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Keeping Bunker Alive on Kayak

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Rick67
Rick67FREE2019#1
This is called Da Bag.
Simple design with velcro closure. Weighs next to nothing, and easy to stow under deck. Will keep bunker alive for how long depends on conditions when they were caught, but it does it's job.
Its got room. I fit close to 30 porgy in one.
I recommend this to anyone that snags and uses live bait on the kayak.
It can be cumbersome depending on how many you have in it while in route.
Kayak Fishing Store in NJ has them.Da Bag.webp

An alternative that I use when I go out with full intions to use live bait. Is the home made Bunker Tube.
Easy to make with pvc drain pipe and floor drains. Buoyancy is neutral. I added part of pool noodle to keep it high in water to attach to mooring or let it go if I had to.
It has the same drag full or empty when in tow. Mine is cut just wider than the kayak so I can stow right behind my seat crossways and be easy to grab when ready to use.
Will keep bunker more lively loading them into it in forward direction. Holds around 10 full sized bunker.
Bunker Tube two.webpBunker Tube one.webp
CommodoreOriginal Crew6,088 postsSince 2019
cany
canyMOD2019#2
Thats a great idea 👍👍
AdmiralOriginal Crew40,955 postsSince 2018
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elkfisherFREE2019#3
Da Bag can be used for a chum block also .
Thanks Rick
DeckhandOriginal Crew7 postsSince 2019
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Richee33FREE2019#4
Its a great item and is very effective at keeping bait fish alive for when you really need them.
MateOriginal Crew71 postsSince 2019
wader
waderFREE2019#5
interesting - I always used a floating bait pail over the side on the canoe to hold eels
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,900 postsSince 2018
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Richee33FREE2019#6
That works too its just a little more streamlined for the kayak but people have had really good success with keeping bunker alive with it.
MateOriginal Crew71 postsSince 2019
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richtroxFREE2019#7
I like the idea. I wonder how it'll work for mullet, the bag that is.
MateOriginal Crew74 postsSince 2018
DamnFish
DamnFishFREE2022#8
I'd be worried about hanging anything over the side like that - Don't want to attract a shark
Mate100 postsSince 2021
Old Mud
Old MudFREE2022#9
Great White bait.
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,182 postsSince 2018

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