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• Using a knife, scrape away the scales from the fish’s body, moving in the opposite direction that the scales naturally grow. • After you scrape the fish clean of scales, wash the fish thoroughly with clean water. • If you used paper to collect the scales, fold the paper and dispose of it. • Put the fish on the cutting board, and cut off the head just behind the gills (optional). • Make a slit in the fish’s belly, all the way down to the anus, being careful not to cut too deep so as to avoid puncturing the intestines and releasing fecal matter.

All the scales have been removed. Wash the fish thoroughly under running water to make sure all the scales are rinsed away.

Preparing and Enjoying the Fish You Catch

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