Live Well Question

[ful-rac]

Originally Posted by Steve W.

Hello everyone,

I'm puttin together the live well seen on many sites using the pet food container. Do I really need the bilge pump version or has anyone had good results with just using a bubble box or aerator pump and stone? The price and battery seems like a cheaper route. Any thoughts or experience is greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Steve

Do you really need the bilge pump version...YES!

If you are serious about fishing off your kayak and keeping bait alive you need to do it the right way. Yes it's more expenisve and more complicated, but...if you don't have the money right now...save it. Gotta remember that your not keeping goldfish alive in a bucket...sardines/anchovies require lots of fresh seawater to stay alive, and even then your going to see some loss.

[Steve W.]

Thanks for the info guys...I'll get over to West Marine and pickup a rule pump. Thanks again.

[FishNinjaY]

Originally Posted by Steve W.

Thanks for the info guys...I'll get over to West Marine and pickup a rule pump. Thanks again.

The Rule pump is a good option, cuz it just hangs down in the water. no need for a priming bulb and check valve. Also, the pump is not that expensive.. I think maybe $25-30?

[roadx]

and get your batteries here. 12v 7a for two $12.95
i prefer 6v and they also carry those as well


http://www.surplusdepot.org/wesell/batteries.html

[momo fish]

thanks!!. Love the things I learn on this forum.. Anyone else can share more tips this topic it would help a lot of newbies.. I overuse the search function already...

Originally Posted by roadx

and get your batteries here. 12v 7a for two $12.95
i prefer 6v and they also carry those as well


http://www.surplusdepot.org/wesell/batteries.html