Getting a live bait tank for my kayak

[Kingfish1999]

Hi guys,

Just recently got a job and saving up. Was just wandering what size bait tank could I get without it being to big. Where I will be putting it, it has to be shorter then 45cm long and 32cm wide. Any shops to get them from and the most I will spend is $300

Any help would be great

Cheers Ethan

Edited September 23, 2013 by Ethan13

[Brooker40]

Hey mate goto bcf they have one there now for 189 should be perfect for the yak

Cheers trimo

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[Kingfish1999]

Thanks mate is that the johnson one?

[Brooker40]

thats the one

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[Kingfish1999]

Thanks for that mate will check them out soon as soon as I get the money haha

[Brooker40]

Yeah mate they are perfect size for yak

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[martymonsta]

Does it have to have an electric pump? You've got a few options if it doesn't - PVC bait tube, Plano trolling bucket or a home-made jobbie complete with manual bilge pump.

[Brooker40]

I have an unused live bait esky set up with bilge and hoses just need to get a 25 litre esky I brought it and don't need it

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[sifisho]

Problem with a tank on a yak is that it adds to instability, takes up a bit of precious space and (if its behind you) it can be a little difficult to access. You might want to consider a bait tube instead (its also a hell of a lot cheaper!) - if you google "live bait tube" you might find some ideas on the more specialist kayak fishing websites.

[Guest Aussie007]

Problem with a tank on a yak is that it adds to instability, takes up a bit of precious space and (if its behind you) it can be a little difficult to access. You might want to consider a bait tube instead (its also a hell of a lot cheaper!) - if you google "live bait tube" you might find some ideas on the more specialist kayak fishing websites.

i have never heard of a live bait tube before other than tuna and slimy tubes, the live bait tube looks like a great idea just only if they worked for boats i would use one

[spaners]

i have never heard of a live bait tube before other than tuna and slimy tubes, the live bait tube looks like a great idea just only if they worked for boats i would use one

Why don't you just get some plumbers pipe,glue on a end cap,screw on a cap and drill holes all down the side,tie on a rope,fill with live bait,chuck it overboard and drag behind Yak.

[AI fella]

Hi guys,

Just recently got a job and saving up. Was just wandering what size bait tank could I get without it being to big. Where I will be putting it, it has to be shorter then 45cm long and 32cm wide. Any shops to get them from and the most I will spend is $300

Any help would be great

Cheers Ethan

Mate, get In touch with Stealth Kayaks on their website they have live bait torpedos made from PVC....best money I've spent on my yak!!!!! they are the go!!! bugger paddling around with any more weight than necessary

Cheers

[benm]

I made my own bait tank from a pet food container and bilge pump. Only thing I don't like about a bait tube is that if any of your bait fish are injured and bleeding (i.e from the hook), they are a great shark attractant when offshore.