I pefer livewells in cool weather but a ice chest full of ice is best in hot weather.
I've got a 100 quart Igloo cooler which I've thought of putting on the boat. Is it better to use a wire fish basket, then throw the fish in the smaller drink cooler when going home? Or would a big livewell be better? Or is it really only needed for tournaments?
I pefer livewells in cool weather but a ice chest full of ice is best in hot weather.
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I use both. I don't cull fish once they go in the live well, so it really depends on the temperature like NIMROD said.
I think live wells are great to have but ice is king in my view. I say this because the fish will remain the freshest on ice and they will not suffer from trauma on ice like they can in a live well. Ice is a bit of a pain and live wells are more convenient. If your not looking to return a fish to the water Ice will be the best way to keep it as fresh as possible if thats important to you.