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A group devoted to the Angler and the Angler at Heart.

If the topic has anything to do with fishing, this is the place to post. Tell us your fishing stories, talk about tackle old and new! What you like and what you don’t like.

Bought some new equipment and want to tell us about? We want to hear about it.

Thinking about buying a new pole and want to know it if it is worth the money? Ask up!

Do you collect fishing tackle? Show it off with pride!

Any type of angler with any skill level is welcome!

And as this is I Knife Collector, this is also a place to talk about the knives made, used and collected by anglers! We especially want to see your fishing knives -- in the tackle box, on display, or in action!

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Thoughts about Custom Rods

Started by Old Guy Dec 11, 2018. 0 Replies 1 Like

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…Continue

Fishing rods I am now using

Started by Peter Creager. Last reply by Peter Creager Dec 11, 2018. 1 Reply 0 Likes

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…Continue

Fisherman's Knives

Started by horace rogers. Last reply by Charles Sample Apr 18, 2018. 13 Replies 3 Likes

My passion is about fisherman's knives. Hope to meet and talk with others that collect themContinue

Leave it to Cleaver

Started by Tobias Gibson. Last reply by dead_left_knife_guy May 20, 2017. 5 Replies 6 Likes

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…Continue

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Comment by Jan Carter on December 21, 2015 at 14:57

Comment by Tobias Gibson on December 16, 2015 at 20:00: My latest look at bait knives goes old school and shows off a Camco fixed blade designed back in the early 1950s. The knife was the a Pattern 670 Fisherman.

You can see it at: http://iknifecollector.com/profiles/blogs/the-modern-bait-knife-con...

The article includes an image of the original patent for the knife.

My plan is to alternate reviews of modern production knives with older bait knives. All of the knives are very affordable and might prove a welcome addition to one's tackle box. Many of these older designs are made in the USA; which might make them a welcome alternative for the USA only crowd.

Specifications:

Name: Fisherman
Brand: Camco
Country of Manufacture: USA
Pattern: number: 670
Blade Steel: 440
Length, overall: 7.75 in. [19.7 cm]
Length, blade: 4 in. [10 cm]
Blade Style: Multi-function trailing point skinner - fine edge, scaler spine
Tang: Partial
Handle: Ivory Tenite (Composition) with a beverage can opener and cap lifter cross guard.
Lanyard hole: No Lanyard hole
Sheath: Leather sheath with embossing.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on December 15, 2015 at 9:06: My review of Shakespeares Utility/Bait knife can be found at:

http://iknifecollector.com/profiles/blogs/the-modern-bait-knife-con...

If you're looking for a new, inexpensive fixed blade for the tackle box, that is around 10 inches over-all, it might be one to consider

Name: 5 inch Utility Knife
Brand: Shakespeare
Country of Manufacture: China
Pattern: S2UTIL
Blade Steel: 420
Length, overall: 10 inches [25 cm]
Length, blade: 5 in [12.7 cm]
Blade Style: Multi-function spear point. Fine serrated main edge course serrated spine
Tang: Partial
Handle: Molded Hard Rubber (sure grip)
Lanyard hole: Yes
Sheath: Gray injection molded plastic with belt attachment

Comment by Tobias Gibson on December 12, 2015 at 9:00: I recently started a blog on bait/utility fishing knives. As these are knives more likely to be used and not collected I doubt the vast majority of knife collectors will be looking at them. However, as anglers can always use a good, inexpensive, beater knife to use around the boat, I figure some of the people here might be interested. So far, the blog just discusses what makes a bait knife a bait knife and why you might want one by your side. I will soon be adding reviews of modenr bait knives as well as older utility fishing knives in the same location. The blog is located at:

http://iknifecollector.com/profiles/blogs/the-modern-bait-knife-by-...

Comment by Jan Carter on November 27, 2015 at 18:37: As many of you are aware, Ralph Kessler works with a non profit that sells knives. What the funding goes to is really great! Here is a pic of what happened this past summer

Comment by Jan Carter on November 12, 2015 at 18:49: I have thankfully never had to do this I understand it is a bit painful. On the other hand, Donnie put a gaff through his foot in the boat once

Comment by Tobias Gibson on November 11, 2015 at 9:00: Saw this on Lunkerville Facebook page:

Essential skill for removing a hook from human flesh

How to: Remove a Hook

Tim Barker

Essential skill for removing a hook from human flesh

To remove a hook that has penetrated the skin beyond the barb, loop a piece of cord or heavy line around the bend, then press down firmly on the shank of the hook. This pressure opens up the wound channel vertically, clearing the barb. While maintaining steady pressure, take a firm grip on the loop of cord, and snatch the hook out in one quick motion.

Lunkerville directed me to the original article located at: http://www.saltwatersportsman.com/how-to-remove-hook-from-human-fle...

Comment by Jan Carter on October 13, 2015 at 9:49: Lets take one of those Gafs and go fishing

Comment by Jan Carter on October 6, 2015 at 20:18: I love the "yet"

Comment by Tobias Gibson on October 6, 2015 at 8:37: Jan, this was the first I've heard of a gaff knife being called a banana knife. I was assuming it was from my video featuring "Banana Trout"

Of course there are actually agricultural knives known as banana knives which are essentially long handled hawkbills. They are used to cut the bananas from the trees. I don't have one in my collection (yet) but here is a picture of an example.

I'm not sure how good this would work processing fish!