Live well quesiton

Jighead · 02-23-2010, 02:04 PM

I'm fishing in a bass club this year from my Kenner CC. It only has one 19 gallon bait well on the front of the console. I've kept 3 or 4 nice bass alive in it for a few hoursbut I'm not sure how 20lbs might due over the course of 7 or8 hours. I have a 94 quart cooler under my leaning post that I won't to make into asecond live well. My question... Would filling the cooler with water and continually recirculating the water with apumpthat sprays jets down into the water be enough to keep a few bass alive or do I need to rig something up that brings in new lake water and drains from the top? I know the second choice would be the best but it would be difficult to rig up running a tube from the lake to the cooler and then a discharge tube. what's your thoughts?

lobsterman · 02-23-2010, 02:08 PM

The problem with just ricirculating same water is it overheats and kills bait/fish quicker, you would at least need to find a way to keep it cool as well, but a fill from overboard would be far better.

choppedliver · 02-23-2010, 02:35 PM

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lobsterman (2/23/2010)The problem with just ricirculating same water is it overheats and kills bait/fish quicker, you would at least need to find a way to keep it cool as well, but a fill from overboard would be far better.

Ive noticed that too. And also, recirculating same old water eventually it gets all foamy and you cant see shit! lol

Splittine · 02-23-2010, 02:53 PM

Rejuvenade and Ice.

nojerseydevil · 02-23-2010, 10:06 PM

I've got two things for you. first, I would suggest getting something other than a cooler. Second, I want to know where you will catch 20 lbs of Bass???

NJD

1bandit · 02-23-2010, 10:20 PM

You need something with rounded corners. The rounder the better. coolers make poor containers for live fish.

Jighead · 02-23-2010, 11:09 PM

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nojerseydevil (2/23/2010) I've got two things for you. first, I would suggest getting something other than a cooler. Second, I want to know where you will catch 20 lbs of Bass???

NJD

Guntersville. Almost year round you need 18 to 20lbs to place in a one day tournament. I have a friend that's a guide on the lake and he won a tourament there last year with almost 30lbs. Guntersville is the proably the best bass lake in the country. I personal have not caught 5 fish for 20lbs there yet, but I had an after noon there last May when I caught 10 to 15 fish in about an hour and the smallest was about 2.5lbs. All on top water and all were within 30 yards of each other. If you've never been and like to catch big large mouth you should go.

Jighead · 02-23-2010, 11:13 PM

follow up to above:

Lake Guntersville's reputation as one of America's best bass lakes is more than safe tonight.

What a day of fishing it was at the Tennessee Reservoir Thursday, the opening day of the Bassmaster Elite Southern Challenge.

Anglers throughout the 100-man roster whacked the big bass Thursday with several reporting that they had such huge catches an hour into the tournament they simply quit fishing early and went boat riding. Seriously.

How good was it? Texas' Zell Rowland posted a 20-pound, 12-ounce catch for a 4-pound average but that was only good enough for 50th place. It was one of Rowland's better one-day catches in his long career but he now finds himself in jeopardy of not making the 50-angler cut at the end of today's second round.

Todd Faircloth took the first-round lead with 31 pounds, a better than 6-pound per bass average. Eighteen anglers had five-bass limits of 25 or more pounds.

Leeds' Aaron Martens weighed in 29 pounds, 2 ounces Thursday, good enough for fourth place.

"I had 23 pounds in the first hour," he said. "I probably threw back six limits over 22 pounds. I had 220 bites today."

Numerous anglers reported catching more than 100 fish on Thursday.

"It was one of those days you dream of having," McClelland said. "I quit fishing at 8 a.m. and just rode around looking at other spots.

tightlines · 02-24-2010, 10:39 AM

DAMN! I might have to make a trip up there this summer. As for the livewell I think you would be better off using the little one in front of the console. If it is constantly pumping fresh water in then you should be ok with 18 gallons. I would think. We did a few tournaments here last year with about the same size livewell and didnt have a problem. But our bass are a lot smaller too.

