Bait Tank for Tarpon 130
 

Any suggestions for a bait tank for a Wilderness Tarpon 130? I just bought a tandem in an effort to get my wife and nephews on the water and want to rig it up for fishing. I'm thinking about placing a bait tank behind the front seat so can be reached by both people. The Bristol Bay Shimano set up looks like it may work pretty well if I secure it ....anybody out there have this kayak set up with a bait tank?

Tom

I have this kayak, and a 5 gallon bucket style works very good. I will try to post up some close up pics later.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...7/P1010066.jpg

Thanks for the information and picture.....looks like that bucket fits perfect back there....where is the battery located?

It is a Pelican box bolted onto the bucket, I also have 3 rod holders bolted to the back of the bucket for rod storage... I have to give my friend Grego credit for building this tank!

chris

here are some pics to Grego's "Nemo" tank.

5 gallon bucket, you can see the pvc, it just needs to be flush w/ bottom of kayak, goes through scupper hole.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...c/P1010015.jpg

atwood pump, you must poor water through it, or unscrew, and "pump" pvc up and down through scupper hole until water spits out. best if pump is turned on. yeah i know how that sounds. :p

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...c/P1010016.jpg

you can secure to a padeye with a strap and clip.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...c/P1010017.jpg

I have 3 rod holders on the back

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...c/P1010018.jpg

here is how I drain water drill some holes in back.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...c/P1010019.jpg

you can use a water jug spigot for a drain at the end of the day.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...c/P1010020.jpg

Chris,

thanks for all the info and pics...looks like a cool setup

Tom