Gone Fishin' Discussions - iKnife Collector2024-03-29T08:23:58Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/groups/group/forum?groupUrl=gone-fishin&id=3181080%3AGroup%3A1325817&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThoughts about Custom Rodstag:iknifecollector.com,2018-12-11:3181080:Topic:15739622018-12-11T21:51:59.631ZOld Guyhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/OldGuy
<p>I was reading a discussion here about how pleased a member was with his purchase of a Dobyns rod. He commented that the only thing that bugged him was the placement of the hook keeper which interfered with using the reel. This statement got me to thinking and for what it might be worth - here's my 2 cents.</p>
<p>Quite awhile ago, I began using custom rods so I wouldn't have to put up with the probs like the mentioned hook keeper placement. I've found that the cost difference is small…</p>
<p>I was reading a discussion here about how pleased a member was with his purchase of a Dobyns rod. He commented that the only thing that bugged him was the placement of the hook keeper which interfered with using the reel. This statement got me to thinking and for what it might be worth - here's my 2 cents.</p>
<p>Quite awhile ago, I began using custom rods so I wouldn't have to put up with the probs like the mentioned hook keeper placement. I've found that the cost difference is small (compared to Loomis, etc.) and is well worth being able to select guide foot and material including numbers & placement, blank material, action and length, even the thread type and style of wrap, etc. all of which combine to achieve the rod performance being looked for. Not to mention thread color and grip material. All these items come together to make a hook up, fight and landing even<span> </span><span>more</span><span> </span>exciting and pleasurable whether you're on freshwater or salt.</p>
<p>Of course, finding a rod builder that has the expertise and experience to give you what you are looking for can be daunting. Going to fishing show can be a place to begin. Reputation from trusted sources goes a long way in finding one. Even phone calls can help narrow down the search. Any rod builder worth his salt will be more than willing take the all time necessary to discuss all the facets on your "improvement" bucket list. Meeting face to face is important and taking a rod along to show what you want to improve is a good idea. Being able to show and say "I wish this was better" can be a big help. And I'd suggest also taking along list. The time spent in such research and discussion is well worth the time.</p> Fishing rods I am now usingtag:iknifecollector.com,2018-12-11:3181080:Topic:15739402018-12-11T15:11:20.623ZPeter Creagerhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/PeterCreager
<p>I got some money, so I always liked higher end stuff, sort of you get what you pay for these days. I have all the normal St. Croix, G.Loomis , etc... however I came across a brand named Dobyns. I bought one, the ML, which was good. I liked it, but then I said, how about a MH, and boy was that one a bingo. I love how it cast, hook setting backbone, how it almost fights the fish for me. I love everything about it, except for one thing. Some dumbass who works for them put the hook rest…</p>
<p>I got some money, so I always liked higher end stuff, sort of you get what you pay for these days. I have all the normal St. Croix, G.Loomis , etc... however I came across a brand named Dobyns. I bought one, the ML, which was good. I liked it, but then I said, how about a MH, and boy was that one a bingo. I love how it cast, hook setting backbone, how it almost fights the fish for me. I love everything about it, except for one thing. Some dumbass who works for them put the hook rest eye, behind the reel setting. It is a real hard time covering up the lure, plus your hand is close to the hooks. I cannot understand for the life of me why they put this there. Other then that, I am in love with both of mine. I use the MH for Stripers and the ML for LMBass. You will not be disappointed in their fishability. You can thank me in the morning. I get nothing from anyone for this recommendation. </p>
<p>One footnote about problems I been having with a certain company that had produced great reels. That firm is Pflueger. I bought three of them and all three had handle problems. There is a part that fails and the handles are left useless. The problem was in the handle elbow. It was just too soft of a metal. One other problem was the line guide in the bale was made with a very small space and the line keeps getting caught inside that line guide. Pflueger did nothing, actually avoided my problems and told me they were all out of warranty. I bought two of them October and used them starting May, by the end of the season these problems were starting and by November they were all in total failure. This is a piss poor company now, with all their stuff made out of China. Cheap bullcrap. </p>
