Idea for a livewell? Opinions.... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

04-18-2012, 10:14 PM

One of the main reasons I haven't caved and gotten the Hobie Livewell for my PA is 1) Its expensive 2) More to maintain 3) I love my yakpak and hate to give it up.

So, I've come to a possible solution.
I have this empty jug which measures out to exactly 2 gallons. Obviously I wont be able to keep a TON of bait in here, but a few macs and a few dines should do ok with proper flow?

It fits perfectly inside my Yakpak and leaves me enough room to still fit the things I carry anyway (Foul weather parka, lunch, water bottles ect....)
I love the yakpak because it keeps everything I need safe for surf launch/landing, it secures the the boat easy and has all the essential rings to secure my stuff to it. Plus the pouches all come in handy since the PA has practically no storage outside of the center console.

I was planning on just putting a small pump on it, and a drain hose that would go right down into the scupper, which is just under the yakpak.

Is 2 gallons enough? Can I get away with just an airrator? What size pump should I use? Is this a stupid idea?

echo1er · 04-18-2012, 10:23 PM

Is 2 gallons enough? IMO I don't' think its enough. Why? because your not going to fill it up to the top

Can I get away with just an airrator? No, I pier fish as well and I put about five in my 5 gallon bucket with an airrator and they just end up dead.

What size pump should I use? Is this a stupid idea?
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...-360gph/Detail

this should help you out with an idea.

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Cool looking bag. How bout getting a 5 gallon bucket and cutting to fit that bag.
To have it flush so you can close it when transporting. You can place an out take threw the bottom mating it with the scuffer holes. Just to start you off.

04-18-2012, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echo1er

Is 2 gallons enough? IMO I don't' think its enough. Why? because your not going to fill it up to the top

Can I get away with just an airrator? No, I pier fish as well and I put about five in my 5 gallon bucket with an airrator and they just end up dead.

What size pump should I use? Is this a stupid idea?
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...-360gph/Detail

this should help you out with an idea.

...
Cool looking bag. How bout getting a 5 gallon bucket and cutting to fit that bag.
To have it flush so you can close it when transporting. You can place an out take threw the bottom mating it with the scuffer holes. Just to start you off.

The idea is to maintain room inside to keep other stuff. A 5 gallon bucket will just take up the whole thing =/

NextBite · 04-18-2012, 10:25 PM

Bigger is always better

You could always use a gallon bucket, if all else fails.

Forget my idea.

Yakin · 04-18-2012, 10:33 PM

My pa i was thinking about doing a kayatank under the cutting board i will have oex doing it and if its good i will tell you the price and give you a report

04-18-2012, 10:36 PM

I wouldn't give up the center for a Kayatank on a PA. There's no storage as it is already and I tend to carry a lot of rigs.

Gigafish · 04-18-2012, 10:44 PM

Go to target buy a $10 metal mesh basket and latch it over the side of your kayak. Best bait tank I ever had. The basket was 12x24, 15 inches deep. Make a lid for it.

Yakin · 04-19-2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gigafish

Go to target buy a $10 metal mesh basket and latch it over the side of your kayak. Best bait tank I ever had. The basket was 12x24, 15 inches deep. Make a lid for it.

question about this idea
it doesn't harm the bait had you paddle/peddle? because I have always wondered if it would be way to much water traveling threw the container

William Novotny · 04-19-2012, 08:21 AM

Drake, when I see you saturday I'll bring hose, hose clamps and all the plastic fittings to build you a sick tank, all you need is the container and pump and youre set. I get all this stuff free from work.

Gigafish · 04-19-2012, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakin

question about this idea
it doesn't harm the bait had you paddle/peddle? because I have always wondered if it would be way to much water traveling threw the container

No I never had a problem with water pressure the faster you paddle/peddle the faster your bait will swim.

seriola_killer · 04-18-2012, 10:29 PM

Too small IMHO, google "vittles vault". Need 5 gallons min. Also type in "cubic inches to gallons calculator". It helps alot. This would be perfect:

04-18-2012, 10:14 PM	#1
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Idea for a livewell? Opinions.... One of the main reasons I haven't caved and gotten the Hobie Livewell for my PA is 1) Its expensive 2) More to maintain 3) I love my yakpak and hate to give it up. So, I've come to a possible solution. I have this empty jug which measures out to exactly 2 gallons. Obviously I wont be able to keep a TON of bait in here, but a few macs and a few dines should do ok with proper flow? It fits perfectly inside my Yakpak and leaves me enough room to still fit the things I carry anyway (Foul weather parka, lunch, water bottles ect....) I love the yakpak because it keeps everything I need safe for surf launch/landing, it secures the the boat easy and has all the essential rings to secure my stuff to it. Plus the pouches all come in handy since the PA has practically no storage outside of the center console. I was planning on just putting a small pump on it, and a drain hose that would go right down into the scupper, which is just under the yakpak. Is 2 gallons enough? Can I get away with just an airrator? What size pump should I use? Is this a stupid idea?

04-18-2012, 10:33 PM	#5
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	My pa i was thinking about doing a kayatank under the cutting board i will have oex doing it and if its good i will tell you the price and give you a report __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

04-19-2012, 08:21 AM	#9
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Drake, when I see you saturday I'll bring hose, hose clamps and all the plastic fittings to build you a sick tank, all you need is the container and pump and youre set. I get all this stuff free from work. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

04-18-2012, 10:29 PM	#11
seriola_killer Sled Peddler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bonita, Ca. Posts: 236	Too small IMHO, google "vittles vault". Need 5 gallons min. Also type in "cubic inches to gallons calculator". It helps alot. This would be perfect: __________________ Jerry Moore Need a car or truck to yaul your yak? Ring me up. (619)988-3325

04-18-2012, 10:23 PM	#2
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	Is 2 gallons enough? IMO I don't' think its enough. Why? because your not going to fill it up to the top Can I get away with just an airrator? No, I pier fish as well and I put about five in my 5 gallon bucket with an airrator and they just end up dead. What size pump should I use? Is this a stupid idea? http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...-360gph/Detail this should help you out with an idea. ... Cool looking bag. How bout getting a 5 gallon bucket and cutting to fit that bag. To have it flush so you can close it when transporting. You can place an out take threw the bottom mating it with the scuffer holes. Just to start you off.

04-18-2012, 10:25 PM	#4
NextBite Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 389	Bigger is always better You could always use a gallon bucket, if all else fails. Forget my idea.

04-18-2012, 10:36 PM	#6
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I wouldn't give up the center for a Kayatank on a PA. There's no storage as it is already and I tend to carry a lot of rigs.

04-18-2012, 10:44 PM	#7
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 309	Go to target buy a $10 metal mesh basket and latch it over the side of your kayak. Best bait tank I ever had. The basket was 12x24, 15 inches deep. Make a lid for it.