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Why You SHOULD Have a Bait Tank and How I Made Mine!

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You should have a bait tank for many reasons. They save time for important things like watching the Cubs play, thinking about why chairs are called chairs, and of course fishing! Here's how I made mine!
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@teammosin9999 2 года назад

I like it when you show how you make/set up your gear. I love to do little projects like this. Very cool. We have cats. Those Tidy Cat boxes are useful for so many things. I have many, many that i have repurposed for many different things!

@countylineoutdoors1724 6 лет назад

Nice setup! I like the tiny cat box! Definitely “River Certified” when you can reuse garbage from the river/water that somebody litter in the first place! 👍

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Thank you! I couldn't agree more!

@callahanmcdaniel5055 4 года назад

Hey spencer, just curious if this current set up stinks up the garage at all?? Wanna build a similar system either in my garage or basement but not if it stinks lol

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Not that I notice, but I keep it aired out and windows up a lot. I think the recirculating water helps a lot with that.

@thecatdaddyexperience1222 6 лет назад

I figured today would be as good a day as any to watch all of your videos again. Oh how I love fishing and your channel. Take care my friend.

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

Just saw this comment. Sorry I never got back to ya. Hope the fish are treating you good!

@EatnLunch 6 лет назад

That looks like something a small town science teacher would knock together. I like it, and am jealous of it.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

EatnLunch Fishing what can I say, I try my best to live up to other people's expectations! We need to fish again someday.

@EatnLunch 6 лет назад

Someday could be any day. I’m fixin to go grab some crappies then try for some flatties and channels here shortly.

@Johnhays08 3 года назад

Can't wait to get my house soon so I can put one of these in. Im sure my wife will love it 😂.

@RiverCertified 3 года назад

Haha update me on how the story unfolds😆

@ExplorishingAdventures 2 года назад

We have a small outside pond that we built a very similar filter system for. Obviously I hadn’t seen your video yet but I got my ideas from SC Fish Keeping. Actually did start it off with the plan of it being a bait tank but without being able to keep it indoors temperature regulation, more so here in NC, keeping the water cool enough for shiners, was almost impossible. So it became a goldfish pond. lol

@kateandgeraldsmith2711 5 лет назад

Great idea for ur bait tank. I use a 55 gal. Plastic barrel cut in half. In my garage it gets so hot! I can't keep my blue gills alive much more than a couple of days. I even use an additive in my water.

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

That's what I used to have. Never had issues with bait dying very often tho. Do you run a filter tho? They make a difference

@kateandgeraldsmith2711 5 лет назад

Yes , I need to upgrade the one I have now. I know of a guy who turned a flat deep freezer in to an awsome live well. He's never lost bait.

@MasterLordProAngler 3 года назад

Absolutely flawless

@MJMPOutdoors 4 года назад

Love the video. It's given me an idea of wanting one now. Especially with this covid-19 going on and not being able to find bait anywhere

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Plus its a good project when you're stuck at home. Glad you enjoyed the video man!

@tomb9420 3 года назад

Hey I noticed that when ever I put small shiners in my tank that they actually get bigger after a few month of feeding them dog food.

@sawyerh.2799 6 лет назад

Nice man! I use to have one made out of a deep freezer, but ended up just not using it may have to start one up again. Some times it's good to have one like after the rain where I'm at some times after the rain the bait that I'm trying to catch just does not want to bite. Great video!

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Sawyer H. Agreed, catching bait after it rains is tough! As always, really appreciate you watching!

@sawyerh.2799 6 лет назад

River Certified I try to watch every video even if I don't see it till two days later. Lol. I'm already getting ready for my homemade bait tank!

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Sawyer H. Thanks man! Hope the tank treats you well!

@mybestlifeoutdoors7077 4 года назад

Oh that's nifty... I'm gonna have to set one up for crawfish

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Do it!

@DonnyAngler Год назад

So just an FYI, based off my research of filters. Activated carbon adsorbs a number of dissolved contaminants such as chloramine and chlorine, tannins (which color the water), and phenols (which cause odors). It will help keep aquarium water from turning yellow over time. It is important to understand that there are several important toxins that activated carbon does not remove. Most notably, it does not remove ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate. Therefore, it does not aid in toxin removal during the initial aquarium setup. Water changes or other methods must be used to address elevated ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate levels.

