Island Style Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 well I have been using an old dewalt bag and the plano locking storage trays and I want to get better organized. Wondering what everyone is using and see what you guys like best. any help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Plano locking trays and soft side of your choice. I have a couple/few different size soft sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 soft side with locking trays. found the best so far and just the right size. wally world, soft side cooler, remove the insert and use trays. waterproof liner so inside does not get wet. all of 9.00. better than 50. bags I have used in the past. outside mesh pockets. zipper front pocket and zipper expandable ht if needed. zippers all the way around the top. trays stand on sides, not stacked as others. easy access. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 For years I have had different Plano trays bouncing around the boat. I recently switched to the Plano guide series bag which has been great. I just switch out the boxes for salt or freshwater and keep all terminal tackle which I use the most as the box on the top for easy access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heweymagoos Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Shimano soft bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I have tried everything under the sun....I now find that 90% of the time, I can fish with what I carry in my pockets.... Gulps, popp'n corks, some hooks, a few sinkers, some flourocarbon, and maybe a few lures....and of course, a few live shrimp I've tried to keep paring down what I use and am down to what I can carry in my front hatch of the Master Angler 17 in just a few plastic locking boxes. I also found Home Depot has some inexpensive HUSKY locking clear plastic for a reasonable price. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawg Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Whatever you choose. Pay attention to the quality and construction of the zippers. I've had 2 expensive tackle bags quickly become worthless due to zippers corroding and locking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I gave up on those soft side tackle boxes and went back to the Plano plastic guide box. Fits in the forward storage and stays dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 2 hours ago, hawg said: Whatever you choose. Pay attention to the quality and construction of the zippers. I've had 2 expensive tackle bags quickly become worthless due to zippers corroding and locking up. I have found that if you spray the "reel magic" spray on the zippers of soft bags, you can get 3 or 4 years out of one. I've had good luck with the white or yellow soft bags at Bass Pro , they have plastic zippers and latches and seem to last longer than the metal ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverking Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 I recently went through the same process as you in trying to find a new tackle solution for use in my boat. After much research I purchased a Plano Z-Series Tackle Bag and so far it has worked great. One of its biggest selling points is that it does not have any zippers to maintain or rust. It also has various loops all over the bag that you can use to attach various fishing related tools for quick access as well as an adequate number of extra pockets. It has a hard bottom with great grip feet to keep water away from the bottom of the bag and to keep the bag from sliding around in the boat. The only downside about not having zippers and the way the bag is currently designed is that it is possible get water into the bag from the top sides in a heavy rain or spray from waves. I keep mine in a dry hatch on the boat so it doesn't affect the way I use it but if you leave your tackle bag out on the deck there is some possibility that water could work its way in given the right conditions. The bag comes in 2 sizes 3600 series and 3700 series and accommodates 5 Plano locking boxes of the chosen size. I just swap out the boxes based on the type of fishing I am doing on a particular day which makes it very versatile. I recommend checking it out during your search. https://www.amazon.com/Plano-Z-Series-3600-Size-Bag/dp/B01N99FBG6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWoodham Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 I bought a Plano z bag, love the idea of no zippers, but when I looked at it closely, I couldn’t get over how glaringly poor the top design was. It will funnel water inside the bag. I took it back and got a regular Plano, zippers rusted in less than a year. Academy sports has a tackle box that is advertised not to have any metal on it at all. I got one and have been happy so far. I think the zippers are plastic, but the teeth are small and I can’t be 100% positive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 8/21/2018 at 2:16 PM, heweymagoos said: Shimano soft bag I have this too. Love the design, tons of room in the top for bags of soft plastics, holds four large plastic trays. But it ripped the first year and the zippers are starting to give me trouble. Someone will make a killing by getting this right! With my luck it will be yeti and cost $500 though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensenjeff Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 I've had this one for several years and it has held up great. I just hit the zippers regularly with silicone and no problems. It will hold 4 Plano style 3700 boxes and they include 3 https://www.westmarine.com/buy/blacktip--deluxe-offshore-tackle-bag--14244008?recordNum=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1sh0n Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I used Sage bags for a bit. Went through 2 of them. Zippers were crap. Anyhow, went to the new-r Abel bags. Got 2 of them, one for tackle and one for boat stuff. 3 years now... perfect. No Reel magic for zippers. Just rinse them off. http://steveabel.com/index.php/collection/holds-everything-bag.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inshore1 Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I’ve had a Simms Headwaters tackle bag for 4 years and performs like new. Not the cheapest but seems like it’s built to last. Will fit 4 Plano boxes with additional pockets on the side. More than I need for everybody on the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 19 hours ago, whichwaysup said: I have this too. Love the design, tons of room in the top for bags of soft plastics, holds four large plastic trays. But it ripped the first year and the zippers are starting to give me trouble. Someone will make a killing by getting this right! With my luck it will be yeti and cost $500 though . Also have a Shimano but keep lubed with zipper lube after every second trip. Haven't had any problem with ripping and since I only use it for inshore, I don't have to carry a abundance of tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Solutions have changed over the years..currently have some cheap ($8) soft side bags from Harbor Freight with Plano boxes in them, labeled, in bow area. Also got a Shimano backpack that holds 4 boxes, leader, other stuff for when I’m going on someone else’s boat. And a freaking closet full of boxes with too much stuff, so I can swap depending on what I’m doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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