The Value Of Choosing The Right Bait Well

Bait wells are where fish being used for bait are kept for future use. There are many factories that produced bait wells in the market today. Here are a few tips on choosing the right bait wells.

Make sure that they will fit your boat. When we say 'fit' we mean that there will still be some space left to move around.

Think also, about how you will bring water into it. You know how to position the hoses and the pump. If you are going to get a well with a fifteen-gallon capacity, then think about how to keep that well supplied with fresh sea water.

Do not think that just because these are going to be used as bait that you don't need to care for them well. Just remember the concept of advertising: in order to get the big fish, you have to have a good lure. Keep the bait in good condition. The big fish might get 'suspicious' if the bait has bloody noses and missing scales.

Keep in mind that water can weigh more than 8 pounds per gallon. The size of your well will surely weigh down your boat. Do not overload it. The weight of the well can also affect the handling of the boat.

The shape of your well should be oval or round. Thsi is since the bait would be swimming in a circle. If you get a rectangular tank because you think it would not leave any wasted space in your boat, think again. The bait in a rectangular well would tend to run into the corners making them lose some scales, which would make them less appetizing.

A good transom mounted pump is advisable.

See to it that the plumbing is not obstructing the path of the swimming bait. The bait can still run into the obstructing pipes even if you may have avoided corners.

See to it that you have a valve that can control the water flow in and out of the well. With this, you have the option to remove the tank during leisure rides with friends and family. One more usage of the valve is that you can shut it to keep your bait from getting stressed by red tide, fresh water, and other types of water that the boat may encounter.

See to it that you have drain hoses as well as a drain valve. Doing this can will help you avoid tipping your bait well to drain the water from it.

Lastly, make sure that your well has a lid that is secure enough not to be blown off by the wind. See to it that the well could be fixed so that it doesn't move around when you are at sea.