Someone put a Patent on this...

You aint gettin my royalty pmt!
Live bait keeper
Document Type and Number:
United States Patent 6442887
Abstract:
A PVC pipe is closed at one end with a cap. Small holes are provided in the pipe for fresh water exchange from the interior of the pipe to the exterior. A screw-off top cap enables bait to be inserted or removed from within the pipe. A stainless chain with snap hook is attached to the top of the pipe, and serves as a tether to limit the distance between the live bait keeper and a firm anchor, such as an eye