DEAD bass was up after Tourney on KY Lake.

[The Legend]

I know many people use ice in their livewells but I saw an article once upon a time stating something to the effect that when the fish is released suddenly back into the hot water, they may swim away strong at first, but then can often go into shock because of the drastic temperate change and end up dying anyway. Anybody have more info on this?

[vausoner]

Yes that is indeed true. When people cool their live well down with ice only a few pieces need to go in there. I'm of the opinion in hot water to keep livewells running all day bringing fresh water into the well. When you recirc the water warns because no new fresh water is being introduced. Also the warmer water has less oxygen so as you recirc the oxygen is being used up.

[fishinfreak]

I know it would be hard to do for these smaller club tournaments but I think it would help tremendously if clubs went to the "major league fishing" style tournaments. That way when a legal fish is caught it is weighed by the marshal and released immediately.

[sweetwater]

I know it would be hard to do for these smaller club tournaments but I think it would help tremendously if clubs went to the "major league fishing" style tournaments. That way when a legal fish is caught it is weighed by the marshal and released immediately.

I love that show. There are a few clubs that practice CPR (catch, photo, release) and weights are taken on the honor system. You would need to have faith in all of your fellow competitors for that to work. It works well for church tournaments as cheating in those would be a good way to earn a ticket to hell. Lol.