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Humane fish dispatch tools from Compleat Angler Nedlands — Oceans Legacy , Wilson , Gillies , HookEm , and Ikipik . Ikejime spikes, brain spikes, and dispatch tools for quick, humane fish dispatch and better eating quality. Proper dispatch (ikejime) produces dramatically better flesh quality. All Tools . Free shipping over $150. What is ikejime? Ikejime is a Japanese method of humanely dispatching fish by spiking the brain, then destroying the spinal cord with a wire. It results in instant death and dramatically better flesh quality by preventing stress hormones and lactic acid buildup. Does dispatch method affect eating quality? Massively. A fish dispatched immediately via brain spike (ikejime) and bled will have firmer, cleaner-tasting flesh that keeps longer compared to a fish that dies slowly. It's the single biggest factor in fish quality. What tools do I need for ikejime? A brain spike (sharp pointed tool like Ikipik), and optionally a wire for spinal cord destruction. A sharp knife for bleeding the gills. That's it — simple tools, massive improvement in quality. Where do I spike a fish? Each species has a slightly different brain location — generally between and slightly behind the eyes. Look for detailed species-specific guides. The key indicator of success is an immediate colour change and relaxation of the body. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What is ikejime?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Ikejime is a Japanese method of humanely dispatching fish by spiking the brain, then destroying the spinal cord with a wire. It results in instant death and dramatically better flesh quality by preventing stress hormones and lactic acid buildup."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does dispatch method affect eating quality?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Massively. A fish dispatched immediately via brain spike (ikejime) and bled will have firmer, cleaner-tasting flesh that keeps longer com