Fish basket while kayak fishing?
Apr 3, 2020 18:41:41 #
Reety
Loc: Jasper GA
Okay, perhaps some of you remember my fishing story about the MONSTER catfish that ate my bluegill that I had on a stringer dragging behind my kayak while I was fishing for bass. (Whew, that was a long sentence!). Anyway, my question to you fellow kayakers is this,.....what do you use in/on your kayak to keep your “caught” fish live while you keep fishing? My kayak is only 8’ long and there is no live well. Any suggestions?
Apr 3, 2020 18:44:28 #
Reety wrote:
Okay, perhaps some of you remember my fishing story about the MONSTER catfish that ate my bluegill that I had on a stringer dragging behind my kayak while I was fishing for bass. (Whew, that was a long sentence!). Anyway, my question to you fellow kayakers is this,.....what do you use in/on your kayak to keep your “caught” fish live while you keep fishing? My kayak is only 8’ long and there is no live well. Any suggestions?
Welcome to the Forum, Reety. Catch & release?????
Apr 3, 2020 19:01:55 #
Reety wrote:
Okay, perhaps some of you remember my fishing story about the MONSTER catfish that ate my bluegill that I had on a stringer dragging behind my kayak while I was fishing for bass. (Whew, that was a long sentence!). Anyway, my question to you fellow kayakers is this,.....what do you use in/on your kayak to keep your “caught” fish live while you keep fishing? My kayak is only 8’ long and there is no live well. Any suggestions?
Reety, Live is not for me I have a cooler in the back of my 12' yak with 2 ice blocks. Post a pic of your kayak and maybe we can come up with something.
Apr 3, 2020 19:09:00 #
Reety
Loc: Jasper GA
He’s me in my kayak. It is tiny but it’s easy for me to haul up and down my hill.
Apr 3, 2020 19:11:55 #
Reety wrote:
He’s me in my kayak. It is tiny but it’s easy for me to haul up and down my hill.
A beautiful picture, thanks for sharing. Please put your city and state on your profile sheet above.
Apr 3, 2020 19:13:15 #
Reety wrote:
He’s me in my kayak. It is tiny but it’s easy for me to haul up and down my hill.
A cooler attached to the section behind the seat would be my suggestion. Either ice to keep them or water if you want to keep them alive. I have a 19" x 14" x 8" cooler that works just fine.
Apr 3, 2020 19:52:51 #
Reety wrote:
Okay, perhaps some of you remember my fishing story about the MONSTER catfish that ate my bluegill that I had on a stringer dragging behind my kayak while I was fishing for bass. (Whew, that was a long sentence!). Anyway, my question to you fellow kayakers is this,.....what do you use in/on your kayak to keep your “caught” fish live while you keep fishing? My kayak is only 8’ long and there is no live well. Any suggestions?
Battery operated fillet knife and a small cooler.
Apr 3, 2020 20:00:48 #
Reety
Loc: Jasper GA
I’ll have to try that. I made a floating plastic storage box using a pool noodle on top of two sides and drilling large holes in the box. Worked OK until I snagged into that monster catfish on my third cast. The fish pulled me around the pond for a few minutes and I realized, this fish was not gonna fit in my “box” so I had to paddle with one hand, hold the rod with the fighting fish in the other and make my way toward the shore to land the fish. All the while, my little box in the water is adding drag and making maneuverability very difficult. Long story short, some hikers we’re watching my predicament and eventually helped me land the fish on shore.
Yes I got a picture of the fish and my box but still trying to figure out how to post it.
Yes I got a picture of the fish and my box but still trying to figure out how to post it.
Apr 3, 2020 20:10:45 #
Reety
Loc: Jasper GA
Oops now it went through twice. Fish doesn’t look as big as it felt but the box is 16” long. I ended up releasing it since I don’t know how to clean a catfish.
Apr 3, 2020 20:13:04 #
Reety wrote:
Oops now it went through twice. Fish doesn’t look as big as it felt but the box is 16” long. I ended up releasing it since I don’t know how to clean a catfish.
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Apr 3, 2020 20:46:46 #
EasternOZ wrote:
Battery operated fillet knife and a small cooler.
Could add an battery operated Fry Daddy
Apr 3, 2020 20:52:41 #
Reety
Loc: Jasper GA
Yes it is. I guess I should have said I wasn’t brave enough to give it a first try. Maybe next time!
Apr 3, 2020 20:57:48 #
Gordon wrote:
Could add an battery operated Fry Daddy
Now a days almost anything is possible just takes some imagination and time O and $$
Apr 3, 2020 21:01:21 #
Reety wrote:
Oops now it went through twice. Fish doesn’t look as big as it felt but the box is 16” long. I ended up releasing it since I don’t know how to clean a catfish.
Hi Reety,
Nice fish. I inadvertently suggested a bag net to another kayaker. That is what we used to call them here. I believe they are called collapsible fish baskets now. Expanded metal basket with spring-loaded trap doors on the top and bottom. It may cause some extra drag, but you’re not in a hurry in a kayak, anyway. You could add a cleat and attach it with a caribiner, if you wish. Hope it helps and good luck.
Apr 3, 2020 21:12:10 #
Reety
Loc: Jasper GA
Thanks. I’ve looked in local stores to no avail. My dad used to have one and I remember putting our little bluegills in it. That was my initial thought as well. Guess I’ll have to order on line.
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