Northwest Fishing Reports

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.

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

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...

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

thanks for the info.