Turn your 5-gallon bucket into a full fish-cleaning station — without taking up an inch more space on your cart.
The Bucket Buddy is a flat board that lays across the top of any standard 5-gallon bucket and converts it into a functional work surface right on the beach. Made from UV-resistant STARBOARD that won't fade or degrade in the sun, the surface is designed specifically for cutting bait and handling fish — with dedicated cutouts sized for pliers and a fillet knife, holes to drop hooks and sinkers, and a raised no-slide ring on the underside that locks it onto the bucket mouth so it doesn't shift while you're working.
At 13" x 13", it gives you a practical cutting surface without requiring a table, a folding station, or a second pair of hands to hold things steady.
Designed and made by Nathan Leigh in Jacksonville, FL — another local craftsman keeping quality gear built close to the water where it gets used.
Best for: Bait fishermen, family beach trips, or anyone who's been cutting bait on a cooler lid and knows there's a better way.