Bait Container Classic
Preset timed bait release
What is Classic?
Bait Container Classic is a timed bait release container and bait saver container built for commercial lobster and crab fishing. It protects bait from non-target species and harsh marine conditions during the early part of the soak, then releases bait automatically after a preset delay. Many crews align release with night feeding windows to improve catch consistency while reducing bait loss and cutting bait consumption by an estimated 50% to 75%. Classic is ideal when you want a dependable soak pattern that doesn’t change. Built from durable, marine-grade materials and depth rated to 183 metres (100 fathoms), it’s designed for harsh conditions and reliable performance.
Why Classic?
Classic is for crews who want it simple. No system setup, no programming, and no extra kit. Just choose your delay, close the container, and fish.
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Preset timed release with a delay chosen at purchase
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Simple, repeatable soaks without changing settings
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Protects bait early from non-target species and breakdown
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Helps cut bait spend by keeping bait effective when it matters
How It Works
Step 1 - Load the Bait
Place 25%–50% of your usual bait into the bait ba. Insert the bag into the Bait Container.
Step 2 - Close the Bait Container
Rotate the container shut to protect bait from predators and the environment. Closing the container starts the countdown.
Step 3 - Baiting
After the preset delay, 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.
Simple to use
Classic containers are supplied preset to a delay chosen by you at purchase. That delay is built in, so every soak runs the same predictable pattern.
This is what makes Classic popular for crews who:
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fish consistent grounds and soak durations
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want repeatable results without changing schedules
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prefer a simple product with minimal setup
Built for the sea
Traditional fishing leaves bait exposed early in the soak, so it gets stripped by non-target species or breaks down before lobsters and crabs arrive. Classic protects bait during the early soak, then releases it later - when feeding activity is stronger.
The result:
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Better bait protection early on
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More consistent bait availability later in the soak
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Less bait wasted in the first hours
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A more efficient, more sustainable way to fish
Reduce bait usage
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 and reduced environmental impact, without compromising results.
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Preset timed release delay (chosen at purchase)
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No programming required
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Depth rated to 183 m (100 fathoms)
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Wireless charging
The Bait Bag
Fast Rebaiting - Simple, Clean, Effective
The bait bag is designed to make rebaiting your Bait Saviour Bait Container (bait saver container) quick, clean, and hassle-free. Instead of handling loose bait every time, you remove the used bait bag and slot in a fresh one, reducing mess and cutting down the time and effort needed on deck. Once the new bait bag is in place, close the timed bait release container and it’s ready for the next soak.
For consistent performance in harsh marine conditions, each bait bag includes a tether that keeps the bag positioned correctly inside the bait container during scheduled release. This simple, robust setup helps ensure bait is released where it needs to be, supporting reliable bait availability, reduced bait loss, and improved catch consistency in lobster pots, crab pots, creels, and other shellfish traps.
Mounting your bait container
Direct D-Shape Trap Mount
Designed to directly fit on, Rectangle trap with 2 bungee ties that are supplied by us.
Direct Rectangle Trap Mount
Designed to directly fit on, Rectangle trap with 2 bungee ties that are supplied by us.
Direct WA Batten Mount
Mount the Bait Container on the specially designed adapter plate inside your WA batten traps bait slots. This setup ensures smooth operation in common pot types, allowing the bait to be released without obstruction.
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