Removing the smell of fish
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Removing the smell of fish
After leaving a bit of gear in the car after a session then forgetting about if for a few days the interior of the car now smells something awful,
Is there an easy way to get rid of the smell or am I just gonna need to get a truck load of magic trees?
Is there an easy way to get rid of the smell or am I just gonna need to get a truck load of magic trees?
Shore 2011 - (9) (4 month season)
Shore 2012 - (26) Species 203 Total fish
Shore 2013 - (16) Dab-5, 5b Rockling-2, Whiting-40, Codling-1, Coalie-1, Pollack-12, Plaice-1, Flounder-2, Bass-1, LSD-4, TB Ray-2, Starry smut-29, Common smut-5, Mackerel-1, Ballan Wrasse-3, Shanny-1,
Shore 2015 - Codling, Whiting, Sea Trout, LSD, 5b Rockling, 3b Rockling, Dab,
Boat 2012 - (11) Species 111 Total fish
Boat 2013 - (3) Pollock-1, Coalie-1,Codling-1, (3 Total fish)
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Shore 2012 - (26) Species 203 Total fish
Shore 2013 - (16) Dab-5, 5b Rockling-2, Whiting-40, Codling-1, Coalie-1, Pollack-12, Plaice-1, Flounder-2, Bass-1, LSD-4, TB Ray-2, Starry smut-29, Common smut-5, Mackerel-1, Ballan Wrasse-3, Shanny-1,
Shore 2015 - Codling, Whiting, Sea Trout, LSD, 5b Rockling, 3b Rockling, Dab,
Boat 2012 - (11) Species 111 Total fish
Boat 2013 - (3) Pollock-1, Coalie-1,Codling-1, (3 Total fish)
Never argue with an idiot..... They will only drag you down to their level and beat you with experience....
11/1/2000 Never forgotten
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Re: Removing the smell of fish
The easiest way to get rid of the smell is to get a new caroriginalsin wrote:After leaving a bit of gear in the car after a session then forgetting about if for a few days the interior of the car now smells something awful,
Is there an easy way to get rid of the smell or am I just gonna need to get a truck load of magic trees?


Species 2012
Whiting,coalies,seatrout,turbot,flounder,bass,rockling
Whiting,coalies,seatrout,turbot,flounder,bass,rockling
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Re: Removing the smell of fish
half an onion and leave it in the car . Wipe down all the plastics with anti bac cleaner. Air fresheners only mask the smell but i admit to doin it occasionally
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2012 species : cod,whiting,coalies;flounder,5 beard rockling,bass,dogfish,dab
2012 species : cod,whiting,coalies;flounder,5 beard rockling,bass,dogfish,dab
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Removing the smell of fish
Take it like a man 

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Re: Removing the smell of fish
Its only fish now you need the smell of chips and leave the bag to..... dont forget the vinegar
smell gone fish and chip smell left 


Species 2012: Flounder, Whiting, Dublin Bay Codling, Coalie, 3 Beard Rockling, Shore Rockling, Bass, Dogfish, 5.2lb Starry Smoothhound (PB), Twaite Shad, Thornback Ray 5.8lbs (PB), LSD, Pollock, Ballan Wrasse, Cork Wing Wrasse, 43cm Flounder (PB)
Species 2013: Coalie, East Coast Codling, Smoothounds, And hopefully a back opp to get back fishing soon...
Species 2013: Coalie, East Coast Codling, Smoothounds, And hopefully a back opp to get back fishing soon...
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Re: Removing the smell of fish
leave it in for valet...or ask what they use!...me immune now to the smell but the kids always given off when they have to get in my motor... 

