Keeping a fish in good conditions
Regardless of the species, the golden rule is to always keep the head of the fish underwater, and to take it out of the water, to unhook it or to take pictures, in sequences of 10 to 15 seconds, no more. In this idea of keeping the fish underwater, you can use a landing net, leave the fish hooked on the hook while leaving it in the water or use a basket.
The latter, as it is an item mainly intended for pike fishing, the choice on the market does not really lend itself to itinerant fishing such as lure fishing or fly fishing. Pafex, with its pike basket, offers a product that perfectly meets the expectations for this type of fishing.
Presentation
The Pafex bag is very simple, it is composed of a net in the form of a tube 125 centimeters long and 30 centimeters in diameter. A zipper along the entire length allows easy access to its contents.
At each end, there is the possibility to open the tube with a cord system.
I never use the openings at the ends, however, I always use the cord to attach the basket to my float-tube or to rocks when I fish from the shore.
Its size is small, it fits easily in a backpack, in the space behind the seat of a float-tube, or even in a boat, if it is not equipped with a livewell.
Finally, its material dries quickly, so you can put it back in your backpack without worrying.
My opinion
Personally, I quickly adopted this very practical accessory that I have been using for about ten years. It is clearly a small investment that you will not regret, and that facilitates a lot of things at the water's edge, when you want to keep a big fish for a while. Or even to keep fish that you don't want to release right away, like perch or pike perch, to continue fishing the area without scaring the school.
Pike tank Pafex
- Dimensions: 125 x 30 centimeters
- Recommended retail price: 18 euros
