Storing tackle in the boat

[Craigums]

How do you guys store your tackle when in the boat? I used to carry a tackle bag with 4 plano boxes in it. However over time that tacklebag is full to the brim. I've got a Boat with plenty of storage but I store the boat outside so what I put in there for a fishing trip has to come out at the end of the day (im worried about theives). Trying to decide weather to weed out some tackle I don't use or looking for suggestions how you guys carry your tackle with you.

[TruthWalleyes]

I used to remove all my tackle, but i've added locks to all storage compartments...now i just unhook and put the cover on the boat.

[Craigums]

I used to remove all my tackle, but i've added locks to all storage compartments...now i just unhook and put the cover on the boat.

I still have a few locks on the boat but honestly if someone wanted to pry them open they could. Granted they would have to remove the cover and break the panel or lock... but when you've got thousands of dollars of tackle, I wouldn't put it past some low life.

so how do you store everything then? Plano boxes, bags or some other storage method?

[TruthWalleyes]

I'm a lot like you...Had the largest FF bag which holds 8 or so plano's, I'm up to a dozen or more now and i have so much convienent storage in the boat now that i keep the less frequently used boxes in my bag now.

I hear ya on the locks. I've got over $2 in tackle and the locks won't keep a pry bar out, i am also lucky to be in a fairly crime free area.

Invest in another large bag IMO if your carrying it in the house, if you've got storage on the boat.

If i'm hopping in someone elses boat for the day/weekend, i just pack what i need...Which is hard!!!

[TurnUpTheFishing]

Ive got a small bag for plastics and a large soft side bag that holds 5 big plano trays a few smaller ones and plenty of pouches for whatever.

I dont think Id store my tackle in my boat if I had the luxury of garage storage right now. I like the fact that its all together and I can grab and go whether Im going in my boat or with someone else.

[mww24]

i keep most my stuff behind the passenger seat in a compartment. I keep it in the big plano boxes. I have some specialized boxes for cranks and terminal tackle and a spinnerbait box. I have a big and deep plano that has like 30 bags of plastics in it. Then i keep a tackle bag in the middle compartment up front that has lighter lures in it and stuff i use a lot. One thing to think about is weight distribution in your new rig. Rangers aren't the fastest (not knocking your boat I own the same brand) and getting the weight rearward will help get the bow out of the water to run faster. But ya everything is in plano boxes and then one bag that holds 6 planos up front. I have locks and live in a pretty low crime area so I just lock everything down and put the cover on. If they want it they can have it I insured equipment.

[crappiegetter]

I use the plano guide series trays that are water proof. A little on the spendy side for what they cost when they first came out but I like them. And I don't use a bag or box to hold them, under the bench they go in my fishing boat. My dad does the same in his bass boat but he has an actual compartment for all his since he got rid of the tackle bag and went to the tray system after me.