The Ultimate Live Bait

in Salt Water
or Fresh Water

Where To Buy

The Black Salty baitfish is available through a growing network of coastal bait camps, marinas and retail outlets. To locate your nearest dealer, or for information as to addresses, phone numbers and individuals to contact, consult the Black Salty dealer list included on this site.

This list will be amended as new Black Salty dealers come on board. If you are a retailer who is interested in selling the Black Salty baitfish, contact I.F. Anderson Farms, Inc. at info@ifanderson.com, or call 1-877-GO-SALTY (467-2589).

Bait prices vary from location to location.
For direct purchases via Federal Express overnight shipping (Tuesday and Friday deliveries), call 1-877-GO-SALTY (467-2589).

Five pounds of inshore-size Black Salty baitfish (approximately 12-1/2 dozen baits) can be bought for $75, shipping included.

Five pounds of offshore-size Black Salty baitfish (approximately 6-1/4 dozen baits) can be bought for $75, shipping included.

Handling Baitfish

The Black Salty baitfish is a pond-raised, freshwater species that have been bred and developed specifically for use by both saltwater and freshwater fishermen. The Black Salty is extremely hardy, and when stored in a suitable container requires only "bubble" aeration in order to remain healthy.

It is very important, however, that livewell, bait bucket and storage water first be treated with an aquarium-type additive that removes chlorine and chloramine and help control ammonia build-up. Such additives are available at pet shops, aquarium supplies and most department stores, and are generally inexpensive.

The well-being of any fish, freshwater or saltwater, is dependent upon water quality and proper handling. Properly handled Black Salty baitfish will last for weeks, ready to go when you are. With the Black Salty baitfish, wasted bait has become a thing of the past.

Take proper care of your Black Salty inventory with regular water changes and treatments and you will be rewarded, time and again, with bragging-caliber catches.

Caring for Air Freight Shipments

Air-shipped Black Salty baitfish are transported inside sturdy and amply insulated cardboard boxes. Fish are packaged within two separate heavy-duty plastic bags that are filled with oxygen immediately prior to shipping.

When seasonal temperatures necessitate additional cooling, freezer packs may also be included to maintain water temperatures at or below 70 degrees Farenheit.

Upon delivery, Black Salty baitfish should be immediately transferred to a well-aerated freshwater holding tank or well.

Water quantity is dependent upon temperature (see table below). Remember, the higher the temperature the lower the capacity for water to retain the dissolved oxygen that keeps fish alive.

1. Water in holding tank must be fresh water.
   
   

2. Chlorine/Chloramine must be removed from municipal water supplies with Chlorine/Chloramine remover.
   
   

3. Holding tank must be in shaded area or inside an air-conditioned building.
   
   

4. Holding tank volume depends upon water temperature. As a guideline, follow the table below.
   
   

5. IMPORTANT: Extreme temperature shocks will unnecessarily stress fish. Always equalize water temperature in shipping bag with that of the holding tank by floating shipping bag in tank water for 15 minutes or setting bag on floor for 30 minutes.
   
   

   
   

6. DO NOT open bag until ready to release fish.
   
   

7. DO NOT pour bag of water into holding tank water. Pour contents of bag (water and fish) through a net to separate fish from shipping water.
   
   

   
   

8. Gently add fish to holding tank.
   
   

9. Regularly replace water in holding well in order to remove wastes, with complete replacement at least every two days.

Bait Bucket & Live Well Holding

Ice chests, bait buckets and built-in boat livewell systems all do a great job of holding Black Salty baitfish when properly aerated and filled with treated freshwater.

Always, however, shut off and plug recirculating boat livewell systems in order to prevent outside saltwater from entering well.

Also, use a net instead of your hands when removing baits from container or livewell. Doing so reduces both injury to fish and the likelihood of introducing contaminants to the water.

1. You must have a well-aerated holding bucket.
   
   

2. Use baitshop holding water when purchasing fish.
   
   

3. Water in holding system must be freshwater.
   
   

4. Chlorine/Chloramine must be removed from municipal water supplies with a Chlorine/Chloramine remover (these types of products are available from any store carrying aquarium supplies).
   
   

5. Holding fish depends primarily on water temperature. The hotter the water, the fewer fish that can be held in that water. Follow the table below as a general guideline when holding water is less than 85 degrees Farenheit.

   Holding Container	Number of Fish
   1 gallon plastic bag with O2 tablet	1 dozen
   Aerated 1 gallon bait bucket	1 dozen
   Aerated 5 gallon bait bucket	4 dozen
   Aerated live well, per every 5 gallons	4 dozen

    

6. After fish are in holding container, chilling of fish may be accomplished by adding ice. Add only 1 cup of ice per gallon of holding water at a time. Wait until completely melted before adding additional ice. Repeat as necessary throughout day to maintain a cool water temperature.
   
   

7. IMPORTANT: Extreme temperature shocks will unnecessarily stress fish. Always equalize water temperature in holding bucket or livewell with that of the holding tank before adding fish.
   
   

8. Add fish to holding bucket or livewell.
   
   

9. NOTE TO WADERS AND KAYAKERS: To transport Black Salty baitfish while wade fishing or kayaking, add treated freshwater to fill a 1-gallon plastic zipper-style resealable storage bag. Add an "O-Tab" or other similar additive for aeration purposes and, with a net, gently place up to two dozen inshore baits inside the bag. Place plastic bag inside of floating baitwell attached to a stringer or line, and remove fish as needed. Always take care to prevent saltwater from entering storage bag.
   
   

   

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