Need some of your expertise and experience.  Currently I'm using cord stringers - you know the type, basically an oversized needle and thread with a ring on the end.  They're cheap and fairly light weight but I find them a nuisance to use.  In the past I've used the traditional chain stringers but they're noisy, heavy and tend to tangle.  So what do you use?  Any suggestions for a style or brand that is quick and dependable for use, relatively tangle free and light and convenient for carrying about?  I'm not terribly concerned about price if it will fill the bill.

Kerry
I am not fond of the straight rope stringers myself and will not use the metal types due to noise (I also had a nice flathead catfish bend one metal clip open and get off They are seriously tough). I like these but I cut most of the clips off. No sense in dragging along a bunch of clips you don't need (plus they get tangled). I also like that it is fairly lengthy and the fish have a chance to swim down below the boat. When you get to shore and want to keep them in the water the extra length is also nice.......stash them in some bushes though (In the water find a little pocket, they'll be fine) and that will keep them quiet or else they will splash around a lot and will keep you awake while trying to evade Mr. snapper.

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(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) canoe live well is a fantastic alternative to the stringer.  Otherwise we use the one with the (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links).  Of course I never need more than 2 fish on a stringer at any given time in canoe country.

Kerry,

What you have is the best type.  Just get a good quality one.  When you put the fish on the stringer make sure you string it through the lower jaw bone.  Any clip is just another point that can break or get caught in something.

Also tie the stringer to the very back of the canoe.

Westwood

I just use a large caribiner tied onto the end of a length of para-cord. Cut a slit in the lower jaw and snap it on. It will hold enough fist for dinner. If needed you could tie on another caribiner or just thread more fish on top of the first. Multiple use, and packs away nicely. Used that method one time when I forgot my stringer and have been using it ever since.