The Kombo Fish Tool

Social media is a great promotional tool for businesses. My career would only be a glimmer of what it is if it wasn't for the reach that social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram provide. Businesses can reach potential and active customers around the world, mostly for free. A classic example is the Kombo Fish Tool. Recently, while scrolling through my Instagram feed, a post by CanadianFishing caught my eye. It was a bright green club-like fishing tool. I was intrigued and after a little investigation I discovered that this tool was a fish club/fillet knife, with a built-in knife sharpener and cleaning spoon.

As soon as I discovered what this tool was, my mind instantly went to blue fish. As a kid I used to go fishing for blue fish every summer with my dad. He always had a club with him to quickly kill the blue fish that we planned to keep, and to prevent them from doing any damage with their razor-sharp teeth. He would club them and then cut their gills to bleed them; a tactic he said made them taste better. My Dad's clubs however, never had a knife built in. I knew right away that I wanted one so I approached Ryan at HelloKombo.com to get my Kombo Fish Tool (or KFT as I will refer to it hereafter) in the mail.

The blade is stored inside the club end for easy access.

After receiving my KFT and unpacking it I was immediately impressed with the weight and balance of the tool. It wasn't very heavy, but still felt like it packed a punch to get the job done quickly. The club end which houses the knife blade is vented to allow the blade to dry and help prevent rust; another feature that put my mind at ease. I have first-hand knowledge of what happens when you put a wet fillet knife back in the sheath and forget to dry it out, especially in salt water. A firm push of a button releases the knife blade which reassured me that the club wasn't going to come flying off when I wound up to strike a fish with it.

As a kayak angler it is often advantageous to kill a kept fish. It is not only humane, but makes dealing with kept fish much easier, especially large fish such as blue fish or striped bass. There is nothing a kayak anglers loves more than having a large fish flopping on the deck of their kayak while trying to maintain control of your boat in current or heavy boat traffic. Another great feature is that the KFT floats. If I did drop it in the water while kayak fishing I could just paddle over and pick it up.

ARGH!
Nope, the Kombo Fish Tool will not make you an instant pirate.

I scheduled a trip on the high seas with some friends aboard the Klaira D with Hardcore Anglers Fishing Charters and brought my KFT with me for a test run. I have to be honest, I haven't found a new favorite fillet knife in the KFT, I already have a favorite. What I did find was a tool that limited the amount of scrambling I would have to do, especially when the fishing is fast and furious. No more clubbing a fish, then running or reaching for a knife. With the KFT I have both in one. I can leave it next to the fish box and grab it as I need it.

Overall I was impressed with the KFT. It is not cheaply made and has a practical application for fishing. With a price tag at $29.95 I feel it is worth it to those who might find this tool useful. I recommend it. Check it out at www.HelloKombo.com for more details and ordering info.