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

MrM · 06-21-2012, 04:30 PM

Alright, taking a swing at building a bait tank. I enjoy building things, as I'm sure most of you do, too. Here's my progress so far. Let me know what you guys think.

(Sorry about how dark the first two are... My camera sucks.)

JNAST13ST · 06-21-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MrM

Alright, taking a swing at building a bait tank. I enjoy building things, as I'm sure most of you do, too. Here's my progress so far. Let me know what you guys think.

(Sorry about how dark the first two are... My camera sucks.)

Looks good to me just need to do the hard stuff now...plumbing,electrical lol

echo1er · 06-21-2012, 05:14 PM

nice setup can't wait for the finish product

mtnbykr2 · 06-21-2012, 08:01 PM

lookin' like a winner, should be done by tomorrow...

Gigafish · 06-22-2012, 04:38 PM

Wtg

ashmoz · 06-22-2012, 06:07 PM

let me know how much it costs at the end por favor?

Thanks,

MrM · 07-01-2012, 04:43 PM

Alright guys, all finished! Stopped by OEX Sunset and Andy set me up with the plumbing and electrical this afternoon. I got everything finished from the previous stopping point (first post) in a few hours. Fun build. For anyone who enjoys a good project, this is for you.

Tested, and works good! Might take it out tomorrow. I'm feeling sick. *Cough*

Oh, I forgot to snap a few of the drain holes... They are drilled in the back and sides in the indentation in case someone wanted to know!

Iceman · 07-01-2012, 04:46 PM

Looks good Kevin!

maui jim · 07-01-2012, 05:09 PM

Make sure you rinse that pool water out of the system.the clorine will rake havak on you fist run of bait...

MrM · 07-01-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by maui jim

Make sure you rinse that pool water out of the system.the clorine will rake havak on you fist run of bait...

Great call! Thank you.

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Looks good Kevin!

Thank you! You've been a huge help.

JNAST13ST · 07-01-2012, 06:26 PM

Looks like a pro built it good job man, so all together how much $ if u can remember lol

MrM · 07-01-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JNAST13ST

Looks like a pro built it good job man, so all together how much $ if u can remember lol

Thank you! I'm nowhere near a pro... But I'll take the compliment!

As for the price, it was about the same as buying it complete from Andy, a little less. If you shop around, I'm sure you could get a better price on an item here or there, but then you have to shop around. I'm a one-stop-shop kind of guy. Plus, you can't beat the customer service.

PescadorPete · 07-01-2012, 06:49 PM

Since your inlet is on the top, you might want to add one of these near the bottom if you haven't done so already. I dump the 40# of bait tank water before landing.

GregAndrew · 07-01-2012, 07:03 PM

As long as you still have juice in the battery at the end of the day, you can just throw the pump in the tank and disconnect the hose from the inlet to drain the tank. I think the technical term is reversebaitmosis.

DanaPT · 07-01-2012, 07:39 PM

about how much does a battery like that run?

Andy?

Badtaste2k · 07-02-2012, 06:55 AM

Looking good bro! Great work!
I like those rivets with the plastic spreaders. Did you get those at OEX?

Dan

DarthFisherman · 07-02-2012, 01:55 PM

great looking tank! What model pelican case is that? Can't make it out from the pic.

Jimmyz123 · 07-02-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PescadorPete

Since your inlet is on the top, you might want to add one of these near the bottom if you haven't done so already. I dump the 40# of bait tank water before landing.

I agree with this 100% drain the water before trying to land or it could cause you to roll on the way in.

MrM · 07-02-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PescadorPete

Since your inlet is on the top, you might want to add one of these near the bottom if you haven't done so already. I dump the 40# of bait tank water before landing.

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I agree with this 100% drain the water before trying to land or it could cause you to roll on the way in.

I'll have to do that. The yak was noticeably more top heavy w/the tank. Thank you!

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

As long as you still have juice in the battery at the end of the day, you can just throw the pump in the tank and disconnect the hose from the inlet to drain the tank. I think the technical term is reversebaitmosis.

Haha! I like it.

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

about how much does a battery like that run?

Andy?

I believe it was $25

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Originally Posted by Badtaste2k

Looking good bro! Great work!
I like those rivets with the plastic spreaders. Did you get those at OEX?

Dan

Thank you! The rivets came in an extra parts bag when I bought the yak (it was used). But, I am 98.6% sure I saw the same exact rivets in a rigging kit that OEX sells. I would imagine they'd have the rivets by themselves, too. They aren't 100% water proof though, so if you use them make sure to use some Goop, too.

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Originally Posted by DarthFisherman

great looking tank! What model pelican case is that? Can't make it out from the pic.

Thanks! It's a 1060. It fits the extra wiring, switch, and battery like a glove.

DarthFisherman · 07-03-2012, 06:26 AM

So, I am pretty much going to try and copy you to a "T" since your tank setup is legit. Would you mind snapping a close up of your battery box wiring? Of the toggle switch? I have my parts coming in Thursday and really need every advantage since building things is no where near my specialty! Also, are you running a fuse?

Thank you!

06-21-2012, 08:01 PM	#4
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	lookin' like a winner, should be done by tomorrow... __________________

07-01-2012, 04:46 PM	#8
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Looks good Kevin! __________________

07-01-2012, 05:09 PM	#9
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Make sure you rinse that pool water out of the system.the clorine will rake havak on you fist run of bait... __________________

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JNAST13ST Living Da Dream! Join Date: May 2012 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 414	Looks like a pro built it good job man, so all together how much $ if u can remember lol __________________ Don't tread on me

07-01-2012, 06:49 PM	#13
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Igloo drain plug Since your inlet is on the top, you might want to add one of these near the bottom if you haven't done so already. I dump the 40# of bait tank water before landing.

06-21-2012, 05:14 PM	#3
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	nice setup can't wait for the finish product

06-22-2012, 04:38 PM	#5
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 309	Wtg

06-22-2012, 06:07 PM	#6
ashmoz 192.168.0.1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 397	let me know how much it costs at the end por favor? Thanks,

07-01-2012, 07:03 PM	#14
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	As long as you still have juice in the battery at the end of the day, you can just throw the pump in the tank and disconnect the hose from the inlet to drain the tank. I think the technical term is reversebaitmosis.

07-01-2012, 07:39 PM	#15
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	about how much does a battery like that run? Andy?

07-02-2012, 06:55 AM	#16
Badtaste2k Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Pedro Posts: 144	Looking good bro! Great work! I like those rivets with the plastic spreaders. Did you get those at OEX? Dan

07-02-2012, 01:55 PM	#17
DarthFisherman Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 74	great looking tank! What model pelican case is that? Can't make it out from the pic.

07-03-2012, 06:26 AM	#20
DarthFisherman Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 74	So, I am pretty much going to try and copy you to a "T" since your tank setup is legit. Would you mind snapping a close up of your battery box wiring? Of the toggle switch? I have my parts coming in Thursday and really need every advantage since building things is no where near my specialty! Also, are you running a fuse? Thank you!