Flambeau Bait Butler Lid with Portable Aerator

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Item weight: 2 Pounds
Product dimensions: 14.25"L x 14.25"W x 1.5"H

Quick take

A unified lid system with built-in net and aerator that fits a 5-gallon bucket for quick bait retrieval and water refreshing.

The Bait Butler is a lid with a built-in pull-rod net that lifts live bait to the surface so you can pick one without chasing it around the bucket. It fits most standard 5-gallon buckets and comes with a portable aerator that runs on two D batteries. The whole lid lifts off with the bait still in the net, which makes swapping out the water simple. It suits shore, boat and ice anglers who keep shiners, shrimp or other live bait.

Best for

Live bait fishing in freshwater and saltwater
Shore and boat fishing where bait buckets are needed
Situations where bait needs frequent water changes

Skip if

You have a tight rod locker
You prefer small portable bait containers

Strengths

One-hand operation with pull-rod activated net collects bait quickly
Aerator provides 40 hours runtime on two D batteries
Unified system fits standard 5-gallon buckets

Trade-offs

Requires a separate 5-gallon bucket
Batteries not included with the system
Added height may not fit in all storage spaces

Fishing fit

Water: Freshwater
Saltwater
Techniques: Live bait

Specifications

Specifications
Type	live bait retrieval system
Bucket size	5 gallon
Dimensions	14.25 x 14.25 x 1.5 in
Aerator runtime	40 hours
Batteries	2 D Cell

Updated 17 October 2026