Fishing Bait Tank

Instant Bait Tank

If you want lively baitfish without spending an arm and a leg, you can make one for under $35.
Just get a plastic 55-gallon barrel and wash the interior thoroughly.

Cut the top third of the barrel off. Next, get about four feed of flexible bilgepump hose and a rule 400 12-volt pump or equivalent.

Cut two holes in the top section of the barrel just big enough so the hose will fit snugly, and insert the hose ends.

Suspend the pump 18 inches from the bottom of the barrel. Insert the “outflow” flush, leaving space for the pumped water to spill and aerate as it circulates.

Also, drill two small holes in the cover to accommodate the power wires. A 12-volt battery can provide power for the pump, or the pump can be attached to a power-winch cable.