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Re: Removing the smell of fish
I find a peeled chopped onion works best (leave it over night, sometimes they go black which is supposed to be a great sign of getting rid of bacteria), even works with cigarette smoke, also leaving the cars windows open on drives big help!, before I go out now I throw a blanket down (an old one the mrs doesnt want!!! not the good one on the bed.... trust me not worth the hassle!!!)
and throw the fishin gear on it helps keeps the sand off the boot of the car, and cuts down the smell, then just a quick wash (throw in the hand rags as well) and your good to go! And after a session your mrs wants to head out, she wont notice the smell that much (hopefully) 


list 2013 (10) Ballan Wrasse, (17) Smooth Hounds (6lb, 2oz, best so far this year), (47) LSD, (2) shore Rockling, (1) Long spine scorpion, (9) flounder, (8) Dab (2)Bass (3) Mackerel (2) lance (2) Plaice (2) Pollock (1) whiting
List 2012: (83) Whitting, (2) Plaice, (20) 5 Beard Rockling, (3) Coalie, (1) 3 Beard Rockling PB 40cm, (8)Pouting, (1) poor cod, (49) LSD(PB: 3lb.2oz), (1) Shore Rockling, (2) Codling, (2) Long Spine Scorpion, (6) Pollock (25) flounder (b) (1) mackrel (1) Turbot PB19cm (10)dab (6) Smooth Hound (2) Twaite Shad, (2)Thornback Ray(PB: 4lb 5oz), (34) Mackrel (Shore), (35) Lance PB31cm, (1) pipe fish, (1)Bull Huss 3lb 150z, (1) Octopus (2)corkwing wrasse, (1) Dragonet
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List 2012: (83) Whitting, (2) Plaice, (20) 5 Beard Rockling, (3) Coalie, (1) 3 Beard Rockling PB 40cm, (8)Pouting, (1) poor cod, (49) LSD(PB: 3lb.2oz), (1) Shore Rockling, (2) Codling, (2) Long Spine Scorpion, (6) Pollock (25) flounder (b) (1) mackrel (1) Turbot PB19cm (10)dab (6) Smooth Hound (2) Twaite Shad, (2)Thornback Ray(PB: 4lb 5oz), (34) Mackrel (Shore), (35) Lance PB31cm, (1) pipe fish, (1)Bull Huss 3lb 150z, (1) Octopus (2)corkwing wrasse, (1) Dragonet
List 2011: 16 species (267 fish caught)
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Re: Removing the smell of fish
i like my van smellin fishy
it keeps unwanted drivers off and reminds me to go fishin
my bait fridge smells sweet too 



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Re: Removing the smell of fish
Tis all good now, smell has finally gone, for just now anyway..... Onion trick seemed to work and as much as i wanted to try out the chips and vinegar tip i figured it would just make me hungry, have since gotten a couple of boot liners from lidl so the boot and the back seats are now covered, just need to make sure i dont get lazy and leave stuff in the car over night again......... cant say im overly confident about that tho..... 

Shore 2011 - (9) (4 month season)
Shore 2012 - (26) Species 203 Total fish
Shore 2013 - (16) Dab-5, 5b Rockling-2, Whiting-40, Codling-1, Coalie-1, Pollack-12, Plaice-1, Flounder-2, Bass-1, LSD-4, TB Ray-2, Starry smut-29, Common smut-5, Mackerel-1, Ballan Wrasse-3, Shanny-1,
Shore 2015 - Codling, Whiting, Sea Trout, LSD, 5b Rockling, 3b Rockling, Dab,
Boat 2012 - (11) Species 111 Total fish
Boat 2013 - (3) Pollock-1, Coalie-1,Codling-1, (3 Total fish)
Never argue with an idiot..... They will only drag you down to their level and beat you with experience....
11/1/2000 Never forgotten
Shore 2012 - (26) Species 203 Total fish
Shore 2013 - (16) Dab-5, 5b Rockling-2, Whiting-40, Codling-1, Coalie-1, Pollack-12, Plaice-1, Flounder-2, Bass-1, LSD-4, TB Ray-2, Starry smut-29, Common smut-5, Mackerel-1, Ballan Wrasse-3, Shanny-1,
Shore 2015 - Codling, Whiting, Sea Trout, LSD, 5b Rockling, 3b Rockling, Dab,
Boat 2012 - (11) Species 111 Total fish
Boat 2013 - (3) Pollock-1, Coalie-1,Codling-1, (3 Total fish)
Never argue with an idiot..... They will only drag you down to their level and beat you with experience....
11/1/2000 Never forgotten
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Re: Removing the smell of fish
What about getting the smell of your hands (keep it clean)?
Species List 2012 (Me) - Lesser Spotted Dogfish, Plaice, Codling, pollack, dab, SS Scorpion Fish, Ballan Wrasse, Codling.
Species List 2012 (Daniel) - Not got started yet
Species List 2012 (Daniel) - Not got started yet

