Built for the Grind: Capt. Peeples On His Full Live Bait Sytem

Every Wednesday, we sit down with elite captains to break down what makes them dangerous — the gear, the mindset, and the moments that separate the stage from the sidelines.

This week, we’re locked in with Captain Richard Peeples, who runs hard from December to May — fishing 3 to 5 days a week during the thick of sailfish season — and has the trophies to prove it.

When your season runs five months straight, your baitwell system can’t be “good enough.” It has to be bulletproof. That’s the reality for Capt. Peeples, who runs from the helm of a multi-million dollar sportfish. Looks matter. Performance matters more.

We caught up with him to break down why Wicked Wells earned their way onto his boat — and why they’re still there.

“We chose Wicked Wells because of their superiority of keeping your bait better than anything else out there. The ability to fully pressurize the well and have pristine bait can mean the difference between being the boat getting the bites or being the boat watching.”

Live bait is currency offshore. If your system’s weak, you’re out of the game before lines even hit the water. Peeples trusts Wicked Wells for that exact reason.

But it isn't just about function — it's about finish too, after all, these boats are works of art.

“Wicked always has the cleanest, sharpest look out there. And when you’re on a multi-million dollar sportfish, aesthetics are a necessity.”

Whether it’s charter guests or tournament crews, first impressions count. Our wells are built to blend into your layout — not bolt on like an afterthought. Glassed clean. Rigged smart. Designed to hold up under pressure.

And we’re not just building for what’s on deck — we think whole system around here. Pumps fail. Offshore, that can be a disaster. We design every Wicked Wells install with serviceability in mind — because we’ve been the crew scrambling at 4 a.m. with no backup.

But don’t just take it from us. Here’s what Capt. Peeples - who also runs our pump box had to say:

“We burn through pumps during the season. The ease of changing them out when they go bad is hands down the best system out there."

We’re proud to play a small part in operations like Richard’s — and grateful to earn our spot in his spread.