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fcflyguy
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2011/03/14 20:53:29 (permalink)

live well ?

ok i got my first boat a year ago
i love it is 16 starcaft deep v my ? it has a livewell
when i pull the swith it draws water in from outside i turn it off when it is full but that is all it does should it circlate the water ?thanks
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    frost
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    RE: live well ? 2011/03/14 21:27:27 (permalink)
    I usually dont worry to much about it if the water is still cold.  Once the water temp starts to climb I'll pull the drain plug and let water out then add fresh water, or if the plug has an open top to allow for overflow to drain then just run water and let it overflow the plug. 

    They also make different pill type additives that add O2 and such, but I have never used them and don't know if it works or not, but why spend more money on fish your going to eat anyway?....I could see it for fishing tournaments and such I guess...

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    RE: live well ? 2011/03/14 21:42:59 (permalink)
    thanks never thought about the overflow I never keep any fish but would like to keep some crappies this year for a fish fry
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    RE: live well ? 2011/03/15 11:16:21 (permalink)
    You can buy a switch from Cabelas that it can run all the time or cycle on/off. I put one in my boat. It's nice.
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    RE: live well ? 2011/03/16 11:22:01 (permalink)
    Not sure of your set up, but mine has a pipe that runs from the drain about 10" up. Keep your livewell running to circulate the water and it drains from the top of the pipe out. When you want to drain, just pull the pipe.
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    RE: live well ? 2011/03/16 11:44:34 (permalink)
    Same as mine. It can't overflow. Works good.
    post edited by Litl Dude - 2011/03/16 11:45:06
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    RE: live well ? 2011/03/16 12:08:50 (permalink)
    My live well is built in and shoots water out the ports on each side of the boat. Just run water every now and then to keep it aerated

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    RE: live well ? 2011/03/16 12:42:07 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: fcflyguy

    thanks never thought about the overflow I never keep any fish but would like to keep some crappies this year for a fish fry
    FC



    Just a bit of advice: If you want to keep crappie late spring/early summer, forget about the livewell. Bring a cooler with ice. Crappie through the ice and early spring are fine, but they tend to get mushy and soft when the water warms above 50 deg. Icing them as soon as you catch them keeps the flesh firm and fresh.

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