Here are some pics of a homemade livewell I made. Cooler was $12 at Walmart and all the other accessories cost around $30.
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How well does this work? I'm looking to make something for the summer to hold spot and pinfish in.Hobie Local Fishing Team - Backyard Boats
Locations in Annapolis, MD and Woodbridge, VA
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Originally posted by Redfish12 View PostHow well does this work? I'm looking to make something for the summer to hold spot and pinfish in.
it works good for spot. i used this setup for 2yrs. the only problem is that its kinda small so if you have to many fish in there they start dying. this year im gonna buy the hobie livewell.Hobie Revolution 13
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Wow that is a big upgrade! I'm going to try to make something similar to what you have first and see how much use I get out of it. Thanks for the detailed plans!Hobie Local Fishing Team - Backyard Boats
Locations in Annapolis, MD and Woodbridge, VA
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they sell the same pump that is used in the hobie livewells for lke 15 bux at walmart. get that, a cooler that fits in behind you and some rubber tubing and you can make a livewell the circulates water, either fromt he side of the kayak or through the scopper holessigpic
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That was the plan I was going to go with, cooler + bilge pump + tubing = livewell. Do spot need a circular tank? I know certain species of fish die a lot easier in square tanks (shad), but I don't think that will matter for mud minnows, spot, or pinfish right?
I am considering trying to come up with some sort of kayatank to fit in the rod pod, but I'm not sure I want to give up that access. I'll probably just put it in the tankwell.Hobie Local Fishing Team - Backyard Boats
Locations in Annapolis, MD and Woodbridge, VA
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remember 1 gallon of water weighs 8.8 lbs so a 10 gal. tank is 88 lbs plus the weight of the tank and pump. i'll keep useing my old minnow bucket.
i was talking with Atlantaking and he is making one out of a pet food container that has a water tight lid and could hold 8 gallons. like to see that when its done.
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I think it's better to use a fuse just to be safe... I go depthfinder to fuse to battery, and I plan on attaching the pump to the same fuse.Hobie Local Fishing Team - Backyard Boats
Locations in Annapolis, MD and Woodbridge, VA
https://www.backyardboats.com/
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