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Ojos_raros · 06-12-2018, 02:16 PM

How long can you keep sardines alive in there?

DanaPT · 06-12-2018, 04:18 PM

anchovies don't last long for me.

I use a nylon lint filter made for sinks, zip tied to the intake tube to prevent
the clogs.

AND to help keep bait alive,you can use 3/4 PVC slip it over the existing stand pipe and expand the capacity of water. I add the extension before I get a fresh scoop. Sardines will last all day BUT they don't like to be crowded.

FISH11 · 06-12-2018, 07:48 PM

I catch my own Greenback (Pacific) Macs or Spanish Macs. They hold up the best, some times I catch sardines but I know they won't live long in the tank and neither do anchovies. I found that sardines you need to pin on right away and handle as little as possible to increase their life expectancy. I really don't like using Sardines or anchovies, mostly because they are weak swimmers. The Sardines I have caught if not handled while removing from the Sabiki will still be alive at least a couple hours. The Macs are alive and strong all day long.

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-12-2018, 09:31 PM

I put a piece of drain screen in mine. It works perfect.

Then I lost the whole intake tube assembly. I bought a new one yesterday for $8-something at the Hobie store. Big improvement. Has it's own weed filter and the plastic tube is improved so it doesn't expand and contract as much as the originals.

fourtogo · 06-13-2018, 12:36 AM

I used sink strainer from dollar store . Form it over a broom handle secure it with shrink tubing.

fourtogo · 06-13-2018, 12:42 AM

Bought sink screen from dollar store . Formed it over a broom handle trim too fit . Held in place with a piece of shrink tubing .

06-12-2018, 02:16 PM	#1
Ojos_raros Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 123	How long can you keep sardines alive in there? __________________ Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment -Buddha

06-12-2018, 07:48 PM	#3
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,638	I catch my own Greenback (Pacific) Macs or Spanish Macs. They hold up the best, some times I catch sardines but I know they won't live long in the tank and neither do anchovies. I found that sardines you need to pin on right away and handle as little as possible to increase their life expectancy. I really don't like using Sardines or anchovies, mostly because they are weak swimmers. The Sardines I have caught if not handled while removing from the Sabiki will still be alive at least a couple hours. The Macs are alive and strong all day long. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-12-2018, 09:31 PM	#4
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 838	I put a piece of drain screen in mine. It works perfect. Then I lost the whole intake tube assembly. I bought a new one yesterday for $8-something at the Hobie store. Big improvement. Has it's own weed filter and the plastic tube is improved so it doesn't expand and contract as much as the originals. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

06-13-2018, 12:36 AM	#5
fourtogo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 140	Intake screen I used sink strainer from dollar store . Form it over a broom handle secure it with shrink tubing.

06-13-2018, 12:42 AM	#6
fourtogo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 140	Intake screen Bought sink screen from dollar store . Formed it over a broom handle trim too fit . Held in place with a piece of shrink tubing .

06-12-2018, 04:18 PM	#2
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	anchovies don't last long for me. I use a nylon lint filter made for sinks, zip tied to the intake tube to prevent the clogs. AND to help keep bait alive,you can use 3/4 PVC slip it over the existing stand pipe and expand the capacity of water. I add the extension before I get a fresh scoop. Sardines will last all day BUT they don't like to be crowded.