This is the video that helped me fillet pike better. The Y-bone prop gives you a great idea exactly how the Y-bone lays in the meat. After a couple times, you'll become a master at it. ;)

boneless pike video

I love his last comment. ;)

Agree that the oversized bone prop helps visualize it. There are many videos on the subject, all a little different, but the best teacher is practice practice practice.

Visual is very helpful. My favorite has always been this guy.

He also has a great video for walleye.

Sure makes it look easy!

Nice video. The only pike I catch are up there. We eat pike at least one night a trip. Usually a couple 2 footers. It was about the third time before I learned a little on this forum and scanned some videos. It helped. I had either made a mess of it or felt like I was throwing too much carcass awaay without maybe choking somebody. All this said; like sweady said,"Practice,practice,...."

Here's a good one (from my favorite resort on Leech Lake, no less!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKxNzWjAnqQ

That's the way you do it. He did a great job illustrating the how's and why's.

Once you Y-bone a bunch of northerns it becomes easy. I do it now with a Rapala lithium electric knife. Great feel with them. But I have messed up few learning:)

Zwater: "Once you Y-bone a bunch of northerns it becomes easy. I do it now with a Rapala lithium electric knife. Great feel with them. But I have messed up few learning:)"

+1

I like the 5 filet method

yogi59weedr: "I like the 5 filet method "

I learned a five fillet method and like it best. But like everything else the best way to do it is the way that works best for you.

mutz: "

yogi59weedr: "I like the 5 filet method "

I learned a five fillet method and like it best. But like everything else the best way to do it is the way that works best for you."

Yep. I have tried the 5 fillet method, but the video shock has is how I like to do it. That's how my Dad taught me. Both methods work to keep those pesky Y-bones out of your fillet.

I would rather eat northerns than walleyes.

Cool vid I might have to give it a try, I'm currently a 5 fillet kinda guy myself!

Aries: "Cool vid I might have to give it a try, I'm currently a 5 fillet kinda guy myself!"

a fisherman with an open mind , go figure JK
i have a closed mind so i know you'll like it better ;)

Great video!