New ice chest

[Jadams]

Originally Posted by Brandon_Picou

Snagged this cooler today for my fish ice chest on the boat. After losing about 8 corkies and 4 twich baits, and buying all my wading gear in an attempt to become a wade fisherman, I opted to save $250 and not get the Engel 123 qt. this seems to be more than adequate for my uses, It has durable hinge-type locks, some kind of special coating to prevent sun damage and a pretty cool color scheme. I will put this thing through hell, as i do the rest of my equipment. Hopefully this cooler will prove to be good bang for the buck. If not, I'll fork over the $450 for the Engel next time around.

Did u lose corkies wading? I'm not trying to be smartass but if u hang up just walk to ur bait and kick the piece of shell of and take ur corky out..

[PotLikinisAhabbit]

I'm guessing backlash without a long enough shock leader sent them sailing.

[parker23]

105 Rubbermaid. Strong and keeps ice well. 12 years and no problems. I think they are around $100

[GoneFishin]

It all depends on Your paycheck. You can buy a really nice rod & reel then a ice chest.I really don't really see all the excitement in a ice chest?

[fisheye]

Agreed-it is apparently a discussion of form over function ..lol
Filet mignon or balogna sandwich - both satiate the appetite
Tin roof or Sistine chapel - both keep the rain off

I personally have a few antiques (like a crowbar) that work perfectly fine and are completely economical in their longevity and usefulness

[ThePinkBanana]

Yeah, lost one by casting it off. No backlash. Then lost the other ones by trying to yank the bait loose and cutting string on oyster. I've learned my lesson the hard way.

[mcjaredsandwich]

this thread is almost like those threads that what's her name posts... Do you guys like #icechests and would you spend over 250 for #thisone?