Catch bags? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 05-29-2013, 08:21 PM

looking at the surf to summit 42" bag

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ag-from/Detail

and the yakcatch precisionpak bags
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kayak-Sea-Fi...item2a2cdcba0d

anyone have experience with either? pros and cons to zipper vs velcro? zippers rust and velcro gets sanded easily..?

JeffB · 05-29-2013, 09:23 PM

Those are pretty cool. I've never anything like that before. I might look the zipper one for my YT/WSB trips. My problem is catching something big enough to use one.

Does the zipper one have stainless or plastic zippers. If it has big plastic ones, that's the one I would go with. It's seems like it would be a more secure bag as well.

PE.rider · 05-29-2013, 10:14 PM

Dude,

With the fish species and sharks that you've been catching, I doubt either bag will hold your quarry

.

I recommend Pelagic or Canyon bags... How long it lasts depends on how much you abuse or repair it. Nothing lasts forever in the fishing bag territory...

I suppose that's the reason why we still use burlap bags on the charter boats...

lowprofile · 05-30-2013, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PE.rider

Dude,

With the fish species and sharks that you've been catching, I doubt either bag will hold your quarry

.

I recommend Pelagic or Canyon bags... How long it lasts depends on how much you abuse or repair it. Nothing lasts forever in the fishing bag territory...

I suppose that's the reason why we still use burlap bags on the charter boats...

lol. yeah thats true but i want it for snapper. its a 3.5 to almost 5 mile trip to the wrecks. its not like fishing SD where you get your fill and back on the beach in 30 mins. i just need to keep a couple decent snapper out of the sun and cool for the ride home, or while looking for other fish.

all the big fish like king, jack crevalle and cobia are inshore and i can just throw in the hatch.

PE.rider · 05-30-2013, 05:11 PM

Most economical way is to get those Trader Joes or Costco bags... The fish bags are only larger and longer. If you're looking to keep snapper fresh, add some ice and you will be fine for the day. Throw in a six pack and you will be great!

I've used the Pelagic bags for larger fish like Dorado in FL. They're great for skiffs and center consoles that don't have deep iceboxes built into the boat.

Old Man in the Sea · 05-30-2013, 05:20 PM

I have an insulated CFS bag - they are really nice - it comes with a jel pack but if it is super hot you might want to add more...it is 3 ' long and triangle shaped to match your kayak...here is the link
http://www.creativefeathers.com/KayakFishBags.cfm

and one of it's main features was named after you >>>>> LOW PROFILE

Because of the Pie Shaped design, it will fit most kayaks, and because of the folded sides, its LOW PROFILE.

FlyFishinYakr · 05-30-2013, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PE.rider

Dude,

With the fish species and sharks that you've been catching, I doubt either bag will hold your quarry

.

I recommend Pelagic or Canyon bags... How long it lasts depends on how much you abuse or repair it. Nothing lasts forever in the fishing bag territory...

I suppose that's the reason why we still use burlap bags on the charter boats...

Pelagic X3

FFY

Ggiannig89 · 05-30-2013, 09:09 PM

How much of a difference does it make in the quality of rockfish when thrown into an ice bag rather than sitting in the water or hatch? Any opinions?

Old Man in the Sea · 05-31-2013, 08:28 AM

Over 6 hours in a kayak hatch in Florida it is about $2.99 a pound

lowprofile · 05-31-2013, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ggiannig89

How much of a difference does it make in the quality of rockfish when thrown into an ice bag rather than sitting in the water or hatch? Any opinions?

not sure. i always just put my rock fish in the live well. stuff 'em all in there and keep the pump going. they're sill kicking when i land and I throw them on ice. lol sometimes it pays to have a 4 gallon tank

Old Man in the Sea · 05-31-2013, 03:51 PM

that is fine if they are in the livewell with water on them no problem..- I was just kidding...

lowprofile · 05-31-2013, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Man in the Sea

that is fine if they are in the livewell with water on them no problem..- I was just kidding...

yeah, i never had problems with rockfish in the tank. but these snapper wont fit. especially if i have a few hard tails in there for bait.

lowprofile · 05-31-2013, 05:08 PM

btw, im refering to red snapper (pic 1) not the California reds (pic2)

05-29-2013, 08:21 PM	#1
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	Catch bags? looking at the surf to summit 42" bag http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ag-from/Detail and the yakcatch precisionpak bags http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kayak-Sea-Fi...item2a2cdcba0d anyone have experience with either? pros and cons to zipper vs velcro? zippers rust and velcro gets sanded easily..? __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

05-29-2013, 09:23 PM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Those are pretty cool. I've never anything like that before. I might look the zipper one for my YT/WSB trips. My problem is catching something big enough to use one. Does the zipper one have stainless or plastic zippers. If it has big plastic ones, that's the one I would go with. It's seems like it would be a more secure bag as well. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

05-30-2013, 05:20 PM	#6
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	here is my 2 cents... I have an insulated CFS bag - they are really nice - it comes with a jel pack but if it is super hot you might want to add more...it is 3 ' long and triangle shaped to match your kayak...here is the link http://www.creativefeathers.com/KayakFishBags.cfm and one of it's main features was named after you >>>>> LOW PROFILE Because of the Pie Shaped design, it will fit most kayaks, and because of the folded sides, its LOW PROFILE.

05-29-2013, 10:14 PM	#3
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	Dude, With the fish species and sharks that you've been catching, I doubt either bag will hold your quarry . I recommend Pelagic or Canyon bags... How long it lasts depends on how much you abuse or repair it. Nothing lasts forever in the fishing bag territory... I suppose that's the reason why we still use burlap bags on the charter boats...

05-30-2013, 05:11 PM	#5
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	Most economical way is to get those Trader Joes or Costco bags... The fish bags are only larger and longer. If you're looking to keep snapper fresh, add some ice and you will be fine for the day. Throw in a six pack and you will be great! I've used the Pelagic bags for larger fish like Dorado in FL. They're great for skiffs and center consoles that don't have deep iceboxes built into the boat.

05-30-2013, 09:09 PM	#8
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	How much of a difference does it make in the quality of rockfish when thrown into an ice bag rather than sitting in the water or hatch? Any opinions?

05-31-2013, 08:28 AM	#9
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	Over 6 hours in a kayak hatch in Florida it is about $2.99 a pound

05-31-2013, 03:51 PM	#11
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	that is fine if they are in the livewell with water on them no problem..- I was just kidding...