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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Fishing Forum :: Bait King - Large or Small?
 
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walleyejunky
06/03/2022 07:52AM
 
I take the large size...but we use about 2 pounds of leeches for our group. We also bring smaller containers for day trips and leave the large one at camp submerged. Always make sure to change the water every day.
 
PeaceFrog
06/03/2022 09:22AM
 
I bought the large one and it is huge. I have a smaller leech locker and it fits inside the large Bait King. We will use the leech locker for day trips. Live and learn...
 
Me2012
06/03/2022 10:13PM
 
I bring both in. We fish hard and typically bring 3 lbs in.
 
Cc26
06/02/2022 07:59PM
 
Get the large if you trip with more than two people
 
Savage Voyageur
06/03/2022 05:25PM
 
Your answer depends on how much bait you plan on bringing, also how hard you plan on fishing. One pound of leeches get the small. Two pounds get the bigger one. Our groups of 8 guys needs 2 plus pounds. If you have 4 guys and fish hard you might want the bigger one. If you plan on bringing night crawlers too that will factor in on your size choice.
 
TomP
06/03/2022 07:18PM
 
walleyejunky: "I take the large size...but we use about 2 pounds of leeches for our group. We also bring smaller containers for day trips and leave the large one at camp submerged. Always make sure to change the water every day."


I appreciate the responses.


How do you submerge the bait king? How deep? How far from shore?
 
Cc26
06/04/2022 11:17AM
 
TomP:
How do you submerge the bait king? How deep? How far from shore?"



Tie it to a root, or tree and throw it in the lake. Doesn't have to be deep, or far out. The biggest thing is to keep them in the shade. Some people put a rock or two in with them to help it sink.
 
TomP
06/02/2022 03:42PM
 
The website shows two sizes. Which one should I order for BWCA use?
 
snakecharmer
06/03/2022 06:11AM
 
The smaller size is about perfect for two people for a week of heavy fishing.
 
Oldtown13
06/02/2022 06:01PM
 
I have the small, and have never needed a bigger one for a week of fishing leeches, a few hours a day with 2 people.
 
schweady
06/02/2022 08:14PM
 
Small size holds a lot.