domino Posted September 12, 2004 Report Posted September 12, 2004 I finished fitting my live bait tank yesterday... very similar to the set-up Adam has used. Details and some pics HERE. Just need to get after them Bass now... before the supply of live eels dries up! Cheers, Alan Quote
Maverick Martin Posted September 12, 2004 Report Posted September 12, 2004 Nice one Alan looks like your bait tank will do the job admirably. You'll have to keep us informed when your site is up dated so we can have a look Martin Quote
Adam F Posted September 12, 2004 Report Posted September 12, 2004 Spot on! Very good Alan! Like the site also - has the beginings of a cracking page. Also - very impressed with the live well set-up! - As you know, havent had a chance to try mine proper yet - hope to soon. Like the washing up bowl idea - may get one meself! Quote
Paul D Posted September 12, 2004 Report Posted September 12, 2004 Alan, Like the pics of the live bait well. I have also made myself one but not quite as classy as yours I have used a container which held pet food and I am not sure how long it will last, but cost me nothing so who cares !!. I haven't fitted a drain plug as it is quite easy to siphon out the water. As the container isn't high enough to drain out without drilling holes through the transom, I have placed it on top of a plastic box ( added benefit of not such a weight of water needed ). The outlet is about 1 -2 inches below the inlet and I used a drain connector which comes with a grid over it - so no escaping eels. As I say, no where near as classy as yours but should work I hope. Quote
domino Posted September 12, 2004 Author Report Posted September 12, 2004 Thanks for the comments guys... the website is just something I put together in couple of hours yesterday and this morning. Now I've started I'll try and develop it into soemthing worth looking at!! Adam - with regard to the washing-up bowl / bait tray... as I put in the write-up it was Quote
Les L. Posted September 12, 2004 Report Posted September 12, 2004 Alan Bait tank looks good - where did u find the bongo ? Why did you decide on the 60 litre size , were you tempted to go any smaller ? Les Quote
domino Posted September 12, 2004 Author Report Posted September 12, 2004 Alan Bait tank looks good - where did u find the bongo ? Why did you decide on the 60 litre size , were you tempted to go any smaller ? Les Les, I bought the bongo (and one for Adam), from an outfit called Smiths, in Coleford, Gloucs. I was able to arrange a trip out that way in the works van!!! Mine was a re-cycled one (spotlessly clean tho') for Quote
Adam F Posted September 13, 2004 Report Posted September 13, 2004 Alan what is the green thingy used as a mesh filter?? Quote
domino Posted September 13, 2004 Author Report Posted September 13, 2004 Alan what is the green thingy used as a mesh filter?? Adam, It's a plastic tub that I the guy I work with gave me... It had some herbal remedy pills in , that he reckons are for his knees... looked like Bob Martins to me!!! The large skin fitting fits nicely in the lid and is clamped between the fitting and the bongo... lots of 5mm holes drilled in the tub and it clips back into the lid... et voila - one strainer. As for Scooby Doo... well that's another story!! Cheers, Alan Quote
Adam F Posted September 14, 2004 Report Posted September 14, 2004 Thanks Alan - good idea. Where did you get the side mounting bracket for the pump from? Is it worth getting one - or would you fabricate something? Will your pump therefore be perminantly attached to the boat? at the moment mine just dangles over the side! Quote
domino Posted September 14, 2004 Author Report Posted September 14, 2004 Thanks Alan - good idea. Where did you get the side mounting bracket for the pump from? Is it worth getting one - or would you fabricate something? Will your pump therefore be perminantly attached to the boat? at the moment mine just dangles over the side! Adam, I got the side mounting bracket from my local chandlery, Quote
Webmistress Posted September 14, 2004 Report Posted September 14, 2004 Talking of nets - if anyone is after a small / medium / large bait net (these are for fish tanks), let me know, I can get them from work with a nice 20% discount!!! Cheers Helen Quote
Adam F Posted September 14, 2004 Report Posted September 14, 2004 Alan, I cant find a side bracket anywhere!! Did you have to order it?? I was thinking of a smaller type bracket where the small base which is fairly flush stays on the transom (and is out of harms way as it only protrudes 1/4") and the main bracket stays on the pump clipping to the bracket when needed. Similar to the way my compass fits on....but havent found this type of clip yet!! Quote
domino Posted September 15, 2004 Author Report Posted September 15, 2004 Alan, I cant find a side bracket anywhere!! Did you have to order it?? I was thinking of a smaller type bracket where the small base which is fairly flush stays on the transom (and is out of harms way as it only protrudes 1/4") and the main bracket stays on the pump clipping to the bracket when needed. Similar to the way my compass fits on....but havent found this type of clip yet!! No, I didnt have to order it... it was sitting on the shelf, next to the pumps. HERE is the bracket with the Rule part no. Rule also do exactly what you're looking for, SEE HERE... but I was unable to find one of these in this country. Quote
Adam F Posted September 15, 2004 Report Posted September 15, 2004 Perfect!!!....I must get hunting, although from looking at the link, it seems they only come with the pump, not as a seperate clip? Quote
domino Posted September 20, 2004 Author Report Posted September 20, 2004 Alan what is the green thingy used as a mesh filter?? Adam, It's a plastic tub that I the guy I work with gave me... It had some herbal remedy pills in , that he reckons are for his knees... looked like Bob Martins to me!!! The large skin fitting fits nicely in the lid and is clamped between the fitting and the bongo... lots of 5mm holes drilled in the tub and it clips back into the lid... et voila - one strainer. As for Scooby Doo... well that's another story!! Cheers, Alan Adam... FYI... Another suitable container for making the strainer has just been given to me by a friend... Aquarian Tropical Fish Food (50g), although due to the profile of the lid it might be better to fit the skin fitting thro' the base of the tub and then re-fit the lid. Cheers, Alan Quote
Adam F Posted September 20, 2004 Report Posted September 20, 2004 Thanks Alan - Just coming to the end of one now - so Ill get driling! Quote
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