[hawkman]

Two part question here.

I currently use an 'old-fashioned' multi-tray hard plastic tackle box for surf fishing. If space is limited and I'm with the family, I've even put tackle in a hard plastic Nestle Quik container. (They are worth saving for the garage and shop, too!). I also carry the occasional plastic compartmented clear boxes that you see in those tackle 'bags' (soft-sided tackle boxes).

What you do think of these soft-sides? Do the zippers hold up? Or do you have to wash down the bag every trip?

Also, I like to make my own 2-hook pomp rigs. How do you like to store them? It's just a mess in a tackle box. I've used cheap, non-food grade ziplocs and put them in the Nestle Quik box before.

Always looking for improving the set up. Thanks.

 

[cooper138]

Store made rigs in individual ziplocks then those in a larger ziplock. Just as easy to have a spool of floro handy, assorted hooks and make what you need on the sand.

 

[IPNURWATER]

All I use is those double sided soft bags. And the double sided smoke grey Plano plastic boxes for my lures. no issues here im on the same three I bought five years ago or more but I don't surf fish as much now , more of a boat,pier,inshore Fisher,i stay away from sand unless I'm drinking.. I use never once washed the bags down but I do Spray a rag with Olive oil or vegyoil and wipe it on the zippers about once Year. Anything else leaves a bad smell

Just don't put gulp in them if you pack the bag to full.if to full they will get smushed and will leak..then you have a mess.

Plus don't mix zmans plastic with others in the bag , keep separate, they have a chemical reaction and will melt.

 

[hawkman]

cooper - that's actually what I tried...and it worked. thanks!
ipnur - thanks for the report. I'll get one before the next trip.

 

[dawgfsh]

tie as you go.

 

[George Gravier]

I use a calcutta squal bag fits all my crap never had issues with the zippers freezing up and its somewhat waterproof

 

[Benji]

Are you using a cart? I mounted a milk crate to the handle on my cart to use as a tackle box it holds 6 trays with some room for other junk. There's pictures of it and how i mounted it to the handle on the sc forums cart thread.

 

[dialout]

Zip lock bags hold my pre tied stuff . And I love nestle quick....never thought to use a box to hold rigs.

 

[Fraykuss]

I have had good luck with the tackle bags and trays. For the rigs I tie myself i use small craft bags from Walmart or any of the craft/hobby stores. They usually have them in several sizes. I have more tackle trays than my tackle bags will hold. I can swap out depending on what type of fishing I am doing and don't carry tons of stuff I won't use.

 

[pmcdaniel]

Same as you, for the most part. I have a soft-sided bag that will carry 2 large plano trays and has a big enough zippered pouch on one side for all my Fishbites and Gulp bags, as well as ziplocks with my rigs and assorted other stuff. The zipper teeth are plastic with a metal "zipper" but it hasn't corroded at all. The main compartment where the trays sit has a large flap securing those and has a velcro closure. One tray has general terminal tackle and a few lesser-used baits. The other tray is all saltwater baits, sinkers, and lures. I have a spare tray that is filled with freshwater gear so I just swap trays and I'm ready for the lake.

 

[FishinMortician]

I tie up my rigs at home. No need to drag along tools and spools of line and those little plastic boxes full of little pieces to spill. It can be difficult to begin a tackle reduction program, but it can be done. Depends on what you are willing to drag onto the sand I guess.

I bring enough other things as it is. LOL





I like simple. This rig bag is five years old now and still works like new. Basspro Shops Worm bag in largest size with an additional purchase of the replacement bags so I could have more of them inside.





The bags are roomy enough to accommodate my large rigs without having to make small coils. Nice loose coils and less chance to snarl or kink. Nice relaxed storage. Little fish rigs on one side, big fish rigs in the other. There are also plenty of small zippered pockets to store little items. For example, I put swivels and clips inside a small tube and slip that in one of the pockets.

I do carry a spool of line to make shock leaders, but it gets slipped into a plastic container with my keys, wallet and phone. Other than that I try not to carry "tackle" with me. This is enough to get me through the day.

Lures in a small plastic container with lid and pre-tied mono leaders in small bags inside. Easy enough to slip in cart with a pair of scissors, pliers, dehookers, rope, knife, first aid kit, plastic container for sinkers, etc.

If I can leave something at home.....that's what I do.

 

[Fatback]

x2

I all so have the BP extream bags in two sizes. They work great, keep all my rigs neat, clean and organized. The larger bag has room for spools leader line.
I will take BP tackle bag and put in one of those small Wally world lunch coolers along with scissors, pliers, dehookers, rope, knife, and other stuff. And wa' la', everything stays organized, clean and compact. I have used these for many years and had zero problems. I did purchase some replacement bags when some of the bags zip-locks began to fail from use. I do add some 3 in 1 oil to the zippers as needed as they will freeze up if left unattended.

 

[Garboman]

Two part question here.

I currently use an 'old-fashioned' multi-tray hard plastic tackle box for surf fishing. If space is limited and I'm with the family, I've even put tackle in a hard plastic Nestle Quik container. (They are worth saving for the garage and shop, too!). I also carry the occasional plastic compartmented clear boxes that you see in those tackle 'bags' (soft-sided tackle boxes).

What you do think of these soft-sides? Do the zippers hold up? Or do you have to wash down the bag every trip?

Also, I like to make my own 2-hook pomp rigs. How do you like to store them? It's just a mess in a tackle box. I've used cheap, non-food grade ziplocs and put them in the Nestle Quik box before.

Always looking for improving the set up. Thanks.

I use zip-lock bags for each individual rig and this innovative tackle box that works even in a downpour to keep your tackle for getting rusty and sandy, plus you can sit on this tackle box. Try sitting on a Plano....

Been using this model for over thirty years on both the pier and beach. In the old days one of the zip-locks would contain that stuff from the mountains of Columbia....it used to be okay to toke up on the end of the Tee or at the Point at dusk....These days I am afraid it would not go over too well...

In a pinch on the pier especially if it is real hot out, you dump your tackle on the deck and fill tackle box with ice and beer, just keep an eye out for pier rats and miscreants who would abscond with your gear.

No leaks, and a bonus.... Chicks like the look of a man who at least appears to have some sort of a job.