<p></p> Leave it to Cleavertag:iknifecollector.com,2017-05-20:3181080:Topic:14828522017-05-20T19:43:47.559ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>Picked up two purpose made Fish Cleavers. On is made by Ka-Bar, the other by Robeson. I'm not sure if anyone is still making these but they really seemed to be a perfect size for cutting bait fish or clipping the head and tails off of fish you're cleaning. </p>
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<p>I plan on putting them to use in the near future. I'm sure any small cleaver would do just as good but as these have a scaler added, they just seemed a perfect addition to the collection and the tackle box. The…</p>
<p>Picked up two purpose made Fish Cleavers. On is made by Ka-Bar, the other by Robeson. I'm not sure if anyone is still making these but they really seemed to be a perfect size for cutting bait fish or clipping the head and tails off of fish you're cleaning. </p>
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<p>I plan on putting them to use in the near future. I'm sure any small cleaver would do just as good but as these have a scaler added, they just seemed a perfect addition to the collection and the tackle box. The Robeson is really an interesting take with its center mounted handle. Both approximately 10 inches overall with a 5 inch cutting edge. The Robeson is seems slightly lighter but that may be bacause of the center mounted handle giving the blade a better balance.</p>
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<p>Well the last thing I needed to do is find another odd ball knife to collect but that's just what I did.</p>
<p>I'm sure plenty of people will tell me they're not odd at all. While they aren't really a fishing knife they are used by lovers of a particular type of of seafood -- I'm talking about the oyster shucker.</p>
<p>Surprisingly they come in a variety of shapes and sizes which means I will undoubtedly end up with more than one in the collection. I'm not goign to pretend to tell you…</p>
<p>Well the last thing I needed to do is find another odd ball knife to collect but that's just what I did.</p>
<p>I'm sure plenty of people will tell me they're not odd at all. While they aren't really a fishing knife they are used by lovers of a particular type of of seafood -- I'm talking about the oyster shucker.</p>
<p>Surprisingly they come in a variety of shapes and sizes which means I will undoubtedly end up with more than one in the collection. I'm not goign to pretend to tell you what makes a good shucker. I'll leave that to someone who actually has shucked oysters. Heck, I've never even eaten one! One I can tell you was written at the R. Murphy Web Page. They've been making Shuckers for over a 100 years.</p>
<p>I suppose I could've bought the cheap-oh $5 shucker by South Bend but I decided to go for broke and bought a USA made one by R. Murphy. To top it off, rather than getting their cheapest model I went for the most expensive in their line; The Carolina Shucker. </p>
<p>Here is what they had to say:</p>
<p>Charleston Oyster Knife with 2-2/8 inch x 11/16 inch high carbon stainless steel (420HC) blade. This knife is perfect for southern oyster roasts. There is a high carbon stainless steel guard to protect your hand when breaking apart the clumps of naturally growing Southern oysters. The Bolivian Rosewood handle is turned, detailed & oiled to create a unique, beautiful design.</p>
<p>I've already got three other styles from other companies on order, all are less expensive than this one.</p>
<p>However, you have to admit this one is a true beauty!</p>
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Anybody out there use Slim Jims for catching fish? I heard it works great for bluegill/sunfish. Anyone try it for other species?
Anybody out there use Slim Jims for catching fish? I heard it works great for bluegill/sunfish. Anyone try it for other species? Fisherman's Knivestag:iknifecollector.com,2016-09-29:3181080:Topic:14438982016-09-29T01:26:53.079Zhorace rogershttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/horacerogers
<p>My passion is about fisherman's knives. Hope to meet and talk with others that collect them</p>
<p>My passion is about fisherman's knives. Hope to meet and talk with others that collect them</p> Are the fish running where you are?tag:iknifecollector.com,2016-03-08:3181080:Topic:14030782016-03-08T14:35:19.034ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
Hope to get out this week-end. We had one week-end this winter when the ice was thick enough to fish. Now the weather is warm enough and the ice is gone but I'm not skilled enough to cast from shore in gale force winds.
