portable bait tank

[joho5]

i live on a lake in texas where the striper fishing is good. Well I own a bass boat and the livewells in it just dont do well with shad. Shad tend to get to the corners and get the red nose syndrome and die very easilly.

I was just wondering if anyone has built a successful bait tank...I would prefer it to be portable.


thanks

 

[Lion hunter]

Re: portable bait tank

I know nothing about shad, but it would seem that if they get stuck in the corners you need something round. Could you take a piece of lexan or plastic, cut it the hieght of your live well and long enough to to put it inside and form an oval in the square tank. Could be removed easy if needed.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: portable bait tank

there are plenty of premade round live wells, you just set on the deck. off shore guys use them all the time. igloo water cooler, with a pump.

 

[Les Robb]

Re: portable bait tank

http://www.catchnbait.com/keepalive-shad-bait-tanks.htm

Check this site out for many choices. My portable no where near as nice but is round with white cutting board as a cover and worked great with threadfin in Fl. I will post a picture of mine tonight if you like.

 

[joho5]

Re: portable bait tank

yes I would like to see it and maybe the vital things you needed to make it.

thanks

 

[Les Robb]

Re: portable bait tank

Well I took the pictures, but can't find the link I read once on how to post them. None of my normal tricks worked. Maybe Tashdaddy or someone will steer me in right direction.

Thanks in advance

 

[Les Robb]

Re: portable bait tank

If this dosen't work I quit

 

[Les Robb]

Re: portable bait tank

Don't give up go to my posting pics thread I finally figured it out and don't feel like doing any more tonight.

Bye for now