Trouble keeping bait alive in baitwell

[mick]

I haven't posted pictures yet, but I'll give it a shot.Basically, Kodiak makes a 27 gal tank that is low profile and fits real well under the lean post seat. On the west coast we fish sardines and anchovies. The stock tank at 15 gallons will only hold a half scoop at best. The new 27 gal holds a full scoop with ease. I didn't like the location of the stock tank and the fact that you have to either unscrew the seat cushion or have to flip it up then the lid each time you need a bait. Too much hassle for me.

When the yellowtail are boiling, you need to get busy...

I kept the drain in the stock tank and use it for my ice chest.The stock pump (700gph rule) was rerouted to the new tank and it works fine. My stock tank drains but has no flow. The 27 gallon Kodiak is low enough that when you pull up to the bait barge on a busy morning, you can quickly get the bait in the tank without a hassle. When you need a bait it's easily accessible.

While it may not be the best setup for everyone, it has really worked well for me. Here are some pics.

mick

[Putershark]

Thanks!
I wonder if I could cram and keep alive (very important), 2 slot sized Redfish in it? That does give me an idea though and just might save me from having to sale my 190 Bay and buy that 22 foot Hydra-Sports Bay tunnel hull (sweet) so I could have all the tools I need on hand. This so I can hit some of the Redfish events and stand at least a fighting chance

Would also help (and be much more cost effective) if Triumph would answer some of my E-mail notes on the live well modifications that I have sent, this too see if I could make it larger and work... It is almost like they (Triumph) are not interested in getting any hulls on the water in these events and the marketing it could bring them

Very strange on their part, but thanks for the idea!

[mick]

The 27 gal pro flow tank measures 17 1/2" x 30" x 18 3/4" I'm not sure what your slot limits are, but I think you could fold them softly and get them to fit

On my wish list for Triumph, would be a decent screen on the pickup for the pump. I'm constantly getting Kelp and Eel Grass in the pump. The fact that the pickup sits almost on top of the trailer bunk makes it a tough retrofit. Any thoughts???

mick