New tackle box, your opinion please.

MagsH2 · 07-07-09, 08:54 PM

I'm fairly new to seriouse fishing. I'm starting to out grow my little Flambau fishing bag. I'm looking at a Plano 737 and a plano 7771. I like the idea of getting something fairly large that has a great ability to keep me organized. I'm not sure if i want drawers like in the 737 or stow a ways like in the 7771. Seems like the stow aways are more versatile but yet a bit combursome to deal with. Id love to know what some of you veterans feel works best. the tackle box will be kept on a 16' spectrum bass boat. My boat has no real storage so the tackle box will be kept on deck and in easy reach.

BigBassin144 · 07-07-09, 09:17 PM

I have a Plano 7771 that I would be willing to sell. It's in very good shape, and I believe I have all the boxes that came with it. I used until my lure collection grew too big and I switched to utility boxes in tackle bags. Anyways, it holds quite a bit off stuff. The spinnerbait box is a great feature too. Mine's only about a year and a half old, so let me know if you'd be interested. Like I said, it's in great shape, nothing broken and only a couple small scratches.

Also, where are you located?

BB

Dominic · 07-07-09, 09:21 PM

Stowawys and wraps (bags). With these you can take or leave only what you need and they are more versatile, like you said.

Jim80 · 07-07-09, 09:42 PM

I make due with buying the individual plano boxes and stuffing them into a duffel or book bag depending on where i am fishing .

Jim

bcklash · 07-07-09, 10:02 PM

I have an 18'6" tackle box.

MIbasser · 07-07-09, 10:06 PM

I would go with the bag and the plano boxes. Once the monkey gets ahold of you, you will have a lot of tackle. With the boxes just lable them and take what is needed.

nofearengineer · 07-07-09, 10:52 PM

Before you buy a Plano tackle bag, check out your local Gander Mountain. I found one of their bags that comes with six regular size boxes, six small boxes, has modular velcro compartments and more pouches, pockets, and zippered storage than you can throw a stick at. Plus it comes with wheels and a handle for airport trolling if you ever travel by plane. It was $100. I bought a spinnerbait box for it, configured the velcro pieces to hold it, and I'm good to go. It's heavy duty material too.

MallenManson · 07-11-09, 09:04 AM

I prefer tackle bags to tackle boxes. Although some of the reason applies to walking shorelines, which doesn't sound like you'll be doing.

bamabassman · 07-11-09, 10:26 PM

like bcklash. my boat is my tackle box,lol. but mine is a bit bigger hahahaha. 20' 1".

MallenManson · 07-12-09, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

like bcklash. my boat is my tackle box,lol. but mine is a bit bigger hahahaha. 20' 1".

One of these days I gotta upgrade my tackle box!!

Lancer6 · 07-12-09, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bcklash

I have an 18'6" tackle box.

And (so I've heard) a 4"...never mind.

L6

Stew · 07-16-09, 03:01 AM

Tackle bags are wa-a-a-a-y better than tackle boxes, in my book.

bcklash · 07-16-09, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lancer6

And (so I've heard) a 4"...never mind.

L6

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!! Now everybody knows.

cassidyta · 07-17-09, 01:14 AM

I am pretty much with everyone else here. I prefer the tackle bags with individual boxes inside. It makes it so much easier to organize. I also keep all plastics in ziplock bags that are labeled according to bait type. (Craws, large worms, DS baits, etc) These fit better in a bag than traditional box.

cassidyta · 07-17-09, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bcklash

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!! Now everybody knows.

4"...you bragger!

nofearengineer · 07-19-09, 12:37 AM

Yeah, but is he talking about diameter?

66KingFisher · 07-19-09, 12:36 PM

After loosing all my tackle during the tornado this spring I purchased a small tackle bag from Walmart.....Says "Okeechobee" on the front....It came with three, but it holds five of the 360 boxes....plus it has room for a couple of the smaller boxes in the end pouches on the bag......It seems to hold a fair amount of tackle and has a shoulder strap which makes for easy carrying.....its smaller size also works great from the boat I fish from....its just a 15ft narrow hull boat that doesn't have alot of floor space so the smaller tackle bag seems to work real well for me.....for now anyway....lol

MallenManson · 07-19-09, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 66KingFisher

After loosing all my tackle during the tornado this spring I purchased a small tackle bag from Walmart.....Says "Okeechobee" on the front....It came with three, but it holds five of the 360 boxes....plus it has room for a couple of the smaller boxes in the end pouches on the bag......It seems to hold a fair amount of tackle and has a shoulder strap which makes for easy carrying.....its smaller size also works great from the boat I fish from....its just a 15ft narrow hull boat that doesn't have alot of floor space so the smaller tackle bag seems to work real well for me.....for now anyway....lol

My tackle bag has a shoulder strap too. Comes in very handy now and then

nofearengineer · 07-19-09, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

My tackle bag has a shoulder strap too. Comes in very handy now and then

My tackle bag would break your shoulder if you tried to carry it that way. Ummpphh.

