Fishing Buckets and Bait Tubs: A Practical Guide

Fishing Buckets and Bait Tubs: A Practical Guide

Fishing buckets and tubs are an essential bit of kit. They are useful for a wide range of jobs on the riverbank, from carrying bait to transferring water. They are available in a variety of sizes and styles, so whether you're catching carp or loading lures there will be a container to suit. 

Top Five Uses for Fishing Buckets

Plastic buckets are durable, practical, waterproof and easy to clean, making them ideal for fishing.

Carrying bait: Bait buckets are a practical way to transport large quantities of bait to and from the fishing spot.

Mixing ground bait: Fishing buckets are useful for mixing smaller quantities of ground bait.

Storing the catch: Large fishing buckets can be used to store the catch.

Hydrating fish: Buckets can be used to hold lake water for use with an unhooking mat to hydrate your captured fish.

Carrying equipment: Whatever needs to be carried, from food to equipment, buckets are a useful option.

A rectangular fishing bucket on a background of fish

Wire roller handles are strong and comfortable to carry

The Best Fishing Buckets

Not all fishing buckets are created equal, and there are a few things to look for to ensure a bucket is fit for purpose.

Thick PP Plastic - Quality buckets are made from thicker plastic, so they are durable and built to last. 

Strong Handle - A wire handle can take the strain of carrying a fully loaded bucket. Wire handles that have plastic roller grips will also make it more comfortable to carry the bucket over longer distances.

Quality Lid - An airtight lid keeps bait fresh for longer. A good lid seal will also keep the contents safe when carrying the bucket to and from the fishing site.

Locking Rim - A click and close locking rim means that the lid will stay in place when the bucket is carried.

Types of Fishing Buckets

Fishing buckets and bait buckets are available in a range of sizes and styles. They are usually made from green plastic, so they blend into the surroundings and often have a wire handle so they are strong enough to lug a full load of bait or water without breaking.

Rectangular Fishing Buckets

Rectangular buckets are one of the most popular shapes for fishing buckets. Square and rectangular buckets fit neatly into a car boot or corner of a fishing boat. The square lid can also double as a work surface or bait cutting board.

Recycled Plastic Fishing Buckets

Recycled fishing buckets made from 70% recycled plastic are a practical and sustainable option. They are exempt from plastic packaging tax making them a cost-effective choice too.

Recycled plastic fishing buckets

Fishing buckets made from recycled plastic are exempt from plastic packaging tax 

Clear Tubs

When it comes to carrying smaller quantities of products clear tubs are ideal. They make it easy to bring a variety of baits along so that you can choose the right bait for the fishing conditions when you arrive at the site.

 

Bait tubs filled with boilies

Clear tubs are ideal for bait and boilies 

 

Order Your Fishing Buckets from Invopak Online

Many of our fishing buckets are available to order from us directly online. Or if you're looking for printed buckets or tubs, or need some advice then please get in touch our expert team are happy to help.