BAIT TUBE

[Regor]

Never used one, but have read plenty of posts of folks making them.

You may get some replies, but just incase, here's a great old thread, and a real "KISS" tube pic

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...php/t-977.html


http://www.bloodydecks.com/gallery/f...2/DSCI0001.JPG

[Chuck D]

I have used one for years and I love it! Mine is just a 1 foot black 1" PVC pipe with caps on the ends. For the caps I drilled multiple holes in each side of the cap. Then I ran a line through each end and one cap hole on each side and attach both ends to each other. When I kayak with it i have a carabener in the front and middle of the kayak so it stays on the side and ensures water flow as the kayak moves. I can store about 5 macks at a time, any more they die. The only drawback to these little wonders is drag when the current is ripping and bait capacity. What I have found is that I end up using the sabiki more often to get fresh bait, however the fresher the bait the more likely you'll get hit so I don't mind. Great tool to have. Hope this helps!

[reefer]

Originally Posted by Chuck D

I have used one for years and I love it! Mine is just a 1 foot black 1" PVC pipe with caps on the ends. For the caps I drilled multiple holes in each side of the cap. Then I ran a line through each end and one cap hole on each side and attach both ends to each other. When I kayak with it i have a carabener in the front and middle of the kayak so it stays on the side and ensures water flow as the kayak moves. I can store about 5 macks at a time, any more they die. The only drawback to these little wonders is drag when the current is ripping and bait capacity. What I have found is that I end up using the sabiki more often to get fresh bait, however the fresher the bait the more likely you'll get hit so I don't mind. Great tool to have. Hope this helps!

I been reading in some site, about using 4" ABS pipe, 1" to 4" big jump. My only worry is the mix size of bait fish, then with a 1" you are limited on what size to hold.

[reefer]

http://photobucket.com/images/bait%20tube/

i found more images about bait tube

[Chuck D]

Originally Posted by reefer

I been reading in some site, about using 4" ABS pipe, 1" to 4" big jump. My only worry is the mix size of bait fish, then with a 1" you are limited on what size to hold.

My Bad, I mean a 2" by 2' piece of PVC. This can hold 95% of the bait you will catch out there. It is rare I get bait that wont fit. They sell these portioned out section of PVC at Home Depot for a couple bucks. Heres a couple pics.

[reefer]

yes, thank you all for the info and picture/video. Never thought about draging the bait behind me. I always thought of holding it on the side of the kayak. I also found this other kool pic or this unit on photo bucket. Now i will stop at my local Home Depot, buy my stuff. An get ready to have bait with me.

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by reefer

yes, thank you all for the info and picture/video. Never thought about draging the bait behind me. I always thought of holding it on the side of the kayak. I also found this other kool pic or this unit on photo bucket. Now i will stop at my local Home Depot, buy my stuff. An get ready to have bait with me.

Cool. I like the design of that one above though it looks kind of heavy.

Show us what you come up with.

Jim

[Tman]

I have a couple that I used to use, just a little suggestion for you that seems to have been missed.

Since you paddle forward, make sure that the baits are inserted tail first...learned that lesson the first time out trying them...

The suggestion though is to drill holes on the side of the tube as well, I drilled holes the length of the tube at each quarter of the tube. That way, even when you are not paddling (to have water movement come through the front/back of the tube depending on current) you will still have constant water movement for the bait to breathe.

I have had baits lively and last all day, released upon landing to waters edge to escape the birds...