I've always used a 6" Rapala but I saw a guy, who fishes a lot more than me, using a 4" Rapala. For average 10-12" Crappie what are most people using? Thanks.
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I've always used a 6" Rapala but I saw a guy, who fishes a lot more than me, using a 4" Rapala. For average 10-12" Crappie what are most people using? Thanks.
I guess it would depend on which style you use to fillet. I usually use a 6" or an 8 for crappie when I use a conventional fillet knife. I use an electric most of the time. It just seems a little faster
Here in MS I would prefer the longer blade for average crappie
I prefer sharp! That said, I now like the short Rapala filet knife.
Saltwater Electric Knife 11-12in blades
Electric for me.
6 inch for removal of rib bones.
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On a good day I use a small chain saw.
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most use a billy bay knife these days , it seems to cover the venue well .
6 inch blade length and past sharp about 3.5 miles
very flexible and has a perfect sweep
Not a bad looking knifeQuote:
Originally Posted by Ketchn
disaster in the making if you aint real good with a knife
the razor blade like sharpness is hard to imagine , a little slip and it ain't gunna end well ,just saying
Small 8 inch works best for me. I have more control and my fillets come out better. Larger was like filleting with Excalibur.
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large knives for large fish .small knives for small fish .Quote:
Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie
we use them big ole swords on salmon .
I like a 7'' blade but helps to be real sharp . I use mostly the tip till I remove the skin off the fillet . I clean mostly bigger fish but even then I don't like bigger blades .
sharp , thin and fexible are key if it isn't an electric knife
At the rate I keep fish. I only have to charge the batteries once a year
Electric with seven inch blades.