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

Willy · 05-26-2013, 06:07 PM

No issues with the fish being unable to swim freely in that tank setup?
I like how you have it rigged, if the little guys can swim around and not get pooped.

I just bought the same container, and have rigged it up so the inflow comes from the top down, and the drain out the bottom. Haven't tested it yet, but I did so to give the fish a chance to swim around like little happy fishes...

chuckt · 05-26-2013, 07:28 PM

Any info on the pump? Who sells it. Is it hand operated? Very good idea, not having to deal with electronics.

Baja_Traveler · 05-26-2013, 08:24 PM

Same setup here, except I changed from using an overflow tube to using dual screened overflows. The bottom elbow has a valve that I can close to double the volume of the bait tank. I don't typically use a deep tank unless I'm keeping fish alive for a weigh-in during a tournament.

05-26-2013, 06:07 PM	#1
Willy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 189	No issues with the fish being unable to swim freely in that tank setup? I like how you have it rigged, if the little guys can swim around and not get pooped. I just bought the same container, and have rigged it up so the inflow comes from the top down, and the drain out the bottom. Haven't tested it yet, but I did so to give the fish a chance to swim around like little happy fishes...

05-26-2013, 07:28 PM	#2
chuckt Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 80	Any info on the pump? Who sells it. Is it hand operated? Very good idea, not having to deal with electronics.

05-26-2013, 08:24 PM	#3
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Same setup here, except I changed from using an overflow tube to using dual screened overflows. The bottom elbow has a valve that I can close to double the volume of the bait tank. I don't typically use a deep tank unless I'm keeping fish alive for a weigh-in during a tournament.