Do you guys have a fish scaler? Would it be worth it to get one?
Apr 14, 2021 20:34:03 #
Rogerhoff
Loc: Kansas
I use one of the beaters from small wire not flat handmixer. Fits in my portable hand drill. The flat might work I just happen to have the round ones. Gets most of the scales.
Apr 14, 2021 22:04:33 #
Bait Fisher 55
Loc: Bellingham, WA
I might still have one somewhere... I found it was less messy and faster to just use the knife.
Apr 15, 2021 08:45:08 #
jepolt
Loc: North East Ohio
Do some research on the old electric potato peelers. They used them in commercial food industry and some bigger restaurants. I have used one for 40 years and they work like magic. . You will never skin another fish with your fillet knife. If you need more in-depth I’d be glad to help.
Apr 15, 2021 09:59:56 #
sapreaper
Loc: Easton, PA
PBFisherman wrote:
Trout don’t need scaling, everything else I filet
this^ A+
Apr 15, 2021 10:06:43 #
Rudyboy49
Loc: norwalk, ca
GO TO WALMART OR BIG 5 THEY HAVE DECENT FISH SCALER FOR LESS THAN $5.00...
Apr 15, 2021 11:03:50 #
We leave the skins on most fish except salmon and trout. My son went fishing with a friend that removed the skin of a batch of bluegill when cleaning . After the fish fry my son went back to skins on. I think they have more flavor and hold up better when fried. Just me!
Apr 15, 2021 14:33:08 #
the old boys that i know used a fish basket with a course scoure pad in with the fish drag behind boat let the water do the work
Apr 15, 2021 15:21:30 #
FixorFish
Loc: SW Oregon
shellback wrote:
the old boys that i know used a fish basket with a course scoure pad in with the fish drag behind boat let the water do the work
Gotta love that Oregon ingenuity, don'tcha ? We're not lazy, we're just making life a bit easier through practical and logical thinking. Love the tip, thanks !
Apr 15, 2021 15:58:56 #
FixorFish wrote:
Gotta love that Oregon ingenuity, don'tcha ? We're not lazy, we're just making life a bit easier through practical and logical thinking. Love the tip, thanks !
Ingenuity is right. So the scouting pad ..??? Brillo? It doesn’t get buried by fish? You do it trolling? High speed? Electric motor to avoid gas/oil on dinner? I like the idea just curious of more details.
I have a buddy that uses garden hose in lawn. Just sprays it from tail to gills then flip over and repeat
Apr 16, 2021 00:05:32 #
bapabear wrote:
Trout and salmon can be scaled with a jet stream from a hose. I use the clip on a cleaning table to hold the fish by the tail Warm water fish and saltwater fish scales stick tight. I love my electric scaler for them when not filleting the fish. Use it outside with a fish cleaners apron as the scales will be everywhere. One good prevented fin poke from a rock fish and it will pay for itself many times over. I had to replace the scale guard as the plastic one broke first use.
I do the same! Hand held sprayer on garden hose spray against the scales on salmon, trout, kokanee and steelhead. Works great!
Apr 16, 2021 13:01:23 #
Hose,Not sure it will work on bluegill As for salmon I remove the skin. For dragging the fish behind the boat, not pretty. A guy at the dock showed me some he drug across the lake. I do feel a electric scaller works better. Only about 15-20 seconds a fish.Anyway whats the hurry. Need time for a couple BUDS and reflect on the day on the lake. When your retired you try to enjoy ever day. But that's just me.
Apr 16, 2021 19:26:59 #
JerryT wrote:
This post was meant for fish that have scales!
You didn't start the topic.
Sorry if I offended you.
Apr 16, 2021 22:44:33 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
Trophy Walleye Hunter wrote:
Hose,Not sure it will work on bluegill As for salmon I remove the skin. For dragging the fish behind the boat, not pretty. A guy at the dock showed me some he drug across the lake. I do feel a electric scaller works better. Only about 15-20 seconds a fish.Anyway whats the hurry. Need time for a couple BUDS and reflect on the day on the lake. When your retired you try to enjoy ever day. But that's just me.
You got it almost right. I am with you for everything but the BUD. I highly suggest you switch to Black Butte for dark beer with meals and slow sipping. Pick Modella for a cold thirst quenching beer. Give it a try. Even the best of fishermen can always learn something new. You are right about the hose on warm water fish. It does not work.
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