keepin it fresh - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dadandsonkayak · 01-26-2009, 06:33 PM

all right guys.. im only asking this question cause my dad is going nuts.... lets say after u land a big one

whats the best way to store it(keeping it fresh till landing on the beach) and prevent seals

from getting em on the way in?

dorado50 · 01-26-2009, 06:41 PM

gill it,gut it and put on ice. Don't forget about Mr. Whitey

fishinkid2010 · 01-26-2009, 06:45 PM

If you own a Hobie or a kayak with a large front hatch, Fastlane sells insulated game bags to store your catch in. They are made just for kayaks. They ought to keep your catch from getting pink gills.

dadandsonkayak · 01-26-2009, 07:00 PM

so wat are the big game gill clips used for? u dont ever put ur fish back after u gaff it do u?

dadandsonkayak · 01-26-2009, 07:04 PM

and my dads a cheapo so he wont waana invest in anything over 40 dollars

fishinkid2010 · 01-26-2009, 07:39 PM

The game clips are used to secure the fish, simply stick it through their gills. Some people drag their catch along side of them, others put the fish with the game clip through them, in the back well of their kayak. They're versatile, so pretty much what ever works for you goes. The game bags are way over $40, maybe you could use a trash bag with some ice packs.

The redneck way of storing your catch!

FISHIONADO · 01-26-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fishinkid2010

Some people drag their catch along side of them

They usually only do this once or twice until a sea lion grabs it and flips your kayak. Or the landlord in the gray and white suit....

buki · 01-26-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

They usually only do this once or twice until a sea lion grabs it and flips your kayak. Or the landlord in the gray and white suit....

I did this once and I'll never do it again.

dadandsonkayak · 01-26-2009, 08:24 PM

so i have gilling and gutting mr. big fishh right then and there, putting it into my hull, somehow strapping it on the rear of the kayak, dragging fish next to me to lose 1,000$$$ dollars worth of fishing gear by a seal or the taxman

, or i have the ice in the trash bag idea

.... any thingelse or does that about cover it?

KennyHill · 01-26-2009, 08:49 PM

throw the fish in the hull. it will be fine. throw it on ice when you get back to your vehicle if you got a long drive home. if you catch a big one you will probably be satified and ready to go anyway. But what do i no i cant remeber the last fish i caught worth keeping its been so long haha.

esdees · 01-27-2009, 07:54 AM

Gaff it, bring it on board, put it on the game clip, gill, gut. Then, leave it on deck and throw a burlap sack over it. Keep the sack wet by splashing or dunking it every ten minutes or so. This works very well, especially if there is any wind. You can get the sacks at Squidco for sure, and probably any other tackle shop. Cheap and effective, but definitely get the fish on ice as soon as you can.

MalibuJohnny · 01-27-2009, 08:30 AM

Pocket Seal Eliminator

Ed · 01-27-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by esdees

Gaff it, bring it on board, put it on the game clip, gill, gut. Then, leave it on deck and throw a burlap sack over it. Keep the sack wet by splashing or dunking it every ten minutes or so. This works very well, especially if there is any wind. You can get the sacks at Squidco for sure, and probably any other tackle shop. Cheap and effective, but definitely get the fish on ice as soon as you can.

I do the same thing with an old towel. It holds water a little better than the burlap. If you rewet it occasionally it keeps fish fresh for hours.

Siebler · 01-27-2009, 09:25 AM

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ish-bag/Detail

Freeze a couple Water Bottles to keep your fish fresh. Also gives you Emergency fresh water if you need it.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 01-27-2009, 09:39 AM

I have been using, and used to make, an insulated game bag inside my hull for many years. Really is a great way to go, keeps the inside of your kayak clean and keeps the fish nice and cold when combined with some ice packs. For the ice packs I use a couple of different things, Techni-ice is sheets of material that absorb water, you freeze these sheets and lay inside the bag. I prefer this method over bottles of water because they form to the contour of your kayak and you can lay them directly over the fish. Just refreeze them at the end of the day. Before first use of these sheets I soak and freeze them then vacuum pack them so that they don't absorb the blood and slime from the fish, this will keep them from getting really stinky.
Another option to the Techni-ice is to do the same thing with a diaper. Soak it with water then freeze and vacuum pack, this is a much cheaper way to go and does work.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 01-27-2009, 09:48 AM

For reference I usually use 4 of the sheets at a time for best coverage. With this many when I pull fish out of the bag they are chilled.

Siebler · 01-27-2009, 01:21 PM

Those ice sheets are sweet Jim. The Creative Feathers bags we carry actually includes 1 sheet with the bag. I use that and some water bottles.

