Bait Container
Smarter Baiting - Bigger Catches - Lower Costs
What is the Bait Container?
The Bait Container is a timed bait release container built for commercial shellfish fishing. It protects bait from non-target species and harsh marine conditions during the early part of the soak, then releases it at a time you choose - when lobsters and crabs are most likely to feed. Many crews align release with night feeding windows to improve catch consistency while using less bait. In practice, crews often fish with 25% to 50% of their usual bait, reducing bait consumption by an estimated 50% to 75%. For longer soaks, the Bait Container helps keep gear productive without constant rebaiting. By scheduling bait release, you can support multi-day strategies and plan fewer, smarter trips. Built from durable, marine-grade materials and depth rated to 183 metres (100 fathoms), it’s designed for real-world pot fishing in tough conditions.
How It Works
Step 1 - Load the Bait
Place 25% to 50% of your usual bait into the bait bag and insert it into the container.
Step 2 - Close the Bait Container
Rotate shut to protect the bait. Closing the container starts the timer.
Step 3 - Baiting
At the set time, the container opens automatically and releases the bait bag into the pot.
Smarter Rebaiting - Without Leaving the Dock 🦞
With the Bait Saviour Bait Container (a timed bait release container and bait saver container), you can rebait your creel, lobster pot or crab pot remotely with no need to head back out to sea. Simply load the container with bait, close it to start the countdown timer, and it will automatically open at your chosen release time during the soak.
If poor weather, rough seas, or a storm keeps you ashore, you can still keep your gear fishing effectively. Bait stays protected until it’s needed, then releases on schedule so you maintain bait freshness and reduce bait loss even when you can’t get out. The result is longer productive soaks, fewer unnecessary trips offshore, lower fuel use, and improved catch consistency.
Reduce Bait Useage 💰
Traditional fishing often relies on loading pots with bait that gets stripped early by non-target species or breaks down before lobsters and crabs arrive. The Bait Saviour bait saver container changes that by protecting bait during the early soak, then releasing it at the right time.
By controlling when bait becomes available, many crews can fish with just 25% to 50% of their usual bait, cutting bait waste and cost while keeping bait effective when it matters most. Less bait used means lower operating costs, reduced environmental impact, and a more sustainable approach to commercial shellfish fishing without compromising results.
Quick Comparison ✅
Feature | Classic | Connect |
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Built for | Commercial pot fishing | Commercial pot fishing |
Depth capability | Up to 183 m (100 fathoms) | Up to 183 m (100 fathoms) |
Best for | Simple repeatable soaks | Variable tides + long/multi-day soaks |
Change timing after purchase | No | Yes |
Release timing | Preset delay (chosen at purchase) | Programmable schedules |
Classic
Preset timed release - simple and repeatable
Choose your delay at purchase (for example 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours). Close the Bait Container, and it opens automatically after that delay with minute level accuracy. No Hub, Remote, or Portal required.
Best for crews who want a dependable, set-and-forget soak pattern.
Connect
Fully programmable timed release - maximum control
Set exact release times or timed delays with minute-level accuracy, including longer multi-day schedules. Built for crews who want flexibility across tides, weather windows, and long soaks.
Best for crews who regularly change timing and want a smarter system approach.
Why The Bait Container
Smarter Baiting, Built for the Sea
Traditional fishing leaves bait exposed to non-target species, currents and early breakdown, which drives bait loss and reduces catch consistency. The Bait Saviour Bait Container changes that. It’s a timed bait release container and bait saver container built for harsh marine conditions, protecting bait during the early soak and releasing it at the right time. Pressure tested to 183 metres (100 fathoms), it keeps bait secure until the moment lobsters and crabs are most active.
Efficiency That Pays Off
By using just 25% to 50% of your usual bait, this bait protection system can cut bait spend by up to 75% while improving catch consistency. Its robust, saltwater-resistant design is built for commercial fishing vessels, so bait stays protected in real-world conditions. With fewer unnecessary trips and less gear handling, crews can also reduce fuel use by up to 50% depending on operation and strategy, staying focused on fishing rather than constant rebaiting.
Simple Steps, Smarter Results
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Load the bait: Place 25% to 50% of your usual portion inside the bait saver container
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Close the container: Seal it to keep bait protected until release
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Fit to your gear: Mount securely in your lobster pot, crab pot, creel, or other shellfish trap
Once programmed, the container opens automatically at your chosen time. That could be an overnight release for short soaks, or staggered releases that keep pots fishing effectively over longer soaks across several days.
Built for the Future
The Bait Container is more than just a commercial bait container. It’s a smarter, more sustainable way to fish that reduces bait waste, supports more efficient trips, and helps limit unwanted interactions from scavengers drawn to discarded bait. The result is a practical bait loss prevention system that protects margins and supports healthier marine ecosystems, while delivering reliable performance for lobster and crab fishing.
More Than Meets the Pot
Like what you see? Head over to our shop to explore the full range, with detailed product information and pricing. Whether you’re looking for smarter baiting solutions, recovery systems, or accessories, you’ll find everything you need to make your lobster fishing more efficient and cost-effective.
