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    My soft fish cooler, which was actually really a beer bag, finally tore. Looking through the options out there, it seems like they're all more expensive than I would have thought. Anyone have a recommendation for keeping catches on ice while on the water.

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  • #2
    Check out Engel coolers. I don't own one, but have heard good things. Reasonably priced, locking latches, and some models double as a live well.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by RavensDfense View Post
      Check out Engel coolers. I don't own one, but have heard good things. Reasonably priced, locking latches, and some models double as a live well.
      Thanks. I took a look at the soft coolers, which look nice, but they're $100. Seems pricey to carry fish around, especially compared to the one I used for free for a couple of years.
      AO Coolers seems pretty nice too. Price is coming down, but still over $60.

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      • #4
        Not sure what your storage capability is like on your outback, but this works great in standard sized rear tank wells:
        http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...?k=kelty%20coo
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        • #5
          Originally posted by MetroMan View Post
          Not sure what your storage capability is like on your outback, but this works great in standard sized rear tank wells:
          http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...?k=kelty%20coo
          That's pretty cool.

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          • #6
            I also have a really good cooler bag that I won at the Jamboree this year. Has a smaller footprint...I'll throw the link up when I find it online (I forgot the brand name)
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            • #7
              this is basically the bag I use, http://www.keepyourcooler.com/freezertote.html with the flat ice bubble packs folds flat and easy to store.....Go to wegmans grocery store...they are only $8-9 dollars,there have a small wegmans logo but for a $30 saveings who care....ice packs stay frozen all day
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              • #8
                Originally posted by blackjack View Post
                this is basically the bag I use, http://www.keepyourcooler.com/freezertote.html with the flat ice bubble packs folds flat and easy to store.....Go to wegmans grocery store...they are only $8-9 dollars,there have a small wegmans logo but for a $30 saveings who care....ice packs stay frozen all day
                Bingo! That's what I'm looking for. I've got no problem with the logo. Thanks. For the abuse it takes, I just wanted something cheap and simple.

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                • #9
                  Blackjack beat me to it. The one I have is similar in style & function, made by Polar Bear.

                  http://www.polarbearcoolers.com/product/PB065.html

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                  • #10
                    Second on polar bear coolers and they're a CBKA sponsor! You could win a nice soft cooler if you come out to the tourney in Sept.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by MetroMan View Post
                      Blackjack beat me to it. The one I have is similar in style & function, made by Polar Bear.

                      http://www.polarbearcoolers.com/product/PB065.html

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                      6-Pack Metro!? I expected you were catching bigger fish than that

                      Here's the Wegmans tote. I think I may give it a try even if it won't hold ice as long as I'd like.
                      http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/st...0052&langId=-1

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                      • #12
                        Ha! I linked the wrong one. I have the 24 pack one. I've never put fish in it...just beer and soda thus far
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                        • #13
                          Third on the Polar Bear coolers. They have a 2fer deal that they run at least once or twice a year. I have 3 different sizes. If you don't need 2 coolers, just go in on it with a buddy. Best coolers I've ever bought.

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                          • #14
                            I use the Jackson fish cooler. It's soft sided and long enough for a rockfish up to 28 inches or so. I think I got mine for around $40. Maybe not the best insulation in the world, but how nicely it holds fish and how easily I can put it in my center hatch makes up for it. Search Jackson kayak accessories and you can see pictures and specs.
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                            • #15
                              thyey have a large one also,in store and its cheaper go figure
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