Crank caddy

[Schubie]

Just bought a crank caddy for the tackle bag. I like the idea of not having cranks getting tangled. Have any of you used them? Do they hold up to actual use? Thanks for your reviews.

[Scott O.]

I have seen these crank caddys in action and used them and they are probably the best boxes for keeping your cranks tangle free. They may limit the number of cranks you can carry in each one compared to just throwing them in a normal box, but it's worth a few less cranks to avoid the headache of tangled hooks and getting stabbed by them trying to untangle them.

[kfk]

I have a couple of Crank Caddy boxes that I've used for a couple of years for my #5 Shad Raps and they are pretty good for that, but they have limitations for larger cranks. Still, they're one of the best crankbait storage boxes on the market that I've seen, although cranks will move out of their slots and get tangled with neighboring cranks. It's still better than lifting up a mess of crankbaits with hooks tangled every time you want just one from a compartment. There just is no perfect storage soloution for crankbaits.

[harvey lee]

I don't have the Crank Caddy but I have 3 of the Special Mate boxes, 2 of the taller ones and 1 of the shorter version. I love these box's.

I believe each box holds 120 cranks.

Got the idea from Borch and Northlander as I know they both use these box's.

[Schubie]

Thanks for the input. I went back and bought another one. I like the way they hold the cranks,a little worried about the durability but sounds like it will be fine.

[Northlander]

If you have a lot of multiple sized cranks you should really get a Special Mate Box like Harvey Lee said. Best cranks and spoon box I have found.

[Borch]

If you have a lot of multiple sized cranks you should really get a Special Mate Box like Harvey Lee said. Best cranks and spoon box I have found.

Yep.

[JohnMickish]

The crank caddys work but it's not a long term rough use box. Something like the special mate or B and B bait boxes will last 50 times longer.

[amateurfishing]

anyone come up with a decent homemade version of this? im just not ready to drop $70 on a tackle box yet and having a difficult time finding any decent online deals.

[fiskyknut]

I like the B & B's, kinda spendy but a nice box for your cranks.

[Schubie]

So which holds up better over time? Band B or special mate? Or is that a ford chevy deal type question? 15 bucks for the crank daddy will have to do for me right now but I would love to have a B and B or special mate in the future.

[JohnMickish]

I have not used a special message but I have to assume it would be a Ford/Chevy kind of thing.

[Borch]

I've had my Special Mates for 15 years or so now and other than being a bit dirtier are in very good shape. They get heavy use as well.

[harvey lee]

I have had my Special mate for only 6 years but they still work like new, as Borch stated, just a tad dirtier.

[amateurfishing]

been researching the heck out of these past few days, are special mates in local stores? ever go on sale? online better deal?

[Northlander]

Marine General in Duluth has Special Mate boxes as does Fishermans Corner by Pike Lake. FC actually had a few of the shalower crank boxes on sale.

[amateurfishing]

pulled the trigger on a special mate on the bay, 5" model for cranks, hope the $$$ is worth it.

[Northlander]

It is. If not Ill give ya what you payed for it. I think FC had them at $55.

[amateurfishing]

this arrived, OMG!! is it big and awesome, would really prefer something 1/3 the size, don't know if that is possible, to fill this with 120 cranks would mean I have a serious problem and have spent waaaay too much $$$$$.

[Borch]

Well we did say it held about 120 baits. Well I have 2 that are full but it's taken years to get to that point. I refuse to add another one but I know guys who have more than that.

[Northlander]

Yes I have a problem. I have 4 of them filled to the max and could fill 10 more. But its cheaper than sitting in the bars all the time and much more fun.

[amateurfishing]

Yes I have a problem. I have 4 of them filled to the max and could fill 10 more. But its cheaper than sitting in the bars all the time and much more fun.

OMG!! cha-ching!! r u in a frequent buyer program somewhere?

[Northlander]

Actually I have a few places that will place orders for me when I want a bulk order and I can save that way. I just hope my wife doesnt ever realize that I have more $ invested in fishing gear than she does in clothes, shoes and make- up.

[amateurfishing]

had to start laughing at myself tonight, apparently my problem is already worse than I thought, already filled up 1/3 of it. thanks for all the recommendations and I think this is easily worth every penny.

[Borch]

Another thing you can do is set up trays by diving depth. A have a friend who uses a sharpie to write in on each tray for quick reference.

Looks like you have a good start. Always seems there's something new and if a buddy has a hot bait you don't have you get one eventually.