Cooler Size

scallywag · 02-18-2009, 06:54 PM

Can you guys tell me what size coolers you typically take on seabass trips. Silly question maybe, but I have a trip on the Atlantic Star coming up shortly and originally thought I would take a 54qt.igloo but if limits are possible that may not be adiquate for fish and a small amount of food. Thanks.

Timber · 02-18-2009, 11:22 PM

a 72 qt Igloo is a common size cooler and should be enough. Use you're own judgement and maybe think about putting your food and drinks in a separate smaller cooler. Good luck.

gradyfish265 · 02-19-2009, 12:59 AM

Yeah, a 72 qt will do the job, but be realistic, will you eat that much fish or be able to give that much away, do you freeze fish or only eat it fresh? That can be a lot of meat, so bringing a 50 might keep you from getting over zealous if you aren't a big fish eater or have a good home for the fish meat. If the fishing is good, which it should be, limits are very possible.

scallywag · 02-19-2009, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the response. I am a big fish eater & freezer (where seabass are concerned ). I think I am going to go with a 54qt. and an insulated bag for overflow. I am researching
nonmarine insulated bags they seem to be alot less expensive than "fish bags" but of the same quality.

austin ensor · 02-19-2009, 04:35 PM

you can never have to much ice when heading offshore!!! i have a 162 igloo that would be good for a seabass trip including food and all.

--austin

Joey Herring · 02-19-2009, 05:35 PM

I have a big 120 quart ICY TECH cooler and that has to be one of the best investments that I have made. It will keep ice and fish cold for ever!! It's strong enough to sit on as well. I am going to cover the top with some sort of marine board and make a cutting board top for it. It will be the last cooler that I purchase for a long time...my next buy will be one of those insulated fish bags..for those big ones!!

02-19-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
scallywag I Need More Posts Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 9 Credits: 1,458.3	coolers Thanks for the response. I am a big fish eater & freezer (where seabass are concerned ). I think I am going to go with a 54qt. and an insulated bag for overflow. I am researching nonmarine insulated bags they seem to be alot less expensive than "fish bags" but of the same quality.

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02-18-2009, 11:22 PM	#2
Timber Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 136 Credits: 5,822.9 Boat: Parker 21SE Home Port: Chesapeake Bay Best Catch: 100lb Tarpon	a 72 qt Igloo is a common size cooler and should be enough. Use you're own judgement and maybe think about putting your food and drinks in a separate smaller cooler. Good luck.

02-19-2009, 12:59 AM	#3
gradyfish265 Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 457 Credits: 1,948.5 Boat: Grady White 265 Express Home Port: Port Monmouth Occupation: Naval Architect	Yeah, a 72 qt will do the job, but be realistic, will you eat that much fish or be able to give that much away, do you freeze fish or only eat it fresh? That can be a lot of meat, so bringing a 50 might keep you from getting over zealous if you aren't a big fish eater or have a good home for the fish meat. If the fishing is good, which it should be, limits are very possible.

02-19-2009, 04:35 PM	#5
austin ensor I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: harford county md Posts: 1,540 Credits: 2,751.7 Boat: 284 mako Home Port: OC,MD-DEALE,MD Best Catch: i dont catch....I RIG!!!!! Occupation: mate on "RIGHT NUT" &''Reel Diamond"	you can never have to much ice when heading offshore!!! i have a 162 igloo that would be good for a seabass trip including food and all. --austin

02-19-2009, 05:35 PM	#6
Joey Herring Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 295 Credits: 2,069.3 Occupation: Wildlife Removal	I have a big 120 quart ICY TECH cooler and that has to be one of the best investments that I have made. It will keep ice and fish cold for ever!! It's strong enough to sit on as well. I am going to cover the top with some sort of marine board and make a cutting board top for it. It will be the last cooler that I purchase for a long time...my next buy will be one of those insulated fish bags..for those big ones!!