BixFish

07/25/2024

I regret to announce I’m no longer accepting orders for BixFish products, due to health issues. I’m hoping I’ll be able to recommence order acceptance at some unknown date in the future. If you are a prior customer who needs help, or wants to add to their existing setup, please contact me.

07/24/2023

Website update: for a long time bixfish.com has redirected to jimbixby.com. I finally got the configuraration right. Please update any jimbixby.com bookmarks you might have to bixfish.com instead.

10/20/2022

I'm really happy to announce two things:
(1) my improved website is mostly up and running - see bixfish.com
(2) The BixFish bait tanks are now listed as an accessory on the Scout Inflatables website - thank you Scout!

08/28/2022

A new video demonstrates setting up your BixFish track system at the boat ramp, to get ready to launch. A complex setup can be assembled on your boat from scratch in under 4 minutes.

The BixFish Track system, for Scout and other inflatable boats, is designed for rapid setup when you are going fishing. In this video, I demonstrate the inst...

05/28/2022

I did some testing yesterday of the pontoon mounted transducer, and of Joshua Merrill's idea of putting a 1" pvc pipe under the floor to gain some of the advantages of a Vee hull. Here's the link to the resulting video:

I tested out two ideas for my Scout 365 inflatable boat. One is to put a 1" pvc pipe length of the boat just under the inflatable floor, to create a shallow ...

05/06/2022

One more video: this one is long (too long, at 30 minutes) detailing how to use the BixFish bait tank components I use myself, to make a bait tank. This video details installation of the inlet fitting, outlet fitting, strain relief, and hoses, to ensure a good result without leaks. https://youtu.be/5I8nMeKkQEk. I don't ship completed tanks, so this video is intended for DIYer who wants one and is willing to buy the tank separately (Amazon, PetSmart, etc), and use one or more of my components in making their own tank.

This is a lengthy instructional video showing how to use BixFish components to make an excellent live bait tank using a Vittles Vault 50 pound pet food conta...

04/30/2022

A new YouTube instruction video covering the BixFish Live Bait Tank is now available: https://youtu.be/f4sKFlJpdHY. This video covers installation and use of the tank and the pump. This tank was originally designed for my Scout Inflatables 365, but it can be used on other inflatables and other boats as well. A unique aspect is the transom-mounted pump which operates throughout the boat's speed range and requires no manual priming.

This video describes setup and use of the BixFish bait tank system. Originally developed for Scout Inflatables boats, it can be used on any inflatable. The o...

04/30/2022

I uploaded an instructional video on the BixFish track. It covers installtion of a BixFish Track, originally designed for Scout Inflatables but also can be used with other boats as well. If you buy a BixFish track and can bring the boat to my shop in San Diego, I do installation for free. But if you can't do that, this video shows you how to do it yourself and details the small number of tools you will need.

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04/30/2022

I'm putting together instructional videos for some of the BixFish products. The first one isn't actually about one of my products, but I get inquiries about installing the Atwood Seat Quick Disconnect and the matching seat swivel. This video details the installation of the Quick Disconnect.

This video details how to install an Attwood Quick Disconnect Seat Mt 6 ¼, for use with an Atwood 17720 Seat Swivel, on a Scout Inflatables or other inflatab...

04/23/2022

Transducer bracket now available for Lowrance Splitshot or Bullet transducer. This makes the collection 2 transducers, this one and the Garmin transducers for Striker 4/5 and Echomap 6/7. The brackets are $25. If you want one for a different transducer, message me. If the transducer is for a popular fishfinder, I'll do the design modification for free so I can add that transducer bracket to the catalog.

04/01/2022

Welcome to BixFish. I'm a retired engineer/business exec and have fished all my life. BixFish is about offering products that I design and make for my own use, created from my ideas or from friends that I fish with. These products are made by me, in my garage shop and on my 3D printer. Check out bixfish.com for detailed product information and prices.