Kill Bags for Kokanee

[sawtooth]

As someone who is always trying to make better use of my boat space, I was wondering if anyone has ever used or found a kill bag or other insulated waterproof storage bag for the kokanee that they catch? In the past I have been using one cooler for food and drinks and another for the fish. This works out fine when there is only two in the boat, but it would be nice to get one of these out from under my feet when three or four anglers are in the boat. The idea of having my fish in a insulated bag of ice hanging from one of the boats cleats seems like a possible solution. Anyone ever try this in the past or have a recommendation of a good bag?

 

[Full_Monte]

Yes, I know what you mean by having too many coolers and other paraphernalia in the boat. They do make insulated large bags...double walled with air in the middle...for keeping beer cool. One thing you might check is the size of your coolers. Are they too large for your purpose? I downsized mine on the recommendation of someone on this forum and it helps. Most guys are using a 5-gallon bucket to bleed the fish and then putting them on ice.

 

[SuperD]

When it gets crowded on the boat I put food and drinks in a plastic garbage bag and the cleaned fish in a separate garbage bag all in the same ice chest. Food and drinks don't get fishy and only need one ice chest.

 

[SilverBullets]

When it gets crowded on the boat I put food and drinks in a plastic garbage bag and the cleaned fish in a separate garbage bag all in the same ice chest. Food and drinks don't get fishy and only need one ice chest.

101goodpost101
I just load up one large ice chest with a few large chemical ice packets, cubed ice in bags and frozen water and Gater Aid. Then I load up the lunch in a plastic bag, stick a few scented corn containers in another bag, and have a seperate bag in for the fish. The fish bag gets covered with ice throughout the day.

 

[DLM]

My main cooler is a white igloo about 25 inches long. (I am always optimistic about the size of fish I am going to catch) I use a white kitchen size bag and it goes in first with opening hanging out of the front of the chest. Then I open one or two, depending on the expected temp, bags of ice and dump them in on top of the bag. When the fish is ready to go in I shove it inside the bag and under the ice, keeping the opening of the bag outside the chest. The lid still closes tight and I don't have to search for the bag opening to insert the next fish. I still have plenty of room on top of the ice for beverages. This chest rides either in the bow or between the seats.

I also carry a small cooler, six pack size for my corn containers and a little ice to keep everything fresh. This stays in the combat area where it is easy to reach.

The last cooler is a lunch box size soft sided cooler for sandwiches, apples, etc. One or two frozen bottles of water keep these cool.

But none of this answers the original question about the ice bags. I too have looked at these on line and wondered how they would work. So far, it does not sound like anyone has used them much.

 

[Bduck]

I keep a small cooler on board that will keep sandwiches, drinks, and fish. The food is protected but the drinks are in direct contact with ice. tongue2 I do put fish in separate bags. I like keeping the store plastic thankyou bags to wrap fish in before putting them on ice. No perfection here, fishy ice and all.

 

[Kokaholic]

I think this could be something that intrests you all. I have one

http://silverhorde.com/newproducts.html

 

[ReelJerks]

I use a 60 quart chest with thick padded top which doubles as a rear seat. I bleed the fish in the live well then place them into the cooler with ice water. But then again there is plenty of room on 'The Box'.

Edd

 

[sawtooth]

Kokaholic,
How do you like the Silver Horde bag you have. Does it do a good job keeping the fish cold? Are they hard to keep clean? That size would be great for my summer trips for Springs at BC, but a little big for Kokes. It would be great if it was 16" high x 26" long. Have you seen a kill bag in the smaller size? I have been looking at some insulated grocery totes which might do the job, but they don't usually have a zipper to close the top.

 

[dunnigan jim]

I have a mylar type bag that is 24" x24" velcro top all silver . Keeps the fish ice cold when I put on ice .I also add a small chunk of dry ice wrapped in paper to keep the ice frozen. I use 2 1/2 gallon type freezer bags to put fish in. . stays cold for up to 10 hrs. on the boat. This bag is pretty air tight with the velcro top. Got this from my sister in law that works for a grocery store in WI.. She said most stores sell them nr the frozen food section

 

[sawtooth]

I have a mylar type bag that is 24" x24" velcro top all silver . Keeps the fish ice cold when I put on ice .I also add a small chunk of dry ice wrapped in paper to keep the ice frozen. I use 2 1/2 gallon type freezer bags to put fish in. . stays cold for up to 10 hrs. on the boat. This bag is pretty air tight with the velcro top. Got this from my sister in law that works for a grocery store in WI.. She said most stores sell them nr the frozen food section

101goodpost101

Thanks for the suggestion. I will keep my eyes open next time I am in the grocery store.thumbsup

 

[Kokaholic]

I have used the bag simply to transport fish with from the boat to the Knife. I still use a cooler and ice. I have really noticed that many anglers on this forum all take care of their fish diffrently. I agree, this bag for kokes is way to big, I have another one made by the same company that is black, not insulated that I use for transport from the boat to the fish cleaning station to fillet.

To answer your question on as to how effective would the bag be keep the fish cold with ice, I feel it would be ok, the sides are a vinyl with a soft foam incased inside. Very easy to clean, can be hosed off and set out to dry. They do make another bag like I have that is all black, vinyl and has re inforced handles that is also easy to clean. Its new on the market made by the same company.

I still like the cooler with ice personally. it keeps them cold and then once fillet out. I place my fillets into a zip lock bag to be taken back to home or camp. once again, personal prefrance on each persons desire to take care of their catch from once it enters the boat until it hits the fillet station.