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From Ocean to Plate, preparing your fish with the ikipik
From Ocean to Plate: Preparing Your Catch
Catch, dispatch, chill, prepare. A practical walkthrough of what happens between landing a fish and serving it, and why every step counts. Read more...
6 piece iki jime kit for humane fishing
Which IkiPik Tool Suits Which Species
From pan-sized snapper to big pelagics, here's how to choose between the Original IkiPik and the full Iki Jime kit based on what you're targeting. Read more...
cleaning your ikipik
Looking After Your IkiPik: Cleaning and Storage
Simple steps to keep your IkiPik spike and Iki Jime kit clean, rust-free and ready for the next trip. Quick care tips from IkiPik, Busselton WA. Read more...
the ikipik brain spike for humane fishing
How to Locate the Fish's Brain for a Clean Dispatch
Where's a fish's brain, and how do you find it fast? A practical guide to brain positioning for iki jime, plus why it pays to know your species. Read more...
Iki jime 6 piece kit for humane fishing
Iki Jime vs Shinkei Jime — What's the Difference?
Iki jime and shinkei jime are often confused. Here's what each step actually does, why order matters, and which IkiPik tools you need for both. Read more...
Iki jime brain spike for humane fishing
What Is Iki Jime (Ike Jime)? A Plain-English Guide
Learn what iki jime (ike jime) is, why fishers use it, and how the right tool makes fast, humane fish dispatch simple. From IkiPik, Busselton WA. Read more...
How to iki jime for humane fishing
How to Ike Jime: A Practical Guide to Fast, Humane Fish Dispatch
A step-by-step guide to ike jime (iki jime) — what it is, why it matters for eating quality and fish welfare, and how to do it properly with the Original... Read more...