Bait Tanks

EvenFlow · 07-02-2007, 07:47 PM

I wanted to get some advice and see what you guys think. I live in a back canal in pompano beach and I want to keep live bait at my home. I was thinking of a tank on my dock with a pump. Do you think this will work? Anybody try this?

Thanks

mneptune · 07-02-2007, 08:15 PM

Depends on several factors:

What type of bait are you trying to keep?

How long do you want to keep it in the well?

What is your water quality?

If you are too far back in the canal you may get fresh water run off from when they open the dykes, if water quality is poor it probably will not work for greenies, runners or gogs.

Water quality will be the biggest factor.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 07-05-2007, 11:56 AM

We have a setup inland that works for the heartier baits. it consists of a bilge pump some pvc, and a garbage can. Mullet, pinfish, sandperch, and croakers do well.......Bluewater baits are a no go. At tourney time we use a pen and beg borrow or steal a location to tie er up at near the inlet w/ plenty o bluewater flow.

07-02-2007, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
EvenFlow Lines In Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pompano Beach Boat: Sea Vee 29 Posts: 16	Bait Tanks I wanted to get some advice and see what you guys think. I live in a back canal in pompano beach and I want to keep live bait at my home. I was thinking of a tank on my dock with a pump. Do you think this will work? Anybody try this? Thanks

07-02-2007, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
mneptune Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Grady White 25' CC Best Catch: She won't let me talk about her on here Occupation: Technology Consultant Posts: 537	Depends on several factors: What type of bait are you trying to keep? How long do you want to keep it in the well? What is your water quality? If you are too far back in the canal you may get fresh water run off from when they open the dykes, if water quality is poor it probably will not work for greenies, runners or gogs. Water quality will be the biggest factor. __________________ Duty and honor before all else....

07-05-2007, 11:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,078	Water quality We have a setup inland that works for the heartier baits. it consists of a bilge pump some pvc, and a garbage can. Mullet, pinfish, sandperch, and croakers do well.......Bluewater baits are a no go. At tourney time we use a pen and beg borrow or steal a location to tie er up at near the inlet w/ plenty o bluewater flow. __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

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