Custom Bait tank - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Aquahunter · 03-31-2010, 09:54 AM

Thank you everyone for all your input and have decided to start making the bait tank today. I'm going with the pet tank with new rod holders, 6 volt battery, and some items from the old tank to the new one. I look forward to do the build and will show the finished tank with pictures.

Stoneale · 03-31-2010, 10:08 AM

Hook 1 has a decent write up on how to make your own bait tank:

http://kayakfishinggear.com/riggingy...k-how-tos.aspx

fongman · 03-31-2010, 01:19 PM

I liked the idea of using the stackable vittles vault, but they were too big. Instead, I decided on the larger version of the OEX "ultimate" container. http://www.petguys.com/-769397142300.html
It is rated to hold 30 lbs compared to 15 lbs for the smaller one. At 14 x 14 x 13 tall, it fits perfectly in my Hobie Adventure. The larger size makes it suitable as a livewell or a dry box.

It is self-priming and will not drain when the power is shut off. The fitting attached to the pump was manufactured from a 1/2" pvc male threaded elbow. The pump is connected to a one-way valve (from OEX). To disconnect the pump assembly, a male/female hose connection was added.

The intake is mounted low to oxygenate the bottom of the tank. The fitting was made from a 1/2" female threaded pvc elbow. The outflow is taken from the top.

By angling the outflow tube downwards, the tank will drain itself. I may have to add a drain plug since there isn't enough suction to get all of the water out.

The tank can be used as a livewell by changing the water level height tube. It is stored inside of the tank, using the eyelet bolt and a plastic conduit hanger. On the opposite side, I have storage for the hose-threaded plug which replaces the pump when the tank is used as a dry box.

sandydiego · 03-31-2010, 01:47 PM

I like the way you painted your outriggers orange to match your boat....

fongman · 03-31-2010, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandydiego

I like the way you painted your outriggers orange to match your boat....

Hopefully, a couple coats of polyurethane will keep them looking purty!

sandydiego · 03-31-2010, 04:18 PM

FYI - Wet sanding them with 2000 will help the poly bond with the pvc pipe.

sandydiego · 03-31-2010, 04:19 PM

I'll know you you are if I see you on the water. That's fur sure.

03-31-2010, 09:54 AM	#1
Aquahunter Crazy Deaf Cuban Redneck Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Descanso, CA Posts: 158	Thanks! Thank you everyone for all your input and have decided to start making the bait tank today. I'm going with the pet tank with new rod holders, 6 volt battery, and some items from the old tank to the new one. I look forward to do the build and will show the finished tank with pictures.

03-31-2010, 10:08 AM	#2
Stoneale Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 117	Hook 1 has a decent write up on how to make your own bait tank: http://kayakfishinggear.com/riggingy...k-how-tos.aspx

03-31-2010, 01:19 PM	#3
fongman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	I liked the idea of using the stackable vittles vault, but they were too big. Instead, I decided on the larger version of the OEX "ultimate" container. http://www.petguys.com/-769397142300.html It is rated to hold 30 lbs compared to 15 lbs for the smaller one. At 14 x 14 x 13 tall, it fits perfectly in my Hobie Adventure. The larger size makes it suitable as a livewell or a dry box. It is self-priming and will not drain when the power is shut off. The fitting attached to the pump was manufactured from a 1/2" pvc male threaded elbow. The pump is connected to a one-way valve (from OEX). To disconnect the pump assembly, a male/female hose connection was added. The intake is mounted low to oxygenate the bottom of the tank. The fitting was made from a 1/2" female threaded pvc elbow. The outflow is taken from the top. By angling the outflow tube downwards, the tank will drain itself. I may have to add a drain plug since there isn't enough suction to get all of the water out. The tank can be used as a livewell by changing the water level height tube. It is stored inside of the tank, using the eyelet bolt and a plastic conduit hanger. On the opposite side, I have storage for the hose-threaded plug which replaces the pump when the tank is used as a dry box.

03-31-2010, 01:47 PM	#4
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	I like the way you painted your outriggers orange to match your boat....

03-31-2010, 04:18 PM	#6
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	FYI - Wet sanding them with 2000 will help the poly bond with the pvc pipe.

03-31-2010, 04:19 PM	#7
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	I'll know you you are if I see you on the water. That's fur sure.