Can I buy just the Minnow Catch System without the bucket?

Yes! If you have a rectangular bait cooler already and want a Minnow Hopper to go with it, please check out our Universal Minnow Catch System. We offer 2 sizes to accommodate the various sizes of coolers. If you have a round bait cooler, we recommend you purchase the Minnow Bucket with Minnow Catch System. Our bucket is strategically designed with a flat side to allow the minnows a straight line into our minnow catch system. Our bucket can also be made to fit within a 5-gallon bucket by shaving off the “ears” of the bucket with your fillet knife.

Does your minnow bucket fit in a 5 gallon plastic bucket?

Our minnow bucket fits in a 5 gallon plastic bucket if you slightly shave down the “ears” that hold the rope. You can do this with your fillet knife or another sharp edge.

How quickly do the minnows go into the catch?

The minnows typically go into the catch in a matter of seconds. All you need to do is have the catch sitting on the bottom of the container against a flat side and have the handle clipped into the handle clip to hold it steady. The minnows will follow the design of the container and get fed right into the catch.