Quote Originally Posted by HairyVetch View Post
Looks like you have really got things dialed in since I talked to you at the ramp several weeks ago. Nice job! When you purchased the shad tank did it come with everything you needed? I have looking at getting one of those but hard to fork over the money. Funny you mentioned the wiper was skinny, we picked up a 25" at Pomona yesterday and it was very skinny less then 5 lbs. That wiper fishing can be a blast in this heat.
Fishing has been great since I talked with you guys. The information you guys post and share on Kansasoutdoorsman.com is really helpful. You are a great group of guys and represent Kansas well.

The Grayline bait tank comes with everything. I did a lot of experimenting in the past, trying to make my own shad tanks and buying cheap ones. Should have bought a good one to start. George Lening at Grayline is a great guy. He'll talk to you as long as you'll let him. He is extremely helpful...even after the sell.

If interested and you buy a tank...I use tap water and condition is with Prime Water Conditioner from the pet store. 1 cap full for my 30 gallon tank. I fill up the day before my trip to raise my tank water temp and get it closer to the lake water temp to prevent bait from going in shock. Try to keep it within 5-10 degrees of lake water temp. The most important thing I do is add 1 quart or 32oz of Morton's Solar Salt...buy at Lowe's...$5/40lb bag. I then add 1 tblspn of Better Bait chemical which is marketed for minnows but recommended by a striper guide I've used on Texoma. Only other thing I do is rinse the filter media once or twice an hour of shad scales. This set up and system makes all the difference in the world.