Case Sodbuster, i love it, but one question.

[Spongebobby]

I love my case sodbuster, its just my favorite. I plan on using it for fishing, but i was wondering i would be able to fillet small bass, bluegill, perch, and even some really small trout with it. Im trying to keep gear low when i fishing, thanks for any input.

 

[Rupestris]

Keep it sharp and take your time. I've cleaned more that few Crappie and Bluegill with a Mora. Hardly a fillet knife but with a little patience a rigid blade will work.

Don't forget to bring back photos.

 

[thatotherguy]

+1
Keep it sharp, you should be fine.

 

[Gevonovich]

You just got me thinking. I found this old keen kutter but rejected it cause the main blade was wayyyyyy over sharpened. But....I could make it into a fillet blade....kinda. There were other reasons I passed on it ( no shield and two other blades bent) but they can be straightened and the main blade reshaped and thinned. It deserves another shot at life. Thanks for the shock I needed to see it in a new light.

To answer your question...it will require a different technique than a true fillet knife but will work fine with some patience. The blade is not as flexible but as others have said..make it as sharp as possible and work like a surgeon.

 

[Ryanol]

Not sure about the others but I've not filleted trout just gut em an fry em up with some butter, lemons and sliced apples....a Sodbuster should be just the ticket.

 

[Knife Crazied]

I think it should do just fine if your slow and take your time.

 

[Spongebobby]

Not sure about the others but I've not filleted trout just gut em an fry em up with some butter, lemons and sliced apples....

This is what i've always done, but i tried some fried trout fillets with potatos and onions and eggs for breakfast, and i swear ill never go back.

 

[WA Martin]

I've only the large sodbuster and I think the blade is a little thick on it. But since you normally cook trout with the skin it should work. Will need a little more finese and patience maybe.