New Shimano Bristol Bay Bait Tanks - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Hobie-Pedaller · 11-06-2007, 10:10 PM

do u have any pics of the tank ?

AYS · 11-07-2007, 08:57 AM

The tank can be seen here:

http://fish.shimano.com/catalog/fish...=1194458225139

esdees · 11-07-2007, 01:47 PM

The tank is working well for me. I just need new batteries and maybe a timer.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 11-07-2007, 03:38 PM

I put one of the timer switches on mine and I am 50/50 on how I feel about it. I get better battery life and can carry a much smaller battery. The down side is that I can't seem to carry as much bait and have it live.
So for most people that don't need to stuff their bait tank like me, I would say go for it. IF you do really like to carry a lot of bait you might think twice. Now if they will make a switch that is say 1-1 meaning on 50% of the time off 50% I think it would work better. Right now I think it is on for 7 off for 14.
Just for reference I used to put two dozen some times more bait in my tank and not one would die. That is not the case with the timer switch.

potto · 11-07-2007, 09:06 PM

I don't know the timer switch you are referring to, but the one I had broke. It wasn't waterproof. All it took was one spill and the $35 timer no longer works. Ouch!

What annoys me about the timer is when it starts up after being quiet for a while. I jump in my seat every time. It gets annoying really quick.

I do like the waterproofness of their new switches. I might have to go get one.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 11-08-2007, 06:17 AM

I have the switch from AYS and it is top notch quality, waterproof and quiet. My only issue is the interval.

AYS · 11-08-2007, 09:08 AM

The timer switches that you can add for the 35.00 are the ones that we make here at AYS. They are 100% waterproof and carry a 1 year waranty.

kareem korn · 11-08-2007, 10:36 AM

I'm still using a 5 gal bucket, with $5 in parts and a used bildge pump. Still works great. If I ever loose my battery or need to keep biiiig bait, I use the tube. Seems like kayakers are making it more complicated that it should be.

wbrewski · 11-08-2007, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by potto

I don't know the timer switch you are referring to, but the one I had broke. It wasn't waterproof. All it took was one spill and the $35 timer no longer works. Ouch!

What annoys me about the timer is when it starts up after being quiet for a while. I jump in my seat every time. It gets annoying really quick.

I do like the waterproofness of their new switches. I might have to go get one.

Just use a rubber or two around the switch, Mine has been wet a couple of times and no damage. The switch I am talking about.

potto · 11-08-2007, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbrewski

Just use a rubber or two around the switch, Mine has been wet a couple of times and no damage. The switch I am talking about.

I read on Cabela's website. A person wrote a "review" on a switch. He said he used the 3500(?) Goop around the switch........Novel idea.

11-06-2007, 10:10 PM	#1
Hobie-Pedaller Fish On !!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 194	do u have any pics of the tank ? __________________ Hobie Kayaks: Use Your Legs to Pedal.... Use Your Arms to Fish !! Kayak Fishing is a DRUG.... and I'm addicted !!

11-07-2007, 08:57 AM	#2
AYS Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kearny Mesa Posts: 21	The tank can be seen here: http://fish.shimano.com/catalog/fish...=1194458225139 __________________ 7914 Ronson Rd "G" San Diego, CA 92111 (858)715-4669 10am-6pm Monday- Friday

11-07-2007, 03:38 PM	#4
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	I put one of the timer switches on mine and I am 50/50 on how I feel about it. I get better battery life and can carry a much smaller battery. The down side is that I can't seem to carry as much bait and have it live. So for most people that don't need to stuff their bait tank like me, I would say go for it. IF you do really like to carry a lot of bait you might think twice. Now if they will make a switch that is say 1-1 meaning on 50% of the time off 50% I think it would work better. Right now I think it is on for 7 off for 14. Just for reference I used to put two dozen some times more bait in my tank and not one would die. That is not the case with the timer switch. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

11-08-2007, 06:17 AM	#6
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	I have the switch from AYS and it is top notch quality, waterproof and quiet. My only issue is the interval. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

11-08-2007, 09:08 AM	#7
AYS Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kearny Mesa Posts: 21	The timer switches that you can add for the 35.00 are the ones that we make here at AYS. They are 100% waterproof and carry a 1 year waranty. __________________ 7914 Ronson Rd "G" San Diego, CA 92111 (858)715-4669 10am-6pm Monday- Friday

11-07-2007, 01:47 PM	#3
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	The tank is working well for me. I just need new batteries and maybe a timer.

11-07-2007, 09:06 PM	#5
potto Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 61	I don't know the timer switch you are referring to, but the one I had broke. It wasn't waterproof. All it took was one spill and the $35 timer no longer works. Ouch! What annoys me about the timer is when it starts up after being quiet for a while. I jump in my seat every time. It gets annoying really quick. I do like the waterproofness of their new switches. I might have to go get one.

11-08-2007, 10:36 AM	#8
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	Bait tank I'm still using a 5 gal bucket, with $5 in parts and a used bildge pump. Still works great. If I ever loose my battery or need to keep biiiig bait, I use the tube. Seems like kayakers are making it more complicated that it should be.