Solo Session on the Solo Skiff targeting Rockfish

[NICKWORN]

Originally Posted by captainbarky

You can try putting the bait tank behind your seat. It keeps the bait happy and I don't have any holes in my hull. Nice fish!

Is hard to get on plain with all the weight in the rear?

5200 gobbed around the intake is super solid. I check mine after every trip and its solid as could be!

[NICKWORN]

Did you buy that from Tony?

[captainbarky]

I did buy it from Tony. No problems getting on plane and bait doesn't get pounded in chop. The only difficulties I've had are with the bait pump hanging off the back. Sometimes it snags on my T-Bone and breaks zip ties holding it down but they're easy/quick to replace.

[AlwaysFishing]

Thanks Nick. I am getting to a point where that is my only option now.

Originally Posted by NICKWORN

Is hard to get on plain with all the weight in the rear?

5200 gobbed around the intake is super solid. I check mine after every trip and its solid as could be!

[NICKWORN]

Originally Posted by AlwaysFishing

Thanks Nick. I am getting to a point where that is my only option now.

I'm not sure if Andy does the bait tank modification, but Brent does down here in San Diego. The only thing i did was replace the black elbow to a heavier/thicker PVC. I also Dremel the top down a 1/4" or so to enable it to run more flush inside the gunny wells, if not you have to be aware when loading and off loading not to break it off (I cracked the stock black one x2). It doesn't impact the down tube from the pump (super sturdy), it just cracks the elbow causing it to fall off or increase air bubbles/decrease flow. I'm sure Mark or I can DM you some pics. I would also place the on/off switch on side, not in the front of the hatch, your heel will shut it off all the time. Mark added a 9" h-rail to cover it and for a "oh shit bar".

By far my favorite mod, makes plaining so much easier, the only complaint is dines dont survive to long if packed in and slapping swells. Maks will last all day through whatever you through at em. Im wondering if the dines at the Bait barge are rarely cured though.

[AlwaysFishing]

Thanks Nick. I saw the kit for $119 but not sure if that will includes installation. I will probably going to just order parts and do it myself. I still have tubing and stuff left from building a bait tank for my Topwater.

Originally Posted by NICKWORN

I'm not sure if Andy does the bait tank modification, but Brent does down here in San Diego. The only thing i did was replace the black elbow to a heavier/thicker PVC. I also Dremel the top down a 1/4" or so to enable it to run more flush inside the gunny wells, if not you have to be aware when loading and off loading not to break it off (I cracked the stock black one x2). It doesn't impact the down tube from the pump (super sturdy), it just cracks the elbow causing it to fall off or increase air bubbles/decrease flow. I'm sure Mark or I can DM you some pics. I would also place the on/off switch on side, not in the front of the hatch, your heel will shut it off all the time. Mark added a 9" h-rail to cover it and for a "oh shit bar".

By far my favorite mod, makes plaining so much easier, the only complaint is dines dont survive to long if packed in and slapping swells. Maks will last all day through whatever you through at em. Im wondering if the dines at the Bait barge are rarely cured though.

[FISH11]

Originally Posted by AlwaysFishing

Thanks Nick. I saw the kit for $119 but not sure if that will includes installation. I will probably going to just order parts and do it myself. I still have tubing and stuff left from building a bait tank for my Topwater.

Hi Quang, the kit includes the tubing (about 8').