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Burying fish in the sand

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#1 ·
I usually have to hike about a half mile to my surf fishing spot--vehichles are not allowed. I don't have a cart, so I have to lug all my gear. A cooler is not easy to get there. I read a surf fishing book recently where the guy says he buries his fish in the sand until he is ready to head home. Has anyone done that? Is it a good way to keep a catch if you don't have a cooler? Thanks.
 
#3 ·
....depending on how weight conscience U are about Your fish...
A fish buried in the sand saves U a lot of un-welcome company BUT please know that "beach buried fish"lose weight rapidly when buried...
Therefore if U are Citation (pompano especially) conscience its better to keep it on ice than to bury it....
But if U just want to keep the fish out of the sun...it works good especially in the fall..have buried ALL day in pomp and sea mullet season....
 
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