Insulated Bait Bucket

[Uncle Al]

here's what I use got them both for $1 at a garage sale

[eriksat1]

The problem I find with the Styrofoam liners that go inside a 5 gallon bucket is they leak a little bit and the Styrofoam starts to floats up eventually leaving little water inside where the minnows are, a tight lid is a must.

[GoldenGraham]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I think I will look at getting one of those circular jugs! Its really interesting to see what others are using and whats good and not so good, thanks everyone.

[Damn Yankee]

Frabill makes two nice insulated bait buckets, one with an aerator and one without.  The nice thing about these is the bucket is plastic and has the foam insulation inside so it's protected.

Without the aerator at Walmart for $9.96

https://www.walmart.com/ip/8-qt-Foam-Bait-Bucket/50163553

With the aerator at Walmart for S20.96:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Frabill-Dual-Bait-Bucket-with-Clip-on-Aerator-and-Storage-Compartment-Built-in-the-Lid/51048949

Frabill / Walmart has a new insulated bait bucket with the aerator built into the lid. It's called the Frabill Dual Bait Bucket.
The Engel units (13 or 19 quarts) are nice but a bit pricey and the interior is a dark grey which makes seeing shiners very difficult.
For a large group the Igloo 5 gallon is a nice option. It has a lift off top and it can double as a seat.

[bean counter]

Just picked this up at Target $12

2 gallons, with a screw on lid, thought I'd try it..

Seems like the perfect size for me..

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I tried this style - threads froze up and couldn't get the lid off - just when the crappie came thru 

[Ice Scratcher]

I tried this style - threads froze up and couldn't get the lid off - just when the crappie came thru 

If that does happen to me, I'll be able to get the lid off once, once...

Then I'll move back to my wire cage styrofoam bucket in a five gallon bucket..

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[bean counter]

LOL, that's exactly what I did    The lid no fit no more...

[Ice Scratcher]

LOL, that's exactly what I did    The lid no fit no more...

Lol live and learn.. Maybe I'll try to coat the threads with turtle wax or silicone spray?

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[Spider1]

I use the small square coleman. The round one is ok but if it freezes on you then you are stuck until you can thaw it out.

[Tbone9]

Try Vaseline on the threads or on bucket lids. Works every time.

[filetandrelease]

Rapala now has a floating aerator , which saves tubes sticking out and hanging a battery pack on the side   

[Ice Scratcher]

Try Vaseline on the threads or on bucket lids. Works every time.

Thanks, I'll try it..

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