Bait tubes - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tacmik · 05-18-2014, 06:56 AM

I use a bait tube in La Jolla. Works great for mac's, they stay alive all day. Use the bait tank for chovies. I found that if you use about a 10 foot line or so to tow it with, it will fall behind your yak and not affect the tracking of your yak.

wiredantz · 05-18-2014, 07:13 AM

Last year Sharon posted a picture on BWE, showed a mako attacking her bait tube. She called it watch those feet.

William Novotny · 05-18-2014, 07:17 AM

I want to see the ratio of people that have used bait tubes in our coastal waters in the history of the sport, to actual attacks caused by using one. Lot of people have irrational fears for no reason.

Make one and give it a try either you will love it for is simplicity and keeping your yak less cluttered or you will hate it because it slows you down and gets hooked up on kelp.

YakMedic · 05-18-2014, 08:13 AM

I used a bait tube for years before building a bait tank. One instance of a sea lion pushing it around a bit but never giving it a hard pull. For a minimalist approach bait tubes are great.

jruiz · 05-18-2014, 08:38 AM

Bait barges love 'em too

Tuff guy · 05-18-2014, 09:59 AM

That's what I mean, I don't want to be unnecessarily worried, but I don't want to be stupid and attract sharks directly to my kayak. It sounds like most people don't have issues, and I could minimize the risk by having a longer tow rope with a quick detach.

theluckypig · 05-18-2014, 02:15 PM

i keep my bait tube right next to my side when fishing for concerns of critters taking a swing at it. when on the move, i let out the length of rope that i've measured to extend just pasted the rudder. a little drag but still effective.

William Novotny · 05-18-2014, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuff guy

That's what I mean, I don't want to be unnecessarily worried, but I don't want to be stupid and attract sharks directly to my kayak. It sounds like most people don't have issues, and I could minimize the risk by having a longer tow rope with a quick detach.

Or flyline a bait to then when they come

kareem korn · 05-18-2014, 04:28 PM

I've tried all different types of bait tanks and always go back to the tube.

EntropyFletch · 05-19-2014, 09:56 AM

I just bought some 3" PVC from HD to make myself a bait tube. Can you guys post up some pics of different designs for reference? I know it's pretty basic, just curious if designs differ much at all...thanks!

HobieScot · 08-13-2015, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacmik

I use a bait tube in La Jolla. Works great for mac's, they stay alive all day. Use the bait tank for chovies. I found that if you use about a 10 foot line or so to tow it with, it will fall behind your yak and not affect the tracking of your yak.

Where on your kayak are you attaching the line? I'm assuming a side eyelet.

Do you ever have problems with the line and your rudder?

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05-18-2014, 06:56 AM	#1
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	I use a bait tube in La Jolla. Works great for mac's, they stay alive all day. Use the bait tank for chovies. I found that if you use about a 10 foot line or so to tow it with, it will fall behind your yak and not affect the tracking of your yak. __________________

05-18-2014, 07:13 AM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Last year Sharon posted a picture on BWE, showed a mako attacking her bait tube. She called it watch those feet. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

05-18-2014, 07:17 AM	#3
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	I want to see the ratio of people that have used bait tubes in our coastal waters in the history of the sport, to actual attacks caused by using one. Lot of people have irrational fears for no reason. Make one and give it a try either you will love it for is simplicity and keeping your yak less cluttered or you will hate it because it slows you down and gets hooked up on kelp. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

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05-18-2014, 08:13 AM	#4
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	I used a bait tube for years before building a bait tank. One instance of a sea lion pushing it around a bit but never giving it a hard pull. For a minimalist approach bait tubes are great.

05-18-2014, 08:38 AM	#5
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	Bait barges love 'em too

05-18-2014, 09:59 AM	#6
Tuff guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 137	That's what I mean, I don't want to be unnecessarily worried, but I don't want to be stupid and attract sharks directly to my kayak. It sounds like most people don't have issues, and I could minimize the risk by having a longer tow rope with a quick detach.

05-18-2014, 02:15 PM	#7
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	i keep my bait tube right next to my side when fishing for concerns of critters taking a swing at it. when on the move, i let out the length of rope that i've measured to extend just pasted the rudder. a little drag but still effective.

05-18-2014, 04:28 PM	#9
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	I've tried all different types of bait tanks and always go back to the tube.

05-19-2014, 09:56 AM	#10
EntropyFletch Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 37	I just bought some 3" PVC from HD to make myself a bait tube. Can you guys post up some pics of different designs for reference? I know it's pretty basic, just curious if designs differ much at all...thanks!