Troll bait bucket...does it work ok?

[frugalfisher]

buying the 4" black ABS pipe at home depot which floats is a good choice, buy a drain for one end and a screw cap for the other for ~$20.00 , glue together, drill holes all over, and attach a rope to tow. Macs stay alive all day for the most part.
I've been using one for 3 years

[bajadog]

Originally Posted by frugalfisher

buying the 4" black ABS pipe at home depot which floats is a good choice, buy a drain for one end and a screw cap for the other for ~$20.00 , glue together, drill holes all over, and attach a rope to tow. Macs stay alive all day for the most part.
I've been using one for 3 years

Thanks.

How about dines?

[esdees]

As long as dines are the only thing in the tube, they should do fine. I've mixed them with other baits and things didn't work out so well. My tube only has holes (~.25") in the caps, no holes in the tube itself. Both caps come off and the rope goes through both caps and the tube. Make a knot behind the back cap and tie the other end to your kayak. It's very simple and works well.

[mg2969]

Go with the bait tube

The trolling bait tank thing is ok
if you want a really slow troll or to help slow your drift

The only thing good about it is that you can pull it out of the water and stow
it on deck with live bait in it when you make a move.

If you leave it in the water while making a move it will cause a hard pull to
that side.

here some info on the bait tube

http://www.plasticnavy.com/bait-tube.htm

[bajadog]

Thanks all for the advice and the instructions.

I have not done a mothership trip yet, so I am just wondering
if I will be able to have enough bait in my tube, until
the tender brings more.

Any thoughts?

[mg2969]

Heres a forum discussion on it also

http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ka...it-bucket.html

[THE DARKHORSE]

Originally Posted by bajadog

Thanks all for the advice and the instructions.

I have not done a mothership trip yet, so I am just wondering
if I will be able to have enough bait in my tube, until
the tender brings more.

Any thoughts?

It's hard to predict how much bait you will go through. When it's dead, you can drag one bait all day unmolested (one slow tired bait). Let's be optimistic and assume it's going to be good fishing and thus your dilemma. It's possible to go through all your bait in the tube in five minutes (argghhh). With out a doubt, you will be limited on bait supply with a bait-tube or Plano bait-bucket. Not too cool on an awesome trip like this.
My best advice would be to partner up (someone with a large bait supply, that doesn't mind if you come along "with your bait tube" to limit the inconvenience on your partner). If social skills hamper the opportunity to partner up (beer's on me works well) I would like to offer one more alternative (to the tube or Plano bucket). Get a five gallon bucket and another smaller bucket (like a kid's sand castle bucket .5 gallon). In cooler water conditions like Todos where the water has more oxygen the need to resuscitate is not that often (depending on amount of bait). You will not only have no drag or bumping noise (of the tube or Plano hitting the side of the kayak), but I find the bait stays in better condition (mucho importante). Just keep a close eye on the condition of your bait (happy bait makes for excellent reslts). Good luck on your trip.

[aguachico]

What's wrong with the original old stand by?

5 gallon home depot fucket bait tank. Worked for many years while most of ya were waiting for the homeroom bell to sound. For less than $50 you can have a fully functioning bait tank. Sardines need constant water flow, 10amp 12volt, $20, pump $20 - bucket and hose $10.

Don't cheap your self out of the one shot you have at Todos. Fish move fasst in those currents and around the pinnacles. Why mess around?

Not sure about the Hobie setup, but a 3 gallon square rubber maid container will do.

[trob]

Originally Posted by esdees

As long as dines are the only thing in the tube, they should do fine. I've mixed them with other baits and things didn't work out so well. My tube only has holes (~.25") in the caps, no holes in the tube itself. Both caps come off and the rope goes through both caps and the tube. Make a knot behind the back cap and tie the other end to your kayak. It's very simple and works well.

+1 thats how mine was set up when i used one (for about 3 years). Baits last all day long, but make sure you get the pvc that floats. it can get in the way real quick when it sinks 10ft down.