DESCRIZIONE
A bait dispenser for use by an angler and comprising a container into which bait can be loaded, the container attachable to a line and arranged to open upon impact with the water, the container comprising first and second container parts (10, 11) hinged together at a rear end thereof, the first container part (10) having a bulkhead (18) toward a distal or bow end thereof, a spring (17) arranged for urging the dispenser open and a plunger assembly (20), the plunger assembly comprising: • a button member (23) with a central shaft (26), and two arms (24, 25) protruding radially from the button member carrying approximate the extremities thereof engagement members (24a, 25a); • a base member (21) detachably attachable to the bulkhead (18) via flanged slide runners (18b) and at least one male/female detent combination (21c, 18c) arranged for retaining the base member to the bulkhead, and a spring (22) on the central shaft (26); • the first and the second container parts (10, 11) defining an access port for the button member; and at least the second container part (11) having a catch (11a) for engaging and holding an arm engagement member (25a).