Live well quesiton - Page 2

lobsterman · 02-24-2010, 06:10 PM

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Jighead (2/23/2010)

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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.

I like catching large mouths but mine are out in the blue pond in the shape and size of grouper.

60hertz · 02-24-2010, 06:29 PM

I also have a relatively small live well in my boat - should really be classified as a "bait" well and not a live well.

Here's what I do during the hot summer months to keep my catch alive:

-->Unless I'm running the boat I keep the live-well running - keeps fresh and clean water running through.

-->I freeze some water bottles (16 oz or smaller) ahead of time. During the day, I'll put a frozen bottle (don't take the top off) into the well - just to drop the temperature of the water a tad. I swap these out every now and then. The cooler water - mixed w/ the continuous supply of fresh water from the live well pump - helps A LOT.

As a backup, I DO have a plug-in pump thingee that converts a cooler to a "live-well." I will use it in a pinch, and the key is to swap that water out frequently - like every 30 minutes or so. I just pull the drain plug and use a bucket to put some "fresh" water in. I also leave this pump running continuously to aerate the water and I will use a frozen water bottle in there too.

If you can control the heat and oxygen in the water you'll do good. Just remember: DON'T THROW THE "COLD" FISH BACK IN THE WATER W/O BRINGING THEM UP TO NORMAL WATER TEMPS FIRST. THEY WILL GO INTO THERMAL SHOCK AND PROBABLY DIE.

Jighead · 02-24-2010, 08:49 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 lastp 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.

I like catching large mouths but mine are out in the blue pond in the shape and size of grouper.

I prefer salty swimmers as well but when you live 280 miles away you take what you can get.

lobsterman · 02-24-2010, 08:54 PM

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Jighead (2/24/2010)

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lobsterman (2/24/2010)

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Jighead (2/23/2010)

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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 lastp 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.

I like catching large mouths but mine are out in the blue pond in the shape and size of grouper.

I prefer salty swimmers as well but when you live 280 miles away you take what you can get.

Hey I understand, I have ripped many many bass lips too. Keep up the good work. I was just messin with you.

nojerseydevil · 02-24-2010, 10:50 PM

Sounds like a great lake. Have you ever fished Lake Martin near Montgomery Alabama?

NJD

Jighead · 02-25-2010, 02:49 PM

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nojerseydevil (2/24/2010)Sounds like a great lake. Have you ever fished Lake Martin near Montgomery Alabama?

NJD

It's been a long time since I've been on Lake Martin. I had to drive to Eclectic, Al which is on Lake Martin last year and that may be the most beautiful lakes I've ever seen. It's very clear and the water is comparablein color of the water to thecolor in Destin or P'cola. As for fishing, the clarity and depth makes it very difficult to fish. If I was headed there I would carry at least one rod spooled with 6 or 8lb flouracarbon.I hear the stripper fishingthereis as good as it gets.

Jighead · 03-01-2010, 02:28 PM

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Jighead (2/23/2010)

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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.

I shouldn't have made the above statement. In pre-fishing efforts on the lake yesterday.... 11AM til 5PM no fish and no bites. Maybe the bad luck caused by "talking up" the lake are gone and next Saturday's tournament will be better.

BigRed38 · 03-11-2010, 02:20 PM

Check the rules for the club. I know some clubs will not allow a cooler to be modified into a livewell because of the risk it does run with keeping fish alive. Other than that the only thing i would be worried about is bouncing the fish to death on a long run across the lake. That being a worry on really windy days really. Is it tall or long?

02-24-2010, 06:29 PM	#12
60hertz Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pace Posts: 643	RE: Live well quesiton I also have a relatively small live well in my boat - should really be classified as a "bait" well and not a live well. Here's what I do during the hot summer months to keep my catch alive: -->Unless I'm running the boat I keep the live-well running - keeps fresh and clean water running through. -->I freeze some water bottles (16 oz or smaller) ahead of time. During the day, I'll put a frozen bottle (don't take the top off) into the well - just to drop the temperature of the water a tad. I swap these out every now and then. The cooler water - mixed w/ the continuous supply of fresh water from the live well pump - helps A LOT. As a backup, I DO have a plug-in pump thingee that converts a cooler to a "live-well." I will use it in a pinch, and the key is to swap that water out frequently - like every 30 minutes or so. I just pull the drain plug and use a bucket to put some "fresh" water in. I also leave this pump running continuously to aerate the water and I will use a frozen water bottle in there too. If you can control the heat and oxygen in the water you'll do good. Just remember: DON'T THROW THE "COLD" FISH BACK IN THE WATER W/O BRINGING THEM UP TO NORMAL WATER TEMPS FIRST. THEY WILL GO INTO THERMAL SHOCK AND PROBABLY DIE.

02-24-2010, 10:50 PM	#15
nojerseydevil Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 338	RE: Live well quesiton Sounds like a great lake. Have you ever fished Lake Martin near Montgomery Alabama? 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

03-11-2010, 02:20 PM	#18
BigRed38 Senior Member Mingo Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 106	RE: Live well quesiton Check the rules for the club. I know some clubs will not allow a cooler to be modified into a livewell because of the risk it does run with keeping fish alive. Other than that the only thing i would be worried about is bouncing the fish to death on a long run across the lake. That being a worry on really windy days really. Is it tall or long?

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