baitwell question

[Miami_Chris]

going to be making a baitwell for my skiff and was wondering how do baits like pilchards, threadfins, etc last in a recirculating bait well vs. a well that constantly pumps in new water.

the recirculating well looks nicer/simpler, but if bait isnt going to really last, i might as well make something that continually pumps in new water. any input?

[crashmister]

going to be making a baitwell for my skiff and was wondering how do baits like pilchards, threadfins, etc last in a recirculating bait well vs. a well that constantly pumps in new water.

the recirculating well looks nicer/simpler, but if bait isnt going to really last, i might as well make something that continually pumps in new water. any input?

There is a couple of threads on this. I think the answer was Fresh is best with recirc being second and bubbles last. Depending on bait.

[PhishingPhanatic]

It also depends how big your baitwell is and how many baits you try and put in there.

[diggin4grouper]

heres mine , i have had lots of sardines and others stay alive for 12 hours or longer in it

http://boatlessfishing.com/forum/viewto ... 58&t=11105

[crashmister]

heres mine , i have had lots of sardines and others stay alive for 12 hours or longer in it

http://boatlessfishing.com/forum/viewto ... 58&t=11105

Diggin; Most boats don't have baitwells that nice.

[Lomax aka ZEBCO]

Mount your pump on the outstide of the boat off the back, so it is sitting in the water at all times.