Salt water tackle box
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fishin solo
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I just use the tackle containers. There isn't a tackle box on the market for how much I carry on my boat so the containers work well for me
Plastic Tackle Boxes seem to be made out of two different types of plastic. The softer more greasy type plastic boxes works just fine for west coast fishing but the hard type plastic boxes are far less desirable. I say this because if you are using any of the lures made of the very soft type plastics, (for example hootchies) they will melt/dissolve right into the hard plastic boxes destroying the lure and damaging the box. I also find the hard plastic boxes are less robust and more prone to damage.
dmurph
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I pulled the fridge out of my boat and have the space for tackle storage lol.
Pippen
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I was eyeing this one at West Marine...may zip over and see if they have one left on clearance. Totally forgot about it til this thread.
It is laid out really well.
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/blacktip--deluxe-offshore-tackle-bag-large--14244016?recordNum=17
fishin solo
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That's way too small still
Dogbreath
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Yes there should be 4 x Plano 3700 size boxes.
Pippen
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Room in the pockets to add more. Plus...the OP has been getting by with a box, he doesn't sound like he needs a system that says Bauer or Reebok Hockey on the side.
@fishin solo pretty much carries about 8 of the big red stand up tool boxes with him. He's burned out 34 label makers trying to organize.
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aheny
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Line the other guys are saying, stick with the Plano trays.
If you can find some 12" x 6" x 4" plastic Tupperware style trays they are great for rigged flashers. I have another one with leader boards in it with spoons and hootchies ready to go.
Besides a single Plano tray with swivels, beads, and other hardware, I don't keep any other unrigged tackle. Just some flashers pre attached to my gear for the day, with the leaderboards for color/size changes on the rare occasion a fishes stomach contents are surprising.
I have a water resistant duck hunting bag I use to carry my trays.
If you can find some 12" x 6" x 4" plastic Tupperware style trays they are great for rigged flashers. I have another one with leader boards in it with spoons and hootchies ready to go.
Besides a single Plano tray with swivels, beads, and other hardware, I don't keep any other unrigged tackle. Just some flashers pre attached to my gear for the day, with the leaderboards for color/size changes on the rare occasion a fishes stomach contents are surprising.
I have a water resistant duck hunting bag I use to carry my trays.
http://veada.com/boat-storage/three-drawer-slimline-tackle-box.html
http://www.nauticaldesigninc.com/tackle.htm
If you really need lots of tackle storage and the boat has space try these. I have a cupboard with a seat on top of it with one end facing the fishing deck and the first one would work although one with about 6 drawers or more would be better and they do make them, - have thought about it about.
http://www.nauticaldesigninc.com/tackle.htm
If you really need lots of tackle storage and the boat has space try these. I have a cupboard with a seat on top of it with one end facing the fishing deck and the first one would work although one with about 6 drawers or more would be better and they do make them, - have thought about it about.
SteelyDan
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He isn't organized lolRoom in the pockets too add more. Plus...the OP has been getting by with a box, he doesn't sound like he needs a system that says Bauer or Reebok Hockey on the side.
@fishin solo pretty much carries about 8 of the big red stand up tool boxes with him. He's burned out 34 label makers trying to organize.
fishin solo
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those nautical designs are awesome but man I don't think I could choke down the cost lol they are sexy though
getbent
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Tackle *****
Plano 758 works well for me:
https://www.amazon.com/Plano-758-4-Drawer-Tackle-Box/dp/B000E39T28
If you need storage for hootchie/bait leaders on a foam roll with a few Flashers, then I'd add a tackle backpack. That way you can carry both leaving one hand free (rod/reel, beer, whatever).
If my wife were to ever find out how many fishing lures I have...........................
https://www.amazon.com/Plano-758-4-Drawer-Tackle-Box/dp/B000E39T28
If you need storage for hootchie/bait leaders on a foam roll with a few Flashers, then I'd add a tackle backpack. That way you can carry both leaving one hand free (rod/reel, beer, whatever).
If my wife were to ever find out how many fishing lures I have...........................
Da Bay Bye
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I have a Plano from the 80's that I am still using. Similar to this one.
Franko Manini
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I just went through the same exercise. Ended up with this:
http://www.planomolding.com/fishing.../guide-series-pro-stowaway-rack-tackle-system
On the plastic tackle boxes, look for "worm proof". That means that the super soft plastics used in bass worms (or in our case hootichies) won't melt through the plastic in these boxes.
I thought about the soft cases, then I looked at the zippers on the backpack that I take on the boat all the time. A little salt corrosion and they are screwed. I'm forever applying zipper lube to those things now and I wouldn't want that next to my fishing gear.
http://www.planomolding.com/fishing.../guide-series-pro-stowaway-rack-tackle-system
On the plastic tackle boxes, look for "worm proof". That means that the super soft plastics used in bass worms (or in our case hootichies) won't melt through the plastic in these boxes.
I thought about the soft cases, then I looked at the zippers on the backpack that I take on the boat all the time. A little salt corrosion and they are screwed. I'm forever applying zipper lube to those things now and I wouldn't want that next to my fishing gear.
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