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Need help picking out fillet knife #7317743 03/21/12 10:34 PM
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what is the best choice for a fillet knife and is it worth spending all the money for the expensive one? also has anyone ever tried a cordless?


Re: Need help picking out fillet knife [Re: randal87] #7317784 03/21/12 10:43 PM
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I wouldn't spend my money on a cordless. I use the Mister Twister from Academy only because they replace it when it breaks. I know some other guides use the Black and Decker from walmart because it's only $12.



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Yep a cheap electric knife will do the trick. I also the Mister Twister from Academy and it works fine. It goes on sale all the time for $19.

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IMO cordless does not have the torque/power of a plug in, Mister Twister gets my vote everytime. Cheap and plenty of torque/power.


Re: Need help picking out fillet knife [Re: randal87] #7317903 03/21/12 11:10 PM
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The old American Angler Ultra was an epic knife. I still use American Angler knives. They have great replacement blades (shark) and a excellent motor.


Re: Need help picking out fillet knife [Re: randal87] #7317925 03/21/12 11:16 PM
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Mister Twister saltwater version from academy...it even survived a soaking from the rains over spring break to clean a bunch of Tawakoni catfish.


Re: Need help picking out fillet knife [Re: Roosters Tackle] #7318032 03/21/12 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted By: Roosters Tackle
The old American Angler Ultra was an epic knife. I still use American Angler knives. They have great replacement blades (shark) and a excellent motor.


Ditto That!


Re: Need help picking out fillet knife [Re: randal87] #7318332 03/22/12 12:59 AM
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Whatever you do dont buy a Rapala from walmart. They suck bad! I bought one last weekend and it doesn't have enough power to cut hot butter. I made the biggest mess out of a bunch of sandbass you have ever seen with that piece of junk.


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Re: Need help picking out fillet knife [Re: randal87] #7318359 03/22/12 01:05 AM
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There is no single 'best' fillet knife, alot has to do with how it fits your hand and what kind of fish you clean most of the time. Kinda like asking what a best fishing rod is.

With that said however, I would highly recommend a Forschner knife if you can find money for it.


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Re: Need help picking out fillet knife [Re: Tx Tree Grower] #7318361 03/22/12 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted By: kubroe
Whatever you do dont buy a Rapala from walmart. They suck bad! I bought one last weekend and it doesn't have enough power to cut hot butter. I made the biggest mess out of a bunch of sandbass you have ever seen with that piece of junk.


Kubroe,

Im glad you had a problem ( dont take this wrong) i just meant, Im glad that i wasnt the only one, i bought one a about a month ago, and actually thought it was me. I couldnt fillet worth a [censored]. Now i feel better knowing it just wasnt me. I have since rturned it to wally world grin



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Re: Need help picking out fillet knife [Re: randal87] #7318538 03/22/12 01:38 AM
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10-4 on the original American Angler, still going strong and the replacement blades still fit the older unit. I bought one of the newer ones a couple years ago as a back up. It didn't last the season. I don't like the twister, I like the black and decker better.


Re: Need help picking out fillet knife [Re: Roosters Tackle] #7318969 03/22/12 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted By: Roosters Tackle
The old American Angler Ultra was an epic knife. I still use American Angler knives. They have great replacement blades (shark) and a excellent motor.


^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


Re: Need help picking out fillet knife [Re: randal87] #7319847 03/22/12 01:09 PM
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The key is sharp blades, once the blades get dull they're all hard to use. I just buy the Walmart B&D and throw them away when the blades get dull.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-and-Decker-Slice-Right-Electric-Knife/14913105



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I luv knife chat smile I use one with a pink handle from Mary Kay! That's what Smitty uses at Twak CleanN Table!

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Re: Need help picking out fillet knife [Re: randal87] #7319991 03/22/12 01:47 PM
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Anybody ever use the Berkley electric knife. Bass Pro had them on sale a week ago for $19. I started to buy one but never heard anyone give a review on them so I past.

Reggie


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