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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 Tobias Gibson on May 27, 2017 at 20:34: Those are pretty awesome. I've see that GEC pop up now and then but just have jumped on it. I'm kind of with Syd in that it is Trapper like but missing bolster. I would need to see it compared to GEC's trapper frame. Looks almost like a slim line trapper.

I'm like that looking for a granddaddy fish knife Barlow. I think that would be awesome.

Comment by Syd Carr on May 27, 2017 at 20:29: Those are nice Charles! I would call the Farm & Field a trapper frame, shape and blade length/placement would suggest so I think.

Featured Comment by Charles Sample on May 27, 2017 at 20:21: Fish knives come in different frame types also. Here are four of mine built on four different frames.

Top left is a Schrade Walden SCWALD 292 65th anniversary fish knife on a trapper frame.

Top right is a Queen #46 on a toothpick frame.

Bottom left is a Romo Wilderness K-12 on a lockback frame.

Bottom right is a GEC #65 Farm&Field&Fish knife. I don't know what kind of frame you would call it.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on May 17, 2017 at 14:00: These pop up now and then. Ibberson used the same basic knife handle for a variety of blade combinations. The plus side is a comfy handle. The negative side is the knife is bulkier and takes up more space in a tackle box.

Just goes to show the fish knife comes in a variety of sizes and shapes. Thanks for sharing , Jan.

Comment by Jan Carter on May 17, 2017 at 13:02: While researching some tang stamps today I came across this old ad, hmmm, looks more comfy that a powderhorn style to me

Comment by Tobias Gibson on May 8, 2017 at 21:26: Syd, the muskrat is essentially double end toothpick when you think about it.

I do need to get out on the water. Just wish the weather would cooperate.

Comment by Syd Carr on May 8, 2017 at 15:55: Can't wait to see the new video Tobias. I've noticed that you get all enthused about the upcoming fishing season each year about this time; it's becoming infectious! I just bought a small pole & reel at a yard sale for my 2 1/2 yr old grandson, hopefully I'll get the chance to help him catch his first fish like I did his mom & uncles.

Actually, the only knives I have for any kind of water duties is a couple of marlin spikes, and my trusty Buck #313 Muskrat has always been my "clean a mess 'o fish" knife. Maybe I should aim some of my future collecting efforts at true fish knives?

Comment by Tobias Gibson on May 8, 2017 at 8:15: Syd, if you think the safety knife was somewhat a novelty knife you'll just love the next video I'm working on. I'll be looking at a wide selection of novelty knives just for anglers.

Comment by Jan Carter on May 7, 2017 at 21:01: The video explains it well Tobias. The frame does not make it a fish knife. Having the implements to use for fishing does.

Comment by Syd Carr on May 7, 2017 at 20:49: Update: just found a Chinese version on Ebay for $50 OBO: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marbles-Folding-Safety-Fish-Knife-New-in-Bo....

You can see the "China" stamp on the reverse side in one photo, so judging from the box SMKW did indeed make these at one time. The genuine US-made versions I found were going in the $200+ range, and none came with a COA. Very nice find Tobias.