How to organize terminal tackle setups in the tackle box

[Full_Monte]

Hello Guys,

I'm making up a lot of terminal setups so I'll be ready to fish. This includes a leader down to tandem hooks, bugs, hoochies, apexes, etc. I've been using some Tackle Buddys to keep them organized. Do you have any better way to do it? I'm also struggling with a box to contain a number of Tackle Buddys. The Plano 3700 series are big enough, but the main tray seperators get in the way. Thanks for any ideas!worthy12

 

[AFDan52]

I was thinking about some kind of Box on my engine cover to hold a lot of ready to use stuff. Like Scents, lures, dodgers and the like. Anyone got ideas? Hope I didn't just HI-Jack your post.

 

[KokeDealer]

I like tackle buddies and those little "dope sack" plastic bags

 

[Fallriverguy]

I use pipe insulation. You can cut them to the size you need and stack the lures as close as you want. They are also lower in profile than the tackle buddies so I can fit them in a taller Plano box. I put a cut in the insulation to use as a line keeper.

 

[SilverBullets]

I use Plano box's and have all leaders coiled up and tied with wire ties cut to about an inch long. Years ago I was useing Fluorocarbon, but found that Maxima coiled up much better for storage. I just wrap the leaders up around two fingers, and wire tie. As an example, the regular size Plano box will hold 48 apex's...2 in each seperate compartment. Could probably hold more, but then tangles become an issue. In another box I've got around 40 hoochies and 16 wee-tads all with leaders tied up with the wire ties. The box's are great for storage and are all labeled as to what's in each one.

 

[smokepoles]

My box looks a lot like silver bullets except I put the rigs in a small plastic craft bags with a press lock closure (get them at Wally's craft dept). I'll leave the non-lure end of leader out of corner of bag an inch or so, and just press it shut. To remove, grab the tag end, open bag and pull out. Works for me, but can see might have to change if had a lot more tackle.

 

[Full_Monte]

I use pipe insulation. You can cut them to the size you need and stack the lures as close as you want. They are also lower in profile than the tackle buddies so I can fit them in a taller Plano box. I put a cut in the insulation to use as a line keeper.

You get the prize for your photo. What Plano Box do you use to put them in?
I'm using the 3700 series Plano boxes.

 

[Full_Monte]

I use Plano box's and have all leaders coiled up and tied with wire ties cut to about an inch long. Years ago I was useing Fluorocarbon, but found that Maxima coiled up much better for storage. I just wrap the leaders up around two fingers, and wire tie. As an example, the regular size Plano box will hold 48 apex's...2 in each seperate compartment. Could probably hold more, but then tangles become an issue. In another box I've got around 40 hoochies and 16 wee-tads all with leaders tied up with the wire ties. The box's are great for storage and are all labeled as to what's in each one.

Good idea, too. I'm not sure how you avoid tangles, but I guess you do.

 

[twisted lines]

I like tackle buddies and those little "dope sack" plastic bags

I use lots of those bags, in these bags! with apex, hoochies, wedding rings, wee tads, pretied leaders; & one bag for dodgers, all sorted by colors. Take one box for jigs, releases, spoons etc; and hope I don't have time for the other box the components beads & blades. Big boat Trout box may go little boat knot.

 

[MackPrince]

Check with Kokonuts on how he made up some nice buckets for cheap. They have 9 pipe insulators like Fallriverguy's and allow for extra gear to stay snag free but handy.

 

[Kokaholic]

Oh My Hell! You guys are killing me! I could only wish for some time to be able to sit down and get my tackle so organized.!worthy12

 

[Kokanee Killer]

I use pipe insulation. You can cut them to the size you need and stack the lures as close as you want. They are also lower in profile than the tackle buddies so I can fit them in a taller Plano box. I put a cut in the insulation to use as a line keeper.

now thats organized looks really professional great job.

 

[Kokaholic]

I do like the idea of the black foam. that looks good. Maybe someday I will be able to get that organized. Until then................ I will just have to deal with it.thumbsup

 

[Petty4life]

I do like the idea of the black foam. that looks good. Maybe someday I will be able to get that organized. Until then................ I will just have to deal with it.thumbsup

Oh whatever. stop crymeariver your just as organized as I amthumbsup

 

[Kokaholic]

NOt quite, But i am getting closer.

 

[AFDan52]

I really like that Black foam idea myself, looks like I might be going shopping .

 

[Full_Monte]

Check with Kokonuts on how he made up some nice buckets for cheap. They have 9 pipe insulators like Fallriverguy's and allow for extra gear to stay snag free but handy.

Kokonuts are you there? How about telling the big secret on these "organization buckets"?

I've been thinking that stacking the pipe insulators vertically in a soft-sided cooler (with a hard insert bucket) would be a good way to do it. What do you guys think?

 

[MackPrince]

I'd post a pic of the bucket rig Kokonuts gave me last summer, but in the winter shuffle it seems to have been lost somewhere in the garage.

He used a square bucket w/appx 10-12" sides. He then installed three rows of pipe vertically that the insulators slide over. It has enough space in between the tubes that I was able to fit extra line and tools inside as well.

 

[vvBob]

I call this my Leader Pole....Very useful for Trout fishing, because I am not using any dodgers, so leader length is not an issue. It's 3/4" PVC sch 40. It will hold about 30 setups.
I would imagine you could use this for Apexs & spoons trolled naked.

The handle is sheet cork, about 5 layers.

Radius the inside so swivels fit.

 

[Kokonuts]

The Bucket

The buckets that I made up for the foam lure holders are easy to put togrther. I will try to post pictures asap!

I used a small square bucket that holds nails & screws that I get from work. Any small bucket would work & I like the idea from Bullets about using the insulated lunch box for bait. Anyway just get some 1/2"pvc pipe, cut about 6" long, glue a cap on one end. Take your bucket upside down & layout room for the rows of pipes evenly so there is enough room for the foam & lures on them. Then take a self taping metal screw go thru the bottom of the bucket into the cap on the pipe. "Bingo" the bucket will hold plenty for a days fishing and its easy to replace the foames with different lures for the next day! thumbsup