NOOB QUESTION - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

NICKWORN · 05-15-2016, 08:08 PM

So I'm wondering what battery or batteries everyone uses for their Fish Finder and bait tanks, as well as what dry case?

Any info on best place to purchase.

jorluivil · 05-15-2016, 08:35 PM

Bioenno LiFeP04 12v 12a for my HDS 7 touch
6v 12a SLA for my hobie bait tank

pingpangdang · 05-16-2016, 06:00 AM

I bought my 6v batteries from amazon. ..you will find several with hundreds of reviews. $20 or less.

I tried tapping into one 6v to run both ff and pump...didn't get enough hours of fishing.

Many use 6v for the livewell to slow the pump down so the bait won't tire in current. ..adjust your aerator accordingly regardless so it's not blasting them.

Use the current amperage fuse in line recommended by your fishfinder. ..pumps are usually the same but it's arguable.

Besides protecting your electronics the fuse may prevent an electrical fire during overcurrent conditions...fuse will open the source from the load.

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05-15-2016, 08:08 PM	#1
NICKWORN Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SANTUCKET Posts: 629	NOOB QUESTION So I'm wondering what battery or batteries everyone uses for their Fish Finder and bait tanks, as well as what dry case? Any info on best place to purchase.

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jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Bioenno LiFeP04 12v 12a for my HDS 7 touch 6v 12a SLA for my hobie bait tank __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

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05-16-2016, 06:00 AM	#3
pingpangdang Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 228	I bought my 6v batteries from amazon. ..you will find several with hundreds of reviews. $20 or less. I tried tapping into one 6v to run both ff and pump...didn't get enough hours of fishing. Many use 6v for the livewell to slow the pump down so the bait won't tire in current. ..adjust your aerator accordingly regardless so it's not blasting them. Use the current amperage fuse in line recommended by your fishfinder. ..pumps are usually the same but it's arguable. Besides protecting your electronics the fuse may prevent an electrical fire during overcurrent conditions...fuse will open the source from the load. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk