Is a bait tank overkill? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakMedic · 02-16-2012, 08:53 PM

If you fish live bait a tank is very nice. You can build one yourself or buy one from OEX. If you fish bait a lot it becomes a hassle to drag a bait tube.
The majority of all fishermen on this board use bait tanks. So to answer your question, no it us not overkill.

TCS · 02-16-2012, 09:33 PM

If by huntingthebigone you mean a fish, then yes, live bait is good. You can keep bait alive in a bait tube for a while but you have to keep moving and the capacity is low.

TCS · 02-16-2012, 09:48 PM

Sorry 805 I responded to the wrong person. Get the bait tank.

Hunter (The 80's Man) · 02-17-2012, 03:26 AM

Glad you said it. If you want to be taken seriously you got to change that picture. Even if you only catch a goldfish, anything. Take a picture of your kayak . Sorry for the jack. Maybe not to get started, but a good bait tank is invaluable.

Jimmyz123 · 02-17-2012, 06:01 AM

Just keep in mind with the bait tubes you have to drag that around when you paddle, and if you put the bait in the wrong way you will kill your bait. The Easy way is to just get a bait tank and have peace of mind.

echo1er · 02-17-2012, 06:17 AM

bait tube
Remember this fish must be pointed in the was you are paddling so they can breath.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vosj2V0DG8

live well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSD0iX5HHxo (set up)

DIY (DO IT YOURSELF)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E72_aRLuULE

PapaDave · 02-17-2012, 06:46 AM

Get a tank. You can make it or buy, but get a tank.

02-17-2012, 03:26 AM	#4
Hunter (The 80's Man) Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Riverside Posts: 243	Glad you said it. If you want to be taken seriously you got to change that picture. Even if you only catch a goldfish, anything. Take a picture of your kayak . Sorry for the jack. Maybe not to get started, but a good bait tank is invaluable. __________________ What's in YOUR hatch?

02-17-2012, 06:01 AM	#5
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Just keep in mind with the bait tubes you have to drag that around when you paddle, and if you put the bait in the wrong way you will kill your bait. The Easy way is to just get a bait tank and have peace of mind. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

02-16-2012, 08:53 PM	#1
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	If you fish live bait a tank is very nice. You can build one yourself or buy one from OEX. If you fish bait a lot it becomes a hassle to drag a bait tube. The majority of all fishermen on this board use bait tanks. So to answer your question, no it us not overkill.

02-16-2012, 09:33 PM	#2
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	If by huntingthebigone you mean a fish, then yes, live bait is good. You can keep bait alive in a bait tube for a while but you have to keep moving and the capacity is low.

02-16-2012, 09:48 PM	#3
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Sorry 805 I responded to the wrong person. Get the bait tank.

02-17-2012, 06:17 AM	#6
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	bait tube Remember this fish must be pointed in the was you are paddling so they can breath. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vosj2V0DG8 live well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSD0iX5HHxo (set up) DIY (DO IT YOURSELF) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E72_aRLuULE

02-17-2012, 06:46 AM	#7
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Get a tank. You can make it or buy, but get a tank.