Ventafish VF-1 Fish Venting Tool

Ventafish VF-1 Fish Venting Tool

Price: $10.89
Model
TD Code
DescriptionPrice
VF-1
VEN-0001
Ventafish VF-1 Fish Venting Tool$10.89 USD
The makers of Ventafish have closely worked with both marine experts and leading research institutes to design this product with a certain specifications: adherence to state and federal guidelines, ease of use, safety of both the angler and the fish, durability, effectiveness, and value to the consumer. While others may meet federal guidelines, very few adhere to state recommendations of a 16-gauge needle. Of the few who adhere to the needle recommendation, none have the safety features of the Ventafish.
  • Designed to meet all state and federal regulations.
  • 45 degree front end.
  • 16 gauge replaceable needle - packs available.
  • Safety features: grip, cap, needle shielded.
Ventafish Is Easy and Safe
  • Vent holes are placed at the front of the VENTAFISH, which ensures the anglers hand will not obstruct the flow of air during use
  • 3 vent holes are on each side of the VENTAFISH to allow for the quick diffusion of the fish’s swim bladder.
  • The inclusion of a true 45 degree front end made VENTAFISH easy to use. An angler need only ensure the front end of the VENTAFISH is parallel to the fish in the appropriate location.
  • VENTAFISH ensures you meet STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS every time you are on the water!
Needle Easily Changed - Don't Buy Another Unit!
  • VENTAFISH uses proven medical grade hypodermic 16 gauge needle approximately 1.5 inches in length.
  • When a needle begins to dull from repeated use, it is easier and much more effective to replace the entire needle assembly.
  • VENTAFISH design ensures anglers can easily acquire and safely replace the needle virtually anytime.
VENTAFISH Separates Easily For Quick Cleaning
  • VENTAFISH disjoints in the middle and allows the angler to easily and safely replace dull needles.
  • VENTAFISH design allows for easy cleaning of the tool. Simply disjoint the VENTAFISH, place both parts in a cup or bucket of mild, soapy detergent or diluted bleach solution for safe and effective cleaning.
VENTAFISH Is Easily and Safely Handled
  • A high impact, clear polycarbonate cap ensures no accidental stickings take place while the unit is being stored or transported.
  • When engaged, the cap prevents the external plunger assembly from being pressed down. This completely eliminates the chance the needle will be engaged during storage or transport.
  • The cap includes a molded clip that allows you to safely store and securely transport the VENTAFISH on your person without any fancy or costly holsters.
  • An oversized rubber grip allows you to use VENTAFISH with confidence, even when your hands are slimy.
  • This grip is highlighted in cobalt blue so it stands out against the rest of the tool.
How To Use VENTAFISH

Best practices in fish venting call for venting the fish as quickly as possible while handling the fish minimally.

STEP 1: Hold the fish gently but firmly on its side. Place your VENTAFISH tool with the 45 degree front end approximately 1-2 inches from the base of the pectoral fin.

STEP 2: After removing the saftey cap, slowly depress the plunger. The needle will penetrate the fish as you depress the plunger. Your VENTAFISH is designed so that it will not lock into place. Only depress the plunger enough to release the gases. The sound of the escaping air and deflation will be noticeable.

STEP 3: Return the vented fish to the water as soon as possible. If the fish is slow to respond, try reviving it by holding it with its head pointed downward while moving it back and forth to restore the circulation of water over the gills. Continue until the fish is able to swim unassisted.
3.5 Stars based on 7 reviews
By Mike
Florida
Works well
March 23, 2022
I like the fact that it’s very easy to use just push the button one and done
By hanknynj
NY & NJ
Great idea but rubber gripping sticky and melting
February 8, 2020
the version of this i received was aged and the rubber gripping was melting (sticky and rubbing off) -- Tackle Direct immediately refunded my purchase - maybe a new version of this tool would be good
Pros
  • n/a
Cons
  • i received defective product
By Bruce
Merritt Island, FL
Failed on first trip
December 7, 2019
I agree with several other buyer comments, this tool is too flimsy for offshore fish of any size. We bottom fish for snapper, grouper sea bass, etc and the needle bent on almost every use. We straightened it until it finally broke. Tackle direct stepped up and issued a credit.
Pros
  • None
Cons
  • Difficult to operate, you need three hands, one for the fish, one to hold the tool flush to the fish and a third to push the plunger.
  • Needle is so small it bends on almost every use.
  • Tool fell apart when dropped once
By Jessie
nj
Worth the few bucks
June 6, 2019
keeps the little fish alive for another day or another angler on the water if it gets the bends pulling them up from deep too fast. Can't argue with that.
By Kenneth c.
Tarpon Springs, FL
Not up to standard
July 18, 2018
I catch a lot of undersized Red Grouper in the Gulf of Mexico. This venting tool only lasted two trips. WHile the hollow needle is thin and does less damage to the undersized fish by making a smaller hole, the needs bend. THe case also was unwieldy to quickly put on and off. I will not purchase this venting tool again because it is not tough enough. However, if you need to vent only an occassional smaller fish for lets say science or other reasons than recreational fishing, it will be acceptable.
Pros
  • Small, sharp, pointy needle that makes a small hole
Cons
  • Large than necessary design with an internal spring that will break. Needles bend. When either of that happens, you no longer have a venter.
By Brian
Pa
vent
January 1, 2013
great venting tool that is easy to use and store
Pros
  • easy of use
By Scott
GA
Love the Ventafish
July 18, 2012
Worked Great. Used it on some undersized snapper and grouper that had to be released.
Pros
  • Safe, easy to use,
Cons
  • N/A
1 Question & 1 Answer
Bob Trento
from Magnolia DE 19962 asked:
June 3, 2019
Please advise?  Purchasing 6 VentaFish venting Tools, do you also sell the replacement needles for the tool?
1 Answer
A single needle comes with the venting tool replacements are available 
Submitted by: Bernie De Graaf on June 5, 2019

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