I only do that when I'm in/out, in/out a lot in calm water, usually in creeks.  I don't pull fish around on a stinger either.  I'll keep them (either whole or cleaned) wrapped in an old wet tee shirt and they stay cool through evaporation.  I also use that method for leftovers.
Works great.  Learned it from Dan Bauman who operated Bow Narrows fish camp on Red Lake.

mpeebles wrote on Dec 30^th, 2019 at 1:58pm:


Sad but oh so true! 

   I used to put a cotton tube sock on my round Nalgene water bottle's when I backpacked to keep the water cool.

  When I started canoeing I would do the same if I went in hot weather. I read somewhere (QJ) about doing the same with Fish/Fillets. I got a couple of old canvas coin bags from my bank.

Soak them and then secure with a Bungee Bob and put under my seat out of the sun. Works great as long as you keep the bag wet.

  I use the same method if I have extra fish leftover from the evening meal. I just throw a line over a tree limb away from camp and hang overnight.
Even in warm weather your fillets will be nice and fresh come morning.

  I take them down early in the morning before some sharp-eyed Eagle decides the bag is a FISH Pinata and takes a whack at it. 

I like when you step out to pull the boat and it's a real firm bottom.  Sometimes you're not so fortunate.  Jean Creek is firm while the Deux Riveres not so much. 

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  I have one of those. It works great as you say but found it cumbersome for solo tripping. Would take in a heartbeat on a tandem trip. It would be great for family/group outings. Keep the fleece wet and you'll have cool water all day in ANY weather.

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TomT wrote on Dec 30^th, 2019 at 3:23pm:

Got me thinking.....wonder what's worse in the creeks, muck or slippery rocks.  Had a few human "kerplunks" this year while pulling boat up creek with rocks.