bait tank options? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ctrujillo · 06-25-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PescadorPete

Chuck, I think the problem is that the water comes in the top and goes right out the top. I bet all the water in the tank below is not getting circulated. Before you build a new tank, try putting the inlet near the bottom of the tank. That's how I have my home tank set up and it works great.

thanks pescador for the info i will try thisalso thanks to billy v

ctrujillo · 06-25-2011, 01:17 PM

any info on the bait motel?

pchen911 · 06-25-2011, 02:15 PM

Am testing out using a 6v on a 360 GPH pump in a Shimano Bristol Bay livewell this very minute.

I had a 12v on it before and it worked well for even the sensitive baits like sardines.

With a 6v, I am not sure if there is enough circulation going on... looks a little weak.

The Bristol Bay tanks have inflow and exhaust both at the top too and it didn't seem to be a problem in the past. Could it be that the 6v just doesn't deliver enough juice to properly circulate the tank?

Lets_Fish · 06-25-2011, 02:21 PM

I like how yaksailor made his bait tank from a $13 5 gallon plastic gas can. Modeled somewhat like the Hobie design but far cheaper. Here is the link: http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=10529

I think the most expensive part would be the hatch ($43-$55) for that alone.

Hobie 6" Twist & Seal hatch:http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...eal-Hatch.html

Hobie 8" Twist & Seal hatch: http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...eal-Hatch.html

The cans come in Yellow (diesel), red (gas) & blue (Kerosene). Here is a link to Briggs & Stratton Gas cans: http://www.theplasticsgroup.net/consprod_gasc_ul.htm

Just add a few other items (plumping and wiring) a battery & pump.

FARRIER · 06-25-2011, 02:34 PM

Just add a 90 degree elbow with some flex tubing. you can drill a small hole at the top for a siphon break.

GregAndrew · 06-25-2011, 09:07 PM

You don't need a check valve if you use a 90 degree elbow at the tank inlet connected to a capped piece of pvc pipe extending to the bottom. Then drill several holes in the pipe from top to bottom. That way you get fresh water supplied at all levels in the tank. And the one at the top will act as an antisiphon when the pump is off and the water level is below it. By pointing the drilled holes along the edge of the tank (clockwise), you can create a current which will give the bait a direction to swim.

Using a 6v battery, I would go with a 500 gph pump, at least for Sardines.

06-25-2011, 02:21 PM	#4
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Check out Yaksailor's tank I like how yaksailor made his bait tank from a $13 5 gallon plastic gas can. Modeled somewhat like the Hobie design but far cheaper. Here is the link: http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=10529 I think the most expensive part would be the hatch ($43-$55) for that alone. Hobie 6" Twist & Seal hatch:http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...eal-Hatch.html Hobie 8" Twist & Seal hatch: http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...eal-Hatch.html The cans come in Yellow (diesel), red (gas) & blue (Kerosene). Here is a link to Briggs & Stratton Gas cans: http://www.theplasticsgroup.net/consprod_gasc_ul.htm Just add a few other items (plumping and wiring) a battery & pump.

06-25-2011, 02:34 PM	#5
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	Just add a 90 degree elbow with some flex tubing. you can drill a small hole at the top for a siphon break. __________________ "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton

06-25-2011, 01:17 PM	#2
ctrujillo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: garden grove Posts: 308	any info on the bait motel?

06-25-2011, 02:15 PM	#3
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	Am testing out using a 6v on a 360 GPH pump in a Shimano Bristol Bay livewell this very minute. I had a 12v on it before and it worked well for even the sensitive baits like sardines. With a 6v, I am not sure if there is enough circulation going on... looks a little weak. The Bristol Bay tanks have inflow and exhaust both at the top too and it didn't seem to be a problem in the past. Could it be that the 6v just doesn't deliver enough juice to properly circulate the tank?

06-25-2011, 09:07 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	You don't need a check valve if you use a 90 degree elbow at the tank inlet connected to a capped piece of pvc pipe extending to the bottom. Then drill several holes in the pipe from top to bottom. That way you get fresh water supplied at all levels in the tank. And the one at the top will act as an antisiphon when the pump is off and the water level is below it. By pointing the drilled holes along the edge of the tank (clockwise), you can create a current which will give the bait a direction to swim. Using a 6v battery, I would go with a 500 gph pump, at least for Sardines.