Conference wahoo::fishing

    REP.0
    
    	I have one of those Plano (can't remember what model) that opens
    up on top, and both sides fold out...plenty of room on top and a
    deep bottom that can hold a small child! STILL TOO SMALL!
    
    Vern

    I have;
    Plano 8606 - hip-roof? with 44 spots and huge bottom.
    Plano 1464 (?) - the smoke colored - has 44 compartments too.
    Two large worm boxes, and about 5 smaller ones of various sizes.
    
    I was just saying to the SKoal Bandit, we need a bigger baot, and
    Im looking for someone who is good at finish work. I need lots of
    shelves installed.
    
    I wish they would stop designing new lures.
    

    I just realized I vented rather than answer your original question.
    I like the BassPro Classic. Its made by Plano for Bass Pro, but
    I dont think it has a number. Its a large drawer style. My hip roof
    8606 takes/needs lots of room to open. Found it real tight in say
    a canoe. I have- I think - 9 storage compartments and a place to
    hold a large drawer type box. If the classic will fit this spot,
    it will be on my wish/shopping list. Ill still use the worm boxes
    becasue no one I no of makes a 'drawer' type for that. Guess Ill
    just scatter them on the bottom of the deck like I do now. Anyone
    have solution for worm/jig boxes.

>>    I wish they would stop designing new lures.
  
You got that right, Jack!!

I picked up one of the new Plano 797 boxes this past spring.  Actually, I 
think it was intended to be small steamship trunk...it's HUGE!  Probably one 
of the largest boxes available today.  It's got 4 draws with adjustable 
dividers and the top section has a spinner bait rack plus p-l-e-n-t-y of 
room for:
	* spare reel * flashlight * pliers * filet knife * first aid kit 
	* bug dope * Fish Formula * line stripper * 3 spools of line *
	* ...and a 6-pack!

After stepping up from a Plano hip-style box that was overflowing to the 
797, I found I actually HAD room to spare.  That was in the spring!  Now, 
it's FULL!  But I think it will do for a while as I've got just about 
everything I need in there....except my worms and jigs...I've got another 
box for them that's too small.  The only problem I have is that if I get a 
bigger worm box, I may have to get a bigger boat!  That's when my wife steps 
in and says, "Over my dead body!"  hummm....

BTW...the 797 is well constructed and can be bought for under $40.

-HSJ-

    I managed to acquire an adequate size tackle box this spring.  It
    floats, has its own trailer, is 14' long, and has a 50hp Johnson
    outboard on the back.  Anything else is too small.
    
    Seriously, the collection of tackle boxes approach seems to be the
    best.  It allows you to take what you need for specific trips, and
    carrying three or four boxes provides considerable entertainment
    value.
    
    The only other thing that seems to work is to choose one (1) bait
    and use it exclusively . . . . .
    
    Regards,
    Russ

    Does anyone here have one of those "Tackle Bags"?
    
    You know the ones I'm talking about....the ones in the Basspro catalog
    that has plastic/velcro pockets for 400 worm,pockets for 8 jars
    of Pork bait,and 75 jigs/n. spinner baits etc. etc..... 
    
    Looks like a travel bag/gym bag that will hold hundreds...Hundreds
    of lures
    
    One goes for like $94.00...ad a smaller version goes for like $65.00
    
    
    					jml

    I think drawer boxes are the way to go, one big one, like the Plano
    777, or BassPro's Classic, which use to be one of the Plano 777 series.
    
    However, if you want a drawer box like the 777 that's a little bigger,
    alot heftier, and unfortunately fairly expensive, there's my favorite,
    the Flambeau Adventurer 2275 at around $90...    
    
    Unlike the 777 series, the bottom drawer is large enough to hold
    spinnerbaits without having to remove the drawer above, leaving
    a slot open.
    
    Don Mac - who loves his 2275
                          
        
    
    
    

    You basser's think you got it tough....
    
    Try finding a box to hold cod jigs that weigh in at a pound a piece,
    are about 10 inches long and have a 9/0 treble hanging off the end.
    Or try bluefish plugs, about 7-8 inches long each with 3 sets of
    6/0 trebles, tuna fish gets even better, what kind of box do you put
    and 8 or 13 squid bar in?                             
    
    No flame intened here. The plano magnum with are the removeable
    insert taken out is great for bluefish plugs. The old 5 gallon bucket
    is always a good standby.
    
    Capt. Codfish

Hey, Cap...

I was only kidding about my Plano 797 being a "small steamship trunk," but 
from what you say, you need a FULL-SIZED steamship trunk!

-HSJ-

BTW...will your harpoon fit? 

    HARPOON tackle box.
    
    Great Idea! I,ve been having problems with how to keep my 12 ft
    harpoon with 2 ft tip from bouncing all around the place without
    tieing it down so well that I cant get at it.
    
    Bingo! A PVC pipe holder with Velcro tie strap. Mount two of them
    on the Bow rail or gunnal. Easy to use and easy to get at.
    
    TACKLE BOXES_ I have 10 brand new Fenwick 1080 boxes. I'd like to
    get them out of my celler  Any offers?        $15. Ea.
    Also a whole bunch of Perrinne Alum fly boxes $7.  Ea
    
                                            Walt
    

    
    For what it's worth, I think that  the mutiple tackle box scheme
    works well for me.  I have a Plano 8606 (I think) which is the
    6 drawer fold out type.  This is my main tackle box (although 
    small by the standards listed here ....  I guess I'll have to buy
    more tackle :^) )  I also have several of the small phantom style
    boxes ( I think they are "MAGNUM" also by Plano).  When I'm out
    in the boat and have plenty of deck space to play around with, I
    just load up all the boxes and have all my tackle with me.  However,
    If the boat is at home and I'm walking any distance to fish, I 
    fill up the smaller boxes with a good selection of tackle and then
    stuff it all into a small back-pack.  It's really nice to be able
    to throw the backpack over the shoulders and forget about it.  This
    also leaves the hands free to carry the rest of the vital equipment
    ...  The rod(s) and of course the COOLER.    With the backpack,
    you can also fish and carry the tackle at the same time.. as in
    when you're walking down the beach surf-casting as you go.
    
