Bait Tanks

[ronaultmtd]

I ordered a self-contained, all purpose KFS Ultimate bait tank for kayaks today- decided against going with the Hobie tank and got this one so I could take it with me on vacations and use it out of any rental yak and my Ocean Kayak Prowler...6 volt battery in a mounted Pelican case- 4 gallon working volume- 17X11X11" makes it nice and compact streamlined unit-

[ronaultmtd]

The main reason I wanted this particuliar live well is when I live bait fish, the drag of pulling a bait bucket is really hard to overcome when you leave the launch and head out to fish- especially if you plan to slow troll live bait- I like the idea of a modular system that is completely self contained- you take it out when you don't want to fish live bait and slip it in when you do-and it fits all standard kayak tank wells- the price isn't cheap but it isn't as expensive as the Hobie live well, either-about $90 less expensive-

[CB kayak 02]

Could you post the link to it?

[ronaultmtd]

Sure
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...it-Tank/Detail

[Memory Maker]

I think Redfish made 1 ........ the plans were on one of the webstes ...... good snag

[Pinch]

Built that kit except i put the tank inside a milkcrate and mounted the battery to the crate. I painted it orange and yellow. I also added a folding light to the battery box with a seperate switch for on and off.

Here are a few pics of how i set it up:

[mmanolis2001]

I thru one together last year. I only used it several times last year due to the bait size situation at the bridge last year. It worked well though and the battery lasted thru 2 trips on one charge.

Writeup here.
http://www.snaggedline.com/showthread.php?t=1236

[mytmouse]

Looks sweet, but thats too steep for my shallow pockets! LOL I've thought about building one, but haven't had the time.

[ronaultmtd]

When you figure the materials, pump, battery, switches, wiring and the labor to build it, I think the price is fair- its about the price of a good fishing reel- but a bait tank isn't essential to any fishing boat- just nice to have, especially if you plan to fish live bait a lot-

[DOGFISH]

Even though I don't live line that much, I plan on getting a Hobie live well for the new boat. If I don't use it that much in Maryland, I will when going to Florida. I agree, a live well is not essential to a fishing kayak, but it is really nice to have.

[surfdog]

Looks sweet, but thats too steep for my shallow pockets! LOL I've thought about building one, but haven't had the time.

you and me too. very nice unit though. i dont mind dragging my minnow bucket or just put it behind my seat while moving around

[mytmouse]

Yeah a bait tank surely isn't a neccesity, but I'm sure it's great on those long days on the water. But I don't fish with live bait that often either, so me and my Frabil have been making it! LOL However, if I had a bait tank, I am sure I would fish with live bait more often!

[Memory Maker]

Yeah a bait tank surely isn't a neccesity, but I'm sure it's great on those long days on the water. But I don't fish with live bait that often either, so me and my Frabil have been making it! LOL However, if I had a bait tank, I am sure I would fish with live bait more often!

........ don't count on it ......... got a Hobie Livewell for my birthday and had to get a replacement because the battery compartment was broken ....... got it back in August and still haven't used it. Spot were too big last summer and I was still traveling alot ......... will use it this year though ........

[tufnik]

Nice bait tank. I'm with MTYM. It's a bit pricey for me too. I'll stick with Frabil, cutbait and lures. If I get skunked too often and I don't get the big ones, then maybe it's bait tank time.

[OBX_RAT]

I’m in the process of building a live bait tank on the cheep, will post prices and pics in the coming weeks.