Rechargeable fillet knife

[Hodgey1]

Let us know how it works

Thanks OZ, I'll let you know.

Hey Hodgey1. I could have saved you a lot of money. I would clean the fish for you and all it would cost you is a couple of beers. 

Dang! Wish I would have known!

[CaptainCrappie]

Hodgey,  here is my experience with the exact knife that Rico shows in his post.  Last January, while deciding what to do with a Cabelas gift certificate that I received from the kids for Christmas, I went with the Rapala knife shown.  I always wondered if I would like to use an electric. Admiral Jay also expressed his glowing preference during a trip at 3 Seasons several years ago, which was filed away in the back of my brain. So, I went for it and ordered the knife.  When I received the knife, I did what I always do when I buy something with a rechargeable battery.  I put it on the charger as sometimes, you can harm a rechargeable battery that is not fully charged to begin with. Fast forward 4 months and I'm attempting to use it for the FIRST TIME!  There I am in the back yard with my fish cleaning stuff all set up and.... The knife would not work!  I used the supply plugged in to 120 VAC and it worked!  THE FREAKIN BATTERY WAS SHOT!  Now I had read the reviews and  most negative reviews concerned the battery, but I took the chance. It appears that there has been issues with the battery that Rapala refuses to address. I did not call Cabelas to see if they would take it back, maybe I should have. You would think that a big name like Rapala would stand behind their merchandise but they don't!  What also is apparent, is that it is the luck of the draw...  If you get a knife that works, it will work for a long time. So now what?  I crossed my fingers and ordered a new battery... from Amazon, and so far so good, however, I prefer to use a 4' fillet knife when cleaning crappies.  Just a "Buyers Beware" conclusion.

[T-Bone]

Hey Hodgey1. I could have saved you a lot of money. I would clean the fish for you and all it would cost you is a couple of beers. 

That's exactly how I'm going to approach it with Hodgey when we're up there, Rico. I won't fillet fish (don't eat them), Marco knows how but leaves about 25% of the meat on the carcass (total waste), and I'm confident Mattie has never done it himself.

"Hey Hodgey....the boys are hankering for a fish fry, but are too Bleue'd to fillet the fish. Can you do it? As compensation, I'll tell you about my newest 'hot spot' I've been keeping to myself." 

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[Hodgey1]

"Hey Hodgey....the boys are hankering for a fish fry, but are too Bleue'd to fillet the fish. Can you do it? As compensation, I'll tell you about my newest 'hot spot' I've been keeping to myself." 

WT_ ! I thought we were kindred spirits... Brothers from different mothers.... friends even   I will have to rethink all that, now knowing you're keeping secrets    

LOL

I love fresh fish, particularly Canadian Walleye. The cleaning part, I do not love. I'm hoping the electric improves the process. As a total sideways:::::: I cleaned 12 real nice walleye last Thursday, garbage went out last night..... Just sayin. Man I nearly vomited, the smell was sooo awful and 1k of blow flies, what a mistake that was!

16 days, 17 hours, 57 minutes and 18 seconds

[GregL]

Its less than three weeks from my next trip to Kipawa. Should I get a electric filet knife? Particularly a rechargeable battery powered. Anyone have experience with the rechargeables?

I watch Brian use a Rapala one the day we were leaving.. SOLD! I'm getting one for my next trip for sure! If you can swing it do it, you won't regret it!

[GregL]

"Hey Hodgey....the boys are hankering for a fish fry, but are too Bleue'd to fillet the fish. Can you do it? As compensation, I'll tell you about my newest 'hot spot' I've been keeping to myself." 

WT_ ! I thought we were kindred spirits... Brothers from different mothers.... friends even   I will have to rethink all that, now knowing you're keeping secrets    

LOL

I love fresh fish, particularly Canadian Walleye. The cleaning part, I do not love. I'm hoping the electric improves the process. As a total sideways:::::: I cleaned 12 real nice walleye last Thursday, garbage went out last night..... Just sayin. Man I nearly vomited, the smell was sooo awful and 1k of blow flies, what a mistake that was!

