Share Your Innovations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dunegoat · 06-06-2011, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I use the 360 and it works great.

That's what I was thinking. I just picked one up from Ace Hardware for less than $20. Hey, what size/type container are you using? I see everyone using the square/rectangular dog food containers but I like the idea of my bait swimming in circles as opposed to hitting the corners with all those right angles. So I'm going to try out a 3.5 gal bucket with a Gamma lid. Just curious what you're using and any input you may want to share.

Thanks,

Randy

lowprofile · 06-06-2011, 05:51 PM

i didnt make it but its home made. 360gph pump and 3.5gal bucket.

also made a rod holder that goes on the gator hatch.

then i cut the bottom tubes to about 1 3/4" and glued a cap to the underside so it clamps the holder to the hatch then extended the top tubes.
sorry for the cell pic

Dunegoat · 06-06-2011, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowprofile

i didnt make it but its home made. 360gph pump and 3.5gal bucket.

How's that system working for you? What do you use for a lid?

lowprofile · 06-06-2011, 05:59 PM

it has a screw on lid. im not sure where the guy that had it previous to me got it. but heres one that converts a standard bucket.

http://www.vtarmynavy.com/gamma-seal-lid.htm

easier ordering

http://www.amazon.com/Gamma2-Gamma-G...7412107&sr=8-1

and it works great. kept a 16" bass alive for about 2 hours, probably would have made it all day if we hadnt gone in. and also had it full of sardines (about 25) and kept them alive until i put it in the back of my truck. then they all died in minutes. remember 360 gph is 6 gallons a minute. that will recirculate your bucket twice a minute wich is fine. you could even do a 5 or 7gal. they would only fill to about 4 and 5.5 with the drain holes. but a 360 would be fine for all of them.

Dunegoat · 06-06-2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowprofile

it has a screw on lid. im not sure where the guy that had it previous to me got it. but heres one that converts a standard bucket.

http://www.vtarmynavy.com/gamma-seal-lid.htm

That's the lid I bought online today. $8 not bad. I went with a white bucket and lid though to help keep it from absorbing too much heat.

lowprofile · 11-21-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowprofile

also made a rod holder that goes on the gator hatch.

then i cut the bottom tubes to about 1 3/4" and glued a cap to the underside so it clamps the holder to the hatch then extended the top tubes.
sorry for the cell pic

well this didnt work out to well. to much wieght and not enough support for the rods as an outrigger....

so.. i did THIS!

much better and more Lowprofile

Jimmyz123 · 06-06-2011, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunegoat

That's what I was thinking. I just picked one up from Ace Hardware for less than $20. Hey, what size/type container are you using? I see everyone using the square/rectangular dog food containers but I like the idea of my bait swimming in circles as opposed to hitting the corners with all those right angles. So I'm going to try out a 3.5 gal bucket with a Gamma lid. Just curious what you're using and any input you may want to share.

Thanks,

Randy

I picked up a 5 gallon bucket from Home Depot, and got a screw on lid from OEX Mission Bay. I too like the bait swimming in circles that's how they school up in the ocean. I'll photo what I did and post it on here.

bellcon · 08-13-2011, 06:17 PM

After 4 years with the Shimano Bristlol Bay Bag / live well, it was time for a change.

The Shimano bag was great but it was starting to show its age, the plastic liner had gotten a little soft
and would flex and sway if I had to heavy a rod load, the clear lid had dried out and after some modifications the lively Macks were still occasionally able to wiggle their way to freedom.

What I wanted:
A stiff container that would not flex.
A rod holder that would accommodate the larger butts of a jig stick
A simple and secure lid that was easy to open
A portable rig that could be used on any kayak
A tank with a smooth uncluttered interior
and the ability to change the battery and trouble shoot on the water.

I had thought about other containers, ice chest, buckets etc. and I was almost sold on the smaller Vittles Vaults box but decided to go big. I like what I have seen others do with these containers, and just added a few of my own ideas...

I thought long about a thru the hull pump, then a thru the scupper pump.
but decided on the old standard "over the side" pump for simplicity. Then I wanted to be able to remove the pump and hose for transport,
But decided against an exposed plug at the battery. I like the way the pump stores on top of the tank so I don't think transport will be a problem.
Wrapping the hose back into the tank on the Shimano Tank kinked the hose and I was always frustrated with that.

So here you go:

These are the secret fasteners, they are called Connective Cap Nuts, they are made to work with Shoulder Bolts, sometimes called Sex Nuts:

Side View:

Adding the tie down straps, melted a hole in the strap with a soldering iron, bolted thru the rod holder:

Finished strap with hose fitting and wire loom, a continuous length of shrink wrap over the wire harness from the pump into the battery box:

Detail of Pelican battery box install:

Top View, I may look into a round hatch mounted to the lid, so I don't need to "unscrew" the lid all day.

