Those of you that keep their catch in the water, what method of stringer do you use and why?

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  1. I use this P Line Stringer:

    [https://www.sportsmans.com/stringers-fish-keepers/p-line-silent-fishing-stringer-9ft-11-snap/p/1628545](https://www.sportsmans.com/stringers-fish-keepers/p-line-silent-fishing-stringer-9ft-11-snap/p/1628545)

    I like it because it’s easy to clean and it doesn’t make any noise. The stringer in your first picture is my back up. I also use a floating basket like this one:

    [https://www.sportsmans.com/stringers-fish-keepers/p-line-fish-basket-floating-fish-keeper-silver-19in-x-30in/p/1641887](https://www.sportsmans.com/stringers-fish-keepers/p-line-fish-basket-floating-fish-keeper-silver-19in-x-30in/p/1641887)

    I use the basket when I’m in my float tube, paddle board, or kayak.

  2. The first picture. It’s easy, only thing I have to worry about is the stringer getting caught in my prop but that’s only happened to me once

  3. First 1 if I’m targeting bigger fish like striper and 2nd choice for when I’m targeting smaller fish like trout. I find the 2nd option to be less damaging on the gills. I prefer to keep my catch alive till about 30 minutes before I plan on leaving. I’ll usually bleed them during this time.

  4. Two shoe strings tied to a piece of copper wire 😉👍
    I’ve spiked their brain, and bled gills before stringing

  5. No stringer, I use a mesh bag if I think I need to keep them alive in the water. This rarely happens, typically only on the kayak. Usually and most of the time, I use the ikijime method along with a cooler full of ice.

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