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bigbarrels
03-24-2009, 05:26 PM
Any suggestions for a bait tank for a Wilderness Tarpon 130? I just bought a tandem in an effort to get my wife and nephews on the water and want to rig it up for fishing. I'm thinking about placing a bait tank behind the front seat so can be reached by both people. The Bristol Bay Shimano set up looks like it may work pretty well if I secure it ....anybody out there have this kayak set up with a bait tank?
Tom
Holy Mackerel
03-25-2009, 06:20 AM
I have this kayak, and a 5 gallon bucket style works very good. I will try to post up some close up pics later.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cmfierro/Fishing%202007/P1010066.jpg
bigbarrels
03-25-2009, 08:33 AM
Thanks for the information and picture.....looks like that bucket fits perfect back there....where is the battery located?
Holy Mackerel
03-25-2009, 08:45 AM
It is a Pelican box bolted onto the bucket, I also have 3 rod holders bolted to the back of the bucket for rod storage... I have to give my friend Grego credit for building this tank!
chris
Holy Mackerel
03-25-2009, 04:05 PM
here are some pics to Grego's "Nemo" tank.
5 gallon bucket, you can see the pvc, it just needs to be flush w/ bottom of kayak, goes through scupper hole.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cmfierro/fish%20misc/P1010015.jpg
atwood pump, you must poor water through it, or unscrew, and "pump" pvc up and down through scupper hole until water spits out. best if pump is turned on. yeah i know how that sounds. :p
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cmfierro/fish%20misc/P1010016.jpg
you can secure to a padeye with a strap and clip.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cmfierro/fish%20misc/P1010017.jpg
I have 3 rod holders on the back
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cmfierro/fish%20misc/P1010018.jpg
here is how I drain water drill some holes in back.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cmfierro/fish%20misc/P1010019.jpg
you can use a water jug spigot for a drain at the end of the day.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cmfierro/fish%20misc/P1010020.jpg
bigbarrels
03-25-2009, 11:14 PM
Chris,
thanks for all the info and pics...looks like a cool setup
Tom
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