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[NaH20DIVER]

Contemplating making a livewell from scratch, I decided to go the simple route and make a bait bullet out of ABS pipe (works better than PVC). All from Home Depot for $10.

1 4" ABS pipe
2 4" ABS shower grates
Bottle of Marine Goop
10' rope to tie off

I gooped the back end shut.
Used a drill bit to make holes through the other end and shower grate together, so I can run a slipknot through the holes to open and close bait bullet.

It works great, my bait stayed plenty active for hours in there. and not too much drag since the shower grates are flush with pipe.

Can anyone share their ideas on how to make a sliding door? Would be much easier to grab a bait.

[old_rookie]

Originally Posted by NaH20DIVER

Contemplating making a livewell from scratch, I decided to go the simple route and make a bait bullet out of ABS pipe (works better than PVC). All from Home Depot for $10.

1 4" ABS pipe
2 4" ABS shower grates
Bottle of Marine Goop
10' rope to tie off

I gooped the back end shut.
Used a drill bit to make holes through the other end and shower grate together, so I can run a slipknot through the holes to open and close bait bullet.

It works great, my bait stayed plenty active for hours in there. and not too much drag since the shower grates are flush with pipe.

Can anyone share their ideas on how to make a sliding door? Would be much easier to grab a bait.

Suggest drilling holes along the tube to allow water in and out faster - haven't done tests if that increases drag or not.

[Rocketfish]

What do you think of this? looks like it could be used in conjunction with that trolley system maybe? I wonder if the wet chord will mess up the leash.

http://www.wideopenspaces.com/diy-in...ble-dog-leash/