01-27-2009, 01:25 PM

i hope to never to see one of them

im scared!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol

01-27-2009, 01:26 PM

any of those great whites in LA JOLLA??????????????

dgax65 · 01-27-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FishSeeker

any of those great whites in LA JOLLA??????????????

I don't know. Is Solana Beach close to La Jolla?

01-26-2009, 06:33 PM	#1
dadandsonkayak Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: near palm springs Posts: 82	keepin it fresh all right guys.. im only asking this question cause my dad is going nuts.... lets say after u land a big one whats the best way to store it(keeping it fresh till landing on the beach) and prevent seals from getting em on the way in? __________________

01-26-2009, 07:00 PM	#4
dadandsonkayak Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: near palm springs Posts: 82	so wat are the big game gill clips used for? u dont ever put ur fish back after u gaff it do u? __________________

01-26-2009, 07:04 PM	#5
dadandsonkayak Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: near palm springs Posts: 82	and my dads a cheapo so he wont waana invest in anything over 40 dollars __________________

01-26-2009, 08:24 PM	#9
dadandsonkayak Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: near palm springs Posts: 82	so i have gilling and gutting mr. big fishh right then and there, putting it into my hull, somehow strapping it on the rear of the kayak, dragging fish next to me to lose 1,000$$$ dollars worth of fishing gear by a seal or the taxman, or i have the ice in the trash bag idea.... any thingelse or does that about cover it? __________________

01-27-2009, 08:30 AM	#12
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	You need one of these Pocket Seal Eliminator __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

01-26-2009, 06:41 PM	#2
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	gill it,gut it and put on ice. Don't forget about Mr. Whitey

01-26-2009, 06:45 PM	#3
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	If you own a Hobie or a kayak with a large front hatch, Fastlane sells insulated game bags to store your catch in. They are made just for kayaks. They ought to keep your catch from getting pink gills.

01-26-2009, 07:39 PM	#6
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	The game clips are used to secure the fish, simply stick it through their gills. Some people drag their catch along side of them, others put the fish with the game clip through them, in the back well of their kayak. They're versatile, so pretty much what ever works for you goes. The game bags are way over $40, maybe you could use a trash bag with some ice packs. The redneck way of storing your catch!

01-26-2009, 08:49 PM	#10
KennyHill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Temecula CA. Posts: 117	throw the fish in the hull. it will be fine. throw it on ice when you get back to your vehicle if you got a long drive home. if you catch a big one you will probably be satified and ready to go anyway. But what do i no i cant remeber the last fish i caught worth keeping its been so long haha.

01-27-2009, 07:54 AM	#11
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Gaff it, bring it on board, put it on the game clip, gill, gut. Then, leave it on deck and throw a burlap sack over it. Keep the sack wet by splashing or dunking it every ten minutes or so. This works very well, especially if there is any wind. You can get the sacks at Squidco for sure, and probably any other tackle shop. Cheap and effective, but definitely get the fish on ice as soon as you can.

01-27-2009, 09:25 AM	#14
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ish-bag/Detail Freeze a couple Water Bottles to keep your fish fresh. Also gives you Emergency fresh water if you need it. __________________ CJ Siebler

01-27-2009, 09:39 AM	#15
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	I have been using, and used to make, an insulated game bag inside my hull for many years. Really is a great way to go, keeps the inside of your kayak clean and keeps the fish nice and cold when combined with some ice packs. For the ice packs I use a couple of different things, Techni-ice is sheets of material that absorb water, you freeze these sheets and lay inside the bag. I prefer this method over bottles of water because they form to the contour of your kayak and you can lay them directly over the fish. Just refreeze them at the end of the day. Before first use of these sheets I soak and freeze them then vacuum pack them so that they don't absorb the blood and slime from the fish, this will keep them from getting really stinky. Another option to the Techni-ice is to do the same thing with a diaper. Soak it with water then freeze and vacuum pack, this is a much cheaper way to go and does work. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

01-27-2009, 09:48 AM	#16
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	For reference I usually use 4 of the sheets at a time for best coverage. With this many when I pull fish out of the bag they are chilled. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

01-27-2009, 01:21 PM	#17
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Those ice sheets are sweet Jim. The Creative Feathers bags we carry actually includes 1 sheet with the bag. I use that and some water bottles. __________________ CJ Siebler

01-27-2009, 01:25 PM	#18
FishSeeker Guest Posts: n/a	i hope to never to see one of them im scared!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

01-27-2009, 01:26 PM	#19
FishSeeker Guest Posts: n/a	any of those great whites in LA JOLLA??????????????