Need help with best bait tank idea? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ronbo613 · 04-08-2013, 09:13 AM

Build your own. Look at everyone else's ideas and come up with a better one.

oneyedeer · 04-08-2013, 10:04 AM

i actually like the bigger one....all you have to do is adjust the water level.

beef78 · 04-08-2013, 11:05 AM

I have a wilderness systems tarpon 140. I think I found an old kittylitter holder that might be a good tank. Looking mostly at pump and plumbing options now.
Thanks so far, guys. I appreciate help!

Raskal311 · 04-08-2013, 11:22 AM

For plumbing go to tropical fish store, they carrier all the bulk heads and barb fittings that would be perfect for a bait tank project.

tacklebox · 04-08-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by beef78

I have a wilderness systems tarpon 140. I think I found an old kittylitter holder that might be a good tank. Looking mostly at pump and plumbing options now.
Thanks so far, guys. I appreciate help!

I have the ws t140 also and I just made my vittle vault for it a few weeks ago. It works great with no problems. Just make the water level the same height as the top of the yak so you dont get any funky topheavy problems.

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beef78 · 04-08-2013, 01:36 PM

Any good ideas for a pump?

FishNinjaY · 04-08-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by beef78

Any good ideas for a pump?

Johnson Pump, about $33 at West Marine. But.. you'll probably need a prime bulb and check valve. 500gph.

Or.. lots of people use the Rule submersible pump, which is I think $22-24 and just attaches to the end of the inlet tube and is entirely under the water level, so it doesn't need priming.

beef78 · 04-08-2013, 06:53 PM

Awesome! I will be sure to check into these. I am going to try and rig up a pump system sometime this week. I am going to try my funky kitty litter tank tomorrow and see how it holds up. I am just going to have to bring a little bucket to pour water in every once in a while. Thanks everyone!!

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04-08-2013, 10:04 AM	#2
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	i actually like the bigger one....all you have to do is adjust the water level.

04-08-2013, 11:22 AM	#4
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	For plumbing go to tropical fish store, they carrier all the bulk heads and barb fittings that would be perfect for a bait tank project.

04-08-2013, 01:36 PM	#6
beef78 Large Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	Any good ideas for a pump?

04-08-2013, 06:53 PM	#8
beef78 Large Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	Awesome! I will be sure to check into these. I am going to try and rig up a pump system sometime this week. I am going to try my funky kitty litter tank tomorrow and see how it holds up. I am just going to have to bring a little bucket to pour water in every once in a while. Thanks everyone!!