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Preset timed release

Bait Container

One complete setup. Your container, its own control box and annual releases.

Protect a bait bag during the early soak, then release it automatically into your lobster or crab pot at the time you choose. We programme your fixed delay before delivery. The same countdown starts each time the container is closed.

Container£37.99

Plus a £114.40 annual release pack. A dedicated control box is included at £0. Complete setup: £152.39 per container.

Choose your release delay

Enter your own delay, or work it out with the helper below.

Whole hours or half days, e.g. 79 hours or 3.5 days.

Hours round to the nearest whole hour. Days round to the nearest half day (0.5 days = 12 hours). Maximum 30 days. The countdown starts each time you close the container.

Help me choose

Plan your usual routine. Repeat on any day.

Optional
2 days later
23:00
Night-time guideNight opening recommended

Lobsters are nocturnal and generally more active at night. Opening after sunset makes fresh bait available for your target species.

Slide in 1-hour steps. Day/night colours are a guide. Check local sunset below if needed.

Longer delays
Check this opens after sunset

Optional. Checks the helper’s suggested delay across your fishing season. This does not change your delay.

Local times: Change

Choose a nearby port to check sunrise and sunset across your season.

The same delay starts every time you close it. Use your actual closing time, including time before deployment. The timer does not track sunset automatically.

Longer delays include fewer releases. Each annual pack remains £114.40 per control box, valid for 12 months (52-week fishing year).

12-month manufacturer warranty. Loss and damage caused by mishandling are excluded.

See how the Bait Container works

Your order

What's in the box?

A straightforward list of what's supplied with this item. Quantities in your basket are per item.

One wireless charger is supplied for every five Bait Containers ordered. Extra chargers are available separately.

  1. 01Inner and outer case
  2. 02One control box per container, included with its annual release pack
  3. 03Annual release credits for your selected delay, valid for 12 months
  4. 04Reusable bait bag
  5. 05Instruction / user manual

The details

At a glance.

The key product details at a glance.

Delay
Any chosen time in hours or days, up to 30 days
Accuracy
Within one minute over 30 days
Battery
Up to four months, wireless charging
Depth
Up to 183 m / 100 fathoms

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Answers on deck

Frequently asked questions.

Questions we hear from working crews about this product.

How does the pricing work?

The Bait Container costs £37.99. Each container needs its own control box, supplied free at £0 when you buy a year’s release credits for £114.40. The annual credit pack always costs £114.40, whatever your delay. Longer delays include fewer releases at a higher equivalent cost per release. For example, 260 releases at 44p each and 130 releases at 88p each both cost £114.40. The 3-day allowance is 104 releases, equivalent to £1.10 each, and the 5-day allowance is 52 releases, equivalent to £2.20 each. Credits are valid for 12 months. Other allowances are calculated automatically using the existing five-day, 52-week fishing-year model.

Does each container need its own control box?

Yes. Every Bait Container set includes one dedicated control box and its own annual release pack. Ordering five sets includes five containers, five control boxes and five annual release packs. You do not need to add a replacement control box separately.

What is the Bait Container?

A timed bait-release device that protects bait early in the soak, then releases it when it’s most effective.

What problem does it solve?

It reduces bait loss to non-target species and helps crews bait smarter, not more often.

How does timed release help catches?

You can align bait release with peak feeding windows, improving consistency and reducing wasted bait.

How much bait can it save?

Many crews report major reductions in bait use. Typical savings are around 50% to 75%, depending on fishery and soak style.

Does it reduce fuel and steaming time?

Yes. By cutting unnecessary re-bait trips, fuel use can drop significantly, and crews spend less time running gear.

Is it difficult to use?

No. It’s designed to be simple on deck, even in bad weather and cold hands.

How deep can it be used?

Rated for commercial depths up to 183 metres (100 fathoms).

How long can I delay bait release?

Choose the exact delay you need in hours or days, up to 30 days. We programme it before delivery. Release accuracy is within one minute over 30 days.

Can I change the Bait Container delay at sea?

The Bait Container runs the fixed delay chosen for your order. It repeats that countdown each time you close the container. If you need a different preset, contact us about your options.

How do I mount it in my pot?

The Bait Container is designed to fit suitable rectangular, D-shaped and WA batten creels. Secure it inside the gear, leaving the case free to open and the bait bag free to drop. Check the owner’s guide for setup.

How do I charge it?

The control box has up to four months of battery life and can be recharged wirelessly when needed. One wireless charger is supplied for every five Bait Containers ordered, with extra chargers available separately.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. International shipping is available.