snapper_hunter 28 Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Hi All I got a fish scaling bag today any tips on how to use it, what speed,how long to tow etc etc. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAYMAN 137 Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 5 mins as your nearing the boat ramp 10 -14 knts should be enough to remove all scales without tenderising your fish, squid tubes only and as long as you can, basicly tenderises the tubes.make sure the scale bag has a float/buoy attached ,good luck David_C and hoopsy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottyDog 43 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 make sure you've got a wake at the back before deploying the scaler bag...the bag should be just in the wash and the scaler bag tumbling over (hence the swivel on the scaler line). Most have two bags...the inner bag you fill with the fish to be scaled and then that goes into the outer bag. Some people dont use the inner bag, takes a bit longer to scale but not a lot of difference but make sure your fish are big enough that they wont go through the mesh of the larger outer bag. Great for whiting to get rid of the slime and the scales and as jayman mentioned great for doing the squid (take out the head and guts first though!). Would never put gar in them as you will destroy them (running your hand down the gar scales them pretty well). great tool to have to save some time on the filleting table. Rod, hoopsy and David_C 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snapper_hunter 28 Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Thank's guys Great advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoopsy 697 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 agree with jayman and get a quality 1 from pt hughes complete angler pr from mark at the PH ramp they are $60 but will never break or tear open also have a built in float just incase ..cheapies break usauly at the brass swivel and always use a inner as it scales them quicker and if it (cheap ones) gets a hole in it u dont lose ya catch $60 sounds alot for a scale bag but if u lose i catch at $80 a kilo u work it out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bungplug 72 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I also do the fishing rag/hand wipe towel in it after the fish - takes all the crap off before it hits the wash machine and this keeps the wife happy!! Trick is to get it tumbling on the edge of the wash wave so vary the rope length depending on your boat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psari 19 Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Good tip as mentioned is to use a float in the bag so if it does comes lose at least it will float. I use a 2 ltr milk bottle with lid on of course Try not to overload it either, comes with practice and sure you will work it out. after a days fishing, this is one less thing to do at home Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reel Outfitters Co 3 Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Hi guys, check out this video on how to use a scaling bag and easy way to clean your squid: https://youtu.be/uxsWI07GwFo SurfcaztR, doobie and Squid Inc. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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