Tackle Boxes

[cruiseforever]

I am planning on replacing a couple of my tackle boxes this winter. Wondering what type or system works best for you? Spinner and buzz baits have me scratching my head if I went to soft bags. Thanks for any info.

[Cecil]

Spinnerbaits are easy in a soft-sider. Just buy a smaller bag and put 1-2 in each pouch. I would buy 2 of them and make one a clear water and one a dirty water bag.

Buzzers are tougher since they don't sit as nice in the bags. If you have a lot, I would suggest the FTO series from Plano

[Larson15]

For regular box storage I like the Plano CDS boxes. They seem to hold up really well compared to anything else.

For spinnerbaits and buzzbaits I use the Falcon/Palno spinnerbait and buzzbait wallets.

[TonkaBass]

I just use the cheapest plano knock-offs with nice latches. For spnnerbaits and buzzbaits I use Falcons, and for hooks and sinkers I use falcons. For soft plastics I use all plano trays now (copied Cecil). I also got a punch style lable maker and labled every box so I can find what I want quckly. Once you get organized, you become way more efficent if a fenzy happens.

[Hester]

Tonka, What are Plano trays?

Not sure what you mean, do you have pics of them?

[Further North]

I buy Plano style trays and stick them in a piece of roller luggage I got at Sam's club for $40:

They don't have the one in my picture right now, but they have a Reebok one about the same size that works just fine, I have all my fly-fishing stuff in that one.

A handle extends out of the end and it's nice to roll that son-of-gun instead of carrying it.

[RK]

Hiya -

Buzzbaits can be a pain to store for sure. Spinnerbaits too kinda.

For spinnerbaits and buzzbaits, I use either a Plano 3503 or 3504, which is a hanging spinnerbait box. I just cram it under the console...or it rattles around the floor. Sometimes I put it in a compartment. It more or less just floats around the boat... (What's IN my boxes is carefully organized. What happens after the boxes get into the boat...sometimes a different story. )

If you want your spinnerbait box to fit into a soft side tackle bag, the Plano Flip Sider spinnerbait boxes aren't too bad, at least for spinnerbaits. I have a couple I use now and then. Or the new versions of the Falcon FTO boxes Plano is now making. Both those options come in either 3600 or 3700 series sizes. With the FTO boxes, some brands of spinnerbaits work better than others, and things like twin spins don't fit at all.

For the rest of my gear, it's Plano stowaways or Plano FTO boxes for most things, and the older Falcon FTO boxes for terminal tackle.

HTH.

RK

[katoguy]

There are a lot of variables to consider. Some of the things I forever cope with are: space, amount of tackle (always adding more), I have 2 boats, I frequently fish with other people in their boats, I fish from shore sometimes. Getting organized in the smallest space possible and then staying there is a challenge.

[mainbutter]

I do the same as mentioned above.. clear-ish plastic tray/boxes that I can stack inside a large tackle box. I can pick and choose what I want to bring with me for the day if I'm not bringing 'everything'.

[Raider4ever]

I love Further's idea and will be switching come this spring. I am going to get the Extreme Roller Boat Bag from the shop that has the same initials as British Petroleum though. I see they are currently listed at $49.95 and look to be similar in size. They also have a non-wheeled one the same size for $5.00 less. The B(ritish) P(etroleum) version appears to be more water resistant too. The only thing is it looks like Further's has more pockets. Thanks Further.

[cruiseforever]

I just ordered two soft sided bags from Cabelas. They were about 50% off and will hold the 3700 size boxes. Also ordered extra boxes to help me reduce the amount of stuff that I will carry at one time. Thanks for all the advise.

[Further North]

I love Further's idea and will be switching come this spring. I am going to get the Extreme Roller Boat Bag from the shop that has the same initials as British Petroleum though. I see they are currently listed at $49.95 and look to be similar in size. They also have a non-wheeled one the same size for $5.00 less. The B(ritish) P(etroleum) version appears to be more water resistant too. The only thing is it looks like Further's has more pockets. Thanks Further.

The boxes mostly make the pockets on the ends useless except for very small or thin stuff...but for $50, I don't care. The front pocket is still useful, as is the area for suits under the main area.

[Raider4ever]

Mine is coming from BP for Christmas. Can't wait to see how many boxes I can stuff in there.