Boating Discussion Thread, bait bag vs bait tank............. in Boats; Which should i go with? I have a 1977 24' Sea Ray that came with the bait bag mounts on ...  | | 
Oct-12-2009, 08:19 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
Name: garrett Vessel: 24ft sea ray Location: N.O.C Job:town drunk
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| bait bag vs bait tank.............
Which should i go with? I have a 1977 24' Sea Ray that came with the bait bag mounts on the transom. I went to purchase a bait bag set up and the salesmen who was a long time fisherman said if there was any way i could fit a bait tank into the boat to go with one because they are far superior for keeping bait alive. The only place i could mount one would be the swim step. I would like to hear what you guys think is the best setup before i make a decision......thanks, here a couple pictures of what the boat looks like. This is not my boat (this one is equip'd much nicer) but the same thing. I believe the guy who owns this one is a bloodydecker; as you can see he has two bags.
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Oct-12-2009, 08:25 PM
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#2 | | Legend in my own mind
Name: Buster Brown Age: 54 Vessel: 28' Silverton "ConSeaMate" Location: Escondido Job:Pissing off the World.....one person at a time!
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Get a tank.....bait does a lot better.......does not get beat up as much.....
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Oct-12-2009, 08:28 PM
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#3 | | Registered User
Name: Jerry Age: 49 Vessel: 19 Proline Sport Location: Menifee Ca Job:Retired Marine/You don't want to know
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Go with a tank.
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Oct-12-2009, 08:30 PM
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#4 | | Where am I?
Name: JMH Age: 45 Vessel: occasionally Location: PB, CA Job:as necessary
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I'd have to agree with salesguy, there is much less [undesired] water movement with fixed tanks thus the bait does not get beat up as bad.
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Oct-12-2009, 08:35 PM
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#5 | | My Best Catch!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Derek Age: 36 Vessel: Crestliner "El Gallo" aka Suerte Location: San Diego,Ca Job:Law Bio: Baja Junkie
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just put a couple of tanks on the swim step...My buddy has a similiar set up and he has a pair of 27 gallon kodiak tanks and they work great
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Oct-12-2009, 09:43 PM
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#6 | | Registered User
Name: garrett Vessel: 24ft sea ray Location: N.O.C Job:town drunk
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thanks guys...............
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Oct-12-2009, 10:27 PM
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#7 | | Registered User
Name: brian Vessel: 20' thompson Location: san diego Job:maintenance
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i never had an issue with bait dying in a bag. it can slosh out though.
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Oct-13-2009, 03:44 PM
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#8 | | Registered User
Name: Matt Vessel: 21' CC PAINFULLY SOLD Location: CARDIFF Job:surfpeddler
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I agree with Derek, Run two smaller tanks on the swim step. I did this on my last boat and worked out great. I ran a Y fitting from the pump and ran it to both tanks. The boat was balanced, and best was that I could either split the bait between tanks for better life, or 1/2 scoop one side and stop and fill up the other with macs.
If you decide to use one big tank and offset it to one side, you might need to use trim tabs (on a 24 I am assuming you have them)
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Oct-13-2009, 06:53 PM
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#9 | | Tour Operator
Name: John Vessel: 32 foot, Ocean Master, Stress Reeliever Location: Quepos, Costa Rica Job:Charter Boat Captain Bio: I run a sportfishing boat in Quepos, Costa Rica
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I just built a swim platform with a tank on the back of my boat and I love it. I can leave some types of bait for up to two weeks and they are still alive. The trick is to not have any holes in the bottom of the live well or the water leaks out when you are on a plan. Here's a picture, I think you can see the live well. It's in the middle of the back.  | |
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Oct-14-2009, 12:35 AM
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#10 | | Registered User
Name: garrett Vessel: 24ft sea ray Location: N.O.C Job:town drunk
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matty.........yes i do have tabs; i was thinking of running one bigger one in the middle, but two smaller ones would probably be better.
sailfish....is your tank mounted below the step?
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Oct-14-2009, 08:56 AM
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#11 | | Registered User
Name: Danny Age: 34 Vessel: 25' 1968 Luhrs Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Job:US Marine helicopter mech
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My buddy had a bag on the back of his sail boat, and the fuckin seagulls would actually sit on the frame and try to catch dines as we were fishing! Provided some entertainment with a slingshot though....
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Oct-14-2009, 04:33 PM
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#12 | | Scumbags
Name: Jim, Mike, & Mark Age: 53 Vessel: 24' Boston Whaler Outrage-Sea Scum Location: Gutter Job:Chief Moron Bio: I fish
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I had a bag setup on one older boat. The side rails were plastic and would constantly break. I hate bait bags. Finally got rid of it and got a Kodiak tank. Better by far. Better flow and no more issues.
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