Need help with best bait tank idea?

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

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...

I use to have this one on a previous kayak and it was nice having that big of a bait tank/livewell. I've stepped down to the smaller unit just because of the water weight, but this is my suggestion as what to use, if you can.

Below is the tank I have now.

[ronbo613]

Build your own. Look at everyone else's ideas and come up with a better one.

[oneyedeer]

i actually like the bigger one....all you have to do is adjust the water level.

[beef78]

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!

[Raskal311]

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.

[tacklebox]

Originally Posted by beef78

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!

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.

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[beef78]

Any good ideas for a pump?

[FishNinjaY]

Originally Posted by beef78

Any good ideas for a pump?

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.