One of my favorite fish to eat (and catch) is crappie. The only complaint I have, though, is the tiresome filleting at the end of the day. That is, when your friends won’t do it for you. With traditional fillet knives, the job can seem endless with a bucketful of the panfish.

I’ve watched enough people use electric fillet knives to realize that I needed to own one. My research led to the Angler’s Best Pro 60 Cordless Fillet Knife. The knife can run a full hour on a single charge, important if you’re at a cleaning station with no electrical hookups.

The kit includes a 110-volt rapid charger (full charge in three hours) and a 12-volt charger. It also comes with 8-inch and 9>-inch sharp-tip serrated blades. When daylight fades, a built-in LED light illuminates your cutting area.

Whether you’re filleting fish, cutting elk steaks or carving the turkey, the Pro 60 has plenty of power to complete the task at home or even out on the boat. A comfort grip ergonomic handle allows you to make precision cuts.

The knife is weight-balanced to reduce wrist and hand fatigue. A safety trigger lock prevents accidental operation. A hard-sided carrying case keeps the knife and accessories secure when traveling.

The fillet knife retails for $79.99 and is available through Cabela’s at 800-237-4444 or www.cabelas.com.