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How to Gut and Scale a Fish

By Hank Shaw, About.com

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Removing the Guts

Removing the guts

Removing the guts

Holly Heyser

You remove the guts by reaching in and grabbing them right at the base of the head, where you will feel everything connect. Pinch that spot and pull the whole lot out. On large fish you will have to cut this with your knife -- be careful you don't cut yourself!

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