Smallmouth Care

[StarBoard7]

Hey guys,

Should of asked this in my last post sorry.

I have fished for smallies on erie for a few years now but never in tourneys or anything so i never had to put them in the live well.
However I plan on starting to fish a few tourneys here and there so I am looking for some tips on how to properly care for smallies when in the LWell.
For LMouth I just add ice periodically if it is really hot and I always keep the wells in manuel mode and the aerator on as well as using Rejuve or something like it.

I have heard of fizzing and have a general concept of what it is but have no idea how to perform it.

I have no idea when it is needed,how to do it ,where to get supllies?

Any info would be appreciated.

[McCarter]

fizzing is usally only done when catching fish deep.  bass, especially smallmouth, have a bad habit of rocketing to the surface one you get  a hook into them.  when this happens, the fishes air bladder doesnt have time to adjust to the change in pressure.  deep caught fish blow  up like  a  ballon and you can use an 18 guage hypodermic needle to puncture through the skin and into the air bladder to release the built up air.

this is a very tricky process and if not done correctly can kill the fish.

there are videos and articles all over the net.  just do some searches.  if you find a good article with a diagram, print it out for on the water referance.

also, if you really want to take fish care to the next level, check out the livewell vents from V-T2.com.  I installed them last season and they have made a world of difference in the condition of my fish.  i will never own another boat with out these things.

McCarter himself

[markgoetsch]

Also plug your livewell overflow when you run.  The water can leave your livewell in a hurry with the rough water.  Most of all pay attention to them!  Just take a look at them every hour or more to see if they need some extra care.