Hope to get out this week-end. We had one week-end this winter when the ice was thick enough to fish. Now the weather is warm enough and the ice is gone but I'm not skilled enough to cast from shore in gale force winds. Some of my favorite fishing/fillet knivestag:iknifecollector.com,2015-12-30:3181080:Topic:13814592015-12-30T00:47:04.018ZPeter Creagerhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/PeterCreager
<p>I just joined this group a couple days ago. I was looking for folks I could talk to about my fillet knife collection. I have tried over the years to get together knives from top makers, if I felt they were worthy of collecting. I have a vast array of great fillet knives and some fighters. Some of my favorite to use, which I use them all, are rather cheap. I love the Browning 909, Featherweights. It is most likely the finest fillet knife I ever used. I also love the Black Marlin made by…</p>
<p>I just joined this group a couple days ago. I was looking for folks I could talk to about my fillet knife collection. I have tried over the years to get together knives from top makers, if I felt they were worthy of collecting. I have a vast array of great fillet knives and some fighters. Some of my favorite to use, which I use them all, are rather cheap. I love the Browning 909, Featherweights. It is most likely the finest fillet knife I ever used. I also love the Black Marlin made by Microtech , which is expensive, but worth every dime. Of course the Cutco Fishermans Solution is on the top of everyone's list, but I have some , made by some great knife makers that no one ever heard of, nor , may never hear. Except here of course. I will put up some pictures of my favorites in terms of the manner in which they were made. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655294210?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655294210?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a> </p> Weird fishing toolstag:iknifecollector.com,2015-09-16:3181080:Topic:13545792015-09-16T02:25:17.969ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>It bonks! Nicely. It cuts! Safely. It cleans! Efficiently. It sharpens! Er...sharply. And it floats.</p>
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<p>The Kombo Fish is a rugged, seafood-dinner-centric multi-tool that hopes to become an invaluable part of your tackle box on the lake, river, or ocean.</p>
<p>The bonk: Kombo Fish tools are made of industrial grade polypropylene and filled with 3…</p>
<p>It bonks! Nicely. It cuts! Safely. It cleans! Efficiently. It sharpens! Er...sharply. And it floats.</p>
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<p>The Kombo Fish is a rugged, seafood-dinner-centric multi-tool that hopes to become an invaluable part of your tackle box on the lake, river, or ocean.</p>
<p>The bonk: Kombo Fish tools are made of industrial grade polypropylene and filled with 3 stainless steel weights at their "bonking" end. The company says it packs a "quick and painless" punch that will kill your catch quickly and in the most humane way possible.</p>
<p>The cut: A fillet knife fitted inside the tool features a handle made of Thermoplastic Rubber and a blade of high quality, but flexible 3CR13 Japanese stainless steel. Grips will be taut and cuts smooth as a toadfish's belly. (Note: Don't use the Kombo Fish tool to fillet a <a class="magnific-copy" href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Smooth_Toadfish-Tetractenos_glaber.JPG/640px-Smooth_Toadfish-Tetractenos_glaber.JPG">smooth toadfish</a>. It is highly poisonous and eating one imparts toxins that will F you up in the head.)</p>
<p>The clean: Kombo includes a cleaning spoon on the back of the knife, designed especially for the dirty work. Scrape out the spine, blood, and other gutty fish parts quickly and without switching or soiling another tool.</p>
<p>The sharpen: Built into the bonking end, Kombo's sharpener keeps the fillet knife's blade honed and fresh for the next catch.</p>
<p>And it floats. Overboard <i>wamp, wamp</i>s averted.</p> What knife is in your tackle box?tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-08-26:3181080:Topic:13489172015-08-26T14:40:41.323ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>We all know that countless knives have been made over the years for anglers. Big ones, small, ones, multi-tool ones, fancy ones, plain ones, you name it, it has been made. Most fishing knives are low cost but some can be a bit pricey. And despite all the marketing many anglers use knives that were not marketed toward fishing. So what knife or knives do you have in your tackle box?</p>
<p>We all know that countless knives have been made over the years for anglers. Big ones, small, ones, multi-tool ones, fancy ones, plain ones, you name it, it has been made. Most fishing knives are low cost but some can be a bit pricey. And despite all the marketing many anglers use knives that were not marketed toward fishing. So what knife or knives do you have in your tackle box?</p>