Slashing Stripers???

[aceoky]

I've always called it "clipping the gills" and yes it makes a huge difference on the quality and taste of all fish IMO. The gills are like lungs in mammals and clipping them is "instant bleedout" (if done while still alive) It's Very important afterward to get them right on plenty of ice!

IF you've never tried it I recommend giving it a chance and would almost wager that once will be enough (after the fish fry) to get you doing it at least most of the time.