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4:27 pm
Anybody have any reccomendations on tackle boxes/bags? I have been looking, most of the ones i found are over 80$+. Do they make stow-aways big enough for these lures?
6:00 pm
May 19, 2004
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Since I am crazy and have too many lures I use the big expensive boxes. However, you can take a handful with you in the plastic trays with lids, but I like to bring them all with me because I know the one I left at home is the one the fish want.
Barry
We may only see what we look for.
6:41 pm
March 22, 2004
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Hey,
I've been searching for years for something that will work as an over-the-shoulder bag that I can walk along the bank and have the lures at hand that I want to use. Unfortunately, unless you devise something yourself, there really isn't anything on the market that will carry this size lure and will give you the mobility you need. Even taking them on a boat, in one of those huge tackle boxes with trays, is a pain unless your boat is big enough. Good luck.
DL
DL
7:53 pm
Well,
Depending on what you will be using it for, (ei. Boat or bank) i bought this one at Cabelas for $60 http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas.....hasJS=true
but it is rather big and bulky...
I did see this one last time I was at Cabelas http://www.muskyshop.com/modul.....eTackleBox but they are not showing it on their website now but it looks much more compact to be able to carry on the bank...
Thanks,
SebSkie
10:57 pm
July 8, 2015
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Plastic trays and a knap sack if I could do it over again . Barrys right too, I plan most trips but when I can't get a fish to eat I remember the Cobb bait or Crank bait I don't have and think it could be the difference . I will say this take your time and plan so you don't waste money like I did . A big box is a must but you can get one on ebay I would start with trays if you don't have a boat . I wish I had a picture of some of the guys faces when I show up to go fishing with my giant box . I have a lure rotation and plan it days before the trip but alot of times you react to something hear or see and having the right bait is the key . Tom
11:59 pm
I checked Rollie and Helens first, then cabaelas, and almost every shop in the area. I'm just going to order some large stow aways that will fit in my backpack. As of now i have about 10 lures, buts thats not going to last to long. In about a month ill have one of them big boxes ;D.
1:09 am
March 20, 2004
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Just an observation but if you are bushwacking, all you need is a surf bag(like the ones they use for stripers). and you are good to go. These bags have ~8 tubes that will hold most musky baits, certainly ones you would be throwing from the banks(i.e. not deep divers). Absolutely no need to carry a box around the woods and muddy banks. Surf bag fits over the shoulder nicely and can hold all of your release tools.
I down sized my tackle boxes for the boat over the past 2 years. Instead of bringing everything, I look at the current conditions and gear accordingly. Perhaps I could have caught an extra fish here and there with a bait I did not bring, but I would like to think that the simplification caught me a fish or two.
Keep it simple!!!
3:55 pm
June 23, 2004
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Looks like Greg beat me to the punch. I too would suggest a canvas Surf Bag. I've got one that has aluminum innards and one that has the plastic tubes. The plastic is a lot easier on your plugs. These bags are made to carry baits up to 10" long and, as Greg already mentioned, usually have 3 or 4 exterior pockets for your release tools.
Betty & Nick's is a great surf fishing tackle shop that will have what your need; Betty and Nick's Bait and Tackle; 807 SW Central Ave., Seaside Park, NJ 08752 http://www.bettyandnicks.com/
so is Effinger's: Effinger's Sporting Goods; Box 573, West Union Rd., Bound Brook, NJ 08805
and so is Reel Life: Reel Life Bait and Tackle; 2501 Bridge Ave., Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 http://www.reel-life.com/
Any one of these tackle shops is worth the drive on a Saturday.
Capt. Dieter Scheel http://www.BigDRiverGuide.com
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