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Jack in Alaska
Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1190 City/Region: Anchorage/Ninilchik
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 26 Pro Angler
Vessel Name: HIGH TIDE II
Photos: HIGH TIDE II
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 6:28 pm Post subject: Fish box..???? |
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In my 22' Angler there is not a built in fish box as you all know. How do you deal with your fish while still fishing. When halibut fishing with 3 or 4 people it can really get out of hand quickly. It is not unusual to have 6 or 8 halibut from 20 to 100 lbs. Right now I either thump them on the head or put "hot lead" in their ear and run a line through the gills and tie them to a cleat.
Salmon are a bigger mess in the boat as they bleed badly and spew fish goo all over the boat.
What am I missing here? That is the only thing I do not like about my dory.
I tried putting the salmon in a tub in the cabin.......what a mess that was when one or two started doing the "I am outta here" dance. _________________ On the HIGH TIDE-II, wife Carolyn and I.....Another summer fishing on the HIGH TIDE II in the Cook Inlet at Cape Ninilchik, Alaska.
HIGH TIDE-II; 2005 26' ProAngler; 2003 200 Honda / 2009 9.9 Honda high thrust
No. CD026021I405; AK-5008-AK
MSSI No. 338143486(cancelled)
HIGH TIDE; 1983 Angler Classic 22'; 90 Honda/ 9.9 Tohatsu-sold 2009 to son Dan (flatfishfool)
Stolen & stripped in Aug. 18
Bare hull & trailer sold in Nov. |
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Sneaks
Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Posts: 2020 City/Region: San Diego (Encinitas)
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: C-Brat
Photos: Jenny B and C-Brat
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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It is not unusual to have 6 or 8 halibut from 20 to 100 lbs.
Jeeze, now that's a problem I'd dearly love to have. _________________ Mary & Don Anderson
Brat #483
"Jenny B" 2005 C-22/F75 sold, Oct. 2008
"C-Brat" 1993 C-16 angler/50 hp |
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Billy
Joined: 13 Feb 2004 Posts: 86 City/Region: Chugiak
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Beer:thirty
Photos: Beer:Thirty
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:23 pm Post subject: Fish Box?? |
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Jack, I've had the same problem and haven't actually done anything to correct it yet but I'm considering a box in the dingy. I'd have to pull in down off of the top and probably build some kind of box for it but I haven't had any other ideas. Any thoughts?
Bill |
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C-Hawk
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2146 City/Region: Carpinteria / Channel Islands
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Hawk
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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Jack-
I agree, thats the only drawback with the C-Dory. _________________ Roger
2002- CD22- "Fishtales" returned to factory 2008
2008- CD22- "C-Hawk" Sold
KJ6VVB
A Brat I am, At sea I be
God is Great, Beer is Good.... and People are Crazy |
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
Photos: Sea Wolf
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Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 12:07 am Post subject: |
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Jack- If the right persons see this thread, you'll be told about a collapsable type of fish sack that can be tied up to the back inside of the transom, or perhaps inside one or both gunnels (gun whales). You might try the search engine on this or the old C-Dog site using "Fish Box" and then "cooler" for starters. I think our Head Nerd, Bill (Da Nag), was in on the original discussion, as I recall. Help is on the way (BUT IT IS A THREE DAY WEEKEND). Joe. _________________ Sea Wolf, C-Brat #31
Lake Shasta, California
"Most of my money I spent on boats and women. The rest I squandered'. " -Annonymous |
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Da Nag
Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2828 City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1995
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: Wilbur
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Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 12:27 am Post subject: |
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Sea Wolf wrote: | Jack- If the right persons see this thread, you'll be told about a collapsable type of fish sack that can be tied up to the back inside of the transom, or perhaps inside one or both gunnels (gun whales). |
I was intrigued by, and will probably still get one of the Canyon Products fish bags - these are the ones I've referenced in a few discussions.
Don't have one yet, so can't comment on quality or function.
