Bait Tank for Tarpon 130 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

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.

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.

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.

you can secure to a padeye with a strap and clip.

I have 3 rod holders on the back

here is how I drain water drill some holes in back.

you can use a water jug spigot for a drain at the end of the day.

bigbarrels · 03-25-2009, 11:14 PM

Chris,

thanks for all the info and pics...looks like a cool setup

Tom

03-24-2009, 05:26 PM	#1
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Bait Tank for Tarpon 130 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

03-25-2009, 06:20 AM	#2
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	I have this kayak, and a 5 gallon bucket style works very good. I will try to post up some close up pics later.

03-25-2009, 08:33 AM	#3
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Thanks for the information and picture.....looks like that bucket fits perfect back there....where is the battery located?

03-25-2009, 08:45 AM	#4
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	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

03-25-2009, 04:05 PM	#5
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	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. 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. you can secure to a padeye with a strap and clip. I have 3 rod holders on the back here is how I drain water drill some holes in back. you can use a water jug spigot for a drain at the end of the day.

03-25-2009, 11:14 PM	#6
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Chris, thanks for all the info and pics...looks like a cool setup Tom