Livewell Additives

[Dan]

I've been trying to stay on top of fish care for a while and have been collecting articles on the subject. Here is my file to date:

http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/fish/bassblack/care.cfm

http://www.dbarb.com/

http://www.bassdozer.com/articles/manns/hook_in_out.shtml

http://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/2006/05/40.htm

http://www.sure-life.com/pro_please_release_me.html

http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php/topic,28054.0.html

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/pubs/Fizzing.pdf

http://www.iovino.com/fizzkit.htm

http://usacproshop.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1077

http://www.outdoorcanada.ca/fish/offthe_hook.shtml

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/catch_release_bass.html

http://www.outdoorcanada.ca/fish/offthe_hook.shtml

http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/FISHCARE.htm

I think you will find some good information here. If you come across other articles I would be interested in the link.

[slsail]

I see debarb  tool  listed in the last post.
This is a great tool for deep hooked fish.

there is a video on the sight for them.
It is a crbide tipped tool that allows you to snip the hook off at the fishes gullet if he is deep hooked

[Revtro]

The debarb tool rocks.  I have used one for years and it has saved many a deep hooked bass.  Regarding Rejuvenade.  I haven't experienced the spastic fish that many are talking about.  Maybe it's because I don't put too much in?  Not sure.  It seems to work very well in my experience.  I'm wondering if those who are experiencing hyper fish are using a little too much?  By the way, at Gander the other day I saw a new liquid additive that had Denny Brauer's name on it.  I can't remember what it was called.  Anyone know anything about this stuff? 

[LGMOUTH]

By the way, at Gander the other day I saw a new liquid additive that had Denny Brauer's name on it.  I can't remember what it was called.  Anyone know anything about this stuff? 

Its called U2 Pro Formula it is made by the same company that makes the Oxygenator. I dont know much about it, just saw it at the classic in Feb.

[yukonjack2]

The additive U2 is to be used in conjunction with an oxygenator.  The pure O2 it puts out react with the rejuvenate and please release me type salts, and actually poisons the fish.

Do not use an oxygenator in conjunction with any additives but U2.  IT works great, just no together, and more is not better.  So pick you method, and stay with it.

Lots of good info here - additives, fizzing, debarbs, fin clips,  temp probes/ice,...  lots to consider in caring for oyur catch properly.

tight lines coming up!

[jgip087]

I'm not a big fan of the new U2 at all. I tested it in a bottle and it hasn't biodegraded yet. Also, it is mainly an amonia remover so if you flush the water out it is kind of like them getting your money and you not gaining many benefits because the oxygenator is doing the work for you boosting the oxygen transfer. As you can tell I'm not a fan of rejuvenade at all but it's better than U2 lol Not to bash U2 or anything because it does have its place with the oxygenator. I've tested these products and I don't see any difference in using them or using an additive and hydrogen peroxide, that's really the way to go. If you want a flyer on how to properly use hydrogen peroxide in conjunction with additives BassChamps just had Sure-Life make fish care flyers due to the Falcon fish kill and I can send them to anyone who would like one if you pm me, even if you have a pure oxygen system in your livewells its still a great idea and its cheap too.

[Revtro]

Does peroxide do anything for ammonia removal?  I am curious if it is effective as an only livewell additive?  That would be cool because it would save some $.

[Ryan]

When using Hydrogen Peroxide, do you just use the stuff that comes in the brown containers that you can put on cuts and scrapes or do you use the stronger kind.  Also, how much do you put in the livewell and is it alright to use with Please Release Me, which has always worked well for me.
Thanks guys.

-Ryan

[jgip087]

Peroxide won't do anything when it comes to amonia removal, but if you buy the 3 pound bottles of Please Release Me from Bass Pro Shops they are like 25 bucks so you save a lot because it should last you a year if you use it correctly. PM me your email and I'll send you a flyer. It will boost oxygen transfer a lot though and it really helps if its all you're willing to do at this time, but you have to flush the water out a few times and add new peroxide through the day if you do this. To answer the other question, you should use it at all times, with Please Release Me or Catch and Release are the best ways I've found. I'd really like more PM's with emails so I can send this flyer to everyone. I'm going to pass it out at all of the tournaments I fish this summer.