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Kayak bait tank. Pics finally!
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08/06/15 02:11 PM
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I finally had time to finish my bait tank on the kayak after a few designs with filters I gave up on them. I made one with an inline pump mounted on side of kayak just under water level,that pumps water straight to 15 gal tank complete with overflow holes i drilled to prevent just that... Overflow. Then when on the move over rocks ect I can drain tank down to a few inches of water with a 90 deg fitting on side(almost on) bottom of tank that has drain tube that has different level settings by use of a simple wire vertically installed(with adjustable bumps) to hold it at certain levels. From 15 gallons to 3 gal. I think this is best way to go. No isulation required or filter media to mess with. Pics to come. Its crude but i am looking for a better tank.Pics to come. I forgot to ask ...anyone have an idea to improve?
Last edited by Lightnin Rod AKA River Mongrel; 08/10/15 04:21 PM.
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Re: Kayak bait tank.
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08/07/15 12:45 AM
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Re: Kayak bait tank.
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08/07/15 01:41 AM
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Sorry guys I have to be at work to post pics. I'll have to wait till Monday . Unless someone wants me to send them via text message to you so you can post them for me..
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08/07/15 03:28 AM
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Work can wait! Let see some pictures. please do post when you have time.
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08/10/15 04:01 PM
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Last edited by Lightnin Rod AKA River Mongrel; 08/10/15 04:25 PM.
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Re: Kayak bait tank.
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08/11/15 02:39 AM
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Forgot to mention i uise a motorized wheelchair battery to power inline pump, lasts all day.Werker is brand of deep cycle . In case someone was wondering. Dousnt seem anyone wants to comment on it,LOL
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08/11/15 03:20 AM
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Man that is awesome.
I just bought a cast net and started learning to cast -- specifically from the kayak, and now I'm in a situation of trying to figure out what to do with my shad after I net them.
How much does that thing weigh full of water though? Must be like paddling with a sack of bricks in the back, huh?
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08/11/15 12:12 PM
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Its not bad. But I am going to cut about 6 inches off top of tank. Wind grabs it pretty good. I need a large diameter for large baits. Up to 15 inch gizzards.
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08/11/15 06:25 PM
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This is just a case of my own ignorance, but how do you go about fishing with a 15 inch bait fish? And what kind of monster are you targeting with a fish bigger than most of my sand bass?
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08/11/15 06:41 PM
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I'll take some 15"ers!! Good cut bait for cats and gar
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08/11/15 07:54 PM
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You might be suprised at how big a bait a 20 lber will eat.Most of the time however i use smaller baits though.
Last edited by Lightnin Rod AKA River Mongrel; 08/11/15 07:55 PM.
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08/12/15 02:14 PM
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Nobody has any suggestions to make it better? Either that or its so ugly everyone is laughing and feels sorry for my bait tank building skills. hehehe
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08/12/15 05:40 PM
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Almost forgot this is the inside of tank. The small circular base was for filter before i removed it.
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08/12/15 10:24 PM
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Center of gravity too high.. might not notice it in flat conditions but you will when waves build. Be careful.
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