The Use of Fishing Knives
By James Cerebe
There are a number of fishing knives available depending on the type of fisherman you are. Having the right kind of knife that will withstand a variety of elements is important. If you tend to be constantly reaching or going to your tackle box consider purchasing a pocket knife that you can have with you at all times. Perhaps carrying a fixed blade knife in a sheath looped through your belt will help in that situation. (although to some a knife carried like this is uncomfortable at times) You will want to consider whether it is a fillet knife or bait knife you need. I prefer having multiple fishing knives. When choosing a fishing knife the size of the fish being lured needs to be considered.
First lets talk about a bait knife or an all purpose knife that is helpful not only for cutting and preparing bait, but is also helpful in general fishing duties, like cutting and rigging your line. I know Buck knives makes a good, rather inexpensive bait knife, the Buck Silver Creek Bait Knife. Consider some of the features about this particular knife and others made just like it. The stainless steel blade has a corrosion gray titanium coat, which helps resist rust when encountering a lot of water. The blade is plain with a serrated spine which really helps when you have to cut through bone. (Which you know if you are cutting your own bait this happens all the time.)
The thermoplastic handle has a slotted blue rubber overmold for secure grip, a stainless steel guard and a lanyard hole. This type of handle comes in handy because you don’t lose your grip when everything is wet. And, we all know how slippery fish are. It also has a plastic sheath which can be attached to your belt. There are many options when it comes to a good all around fishing and bait knife. But, keep in mind the serrated edge for going through bone, the coated blade to prevent rusting and the rubber grip to ensure a secure firm grip when things get wet. There are pocket knives available that feature a surgical sharp steel blade, scaler and fish disgorger, and fish hook sharpening stone, all that fits neatly in your pocket. These can be found in a variety of pocket knives.
I like the pocket knife because its always right there for me. Another option is a tool made by Swiss Army Knives called the “Swiss Tool Spirit X. This tool is packed with 27 different functions including a pair of pliers, which helps you to get a hook out. Again this handy tool fits comfortably right in your pocket. I think this gives you several more great options that can really come in handy.
As I said, I personally like to have several knives along when I go fishing because it seems difficult to find a knife for both filleting, taking care of bait and also just a good all purpose fishing knife for all of the other tasks. So let’s talk about a good fillet knife. Of course you have to love fisherman because bringing along a fillet knife is assuming that your going to be catching fish, right? Of course, fishing is a lot of fun but for my money catching is a lot more fun. There are all types of possibilities when it comes to a fillet knife. Fillet knife blades average between 4 and 9 inches in length, with the standard sizes being 4, 6, 7.5 and 9 inches.
Of course the size of the fish will determine the size of the knife. An “all-around knife” would consist of a 7.5-inch blade – this model will allow you to fillet small and large fish quite satisfactory, and with the least amount of struggle and effort. Having the thermoplastic handle with the slotted blue rubber overmold for secure grip, is a good idea. While cleaning fish things get very slippery and this will help considerably. A thin bladed type of fillet knife allows for easier filleting.
Often enough some fisherman keep their fishing knives in their tackle boxes and that’s a good place. At least you know where they are when you need them. When traveling in between fishing spots I will do the same, but, when I get settled in I like to have my “tools” close by. Everyone is different I suppose. I prefer to have multiple fishing knives. One separate knife for each duty. I will have a pocket knife right in my pocket that’s always there to help out with the bait operation and rigging the line. And also a good all purpose knife on my belt such as the one made by Buck Knives mentioned above. Now my fillet knife can stay in the tackle box because I’m not cleaning my fish until I’m done catching them. Either way, don’t let not having the right fishing knives along ruin your fun.
Written by James Cerebe for http://www.buckknivesworld.com
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