After the catch

[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