Thread: Best Filet Knife

a custom made fillet knife, around $160.00

I just ordered a Bubba Blade 9 inch FLEX Fillet Knife for that. I have a 12v Rapala electric that sorta works well but I want to try the Bubba. When it gets here I'll let everyone know what I think of it----and, if I ever get a chance to go fishing, what with cutting up three 40' trees, fence repair and general clean-up.

I have wondered about that knife. I think it MAY be overhyped,but I know what the $160 custom blade will do.

I fillet hundreds of crappie yearly if not monthly and its an American Angler 12 volt for me..save your money on the other brands...Ranger

American Angler knives are not what they used to be.

Go buy a Rapala or Berkley and we will talk some more...just sayin...I have one that I am using now and have for 6yrs all I have done is replaced the blades like 5 time. Mister Twister blades are the perfect replacement. I can't wear mine out and have 2 more put back just incase. There is no telling how many crappie, sandbass, and catfish this knife has cleaned. As far as I am concerned until they make a better one which they do not at this moment it's American Angler for me in 12 volt. Mister Twister in electric...Ranger

I prefer Mister Twister in electric also, but I clean less fish now where 110v is available. I was actually looking for an American Angler in 12 volt when I bought my Rapala. I was told the metal geared model was discontinued. My b-i-l used a metal geared one for years before it gave out and then picked up a new one. He told me the new one is nowhere as good as the older model.

Floyd I have both and have used them both as well and I can't tell much difference in either. They are both hands down better than either of the 2 that I mentioned....Good Luck in fisnding the right knife...Ranger