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

drseiler · 09-11-2012, 02:14 PM

Hello all, My question is:
What is the minimum gallons in the holding area you can have in a bait tank? is it 2 gal or 4 gal? any info would be much appreciated.

ful-rac · 09-11-2012, 03:15 PM

I guess it depends on the size of the container you use. More water if it is bigger and less if it is smaller. What did you have in mind to use for your container?

TEAMFISH · 09-11-2012, 03:24 PM

It's all going to matter on the flow of you pump and the quantity and size of your bait. 20 dines' aren't the same as 20 macs'

Yakin · 09-11-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TEAMFISH

It's all going to matter on the flow of you pump and the quantity and size of your bait. 20 dines' aren't the same as 20 macs'

X2 on this being said!
I am running a 360 bilg with an adjustable pressure gage to either keep the level higher then my outflow to keep the water as fresh as it can and a on off switch.
my tank can hold 4 gallons or a little more then 6 and when it is holding 6 gallons it weighs your ass back so much!

wiredantz · 09-11-2012, 06:10 PM

i use a 5 gallon bucket.... when you have 5 gallon in the back it feels like your pulling tony in his pa 14. so 3-4 galls is good

drseiler · 09-12-2012, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

I guess it depends on the size of the container you use. More water if it is bigger and less if it is smaller. What did you have in mind to use for your container?

I was thinking of using a round water cooler like the kind you see on the side lines of a sports game. just only around 2- 4 gal. not the big ones(if it will work with the flow.) I think I might have to go the 5 gal bucket rout. I was thinking of a 4 gal with using only 3 gal in it due to the weight added to the yak.

Thank you all for your input. Any info on correct flow and size helps me.

jorluivil · 09-12-2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by drseiler

I was thinking of using a round water cooler like the kind you see on the side lines of a sports game. just only around 2- 4 gal. not the big ones(if it will work with the flow.) I think I might have to go the 5 gal bucket rout. I was thinking of a 4 gal with using only 3 gal in it due to the weight added to the yak.

Thank you all for your input. Any info on correct flow and size helps me.

Save your money and just use a paint bucket or one of those dog food containers.

OutdoorAdvntr · 09-12-2012, 07:24 AM

just curious.. have you guys tried to use a mesh bait basket? that way, it doesn't put weight on your yak? thanks, this will also informational to me

StinkyMatt · 09-12-2012, 07:48 AM

No weight but major drag.

Your choice.

mtnbykr2 · 09-12-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

No weight but major drag.

Your choice.

That and it can become "dog" food right quick...

Biggameaddict · 09-12-2012, 09:32 AM

Not to thread jack but how many gallons would you need to carry 15-20 sardines in the 5-6 inch range?

jruiz · 09-12-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by drseiler

I was thinking of using a round water cooler like the kind you see on the side lines of a sports game. just only around 2- 4 gal. not the big ones(if it will work with the flow.) I think I might have to go the 5 gal bucket rout. I was thinking of a 4 gal with using only 3 gal in it due to the weight added to the yak.

Thank you all for your input. Any info on correct flow and size helps me.

Don't those coolers have insulation? May not be something you want to deal with when you are plumbing it.

jorluivil · 09-12-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jruiz

Don't those coolers have insulation? May not be something you want to deal with when you are plumbing it.

That's why I suggested a bucket or container. You're not trying to keep beer cold, or are you?

ful-rac · 09-12-2012, 11:10 AM

If you want to make your own bait tank I would go with something like this, it's made out of a pet food container and works very well. If you don't want to build it yourself and want to just buy one....you can too from KFS. Alot of guys use this or something similar to this for their bait tank. If you have a hobie, the hobie bait tank seems to work good as well.

The mesh bait bag works well for squid, and if you want to travel light. Not so sure how it would work for fin bait...haven't tried it but, I don't think It would work well.....try it and let everyone know.

As far as pumps standard pumps from attwood or rule seem to be the most popular. 6v batteries are definitely recommended, over 12v, or 12v with a timer will work too.

drseiler · 09-12-2012, 01:39 PM

Not trying to keep anything cold. Just though that container might work. I have seen the ultimate bait tank. Also don't really want to spend 200 bucks on it either but might end up doing so. Thank you all for the feedback.

09-11-2012, 02:14 PM	#1
drseiler Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 30	Bait tank question Hello all, My question is: What is the minimum gallons in the holding area you can have in a bait tank? is it 2 gal or 4 gal? any info would be much appreciated.

09-11-2012, 03:15 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I guess it depends on the size of the container you use. More water if it is bigger and less if it is smaller. What did you have in mind to use for your container? __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-11-2012, 06:10 PM	#5
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	i use a 5 gallon bucket.... when you have 5 gallon in the back it feels like your pulling tony in his pa 14. so 3-4 galls is good __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

09-12-2012, 11:10 AM	#14
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	If you want to make your own bait tank I would go with something like this, it's made out of a pet food container and works very well. If you don't want to build it yourself and want to just buy one....you can too from KFS. Alot of guys use this or something similar to this for their bait tank. If you have a hobie, the hobie bait tank seems to work good as well. The mesh bait bag works well for squid, and if you want to travel light. Not so sure how it would work for fin bait...haven't tried it but, I don't think It would work well.....try it and let everyone know. As far as pumps standard pumps from attwood or rule seem to be the most popular. 6v batteries are definitely recommended, over 12v, or 12v with a timer will work too. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-11-2012, 03:24 PM	#3
TEAMFISH Team Kayak Obesessions Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 256	It's all going to matter on the flow of you pump and the quantity and size of your bait. 20 dines' aren't the same as 20 macs'

09-12-2012, 07:24 AM	#8
OutdoorAdvntr Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: RC Posts: 71	just curious.. have you guys tried to use a mesh bait basket? that way, it doesn't put weight on your yak? thanks, this will also informational to me

09-12-2012, 07:48 AM	#9
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	No weight but major drag. Your choice.

09-12-2012, 09:32 AM	#11
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Not to thread jack but how many gallons would you need to carry 15-20 sardines in the 5-6 inch range?

09-12-2012, 01:39 PM	#15
drseiler Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 30	Not trying to keep anything cold. Just though that container might work. I have seen the ultimate bait tank. Also don't really want to spend 200 bucks on it either but might end up doing so. Thank you all for the feedback.