where to put your catch - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

1arick · 05-22-2011, 08:23 PM

new to kayak fishing and was wondering where you guys put the fish you catch i have seen divers stringer used and fishing bags would like to know what most of you guys use

TCS · 05-22-2011, 08:27 PM

Burlap back on the back of the kayak, keep it wet and the fish stays cool.

jorluivil · 05-22-2011, 08:42 PM

I'll let you know as soon as I catch one

flydigital · 05-22-2011, 08:48 PM

I just put it wherever I can out of the water and head in within an hour or two of catching it to get it on ice. If its hot out I head in right away. Never had a problem with the meat going soft.

dorado50 · 05-22-2011, 08:50 PM

Yea, it's funny how some get so anal about things and the events haven't even happened yet. I'm of the mindset of catching the fish first and worry about what to do next, after the fish is on board....not worry 'bout the small stuff.

jorluivil · 05-22-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

Yea, it's funny how some get so anal about things and the events haven't even happened yet. I'm of the mindset of catching the fish first and worry about what to do next, after the fish is on board....not worry 'bout the small stuff.

No Sh*t!!! I'll be so fricken excited that I'll be landing at the beach before the hook is released from the fishes mouth.

Amish Ed · 05-22-2011, 10:06 PM

I fish bass, so I let them stay in there own home until I come back. Hope you do too.

old_rookie · 05-23-2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

Yea, it's funny how some get so anal about things and the events haven't even happened yet. I'm of the mindset of catching the fish first and worry about what to do next, after the fish is on board....not worry 'bout the small stuff.

After spending hours on the water, and many trips out and finally catching a WSB or YT, and now doing a 20 or 40 minute paddle back to the beach, I think it would be a good idea to be ready to take care of that fine meat and take the right steps to keep it in the best condition. I wouldn't want to invest all that time, money and energy then not do the right thing to preserve the catch and let it spoil. However, based on photos I've seen, some just strap it down and head home.

bluesquids · 05-23-2011, 11:46 AM

I have a diving buddy moved here from hawaii, he has one of these kayak kill bags made over there that fits in his front hatch. I must say it looks well made like a high end kill bag for sportsfishers. Expensive though.
http://www.gobananaskayaks.com/brows...lers/2,60.html

Personally, I have a 4'x 3' foot piece of relectix insulation that I fold in half and leave in the bottom of the kayak and forget about it. Unlike burlap that holds water. I wrap my fish in it , maybe add the blue ice block from my lunch. It's basically bubble wrap on steriods with a reflective coating on one side, it's thin and does an amazing job insulating.
http://www.amazon.com/Reflectix-BP48...6179432&sr=1-7

bus kid · 05-23-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

No Sh*t!!! I'll be so fricken excited that I'll be landing at the beach before the hook is released from the fishes mouth.

LMFAO

dorado50 · 05-23-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by old_rookie

After spending hours on the water, and many trips out and finally catching a WSB or YT, and now doing a 20 or 40 minute paddle back to the beach, I think it would be a good idea to be ready to take care of that fine meat and take the right steps to keep it in the best condition. I wouldn't want to invest all that time, money and energy then not do the right thing to preserve the catch and let it spoil. However, based on photos I've seen, some just strap it down and head home.

If you were going to sell the fish at market hell ya take care of it, but your in Cal. And u can't do that. It's just a fish, put that baby between your legs and pat it on the head and say "nice fishy". Get it home put on ice for few hours to get firm meat and slice it up! Very simple...Sometimes its fun to catch more than one fish, than you peddle in with two on your lap!!

old_rookie · 05-23-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

If you were going to sell the fish at market hell ya take care of it, but your in Cal. And u can't do that. It's just a fish, put that baby between your legs and pat it on the head and say "nice fishy". Get it home put on ice for few hours to get firm meat and slice it up! Very simple...Sometimes its fun to catch more than one fish, than you peddle in with two on your lap!!

Sounds good - thanks for making it simple.

Phatford · 05-23-2011, 08:51 PM

I have an insulated fish bag that fits the nose of my Yak. Works Awesome!

FlyFishinYakr · 05-27-2011, 09:16 AM

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05-22-2011, 08:23 PM	#1
1arick Junior Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 6	where to put your catch new to kayak fishing and was wondering where you guys put the fish you catch i have seen divers stringer used and fishing bags would like to know what most of you guys use

05-22-2011, 08:42 PM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I'll let you know as soon as I catch one __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

05-22-2011, 10:06 PM	#7
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	I fish bass, so I let them stay in there own home until I come back. Hope you do too. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

05-23-2011, 11:46 AM	#9
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	I have a diving buddy moved here from hawaii, he has one of these kayak kill bags made over there that fits in his front hatch. I must say it looks well made like a high end kill bag for sportsfishers. Expensive though. http://www.gobananaskayaks.com/brows...lers/2,60.html Personally, I have a 4'x 3' foot piece of relectix insulation that I fold in half and leave in the bottom of the kayak and forget about it. Unlike burlap that holds water. I wrap my fish in it , maybe add the blue ice block from my lunch. It's basically bubble wrap on steriods with a reflective coating on one side, it's thin and does an amazing job insulating. http://www.amazon.com/Reflectix-BP48...6179432&sr=1-7 __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

05-22-2011, 08:27 PM	#2
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Burlap back on the back of the kayak, keep it wet and the fish stays cool.

05-22-2011, 08:48 PM	#4
flydigital Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 192	I just put it wherever I can out of the water and head in within an hour or two of catching it to get it on ice. If its hot out I head in right away. Never had a problem with the meat going soft.

05-22-2011, 08:50 PM	#5
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Yea, it's funny how some get so anal about things and the events haven't even happened yet. I'm of the mindset of catching the fish first and worry about what to do next, after the fish is on board....not worry 'bout the small stuff.

05-23-2011, 08:51 PM	#13
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	I have an insulated fish bag that fits the nose of my Yak. Works Awesome!

05-27-2011, 09:16 AM	#14
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Check this out... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWAX:I Is this what you're looking for? FFY