A How to for Cleaning Redfish \ Throats

**Captain Dave** · #1 10-15-2008, 07:17 AM

There does not seem to be enough info on 2cool or the information highway regarding Redfish throats. Some of us have seen allot of wasted meat at the tables. If you have not tried em, I know what your missing.. Snapper Tuna and other exceptionally fine fish work as well.

Here is a pic from TSFMAG May 2008 that demonstrates. If you don't subscribe to this mag, it is recommended . If $ is a issue, you can view the archives on line clear as day . Real nice layout.

http://texassaltwaterfishingmagazine.com/

**SpeckledTrout** · #2 10-15-2008, 08:35 AM

I don't like to waste meat, either, but the throat section isn't as good tasting, IMO.

Plus, if you don't remove the thin, connective tissue that separates the throat meat from the esophagus, it'll have a funny texture. You need to "peel" it off, if you're gonna eat it.

**Texxan1** · #3 10-15-2008, 08:14 PM

If you ask Cricket, Juniper, Changa and the boy you will hear that the throats of the redfish are the BEST part period....

Now, I tend to agree with the kids.. The throats are great, they just usually get them first.

**Salty Dog** · #4 10-15-2008, 08:29 PM

I prefer the throats too. The way I clean 'em is super quick and easy. Cut the throat out and lay it skin side down. With your electric knife cut staight down between the fins to the skin. When you cut thru the throat and get to the skin roll your knife to one side or the other and the skin will peel right off. Flip it around and skin the other side with your knife. You end up with two pieces per throat. To me they are easier to eat when split in half too.

#5 10-15-2008, 09:13 PM

i never heard of this,but i will try it next time i go catching( i go fishing allthe time).i don't waste much of any fish,my wife and mom prefer the backbone over the fillet.

**FountainJunky** · #6 10-15-2008, 09:53 PM

I was cleaning a nice redfish at Crowley's in Baytown about 8-10 years ago and a man taught me how to cut out the throat. I now do this on snapper too. I always wish I could thank this man for teaching me this...so, if someone remembers teaching a kid a new trick, thanks!

**SpeckledTrout** · #7 10-16-2008, 08:36 AM

Yuck, you guys probably like "catfish nuggets", as well !

I'll stick to the fillets.

**yellowmouth2** · #8 10-16-2008, 11:18 AM

Believe me, there's nothing wrong with redfish throat. It's a big chunk of meat and is as good as the rest of the redfish. I never ate them either until 2 or 3 years ago, but you'd be suprised at how well it tastes and how much meat there is.

**SpeckledTrout** · #9 10-16-2008, 01:48 PM

There's a reason why "catfish nuggets" (throat section) sell cheaper than catfish fillets.

**Captain Dave** · #10 10-16-2008, 02:21 PM

How can you compare Redfish against Catfish ??? Remember the other fish mentioned in the post for throats .. Snapper Tuna and other exceptionally fine fish work as well.

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Originally Posted by SpeckledTrout

There's a reason why "catfish nuggets" (throat section) sell cheaper than catfish fillets.