building my very first bait tank need help - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 09-25-2012, 02:11 PM

If you are going to have your inlet at the bottom, you better use a one-way valve in-line. If not, should you lose power your tank will drain out. Make sure all your components are sturdy enough to take a spill and survive if you plan on doing any surf launching.

tehburninator · 09-25-2012, 02:18 PM

ok doke.

so far ive been fishing the bay with the practice of leashing all my gear up anytime i launch or land. no bungies though, i just use rope. may upgrade later on but seems to be ok for me right now.

i had that in mind so my bait tank im putting together with the intention of being able to take any hanging parts (hoses pumps) off and put them away either in the tank or in the hull. which ever is easiest at the time.

i'll go look for a one way valve, where did you purchase yours?

btw, you guys are the shit =) thanks a bunch for all the advice so far

ful-rac · 09-25-2012, 03:04 PM

Hey don't forget to put one of these on it!
you can store stuff in there for your crash landings. And also keep the bait from hopping out, like they usually do.
Gamma seal lid.

jorluivil · 09-25-2012, 04:03 PM

I would stay away from those tupperware type containers, they're not as waterproof as they appear to be. Don't be cheap or you'll be replacing things every few trips, buy quality marine grade products and save yourself the headache. I have my ff/gps battery in a pelican case, three years later the inside is still dry.

Second thing.........although those crimps are not below the water line I can guarantee they are going to corrode on you after the first few trips. You can goop them but even then they'll still corrode.

ful-rac · 09-25-2012, 04:12 PM

Agree, those crimps are going to go pretty fast! Suggest you put some marine grade shrink tube over those crimps. That should keep it nice dry and sealed.

GregAndrew · 09-25-2012, 04:26 PM

Home Depot usually carries the PVC type of one-way valve. Or you can use a gas line squeeze ball that most Marine stores carry.

With your inlet so low, how are you going to plumb your pump to the tank?

theluckypig · 09-25-2012, 04:41 PM

i used a tank that size with about the same setup and i could not keep a kayak scoop of sardines alive... about half the scoop always died... a few squid and macs were not a problem...

tehburninator · 09-25-2012, 05:40 PM

There are holes in the crate and ive positioned it so the tube feeds through that hole and into the fitting with just a small bit of pressure on the tube to keep it from nudging.

Purchased my battery just moments ago from cj(thanks) and a lid(not gamma) so I'll be back in the workshop tonight.

As far as the case goes, I don't plan on taking the battery out of it ever, even for charging, so it'll be sealed shut with sealant, I chose the cheap clear case because I wanted to make sure I could see inside

The crimps are going to be heated, then liquid electrical tape applied to close it up

What else we got keep em coming i am loving all the advice!!! Let me know if my thinking is incorrect in anyway as well please

09-25-2012, 03:04 PM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Hey don't forget to put one of these on it! you can store stuff in there for your crash landings. And also keep the bait from hopping out, like they usually do. Gamma seal lid. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-25-2012, 04:03 PM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I would stay away from those tupperware type containers, they're not as waterproof as they appear to be. Don't be cheap or you'll be replacing things every few trips, buy quality marine grade products and save yourself the headache. I have my ff/gps battery in a pelican case, three years later the inside is still dry. Second thing.........although those crimps are not below the water line I can guarantee they are going to corrode on you after the first few trips. You can goop them but even then they'll still corrode. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

09-25-2012, 04:12 PM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Agree, those crimps are going to go pretty fast! Suggest you put some marine grade shrink tube over those crimps. That should keep it nice dry and sealed. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

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09-25-2012, 02:11 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	If you are going to have your inlet at the bottom, you better use a one-way valve in-line. If not, should you lose power your tank will drain out. Make sure all your components are sturdy enough to take a spill and survive if you plan on doing any surf launching.

09-25-2012, 02:18 PM	#2
tehburninator Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 96	ok doke. so far ive been fishing the bay with the practice of leashing all my gear up anytime i launch or land. no bungies though, i just use rope. may upgrade later on but seems to be ok for me right now. i had that in mind so my bait tank im putting together with the intention of being able to take any hanging parts (hoses pumps) off and put them away either in the tank or in the hull. which ever is easiest at the time. i'll go look for a one way valve, where did you purchase yours? btw, you guys are the shit =) thanks a bunch for all the advice so far

09-25-2012, 04:26 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Home Depot usually carries the PVC type of one-way valve. Or you can use a gas line squeeze ball that most Marine stores carry. With your inlet so low, how are you going to plumb your pump to the tank?

09-25-2012, 04:41 PM	#7
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	i used a tank that size with about the same setup and i could not keep a kayak scoop of sardines alive... about half the scoop always died... a few squid and macs were not a problem...

09-25-2012, 05:40 PM	#8
tehburninator Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 96	There are holes in the crate and ive positioned it so the tube feeds through that hole and into the fitting with just a small bit of pressure on the tube to keep it from nudging. Purchased my battery just moments ago from cj(thanks) and a lid(not gamma) so I'll be back in the workshop tonight. As far as the case goes, I don't plan on taking the battery out of it ever, even for charging, so it'll be sealed shut with sealant, I chose the cheap clear case because I wanted to make sure I could see inside The crimps are going to be heated, then liquid electrical tape applied to close it up What else we got keep em coming i am loving all the advice!!! Let me know if my thinking is incorrect in anyway as well please