insulated water jug as a minnow bucket?

[Chode2235]

I am thinking about what to do for an on the ice minnow bucket, and was in Target today and was thinking that one of those 1/2 - 1 gallon insulated water jugs with the screw on tops would make a great minnow bucket.

Seems to be the same thing Clam is selling this year, but without the case. These things wouldn't leak, and would be insulated enough to keep from freezing up on the ice.

Anyone using a water jug for a minnow bucket?

[CAMAN]

Yup, lots of people. Works great!

[Twins 57 Fan]

I use an insulated rectangle hard plastic lunchbox. Amazing. Also made one with an aerator built on the side. Worked well. Still have to bring them inside at night when you get home our they will freeze.

[Stick in Mud]

Yup, they work great!

[BassKnuckles]

I'm with the Twins 57 Fan. I've been looking for these rectangle ones for awhile but couldn't find them at any local stores. Of course the one place that will probably have them will be Mills Fleet Farm. After all the gas I've spent looking I could have just ordered one online.

[Pleasant]

yep works great! not to hijack your thread but when it is really cold I use Insulated Medical Containers

[FISHINGURU]

It's all I use anymore, screw them baitbuckets that leak and splash water. You'll learn quick if you try to haul a standard bait bucket in your portable attached to a snowmobile lol.

[straydog]

I have had the lids freeze on

[401TE]

$10 plastic cooler from Wally World works great. MUCH better than any styrofoam or plastic minnow bucket I've ever used. Still have to bring it in at night, though...they will freeze.

[schweady]

...screw them baitbuckets that leak and splash water. You'll learn quick if you try to haul a standard bait bucket in your portable attached to a snowmobile lol.

That's why I use a plastic Folders coffee can. Lid snaps on 100% watertight. I spend enough $$ on other fishing stuff.

[Opie]

I use one exactly as in the picture. Have for years. Works great. Yes, the lid will freeze occasionally, but have had no issues getting it to open (a bit of effort or a few seconds in front of the heater). Very durable and keeps the bait great as long as you don't overcrowd the bait.

[mtbucket]

I wax the threads on mine so the lid doesn't freeze on.

[pureinsanity]