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DirtyDawg10 · Joined: 27 May 2009 Posts: 2238 Location: Granby, CT

I stopped by Dick's today because I'm in the market for a new tackle box or bag but I couldn't make up my mind so I left without one. I was wondering what your thoughts were. Do you have recommendations, pros, cons, etc...about what brands and types you like. I don't want anything huge but large enough to carry what I need for a day on the lake or river.

I've never used the bags before but I like the organization they offer with the interchangeable plastic box inserts. I'm just a bit worried whether they hold up well and if they are impossible to clean or not. Most tackle boxes don't smell too great after a while and I'm a bit worried the bag will absorb odors more than the hard plastic boxes. Thanks for any info you can give me.

heavyweight80 · Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Posts: 227 Location: New Britain,CT

I've got one of the bag type tackle boxes. I love it for the fact that it's waterproof and holds 6 trays and has an assortment of pockets
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SkeeterJim · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 2219 Location: Newington, CT

Dawg, it all depends on what you're looking for. Like rods and reels everyone has their favorites. If you're looking for something versatile and changeable get a soft bag with plano boxes inside that way you can mix and match and take certain boxes for the certain "types" of fishing you're looking to do that trip. These systems are great because as you increase your techniques and find the need to get more tackle, all you have to do is get more plano boxes. I've even seen soft tackle boxes that look like back-packs that you carry just like a back-pack which is great if you do alot of moving around like fishing from shore. If that's not your style then get a regular tackle box with slider drawers big enough to hold everything you think you're gonna need but you definitely don't want to overload them so much that it's a strain just to carry them around. I used to use several suit case size tackle boxes and one of them got sooo heavy that the handle and the surrounding plastic lid litterally broke off. Embarassed

That to me was a sign that I needed to reduce their weights and better sort out my tackle into a more manageable soft bag system also. Good luck figuring out what you're looking for Dawg.

Jim
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DirtyDawg10 · Joined: 27 May 2009 Posts: 2238 Location: Granby, CT

Thanks for the info. I definitely want the versatility of the Plano type boxes so I can bring tackle based on the type of fishing I'm going to be doing that day. I guess you haven't had any issue with the bag type as far as them absorbing odors goes? I have seen the hard plastic tackle boxes which also carry the 3700 boxes but it sounds like the bags are the way to go.

I will most likely end up with a Plano that carries 4 of the 3700's. That seems to be the size I'm looking for. Have you had any issues with durability of the Planos? Any more comments are appreciated.

heavyweight80 · Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Posts: 227 Location: New Britain,CT

I actually got mine from Marlboro,but after comparing it to others at the store,I'm very happy with mine. I've had it for at least 5 years and not one leak or funky smell come from it
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SkeeterJim · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 2219 Location: Newington, CT

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SkeeterJim · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 2219 Location: Newington, CT

Shaggs, that's crazy! I don't mind a few dark clouds but when I see lightning and hear thunder coming I get off the water ASAP. Out in the middle of a lake YOU are the highest point there so the chances of a lightning strike is pretty good especially if your holding your rod up too. I love fishing and all but it is not worth dying for.
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If I'm not in my Skeeter then I'm in my Hobie!

heavyweight80 · Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Posts: 227 Location: New Britain,CT

I really just got to the point my bag was getting so heavy that i just grab the trays i need and stick them in an old back pack i have. works pretty good
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Rookie · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 487 Location: Milford Ct

Backpack !!!!!!!!!
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DirtyDawg10 · Joined: 27 May 2009 Posts: 2238 Location: Granby, CT

Thanks for all the good info guys. I ended up getting a $30 bag from Dick's which will do the trick for quite some time. 4 plano 3700 boxes came with it and it has a good amount of pockets for all the bigger stuff. I could see it getting heavy if it is full of tackle. If and when that happens I will probably go with the backpack trick.

For now I am going to stick with the standard boxes that came with the bag. Some day I will eventually swap out to the waterproof boxes. I can see those being nice to have.

Rookie · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 487 Location: Milford Ct

This is the one i have. I got it from cabelas on sale for 25 bucks without the boxes. It was fine cause i wanted to use 3601 boxes which it can fit six of instead of three of the 3600. Right now i am using 3 3601's and 2 3600's.
I have several 3500 boxes in the top.
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DirtyDawg10 · Joined: 27 May 2009 Posts: 2238 Location: Granby, CT

Nice pack! Fits a lot of gear.