Minimize handling and air exposure time.
Land fish and remove hooks as quickly as possible
Protect the slim coat. Do not let fish flop around on the floor or carpet.
When the surface water temperature is less than 75,
aerate the livewell by flushing with fresh water.
Run recirculating aeration continuously when the boat is moving
and cannot pump in fresh water.
When the surface water temperature exceeds 75,
use continuous recirculation. Add ice to cool the water.
Surface Water Temperature
Target Livewell Water Temperature
75-80
75
81-85
78
85+
80
When operating livewell in recirculation mode with more than 5 pounds of bass,
replace half the livewell water with fresh water every 3 hours to remove ammonia.
Add ice to lower water temperature to target range.
When recirculating, add 1/3 cup of non-iodized salt for every 5 gallons of water.
While in the waiting line, dip fresh water into your bag several times from the life-support tanks.
Handle bass with wet hands, hold the bass vertically by the lower jaw
or support the bass with both hands.