@gregtrent5068 3 года назад

Cool setup!

@RiverCertified 3 года назад

Thanks man!

@JustinsFishinFetish 6 лет назад

Nice set up.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Justin's Fishin Fetish thanks man! It was definitely a work in progress for a long time.

@vbarranch4424 4 года назад

Been using lava rock works well but thank you gonna use sotchbrite pads as well got a 200 gal. Rock in bucket with the pump. A4inch 4ft section of pvc with rock inside as well supended above tank also going to use your pvc idea for the cover before your patent kicks in lol

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Haha all those ideas are yours. Call it open source information 😁

@davidmoser5444 6 лет назад

Love this idea. 👍🏻

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Really glad I could help give you some ideas! Thanks for watching David!

@wilh.7485 4 года назад

Love the videos keep it up, I thought of getting on the RU-vid scene

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Thanks Wil! Do it man!

@Vonklink6741 6 лет назад

Yeah I slapped a bait tank together last summer and didn’t filter it. Just aerated it. Didn’t work out, unless you’re into killin perfectly good flathead bait. So if I’m gonna keep Let’s say a couple dozen chubs/gills alive for whatever length of time, how often would I need to change out the filtration media? Go Cubs Go!

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Vonklink6741 I never change the media. I scoop a bucket of water out of the tank and rinse out the media in the bucket. Don't hide it off cuz that'll kill your beneficial bacteria. Go Cubs!

@dallylama4013 3 года назад

How do you go about water changes and cleaning the filtration media and how often? Thanks in advance just recently made a similar bait tank.

@williams201029 Год назад

Nice thanks I will be making me one straight to the point...

@kateandgeraldsmith2711 4 года назад

Hey pal, I have a bait tank. Not as cool as urs. My biggest problem is I can't keep the water cool enough. My garage isn't finished and gets hot inside. Is there a better way that u can think of? Thx man!

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I'm in the same boat and don't have many issues. I think the filtration helps a lot.

@Kandranos 4 года назад

Do you feed your baitfish and if so what do you feed them?

@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058 3 года назад

you can feed them goldfish flakes they do jus fine with it that's what I feed mine.

@tomb9420 3 года назад

I feed my crushed up dog food . Sometimes i will chop up dead crickets or worms too, but careful not to over feed them because they will die

@NickolasGreenOutdoors 6 лет назад

Cool

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Nickolas Green Outdoors glad you enjoyed it!

@thatcherwalker3781 3 года назад

InstaBlaster...

@davidbalderston2751 4 года назад

All of that surface area provides places for that "beneficial bacteria" to live on! nice job.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Yessir. Glad you enjoyed it!

@FishingWithJBT 4 года назад

Just what i needed to see brother 👊,how about water temp? Im wondering if i make one and keep it in the shade in my yard the water will get too warm and cause them to die?

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

I'm not sure how much water temp matters, at least for sunfish, bullheads, and bluegills. That tank gets freaking hot and they usually do just fine.

@ryanharrod1155 6 лет назад

Ok. Maybe I will grab some of them. Soon u will have a bait shop 👍🏻

@edbrown3047 2 года назад

So simple and effective!. I've been overthinking mine to the point I havnt finished it lol. I'm gonna do it this way. Do you have a problem with keeping bait cool? or do you just use it up fast enough to not worry about it? Also, do you use better bait in your tank or just in your portable bait cooler?

@RiverCertified 2 года назад

The water does get pretty hot in the summer, but they don't seem to mind. I lose 1-5 baits a week, but I think that's pretty standard even in commercial tanks. Yep, I put better bait in everything. Hope that helps!

@edbrown3047 2 года назад

@@RiverCertified yep..helps a ton..thanks!

@kentyancey3455 Год назад

I would have water going in bottom hits rock then filters ,clean over flow at top ,then could backwash

@rat4spd 6 лет назад

That filter is pretty much what I made for a salt water aquarium when I was overseas about 20 years ago. They work great.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

rat4spd I'm sure this one isn't as refined but so far it is getting the job done. Thanks for watching!

