Pool_Eleven Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I unfortunatly dont have a livewell in my boat so i was just gonna use a 5 gallon bucket to haul my bullies around. I know they can last quite awhile without an areator going but wasnt sure how long. Will they last without one if i pull an all nighter? I went out today and caught a few of them also. I remember reading something about waiting to put them in the bait tank because of them making a mess of the water. How long should i wait on that?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskiemanAD Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I don't fish with bullheads for cats. However I have did some remote trips with live bait without my normal boat and bait well. I got a hand pump from a local pet store and was able to pump out 1/2 the water and add new water to refill it routinely. Just make sure your not using water from one lake to another. It does give them fresh water tough and the live awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry FlatCaster Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 You will want some type of aerator, and or change out the water frequently. Try not to pack too many in the pail.It doesn't take long for them to run out of air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 you can get an aerator really cheap for a pail pick one up and they bullies will do much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I might think about buying a cheaper cooler like a 48 quart or a bit larger with an aerator to help keep your bullies alive.I think that the larger cooler would serve you well versus the 5 gallon pail.Maybe an older one or one from a gargare sale for a few bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ec30_06 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Mine always last until they die I can keep fish all summer in my stock tank with enough oxygen and clean water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbs Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I run 5 gal pails in the boat with aerators, I use the pail lid with a 1" hole in the middle so the water doesn't spill all over. At home I use a rubbermaid tote with a elec aerator. They last a long time if you change out the water every couple days (depending on how many are in the tank) I never change water on my 5 gal buckets on a overnight on the river. If I do I have to leave the bait and that isn't going to happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool_Eleven Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Im thinking i like the cooler idea a bit better than the bucket. I have an older one laying around and it would be a good climate control for the bullies if i wanted to leave a few hours early and chase some channels around before dark. With an aerator by the sounds of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushing Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Sutff em in a minnow bucket and hang it over the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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