As an avid fishing enthusiast, there's nothing quite like reeling in a big catch and then turning it into a delicious fish fry! I take great pleasure in hosting gatherings with friends and family, where we can all enjoy the fruits of our fishing labor. Of course, in order to throw a successful fish fry, you need to have the skills to properly clean and preserve your catch. After all, no one wants to bite into a fish that's past its prime! So grab your fillet knife and get ready to impress your guests with a feast fit for a fishing champion. 

Let's delve into the art of cleaning our catch and preparing it for the freezer. 

Don't get me wrong, this is not the only way to clean fish for eating, but this is the way we clean fish for our fish fry. I have smoked whole fish before after removing the scales. I have gutted the fish, removed the head, and then baked it, but frying is one of my favorites.

The video below is from YouTube. This is the process we go through every time we bring fish home.

What sets you apart? Do you have any tips or tricks that could improve our methods? That's what it's all about - sharing is caring! Let's swap secrets and elevate our game together!