Baiter's Box
 

I wanted to have a decent size Bait Box that would keep pre-rigged baits, chum blocks & cut bait fresh for use during a tourney or for a few days without taking up too much room in the boat. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] Now, everyone knows you can't mix your bait with your sandwiches unless your Barnacle Bill or Sinbad [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] Anyway I checked into those commercially sold brands and was shocked at their prices [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] plus they were too large. http://www.meltontackle.com/shopping...oduct_id=10091

So I decided to construct my own:

• (1) Igloo 50qt 5-Day Cooler

• (1) Cutting Board 12" X 18"

• (2) Pad eyes & (1) 10" Bungee Cord To hang Used Rigs

• (1) 12" Stainless Steel Bar-B-Que Veggie Tray

You'll notice I added a piece of black Starboard behind the main snap latch and extended it fully. This prevents the plastic latch from cracking at the seam and breaking in a short period of time. Total Cost about $55.00 [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

I can hold a couple dozen rigged baits, a couple boxes of chum, a baggie of pre cut bait chucks, ice and a sandwich for Ikan [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Hey Capt. Brad -->Notice those Frenzies [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

[image] http://www.theboatzone.com/gallery/CSteele/baitbox1 [/image]


[image] http://www.theboatzone.com/gallery/CSteele/baitbox2 [/image]

[image] http://www.theboatzone.com/gallery/CSteele/Baitbo3_2
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and you wonder why Ikan gets green about five minutes after the "bait box sandwich"?! [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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Looking forward to trying another "bait box sandwich" on Tuesday! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

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Capt. Chuck,
Nice work. i also didn't want to spend the coin on the Baiters Box. I have a Icey-Tek 70 long with a stainless steel tray. Keeps the bally nice and cold.
I would suggest a piece of the nonskid rubber mat, keeps the baits from sliding and bruising.
Tight lines.
Capt. JW [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

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Blue Lipped Mullet Sandwhich ? That coolness keeps the lettuce crisp! Don't get those Frenzie's too COOL !You'll need a bigger Box than that for the Fish's !
Scream'n Reels!
Great Idea.I like dat' [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]