building my very first bait tank need help - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 09-25-2012, 04:03 PM

I would stay away from those tupperware type containers, they're not as waterproof as they appear to be. Don't be cheap or you'll be replacing things every few trips, buy quality marine grade products and save yourself the headache. I have my ff/gps battery in a pelican case, three years later the inside is still dry.

Second thing.........although those crimps are not below the water line I can guarantee they are going to corrode on you after the first few trips. You can goop them but even then they'll still corrode.

ful-rac · 09-25-2012, 04:12 PM

Agree, those crimps are going to go pretty fast! Suggest you put some marine grade shrink tube over those crimps. That should keep it nice dry and sealed.

GregAndrew · 09-25-2012, 04:26 PM

Home Depot usually carries the PVC type of one-way valve. Or you can use a gas line squeeze ball that most Marine stores carry.

With your inlet so low, how are you going to plumb your pump to the tank?

theluckypig · 09-25-2012, 04:41 PM

i used a tank that size with about the same setup and i could not keep a kayak scoop of sardines alive... about half the scoop always died... a few squid and macs were not a problem...

NextBite · 09-25-2012, 05:27 PM

Anyone wanna make a homemade bait tank

tehburninator · 09-25-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by theluckypig

i used a tank that size with about the same setup and i could not keep a kayak scoop of sardines alive... about half the scoop always died... a few squid and macs were not a problem...

Why do you think the whole scoop died? Not enough room in the tank? , Or too much water running through it? if that's the case I'm bring the sabiki along and test it out in the bay next outting >

also I know mission bay seaforth sells 8 bucks for a dozen of whatever the bait barge has too might opt for that to try and keep the bait alive

theluckypig · 09-25-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tehburninator

Why do you think the whole scoop died? Not enough room in the tank? , Or too much water running through it? if that's the case I'm bring the sabiki along and test it out in the bay next outting >

also I know mission bay seaforth sells 8 bucks for a dozen of whatever the bait barge has too might opt for that to try and keep the bait alive

i think i had too many sardines in a tank that size. i probably had more than 2 dozen... a dozen might work though?

tehburninator · 09-25-2012, 09:00 PM

Well I'll know within the next week I think. Also. Tested out the pump today with water. No leaks with the quick disconnect style I did

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However your all right. I am over flowing. Will put a bigger drain in place sometime before the weekend with a screen and two extra holes

tehburninator · 09-25-2012, 05:40 PM

There are holes in the crate and ive positioned it so the tube feeds through that hole and into the fitting with just a small bit of pressure on the tube to keep it from nudging.

Purchased my battery just moments ago from cj(thanks) and a lid(not gamma) so I'll be back in the workshop tonight.

As far as the case goes, I don't plan on taking the battery out of it ever, even for charging, so it'll be sealed shut with sealant, I chose the cheap clear case because I wanted to make sure I could see inside

The crimps are going to be heated, then liquid electrical tape applied to close it up

What else we got keep em coming i am loving all the advice!!! Let me know if my thinking is incorrect in anyway as well please

09-25-2012, 04:03 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I would stay away from those tupperware type containers, they're not as waterproof as they appear to be. Don't be cheap or you'll be replacing things every few trips, buy quality marine grade products and save yourself the headache. I have my ff/gps battery in a pelican case, three years later the inside is still dry. Second thing.........although those crimps are not below the water line I can guarantee they are going to corrode on you after the first few trips. You can goop them but even then they'll still corrode. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

09-25-2012, 04:12 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Agree, those crimps are going to go pretty fast! Suggest you put some marine grade shrink tube over those crimps. That should keep it nice dry and sealed. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-25-2012, 04:26 PM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Home Depot usually carries the PVC type of one-way valve. Or you can use a gas line squeeze ball that most Marine stores carry. With your inlet so low, how are you going to plumb your pump to the tank?

09-25-2012, 04:41 PM	#4
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	i used a tank that size with about the same setup and i could not keep a kayak scoop of sardines alive... about half the scoop always died... a few squid and macs were not a problem...

09-25-2012, 05:27 PM	#5
NextBite Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 389	Anyone wanna make a homemade bait tank

09-25-2012, 09:00 PM	#8
tehburninator Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 96	Well I'll know within the next week I think. Also. Tested out the pump today with water. No leaks with the quick disconnect style I did . However your all right. I am over flowing. Will put a bigger drain in place sometime before the weekend with a screen and two extra holes

09-25-2012, 05:40 PM	#9
tehburninator Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 96	There are holes in the crate and ive positioned it so the tube feeds through that hole and into the fitting with just a small bit of pressure on the tube to keep it from nudging. Purchased my battery just moments ago from cj(thanks) and a lid(not gamma) so I'll be back in the workshop tonight. As far as the case goes, I don't plan on taking the battery out of it ever, even for charging, so it'll be sealed shut with sealant, I chose the cheap clear case because I wanted to make sure I could see inside The crimps are going to be heated, then liquid electrical tape applied to close it up What else we got keep em coming i am loving all the advice!!! Let me know if my thinking is incorrect in anyway as well please