Manufacturer link is here, Goggle will show several dealers selling them. _________________ Will, C-Brat Nerd |
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B~C
Joined: 31 Oct 2003 Posts: 2865 City/Region: Bend
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Blue~C
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Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 12:28 am Post subject: |
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I bought a fish body bag from www.boatersworld.com. It works good for Salmon, don't think it woud work so hot for a small fleet of large Halibut. It hangs across the the back of the cockpit and I no longer have to do the salmon dance around the big white cooler. _________________ Ken
1999 22' boaterhome |
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Mr. Fisherman
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 726
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1995
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Sea Lion
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Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 3:33 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | It is not unusual to have 6 or 8 halibut from 20 to 100 lbs |
For that kind of load in an Angler there is only 1 solution that I have found...
Bomar Plastics 1801 comercial fish tote.
Here is mine with 400# of ice and 18 Albicore Tuna...
Mine is the modle with the feet for forklift use. It is a perfect working height.
Fish box capacity always seems to be an issue for me at one time or another during the summer. Especially Halibut and Tuna days.
Englunds marine supply sells the units and they can ship anywhere. They are a bit heavy though. You could always plan a fishing trip out here with me and pick one up _________________
Live to Fish
Fish to Live |
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Rokjok777
Joined: 04 Nov 2003 Posts: 49 City/Region: SF Bay Area
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Squidward
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Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 3:11 pm Post subject: what about the lazarettes |
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I'm not hearing anyone suggest moving the batteries from the lazarettes to between the gas tanks; then using the lazarettes as fish boxes. Dumb idea to put the batteries in there anyway |
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en_pissant
Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 66
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Hooligan
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Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 7:42 pm Post subject: Fish Box |
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My '87, 22 Angler came with a live well on the port side. I assumed it was stock, but maybe the guy added it. It's really to small to be any use, so I am in the process of adding another battery and locating it there.
I have a platform that I use to clean fish that fits over my transom. I put a big cooler up on it when I am fishing. Then take it down when I am running. You might be able to put something there that would be substantial enough to run with.
You might also mount a permanent cooler where the rod holders are. I know some people put propane lockers there. |
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Capt'n Bill
Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Posts: 46 City/Region: Big Island
State or Province: HI
C-Dory Year: 1994
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Malia Kai
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Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:54 am Post subject: Transom Fishbox |
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Tom gave me this idea when he was visiting us in Hawaii and I liked it a lot. How about building a custom fishbox and mounting it on the transom. Mold something around the sides that wouldd completely block the opening of the transom, and use starboard for either the whole box or the lid. That way, you have a fishbox that solves the problem of taking water over the transom in a following sea and you hace a cleaning station and serving table on the top of the box. |
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Jeff and Julie
Joined: 26 Nov 2004 Posts: 287 City/Region: Juneau, AK
Vessel Name: Atka
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Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:00 am Post subject: |
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We have a Canyon fish cooler bag. Got the one for Kings and it is huge. We haven't used it yet so can't really comment on how it works. Since we don't get the size fish we caught in Alaska, I wish we had bought a little smaller one.
Jeff and Julie |
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C-Hawk
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2146 City/Region: Carpinteria / Channel Islands
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Hawk
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Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:12 am Post subject: |
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I've considered the canyon fish bags,too. Maybe tie one down on the bow? Maybe hang it at the back of the cockpit? |
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Cutty Sark
Joined: 11 Dec 2004 Posts: 462 City/Region: Kenmore, Sammamish Slough
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1989
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: TBD
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Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:24 am Post subject: |
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The fish bags are good for salmon, Tom has one as well as numerous people in our fishing club. Also C Dory has the cooler rack that fits in the transom area, and holds a pretty big cooler. I 'm thinking about picking one up pretty soon. We will see.
Sark |
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flapbreaker
Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 878 City/Region: Hillsboro
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Playin' Hooky
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Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Move to oregon where the Halibut limit is only one per person and you rarely see one over 100 Lbs. |
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