16 days, 17 hours, 57 minutes and 18 seconds

Hodgey1, do what I do in early Duck season, put your carcasses in a bag in the freezer until garbage day

Oh did those nice ones come from Erie? I need guidance on that big OCEAN!

[Hodgey1]

I watched Brian use a Rapala one the day we were leaving.. SOLD! I'm getting one for my next trip for sure! If you can swing it do it, you won't regret it!

Good to hear, I just ordered this morning.

did those nice ones come from Erie? I need guidance on that big OCEAN!

Yes Lake Erie, off the shores of Erie, PA. Guide Hodgey1 says: Wait for a forecast of winds less than 10 knot with waves 1' or less.

[GregL]

How is Erie mid April?

[Hodgey1]

How is Erie mid April?

I will PM

[Rico]

Hodgey,  here is my experience with the exact knife that Rico shows in his post.  Last January, while deciding what to do with a Cabelas gift certificate that I received from the kids for Christmas, I went with the Rapala knife shown.  I always wondered if I would like to use an electric. Admiral Jay also expressed his glowing preference during a trip at 3 Seasons several years ago, which was filed away in the back of my brain. So, I went for it and ordered the knife.  When I received the knife, I did what I always do when I buy something with a rechargeable battery.  I put it on the charger as sometimes, you can harm a rechargeable battery that is not fully charged to begin with. Fast forward 4 months and I'm attempting to use it for the FIRST TIME!  There I am in the back yard with my fish cleaning stuff all set up and.... The knife would not work!  I used the supply plugged in to 120 VAC and it worked!  THE FREAKIN BATTERY WAS SHOT!  Now I had read the reviews and  most negative reviews concerned the battery, but I took the chance. It appears that there has been issues with the battery that Rapala refuses to address. I did not call Cabelas to see if they would take it back, maybe I should have. You would think that a big name like Rapala would stand behind their merchandise but they don't!  What also is apparent, is that it is the luck of the draw...  If you get a knife that works, it will work for a long time. So now what?  I crossed my fingers and ordered a new battery... from Amazon, and so far so good, however, I prefer to use a 4' fillet knife when cleaning crappies.  Just a "Buyers Beware" conclusion.

Just to clarify, I don't own an electric fillet knife. I have 3 original Rapala wooden handled fillet knives. One of which I have had for 50 years. I have used these knives on literally hundreds of walleye and they have never let me down. The secret is to not cut through bones and learn how to sharpen them. I believe a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one. Youtube has lots of videos on fileting fish and knife sharpening.

[limacharley]

Takes me 2 minutes per walleye to fillet; no bones.
What you guys need is practice....!
Hardest part is being hunched over the dog house of the boat....oh my aching back.

This isn't me but you get the drift.....  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzkNoLdJOWo

[Hodgey1]

sharpen them. I believe a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one.

Completely agree. I've processed over a 100 white tails and 100's of fish over the last 50+ years. Nothing beats a good, sharp knife.

[ziggy6]

Hodgey, I have one of those Rechargeable knifes..I love it ! Does quick work even with the Quebec cleaning requirements. I did have to replace a battery after 2 years but my new one seems to be holding up well.  I have not tried the Bubba fillet knife but I know the charters off of Mass. use them and seem to do a great job as well.
    I have noticed that since I'm fairly proficient at cleaning my friends have no problem of having me clean their fish.but they keep my drink full and cold in exchange for completing the task. 

[limacharley]

I have noticed that since I'm fairly proficient at cleaning my friends have no problem of having me clean their fish.but they keep my drink full and cold in exchange for completing the task.

We all have to be good at something!

[Hodgey1]

I have noticed that since I'm fairly proficient at cleaning my friends have no problem of having me clean their fish.but they keep my drink full and cold in exchange for completing the task.

I guess that's not a bad trade