cooler - what kind to get? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

old_rookie · 06-11-2010, 07:12 PM

In the event I actually catch a legal sized fish to take home to the mrs. and family, is coleman or whatever is on sale at walmart OK? I have seen Yeti coolers advertised in the sport fishing magazines. Any recommendations? I'm thinking I should upgrade from my 5 gallon bucket filled with frozen water bottles.

GregAndrew · 06-11-2010, 07:38 PM

If you are fishing for WSB I would suggest something in the 100 quart and over range. Just can't keep enough of the bigger fish in anything less. Very good idea to buy it before you need it cause it can save you a bundle. I am finding the wheels on mine pretty handy too.

buttchaser · 06-11-2010, 07:47 PM

If you don't have the space for a Big cooler , This would be the way to go...
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...er-Fish/Detail

Costco has the big 125 qt igloos for about $80.

deepdvr · 06-11-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by buttchaser

If you don't have the space for a Big cooler , This would be the way to go...
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...er-Fish/Detail

Costco has the big 125 qt igloos for about $80.

I got the huge igloo from Costco. Its a beast but perfect for icing down a couple of YT or a big ass WSB.

old_rookie · 06-11-2010, 10:14 PM

I knew I should have waited - but, I have not ventured out to the LJ kelp beds yet, just the bay so far. Picked up a 48qt igloo from WM for $20.

Siebler · 06-11-2010, 11:06 PM

If you can afford a Yeti there is not a better cooler on the Market. Im saving for mine now. Not cheap but well worth it. Plus it is Certified Bear Proof.

06-11-2010, 07:12 PM	#1
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	cooler - what kind to get? In the event I actually catch a legal sized fish to take home to the mrs. and family, is coleman or whatever is on sale at walmart OK? I have seen Yeti coolers advertised in the sport fishing magazines. Any recommendations? I'm thinking I should upgrade from my 5 gallon bucket filled with frozen water bottles.

06-11-2010, 07:47 PM	#3
buttchaser Float Tuber Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 243	If you don't have the space for a Big cooler , This would be the way to go... http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...er-Fish/Detail Costco has the big 125 qt igloos for about $80. Last edited by buttchaser; 06-11-2010 at 07:58 PM.

06-11-2010, 11:06 PM	#6
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	If you can afford a Yeti there is not a better cooler on the Market. Im saving for mine now. Not cheap but well worth it. Plus it is Certified Bear Proof. __________________ CJ Siebler

06-11-2010, 07:38 PM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	If you are fishing for WSB I would suggest something in the 100 quart and over range. Just can't keep enough of the bigger fish in anything less. Very good idea to buy it before you need it cause it can save you a bundle. I am finding the wheels on mine pretty handy too.

06-11-2010, 10:14 PM	#5
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	I knew I should have waited - but, I have not ventured out to the LJ kelp beds yet, just the bay so far. Picked up a 48qt igloo from WM for $20.