@rat4spd 6 лет назад

Well, mine was made with a rubbermaid tote, elevated like yours, with a drip pan. Wasn't pretty, but got the job done like yours.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

rat4spd getting the job done is all that really matters!

@davidvanwinkle5648 5 лет назад

What size or type of aireator pump did you use??? And thank you for all your info

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

I like the marine metal hush bubbles. Does well on batteries. Thanks for watching!

@davidvanwinkle5648 5 лет назад

@@RiverCertified thank you for your response.!!!!! I'll definitely give it a try

@roberttrivette7310 2 года назад

I was curious if/what you feed them? Just commercial flakes like goldfish or something else?

@RiverCertified 2 года назад

I don't feed them. It makes the water gross and they aren't in there long enough for it to be a problem.

@belacp923 3 года назад

Just setup a deep freeze tank today. Did you use anything to first establish the beneficial bacteria?

@RiverCertified 3 года назад

Nice! I start with 10-20 creek chubs (a fish that doesn't muck up the water too bad), and they get it started. I never take every fish out of the tank either.

@belacp923 3 года назад

Next question, do you run it all 24/7?

@davidvanwinkle5648 4 года назад

How often do you rinse or change out the charcoal filter.. this one looks super simple an very effective.. thank you for sharing

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Maybe twice a year. They pretty much sustain themselves once the beneficial bacteria get going.

@davidvanwinkle5648 4 года назад

@@RiverCertified ok awesome.!!!!!! That makes it even simpler lol..

@davidvanwinkle5648 4 года назад

Next question.. sorry lol... did you fill it from your spigot an just run it for awhile before dumping your bait in

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

@@davidvanwinkle5648 nope, I treat it with the stuff in this video. The link to it is in the video description 😁 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-f7wTcGIctvE.html

@davidvanwinkle5648 4 года назад

Ok thank you for all your help

@Bigbenfishing 3 года назад

how long did you wait until the 5200 cure before you put water and fish?

@donwise1614 3 года назад

What do you feed your bullheads while they are in your bait tank?

@homegrownoutdooradventures2568 5 лет назад

So does the free tank just gravity feed back into the bait tank?

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

You got it! Hope that helps!

@jimkasak4300 6 лет назад

Spencer do you have any issues with water temp? Very creative design. Now I wish I didn't give a buddy of mine my old tank like that.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Jim Kasak fingers crossed, I haven't in the last year and a half, but I do worry about it when it gets hot. I'll make modifications down the road if I have to. Hope the video gives you some good ideas!

@jimkasak4300 6 лет назад

Yeah I just set up an old 20 gallon fish tank with a filter to try. I had a trough like yours but gave it to a buddy. He currently is using it as a doggie pool I may have to convince him it has a better function.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Jim Kasak best of luck! I'm cheering for you!

@EliteBassStickFishing 6 лет назад

💯💪👊LET'S GO!!!

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

I will try!

@Lm701 5 лет назад

Is it worth it really though? How much in electricity does that pump use? Probably spending just as much on electricity as you do on bait.

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

I've thought about that, but at a buck a bait and going through approximately 3000 baits a year, it's the best decision for me. I guess you just have to evaluate your position.

@Lm701 5 лет назад

@@RiverCertified Yeah it definitely depends on how often you fish and how much bait you use. Sounds like a great use of electricity for you. Plus if you catch your own bait like I've seen in a few of your videos they're natural and worth much more and good to keep alive.

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

My thoughts exactly. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch!

@tomb9420 3 года назад

Im been using an old boat mold to keep my fish in. Im been wondering how i can get the water more clear in it.

@mahoney1138 6 лет назад

Do you think a bilge pump would work the same way as your pond pump, and be more durable, without having to go through a charcoal box? Or is the charcoal for ammonia removal a necessity with bait fish? Thanks, great video

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

The pond pump is basically a bilge pump that you plug into an outlet. The filter isn't completely necessary, but the charcoal and beneficial bacteria remove ammonia and the gravel and scotch bright pads remove dirt and gunk. Not necessary, but you will have to change the water more often.

