Magic Fish Scaler
Sure, you can scale fish with the back of your knife blade -- and I did for years until I drove my thumb into the dorsal spike of a striped bass one evening. After subsequent surgery, I picked up this little device at the tackle shop. It offers more than self-defense, it's just absolutely good at what it does and costs less than ten bucks. Show it to your friends and make them guess what it's for; they'll be stumped. What would make you design a fish scaler with what looks like plastic hex-head bits loosely attached to the underside of a circular disc? It doesn't make sense. But it works! It defends your thumb (thank you) and prevents scales from scattering all over and flying up into your face. Only a little pressure is needed and the fish is completely clean in seconds.
-- Jay Allison
Magic Fish Scaler
$6
Available from Bass Pro Shops
Manufactured by Tackle Factory
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Peter Ehlert
Where can we buy here in Portugal yourt Magis Fish Scaler?
Peter Ehlert
Where can we buy here in Portugal yourt Magic Fish Scaler?
Gaabio
Few yars ago, I bought this fish scaler...It is not expensive but you are having for the price you paid for.
I've used it for a period of time and it doesn't hold its edge at all...probably because it is made from plastic.
The handle is not comfortable at all and requires more effort when
scales are a little bit tough to lift. Using it, you'll often scrape your knuckles on the cleaning surface.
The worst is on the sanitary level. As the plastic is loosely attached to the circular disc, you have a perfect place for bacterial growth. There no way you can be sure all the slimes and liquids from the fish are removed after cleaning. There could be a great risk for contamination...
One year ago, I found and bought a perfect hand-held manual fish scaler that will suit many of you. It has been designed by KAAG Technologies inc.
Very performant with stainless scraping edges, angled ergonomic handle keeping your hand away from the working surface and the fish fins. Robust and monobloc structure...no spaces for bacterial growth.
The first time I saw it was in a fish retail store...many fish retail stores are now using this innovative, safe to use equipment...I strongly recommend KAAG fish scaler for those who often carry out scaling operations (fishermen, fishmongers, etc..)
A video is online on Youtube at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jzpvEgHIWQ
Visit the web site at : http://www.kaagpro.com
Hope this information helps.
Gaab.
Ben
The best fish scaler is from GWP in Berlin: http://www.profi-fischschupper.de/fish-scaler.htm