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#607484 - 06/25/10 01:35 AM Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em?
BottomDweller Offline
Fry

Registered: 06/09/09
Posts: 24
I'm thinking that this just might be the ticket for by boat. Anybody try any of these? I'd like to hear what you think. How many fish will they hold (Salmon type)?
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#607494 - 06/25/10 02:17 AM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: BottomDweller]
bait dunker Offline
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Registered: 12/06/09
Posts: 614
I use them on tuna and they work great, and take up less space.
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#607561 - 06/25/10 12:39 PM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: bait dunker]
Salmo g. Offline
River Nutrients

Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 13520
I've used them a couple times, and still had unmelted ice at the end of the day, starting with one bag. Keeps two chinook well chilled. It's called a Katch Kooler and has a divider inside to keep the ice separate from the fish.

Sg

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#607571 - 06/25/10 01:18 PM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: Salmo g.]
Brewer Offline
2112

Registered: 01/11/07
Posts: 4996
Loc: in the mass production zone
never seen these bags before. interesting.
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#607573 - 06/25/10 01:26 PM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: Brewer]
IrishRogue Offline
Poon it! Poon it! Poon it!

Registered: 08/08/06
Posts: 1721
Loc: Yarrow Point
Like Salmo, I use the Silver Horde "Katch Cooler" if that's what you mean?

I stuff sheets of "techni-ice" (basically blue ice) in one side, and fish in the other. Perfect for half day trips out on the sound. The whole thing (bag included) lives in one of my fish boxes. I prefer the blue-ice to real ice simply because I don't have to deal with water spills in my car on the way home.

THe downside is they are a pain to clean and dry properly, but it's manageable. I seem to go through one of these every 2 seasons, after about 2, they're grim enough that I spend the $15-$20 on a new one.


Edited by IrishRogue (06/25/10 01:28 PM)
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#607579 - 06/25/10 01:47 PM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: IrishRogue]
Kramer Offline
Spawner

Registered: 08/24/00
Posts: 855
Loc: GH & PA, WA
I'm on my second Katch Cooler myself and they do work pretty well. I agree, not the easiest to clean and get the stank out but they do work. I just wouldn't be putting food in them anytime soon.

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#607606 - 06/25/10 04:16 PM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: Kramer]
stlhead Offline
River Nutrients

Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 6830
I've researched these and am tempted to replace my in floor fish box with one. The best one seems to be the Reliable Fish Kill Bag which has a built in drain spout. Pricey though.

http://www.sportco.com/productcart/pc/RELIABLE-FISHING-PRODUCTS-KILL-BAG-28-X-48-466p52875.htm
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#607639 - 06/25/10 06:21 PM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: stlhead]
Idaho Mike Offline
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Registered: 01/01/03
Posts: 2211
Loc: Post Falls Idaho
I like the bags, easy to carry up from the dock, and if you are headed to the weigh in at a derby, fish hidden the bag keeps the suspense up longer.
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#607692 - 06/25/10 10:52 PM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: ]
Salmo g. Offline
River Nutrients

Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 13520
I can use the Katch Cooler by Silver Horde for the rest of my life and not spend as much as the one by Reliable costs. Looks like a good product, but that's too steep for as many, or few really, fish as I keep in a year.

Sg

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#607722 - 06/26/10 03:01 AM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: Salmo g.]
bushbear Offline
River Nutrients

Registered: 08/26/02
Posts: 4709
Loc: Sequim
Put a large garbage bag in the cooler bag and put your fish in the garbage bag. Makes clean up a lot easier and the bag should last more than two seasons.

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#607788 - 06/26/10 01:12 PM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: bushbear]
stlhead Offline
River Nutrients

Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 6830
Yeah but the KatchKooler is only 36 x 16 and won't hold tyees.
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#607804 - 06/26/10 05:40 PM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: stlhead]
BottomDweller Offline
Fry

Registered: 06/09/09
Posts: 24
Sounds like a great thing but I wish it came in a larger size as well. Thanks for all the good ideas. The Techi ice looks like a good deal as well.

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#607879 - 06/27/10 08:23 AM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: BottomDweller]
SaltyDawg27 Offline
Juvenile at Sea

Registered: 01/25/10
Posts: 187
Loc: Canyon Park / Bothell
where can you buy "techni-ice" ?

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#607900 - 06/27/10 12:07 PM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: SaltyDawg27]
lovetofish365 Offline
Hahahaha haha ha

Registered: 04/07/07
Posts: 1884
Loc: Silverdale WA
i have 2 catch coolers and dont like em...its way eaiser to use and clean a ice chest for me...but i dont have to put my fish in the car or truck..i leave it in the boat for travel...the only time i would use the catch cooler bag would be for a derby...otherwise its a pain in the butt for me...c
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#608063 - 06/28/10 02:59 AM Re: Insulated Fish bags...anybody using em? [Re: lovetofish365]
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Registered: 02/02/04
Posts: 2276
Loc: N of Seattle
Silver Horde has a new katch Kooler coming out soon. Bigger, Stronger and Cooler. Still more for the salmon Steelhead day than the 20 fish tuna run. Also works great as a seat cushion and a pillow for those days you packed back into your secret spot and want to take a little break.
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