DIY baitwell for anchovies

I bought a DIY baitwell from ncka before, but because it was a rectangular tank, I couldn't keep anchovies alive for very long. I've searched around and found a few designs, but not satisfy any of them. I finally built one from a 10 ga trashcan. Last week I had a chance to test it with almost 1/2 scoop of anchovies. The baitwell allowed the anchovies to swim in a vortex. They seemed very happy. Only a dozen dead after six hours of fishing.

The thing that makes my tank different is that I 3D-printed the rubber gaskets to conform to the contour of the bin on one side, and flat on the other side. (Green gaskets in the video.) This allows the fittings to locked in without warping the bin.

Also, the intake scoop is 3D-printed. I couldn't force myself to buy a Hobie baitwell intake for $12 plus $5 to ship. The one I made probably costs $0.25.

Thanks for looking,
ernest

So awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Very cool!!  For those who want to build without 3dprinting, a uniseal should work well.  I might make a 23 gal for my boat this way!

Very cool!!  For those who want to build without 3dprinting, a uniseal should work well.  I might make a 23 gal for my boat this way!

Of all the uniseal installs I've seen, they only work with pvc pipes. I'm not sure if they work well with threaded fittings. Maybe?

Very cool!!  For those who want to build without 3dprinting, a uniseal should work well.  I might make a 23 gal for my boat this way!

Of all the uniseal installs I've seen, they only work with pvc pipes. I'm not sure if they work well with threaded fittings. Maybe?

They work with internally threaded pipes as long as the outside is smooth. I used them like this with 5 gal buckets to make swirl filters for an aquaponics garden.  This is a really snazzy way to make a round livewell. I was considering the dog food containers but this is a new fave

Looks awesome, Ernest!  You making kits available for the rest of us?   

How much of a pain is it to access when otw though?

Looks awesome, Ernest!  You making kits available for the rest of us?   

You can pedal over to my kayak and get live bait

How much of a pain is it to access when otw though?

It's no different from any livewell. You just turn around and scoop one up.