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

Fiskadoro · 03-30-2010, 03:41 PM

Here's what I made out of a brute trash can, and a conical trash can lid

Works great! Can't complain. I especially like the cone shape lid as it keeps bait in but is easier to drop bait into. Bait barges love the tank as it's super easy to scoop bait into for the same reason.

That shows the original pump setup but now I've gone to a in the hull..

Completely trouble free since I put it in.. works for me..

Jim

Adam12 · 03-30-2010, 06:14 PM

http://kayakfishinggear.com/baittankhow-to.aspx

shortstack · 03-30-2010, 08:05 PM

Adam post some pics of your's, The hobie tank will work in most kayaks! I have a tarpon 160I, it has a small tankwell but the hobie tank looks like it was made for it!! My tank is feed by a thru hull pump, I pluged the intake hole that the attwood pump fits in and mounted the pump inside the yak. I use a 12volt system, I use an airator style nossle on the intake that is adjustable for the flow.

Here is a pic of my old tank, still a great tank but not as clean as the hobie tank.

I've made a few bait tanks, I've only been kayak fishing for just over a year and I think I've made a new tank every month!! I've finally came up with a setup that will be around for a while. I can't take the credit for the hobie tank mod, Adam modified his first, after seeing it I had to have one. The hobie container has it all, low profile, a great hatch, and has places already for rod holders, so if you think the hobie bait tank is just for hobies think again. You can buy the hobie bait tank parts seperately.

Aquahunter · 03-31-2010, 09:54 AM

Thank you everyone for all your input and have decided to start making the bait tank today. I'm going with the pet tank with new rod holders, 6 volt battery, and some items from the old tank to the new one. I look forward to do the build and will show the finished tank with pictures.

Stoneale · 03-31-2010, 10:08 AM

Hook 1 has a decent write up on how to make your own bait tank:

http://kayakfishinggear.com/riggingy...k-how-tos.aspx

fongman · 03-31-2010, 01:19 PM

I liked the idea of using the stackable vittles vault, but they were too big. Instead, I decided on the larger version of the OEX "ultimate" container. http://www.petguys.com/-769397142300.html
It is rated to hold 30 lbs compared to 15 lbs for the smaller one. At 14 x 14 x 13 tall, it fits perfectly in my Hobie Adventure. The larger size makes it suitable as a livewell or a dry box.

It is self-priming and will not drain when the power is shut off. The fitting attached to the pump was manufactured from a 1/2" pvc male threaded elbow. The pump is connected to a one-way valve (from OEX). To disconnect the pump assembly, a male/female hose connection was added.

The intake is mounted low to oxygenate the bottom of the tank. The fitting was made from a 1/2" female threaded pvc elbow. The outflow is taken from the top.

By angling the outflow tube downwards, the tank will drain itself. I may have to add a drain plug since there isn't enough suction to get all of the water out.

The tank can be used as a livewell by changing the water level height tube. It is stored inside of the tank, using the eyelet bolt and a plastic conduit hanger. On the opposite side, I have storage for the hose-threaded plug which replaces the pump when the tank is used as a dry box.

sandydiego · 03-31-2010, 01:47 PM

I like the way you painted your outriggers orange to match your boat....

03-30-2010, 08:05 PM	#3
shortstack Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 97	Hobie Power, No peddles needed Adam post some pics of your's, The hobie tank will work in most kayaks! I have a tarpon 160I, it has a small tankwell but the hobie tank looks like it was made for it!! My tank is feed by a thru hull pump, I pluged the intake hole that the attwood pump fits in and mounted the pump inside the yak. I use a 12volt system, I use an airator style nossle on the intake that is adjustable for the flow. Here is a pic of my old tank, still a great tank but not as clean as the hobie tank. I've made a few bait tanks, I've only been kayak fishing for just over a year and I think I've made a new tank every month!! I've finally came up with a setup that will be around for a while. I can't take the credit for the hobie tank mod, Adam modified his first, after seeing it I had to have one. The hobie container has it all, low profile, a great hatch, and has places already for rod holders, so if you think the hobie bait tank is just for hobies think again. You can buy the hobie bait tank parts seperately.

03-31-2010, 09:54 AM	#4
Aquahunter Crazy Deaf Cuban Redneck Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Descanso, CA Posts: 158	Thanks! Thank you everyone for all your input and have decided to start making the bait tank today. I'm going with the pet tank with new rod holders, 6 volt battery, and some items from the old tank to the new one. I look forward to do the build and will show the finished tank with pictures.

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03-30-2010, 03:41 PM	#1
Fiskadoro ....... Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,509	Here's what I made out of a brute trash can, and a conical trash can lid Works great! Can't complain. I especially like the cone shape lid as it keeps bait in but is easier to drop bait into. Bait barges love the tank as it's super easy to scoop bait into for the same reason. That shows the original pump setup but now I've gone to a in the hull.. Completely trouble free since I put it in.. works for me.. Jim

03-30-2010, 06:14 PM	#2
Adam12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier Posts: 126	http://kayakfishinggear.com/baittankhow-to.aspx

03-31-2010, 10:08 AM	#5
Stoneale Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 117	Hook 1 has a decent write up on how to make your own bait tank: http://kayakfishinggear.com/riggingy...k-how-tos.aspx

03-31-2010, 01:19 PM	#6
fongman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	I liked the idea of using the stackable vittles vault, but they were too big. Instead, I decided on the larger version of the OEX "ultimate" container. http://www.petguys.com/-769397142300.html It is rated to hold 30 lbs compared to 15 lbs for the smaller one. At 14 x 14 x 13 tall, it fits perfectly in my Hobie Adventure. The larger size makes it suitable as a livewell or a dry box. It is self-priming and will not drain when the power is shut off. The fitting attached to the pump was manufactured from a 1/2" pvc male threaded elbow. The pump is connected to a one-way valve (from OEX). To disconnect the pump assembly, a male/female hose connection was added. The intake is mounted low to oxygenate the bottom of the tank. The fitting was made from a 1/2" female threaded pvc elbow. The outflow is taken from the top. By angling the outflow tube downwards, the tank will drain itself. I may have to add a drain plug since there isn't enough suction to get all of the water out. The tank can be used as a livewell by changing the water level height tube. It is stored inside of the tank, using the eyelet bolt and a plastic conduit hanger. On the opposite side, I have storage for the hose-threaded plug which replaces the pump when the tank is used as a dry box.

03-31-2010, 01:47 PM	#7
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	I like the way you painted your outriggers orange to match your boat....