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Respecting the catch starts with knowing what you're doing and why. This is where we share what we know about fish care, dispatch and getting the best out of every catch.

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Why Iki Jime Matters — the science and reasoning behind fast, humane fish dispatch, and why it changes the way your catch eats.

Topics we're building out

  • What is iki jime (ike jime)?
  • Iki jime vs shinkei jime — what's the difference?
  • How to locate the fish's brain for a clean dispatch
  • Looking after your IkiPik: cleaning and storage
  • Which IkiPik tool suits which species
  • From ocean to plate: preparing your catch

New guides are added regularly — check our news and articles for the latest.