’m HOOKED.

[@streetghost]

Great presentation. Tight lines 🎣

[@CSRjr1969]

Wow - great video! Please keep 'em coming!

[@JoseAntonio-pb7nd]

Excellent video 💯. I am just getting into fishing and videos like these are extremely helpful.

[@redeyestones3738]

Great video, young bud. Keep it up. Sub worthy

[@malmiller8109]

Skills young man! Skills!

[@primate4]

Nice job and video!

[@jonathanjohnson7616]

Great job my brother. Saves you from a mess.

[@triggeredcat120]

Beautifully done. I want to go fishing some day and catch my own fish and filet it.

[@ericcartman1168]

Personally ive always left the scales on, easier to peel off once its cooked. Great vid!