dumb question i know (about tyin fish up to yur boat)

[ouachitafisher]

hey guys,

if i get a little boat, and i know this is a dumb newbie question. what kind of deal can you get to tie your fish up as you go? any recommendations?

[gabowman]

When we used to fish from small jon boats we'd use the collapsible wire mesh fish baskets. We'd just hang 'em over the side and keep 'em tied somewhere to the boat.

[mperry]

If you use the floating fish basket just make sure you pull it out of the water before you take off. I have done it a few times and lost several fish.

[fish.on]

Floating baskets will kill fish in the heat. Use a wire mesh basket and hang it pretty deep. Put a ice chest in the boat with a minnow aerator and when you move from place to place transfer the fish. If you freeze some water in pop bottles you can put a bottle in the ice chest to keep the water cool for the fish.mohp.

[Barnacle Bill]

We use to use one of those nylon mesh clothes bags. Works great unless you forget to bring it in when you move.

[izzysfishin]

How small a boat ya talkin about. If you have room for a cooler, just throw them on ice. In the heat of summer it's the best way to keep them, IMHO. I have a big livewell in my boat but seldom use it when it gets hot. The fish will taste better too...izzy

[DavidD]

We use to use one of those nylon mesh clothes bags. Works great unless you forget to bring it in when you move.

If you do forget to pull it up then it becomes a chum bag.:D

[NIMROD]

How small a boat ya talkin about. If you have room for a cooler, just throw them on ice. In the heat of summer it's the best way to keep them, IMHO. I have a big livewell in my boat but seldom use it when it gets hot. The fish will taste better too...izzy

I agree with you ,use a cooler to hold your fish. Just be sure to carry plenty of ice. I freeze gallon jugs of water and they last quite well , but a little crushed ice with it works best. I have a large live well , but the heat this time of year is a killer. My boat being an Aluminum one the live well water heats up fast! Besides keeping fish in good eating shape , it's easier to dress a cold dead fish than a hot floppy one.:D

[Carl Palmer]

10-4 I must agree with the other guys on throwing the fish on ice. When I go by myself and I'm sitting up front I usually put some lake water in a 5 gal. bucket and throw the fish in there until I get a few , but then I transfer them. Actually the size fish I catch i could probably put 'em in a bull duram bag and stick it in my shirt pocket.:D It is much easier to take care of your fish after icing them down. If you don't like a lot of fish smell in the cooler I usually keep the heavy bag the ice came in and slip them in that on top of the ice, it helps keep your Wild turkey 101 in better shape too.