I can't keep the shiners alive more than a half day. I use a bait bucket in my live well and use the auto timer for recirculation. The live well lid I keep closed. I know you die hard jig guys will say don't use shinners, but I use both. One rod with jigs and another with shiners. I just feel more comfortable with shinners on board :o.

Should I put ice in the live well? If so, how much. Thanks for your help. I also heard about putting something in the water - but don't know what it is.