A friend of mine I fish with uses a regular fillet knife, but only if there are a few to clean. He has never used an electric knife, and won't try, but if there is a bunch to clean, guess who has to get out the electric knife to make short time of it!! There's nothing wrong with the regular fillet knife if you want to spend alot of time cleaning the fish, but I like to stand around and drink, which you have more time to do if you use an electric knife!!!!!!
I prefer a SHARP regular knife over a electric knife. It's much easier for me to follow the spine and get the most meat out of a crappie. The meats too precious to let some get away!
Tried electic, but after tearing up three I haven't bought another. Got tired of gears stripping, not being able easily sharpen dull blades, and plain ol' burning 'em up. Don't have those problems with a regular knife.
Most folks I know that don't like regular knifes don't know how to sharpen a knife. If it's sharp, like shaving the hair on your arms sharp, a regular knife works wonders.
"They bitin' up river on that topwater"
I have a Rapala that works great, but my rather is the wife's Oster electric knife. Accepts any blade you can buy for fillet knives and is comfortable, stays cool, has fast action. I can flat out clean anyone I know when it is in my hands. It's old, but I'll use it till it smokes.
I use a crapala. That's what is, but hey I own it. Shouldn't last to
Long anyway.
We only sell the Best. Ranger, Xpress, Yamaha, Suzuki, Tohatsu.
I have read through all these post and they are now older. I was wondering if anyone had any newer opinions on filet knives. I am wanting to get one for my husband for his birthday. Thanks!
Still love my American angler. I've cleaned a lot of crappies with this thing.