How to Keep LIVE Bait ALIVE ! ! ! (Bait Tank TIPS for Live Bait Fishing)

[@josephmcgee8450]

Rocky, I have a 14 foot boat and Dock I fish off! Please let me know about a bait cooler for Bait! Would love to purchase one from you! Thanks again! Mac McGee in GLOUCESTER, VA.

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thanks for your comment Mac The company that makes the bait tank is X-Treme Bait Tanks Call Demon Melcho no.317-402-7277 Damon is the owner I appreciate you watching my videos 🎣🎣

[@Thumpaholic]

I like your attitude for bait fishing! It's good to see people using the livescope for something else... Thanks!

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thanks I appreciate it 🎣

[@vvnn1054]

Thanks for the video Rocky. I've been thinking I need to rig up a pump and hose like that - very helpful to see your solution. Best wishes for your channel!

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thanks for watching 🎣 I appreciate it !

[@elwoodcanfield9735]

Thanks for teaching Never too old to learn

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Elwood! Your right never to old to learn I’m learning new things all the time I appreciate your comment 🎣

[@blakemcdaniel5007]

Enjoyed Rocky that livescope has changed alot of fishing ways!

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Blake ! It sure makes it easier to catch bait😀 That’s the only time I use it 🎣

[@danagreenhill149]

I have a ranger just like yours and fixing to get an extreme bait tank. I was wondering if you'd stay with 12 gal to save room or would you step up to the 20 gal? Great video i really enjoy watching them.

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

I’m very pleased with my 12 gallon tank.It fits perfect in the floor of the my boat so I don’t have to sit it on the deck, where it would be in my way. A 20 gallon is going to weigh a lot more also. You could put a little more bait in a 20 but haven’t had any issues with my 12 gallon it’ll hold enough bait for me. Thanks for watching my videos and thanks for your comment 🎣🎣

[@danagreenhill149]

@@RockyDrakeOutdoors Thank you for the info! Prolly see you on pickwick this fall

[@9676Yoki]

New subscriber here - so glad I found this channel. Thanks for posting!

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thank you for subscribing I really appreciate it 🎣🎣

[@jonathangregory1707]

Nice tips and good set up you got going on happy fishing

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thanks Jonathan I appreciate your comment 🎣🎣

[@johnparks7402]

Rocky Love your videos from Mount Airy NC, Mayberry home of Andy Griffith! Rocky do you ever use the Shad Keeper granular blue powder to help keep your bait alive longer and more frisky? Thanks for your time.

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Hello John, Thanks for your comment! I have used the Shad Keeper and it work really well 🎣 Sometimes I’ll put some in with the salt. I appreciate you watching !🎣

[@iancameron198]

YOU AND GENE ARE THE BEST

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thanks Ian ! That’s a big compliment to me Richard is one of best! I appreciate you watching!

[@tonyhill9617]

Really enjoyed your video and learn a thing or two

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thanks Tony I appreciate you watching and thanks for your comment 🎣🎣

[@kclemons8597]

Uh huh!! Love the videos, I'm gonna catch ya out one day fishing..

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thanks I appreciate it ! Make sure you say hello and visit 🎣

[@kclemons8597]

@@RockyDrakeOutdoors you have email? Have something to give ya you will like

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

I don’t have one set up yet 😀🎣🎣

[@Scrappy-Pappy-pz3oe]

When it’s hot out do you put ice in your bait tank?

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

I haven’t yet I do think it would help keep the bait more lively. Just don’t cool the water in the tank to much I appreciate your comment 🎣🎣

[@davidbalderston2751]

Emptying your catch in a tote has the additional benefit of allowing the fish to void themselves preventing that waste from getting in the bait tank. Gizzard shad in particular excrete a huge amount of waste when they are first dropped in a tote. I used to carry a sump pump and 75' of drinking water hose so that in the summer I could start with cold water from the lake. A pyramid weight and some screening on the end would get the hose to where the water was about 60 degrees when the surface temp was 90. I also froze several gallon ziplock bags that I kept in a large cooler to use to keep the bait tank water cool without adding chlorinated water from melting ice. Plus it saves a lot of money buying ice.

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thanks David I appreciate all the info in your comment. Those gizzard shad are messy to deal with. Thanks for your comment and thank you for watching 🎣🎣

[@GuntersvilleLakeFishing]

I do this same thing from the bank with live bluegills, tons of fun!

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Matt! Small bluegill works great and it is a lot of fun !🎣

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

Very good setup. Extreme is the best!

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thanks I appreciate it Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment 🎣🎣

[@mdbassin6267]

is the black wall tank necessary vs white wall ones they offer

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

The black walls are to keep your bait more calm. If you don’t want to spend the extra money on the black the white will work fine. 🎣🎣

[@mdbassin6267]

@@RockyDrakeOutdoors may have to give it a try - moving to chicamauga in october

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Thanks a great place to fish from what I hear 🎣 Big fish 🎣🎣

[@bswimber73bw]

Man I'm ready to go with you 😊

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

😀Thanks for watching and I appreciate your comment 🎣🎣

[@texasplumr]

Did you say that you put salt in the bait tank?

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

Yes sir Just a small amount. It puts enzymes in the water and helps with the slime coat on the bait. I appreciate you watching!🎣

[@iancameron198]

How much is the live scope

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

I don’t remember exactly. I got the cheapest version and I had some points built up at Cabelas 😀🎣