    As I said before, My tackle box needs are smaller than a lot of
    the suggestions here, but this system is pretty flexible.
    
    Gus
    
    P.S.  By having several smaller boxes, you can catagorize your 
    	  tackle by type size etc.  and with the clear or smoked
    	  color covers, it easy to see what box contains what 
    	  equipment.
    
    

    	As stated before, the problem is at least as big in the salt.
    I use several. One is a medium/large box for generic stuff like
    swivels, bottom rigs, leaders, some light weights etc. Another is 
    the old five gal bucket for bottom fishing stuff. The third is actually
    a canvas bag into which I stuff my offshore tackle like harpoon darts
    harness, tail ropes, pre rigged hooks, crimping pliers and other stuff 
    essential for big game fishing. The last one is a smallish box for
    bluefish lures. In addition to all this I also keep some loose rigs
    velcroed to the cabin liner material. When I go fishing I take the
    generic box and whatever specialty box I figure I'll need that day. 
    	What I hope to do this Winter is make a built in tackle box/seat
    for my boat which I will use in place of the pedistal seat. This
    hopefully will eliminate the generic box. I'd also like to build
    some sort of rack to accomodate the giant cod jigs (I often use 35
    oz Norwegians). These kind of plans, along with ice fishing, are what
    help pass the long Maine Winter (which will probably start next week).
    Paul
                     

    Paul,
    
     You actually use those 35's? I draw the line at 26. Even my custom
    made "sweet stik" would wince at working a 35. Back to the topic...
    
    I have seen some boats set up with the large tuppaware boxes for
    tackle. These stack up nice and hold lots of rigs. Some boats
    come with tackle draws but many of these seem small and are only
    good for terminal tackle. The multi-box solution is the one
    that works, take the right box for what you are going after that
    day.
    
    CC 

    My wifes Idea of a Tackle box is to dump lures,leaders,hooks, ect
    into the bottom of the Igloo cooler along with rope and rags. I'm
    sure some of you have seen this mess.
    
    Seriously- I saw a real neet Idea, That I 'll have to try. A fellow
    at the dock took the thin walled PVC tubing ( Cheap plumbing) and
    cut a bunch into 6 to 8 in lenghts of which he glued together like
    so
                  OOOOO
                  OOOOO
    
    He then put a handle and a sholder strap on them. You hang poppers
    and spoons by there hooks in a slot cut into the top of each tube.
    
    Keeps it neet and you don't get caught in the hooks.
    
                                                Walt
    

    RE: .14
    Place those tubes in a canvas bag and you have a classic
    Surf Bag.
    
    Bagel
    

    A friends boat at Ontario has made several cloth "racks" that hold
    lures under the gunnels. One just for 'J' plugs, one for spoons,
    etc. Admittingly, these are not in a size class like salt stuff
    Walts talking about. But if you have the space under there its worth
    thinking about. The dodgers - ones that glow - have a cover you
    must lift to see them all. Keeps the deck clear and lures selection
    handy. These are made on the idea of the Bass Pro soft tackle stuff
    - with clear pockets - reminds me of some shoes racks. I dont know
    how they were attached, but they didnt move - and we were in some
    fairly rough chop. Id make them so they could be all scooped up
    and stored away under lock and key. RE: .14  Im gonna be fishing
    with PVC tubes if I break one more rod tip this year. Whats a 2080
    box configuration?
    

     Although I have 7 main boxes (excluding any Steelhead/Lake stuff),
    if I had to make a choice I would recommend two.
    1. A 3 drawer conventional box with a separate side compartment
    for spinnerbaits ("Adventurer" used to make 'em, as did BassPro).
    2. A 2 sided Plano "Phantom" for worms and jigs.
     They don't take up much room, and you can put all the spare stuff
    you need in the bottom of the 3 drawer.
     Or, I would just do what ole "Lavender Jack" does: use only a floating
    size 7 gold/black Rapala and catch all the fish !
    
    --The Skoal Bandit (who never takes his own advice).
    
    P.S. - I left out his other favorite - the ugly "Bubble Gum" worm.
     

   What's worked out fairly well for me is to carry 3 boxes.

1: Plano 1152 double sided briefcase style box for worms & other plastic
2: Rebel Excalibur 850 (small by many standards) for plugs, spoons,
	spinnerbaits, & junk 
3: Plano 1123 double sided briefcase style box (small) with a little bit
	of everything, and not much of anything for carrying around in the
	truck all the time and when space or clutter is an issue.

	I can grab the small Plano ( #3 above) anytime and be confident I'll
have a bait type (spoon, worm, jigs, grub, spinnerbait, topwater, etc) I want,
but I'll be SOL if I lose tackle, or want a particular color.

	As I get more tackle I'm sure I'll replace the Rebel, but the other
boxes will be around for a while I think.

	Also I found that in the small box if I put the spinnerbaits in
3" X 5" ziploc bags, they don't get all tangled up with each other when I
lay them flat in the bottom of the box.  These bags also let me grab a few
extras from my bigger box and stuff them in a shirt pocket without fear in
the event I want a few extras, or a better selection for a particular trip.

In the small box I keep a good selection of blades, and skirts as well so I
can customize on the fly if I choose.

			Al