|
Home | Forum | Online Store | Information | LJ Webcam | Gallery | Register | FAQ | Members List | Calendar | Search | Today's Posts | Mark Forums Read |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
04-07-2013, 10:31 PM | #1 |
Large Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: San Diego
Posts: 316
|
Need help with best bait tank idea?
|
04-07-2013, 11:06 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: The Matrix
Posts: 643
|
Search on here for bait tanks. I'm on the iPad, otherwise I'd do it for you. Myself and a few others have stood on the shoulders of OEX and copied their design in separate threads. I'm a big DIY'er too. It was a fun build! Good luck and let us know how you do.
__________________
-Kevin |
04-07-2013, 11:08 PM | #3 |
The Kayak Peddler
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: North Hollywood
Posts: 591
|
Heres mine http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ight=bait+tank
Theres a few others with scupper pickups, pumps in the tanks, etc.
__________________
Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash. |
04-08-2013, 07:24 AM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co.
Posts: 943
|
Same kind of tank here, except I used the larger kibble vault from Costco, and went with the Australian method of a no-battery manual pump. I put in two tank level drains - I use the half full one for the bait tank, and use the high level one for the bay bass tournaments for weigh & release. I really like the whale pump - so long as you remember to give it a few pumps every 10-15 minutes the fish keep fine. It also doubles as a very effective bildge pump for the hull should it be needed. I think only the PA's have enough deck space for it though...
|
04-08-2013, 07:44 AM | #5 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: San Diego
Posts: 2,385
|
Quote:
Knowing the size of your tank well will tell you if the container will work. Of course the basic you have the basic 5 gallon bucket that you can setup also. One that I have also made was a cooler from Walmart. Let us know what Kayak you have so we can better suggest.
__________________
No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ |
|
04-08-2013, 07:58 AM | #6 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: San Diego
Posts: 2,385
|
Quote:
Below is the tank I have now.
__________________
No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ Last edited by Jimmyz123; 04-08-2013 at 08:06 AM. |
|
04-08-2013, 10:13 AM | #7 |
Waterman At Large
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: On the Water
Posts: 199
|
Build your own. Look at everyone else's ideas and come up with a better one.
__________________
Kayak Fishing Photos and Video |
04-08-2013, 11:04 AM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Orange County, ca
Posts: 684
|
i actually like the bigger one....all you have to do is adjust the water level.
|
04-08-2013, 12:05 PM | #9 |
Large Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: San Diego
Posts: 316
|
tank
I have a wilderness systems tarpon 140. I think I found an old kittylitter holder that might be a good tank. Looking mostly at pump and plumbing options now.
Thanks so far, guys. I appreciate help! |
04-08-2013, 12:22 PM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Santa Ana/Westminster
Posts: 1,256
|
For plumbing go to tropical fish store, they carrier all the bulk heads and barb fittings that would be perfect for a bait tank project.
|
04-08-2013, 12:50 PM | #11 | |
I got gas!
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Mission Viejo
Posts: 159
|
Quote:
I have the ws t140 also and I just made my vittle vault for it a few weeks ago. It works great with no problems. Just make the water level the same height as the top of the yak so you dont get any funky topheavy problems. IMAG0968.jpg IMAG0971.jpg
__________________
TODAY WAS A GOOD DAY
|
|
04-08-2013, 02:36 PM | #12 |
Large Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: San Diego
Posts: 316
|
Any good ideas for a pump?
|
04-08-2013, 03:29 PM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Seal Beach, CA
Posts: 428
|
Johnson Pump, about $33 at West Marine. But.. you'll probably need a prime bulb and check valve. 500gph.
Or.. lots of people use the Rule submersible pump, which is I think $22-24 and just attaches to the end of the inlet tube and is entirely under the water level, so it doesn't need priming. |
04-08-2013, 07:53 PM | #14 |
Large Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: San Diego
Posts: 316
|
Awesome! I will be sure to check into these. I am going to try and rig up a pump system sometime this week. I am going to try my funky kitty litter tank tomorrow and see how it holds up. I am just going to have to bring a little bucket to pour water in every once in a while. Thanks everyone!!
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|