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Dovesun Floating Basket, Nylon-Mesh, Collapsible, 10-Gallon Capacity

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Style: 10 Gallons-1pcs

Size: Diameter of the bottom: 13.8"

Item weight
0.23 kg
Product dimensions
15.7"L x 16.5"W

Quick take

A collapsible nylon-mesh live bait cage with floating cord that keeps minnows, shrimp, and other baits fresh and active.

This collapsible floating basket is made for holding live bait such as minnows, shrimp and crayfish while you fish. A foam ring and a 2.6-meter floating cord keep the mouth of the net at the surface, so the bait stays in contact with air. Two braided steel wires split the nylon mesh into two layers, so the basket folds flat for carrying, and a drawstring closes the opening. It works in both saltwater and freshwater.

Best for

  • Keeping live minnows and shrimp while fishing
  • Saltwater and freshwater bait storage
  • Shore fishing where you cannot carry multiple buckets

Skip if

  • You need instant access to bait without retrieving the cage
  • You fish very deep where the rope may tangle

Strengths

  • Dense mesh keeps bait contained while allowing water exchange
  • Floating cord keeps cage at the surface where water circulates
  • Collapsible design saves space when stored

Trade-offs

  • Requires hand strap to hold steady while loading bait
  • Mesh can clog with sediment or algae on extended trips
  • Aluminum frame may corrode in certain saltwater conditions

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater

Specifications

Specifications
Typelive bait cage
Capacity10 gallons
Mesh materialNylon
Bottom diameter13.8 in
Height15.7 in
Floating cord2.6m

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