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Re: Removing the smell of fish
you can get a tub of hand Wipes in woodies or else bring a soap dispenser
easy

2013 species : coalies,flounder(pb),whiting,dogfish,5 beard rockling
2012 species : cod,whiting,coalies;flounder,5 beard rockling,bass,dogfish,dab
2012 species : cod,whiting,coalies;flounder,5 beard rockling,bass,dogfish,dab
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Re: Removing the smell of fish
Ive found using anti bac hand sanitizer gel to be very effectivenobuzz wrote:What about getting the smell of your hands (keep it clean)?
Shore 2011 - (9) (4 month season)
Shore 2012 - (26) Species 203 Total fish
Shore 2013 - (16) Dab-5, 5b Rockling-2, Whiting-40, Codling-1, Coalie-1, Pollack-12, Plaice-1, Flounder-2, Bass-1, LSD-4, TB Ray-2, Starry smut-29, Common smut-5, Mackerel-1, Ballan Wrasse-3, Shanny-1,
Shore 2015 - Codling, Whiting, Sea Trout, LSD, 5b Rockling, 3b Rockling, Dab,
Boat 2012 - (11) Species 111 Total fish
Boat 2013 - (3) Pollock-1, Coalie-1,Codling-1, (3 Total fish)
Never argue with an idiot..... They will only drag you down to their level and beat you with experience....
11/1/2000 Never forgotten
Shore 2012 - (26) Species 203 Total fish
Shore 2013 - (16) Dab-5, 5b Rockling-2, Whiting-40, Codling-1, Coalie-1, Pollack-12, Plaice-1, Flounder-2, Bass-1, LSD-4, TB Ray-2, Starry smut-29, Common smut-5, Mackerel-1, Ballan Wrasse-3, Shanny-1,
Shore 2015 - Codling, Whiting, Sea Trout, LSD, 5b Rockling, 3b Rockling, Dab,
Boat 2012 - (11) Species 111 Total fish
Boat 2013 - (3) Pollock-1, Coalie-1,Codling-1, (3 Total fish)
Never argue with an idiot..... They will only drag you down to their level and beat you with experience....
11/1/2000 Never forgotten
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Re: Removing the smell of fish
your not getting your hands REALLY SMELLY if that stuff worksoriginalsin wrote:Ive found using anti bac hand sanitizer gel to be very effectivenobuzz wrote:What about getting the smell of your hands (keep it clean)?



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Re: Removing the smell of fish
Nearly the same as roger way of getting the hands clean but I use washing powder and cold water and a clean towel works for me.....roger de dodger wrote:your not getting your hands REALLY SMELLY if that stuff worksoriginalsin wrote:Ive found using anti bac hand sanitizer gel to be very effectivenobuzz wrote:What about getting the smell of your hands (keep it clean)?a scrubbing brush and washing up liquid works a treat use cold water as hot water seems to make the smell worse?if you have any cuts make sure to put a bit of antiseptic cream on them when you are finished as its very easy to get a bad infection in such open wounds
(doctors and anti biotics dont come cheap
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Species 2013: Coalie, East Coast Codling, Smoothounds, And hopefully a back opp to get back fishing soon...
Species 2013: Coalie, East Coast Codling, Smoothounds, And hopefully a back opp to get back fishing soon...
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Re: Removing the smell of fish
Febreeze. Got one of those "magic" stainless steal soap bars, they dont work!
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Re: Removing the smell of fish
always wondered about themCormdogg wrote:Febreeze. Got one of those "magic" stainless steal soap bars, they dont work!

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Re: Removing the smell of fish
Cormdogg wrote:Febreeze. Got one of those "magic" stainless steal soap bars, they dont work!
I find mine works, but only after decent scrubbing with Cold Water and washing up liquid with sugar, and it exfoiliates the skin

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Re: Removing the smell of fish
shaving foam works wonders
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Re: Removing the smell of fish
try using fast orange soap,it has lots of grit in it and leaves a nice orange smell,it comes in a soap despencer and can be found in auto parts shops as lots of mechanics use it to remove grease from their hands.
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