Talk about a newbie question

[tylerdurden]

Originally Posted by TheSherThang

So what's the purpose of the clip if not to leave it hanging over the side? Can't you just shove a fish in the hold or buy one of those game bags?

So you don't drop a fish overboard. Fish like to flop around on deck, it's best to secure them. It's the first thing I do when I bring a keeper aboard. Nothing would be worse than catching a fish of a lifetime and having it jump off the deck and sink out. After the fish is bled out I will often store them in the hatch.