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Topic: Keeping bait fish alive overnight  (Read 1275 times)

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bdon

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After skunking out on baitfish my last outing I'm looking at going to my local pier and getting bait fish the night before. 

Any tips on keeping bait fish alive overnight?

I was looking at something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Metal-110-volt-Bubbles-Pump/dp/B000EYUE6W/ref=lp_5686070011_1_7?srs=5686070011&ie=UTF8&qid=1523937700&sr=8-7

Basically this in a 5 gallon bucket outside.  Will the water get too warm?


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That should work overnight.  Refresh the water as soon as you get to wherever you're fishing.

It also depends on what type of bait you're using as well.  Anchovies are pretty delicate and need water changes very often. 

I've kept shiners and small jacksmelt alive for 2-3 weeks in a 10gallon tank, changing the water out every 2-3 days and feeding them once a day. 

Best to just catch bait whenever you're out fishing.


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Pretty much what simplycook said.  Keep it aerated and in a cool area and you should be fine.
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That should work overnight.  Refresh the water as soon as you get to wherever you're fishing.

It also depends on what type of bait you're using as well.  Anchovies are pretty delicate and need water changes very often. 

I've kept shiners and small jacksmelt alive for 2-3 weeks in a 10gallon tank, changing the water out every 2-3 days and feeding them once a day. 

Best to just catch bait whenever you're out fishing.

Would you mind to share some pointers on where to catch shiners in East Bay? Much appreciated!
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Go to a aquarium shop and buy a 100 gallon aquarium kit with everything you need. + some ammonia lock ph test strips and learn how to adjust salinity and start rocking and rolling. I’m willing to put money on you making new friendships. EZ PZ

Now get bent
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If you go the 5 gal bucket with a water change if you don’t acclimate them they will go in shock and die. they’ll still catch fish but they won’t preform like a live bait should.

Get bent
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I've been using those medium/large storage containers that you can find at Target or Walmart. I add a cheap aquarium filter to keep it aerated and it's worked pretty well.


 

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