When we catch big hybrids and stripers, I always try to cut out any red meat on the fish. I use a electric fillet knife, so it's best if you leave a little bit of meat between your fillet and the skin. That will eleminate alot of the red meat. Then cut the main red strip out in a v shape and you wont loose much meat. Try them grilled with a little lemon. They are tasty that way.