the summer surviving
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By tyler BrInKs
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keeping your bass alive
water is called the oxygenator manufactured by 02 Marine technologies. The system can be installed into the boat and also comes in a portable model. The technology used produces pure oxygen instead of just aeration, which creates bubbles in an attempt to create oxygen. another option is the use of something you probably have around your house, hydrogen peroxide. The use of this is debated among anglers and scientists, alike; but in theory, it makes sense and does work. Hydrogen peroxide by chemical makeup is oxygen and water, making it an ideal way to increase the oxygen content in your livewell.
ummer fishing can be among the most re- warding times of the year to fish. The bass are often active and willing to chase baits and bite a variety of lures. This is also a time of year when the bass seem to be more fragile and require more attention to keep them alive. Part of this is due to the fact that summer bass are often in deeper water and the other reason is an obvious one - the heat. There are several precautions and steps that can be taken to ensure that the bass you catch survive the summer.
THE O 2 FACTOR
according to Kevin Guadalupe of the nevada division of Wildlife, “The higher mortality in summer is due to the fact that the dissolved oxygen content in the water is lower.” With that being said, there are products that can be used to increase the oxygen content in the livewell and as a result increase the chance of your fish surviving the trip to the scales and then more importantly, back to the lake. one product that was designed for increasing oxygen levels in livewell
Marking deep fish on the electronics
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