Knives & Fishing Gloves

How to choose a knife and gloves for sea fishing

The thin, flexible blade of a fillet knife follows the bones, giving you clean fillets with little waste. Choose the blade length to suit the size of the fish: a long blade works for big sea fish, a shorter one for smaller species. A non-slip handle matters when your hands are wet and cold.

A bait knife is shorter and stiffer, and it is used to cut fish strips and bait fillets to an even size. A corrosion-resistant blade and a protective sheath keep the knife in working order on the boat and make it safe to carry.

Jigging and leader gloves protect your palms and fingers when braid runs through your hands or when you grab the leader of a big fish alongside the boat. A good glove gives you grip while still leaving your fingers free to tie knots and work the reel. Rinse knives and gloves in fresh water after use and let them dry properly before storing them.