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title: "From Giant Bluefin to Sails: How a 48’ Viking Runs One Wicked System"
description: From tip to tip of the East Coast, Captain Kevin Simon keeps bait frisky for giants and sails alike - powered by a full Wicked Wells system on his 48’ Viking
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# From Giant Bluefin to Sails: How a 48’ Viking Runs One Wicked System

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 Wicked Wells

August 13, 2025

*Every Wednesday, we sit down with elite owners, captains, and crew 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 heading north to the tuna grounds with Captain Kevin Simon, owner-operator of Simon Sez, a 48’ Viking running a full Wicked Wells system built for range, reliability, and serious bait loadouts.

 

From chasing giant bluefin tuna in the Northeast to dialing in sailfish spreads down south, Simon’s team demands a system that can handle multiple bait types — and keep them frisky, hearty, and ready to fish.

 

*“Our Wicked Wells livewell is a game changer for our program. From keeping bluefish, pogies and mackerel for Giant Bluefin Tuna — to pilchards and goggle eyes down south for sails — our baits are always fresh and lively,”* says Captain Kevin Simon.

 

Their current setup includes:

 • 1 x Wicked Wells [Sailfisher 28](https://wickedwells.com/bait-wells) Round Livewell

 • 1 x In-deck Livewell

 • 1 x R&R Tube Cluster

 

All powered by a Wicked Wells[Gamechanger 3 Pump Box](https://wickedwells.com/pump-boxes), running through Gemlux plumbing and a Hooker manifold. Check it out in the video:

 

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It’s a complete, pressurized system designed to run multiple wells across a high-output Viking — with the flexibility to handle fast swaps, long holds, and critical redundancy when the bite’s on.

 

*“It’s imperative that the baits be as frisky and hearty as possible, and the design of the Wicked Wells tank is the key to keeping them in top shape!”*

— Captain Kevin Simon

 

From bluefish in the Northeast to gogs in the Keys, bait health is the constant — and Simon Sez is fully equipped to keep every bait alive, clean, and competition-grade.

 

Full system. Full confidence. Built to hold up — no matter where the season takes them.

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