ftco Ike Jime Wire Spinal Cord Circuit Breaker

Experience the superior quality of seafood with Aftco's Ike Jime Circuit Breaker, specially engineered to fit into the canal above the spinal cord and disconnect any nerves that could potentially damage the flesh. Through scientific research and proven results, this system provides enhanced scent, texture, and flavor to your seafood.

The Circuit Breaker wire is resistant to memory, ensures complete paralysis and prevents bending or kinking, even with repeated use. Its lightweight, portable, and single-stranded design makes sterilization a breeze. See for yourself the difference with a range of gauges and lengths to choose from.

THE FOUR STEPS OF IKE JIME 

Step 1: The Brain Spike
Spike the fish in the brain to euthanize it before it experiences full suffocation. Here are some guidelines that can help. Between the eye and the gill there is a bone structure shaped like the gill called a pre-operculum. Where the pre-operculum and lateral line meet is a good indication of where the brain is.
Step 2: Cutting Gills and Bleeding
To bleed the fish, cut the membrane behind the gills on both sides. The heart is still beating and will pump the blood out. A third cut can be made at the base of the tail fin just barely exposing the large blood vessel located under the spine, or you can make a full cut exposing the whole spine.
Step 3: Shinkei Jime using the Circuit Breaker
Shinkei jime refers to the destruction of the spinal cord to delay rigor mortis. Using a cut made in the tail, look for the canal above the spine that houses the spinal cord. Run the wire up the neural canal all the way to the brain. Once the wire is completely inserted, pull it back and forth several times to destroy the spinal cord and paralyze the fish. When performed correctly, the fish will occasionally buck wildly and flare its fins then all movement subsides.
Step 4: Iced Cool Down
It becomes important to bring the core temperature of the fish down as quickly as possible, reducing the bacteria growth in the meat. A 1:1 ratio of ice to water in a slurry that completely submerges the fish is recommended.

FEATURES

• Shinkei Jime (Spinal Cord Destruction) Wire
• Commercial Grade Wire
• Corrosion resistant
• Created by Ike Jime Federation

MODEL COLORS, SIZES & TYPICAL FISHERY USAGES

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Shipping (Shipping, Handling, Insurance)

All packages are shipped with tracking and insurance at no additional cost to you.

To most destinations Standard Shipping is a 1-5 business day transit time service.

• Fisherman's Headquarters offers Free Standard Shipping On Orders Over $75 (merchandise total) shipped within the 48 Contiguous United States (AK, HI, PR excluded).
• Free Shipping does NOT apply  or on large "oversized" and "overweight" items such as, but not limited too; fishing rods, blanks, gaffs, harpoons, coolers, cooler racks, large rod racks, beach carts.
• For orders under $75 (merchandise total) our Standard Shipping option is a Flat $5.99 fee. 

Returns & Exchanges

• Within a 10 day period of time (from delivery date), we offer a no questions asked returns of new merchandise (must be unused). Item must be in brand new condition in their original box, including packaging materials, manuals, tags and accessories. 
• Simply send the package back to us with a copy of your invoice and a note instructing us. For example, "Exchange for size." Or, "Return for credit."
• Please allow 5-10 business days for a return/exchange to be received, inspected and processed. Exchange or refund amount excludes shipping charge.
• After 10 days all returns must be approved and will be subject to a 10% restocking fee or given store credit. Please contact us for approval.

We reserve the right to refuse any return at anytime. No returns or exchanges on bait, custom and special ordered merchandise.

Heavy Merchandise

• Packages greater than 72" in length are considered "Heavy Merchandise", "Oversized", and "Overweight" packages. 
• These items will require an additional shipping cost due to size and weight. 

High Value Merchandise

• Signature is required at delivery for all orders over $500. Prepare accordingly because there's only three attempts before it is returned to sender. At which time the customer will have to wait and pay for the reshipment.