Kodiak Marine is a division of Tracy International. In 1988 Kodiak introduced its first corrosion resistant bait pump for a local California boat manufacturer. After introducing the first model of bait pump, the model K-2000, Kodiak introduced five smaller bait pumps and in 1991 introduced the first all plastic transom mount bait pump. The KB series of transom mount bait pumps allowed boaters to install a bait pump on their boat without drilling a hole in the bottom of their boat for a thru hull pickup. The Kodiak Redhead thru-hull and transom mount bait pumps soon became the choice for boats under 28 feet that were looking for a pump for there livewell that did not rust and drew low amperage. In 1992 the decision was made to enter the bait live well market. The first place to look