When filleting a fish, how can I stop if from sliding around ?

Question

When filleting a fish, how can I stop if from sliding around ?

Answer 1

Simple, scale it, then place on a towel, no sliding around then.

Answer 2

Coat it in flour

Answer 3

use a board with a clamp like this http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores...

Answer 4

With bout' all fish that I clean (practice catch & release so it not be many) I'll use Kevlar's String Knit (link) gloves but, any one on the page will do ya'. The material that's used cuts down the "slippery-ness" of em' (fish). Other way be the cleaning station that sets over a sink. It has a large clamp the acts like a vise on the "snout", of the fish. Don't know If I've helped but, least ya' got some more options ;)... < ' ( (( > <

Gloves:

http://www.lyndist.com/kevlar/kevlar_glo...

Cleanin' station:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...

Answer 5

At home I have a cleaning board with a piece of non-skid on it.  Out in the field I grab it by the lip with my pliers.

Answer 6

Pin it down

Answer 7

when filleting the fish dont cut off the tale untl the very end. thet way you can drive a nail trough the tale to reduce the amount of movement of the fish. Works better on big fish.

Answer 8

just buy one of those wooden fish-cleaning boards with a metal clamp attached to one end......you can get them at any walmart..

Answer 9

did you scale it?

Answer 10

the best way is to wear a glove on your non knife hand that has good grip. I find cotton gloves the best.

Answer 11

rinse first and use wooden cutting board

Answer 12

A kevlar glove is your best option(as suggested) as it will prevent accidents plus it will keep it from slipping, a dry wooden chopping board also works. Also wash the fish in cold water when filleting to remove excess slime.

Answer 13

You hold it