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You folks have provided a wealth of information over the years. I hope you can give me some good advice today. I have been storing my stickbaits in Plano 3730 Flipsiders. They hold 40 stickbaits in each box. I have 4 boxes, and they work very well for me. The problem is that box is evidently discontinue . I have about 60 more stickbaits that need to be stored on the boat. Question is, what are you all using to contain your lures? I appreciate all advice.
Check out the the clear tube storage system from Amish Outfitters. The 7"-8'' one keeps all your RR 800s, Bandits, etc separated in clear tubes with lids which you mark with a sharpie. Organized, very neat, no more tangled hooks. Easy to switch out baits and put back in a clear case. Very user friendly. Works for me. Hope this helps.
I really like the b and b bait boxes. They will float if they fall over board and the baits will not tangle. I have used the tubes they were also nice it just seemed like they got damaged from heavy use. http://www.bbbaitbox.com/
I really like the " special mate " boxes made by Trinity they make them for large or small cranks as well for spoons. absolutely no tangled hooks
I have two Special Mate boxes for sale. http://www.coldwatertackle.com/trini...ate-tackle-box
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Capt. Ted
B & B are great easy access as chambers are slit so you can get you fingers in and grab bait. As Skipper 9 says They Float
I like these too, I have both sizes, easy to see and organize and they keep your lures and hooks dry rust free and sharp. Great for bucktails and spinners too.Quote:
Originally Posted by chumthrower
Kent.
I use the special mate boxes myself. I have spoken with david at dreamcatcher bait and tackle aka old bait barn and he has a way to get them. I would stop in so you can check them out.
I agree on the B&B box. I have been untangling baits for years and this box works great. Picked it up at Bays Edge in Marblehead.Attachment 3680
I use the shorter version of the tube boxes for my worm harnesses since they are about 4"s long without the snell and when added the 5 inch snell goes in without a hitch, they work great! But I must note that I don't have the 60+" leaders to deal with, I keep those leaders wrapped on a leader tender.Quote:
Originally Posted by chumthrower
I use Planos 3701 boxes. Those are the thin Version of the 3700. I then have a Shimano bag that came with the wider 3700 boxs. With the thin version boxes you can fit more crankbaits in the same size bag and still keep them somewhat separate. I will still put some small cranks of the same color together. I have two of these shimano bags. I normally have small cranks in one and large cranks in the other. With the boxes I can switch some stuff to one bag if I do not want to take both along.
Thanks a lot for the good info guys. I believe I will invest in the B&B. They don't appear to have a real good way of identifying each individual lure (by lure name), but that's no big thing.
wakina, do you use swivels to connect these harness segments together to your leaders?Quote:
Originally Posted by wakina
Kent
I make mine on the order of a Mepps spinner! Been using this design for over 5 years now, and exclusively the last three years after some trial and errors! Here is a picture. No more pool noodles and open hooks for my grand kids to get into no more wrapping leaders. I just tie a standard leader the length I want and can switch from harness to spoon and back by just unsnapping and snapping on the new lure be it a spoon or a different harness pattern. No more twisted leaders either.Quote:
Originally Posted by pimplepounder
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http://m.ebay.com/itm/151923019713
I bought a couple of these. Hold 14 each, 7 a side. They have drain slots and I just wrote lure names on the inside lid. I only have a couple dozen sticks and did not want to spend close to 100 bucks just to store my baits.
I just these in a small fishing bag to easily carry with me if needed
Wakina,
I think you have just made a convert. That solves a lot of problems. Now if I can find my wire bender? May be its time for a better one. Thanks for the info.. By the way--What the heck is a pool noodle? lol
Kent
Check new thread wire former!Quote:
Originally Posted by pimplepounder
Special mate boxes are definitely the way to go!
I use the same Branham and they are an inexpensive option.
http://www.banggood.com/Clear-Plasti...-p-958221.html
I use the Plano 3700 boxes (32 baits in each), because I don't have the room on my boat to store baits in the big B&B or Special Mate boxes. I agree those are nice to keep baits separated, but I can store up to 32 of the 3700 boxes in my boat's storage compartments, and keep the floors clear of stuff to trip over. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rubycat16
It's those long cylinder like foam pool toys...about 4 foot long.Quote:
Originally Posted by pimplepounder
I have used Plano 3700 boxes for years. I label each box on all sides with red nail polish to lighten my search for a lure e.i. P10, DDHJ, LAB, DDRR, etc.