Electric fillet knives

[tacklejunkie]

Who has one? I've been thinking of buying one. The rechargables. I've used them when staying at LOTW Resorts when they have them.

Any advantages/disadvantages over a manual knife?

[DTro]

I will never go back to a manual knife, unless of course I'm off the grid somewhere.

Be careful with those rechargeables, they are underpowered and with the Rapala I had, I was told that there wasn't a replacement battery when mine died. I'm sure I could've found something that worked, but for the price, I just threw it away and bought a corded one.

[reinhard1]

i would agree with the non=rechargeables. now with panfish i still use the old standary fillet knife. but it better be sharp. standard campgrounds i still use the knife. but for example bearhead state park where the have a great cleaning house, i can use my electric knife and go to town. for walleys and pike it's the best in my opinion. i had some guy's watch me go through some walleys while others were still on their first fish. see, you let the knife do the work and i believe it is a lot safer. good luck.

[tacklejunkie]

The problem is, most boat landings do not have a plug in. Rice landing on the SLR has none. I know the Loons Foot landing in Superior has a great fish cleaning station but I don't know if it has plug ins.

How much underpowered is a rechargeable compared to a plug in? Is it a big difference

[PerchJerker]

Another vote AGAINST rechargeables --- I had a couple and they just didn't cut it!

[reinhard1]

wish i could help you on that one. clean them at home i guess. i know thats not what you want to hear but i have never had a re=chargable. i just cant see the battieries lasting that long if you have a limit lets say for the full power you need but i could be wrong.. good luck.

[LMITOUT]

I've had a Rapala 120VAC model for quite a few years now and it works great. I don't keep many fish, but if I do this knife makes short work of them. It'll zip through them quite easily and with nice precision. It doesn't leave much meat on the bone.

I have an old Rapala "manual" knife and haven't touched it in years.

[tacklejunkie]

I've had a Rapala 120VAC model for quite a few years now and it works great. I don't keep many fish, but if I do this knife makes short work of them. It'll zip through them quite easily and with nice precision. I don't leave much meat on the bone with that knife.

I have an old Rapala "manual" knife and haven't touched it in years.

Is that a rechargable

[LMITOUT]

No.

[tacklejunkie]

Ok...the consensus seems to be either go manual or plug in

[DTro]

I've heard that the 12V ones with alligator clips work fairly well. You could probably hook that up to a flasher battery.

[whitebassman]

go plug in.

I have a 400W 120V plug in receptacle in the back of my SUV, will it power the electric knife? I've had no problems with air pumps, so I think it will power an electric knife just fine?

[jigginjerk]

Rapala has a 12v with a converter to plug into 110. So you can either run off a car,truck,boat or battery pack, if there is no 110. I have a Rapala rechargable and would not buy another. The batteries don't last long and the replacements are expensive. It always seems like the batteries are dead when you need them the most. My favorite is a cheap storm electric knife, very fast and fits the hand nicely. I don't think they make them anymore though. If they did I would certainly buy another.

[motley man]

Rechargeable just don't cut it, and batteries spendy. I buy my electric knifes at garage sales and FF has them for $10.00 in household. I don't buy them in sporting goods. Only thing is no point on end, but for walleye and snoots they work great. And $$$$ cheaper than fishing fillet knifes in sporting goods area.

[DTro]

I did the same thing as motley and bought mine in the small electrics dept.

Here's a short vid of me cleaning some small cats with it.

[panfishpounder00]

i dont mean to off subject, but do you clean bullheads the same way or is there a special method for those? looks like i'll be investing in a power knife!!!

[Ed Carlson]

Berkley also has a new Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Fillet Knife kit out., They have a lot more power and hold a charge better. Nice knife and not heavy and clunky to use.

The long-lasting advantage of an electric knife with the go-anywhere convenience of a cordless knife. Lithium-ion battery has a one-hour continuous run time with a 500-gram load.

Direct plug-in charger/power source recharges in 80 minutes.

Balanced ergonomic handle is designed for precise control and comfort.

Chrome-plated stainless steel serrated blade slices effortlessly. High-torque, smooth-running motor has vibration isolation and a heat-shield system to keep your hand comfortable.

Kit includes ultrathin antimicrobial folding fillet board and lightweight ballistic nylon EVA storage case.

Weight: 16.9 oz.

Blade length: 7.5".

Product Info.

•Brand: Berkley

•Manufacturer Model: TTGLFKS

•UPC: 028632260173

* MSRP $100

For an economic and very durable 110 plug in option do to Wally World and pick up a Black & Decker electric knife.

These are very durable and often the knife the commercial shops use to clean tons of fish daily. They are known to hold up well to continuous use and stress. Cheap too, about $30.

[centralmneyeguy]

I use the Mister Twister electric knife and couldn't be happier. It was cheap, and it works great...if you have a power source. I think I paid $20 for it.

[bassmann77]

I have the Rapala electric fillet that has the alligator clips and the 12V (cigarette lighter) plug in. It came with two different size blades for panfish and larger. It works great. Has enough power and is convenient when off the grid or cleaning the fish in the boat. I would recommend this one if you are looking for a knife that gives you the versatility of cleaning fish without a plug-in.

[Northlander]

The problem is, most boat landings do not have a plug in. Rice landing on the SLR has none. I know the Loons Foot landing in Superior has a great fish cleaning station but I don't know if it has plug ins.

How much underpowered is a rechargeable compared to a plug in? Is it a big difference

Get one that has a cig lighter plug in, wall plug in and gator clips. My Rapala has all 3 and I can use it any place. One trick is I bring a extra Marcum/Vex battery and use that to power it and then charge that battery back up on a cig lighter adapter with gator clips.

I usually just clean fish on my tail gate when I get home if using the electric.

I can go anyplace and clean fish with this knife. Only place I dont use it is the Bdub.

[BartmanMN]

I use the Mister Twister electric knife and couldn't be happier. It was cheap, and it works great...if you have a power source. I think I paid $20 for it.

I use the Mister Twister for all my walleye/perch and it makes it so easy. I haven't attempted any panfish yet, but suppose it would be nice to rip right through those as well.

[carp master]

I have a mister twister from wally world that was 12 bucks. Lets just say I never used a manual fillet knife all last year it works wonders on walleye, but manual has an upper hand on pan fish.

[reinhard1]

i agree. the very sharp fillet knife is the best for panfish. but for walley and pike it's the power knife all the way. good luck.

[jmg]

My biggest concern is catching enough fish to have to worry about how to filet them. I had a Rapala rechargable(Deluxe), which never worked right, esp. after 1st yr. After reading similar tales of woe on HSO, I contacted Normark and they finally agreed to take it back and replace it-which they did. Am anxious to put the new one to the test this upcoming weekend.!!!

However, given a choice, I would definitely go for a plug in model. No battery worries and plenty of steady power. Kids got me a new Mr. Twister model to carve Turkey and Ham, but it might replace the Rapala if the battery life isn't any better with the new one. Go Plug in!

[PierBridge]

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I've heard that the 12V ones with alligator clips work fairly well. You could probably hook that up to a flasher battery

They work fantastic. I have the Rapala AC/DC and if I'm off the beaten path I'll use a boat, car or vex battery if an AC outlet is not available. Downside is they are bit a spendy but mine has to be close to 12 years old now and it still works great. The plastic case the knife is enclosed in is indestructible, plus you get a cutting board with it.

You'll hear some Rapala horror story's from the early years and rightfully so but IMO they make a good knife now a days.