Jighead · 02-24-2010, 07:06 PM

The cooler will be a spare if needed. Hopefully it will be needed from time to time.

Another lake that can produce 20lbs is Lay Lake in April and May. The big females will move into the weeds after they spawn.

02-23-2010, 02:04 PM	#1
Jighead Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Springville, AL Posts: 1,096	Live well quesiton I'm fishing in a bass club this year from my Kenner CC. It only has one 19 gallon bait well on the front of the console. I've kept 3 or 4 nice bass alive in it for a few hoursbut I'm not sure how 20lbs might due over the course of 7 or8 hours. I have a 94 quart cooler under my leaning post that I won't to make into asecond live well. My question... Would filling the cooler with water and continually recirculating the water with apumpthat sprays jets down into the water be enough to keep a few bass alive or do I need to rig something up that brings in new lake water and drains from the top? I know the second choice would be the best but it would be difficult to rig up running a tube from the lake to the cooler and then a discharge tube. what's your thoughts?

02-23-2010, 02:08 PM	#2
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,633	RE: Live well quesiton The problem with just ricirculating same water is it overheats and kills bait/fish quicker, you would at least need to find a way to keep it cool as well, but a fill from overboard would be far better. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

02-23-2010, 02:53 PM	#4
Splittine Roll Tide Roll Moderator Grand Slam Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In A Tree Looking Down Posts: 8,228	RE: Live well quesiton Rejuvenade and Ice.

02-23-2010, 10:06 PM	#5
nojerseydevil Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 310	RE: Live well quesiton I've got two things for you. first, I would suggest getting something other than a cooler. Second, I want to know where you will catch 20 lbs of Bass??? NJD __________________ "I have a BMW. But only because BMW stands for Bob Marley and The Wailers, and not because I need an expensive car." Bob Marley

02-23-2010, 10:20 PM	#6
1bandit Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gulf Shores AL Posts: 319	RE: Live well quesiton You need something with rounded corners. The rounder the better. coolers make poor containers for live fish.

02-23-2010, 11:13 PM	#8
Jighead Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Springville, AL Posts: 1,096	RE: Live well quesiton follow up to above: Lake Guntersville's reputation as one of America's best bass lakes is more than safe tonight. What a day of fishing it was at the Tennessee Reservoir Thursday, the opening day of the Bassmaster Elite Southern Challenge. Anglers throughout the 100-man roster whacked the big bass Thursday with several reporting that they had such huge catches an hour into the tournament they simply quit fishing early and went boat riding. Seriously. How good was it? Texas' Zell Rowland posted a 20-pound, 12-ounce catch for a 4-pound average but that was only good enough for 50th place. It was one of Rowland's better one-day catches in his long career but he now finds himself in jeopardy of not making the 50-angler cut at the end of today's second round. Todd Faircloth took the first-round lead with 31 pounds, a better than 6-pound per bass average. Eighteen anglers had five-bass limits of 25 or more pounds. Leeds' Aaron Martens weighed in 29 pounds, 2 ounces Thursday, good enough for fourth place. "I had 23 pounds in the first hour," he said. "I probably threw back six limits over 22 pounds. I had 220 bites today." Numerous anglers reported catching more than 100 fish on Thursday. "It was one of those days you dream of having," McClelland said. "I quit fishing at 8 a.m. and just rode around looking at other spots.

02-24-2010, 10:39 AM	#9
tightlines Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 370	RE: Live well quesiton DAMN! I might have to make a trip up there this summer. As for the livewell I think you would be better off using the little one in front of the console. If it is constantly pumping fresh water in then you should be ok with 18 gallons. I would think. We did a few tournaments here last year with about the same size livewell and didnt have a problem. But our bass are a lot smaller too.

02-24-2010, 07:06 PM	#10
Jighead Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Springville, AL Posts: 1,096	RE: Live well quesiton The cooler will be a spare if needed. Hopefully it will be needed from time to time. Another lake that can produce 20lbs is Lay Lake in April and May. The big females will move into the weeds after they spawn.

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