I always leave them in the water except while surf landing. If you don't carry a fish bag to keep them iced or a burlap bag you can keep wet, they will dry all out. Then I also don't hang my feet or legs in the water. Never had a problem, the dogs don't come too close.
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MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids  )
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