Pap described the perfect filet knife, as far as my needs go; would work on everything from bait, bluegill & smallmouth to the 50 lb. plus Cats from the New River and the drum, tuna, blues & dolphin from the NC OBX. Just need Capt. Chris to tie one of his special "filet knife knots" (that he was taught by Bo) in the wrist thong before he ships it to me.
AND, could not agree more with Tom or Chief re: bluegill prep. You rekindled some awfully good memories for me dealing with my great-grandmother's HUGE cast iron skillet (1 of 4 inherited), over a campfire, filled with sizzling bluegills & camping for a week (or 2) with good buddies at 1 of 4 small local "spots".....followed by good buddies & good little children.
I gotta' get back......been way too long.....Thanks.