BAIT TUBE

[JohnnyCope]

Have you tried to us a small bait hotel?

[Regor]

Never used one, but have read plenty of posts of folks making them.

You may get some replies, but just incase, here's a great old thread, and a real "KISS" tube pic

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/a...php/t-977.html


http://www.bloodydecks.com/gallery/f...2/DSCI0001.JPG

[Chuck D]

I have used one for years and I love it! Mine is just a 1 foot black 1" PVC pipe with caps on the ends. For the caps I drilled multiple holes in each side of the cap. Then I ran a line through each end and one cap hole on each side and attach both ends to each other. When I kayak with it i have a carabener in the front and middle of the kayak so it stays on the side and ensures water flow as the kayak moves. I can store about 5 macks at a time, any more they die. The only drawback to these little wonders is drag when the current is ripping and bait capacity. What I have found is that I end up using the sabiki more often to get fresh bait, however the fresher the bait the more likely you'll get hit so I don't mind. Great tool to have. Hope this helps!

[reefer]

Originally Posted by Chuck D

I have used one for years and I love it! Mine is just a 1 foot black 1" PVC pipe with caps on the ends. For the caps I drilled multiple holes in each side of the cap. Then I ran a line through each end and one cap hole on each side and attach both ends to each other. When I kayak with it i have a carabener in the front and middle of the kayak so it stays on the side and ensures water flow as the kayak moves. I can store about 5 macks at a time, any more they die. The only drawback to these little wonders is drag when the current is ripping and bait capacity. What I have found is that I end up using the sabiki more often to get fresh bait, however the fresher the bait the more likely you'll get hit so I don't mind. Great tool to have. Hope this helps!

I been reading in some site, about using 4" ABS pipe, 1" to 4" big jump. My only worry is the mix size of bait fish, then with a 1" you are limited on what size to hold.

[reefer]

http://photobucket.com/images/bait%20tube/

i found more images about bait tube

[Chuck D]

Originally Posted by reefer

I been reading in some site, about using 4" ABS pipe, 1" to 4" big jump. My only worry is the mix size of bait fish, then with a 1" you are limited on what size to hold.

My Bad, I mean a 2" by 2' piece of PVC. This can hold 95% of the bait you will catch out there. It is rare I get bait that wont fit. They sell these portioned out section of PVC at Home Depot for a couple bucks. Heres a couple pics.

[reefer]

yes, thank you all for the info and picture/video. Never thought about draging the bait behind me. I always thought of holding it on the side of the kayak. I also found this other kool pic or this unit on photo bucket. Now i will stop at my local Home Depot, buy my stuff. An get ready to have bait with me.

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by reefer

yes, thank you all for the info and picture/video. Never thought about draging the bait behind me. I always thought of holding it on the side of the kayak. I also found this other kool pic or this unit on photo bucket. Now i will stop at my local Home Depot, buy my stuff. An get ready to have bait with me.

Cool. I like the design of that one above though it looks kind of heavy.

Show us what you come up with.

Jim