Front View, showing Pelican battery box, water proof switch, and 6V / 10Amp battery:

Back View, used regular rod holders at 4 corners and a 2 inch ABS pipe that I flared with heat gun, then made mounting brackets from a coupler that
I cut in half and slid into position:

Inside View, I got the smooth surface I wanted, I may had a hose to fill the tank from the bottom, I may also add a fitting so I can adjust water level and drain the tank at rear, but for now I wanted to start simple:

In the Trident:

Only took about an hour to build, One visit to Andy to OEX Sunset and one or 2 trips to the hardware store... (BS

)

I like it
I wonder if it will fit in a Hobie some day?

jbaker · 11-23-2013, 08:25 PM

Some Cuda 14 mods.
First I relocated the rocket launchers to behind the seat and in there place installed two flush mounts. I now have 4 rod holders right behind my seat, perfect for 2 setups my net and gaff with the tank well open for fish.

jbaker · 11-23-2013, 08:30 PM

Here's the rear view.

jbaker · 11-23-2013, 08:31 PM

In use. With our landlord issues on the north coast I prefer to keep my catch out of the water as much as possible

jbaker · 11-23-2013, 08:36 PM

Cuda 14 FF and battery set up. And yes I did get some flack for using Hobie through hull fittings from the Jackson guys but they are the best bang for the buck, $15.99 for 2. The transducer is mounted through a scupper under the seat using the Lowrance kit.

08-13-2011, 06:17 PM	#8
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	My New Vittles Vault Bait Tank / Live Well After 4 years with the Shimano Bristlol Bay Bag / live well, it was time for a change. The Shimano bag was great but it was starting to show its age, the plastic liner had gotten a little soft and would flex and sway if I had to heavy a rod load, the clear lid had dried out and after some modifications the lively Macks were still occasionally able to wiggle their way to freedom. What I wanted: A stiff container that would not flex. A rod holder that would accommodate the larger butts of a jig stick A simple and secure lid that was easy to open A portable rig that could be used on any kayak A tank with a smooth uncluttered interior and the ability to change the battery and trouble shoot on the water. I had thought about other containers, ice chest, buckets etc. and I was almost sold on the smaller Vittles Vaults box but decided to go big. I like what I have seen others do with these containers, and just added a few of my own ideas... I thought long about a thru the hull pump, then a thru the scupper pump. but decided on the old standard "over the side" pump for simplicity. Then I wanted to be able to remove the pump and hose for transport, But decided against an exposed plug at the battery. I like the way the pump stores on top of the tank so I don't think transport will be a problem. Wrapping the hose back into the tank on the Shimano Tank kinked the hose and I was always frustrated with that. So here you go: These are the secret fasteners, they are called Connective Cap Nuts, they are made to work with Shoulder Bolts, sometimes called Sex Nuts: Side View: Adding the tie down straps, melted a hole in the strap with a soldering iron, bolted thru the rod holder: Finished strap with hose fitting and wire loom, a continuous length of shrink wrap over the wire harness from the pump into the battery box: Detail of Pelican battery box install: Top View, I may look into a round hatch mounted to the lid, so I don't need to "unscrew" the lid all day. Front View, showing Pelican battery box, water proof switch, and 6V / 10Amp battery: Back View, used regular rod holders at 4 corners and a 2 inch ABS pipe that I flared with heat gun, then made mounting brackets from a coupler that I cut in half and slid into position: Inside View, I got the smooth surface I wanted, I may had a hose to fill the tank from the bottom, I may also add a fitting so I can adjust water level and drain the tank at rear, but for now I wanted to start simple: In the Trident: Only took about an hour to build, One visit to Andy to OEX Sunset and one or 2 trips to the hardware store... (BS ) I like it I wonder if it will fit in a Hobie some day? __________________

06-06-2011, 05:51 PM	#2
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,477	i didnt make it but its home made. 360gph pump and 3.5gal bucket. also made a rod holder that goes on the gator hatch. then i cut the bottom tubes to about 1 3/4" and glued a cap to the underside so it clamps the holder to the hatch then extended the top tubes. sorry for the cell pic

06-06-2011, 05:59 PM	#4
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,477	it has a screw on lid. im not sure where the guy that had it previous to me got it. but heres one that converts a standard bucket. http://www.vtarmynavy.com/gamma-seal-lid.htm easier ordering http://www.amazon.com/Gamma2-Gamma-G...7412107&sr=8-1 and it works great. kept a 16" bass alive for about 2 hours, probably would have made it all day if we hadnt gone in. and also had it full of sardines (about 25) and kept them alive until i put it in the back of my truck. then they all died in minutes. remember 360 gph is 6 gallons a minute. that will recirculate your bucket twice a minute wich is fine. you could even do a 5 or 7gal. they would only fill to about 4 and 5.5 with the drain holes. but a 360 would be fine for all of them.