What tackle box?

[Adam F]

What type of tackle boxes do you guys use?

 

Currently Ive got a biggish Shakespear box, on the plus side it's durable, and reasonably waterproof, acts as a seat when needed and can be used to rest a chopping board on.

 

On the downside, Ive just rationalised my tackle and realised it's bigger than I really need.

 

I dont want a tackle 'bag' and my gear sits on the engine box and gets wet - the bags just arnt practicle..

 

I know I can get the smaller - 'Beta' box that Shakespeare do, and I might get one yet - just wondered what other people use?

[Jim]

I bought a plastic tool box from B&Q years ago.

It opens up a couple of trays when you open the lid.

It looks O.K. but leaks like a sieve, any rain or spray goes straight inside.

I'm on the lookout for something else but don't want to spend a lot.

 

Jim

[great white]

I have the same as you Adam

 

Bought donkeys years ago to take everything when chartering including flask and sarnies.

 

It fits on top of the engine box [with several others at times] so we stay with it, Dan and I fish together most of the time so we now share it, it holds all the reels tuppaware boxes of spare line and hooks and a large segmented tray full of clips and swivels, Sam has a slightly smaller version of the same thing.

 

I have found that it fits inside a large red box with fold over lids, so I take both in case I need an extra large tub to take fish home in, use as a bait tank when the big one is at home etc.

 

we have tried several smaller boxes, that were not watertight enough.

 

We do have a plastic toolbox type full of lures and leadheads, that is kept inside the cabin lockers for wreck and brittle star trips.

 

Charlie

[niggle]

Adam a smaller box? I thought you were a tackle tart!

[Zzippy]

I dont know if this is big enough,but alot of kayak fishermen use this.

http://www.fieldandmoor.co.uk/m9/Flambeau/...oduct_info.html

[Adam F]

Adam a smaller box? I thought you were a tackle tart!

I am Nige....

 

But I the terminal tackle I use is stunningly simple. 99% of my fishing is done with a 6 hook sizes all in Varivas Big Mouth, 2 sizes of crane swivels, 8 & 4mm black beads, zip sliders, and lead clips.

 

That's it! It all fits inside a small plastic compartment box. The rest of my huge Shakespeare box of full of tackle I never use but take everytime I go.

 

I think I'll just downsize to the smaller Shakespeare box.

[dicky]

i use a beta box and it takes all my tackle and enough room for sarnies.

 

excellent value for money imo. i also have the large tray which is very useful.

[mike02380]

i've gotta beta box although the sarnies don't fit in - well i need a big lunch and snacks for a days fishing

[gjb]

if it's any help i use srewfix compartment boxes there cheap and hold all your hooks in one and beads plus bits in the other

cheers

graham

[fisherman1055]

I also use the Shakespear Beta box

It gives me enough room for my tackle

I have the seat adaptation from when I fished from the shore which makes it easier to carry and more comfortable to sit on

Try one of these Adam it should be ok for you

 

Tony

[Gazza]

have a look at the boxs on UKHooks (isle wight), they have a rubber seal around the top so totally waterproof........very handy when someone cleaning down at the end of the day with a hose going every where

http://www.uk-hooks.com/category.php?selec...b9c262b9b5abbac

 

Gary

[plaicemat]

Like Gary, I can't praise the Spud Dry Boxes from UK Hooks highly enough. I've been using one for a number of years now and they are great; totally waterproof, strong, durable and good value. What more could you want?

 

Terry.

[Adam F]

How big are they? Whilst I want to downsize, I still need to get 4 compartment boxes, a rig wallet and a tray of t bars, pliers etc in??

[great white]

Click on the website link, for the differand boxes and the sizes are stated.

 

Charlie

[Gazza]

try here for more info.....http://www.mtmcase-gard.com/products/camping/dry-boxes-spud6.html

 

All i can say is if they are not big enough .....get two ...

 

although expensive , i don't think you'll buy another one for a long long time

 

my inside measures 15 1/2" wide 10 1/2" deep 12 1/2" high (not including sliding tray or small non-water tight compartment on top of lid ) i have the big orange one......i think it's called a spud box 7

 

hope this helps

 

Gary

[conger king]

i got one as well best thing i brought water tight in any sea

[Jim]

I can't see the price anywhere !

That usually means something.

[Gazza]

Spud box 7 (orange only)

 

 

[Jim]

Thanks Gary.

 

Probably under my Nose - - - - - - - or my Belly

 

Discount ? ? ? - - - - - - sounds good to me !

 

 

[plaicemat]

Adam, I get 4 compartment boxes in it together with a couple of spare reels, various packs of lures, a handheld radio, digi scales, towel, rig wallet plus reels of line for leaders and disgorger, scissors and pliers in the top sliding tray. Plenty of room. Just get the bigger size.

 

Terry.

[Adam F]

Anyone want to bring one to the meeting tonight?

[Zzippy]

I think they are the same size as the flambeau box which I listed.Not 100% sure though. But they are just under