Game clip question?

[YakMedic]

Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

(this will help the justification to the mrs a bit....you married guys know what I'm talking about.) I typically fit the above scenario.

Oh trust me I know. My wife told our friends the other day that I never catch fish, She doesn't understand C&R and quite a few fish I dont want to take home to eat.

Besides I can catch a fish every leap year or so...

[ODOGFISH]

... who catchs fish , hell I only them ... another good option if you don't want the fish in the hull is a game bag ... never do I leave stuff hanging out ... ya never know how may be around to take it

[dsafety]

Originally Posted by YakMedic

Oh trust me I know. My wife told our friends the other day that I never catch fish, She doesn't understand C&R and quite a few fish I dont want to take home to eat.

It can get worse than that. My wife sometimes makes the comments we have all heard about spending all this money on fishing gear and never bringing home fish. When I do bring something home, she is usually not in the mood for fish. "I don't want your fish smelling up the house" is one of the most common excuses.

After a few months, the fish is freezer burned and not very edible so it gets tossed out. You guessed it. That is when she says that it would be nice to have some fresh fish for dinner. Of course the freezer looks like Old Mother Hubbard's cupboard at that point. The next thing I know I am on my way to the store for some semi-fresh fish at $12.99 a pound.

As a guy who has been married for nearly 34 years I have bad news to pass on to all the newbies. This is normal and there is not much you can do about it.

Bob

[TCS]

Hey BroLo, you've been asking some pretty good questions. Good stuff.

My answer:

Burlap bag, keep it wet. I don't like to rinse the inside of the kayak.

Unfortunately my fishing productivity is pretty low too.

[GregAndrew]

I know a couple of guys that have gotten flipped by Sealions grabbing their game clipped Halibuts. I believe one got his Scotty rod mount ripped out of his yak in the process. Seems to only happen in tournaments though . Rule of thumb "when in doubt, take it out".

[Regor]

Looking for a pseudo-fish bag? And save a few bucks?

I know it's not the same size/shape as a true fish bag, but it's also a whole bunch less moola.

At costco last week I got a "Giant flexible Cooler for $5.99.

Here is the identical bag at Amazon for you to read about since Costco doesn't have a link:

http://www.amazon.com/Density-Insula.../dp/B000H9KYBE

Measurements:
Holds up to 12 gallons. Keeps food cold / frozen items frozen for up to 5 hours

24" x 18"

Greg

[fishsouthcounty]

yaaa dood keep em coming. great questions and great answers.


i was thinking the gunny sack thing too. just easy dip over the side anytime you wanna rehydrate the fish. Problem is id probably leave it in the rear well behind my milk crate and wonder if the bleeding process would attract the seals or any other unwated visitors as the blood leaked out the scupper holes??

[old_rookie]

Originally Posted by TCS

Hey BroLo, you've been asking some pretty good questions. Good stuff.

My answer:

Burlap bag, keep it wet. I don't like to rinse the inside of the kayak.

Unfortunately my fishing productivity is pretty low too.

x2 - almost word for word too.

[BrokeLoser]

Originally Posted by TCS

Hey BroLo, you've been asking some pretty good questions. Good stuff.

My answer:

Burlap bag, keep it wet. I don't like to rinse the inside of the kayak.

Unfortunately my fishing productivity is pretty low too.

Haha...I think that was the last of all my questions....well maybe.
This fishing from a kayak thing has me learning all over again...it's cool though.
As always, thanks for all the replies and suggestions...I'm almost ready to go pro...oh wait, I guess I still have to learn to catch fish.

[467echo]

If we know what you fish off of maybe we could decribe where to put your catch a little easier. I think your first big one should go right on your lap as you smile all the way to the launch

[fishsouthcounty]

Originally Posted by 467echo

If we know what you fish off of maybe we could decribe where to put your catch a little easier. I think your first big one should go right on your lap as you smile all the way to the launch

Well i am in a stealth12...i think brokes in a stealth14. so essentially that either leaves in the rear tank well or crawl up to the forward hatch. Ill probably be doing mostly catch n realease as i dont even really like eating fish. Bring some things home for my dad occasionally so i am not as worried about it i guess.

[oneyedeer]

What if the fish is too big to fit in the hull? for example a huge thresher what's the best way to toll the sucker in? bad situation but a situation i want to be in