Knives - An essential tool for the marine fisherman Knives are essential in sea fishing, and in the vast majority of fishing trips, a fisherman will use a knife at some point, either to cut and present a wide range of baits, or to fish any fish that has been caught and that is retained for cooking and eating However, there is a tendency for fishermen to neglect the importance of knives, since fishermen often buy a knife and then keep it in the tackle box for years, completely unrelated to rough that his knife has become. In addition, many newly purchased knives can be surprisingly blunt and may need sharpening before use. As will be discussed in this article, the use of a blunt or deficient blade not only results in a little filleted fish and poor bait, but can also be dangerous. Types of knife The vast majority of the sea fishermen use a filleting knife. This is a knife with a long thin blade, designed for slicing, which makes it ideal f...
With the crime of knives, a major problem throughout Britain in recent years, much attention has been paid to the legality of carrying a knife. High-profile incidents have raised public concern and led the police to suppress knives in public, and penalties and prison sentences for knives have increased throughout the UK. All this has led to some confusion and uncertainty about the situation of fishermen when it comes to carrying a knife to fish. Knife crime is currently a major problem in Britain. This poster of the West Midlands police aims to raise awareness about the damage that knives can cause and the following legal implications. What the UK law currently says At the time of writing (Spring 2015), the following is illegal according to UK law: Sell a knife to anyone under 18 years of age. Carrying a knife in public without good reason [emphasis added] Carry, buy or sell any t...