Live well set ups

[florida196]

I going to be installing a hammerhead style live well on my build when the time comes.  I want to be able to black this well out with bait and also use it as a release well in tournaments.  Woundering what everyones pump set up is how many pumps and pictures of your pump set up in bilge if you could help me out thanks.

[gran398]

There are many threads regarding the subject. The following covers most of the options:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8718&hilit=live+well%2C+baitwell

There is also more to read by using the "Search" feature..."livewells/bait pumps/washdown pumps/pickups", etc.

[Capt Matt]

I run 2 900gph rules on two separate pick ups, strainers, switches etc
With this set up I black out the 43gal hammerhead well with white bait, enough to chum live shiners for two 4 hour trips
The side drains on this livwell work way better than any stand up tube drain and they cam
N handle all that flow without clogging and overflowing the live well. In winter when live shrimp fishing I put a 6 inch or 12 inch drain tube in the well so I don't have to carry all that water weight around
When totally loaded up with bait I run both pumps which feed to a Y fitting just before the live well feed
As I use the bait up I switch one pump off, or when a pump burns out you can just use the other pump
This set up let's me carry so much bait it's crazy, when tarpon fishing it will keep 100 plus big thread fins alive all day
Capt Matt

[florida196]

Thanks for the replies.  I was looking into the rule tournament pumps with the brass bottoms.  But they are each 1600gph think that is to much

[Capt Matt]

They are not worth the extra money as they last no longer than a rule cartridge pump, impeller rusts off them
Cartridge pumps are easier to switch out as all pumps burn out
Capt Matt

[florida196]

Thanks for the advice. Capt. Matt