On the water knife

[jkim0130]

Originally Posted by SoCalEDC

I carry a spyderco pacific salt ( think thats what its called), it folds and fits in my life vest but still has a 4 1/16" blade nd is made from H1 steel (non corrosive), all the fasteners are titanium so that they wont rust either. Yellow scales so its easy to locate and a lanyard hole so you can tie it off.

That's a cool knife but pricey. I'm just using a cheap kitchen knife with a plastic sleeve. I store the knife in my bait tank at launch and landing.

I agree with gutting the fish immediately. No mess at home and no fishy smell.

I caught 4 bonitos at the same location last weekend and it felt like I was chumming...

[FullFlavorPike]

An inexpensive dive knife is a great way to go.

https://www.makospearguns.com/Kona-Kill-Knife-p/mkk.htm

Zip tie the sheath wherever you want it.

[socal.beach.bum]

I use a blunt tip dive knife and a tuna spike to dispatch the fish quickly.
The dive knife has been great gutting and scaling my catch.

[Harry Hill]

Fixed blade all non corrosive materials and super sharp in case I have to cut myself free of anything. I keep it tied to the boat in it's sheath , if I ever go over board I don't want a sharp blade in the water with me.

[chris138]

Lately I've been using scissors to clip the gills. Much easier and safer.

[skrilla]

Tools falling overboard is my specialty. I lose them before they rust or dull badly . I buy cheap and stack em deep. Fixed serrated knives are good all around knife for cutting and sawing. Scissors are awesome especially for cutting squid strips.