Wicked Wednesday # 2 - Tournament Talk with Captain JC Cleare of Remix
As part of our Wicked Wednesday series, we’re sitting down with some of the top captains around to talk battle tactics, bait strategy, and what really separates the fleet leaders from the rest.
This week: Captain JC Cleare of Remix — a tournament veteran who runs hard, thinks sharp, and puts our gear to the test every season. JC’s been running Wicked Wells for years now, and in a recent conversation, he broke down exactly why they’ve become a cornerstone of his program.
Wicked Wells: Built to Keep You Ahead of the Fleet
When you're on the water 200+ days a year like JC, there’s no room for compromise — and no tolerance for average bait. You’re running sunup to sundown, chasing bites across shifting conditions, and asking your gear to perform without fail. In that environment, small details turn into big margins.
“We take care of our baits for weeks prior going into tournaments,” JC says. “So when they go in our wells, they need to stay perfect.”
That’s not a luxury — it’s mission-critical. So when we asked him about how he keeps bait in top shape under pressure, he didn’t hesitate. “One of the things that keeps our baits perfect is our Wicked Wells,” he says. “Large, round, and perfect circulation will set you apart from the others.”
“When you’re sitting in the middle of 10 other boats in the same area, what’s going to make the difference is better bait than everyone," he says.
That’s where Wicked Wells changes the game. We’re not talking about generic oval tanks or DIY fixes. These are purpose-built systems: heavy-duty construction, pressurized flow, and a circulation pattern designed to reduce fatigue and keep sensitive species strong. No slosh. No leaks. Just bait that stays sharp — even when the bite turns slow.
Wicked Wells. Trusted by captains who fish to win.