Not having a built-in livewell was a challenge at first. Minnows and shad would die too quickly in buckets. My fix? A 5-gallon insulated bait bucket with a battery-powered aerator.
I line the bucket with frozen water bottles to keep the water cool, and the aerator keeps oxygen levels high. Now my bait stays lively all day, even on hot summer trips.
For less than $50, I basically have a portable livewell that goes wherever I go