MallenManson · 07-23-09, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nofearengineer

My tackle bag would break your shoulder if you tried to carry it that way. Ummpphh.

Pretty doubtful. I carry 6' 150# rolls up ladders on a fairly regular basis. Unless you're calling your boat your tackle box

WTL · 07-23-09, 07:16 PM

I use plastic milk crates and stuff plano style boxes in them. Its easier to get to the tackle this way, the crates are cheap and durable, and I can mix and match what boxes I need to location.

nofearengineer · 07-23-09, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by WTL

I use plastic milk crates and stuff plano style boxes in them. Its easier to get to the tackle this way, the crates are cheap and durable, and I can mix and match what boxes I need to location.

Now THAT is some serious SCHWAG!!

07-07-09, 08:54 PM	#1
MagsH2 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	New tackle box, your opinion please. I'm fairly new to seriouse fishing. I'm starting to out grow my little Flambau fishing bag. I'm looking at a Plano 737 and a plano 7771. I like the idea of getting something fairly large that has a great ability to keep me organized. I'm not sure if i want drawers like in the 737 or stow a ways like in the 7771. Seems like the stow aways are more versatile but yet a bit combursome to deal with. Id love to know what some of you veterans feel works best. the tackle box will be kept on a 16' spectrum bass boat. My boat has no real storage so the tackle box will be kept on deck and in easy reach.

07-07-09, 09:17 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I have a Plano 7771 that I would be willing to sell. It's in very good shape, and I believe I have all the boxes that came with it. I used until my lure collection grew too big and I switched to utility boxes in tackle bags. Anyways, it holds quite a bit off stuff. The spinnerbait box is a great feature too. Mine's only about a year and a half old, so let me know if you'd be interested. Like I said, it's in great shape, nothing broken and only a couple small scratches. Also, where are you located? BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-07-09, 09:42 PM	#4
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	I make due with buying the individual plano boxes and stuffing them into a duffel or book bag depending on where i am fishing . Jim __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

07-07-09, 10:02 PM	#5
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	I have an 18'6" tackle box. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

07-07-09, 10:52 PM	#7
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Before you buy a Plano tackle bag, check out your local Gander Mountain. I found one of their bags that comes with six regular size boxes, six small boxes, has modular velcro compartments and more pouches, pockets, and zippered storage than you can throw a stick at. Plus it comes with wheels and a handle for airport trolling if you ever travel by plane. It was $100. I bought a spinnerbait box for it, configured the velcro pieces to hold it, and I'm good to go. It's heavy duty material too. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

07-07-09, 09:21 PM	#3
Dominic BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 50	Stowawys and wraps (bags). With these you can take or leave only what you need and they are more versatile, like you said.

07-07-09, 10:06 PM	#6
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	I would go with the bag and the plano boxes. Once the monkey gets ahold of you, you will have a lot of tackle. With the boxes just lable them and take what is needed.

07-11-09, 09:04 AM	#8
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	I prefer tackle bags to tackle boxes. Although some of the reason applies to walking shorelines, which doesn't sound like you'll be doing. __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

07-11-09, 10:26 PM	#9
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	like bcklash. my boat is my tackle box,lol. but mine is a bit bigger hahahaha. 20' 1". __________________ so many lures, so little time.

07-16-09, 03:01 AM	#12
Stew BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shawano, Wisconsin Posts: 154	Tackle bags are wa-a-a-a-y better than tackle boxes, in my book.

07-17-09, 01:14 AM	#14
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I am pretty much with everyone else here. I prefer the tackle bags with individual boxes inside. It makes it so much easier to organize. I also keep all plastics in ziplock bags that are labeled according to bait type. (Craws, large worms, DS baits, etc) These fit better in a bag than traditional box. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

07-19-09, 12:37 AM	#16
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Yeah, but is he talking about diameter? __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

07-19-09, 12:36 PM	#17
66KingFisher BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 1,327	After loosing all my tackle during the tornado this spring I purchased a small tackle bag from Walmart.....Says "Okeechobee" on the front....It came with three, but it holds five of the 360 boxes....plus it has room for a couple of the smaller boxes in the end pouches on the bag......It seems to hold a fair amount of tackle and has a shoulder strap which makes for easy carrying.....its smaller size also works great from the boat I fish from....its just a 15ft narrow hull boat that doesn't have alot of floor space so the smaller tackle bag seems to work real well for me.....for now anyway....lol

07-23-09, 07:16 PM	#21
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I use plastic milk crates and stuff plano style boxes in them. Its easier to get to the tackle this way, the crates are cheap and durable, and I can mix and match what boxes I need to location. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

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