Ice Mule Catch Cooler....Any Experiences? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FlyFishinYakr · 09-08-2015, 04:14 AM

While this appears to be a good bag (looks like HD PVC material [like my drift raft]) for a top-side catch bag, I prefer to keep my catch in the hull to keep my kayak from being "top-heavy" upon landing.
For the price I'd buy my Canyon Redfish/Kayak bag ($100) all over again.

For about $12 more I'd think about one of these

;
http://www.amazon.com/Reliable-Fishi...1713829&sr=1-6

Although I'm currently thinking about one of these also;
http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Angler-Gea...cm_wl_huc_item
(smaller 16" width might fit my Outback better) although unsure about construction quality.

FFY

Maxfli123 · 09-08-2015, 05:10 AM

Unless you really need water tight storage...the reliable is awesome, super strong zipper and lining keeps your fish cold all day. I have a reliable on the way as my fishing buddy has one and I just had to get one they work so well... Having said all that I'm sure the others work fine. Btw we have had a 54 inch wsb (cut in half)stuffed in there and he put 3 yellowtail in there last trip no problem...Happy shopping

iethinker · 09-08-2015, 05:59 AM

All,

Thanks for the replies.

I want water tight because I want the bag to be able to go in the car as well. I think I will go with the Canyon Red Fish. The AMAZON reviews on the ice mule suggested that the liner was weak and leaky. Otherwize it looks like a good idea. Perhaps they will upgrade it in the future. $159 is too much for a non 5-star product.

Matt

Maxfli123 · 09-08-2015, 02:33 PM

The reliable is water tight and wont leak unless you tip it upside down. It's the zippers that leak on it, but that mean it would need to lay fairly flat in the car. I have heard good things about the canyon. Post up a review when you can I'd like to see how well you like it...

09-08-2015, 04:14 AM	#1
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	While this appears to be a good bag (looks like HD PVC material [like my drift raft]) for a top-side catch bag, I prefer to keep my catch in the hull to keep my kayak from being "top-heavy" upon landing. For the price I'd buy my Canyon Redfish/Kayak bag ($100) all over again. For about $12 more I'd think about one of these ; http://www.amazon.com/Reliable-Fishi...1713829&sr=1-6 Although I'm currently thinking about one of these also; http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Angler-Gea...cm_wl_huc_item (smaller 16" width might fit my Outback better) although unsure about construction quality. FFY Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 09-08-2015 at 04:25 AM.

09-08-2015, 05:59 AM	#3
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	Thanks All, Thanks for the replies. I want water tight because I want the bag to be able to go in the car as well. I think I will go with the Canyon Red Fish. The AMAZON reviews on the ice mule suggested that the liner was weak and leaky. Otherwize it looks like a good idea. Perhaps they will upgrade it in the future. $159 is too much for a non 5-star product. Matt Last edited by iethinker; 09-08-2015 at 06:47 AM.

09-08-2015, 05:10 AM	#2
Maxfli123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 116	Unless you really need water tight storage...the reliable is awesome, super strong zipper and lining keeps your fish cold all day. I have a reliable on the way as my fishing buddy has one and I just had to get one they work so well... Having said all that I'm sure the others work fine. Btw we have had a 54 inch wsb (cut in half)stuffed in there and he put 3 yellowtail in there last trip no problem...Happy shopping

09-08-2015, 02:33 PM	#4
Maxfli123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 116	The reliable is water tight and wont leak unless you tip it upside down. It's the zippers that leak on it, but that mean it would need to lay fairly flat in the car. I have heard good things about the canyon. Post up a review when you can I'd like to see how well you like it...