Watch Yukon Conservation Officer Shawn Hughes demonstrates the five fillet method for cleaning Pike.

Feb 16, 2023 · Northern pike make a great table fare, but are often avoided because of their Y-bones. This filleting method will produce five boneless pieces of meat when you are done.

Jul 1, 2014 · Learn how to cut 5 fillets from pike, northern pike & pickerel. Print the list of fillet equipment & fillet steps.

Feb 27, 2025 · Fortunately, the 5-fillet method is a great way to remove those pesky bones and maximize your meat yield. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner looking to clean your first …

Aug 30, 2025 · This comprehensive guide covers everything from the essential 5 fillet northern pike method to detailed northern pike filleting instructions that produce perfectly boneless results every time.

Jan 6, 2024 · This guide will walk you through everything, from the essential tools for filleting pike to the step-by-step process of removing Y-bones from pike, ensuring you get clean, boneless pike fillets …

Northern Pike tend to be bony and a hassle to fillet. Most people prefer not to keep and eat these fish due to the Y-bones. But when filleted correctly it is...

Jul 25, 2017 · Northern pike are known as a tricky fish to fillet boneless due to the high amount of y bones. Today I show you the best way to clean a pike, resulting in 5 beautiful boneless fillets. Bigger …

Feb 24, 2025 · The technique for getting the Y-bones out of northern pike is easy, and you can avoid most of the bone to get five clean fillets off of one fish. Lay the pike on it's belly and cut about half …

row of small bones down the center of this fillet. Remove them with a V-shaped, be observed running parallel to it on either side. Make a cut down and lightly inward along the outer edge of these bones. …