Manual vs electric fillet knives

[Ole fisherman]

Good to know that longer blade works well. How does it cut thru scales or do you scale your perch first

[Goosechaser]

It will cut right through the scales. I will add that I use a manual knives to take rib bones out on both walleyes and perch. I think a save more meat that way. If possible I would learn to use an electric on some nice eyes to get the feel of it. Then move to perch.