New Shimano Bristol Bay Bait Tanks - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kareem korn · 11-08-2007, 10:36 AM

I'm still using a 5 gal bucket, with $5 in parts and a used bildge pump. Still works great. If I ever loose my battery or need to keep biiiig bait, I use the tube. Seems like kayakers are making it more complicated that it should be.

thien · 11-08-2007, 12:27 PM

just took a look at the livewell, and overall I like the build. One of the things I am leary of is the inability to regulate the amount of water pumped into the livewell.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 11-08-2007, 12:29 PM

It does have an adjustable spray head. I leave mine on full blast and it is not an issue though.

AYS · 11-08-2007, 12:34 PM

Its only a 360 gph pump. As Jim said, leaving it on fully open is not an issue. If you want less water comniog in I suggest a timer, It will do that and save your battery.

thien · 11-08-2007, 02:44 PM

My bad. I think what I meant to ask is whether you are able to adjust the amount of water the livewell holds, for instance 3 gallons instead of 5?

AYS · 11-08-2007, 04:21 PM

No, 6 1/4 gallons is it.

gary sullivan · 11-08-2007, 04:24 PM

Because of where the outlet hole is located you cannot have less than the stated capacity, and besides why wouldn't you want the full capacity?

thien · 11-08-2007, 05:19 PM

One gallon of water equals 8.33lbs. If I'm scratching for bait and can only manage a couple I like the option of knowing I can cut down on some weight, by not having to fill the whole tank up. All in all, I really like the design and build of this tank. It feels really sturdy, and the quality seems top notch.

potto · 11-08-2007, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kareem korn

Seems like kayakers are making it more complicated that it should be.

No argument there. If every piece of electronic was salt-waterproof, it would solve my problem. Even if I used the simplest design, it wouldn't prevent salt-water breaking my connections.

AYS waterproof toggle switches are a winner. It looks like a SPST switch. If they had a SPDT, then they could have ON (full), OFF, ON (Timer) .

wbrewski · 11-08-2007, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by potto

No argument there. If every piece of electronic was salt-waterproof, it would solve my problem. Even if I used the simplest design, it wouldn't prevent salt-water breaking my connections.

AYS waterproof toggle switches are a winner. It looks like a SPST switch. If they had a SPDT, then they could have ON (full), OFF, ON (Timer) .

I still would put a rubber over it.lol

11-08-2007, 10:36 AM	#1
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	Bait tank I'm still using a 5 gal bucket, with $5 in parts and a used bildge pump. Still works great. If I ever loose my battery or need to keep biiiig bait, I use the tube. Seems like kayakers are making it more complicated that it should be.

11-08-2007, 12:29 PM	#3
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	It does have an adjustable spray head. I leave mine on full blast and it is not an issue though. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

11-08-2007, 12:34 PM	#4
AYS Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kearny Mesa Posts: 21	Its only a 360 gph pump. As Jim said, leaving it on fully open is not an issue. If you want less water comniog in I suggest a timer, It will do that and save your battery. __________________ 7914 Ronson Rd "G" San Diego, CA 92111 (858)715-4669 10am-6pm Monday- Friday

11-08-2007, 04:21 PM	#6
AYS Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kearny Mesa Posts: 21	No, 6 1/4 gallons is it. __________________ 7914 Ronson Rd "G" San Diego, CA 92111 (858)715-4669 10am-6pm Monday- Friday

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11-08-2007, 12:27 PM	#2
thien Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 53	just took a look at the livewell, and overall I like the build. One of the things I am leary of is the inability to regulate the amount of water pumped into the livewell.

11-08-2007, 02:44 PM	#5
thien Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 53	My bad. I think what I meant to ask is whether you are able to adjust the amount of water the livewell holds, for instance 3 gallons instead of 5?

11-08-2007, 04:24 PM	#7
gary sullivan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: spring valley Posts: 192	Because of where the outlet hole is located you cannot have less than the stated capacity, and besides why wouldn't you want the full capacity?

11-08-2007, 05:19 PM	#8
thien Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 53	One gallon of water equals 8.33lbs. If I'm scratching for bait and can only manage a couple I like the option of knowing I can cut down on some weight, by not having to fill the whole tank up. All in all, I really like the design and build of this tank. It feels really sturdy, and the quality seems top notch.