bait tank drag - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

warrior · 08-18-2012, 10:08 AM

Is the drag really that noticeable when you throw the pump over from your bait tank? I need to break down and get my tank, but I'm still deciding between a Hobie or just making one. When I bought my outback it came with one of the dog kittle food containers already mounted with rod holders, so my cost would be less that at least.

Thanks,

Dirty Curti · 08-18-2012, 12:21 PM

We did the bucket for my son and he had no problem with the drag but keeping the pump in the water and not skirting the top is proving to be a challenge.

lowprofile · 08-18-2012, 12:24 PM

you tend to use your right arm more when its in the water...

taggermike · 08-18-2012, 12:43 PM

I used the over the side pump for years and was never bothered by the drag. You do need to set the hose length so the pump can stay in the water when your moving. Mike

MrM · 08-18-2012, 03:18 PM

Want to borrow mine and try it out? We live two streets away from each other if I remember right. Say the word and I'll charge up the battery for you.

bubblehide · 08-18-2012, 04:25 PM

I never throw my pump over the side, it's always in the hull.

jorluivil · 08-18-2012, 04:30 PM

Before I had my Hobie I had a OK Prowler Big Game with the pump hanging over the side, never really noticed any drag. I'm sure there was some drag but it wasn't enough to make me think twice about moving the pump.

seriola_killer · 08-18-2012, 04:54 PM

All this talk about drag makes me want to say "Haaaaaaaaaaaaaay"

Speaking of which, whatever happened to HTBO?

fsuindustries · 08-18-2012, 08:05 PM

I have a OS Scrambler and it's a little noticeable but nothing major. When your in open water you will not even know its there!

echo1er · 08-18-2012, 08:24 PM

it didn't drag when I had the over side pump. But going through the kelp was my big thing.

CheapPelican · 08-18-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by warrior

Is the drag really that noticeable when you throw the pump over from your bait tank? I need to break down and get my tank, but I'm still deciding between a Hobie or just making one. When I bought my outback it came with one of the dog kittle food containers already mounted with rod holders, so my cost would be less that at least.

Thanks,

Ive been peddling and using a Hobie Livewell (scupper pickup) for ther past several months. I took my old bait tank (over the side) out with me today. The drag is very evident, especially when moving faster than cruzing speed. I never noticed any drag when I used to paddle. Just spoiled now I guess.

I have a hard time remembering to set the pump back in the water after I exit the kelp. Picking kelp, eel grass, and trash bags off the pump sucks too. Also becomes another thing for your line to get wrapped around.

Have you ever used a hobie livewell? I like the size but there are way too many things inside that can beat up your bait. I say build you own scupper pickup tank for 1/3 of the price.

ericko · 08-18-2012, 10:00 PM

I would just make it you have the expensive part and if you decide to get a hobie livewell sell the one you made.... plus santa is on his way in a few months..

warrior · 08-18-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MrM

Want to borrow mine and try it out? We live two streets away from each other if I remember right. Say the word and I'll charge up the battery for you.

Thanks so much for the offer, I sent a PM

Poxy Boggards · 08-18-2012, 10:03 PM

I have an over the side home made bait tank, and I do not notice any issues with drag in the water. I had a guy warn me off of the hobie live wells. He stated that there is no way to unblock the pump if a pice of kelp or trash gets caught in the intake. He had modified his hobie well to a hang over the side. I have never used a hobe tank, so can't really speak to how well the work, but I am pleased with how well my home made tank works.

08-18-2012, 10:08 AM	#1
warrior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 99	bait tank drag Is the drag really that noticeable when you throw the pump over from your bait tank? I need to break down and get my tank, but I'm still deciding between a Hobie or just making one. When I bought my outback it came with one of the dog kittle food containers already mounted with rod holders, so my cost would be less that at least. Thanks, __________________ With a prayer in my mouth I dashed unarmed through a line of soldiers my clothes were cut to pieces my horse was wounded but I was not hurt, as I reached the door of my lodge my wife handed me my rifle saying "here's your gun...fight" The great Chief Joseph

08-18-2012, 12:21 PM	#2
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	We did the bucket for my son and he had no problem with the drag but keeping the pump in the water and not skirting the top is proving to be a challenge. __________________

08-18-2012, 12:24 PM	#3
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,477	you tend to use your right arm more when its in the water... __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

08-18-2012, 03:18 PM	#5
MrM Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Matrix Posts: 643	Want to borrow mine and try it out? We live two streets away from each other if I remember right. Say the word and I'll charge up the battery for you. __________________ -Kevin

08-18-2012, 04:30 PM	#7
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Before I had my Hobie I had a OK Prowler Big Game with the pump hanging over the side, never really noticed any drag. I'm sure there was some drag but it wasn't enough to make me think twice about moving the pump. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

08-18-2012, 12:43 PM	#4
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I used the over the side pump for years and was never bothered by the drag. You do need to set the hose length so the pump can stay in the water when your moving. Mike

08-18-2012, 04:25 PM	#6
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	I never throw my pump over the side, it's always in the hull.

08-18-2012, 04:54 PM	#8
seriola_killer Sled Peddler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bonita, Ca. Posts: 236	All this talk about drag makes me want to say "Haaaaaaaaaaaaaay" Speaking of which, whatever happened to HTBO? __________________ Jerry Moore Need a car or truck to yaul your yak? Ring me up. (619)988-3325

08-18-2012, 08:05 PM	#9
fsuindustries Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oceanside Posts: 69	I have a OS Scrambler and it's a little noticeable but nothing major. When your in open water you will not even know its there!

08-18-2012, 08:24 PM	#10
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	it didn't drag when I had the over side pump. But going through the kelp was my big thing.

08-18-2012, 10:00 PM	#12
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	I would just make it you have the expensive part and if you decide to get a hobie livewell sell the one you made.... plus santa is on his way in a few months..

08-18-2012, 10:03 PM	#14
Poxy Boggards Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 146	I have an over the side home made bait tank, and I do not notice any issues with drag in the water. I had a guy warn me off of the hobie live wells. He stated that there is no way to unblock the pump if a pice of kelp or trash gets caught in the intake. He had modified his hobie well to a hang over the side. I have never used a hobe tank, so can't really speak to how well the work, but I am pleased with how well my home made tank works.