gaffing hook

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  George Carpenter begins a demonstration of cleaning catfish by cutting off the spiny central fin.
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  Catfish are skinned. The tough outer membrane is separated beginning with an incision at the head.
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  The skin is separated by pulling downward with grippers.
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  The body is separated from the head, leaving the entrails attached to the head.
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  The fillet remaining weighs about 65% of the total weight of the fish.
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  Mayor Barnes examines the remains of his prize catch.