Wilson & Co KilaFish Iki Spike

The best way to safely KilaFish

Once you’ve caught your fish, how do you dispatch it quickly and cleanly? How to spike a fish is a challenge solved with the Wilson & Co KilaFish Iki Spike. Designed by a couple of Kiwi fishermen, Kilafish is the best way to kill a fish humanely. It has an enclosed retractable IKI spike that enables efficient quick dispatch that delays the onset of rigor mortis, which helps preserve the fresh taste of the fillets.

How to KilaFish:

1. Hold the fish - after landing the fish, throw a wet towel or cloth over it. This will calm it down and make it easier to handle. One hand is usually enough to hold the fish, unless it’s one of those really big ones that make for the best fishing stories. You can remove the hook before or after using Kilafish
2. Aim the spike - fish brain location differs between species. For snapper, hold the fish on its side, place the Kilafish on the head about 2cm back and up from the eye. For kingfish, kahawai and other flat-headed species, position Kilafish on the top of the head about 2cm back from the eyes.
3. Iki that fish - press firmly down to push the iki spike into the head. The fins will flare out for two seconds before the heart stops, then the fish will relax. If the fish is still moving after two seconds, you missed the brain. Try again. A brain-dead fish cannot move its muscles.

Wilson & Co KilaFish Iki Spike Features:

• The best way to dispatch freshly caught fish
• Stainless steel retractable spike
• Safe, humane and simple to use
• Helps keep the fish flesh fresh and tasting good
• Square design means that Kilafish won’t roll on board
• Bright orange colour is fast and easy to find when your fish is landed and ready for dispatching
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 29 x 29 x 200mm high