catching bait

[Beach Bum]

I made a bait keeper using a 30 qt. Igloo that fits nicely in the rear of my boat. I bought a cheap bilge pump that pulls fresh water from the outside through the transom and sprays it inside with a drain 2 inches below the spray head so it doesn't overflow. I cut a small hole through the lid and put in a Bait Saver aerator (doesn't heat the water) and just leave it running all day. I change the water easily by flicking on a switch a few times after first putting the bait in, then once an hour afterwards and I never have bait die on me. You can keep shrimp, pogies, shiners, mullet, etc. live and frisky all day on even the hottest days.