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[chromedog]

Well season opener if finally here in upstate Ny this Saturday. I have decided to enter a small local tourney. I think I am all set to roll except for one thing......the livewell. I have a 48 quart - 12 gallon cooler with aerator that I will be using as a livewell. Now the limit for this tournament is 2 fish so it shouldn't be too bad. But my question is, anything I should do to aid in the survival of the fish caught? Should I add some salt? I know to freeze some soda bottles. But is there anything else you guys do to make sure the fish live for weigh-ins and when released? The tournament is only 4 hours long. Thanks in advance.

[J Francho]

Catch and Release has done me right.

[chromedog]

They will be released, after they are weighed in.

(Just realized what you were saying....hahahaha)
Thanks

[J Francho]

Catch and Release is product for the livewell. Click the link to the right.

[quanjig]

X2 on catch and release and frozen bottles as well. Follow the directions on the bottle and try to keep the livewell water cooler than the surface water, not freezing cold, about 10* cooler is sufficient. Good luck and let us know how you do!

[chromedog]

Lol, now I get it. Hahhahaah, little slow today I guess. Not sure I will get a chance to hit anywhere before Saturday am, so I may just use iodized salt for this first trip then order some of the catch and release. Thanks guys! I will let you know.

[J Francho]

Use a little peroxide instead of the salt.

[chromedog]

OK, At what quantities?
I see it says 1oz every 3 gallons of water. Sound about right?

[Glenn]

Everything you need to know about fish care, including the answers to your questions, can be found here: http://www.bassresou...shing-videos/#3

[J Francho]

OK, At what quantities?
I see it says 1oz every 3 gallons of water. Sound about right?

A splash of it will be fine. You cannot overdose. Glenn linked to the good videos on it.

[chromedog]

Thanks guys. I really apreciate it.

[J Francho]

Good luck, man. I was supposed to be fishing opening day tourneys, but my boat is still out of commission.

[chromedog]

Ya, I got the boat done back in April for the Walleye derby on May 5th & 6th on Oneida. I have only been out 3 times after that. And I was playing with the new electronics and stuff trying to get the boat all set. Really looking forward to it. Small tourney, first bass tournament ever. I probably won't sleep till Saturday afternoon now. Gotta make sure battery is charged up. Get rods ready. I gotta clean the livewell, probably use simple green on that tonight.

O, and foam is bad, did learn that from the video! Thanks again.

[chromedog]

What is up with you boat Francho?

[J Francho]

Some idiot hit my rig coming home from Conesus a two weekends ago. Could be another two weeks for trailer parts alone to come in. Then we'll address the dent in the boat.