2015 Hobie Outback Storage/Fish Cooler ? (And 1/7/17 LJ Report) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Murray · 01-08-2017, 09:04 PM

Wet burlap sack on top of fish that I secure forward. Does the trick until I hit the beach. Typically, I head in shortly after gutting etc to keep fish in primo condition.

Vikingj · 01-09-2017, 07:18 AM

Replace your round hatch in front of seat with with the much larger rectangular hatch (found on proA?). It's easy to install yourself and well worth the money (about $100?). Best investment I've made on the outback.

YakDout · 01-09-2017, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingj

Replace your round hatch in front of seat with with the much larger rectangular hatch (found on proA?). It's easy to install yourself and well worth the money (about $100?). Best investment I've made on the outback.

He bought the kayak from me. I did the upgrade myself well before I sold it.

5-20 · 01-09-2017, 06:38 PM

Thanks, appreciate the suggestions. The rectangular hatch is cool for that pair of lowrance tackle boxes but I still need a decent storage idea for food and clothes.

I may just strap fish on the bow for now but I hate the way sea lions stare at those fish especially if they slightly extend over the yak. I'm always worried about how one day one of those lions will try to snatch a fish and possibly flip me over.

NICKWORN · 01-09-2017, 12:27 PM

You gut your yellow tail before heading in?

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Originally Posted by Murray

Wet burlap sack on top of fish that I secure forward. Does the trick until I hit the beach. Typically, I head in shortly after gutting etc to keep fish in primo condition.

Murray · 01-09-2017, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

You gut your yellow tail before heading in?

Yes sir. Bleed first then gut. If not comfortable with the knife, wait to hit the beach.

01-08-2017, 09:04 PM	#1
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Wet burlap sack on top of fish that I secure forward. Does the trick until I hit the beach. Typically, I head in shortly after gutting etc to keep fish in primo condition.

01-09-2017, 07:18 AM	#2
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Replace your round hatch in front of seat with with the much larger rectangular hatch (found on proA?). It's easy to install yourself and well worth the money (about $100?). Best investment I've made on the outback.

01-09-2017, 06:38 PM	#4
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Thanks, appreciate the suggestions. The rectangular hatch is cool for that pair of lowrance tackle boxes but I still need a decent storage idea for food and clothes. I may just strap fish on the bow for now but I hate the way sea lions stare at those fish especially if they slightly extend over the yak. I'm always worried about how one day one of those lions will try to snatch a fish and possibly flip me over.