Manual filet knife?

[MathGeek]

I had a wood handled Rapala that worked well for years until someone lost it.

Using Dexter Russel white handled fillet knives now, one 7" blade and one 9" blade. Both are excellent.

We also have a couple of cheap red handled fillet knives from Walmart that were bought when the Dexters were left at home, Mustad maybe? These don't hold an edge very well and I prefer not to use them. They are a bit too stiff also and a pain if you have more than a couple fish to clean.

If I have to replace the Dexters in the future, I'd buy two more of the same.

[Johnsaul]

Once used to this blade, you'll never go back to anything else. I also use the large serrated dexter guys use to slice through cut bait for chum lines. Depends on the size of the fish.

http://www.fishboneknives.com/dexter...kinner-sb12-6/

[Trout rivers]

I have a BB S-flex 9" great knife but i keep a cheapo filet knife too ..for trimming that soft meat around the bones because the BB will cut right through the bone

[yigodiver]

Agreed!!!

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

I've got a few dexters. They are really good knives

[yigodiver]

This is what I use to clean red fish. Does a very nice job! Also use for deer, love'em

Watch this link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlwfKBsgImg

Originally Posted by Johnsaul

Once used to this blade, you'll never go back to anything else. I also use the large serrated dexter guys use to slice through cut bait for chum lines. Depends on the size of the fish.

http://www.fishboneknives.com/dexter...kinner-sb12-6/

[duckman1911]

Originally Posted by yigodiver

This is what I use to clean red fish. Does a very nice job! Also use for deer, love'em

Watch this link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlwfKBsgImg

That's the knife I use for reds also. Have used it on hogs too. It is a great knife. When I got it and saw the "don't tread on me" on the handle I knew I was gona love it.

[fonikoddity]

Originally Posted by yigodiver

This is what I use to clean red fish. Does a very nice job! Also use for deer, love'em

Watch this link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlwfKBsgImg

It took a bit of getting used to it, but I use this knife as well. Take care of it and it will take care of you.



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[Natural Light Kid]

Does anybody really clean their redfish like this guy?

[Bluechip]

Originally Posted by Natural Light Kid

Does anybody really clean their redfish like this guy?

I was wondering the same thing. I don't know anyone and I've never heard of the sweet meat around the collar bone lol...

[lil bubba]

If you grill them no need to scale or skin.....He deff. know what he is doing....To just fillet I don't cut thru rib bones and skinning pliers work to hold the fillet to skin the way he does it....After taking skin off cut off all red nerve .....

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by Bluechip

I was wondering the same thing. I don't know anyone and I've never heard of the sweet meat around the collar bone lol...

I know snapper and amberjack throats are great fried or grilled

[Bluechip]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

I know snapper and amberjack throats are great fried or grilled

I will agree with that..... Just never heard of the sweet meat by the collarbone.

[yigodiver]

I always keep that part, it does have some bones, but I really like that of the filet. I have started to clean reds like that, so much easier, but took some time to learn. So much easier to clean them bigger ones!
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Originally Posted by Bluechip

I will agree with that..... Just never heard of the sweet meat by the collarbone.

[Natural Light Kid]

Ordered this one this afternoon. It's a 9" Kershaw.

[Trout rivers]

Ain't nothing wrong with that dude there!

[RichWentFishing504]

Originally Posted by Natural Light Kid

Does anybody really clean their redfish like this guy?

I tried this method multiple times. Cutting through the ribs just doesn't work on big reds. Also way too much work and unnecessary to cut off the head. That short knife also doesn't keep my knuckles away from sheepshead.

Dexter Russell 9" fillet for trout.
Dexter Russell 8" breaking knife for reds.

This fall my goal is to master Mark's method for filleting reds.

[speck-chaser]

We have a couple of Dexters,and Bubba blades. Hold edge well. Both great knives

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by Natural Light Kid

Looking to get a good, 9", manual filet knife. Heard the bubba blades aren't what the commercials make them out to be. Heard Rapala makes a good one. Want to stay under $30. Any suggestions? Thanks

Forschner
http://www.knifemerchant.com/product.asp?productID=8447

or Dexter-Russel
http://www.knifemerchant.com/product.asp?productID=8394

[Visco]

I use two knives... on the boat I keep my Bubba Blade 9" flex as it serves a as a great all purpose knife.

My Buck 9" Clearwater is my go to fillet knife. That thing is awesome, not to mention Buck offers a lifetime warranty on all their knives.
http://www.buckknives.com/product/cl...ife/0023FAM01/

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by Visco

I use two knives... on the boat I keep my Bubba Blade 9" flex as it serves a as a great all purpose knife.

My Buck 9" Clearwater is my go to fillet knife. That thing is awesome, not to mention Buck offers a lifetime warranty on all their knives.
http://www.buckknives.com/product/cl...ife/0023FAM01/

Is that sharpened on both sides of the blade? I had a Rapala from Wal Mart like that cut the crap out of my finger. I took a grinder to the backside of if after that happened. Never seen the point in needing both sides sharpened. But I can say this, that sucker was sharp out of the box and although it doesnt keep a good edge for long it is easy to sharpen.