@thecatdaddyexperience1222 6 лет назад

I really need a filter for mine. I got the same 95 gallon tank. But I really need a filter. Dang do i. That’s next year’s project. Well. That’s this winters project

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Cat Daddy Fishin a filter makes life a lot better. Do it!

@thecatdaddyexperience1222 6 лет назад

River Certified I def will. But it’s going to be in the winter. To much fishing to do lol. I’ve looked at a million ways to do a filter and I still dont know what to pick. I like yours. Especially since it’s for the same size as mine.

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Cat Daddy Fishin good call on the fishing. Hope the video helps once you get to working on it!

@callahanmcdaniel5055 5 лет назад

How often do you change out/clean the filter supplies? (Scotch brite etc)

@callahanmcdaniel5055 5 лет назад

PS this rules your work is my inspiration

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Sorry for the late reply man! I usually rinse it out in water from the tank (no chlorine) about once every 4-6 weeks. If I have bullheads, every 2-3 weeks. Thanks for watching!

@ErreZ24 6 лет назад

Cubs👍

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

El De La R yessir! Thanks for watching!

@calvinmabry2143 4 года назад

I know you said you use better bait in a three pound jar to treat your water. There are several of those to choose from. Could you please be a little more specific about you use please. I enjoy your videos. I've not had good luck treating my city water. Thank you and best wishes.

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

No problem man. This is what I use to treat my tap water. Hope it helps! amzn.to/3eB1KL7

@calvinmabry2143 4 года назад

@@RiverCertified Thanks a million. I will give it a try. Best wishes

@tjgatica24 2 года назад

u made me want a bait tank and ive made one 250 gallon

@aaronmindrup9587 2 года назад

how do you keep your water cool ? my garage gets very hot in the summer time so a little worried that it will get to hot for them and they will die . i am planning on doing same set up my pump does 1600gph and same 100gal tank as you thank you for the help i fish the Missouri up in omaha nebraska

@RiverCertified 2 года назад

I don't do anything and they do fine. They're only in it for a week or 2 max usually though

@aaronmindrup9587 2 года назад

@@RiverCertified ok thank you not sure if i can use mine that fast sometimes i cant get out that much , i wish i could but i cant , do you feed them at all ? i will be keeping bullhead as well

@jacobmartins4698 2 года назад

how do you keep the water cool enough to keep them alive?

@RiverCertified 2 года назад

It gets hot but they still do pretty good

@Foust74 5 лет назад

I had a setup similar to yours but was moving and had to sell it

@RiverCertified 5 лет назад

That's a bummer man! When I have to move I plan on using it to haul a bunch of my fishing stuff and coolers in haha.

@ryanharrod1155 6 лет назад

How long do they stay alive and how often do u feed them

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Ryan Harrod I've kept them for a month or so. I feed them no more than once a week or the water gets dirty. Thanks for watching!

@ryanharrod1155 6 лет назад

Ok cool. Seems like a easy set up. Do u just throw a couple worms in there or something. Once a week. Seriously thinking about building one. 👍🏻

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Ryan Harrod that would probably work. I use shrimp pellets

@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors 6 лет назад

Right on man. If you can get sand point or well water the bait lasts forever. Just a tip

@RiverCertified 6 лет назад

Riverbendlongbows Outdoors thanks dude! I usually just use treated tap water.

@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors 6 лет назад

River Certified yep👍

@angelasheppard7197 3 года назад

Im curious about the bait carrier you have. Whats on the top of it and also it looks like it os solar powered

@RiverCertified 3 года назад

It's a prototype im testing. Hopefully will be out soon!

@angelasheppard7197 3 года назад

@@RiverCertified Cool beans.👍

@notacopnotacop1120 3 года назад

Looks like an away day

@wilh.7485 4 года назад

You should get activated carbon bags they’d work better

@RiverCertified 4 года назад

Do they make big ones? I'm always up for trying new stuff. Thanks for watching!

@wilh.7485 4 года назад

They do, go to an aquarium shop. They also sell net pouches so you can use what ever kind of carbon you want. The best to use is activated coconut carbon