After the catch

[Widgeon]

I am curious to hear what you guys do when you catch a keeper and want to keep fishing. I worry about spoilage, so I looked into a fish, cooler bag, but they are pricey. In a recent video by Iceman, it looked like he covered his YT in a wet towel, which is what I plan to do in the near future.
How do you guys deal with this?

[SLYACKER]

I had this problem the other day in LJ I ended up stickin my YT head first into my bait tank. But i lookong at hetting a game bag for my outback. I found one at southwind for about 70. Cheapest iv found so far and you dont have to stink up ur hul

[Widgeon]

Originally Posted by SLYACKER

I had this problem the other day in LJ I ended up stickin my YT head first into my bait tank. But i lookong at hetting a game bag for my outback. I found one at southwind for about 70. Cheapest iv found so far and you dont have to stink up ur hul

If you do want to buy one, I found one that would be perfect for a yak, on amazon for around $50.

[JDW]

Which brand was the fish bag? Got a link?

Thanks!

[Chuck D]

Cover it with kelp then put the kelp in ur garden afterwards

[Widgeon]

Originally Posted by JDW

Which brand was the fish bag? Got a link?

Thanks!

Actually less than I thought.
I may have to give in and buy one...
http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Horde-K...ish+cooler+bag

[momo fish]

Check these out. Pie shape to fit front hatch. Saw someone using it with success. He would bring ice packs and stick in I side and stays cold all day.

I do like Chuck D idea as well since I grow so much fruits/vegs.

http://www.precision-pak.net/catalog...subcatid=80460

[crazywakeboarder]

Originally Posted by momo fish

Check these out. Pie shape to fit front hatch. Saw someone using it with success. He would bring ice packs and stick in I side and stays cold all day.

I do like Chuck D idea as well since I grow so much fruits/vegs.

http://www.precision-pak.net/catalog...subcatid=80460

They look nice but theyre all out of stock

[Cbad Mike]

I throw my fish on the rear deck and cover them with wet burlap bags. I also dip the fish back in the water occasionally.
I NEVER put them inside my kayak's front hatch (Malibu Stealth) because it seems to get warm in there.
Another reason that I like my fish on the back instead of in the front hatch is that I have better control of my kayak when coming back in through the surf. I've come close to pearling with nothing on the front and don't want 25+ pounds up there pushing down the nose.

[FlyFishinYakr]

Originally Posted by Widgeon

Actually less than I thought.
I may have to give in and buy one...
http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Horde-K...ish+cooler+bag

The reviews look good for this bag.
I've been looking for something less expensive than the Boone or Pelagic bags I'm familiar with. $
I hope this does keep ice for at least 1/2 a day or so to allow me to keep drinks & fish most of the day if I catch a fish early (especially since I'll probably only be able to fish "down there" twice a month or so).
I think this will slide down the hull to the back hatch of my Outback for landings too!
And the price seems right!
Thanks for the link.
FFY

[ctfphoto]

Wet towel, pour cold water over towel from time to time, dip fish in ocean, repeat every 15 - 20 minutes.

[alanw]

Yep burlap bag sold at the LTS. Same as the 1/2 day boats, keep em wet and toss in a few ice cubes once in a while if needed.

[taggermike]

I don't like to keep fish on the deck any longer than necessary due to sea lion "encounters". I bleed the fish, wrap it in a wet towel, and put it in the front hatch. If I'm out for a while or its hot I'll splash water on the fish periodically. Ice packs in a insulated fish bag would certainly be better and keep your kayak from smelling like a bait bucket. I've thought of gutting and gilling larger fish before stashing them but have never done it. Some softer meat fish like bonito, tuna and barracuda don't keep well unless chilled or processed promptly. Other fish like yellow tail, rock fish, bass, and halibut stand up better to higher temperatures but are still better with good handling. Mike

[Bert Vega]

Originally Posted by Cbad Mike

I throw my fish on the rear deck and cover them with wet burlap bags. I also dip the fish back in the water occasionally.
I NEVER put them inside my kayak's front hatch (Malibu Stealth) because it seems to get warm in there.
Another reason that I like my fish on the back instead of in the front hatch is that I have better control of my kayak when coming back in through the surf. I've come close to pearling with nothing on the front and don't want 25+ pounds up there pushing down the nose.

Burlap works perfect