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Filet Knife
Posted on 4/18/20 at 5:54 pm
Posted on 4/18/20 at 5:54 pm
I have the 9 inch Rapala and it is good as long as you sharpen it after every filet (2x per fish). Is that just the way it goes with filet knives or is there a "pro" version out there? Also the rapala is a little stiff, trying to get the bend is a little tough while trying to finesse.
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Posted on 4/18/20 at 5:56 pm to deeprig9
What fish are you fileting?
Posted on 4/18/20 at 6:00 pm to deeprig9
We use a Dexter Russel for most fish besides specks.
Posted on 4/18/20 at 6:04 pm to deeprig9
I love my Dexter Russell fillet knives. Have the Tiger edge for getting through redfish scales and ribs, and a regular fillet knife for the rest of the job on reds and for flounder and specks.
Edit to add- the Dexter's hold an edge really well. I've only had to put mine on a steel so far to hone the edge and bought them last year.
Edit to add- the Dexter's hold an edge really well. I've only had to put mine on a steel so far to hone the edge and bought them last year.
This post was edited on 4/18/20 at 6:06 pm
Posted on 4/18/20 at 6:07 pm to LSUlefty
Sacalait/crappie
Posted on 4/18/20 at 6:10 pm to deeprig9
quote:
Sacalait/crappie
What dat is?
Caught my fish bass on a hook 2 months ago.
All I really know is salt.
Posted on 4/18/20 at 6:18 pm to deeprig9
I have a Kershaw that I clean cats with. Its holds an edge for 4 or 5 big cats
Posted on 4/18/20 at 6:30 pm to deeprig9
quote:
I have the 9 inch Rapala and it is good as long as you sharpen it after every filet (2x per fish). Is that just the way it goes with filet knives or is there a "pro" version out there? Also the rapala is a little stiff, trying to get the bend is a little tough while trying to finesse.
I'm surprised you don't do an electric knife. It seems like most of y'all on here do.
Anyway, I have a 7" Dexter that has some bend that I use on rockfish. Mostly stiff which is what it requires.
I also use a 9" "regular" Kershaw which has more bend in it than the dexter.
I don't sharpen nearly as much as you are either. They aren't expensive either. Have had both for years.
Posted on 4/18/20 at 6:31 pm to MeatHead1313
quote:
the Dexter's hold an edge really well.
Agreed.
Eta....I'm trying to think which brands of mine gets sharpened the most. It's pretty equal.
This post was edited on 4/18/20 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 4/18/20 at 6:56 pm to DeltaDoc
I have an American angler that I bought at a marina in a pinch and complained about having to drop >$100 on an electric knife but I have to say that is a superior electric knife
My filet knife is a Victorinox which has great shape to the blade and also holds the edge well
My filet knife is a Victorinox which has great shape to the blade and also holds the edge well
Posted on 4/18/20 at 7:11 pm to DeltaDoc
I have the Bubba blade lithium ion rechargeable. The blades that come with it are great for Saltwater fish but sucksss for bass, sacs and brim. I bought the mister twister blades and they work great for fresh water fish. I can clean fish twice as fast now.
Posted on 4/18/20 at 7:15 pm to lsufan1971
I use an American Angler electric at the house.
But I just bought this Gerber filet knife to take on overnight kayak camping trips.
I haven't had a chance to use it yet thanks to the 'Rona screwing up our Devil's River trip.
But I just bought this Gerber filet knife to take on overnight kayak camping trips.
I haven't had a chance to use it yet thanks to the 'Rona screwing up our Devil's River trip.
Posted on 4/18/20 at 7:26 pm to deeprig9
African Angler here, will clean 60 trout but. gets hot. Cleaned 25:49 today and was warm when I finished, didn’t ask buddy if my other AA was warm. All E-Knives are over rated imo.
Posted on 4/18/20 at 7:36 pm to LSUintheNW
"Regular " kershaw same as "clear water " kershaw?
Posted on 4/18/20 at 7:46 pm to deeprig9
Mora makes a good one.
If I’m doing a cooler full I use a mister twister electric with grip tape in strategic locations.
If I’m doing a cooler full I use a mister twister electric with grip tape in strategic locations.
Posted on 4/18/20 at 8:06 pm to deeprig9
My old lady heard me bitch about shitty filet knifes and asked what I wanted I told her I wanted two knifes. A 8" and 12" victornox.... I fricking love them. Best knifes I have ever owned for cleaning fish, there are much better knifes but I am super happy with mine.
8" breaking knife
12" cimeter
The 12" is amazing for the palegics makes life easier. I found a smaller knife at the dock near me in about 6fsw and it's now my bait knife
8" breaking knife
12" cimeter
The 12" is amazing for the palegics makes life easier. I found a smaller knife at the dock near me in about 6fsw and it's now my bait knife
This post was edited on 4/18/20 at 8:07 pm
Posted on 4/18/20 at 8:13 pm to Lsutigerturner
Mister Twister
Posted on 4/18/20 at 8:41 pm to lsufan1971
quote:
Bubba blade lithium ion
Wife just ordered me one for our anniversary that came in today. Such to hear because I 90%of what I fish for is sacalait
Posted on 4/19/20 at 3:08 am to deeprig9
quote:
Regular " kershaw same as "clear water " kershaw?
Yes, that's the one.
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