Boat slip bait pen build

Figure I'd get this up here so I'd build it.  Accountability stuff...

PVC, hardware cloth, lid...I have no idea where to start but I'll look at some pics and I do wonder if any of y'all have done this...maybe as large as a larger garbage can...

I’ll trade you photos for a little boat slip access 

I'll hook you up as much as is available da Koji brah!

Possibly in conjunction w/ some wire mesh on the inside or something to deter them harbor seals? Them sea lions tear right through the cast nets to get at a couple shiners at times

https://baitbaskets.com/products/bait-pens/fishing-live-bait-pen-4x2x2/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIprXomOSr9gIVyR6tBh1czAOcEAQYASABEgKX_vD_BwE

This plastic 55g drum idea seems like it can work if you are generous with your openings. they have screw tops already too https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/bait-receiver-pen.687473/

Possibly in conjunction w/ some wire mesh on the inside or something to deter them harbor seals? Them sea lions tear right through the cast nets to get at a couple shiners at times

https://baitbaskets.com/products/bait-pens/fishing-live-bait-pen-4x2x2/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIprXomOSr9gIVyR6tBh1czAOcEAQYASABEgKX_vD_BwE

The whole container is vinyl coated wire mesh…

This plastic 55g drum idea seems like it can work if you are generous with your openings. they have screw tops already too https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/bait-receiver-pen.687473/

Yes, still on the table.  Fish cannot swim so well in the narrower cylindrical shapes.  They have to last up to a week ideally…

This plastic 55g drum idea seems like it can work if you are generous with your openings. they have screw tops already too https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/bait-receiver-pen.687473/

Yes, still on the table.  Fish cannot swim so well in the narrower cylindrical shapes.  They have to last up to a week ideally…

Ig you have room get an old rain water barrel. some are like 5' diameter and 6' deep. would be epic

This plastic 55g drum idea seems like it can work if you are generous with your openings. they have screw tops already too https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/bait-receiver-pen.687473/

Yes, still on the table.  Fish cannot swim so well in the narrower cylindrical shapes.  They have to last up to a week ideally…

Ig you have room get an old rain water barrel. some are like 5' diameter and 6' deep. would be epic

Yes sir!  Fishemotion’s link has a good option, hope this endeavor doesn’t cost as much as buying one…

I’ve seen 2 issues to be the most problematic, thought I’d share if not already known.
1.)When drilling holes or creating perforations on a 55 gal drum, sharp plastic edges on the inside causes damage to the fish. These are caused by drill bits or saw blades and should be minimized or smoothed.
2.)Seals and Sea Lions love to harass bait in these pens, especially by blowing bubbles underneath. Folks I’ve seen most successful avoid holes in the bottom of the pen.
Hope this helps someone

I’ve seen 2 issues to be the most problematic, thought I’d share if not already known.
1.)When drilling holes or creating perforations on a 55 gal drum, sharp plastic edges on the inside causes damage to the fish. These are caused by drill bits or saw blades and should be minimized or smoothed.
2.)Seals and Sea Lions love to harass bait in these pens, especially by blowing bubbles underneath. Folks I’ve seen most successful avoid holes in the bottom of the pen.
Hope this helps someone

Yes, I can imagine the sea lions taunting my little friends to the death.  Maybe I’ll put no holes in the bottom, and if I drill in a different system, it might be super tedious to file off all jagged edges, thank you…

I’ve seen 2 issues to be the most problematic, thought I’d share if not already known.
1.)When drilling holes or creating perforations on a 55 gal drum, sharp plastic edges on the inside causes damage to the fish. These are caused by drill bits or saw blades and should be minimized or smoothed.
2.)Seals and Sea Lions love to harass bait in these pens, especially by blowing bubbles underneath. Folks I’ve seen most successful avoid holes in the bottom of the pen.
Hope this helps someone

Yes, I can imagine the sea lions taunting my little friends to the death.  Maybe I’ll put no holes in the bottom, and if I drill in a different system, it might be super tedious to file off all jagged edges, thank you…

Maybe a cheapo soldering iron and melting the slots in could be a way around the sharps.  deffo an outside job lol

Why not just run an orbital with 80/100 grit after the holes are drilled.  Smooth it out.

Drill the barrel from the inside out - the little sharp edges will be on the outside then.

Cheers,
Brad

You gonna let me know where Eddie’s Bait Shop is at? Is there an Honor system?