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[mrJB]

Getting tired of snagging sabiki, treble, and most other hooks on the side pockets. First prototype (out of cutting board plastic).

We'll see...

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[octico]

Originally Posted by mrJB

Getting tired of snagging sabiki, treble, and most other hooks on the side pockets. First prototype (out of cutting board plastic).

We'll see...

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That is really cool! I keep having the same problem 99cent store here I come.

[Zfish03]

I'm tired of sucking up eel grass, whale semen, and whatever else is floating around in LJ...So I found a solution on here.
I know this has been done before, but I remember the previous post had the mesh screen inside the end of bottom black piece. I thought this method was much more easy to do instead trying to form and shove the mesh inside the black piece. Works great!

[DanaPT]

OR nylon lint trap 2 pack. $1.79

Works excellent.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Zfish03

I'm tired of sucking up eel grass, whale semen, and whatever else is floating around in LJ...So I found a solution on here.
I know this has been done before, but I remember the previous post had the mesh screen inside the end of bottom black piece. I thought this method was much more easy to do instead trying to form and shove the mesh inside the black piece. Works great!

Its a great design but it sucks..................speaking from experience of course.

I did something very similar and had such bad results that I decided to leave it as it was built. The problem with this idea is that now every little piece of trash, weed, grass, etc. that could have simply run through the tube past the impeller and into the tank will be help up at the screen. One piece will turn into two, two into three and so on and so forth and before you know....BLOCKAGE

Again, its a great design/idea but the reality is that it will only work until small particles start to jam up against the screen. I'm speaking from experience and nothing else. I've got a few things that I'm working on to help prevent weeds and crap from being sucked into the pump...........I'll peep you posted.

[Zfish03]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Its a great design but it sucks..................speaking from experience of course.

I did something very similar and had such bad results that I decided to leave it as it was built. The problem with this idea is that now every little piece of trash, weed, grass, etc. that could have simply run through the tube past the impeller and into the tank will be help up at the screen. One piece will turn into two, two into three and so on and so forth and before you know....BLOCKAGE

Again, its a great design/idea but the reality is that it will only work until small particles start to jam up against the screen. I'm speaking from experience and nothing else. I've got a few things that I'm working on to help prevent weeds and crap from being sucked into the pump...........I'll peep you posted.

Good call, I was kinda worried about that. I've been lucky so far. I took it to the bay through a bunch of eel grass. My pump was fine but my buddy's pump got clogged. Only used it once in LJ, no issue yet. I was thinking about making a some larger holes in the mesh and hopefully smaller stuff can get through. Thanks for the response, I'll keep testing idea's as well

[Rambo]

Found this baby cup holder to be very useful for any kayaker or proangler owner. The clamps open about 3inch max and has a powerful rubberize clamping. Not to mention it's plastic so no rust to worry about. It comes with 2 cup holder and a twist know to tighten the clamp to a bar handle or any part of the kayak that is less than 3inch. For $7 it's cheap and can be your great add on to any kayak that need drink holder.

Here's an example.

[yak-fishing-socal]

Originally Posted by Rambo

Found this baby cup holder to be very useful for any kayaker or proangler owner. The clamps open about 3inch max and has a powerful rubberize clamping. Not to mention it's plastic so no rust to worry about. It comes with 2 cup holder and a twist know to tighten the clamp to a bar handle or any part of the kayak that is less than 3inch. For $7 it's cheap and can be your great add on to any kayak that need drink holder.

Nice I'll have to see if this will work on my Mk x factor thanks for the idea


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[467echo]

Originally Posted by Zfish03

Good call, I was kinda worried about that. I've been lucky so far. I took it to the bay through a bunch of eel grass. My pump was fine but my buddy's pump got clogged. Only used it once in LJ, no issue yet. I was thinking about making a some larger holes in the mesh and hopefully smaller stuff can get through. Thanks for the response, I'll keep testing idea's as well

I have just used simple screen door mesh. I replace it every time I head out. Its cheap and takes 1 minute to do. I found that if I left it on and there was some gunk on it from a previous trip it would clog easier.

[pbb]

Originally Posted by Zfish03

Good call, I was kinda worried about that. I've been lucky so far. I took it to the bay through a bunch of eel grass. My pump was fine but my buddy's pump got clogged. Only used it once in LJ, no issue yet. I was thinking about making a some larger holes in the mesh and hopefully smaller stuff can get through. Thanks for the response, I'll keep testing idea's as well

Seems like blocked intake is easier to resolve than clogged pump.

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[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by pbb

Seems like blocked intake is easier to resolve than clogged pump.

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If small debris is jammed up against the mesh how are you going to get it out?

[DanaPT]

Originally Posted by pbb

Seems like blocked intake is easier to resolve than clogged pump.

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The nylon lint traps are the way to go. about $2 for two and a zip tie. no fuss, no worries, and more importantly no clogs.

Another adjustment for the bait tank is an extension to the out-flow. This allows the tank to fill an additional 1-2 inches. I stow it in the bait tank. When I need more water in the tank I slide it on.

[PapaDave]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Its a great design but it sucks..................speaking from experience of course.

I did something very similar and had such bad results that I decided to leave it as it was built. The problem with this idea is that now every little piece of trash, weed, grass, etc. that could have simply run through the tube past the impeller and into the tank will be help up at the screen. One piece will turn into two, two into three and so on and so forth and before you know....BLOCKAGE

Again, its a great design/idea but the reality is that it will only work until small particles start to jam up against the screen. I'm speaking from experience and nothing else. I've got a few things that I'm working on to help prevent weeds and crap from being sucked into the pump...........I'll peep you posted.

I too tried that route using many configurations, screen at the top, bottom, inside and out. Each one had similar results, I am back to an open tube.

[RockyRaab]

The cutting board simply lays flat, CP. The spoiler is stronger than I feared, apparently, because it doesn't sag a bit when I lower the 'yak onto it.

[salty pirate]

Thought I would share this fix for the hobie livewell. I have about 2 years on this fix with no problems other than the screen getting clogged once and a while.

The check valve disperses the flow witch helps keep the bait from getting jammed in the corner. Also keeps water + scales from flowing back and getting jammed in the impeller when it gets shut off.

The screen keeps the crud out.