Best Buck Fishing Knife

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bigredd

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Hello All:

I'm new to the Forum and Knives in general. Was wanting recommendations on best Buck Knife for Fishing (fresh water), ie. cutting gills, filleting salmon, cutting bait, etc..
 
Redd

You just opened a can of worms...so to speak:p I'm sure you'll get many answers. I have been satisfied with the 500 Duke - it is discontinued but still avialable on the auction site. 110 and 112 are good choices, bantams and new bucklite max will suffice. I'm sure many more to come.

Welcome to the Buck Forum
Fritz

I didnt read well and stopped at (freshwater) my recommendations were trout related
 
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Obviously, the 121 "Fisherman." (That's how it got its name.)

Earlier 121s have a thinner blade, which some find better.

There are, of course, newer fillet knives and bait cutting knives......but I'm an old guy who likes the older knives.

Hopelessly lost in the past.

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Thanks guys,

Going to the Kenai River (AK) in a few weeks and doing a gear check. Have a well used Buck 229T filet knife that's worked great in the past but has some chips in blade and rust.

Recently bought a 110 and 193 Alpha Hunter (Rosewood fixed blade/guthook). With the extra length, the 193 looks like it would filet a salmon really good. That's one sweet looking knife. Will put it to the test. Anyone ever use the Alpha Hunter as a filet knife?
 
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bigredd said:
Hello All:

I'm new to the Forum and Knives in general. Was wanting recommendations on best Buck Knife for Fishing (fresh water), ie. cutting gills, filleting salmon, cutting bait, etc..
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Welcome to the buck forum bigredd.:thumbup::thumbup:

If you are filleting some good size salmon you will need a long blade. Buck makes some long blade fillet knives.The new one's I am not sure of the number. I have a buck 123 that I got from A forum member here.It does a great job on large fish.

I use all different Buck knives for my crappie and bream and catfish but thats a different story.:D

I am sure others will be along to give you some good pointers.

Hawkeye
 
BG42EDGE said:
No. Of course, I've never used a fillet knife to gut a deer, either.

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One of the guides we fish with uses a Buck 110 and has a technique that does not require a long blade. Have seen him do a perfect job on a 60 lb King Salmon in just a few minutes. Will bring the 9 inch filet knife but plan on trying the new Alpha Hunter.

Sure hope the Kings and Reds (sockeye) are there in big numbers during our week. Just a blast catching those big (8-12 lb) second-run Reds on a fly rod till your arms are sore.
 
bigredd said:
One of the guides we fish with uses a Buck 110 and has a technique that does not require a long blade
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Just my thing, but I don't like preparing fish or game with folders. It's much easier to clean up a fixed blade after use. :)
 
wolfdog said:
Just my thing, but I don't like preparing fish or game with folders. It's much easier to clean up a fixed blade after use. :)
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Totally agree with you. THe Alpha Hunter I have is 4 1/4" fixed blade. Will use it mostly for cutting gills on live fish, but also want to give it a go on the cleaning table.
 
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BG42EDGE said:
Obviously, the 121 "Fisherman." (That's how it got its name.)

Earlier 121s have a thinner blade, which some find better.

There are, of course, newer fillet knives and bait cutting knives......but I'm an old guy who likes the older knives.

Hopelessly lost in the past.

:D
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1st knife I ever owned was the 121. That was around '81. Best can-opener I've ever owned. I was always impressed at how much abuse I threw at that edge and it still cut. I even still own it.


ok back to your regularly programmed thread topic...

Welcome to the Boards BigRedd!!!
 
I have a Buck 221 that has a longer blade and is made primemarily for diving, I think but it is sharp as hell and has a rubberized lock in sheath, great for being around water.
 
Bigredd, Welcome . Any thin 4" blade knife and not wider than 3/4" should work well . When doing knife work on top of water, I like a handle with finger grooves and a lanyard hole from a material that sticks to my hand . I agree with using a sheath knife but not many have a lanyard hole . I have a Bucklite Workman with 425M steel, that has a lanyard hole and works well as a bird and trout knife . It is very light yet strong and sticks to my hand plus holds it's edge well . Enjoy your trip, catch lots of fish and let us know how all things went . DM
 
Will have to limit the knives on the trip. Lots of gear and will be pushing the 50 lb bag limit. Will just take two knives; 9" Buck filet and the new alpha hunter for gilling and general purpose. Plan on tying a stretch cord from fly vest to a hand lanyard connected to the knife. Several years ago I lost a $400 pair of glasses in the river by not having a string holder.
 
bigredd, you are a fortunate individual.

You know, now that you've posted here about it PICTURES are required.

Good luck on your trip, Preston.
 
pjsjr said:
bigredd, you are a fortunate individual.

You know, now that you've posted here about it PICTURES are required.

Good luck on your trip, Preston.
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Just realized this site has no ability for storing images. What is good site for posting images? Have lots of cool pics from previous trips, some with brown bears and even a few of cleaning fish. Fishihg should be good this year.

If anyone is interested, you can track the fishing in AK at www.alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/ We fish the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers for salmon and Cook Inlet for halibut. World class fishing and doesn't cost an arm and leg.
 
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