MikeH Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 I would like to get some ideas for tackle storage on a flats boat. Backpacks? Tackle bags? Something other than a backpack or tackle bag? I fish the west coast of Florida. Snook, reds and trout. Any ideas would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Mike, I've really learned to minimize the tackle I take on board. I'm down to two plastic boxes, a zip bag for soft plastics, a leader wallet, and two small crates (maybe 6"x6") that hold the loose stuff (gloves, buff, sunscreen, small box with terminal tackle, other assorted items). I have fished with a well-known guide several times and sometimes all he has on board is extra twist lock hooks and a couple of packages of soft plastic paddle tails and jerk shads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 I have my tackle in canvas tote bags. One for tarpon fishing, two for trout and redfish, one for offshore lures and one for snapper/grouper fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowcountry Joe Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 This is what I did on my 22' Pathfinder, don't know if there's any room someplace on the Master Angler but just an idea. Was relatively easy to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBear Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 10 hours ago, Big Dave said: ...two plastic boxes, a zip bag for soft plastics, a leader wallet, and two small crates (maybe 6"x6") that hold the loose stuff (gloves, buff, sunscreen, small box with terminal tackle, other assorted items).... Much the same here, but it's more for convenience. We bounce back and forth between our Redfisher and SOT kayaks and the gear follows us. Purty darned handy in both platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Lowcountry Joe said: This is what I did on my 22' Pathfinder, don't know if there's any room someplace on the Master Angler but just an idea. Was relatively easy to make. Love this storage unit. Been wanting one for years. Love to see more pictures of it without the cover on. Was easy to make, not for me. Mind asking what it cost to make. Outfitters want an arm and leg for theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Use a small cooler bag from Walmart. Take out the hard liner and it fits three Plano boxes side mesh pockets, front zip pocket and expandable top. All of 9.00. and waterproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Couple small Plano boxes and a box to store soft plastic bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowcountry Joe Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Fin: Here's some shots without the cover. The total cost was a little less than $150 for all the materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 On 2/9/2019 at 9:41 PM, Big Dave said: I have fished with a well-known guide several times and sometimes all he has on board is extra twist lock hooks and a couple of packages of soft plastic paddle tails and jerk shads! Yep, another famous south florida guide I know who fished biscayne bay says, "if it doesn't fit in your pockets, it's more than you need" I have been scaling back as well....I found I keep fishing the same lures over and over and a plastic plano of gulp and I'm good to go... Before all you Yetti haters jump in....this works pretty good for my fishing.....I use pop' n corks and shrimp....shrimp stay in the bucket and basics on the side of the bucket in a holder....I'll switch back and forth during the day and use artificial jerk baits or DOA shrimp or even spoons etc.....I usually have 3 rods rigged with different baits to heave... I will say, the Yetti bucket works as I thought...it's heavy on the bottom and has a nice backing...with about 1/4 full of water, it doesn't move much when placed properly in front of the seat console on the MA17... DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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