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I got bored tonight and built a bait cooler. I used a 12qt Igloo Cube. I like that it has a compartment in the lid. I used an atwood 500gph live well pump to keep from adding heat with an aerator during the summer. I also added latch eyes for bungees, an accessory plug with a 3 amp fuse and a picture hanger bracket for the net.
Nice!
That's nice, real nice. Very good job. Thanks for posting.
Fabulous idea! That should keep them minners HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY during those hot days on the water! Thanks for posting. ~~ <*{{{{<<
now that is really cool.....as much as I fish with shiners I should make one of those......thanks for posting....
now that is really cool.....as much as I fish with shiners I should make one of those......thanks for posting....
if you don't mind sharing....
what are these fittings....can I get them at Home Depot or Lowes....
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also, is this flange screwed and siliconed or just siliconed in place....where did you get the aerator...
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With Prefers Shiners Buying all the Shiners and leaving none for us ,,, I am setting up a 30 gal Aquarrium in the storage shed with under gravel filter and the large Recirc pump. I took out an 18 gal aquarium because I lost too many shiners in the small tank... All the Dead minnows were fed to the Chickens --- Chicken Fight !!!!! I like the Cooler for the boat
Wasn't too expensive. Chest was 16.99, 4.99 accessory plug and pump 24.49. My other set up 29.99 aqua life and frabill 8qt bucket 12.99. They cost the same. One good thing is it wont get knocked over. If you make one mount pump on side. Back mount isn't balanced when empty. All it is missing is a cdc decal.
Everything included in kit. Academy. I purchased aquarium silicone and 1-1/8 inch hole saw.Quote:
Originally Posted by prefers shiners
Its 34.99. No wonder it rang up wrong. It was in the wrong spot. I showed the girl and got it for 24.99.
I would like this instead of my aerator bucket for those hot summer weekend trips to toledo bend. Not sure how much it would pull down my battery leaving it circulate overnight???
Very little, if that pump pulls your battery down its time for a new one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grab Da Net
Stopped and picked up another Cube today. I used my frabill aqua off my bucket and some brass fittings I had laying around. Now I am set for front and the rear of the boat. This one wont run your battery down.
Very cool. I want to make one!!!
I also added stainless bimini top strap anchors to both coolers. I picked up a set of recessed hatch handles to put on the front deck of my boat to bungee it within reach.
Hey a styro lined bait bucket is 12.99 and a cooler is 16.99. Its a good up grade.Quote:
Originally Posted by ASHLAND HC
For some darn reason I cannot see the pics that sauté86 posts. But I can see the one prefers shiners posts?????
how in the...what the....you are a talented bunch of folks......
Its an addiction and "Tool Time" thing but you wouldn't know anything about fishing addictions.....lolQuote:
Originally Posted by fishervet
not a thing:RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by saute86
I have no idea why......beyond my tech savvy.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Grab Da Net
went to Academy tonite to look this over......atwood kit $35....cooler $17.....plug $5.........prolly gonna do this but have to think about it.......I like your new one also.....saw that aerator when I was there....
Just hook up your charger. It will out pace the pump. Shouldn't be a problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grab Da Net
found the Atwood kit at Walmart for $30......save $5...
10-4 on hooking up the battery charger. I was just wondering about the times I wouldn't have access to power when making a weekend trip. Rees Guide says the lil pump will not draw the battery down?
You could also add a Livewell timer to it if you are worried about battery drain. It would run 1 minute every 7 minutes.
I wonder if this would work on a 70 qt cooler as a bait well? I have an old wheeled 70qt that serves me no purpose and I could use a place to keep shiners.
Just do the math and you don't have to guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grab Da Net
Very nice bait cooler, I can see this being good for shiners and those who fish saltwater shrimp as well!! Good job!
math??????we r fisherman...we use instinct..u should know all about that......Quote:
Originally Posted by jig rig
I am going to have to put the pump on a timer. After about 4 hours the water raised 15 degrees. I am going to move the pump to my live well on the boat for the trip home and cruising. I used the aerator for 12 hours today and never had to add ice. I pre-chilled the cooler last night with 4 frozen water bottles. At this time the water is 72 degrees. It started at 67 this morning. I have not lost one shiner. The aerator is the way to go. I did keep 8 bass and 3 sacs today. I finally found the sacs and had to go attend to a family emergency.
I'd kind of like to make a live well like that. I'd have to figure out a way to fill it with the lake water though.
Looks very good.Quote:
Originally Posted by saute86
I can,t find this kit online at Acdemy. Do you have a P/N or which Academy did you buy it.
I found it in the store here for $35......found it online at Walmart for $30......see link below...Quote:
Originally Posted by Southern Chuter
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tsunami-50...r-Kit/11071184
I just saw it in Ruston Wall-Mart two days ago
What do I know:dono I can't figure out why someone would need a bait cooler in the first place.nononoQuote:
Originally Posted by fishervet
Did you see the kit or just the pump. I was looking for the kit with the fittings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish on Line