First YT wheres the belly meat? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

crazywakeboarder · 08-15-2014, 08:58 PM

I went out with Josh and got my first YT. It was 45 inches and 26lbs. I've never caught anything like it. It was pretty amazing pulling against it. I have to admit, it made me feel pretty ashamed at how much my forearms were burning while fighting it.

Its been on ice now for a good while and I'm ready to harvest. I've read many posts here saying how good YT belly is and not to throw it out. It sounds pretty simple (the belly) but how do I know which meat to separate as belly meat? Does it look different? I've only filleted small fish and I don't want to waste any of this beautiful fish

Thanks!

08-15-2014, 08:58 PM	#1
crazywakeboarder Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: yorba linda Posts: 120	First YT wheres the belly meat? I went out with Josh and got my first YT. It was 45 inches and 26lbs. I've never caught anything like it. It was pretty amazing pulling against it. I have to admit, it made me feel pretty ashamed at how much my forearms were burning while fighting it. Its been on ice now for a good while and I'm ready to harvest. I've read many posts here saying how good YT belly is and not to throw it out. It sounds pretty simple (the belly) but how do I know which meat to separate as belly meat? Does it look different? I've only filleted small fish and I don't want to waste any of this beautiful fish Thanks! Last edited by crazywakeboarder; 08-15-2014 at 09:10 PM.