best way to keep peelers alive

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best way to keep peelers alive

#1 Post by junior conger »

what is the best way to keep peelers alive? i just want to keep mine alive for two days at the most.
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Re: best way to keep peelers alive

#2 Post by roger de dodger »

put them in the fridge to keep them warm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just cover them in damp newspaper and give them a little drink of fresh sea water every few days ,they should stay alive for a few weeks if you give em tlc :wink:
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#3 Post by red »

i keep them in a plastic biscuit container in the fridge, about 10-15 in each one. i usually put in about a cm of sea water in with them and put the lid on to stop them getting out and change the water every day. if any die i get rid of them.

i find if their a bit hard they pop a bit quicker out of the fridge so put them behind the couch in the kitchen where the missus cant see them :lol:
i always keep 3 bottles of water in the fridge keep them topped up every time i head to the beach.
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#4 Post by junior conger »

thanks for the help, just trying to keep two dozen alive for the weekend
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#5 Post by red »

junior conger wrote:thanks for the help, just trying to keep two dozen alive for the weekend

2 dozen?? i know who ill be askin for bait if i run out :lol: :lol:
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#6 Post by junior conger »

i orderd more than two dozen :wink: gonna freeze a few aswell
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#7 Post by zziplex »

looks like im going to sit myself next to you ruairi thats some stash
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#8 Post by junior conger »

we keep well stocked up for the winter :D :lol: :lol:
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#9 Post by roger de dodger »

http://www.planetseafishing.com/tutoria ... bs-part-1/

had this in my favorites list for yonks very helpfull info :wink:
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Re: best way to keep peelers alive

#10 Post by junior conger »

thanks roger good info
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cod over 5lbs!
a new match rod!!(accomplised k2 red metal!)

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best fish 2010: 25lb conger eel

SPECIES 2011:= 2 species of rockling, colaie,codling whiting,pollock,gurnanrd,throback ray,grey gurnard
best fish 11 7 pound thornback ray

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