Ice in live wells

[bassnman30]

When fishing in water above 80 degrees make sure that you put ice in the water of your live wells. Ensure that your livewells are ready to go first thing in the morn. I.e full of water,chemicals added,areators on manual. The water will cool appx. 10 degrees when on ice. Don't add ice from a cooler etc.. This water contans chlorine.
(The chemicals are "rejuvinate", or "please release me").
Don't allow fish to lay on the deck, this can remove the slime and the fish may become less able to reduce items like parasites,and other infections after being released.
Handle your fish with care this reduces stress.
Don't worry about the water being "sloshed" around when running, the water will still remain cool. After appx. 3 hrs. remove appx. half of the water and replenish with new fresh water. This will reduce stress as well as add oxygen, therefore allowing the fish to stay healthy.
Ensure that when weighing in your fish that they are handled with care by the weigh masters.
These are just a few idems mentioned that may help to reduce delayed mortality.