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 What type of live well for big catfish?
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12/21/11 09:35 AM
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Rick from campbell
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Was just curious what guys in tournaments use to keep those big cats alive. I know the biggest my pontoon will hold is a few 15-20 pound fish. So just picking your brain for some ideas. I just might have to fish a tourney or 2 come next year. thanks.
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Re: What type of live well for big catfish?
[Re: tgravley aka lewisvillecatfish]
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12/21/11 11:45 AM
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Rick from campbell
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I gotcha, figured it would have to be a good sized box and areation. thanks tom
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Re: What type of live well for big catfish?
[Re: Rick from campbell]
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12/21/11 12:05 PM
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tgravley aka lewisvillecatfish
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In cold weather, turn the aerator off on the way to weigh in. If not they will give you a beating!!! Lol
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Re: What type of live well for big catfish?
[Re: Rick from campbell]
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12/21/11 12:19 PM
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Lga043
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I have a large ice chest and also a big tub, if I get lucky enough to catch enough fish to fill the ice chest, then I will fill up the tub, I have an air head aireator that floats and puts air into the water, I got it at academy, they sell for $29.95, and a bilge pump that I throw over the side to fill up the ice chest and the tub, and to take the water out of them, if I use the tub also I will usually put the bilge pump in it to circulate the water! 2 tubs would work fine, I just had the big ice chest.
Hope this helps,
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Re: What type of live well for big catfish?
[Re: Lga043]
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12/21/11 12:39 PM
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Rick from campbell
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lol I hear ya tom, thanks it all helps. gives me an Idea of what I would need If I happen to land some nice kitties during a tournament. thanks guys.
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Re: What type of live well for big catfish?
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12/21/11 12:44 PM
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Rick from campbell
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that looks good parttime, nice job. that would sure foot tha bill.
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Re: What type of live well for big catfish?
[Re: Rick from campbell]
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12/21/11 05:30 PM
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turbofred
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This is what I have bought and it is very heavy duty! It will hold up to 200 lb. of cat fish. Just hang it over the side of your boat! 
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Re: What type of live well for big catfish?
[Re: Rick from campbell]
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12/21/11 06:49 PM
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Lga043
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Looks like it would work but putting it back in the boat might be a chore but you would have a lot more room in the boat that way!!!
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Re: What type of live well for big catfish?
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12/21/11 07:18 PM
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This is what I have bought and it is very heavy duty! It will hold up to 200 lb. of cat fish. Just hang it over the side of your boat! I like this one best of all, no water changes, no oxygen problems, no ammonia buildup, fish are in the lake where they can thrive.
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Re: What type of live well for big catfish?
[Re: Rick from campbell]
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12/21/11 07:19 PM
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turbofred
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I will let you know the first time I get to use it!
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Re: What type of live well for big catfish?
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12/21/11 07:25 PM
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This is what I have bought and it is very heavy duty! It will hold up to 200 lb. of cat fish. Just hang it over the side of your boat! I like this one best of all, no water changes, no oxygen problems, no ammonia buildup, fish are in the lake where they can thrive. +1 
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Re: What type of live well for big catfish?
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12/21/11 07:32 PM
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trlrman
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Looks like it would work but putting it back in the boat might be a chore but you would have a lot more room in the boat that way!!! start targeting smaller fish larry ! LOL
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Re: What type of live well for big catfish?
[Re: Rick from campbell]
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12/21/11 07:36 PM
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Lga043
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But I want to catch a big one, I havn't got a 60 yet this winter, now I want a 73+ for the fish off
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