Favorite Plano/Storage for Tackle? (Iron specifically) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

surfisher · 10-01-2015, 08:16 AM

Well, like the title says: What's your favorite storage system?

I currently have about 5 total plano boxes that hold mainly all my swimbaits from bass fishing. The problem I'm currently having is the plano box for my iron keeps getting dried out and cracking or it gets sand inside and basically trashes the iron.

Anyone have experience with the waterproof plano's? Or how do you store your iron for safe keeping.

octico · 10-01-2015, 10:47 AM

Plano waterproof 3600 stowaways work really good for me. I have a 2015 Outaback upgraded the round hatch to rectangular and am using the Hobie tackle management systems. They work really well.

2-Stix · 10-01-2015, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by octico

Plano waterproof 3600 stowaways work really good for me. I have a 2015 Outaback upgraded the round hatch to rectangular and am using the Hobie tackle management systems. They work really well.

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skrilla · 10-01-2015, 02:02 PM

X3 on waterproof Plano. Jigs are hung dry before going back. Those boxes keep water out but also hold moisture in... aka rusty hooks. Also keep the boxes stored in a cool dark place to avoid UV exposure.

Dannowar · 10-01-2015, 02:32 PM

I still have the jig container from the old pro angler hatch. Works perfect and drains.

Hunters Pa · 10-01-2015, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by skrilla

X3 on waterproof Plano. Jigs are hung dry before going back. Those boxes keep water out but also hold moisture in... aka rusty hooks. Also keep the boxes stored in a cool dark place to avoid UV exposure.

take those little dessicant packets ("Do Not Eat - Silica Gel") that come with shoes, etc and throw them in with your hooks, jigs, etc. They absorb moisture

Mahigeer · 10-01-2015, 04:17 PM

I have heard that a piece of blackboard chalk helps absorb any moisture in the air of the box.

roby · 10-02-2015, 03:29 PM

I was on the Islander with Jim Sammons several years back and he had his jigs stored in the Plano Tackle boxes that have holes in them. I've used them for jigs ever since. For hooks and such I use the waterproof tackle boxes.

http://www.planomolding.com/437000

10-01-2015, 08:16 AM	#1
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	Favorite Plano/Storage for Tackle? (Iron specifically) Well, like the title says: What's your favorite storage system? I currently have about 5 total plano boxes that hold mainly all my swimbaits from bass fishing. The problem I'm currently having is the plano box for my iron keeps getting dried out and cracking or it gets sand inside and basically trashes the iron. Anyone have experience with the waterproof plano's? Or how do you store your iron for safe keeping. __________________

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skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	X3 on waterproof Plano. Jigs are hung dry before going back. Those boxes keep water out but also hold moisture in... aka rusty hooks. Also keep the boxes stored in a cool dark place to avoid UV exposure. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

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Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	I still have the jig container from the old pro angler hatch. Works perfect and drains. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

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10-01-2015, 10:47 AM	#2
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Plano waterproof 3600 stowaways work really good for me. I have a 2015 Outaback upgraded the round hatch to rectangular and am using the Hobie tackle management systems. They work really well.

10-01-2015, 04:17 PM	#7
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,862	I have heard that a piece of blackboard chalk helps absorb any moisture in the air of the box.

10-02-2015, 03:29 PM	#8
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	I was on the Islander with Jim Sammons several years back and he had his jigs stored in the Plano Tackle boxes that have holes in them. I've used them for jigs ever since. For hooks and such I use the waterproof tackle boxes. http://www.planomolding.com/437000