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Bronko · 04-14-2008, 03:52 PM

I believe its an old term for a fillet table with a light source behind it. An old timer I know used to ask if the fillets I brought him were candled.

It means held up to a light to look for worms and bones.

I could be wrong, but that is what I always though it was.

04-14-2008, 03:52 PM	#4
Bronko Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: South of Boston Posts: 2,605	I believe its an old term for a fillet table with a light source behind it. An old timer I know used to ask if the fillets I brought him were candled. It means held up to a light to look for worms and bones. I could be wrong, but that is what I always though it was.
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