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August 16, 2022 at 1:56 pm #124375
I’m curious what methods are being used to pack fish out without the meat spoiling
When I’m about 2 hours from the car or campsite I really don’t know how to get the fish out, so I just throw them back … but I would like to eat somee.
Possible ideas I’ve had :
– ice
– dry ice
– instant cold packsI’ve had good success smuggling ice cream into WA from the Lochmead dairy 5 hours south in Oregon using a brown grocery bag and dry ice, but I’ve never tried packing dry ice in a day pack.
Just curious what others are doing ?
– Steve
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August 18, 2022 at 1:22 pm #124383
I pretty much only pack fish out if there is snow available. That worked for us a couple weeks ago. Of course snow can be hard to come by in some places. I’ve had fish do fine with no extra cooling if it is not a hot day and they are wrapped in as many clothes or other insulation as possible. Old school Thermarests used to be perfect for that. Freezing a disposable water bottle full of water would be a good source of ice, but I don’t now how long it would last on a hot day.
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August 23, 2022 at 8:44 pm #124486
If I’m planning on bringing back fish I just pack a trash bag toss the fish in the bag then wrap it in my puffy and place it the the center of my pack. Haven’t had any issues with spoilage.
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October 24, 2022 at 8:18 am #125572
I like packing them out in my belly after I tempered them over some coals with a little Johnny’s and olive oil.
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September 12, 2024 at 10:31 am #128790
Steve,
I have found that in temperatures up to 80 degrees, dressed lake trout conserve surprisingly well if basic measures are taken.
When at all possible, I will place the trout in a colder feeder stream going to, or running near the lake for a minimum of 45 minutes. I have them wrapped in some sort of insulating material during this time. Leaving them in their cool, wrapped cloth/wool bag, I place them in my backpack, which has ideally been in the cooler shade for a few hours.
I have packed fish out for over 5 hours in 70-80 degree temps, and consistently have found that they keep without any issue. No discoloration of the meat, no foul smell, nothing.
I hope this helps. Tight lines
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