Author Topic: battery powerd bait aerators (Read 2255 times)

SALMONEMIA · « **on:** Dec 17, 2014, 10:28 AM »

Just curious how many guys use some sort battery operated device to bubble the water in there bait buckets while actively fishing for the day? I just picked up a 12 pack of d batts for really cheap. Wonder if anyone notices a difference on how long they get on a fresh set depending on Brand. On most brands I can get 2 days or a bit longer as long as its not cold.

jmamos52 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 10:44 AM »

can't say I can nail down a specific difference, although I typically do get either Duracell or Energizer ... when something needs batteries it's usually for something important (like fishing gear, tools etc) so I try to not go with a generic brand .. as it's usually not too huge a difference in price, but if there is any performance difference, it's a small chance to take for a bigger issue.. that's just my $0.02. For the aerators, if it's going to be super cold some times I use those aerating tablets, and then just run the aerator occasionally during the day... seems to help doing it as a combo.

SALMONEMIA · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 10:47 AM »

Thanks just got a dozen Panasonic d batts for 6.99 will see how they do.

JIGGIN- · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 10:50 AM »

I just change the water often as needed.

Kevin23 · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 10:50 AM »

I dont use shiners but when I use minnows I add slush from drilling holes to the bucket until the water is near freezing. They keep for about a week without aeration this way.

dryfly · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 10:53 AM »

I was using cheap batts for awhile last year ... I think the Panasonics.

Didn't seem to last as long as name brand.

SALMONEMIA · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 10:56 AM »

Thanks I'll use them up and see how it goes. Lately I use smelt. I like them to have plenty of 02,

Rebelss · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 11:03 AM »

The Minnow Magic cooler has been aerating and keeping them lively for 13 years now.

ice dawg · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 11:46 AM »

Have a small Oxygenator, silent and runs a whole season on four AA batteries.

derek_buck · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 11:54 AM »

I do not use an aerator while out on the ice, but whenever I get home from a fishing trip I put a plug in aerator into my bait bucket. I believe it is an aerator that is for fish tanks that I picked up at walmart for cheap. Based on my experience the minnows should be fine. One day of fishing without an aerator shouldn't kill anything as long as the water is cold.

NH piker · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 12:01 PM »

I have a good size cooler I have set up with an aerator when I travel 2 or 3 hours for a fishing trip. I like my local bait dealer and I have waited to buy bait at a dealer in the fishing area only to find real small bait or none at all. I don't take that chance anymore so I mostly use Goldens when I travel north for a 3 hour ride to fish Champlain and I don't lose any bait on the trip. Just a cheap one that I got a Walmart that takes 2 size D batteries and I mounted it outside and drilled a hole through the top to run the plastic tube for the bubbles.

fishermantim · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 01:59 PM »

I use whatever D batteries are cheapest, and as long as they last that day I'm happy.
There are two reasons, one or aeration, the other is to prevent/delay icing in the bucket.

fisherhawk55 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 03:19 PM »

I have a aerator that takes d battery's I use rechargeable battery's with a small solar panel that I mounted to the bucket that charges the batts during fishing when the suns out

TheCrittaC · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 03:46 PM »

I just toss some snow or slush into my bucket every once in a while to keep it aerated. Never had a problem with massive bait death.

OldCaveman · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 04:05 PM »

I use the drilled hole slush method on the ice but use battery aurator units overnight. I buy the largest package of Duracell's at home depot. Buying the big package greatly reduces the per battery cost.

Arctic Addict · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 04:44 PM »

I use aeration every time. I use smelt and they like O2. Last year I got lucky and bought 5 dozen just before the Winni derby then a lot of bait shops suffered from bait dying in transport. My bait stayed healthy. All weekend on Duracell's and swapping out water.

jmamos52 · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 04:50 PM »

I was talking to AJ about that smelt issue last year... people lost power due to the storm and he said one supplier lost a few hundred thousand smelt or some ridiculous number... and we all know how finicky those little guys can be for sure!

Arctic Addict · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 08:31 PM »

You can bet I'll be getting my bait early again.

mvanhank222 · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 17, 2014, 08:40 PM »

Wal-Mart has small ones that take 2 AA and says 20 hrs we will see but for $5 for the aireator it's worth a shot it's called baby bubbles in the sporting goods output of bubbled seems comparable to the one I have that takes d's

TheCrittaC · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 01:14 PM »

Quote from: Arctic Addict on Dec 17, 2014, 04:44 PM

I use aeration every time. I use smelt and they like O2. Last year I got lucky and bought 5 dozen just before the Winni derby then a lot of bait shops suffered from bait dying in transport. My bait stayed healthy. All weekend on Duracell's and swapping out water.

Smelt definitely love oxygen. If I used smelt, I'd get an aerator for sure. They're so picky, keeping them alive is like raising children.

whitewing · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 03:32 PM »

Children are way easier!

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