Filet knife
Oct 8, 2020 15:32:39 #
I'm just learning to filet and would like to purchase a really good filet knife. I
bought a cheap one and it leaves way too much meat on the outsides of the bone. Any
suggestions?
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by Susan
bought a cheap one and it leaves way too much meat on the outsides of the bone. Any
suggestions?
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by Susan
Oct 8, 2020 15:40:03 #
A lot of it has to do with skill and practice but I’ve had Good experiences with bubba blades of all sizes
Oct 8, 2020 15:48:58 #
Get you a electric fillet knife cut the filet clear off rib bones and all. then cut the rib bones off the fillet when you're done. That's how I do it unless you're talking a bigger catfish
Oct 8, 2020 15:56:47 #
FS Digest wrote:
I'm just learning to filet and would like to purchase a really good filet knife. I
bought a cheap one and it leaves way too much meat on the outsides of the bone. Any
suggestions?
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by Susan
bought a cheap one and it leaves way too much meat on the outsides of the bone. Any
suggestions?
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by Susan
Well Susan, whether or not the fillet knife is a cheap one or expensive one doesn't improve your skill and expertise in using one. That just comes with practice and experience.
As long as it's sharp it should be up to your proficiency with it.
Not that you wouldn't want a nicer fillet knife, just that you don't HAVE to have one to be able to do a good job. You just need to improve your skill to begin with.
I'm not tryin to be mean just helpful. Good luck.
Oct 8, 2020 16:50:02 #
I agree with whitey. Electric is the way to go. But if you want one that you can carry with you fishing, I'd suggest looking at a Buck, they make a really nice filet knife and if you want the best? Dalstrong is a German made carbon steel blade that goes for about 70 bucks (not too bad for a German knife) and you'd be hard pressed to find a nicer filet knife. If I were you, I'd go buy a cheapo Rapala and keep it sharp and learn how to use it. Know why? Because filet knives are one of those items (probably the number one item) that seem to just get up and walk away from you. I'm 72 years old and I've got a lifetime of fishing behind me and I've probably replaced at least a dozen filet knives. You know that Buck I mentioned? Yep, had one. HAD. If you were to buy the Dalstrong? Keep it in your kitchen, don't carry it on you. Buy the electric and carry a Rapala.
Oct 8, 2020 17:29:02 #
Whitey wrote:
Get you a electric fillet knife cut the filet clear off rib bones and all. then cut the rib bones off the fillet when you're done. That's how I do it unless you're talking a bigger catfish
YUP
Oct 8, 2020 17:29:12 #
Oct 8, 2020 17:30:30 #
Spiritof27 wrote:
I agree with whitey. Electric is the way to go. ... (show quote)
YUP
The best Filet knife for large salmon is actually called a BONING KNIFE. IT also works good for ski nning deer and Elk.
Electric knives work really well.
Oct 8, 2020 17:43:24 #
Oct 8, 2020 19:20:20 #
Oct 8, 2020 20:17:32 #
Maineboyfishing wrote:
A lot of it has to do with skill and practice but I’ve had Good experiences with bubba blades of all sizes
Bubbas are really nice and they offer a couple at reasonable prices, but again, you got to watch it constantly or it won't be there when you need it. You know, as I've gotten older I've become more sedentary in my fishing habits, and my 70+ year old bladder is not quite as elastic as it used to be. Either that or its shrunk. Whatever the reason, if I'm gonna be sittin on the bank in my folding chair enjoying a brewski or two I'm gonna have to get up and answer mature's call. I do this quite often, oftener than I would like. But fishermen and women I've found for the most part are honorable people and I've never worried about coming back to my chair to find a rod or a reel or a bag or bait missing. Except for filet knives. Is there an unspoken rule out there some where that says filet knives are fair game? Please tell me if there is and next time out I'll see if I can't pick myself a new one. New for me.
Oct 8, 2020 22:10:14 #
BadFisherman
Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
All of you seem to know of which you speak/write.
Thanks, guys.
Thanks, guys.
Oct 9, 2020 01:06:31 #
Spirit: I know of what you speak. Even pocket knives have a strange way of walking off from their owners. For some reason, it seems to be a universal thing that knives have an "open season" for all, and everywhere. And as you have said, filet knives fall into this same catgegory. I suppose it would help if you put your initials somewhere in prominent place on the handle or such, so you could claim it if you saw it again..Just Sayin...RJS
Oct 9, 2020 05:44:10 #
Oct 9, 2020 09:40:22 #
Bubba blade for sure
Electrics are mice if you have a lot of fish to clean
Electrics are mice if you have a lot of fish to clean
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