Northern pike are great table fare. But have you ever been hesitant about keeping them because of the extra steps required to remove the “Y” bones? Here’s a demonstration of one way to fillet pike. Thanks to Jim Nelson of the Minnesota Darkhouse And Angling Association for taking us through the “no bones” method. For everyone planning to keep pike on inland waters of Minnesota, the pike zone regulations and more information can be found at mndnr.gov/pike. Also keep in mind that this method is in