Cooler for Fishing Use – What you need to know about using a cooler
A cooler on a fishing day is almost as important as the fishing gear itself. While a pessimist is never disappointed, you certainly wouldn’t want your catch to lose its freshness before it makes it to your home kitchen.
A cooler is a staple for the experienced angler, the beginner, and the occasional Sunday hobbyist who fishes a few times a year, and there are many options available. We have compiled tips based on the experiences of seasoned fishermen and our personal experiences to help you choose the most cost-effective cooler.
A good cooler serves well on fishing trips and is also efficient for everyday use; you’ll want to pack it with snacks, meats, and perhaps drinks with ice to cool on a summer day.
But let's start with why you need a cooler, even if you mainly go ice fishing during the winter frosts?
A Cooler Preserves Fish Freshness
Fish is a delicate raw material, which is why poor transport and storage conditions easily affect its taste and healthfulness. The quality of the fish begins to deteriorate as soon as it is lifted from the water, whether it's summer or winter. It is advisable to prepare and consume the fish soon after catching it. However, this is not always possible. Therefore, it is most sensible to have the best possible storage and transport tool, such as a cooler, readily at hand during your fishing trip.
"Fish stored at the right temperature lasts 2-3 times longer. The most crucial factor is a low temperature."
It's important to note that, in addition to heat, moisture accelerates the loss of the fish's freshness. A low-quality cooler is a poor investment, let alone a plastic bag that does not keep ice frozen. If the fish ends up floating on the liquid accumulated at the bottom, it directly impacts the fish's shelf life by reducing it.
A Cooler for Fishing Use is Surprisingly Versatile
Always pack a cooler for your fishing trip, where you can store your catch and ice. A quality cooler also serves as a storage place for the fish even after you arrive home. This way, you may not necessarily need to put the fish in the refrigerator to wait. Indeed, fish stored in your home refrigerator tends to keep less well than, for example, fish kept on the icy display at a store.
"A quality cooler means you don’t have to rush from the fishing trip straight to the kitchen (although on good catch days, you’ll certainly want to)."
In a cooler that maintains temperature, the fish remains fresh even if you drive a long distance in a car radiating warmth. When you get home, you can keep the fish with ice in the same cooler you placed it in right after lifting it from the water. This way, the fish stays delicious, and you can prepare your catch the next day without fear of losing freshness.
Popular Artekno Cooler for Fishing Trips, Hunting, Road Trips, and Other Excursions
The Artekno cooler is a favorite among many fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts. Take, for instance, the Ocean Utö models: these coolers are designed for northern conditions and made in Finland, ensuring years of usability. Crucially, Artekno coolers are durable, and their top features keep your catch fresh all the way to the dinner table. Many also take their Artekno cooler on outings beyond fishing trips, whether it’s a family road trip or a Sunday picnic.
With high-quality coolers, you can keep food and drinks cold or hot for hours on end (storage temperatures from –40°C to +120°C). A lightweight cooler also means you can carry more inside it: snacks, catch, ice, or drinks, saving your energy for what really matters.
Artekno Cooler for Fishing Needs (Ocean Utö 6 L / 25 L)
- Can bear a load of up to 80 kg – practically serving even as a lightweight ice fishing seat.
- Structural strength withstands impacts and strain much better than traditional EPS foam or polystyrene.
- The carry strap holds up, even if you load the cooler with the catch of the century – it's been tested.
Cooler Considering the Fishing Environment – The Responsible Consumer’s Choice
- Each Artekno Ocean practically cleans the sea, as 15% of the foam material comes from marine debris collected from the sea, such as fishing nets and ropes.
- Moreover, €1 from each sale of an Artekno Ocean series product is donated to the protection of the Baltic Sea.
A Good Cooler on a Fishing Trip – Preserve Freshness and Minimize Unnecessary Liquids
- Artekno cooler’s concave bottom prevents moisture from remaining at the product's base.
- Channels built inside the cooler effectively conduct cold.
Artekno has a certified quality and environmental system, and its coolers are practically premium quality, reliable products with an excellent price-quality ratio.
In addition to Artekno coolers, you can also find coolers from other top manufacturers as well as cooler accessories from us. We have only added options to our selection that are not one-season wonders but are built to last. Besides traditional coolers, you can also choose models powered by electricity, suitable for long storage times and situations where you want to quickly cool warm food.
