Keeping Crawlers in the Boat

[pud123]

Originally Posted by doubleheader

I have the same one, and like it alot also, but I don't think Hagen's makes those anymore. I didn't care for the looks of their new model.

I lost the lid off of mine a week ago and haven't been able to get ahold of them either. I wasn't very happy when I got to the boat launch.

[undguy]

Originally Posted by REW

Here is the perfect container for crawlers:


http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ndingMethod=rr

This 6 can cooler is a soft side cooler with a hard plastic box in the bottom of the cooler. The insides of the cooler are vinyl and easy to clean.

There is a top section with a separate zipper opening. If you get the freeze packs that fit, you can get a couple and keep them in the freezer. Each morning, put a freshly frozen freeze pack in the top section of the cooler. Put bedding and as many crawlers as you are going to use for the day.

If you don't have a freeze pack, just take a zip lock bag and put ice in it and put the ice filled bag into the top compartment of the cooler.
The zip lock bag keeps the melting ice from getting water everywhere in the cooler.

While you are at it, pick up an extra one for your lunch. You can put in 6 cans, and have room in the top for a sandwich or two, or ice.


When you are done with the cooler for crawlers, remove the insert, wash the insert and inside of the cooler and you have a nice personal cooler for use in the boat or when traveling or just want to bring something with you.

I have several of these personal sized coolers that I use when traveling to hold cameras, cell phone, small tools etc. Very nice and convenient.

Be safe
REW

x2 Those work great

[SILVER SHAD]

Just picked one up today going to give it a try tomorrow .

[wmd]

The Keep Kool from Hagen is the best thing going, picture in a previous post. I freeze water overnight, wash bedding off crawlers, put some water in middle of container and put the crawlers in the water. They are clean and plump out of the water and you put them back in the bedding overnight. Been doing this for years and no problem with losing crawlers when put back in bedding. If you do business with a vet clinic ask them for some ice packs they get when vaccine is shipped to them, wrap newspaper around the ice packs and refreeze overnight. Get enough to cover crawler container and that many extra so you always have somme in the freezer for reuse. Works great.
wmd

[jd438]

I throw a bunch in a ziplock bag for the day and throw them in the cooler. Then I keep a styrofoam cup and lid for each person. Throw a dozen in there and keep them shaded and you should be fine. When I have half worms I just set them under the lid on the floor and set the cup on top, and no escapees.

[chasin-tail]

I use a hard lunchbox with a flip open top and freeze an empty pop bottle . I put the bottle on the bottom. Does get some moisture but is easy to carry and stays shut in rough water!

[Crawler Killer]

To keep crawlers alive put em in seperate styro containers (the square kind with styro lids) and keep them in the cooler. Use frozen bottles of water, tea or Gatorade for ice. That way when they melt the liquid dosen't collect in the bottom and you have cold drinks. Plan for how many crawlers you are likely to need for the day and throw in an extra two dozen just in case.

Good Luck.