Garage Organization For Tackle, Need Ideas

[RyneB]

I prefer the shoe boxes with the attached lids rather the ones with the separate lids.  I think that they stack better.   I got them at Walmart for around a buck, I can't remember.  Also, I keep alot of gear in large plastic tubs.   Clear tubs are better than solid color ones I think.  If you have outdoor storage (I keep all my fishing stuff in a 30'x50'barn) or even in your basement, mouse proofing is important.  Mice will tear up soft plastic lures and packaging if you let them, especially Gulp baits.  I have learned this through experience.  Now,   I sprinkle mouse poison all over my shop and I've got a dozen or so mouse traps  set.   There is a 6' black snake that likes to hang out in my shop when I'm not in in and I think that it hangs there because the eating is good.  I've seen it a few times and I've found shed skins several other times.  It always ran away when it saw me.  It is a little unnerving, but overall I think it is a good thing to have.

 

They say that Rattle snakes won't come around places where black snakes live.  I hope that is so.   I haven't seen a rattle snake on my property near my house in a number of years, but I haven't gone actively looking for one either.   Knock on wood.

Snakes? you my friend are tougher than me. If i saw a snake in my garage, that would be the last time i enter my garage.

[deaknh03]

Mine is in my living room. I re-purposed an oak armoire for my tackle storage. There's a few drawers for spools of line and tools, and two stacks of 3700 trays fit perfectly in it.

J, not a chance in hades your married.

[Jell0b0y]

Pegboard is your friend...

 

In addition to the pegboard on the fishing workbench, I have three drawers under the bench for fishing stuff. Rod & reel combos stored vertically in rod racks.  Couple cardboard boxes under the bench with some extra stuff.

 

That's a nice setup...Once i get my garage finished I am going to put something similar to this in it with the rest of my gear.

[Goose52]

That's a nice setup...Once i get my garage finished I am going to put something similar to this in it with the rest of my gear.

 

Thanks. It started out just being a general purpose workbench with tools on the pegboard.  As time has gone by, in the middle of the night when no one is looking, the bait monkey keeps finding other places for my tools and makes more room for tackle...

 

[J Francho]

J, not a chance in hades your married.

Uh, no. LOL. But, I can't imagine any woman taking offense to it. You can see it here, in the background.

 

[deaknh03]

Uh, no. LOL. But, I can't imagine any woman taking offense to it. You can see it here, in the background.

 

 

I agree, it looks like a regular piece of furniture in your living room... the drum kit on the other hand, wouldn't fly in my house.

[J Francho]

That's temporary, the drums live in my dining room.

[hookum]

JT Bagwell can you send some pictures of what your fishing area looks like?

[basshead1]

That's temporary, the drums live in my dining room.

My drums are in the 3rd bedroom. We just had a third kid so I may be getting kicked to the garage soon. Doh!

[Tugmaster]

Uh, no. LOL. But, I can't imagine any woman taking offense to it. You can see it here, in the background.

 

Reminds me of my younger days when I used to park my Harley in the living room. That ship sailed when I got married.

[bigbill]

In my tackle room I use the adjustable strip shelving. I mainly use the 12" brackets on them with 3/8" plywood cut in 12" wide strips 8'long. I use the large green spinner bait boxes for storage. I also have labeled cardboard boxes for my over stock. I also use 18 tackle boxes for my first line defence. Five of the tackle boxes are an assortment of everything. They go fishing with me. My vertical rod rack holds 36 rod setups ready to go. I still need another rod rack.

They keep on saying the world will end whenever? I have enough tackle so the future generations can still bass fish. And eat too it's just the old boy scout in me. Got matches?

[bassguytom]

I use the Rubbermaid marked for different plastics and the Plano boxes for cranks and jigs and such. I only have the storage problem in the winter when I empty the boat usually all my tackle stays on the boat. Some of these set ups are awesome.

[vikingbear8]

Here is what I do, I dont use traditional tackle anymore so I have a closet full of that stuff too.

Where the magic happens

Rod Rack

[SudburyBasser]

 

Here's a couple ideas for rod and tackle storage that take up very minimal floor space.

This hardwood veneer with oak finish fishing rod and tackle storage cabinet neatly organizes up to 18 rods. The unique adjustable clip allows for perfect alignment while securely storing rods in place. This unique system allows for worn out clips to be replaced or to utilize different sizes. The lower portion of the cabinet has a wire frame which holds most 3700 or 3600 utility boxes, with a total capacity of 12. The two sliding top drawers have adequate space to store lots of spare tackle. The top comes with an inlaid clear plastic mat; ideal for reel care or other work. Also comes with a wire tool rack, and a set of three tools; needle nose pliers, scissors, and wire cutters. Best of all the unit is pre-assembled.  The top and bottom screw on with a total of 8 screws. The wheels need to be screwed to the bottom and you’re ready to go! Natural lacquer finish.

 35.5”H x 21.25”W x 12.75”D

http://www.beatthebigboxboys.com/store-products-LUBC-018A-18-Rod-Wheeled-Tackle-Storage-Tower-with-Tools_1098251748.html

 

 

That is nice.

[OK Bass Hunter]

I now feel inadequate about how I store my tackle.