Fillet knives

[dbaker]

I wasn't really sure where to ask this so I chose this forum. Does anybody have recommendations on the best fillet knives on the market.. Also is it worth it to buy an electric fillet knife. I don't want to spend a bunch of money but I do what quality.

[gpc]

For regular fillet knifes I like the rapala brand. You can get a cheaper brand of rapala, but for a decent filley knife I usually spend around $40. But if your any thing like me you loose a lot of gear. Dropping in in the water, leaving it a t a fillet station, or letting someone use it and they break it or do one ofthe things I just mentioned. So what I do more often now is find a handle that I like, not an expensive knife, but one with a comfotable handle. First you have to buy a decent sharpener and sharpen it about ever other time I use it, while still fishing or trolling is a great time to sharpen it. But kershaw and gerber make good fillet knives as well. Or check out the cabelas website and theyll have a couple to choose from.


I also have an electric fillet knife. It is a mister twister brand and its been in the family for about 15 years and its still going strong. I only use the electric knife when I have a major work load of smaller fish. Like a limit of crappie. Or if I have a couple limits of walleye. If I only have a walleye or 2 or a salmon, chances are I wont use the electric. Now they have some really good fillet knives out there. Rapala and a couple other brands have a cordless version out. Some have chargeable batteris and some take a couple of AAs. I want to get a cordless one for when Im fishing somewhere with no power. Also the cord does get in the way a little bit while filleting fish. A decent electiric fillet knife will run you about $50, but they will come with a carry case and a couple of blades. But then again Iv seen people use the electric turkey carveres and get the same results. Iv never done it but its the same design

[A9]

Don't over analyze anything too much....Any good sporting goods store or outdoor store will have a good selection of knives...You do get what you pay for, and make sure to get a sharpener cause filleting tough skinned fish is a pain with a dull fillet knife...

[beerman1981]

Many years ago, my sister was a salesman for the cutco company. Somehow along the way, I ended up getting ahold of one of their fishing filet knives called "the fisherman's solution." Cutco offers very nice cutlery for a decent price. I would never use another filet knife. This thing is rugged and sharp, and has lasted me many years. Here's a link to it: http://www.cutco.com/products/product.j ... Group=5721

Joe

[dbaker]

thanks for the info.