Outback fish storage

[unridicul0us]

Hi all,

I finally landed a 20+ lb yellowtail, and quickly realized I have no idea where to put it other than in my lap/at my feet. I jammed it home paddling instead of pedaling which took a bit longer than normal (us hobie owners aren't known for our paddling skills). Does anyone have any clever creations for storing the big yellows/wsb? The idea of spending nearly $200 for a fish bag goes against my DIY nature.

Thanks for any help!

[cell128]

I need something too.. Amazon sells a killbag for $46 Silver Horde Katchkooler II Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C500BLQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_EeVRvbY980Q1D I had to drag 36lbs of halibut today. Slowed me down quite a bit like by half speed

[ironcross6921]

I use this one and love it, I throw a bag of ice in it my lunch and drinks and still have ice at the end of the day for my catch to make the hour drive home after a day on the water.
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/1239/Native-Fish-Bag-Cooler-Large.html

[AirborneYak]

Nice!! 36"!

[cell128]

36 ponds ... 2 halibut one 21 and one 13...my math is off lol OK 34 lbs lol

[AirborneYak]

36" I was expecting a small midget!!

[cell128]

Lol

[Mr. NiceGuy]

Random thoughts about your dilemma:


1. throw it in the front hatch. Outbacks have lots of room there.

2. throw it in a large trash bag first, then into the front hatch to make clean-up easier

3. throw it in a wet gunny sack and use evaporation as your cooling method like we do on the 3/4 and half day boats.

4. Bungee the gunny sack on the deck behind you (shaped like the Austin Kayak cooler bag), or if you have a Livewell, along the sides of the Livewell or on the bow over the top of the front hatch.

5. If you don't know where to get a good old fashioned gunny sack for fish, then go out fishing on the AM half-day boat and save the sack :P
Hose it off and let it dry in the sun. The smell evaporates easily.


In my van, I always use a large plastic storage container (i.e. Walmart) to consolidate my fishing gear. It can be emptied out and double as a fish transportation container that keeps my van clean.

[capntim]

Gunny sack into trash bag is what I use. Cheap,easy and takes up no space on those uncooperative fish days.

[Batmann]

Sqidco sells burlap sacks for a dollar. I put one in the plastic tube that a three pack of tennis balls come in. This keeps it dry in the event that it's not used and getting tangled up with anything while on the water.

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[chancy94]

Sqidco sells burlap sacks for a dollar. I put one in the plastic tube that a three pack of tennis balls come in. This keeps it dry in the event that it's not used and getting tangled up with anything while on the water.

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good tip! I'm gonna hit up squidco to get those before I go out again!

[unridicul0us]

Thank you all for the ideas! This site is really a great resource and community. I was inspired by your gunny sack/cooler ideas and remembered that I have an old nylon duffel bag that I can fold up and store when not in use and attach to the bow when I score a big :yt: or :wsb:

Maybe I'll even get some closed cell foam and sew/use adhesive to insulate it for those longer days on the water!

Thanks again, and tight lines.

[ChristLike]

I have a pa and I take the front storage tub out and put a large heavy duty trash bag. I slide the fish inside the boat

[yak-fishing-socal]

@batmann that's a good idea I. Going to have to do this but I'll throw in a big black plastic bag too so when I shove it in my trident 15 I don't have to clean out the slime

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[kjsdad619]

Sqidco sells burlap sacks for a dollar. I put one in the plastic tube that a three pack of tennis balls come in. This keeps it dry in the event that it's not used and getting tangled up with anything while on the water.

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Damn Chris your a smart mofo!

[ctfphoto]

I do this ......

[Batmann]

Damn Chris your a smart mofo!

I'm now selling these for $12.99. I got the idea to sell them from that last guy who had those fantastic paddle leashes. Lol.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=24668

[Mr. NiceGuy]

Sqidco sells burlap sacks for a dollar. I put one in the plastic tube that a three pack of tennis balls come in. This keeps it dry in the event that it's not used and getting tangled up with anything while on the water.


Keeping it dry is a good idea. Prevents the need for airing out the smell again when it gets wet. I always get mine wet, not necessarily for fish, so I'm making unnecessary work for myself.

Thanks!

Ziploc bags would work too. Flat, small and non-rigid shape.

Another thought on using trash bags: Avoid black trash bags unless you want to start cooking your fish early -- absorbs solar energy/heat. Maybe we all know this already, but I thought I better mention it just in case ;-)

Burlap sacks are much cooler and breathe more easily than anything else I can think of. Just keep splashing them with water. Carrying ice is more clutter, another step, something else to buy, more weight/volume, etc., unless it conveniently fits into a container that fits with a streamline shape to fit your kayak.

I like simplicity.

[Batmann]

Keeping it dry is a good idea. Prevents the need for airing out the smell again when it gets wet. I always get mine wet, not necessarily for fish, so I'm making unnecessary work for myself.


That's also what I figured.

I have found that I can fit a couple of legal halibut under the new seat on the 2015 Outback even with it on its lowest setting.


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