Jig Storage

[SoFlaBassAddict]

As I keep increasing my jig inventory I've run into a problem.  Storage.  The Falcon jig box is decent, but it just plain sucks for small or large jigs.  3/8 and 1/2 ounce jigs fit fine in it.  Although you can't leave a trailer on without it getting bent up if you put the jig in the box.  How do you store yours?  3600/3700 boxes?  Sorted by color, size, or style.  Etc etc.  I've seen some people that have sewn the binders into jig cases, but thats not really what I'm looking for.  Hard cases fit into my tackle bag much easier.  Appreciate any input....

[Red]

I just keep mine in the standard size plano box, 3600 I think it is.  I can keep a bunch in it as I can fit several jigs into each little compartment.  Trailers can stay on, though they do bend up, but I haven't had a problem with the being deformed or anything.

[BASSclary]

I just put them in 3700 series plano boxes I believe. I sort them by type and color and to know the weight, I just put a small piece of masking tape on the wall of the compartment the jig is in, and Sharpie the weight on the masking tape. And I've heard the FTO jig box is bad because the smaller jigs fall out of their slot.

[Gatorbassman]

Do you have a boat or do you fish out of a bag?

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Do you have a boat or do you fish out of a bag?

Mostly out of a boat.  My gear is kept in a larger bag though when I'm fishing.  Mostly 3600 and 3700 Plano's.

[Quillback]

The Falcon boxes are also not good for large footbal jigs.  I'm still looking for the perfect jig box. 

[Jig Man]

I've tried all kinds of stuff and all sizes of boxes.  I can never settle on just what works every time. 

However, for the last year or so I have been the 3600 size boxes and have a box for 1 oz and 3/4, a box for 1/2 oz, a box for 3/8 oz and a box for 1/4, 3/16, and 1/8 oz. 

That way all I have to do if pick up the box for the size of jig I want to throw then look for the color combo I want.   I try to keep 4-6 of each color that I carry in the boxes and take along an emergency bag that is kept in the truck, just in case.

As for trailers, when I get done with a jig I drop it on the deck.  When I am back home and the jig is good and dry, I'll remove the trailer and put the jig back in its box if it isn't damaged.  The trailer I normally deep six.  I don't put trailers back in jig boxes due to moisture and salt.

[5bass]

I had the same problem at one time. So many head styles, colors and sizes and having approximately 300+ jigs, I had to do something.

First, I seperated all the head styles into different piles,(football, grass, flippin etc...) then I seperated the piles by size (1/4, 3/8 etc...).

Then I went to eBay and bought a bunch of 2" x 3" clear ziploc bags really cheap in bulk. I put every jig in its own little bag, sealed it up and wrote the weight and head style across the top with a fine tip Sharpie marker.

I then bought 3 or 4 different boxes (will have to look up the exact #) but they are deep boxes, not just the regular 3600 or 3700 shallow depth.

The bags stand up in the box and with the info written across the top of each bag, it kinda looks like a little file cabinet. ;D  Just skim across the tops, read what it says and grab one out. It works out real well.

The bags seem to keep the jigs free from condensation and rust and when I get one out to use, it looks just like it did when I took it out of the original package, not all mangled up and stuck together.

The 2" x 3" bags are almost too small for some jigs but I make them work. Some people may want to buy just a little bit bigger bag, maybe 3" x 3" or 3" x 4".

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Thanks a bunch guys.  I may end up checking out the smaller baggies if I can find some locally, FBL.  Don't want to go out and buy a bunch in bulk if I don't like it yet.  I understand completely about the trailers, Jig Man.  I don't leave them in for storage for a while.  When I get home I'll remove all of them.

[Fishes in trees]

I have a slightly different system. I have numerous 3600 & 3700 boxes which hold different jigs assorted by different brand, weight, purpose, etc. Then I have a few boxes of ready rigs, assembled jigs & trailers of assorted weights and purposes that aren't worm out yet and don't need to be disassembled. These lie flat separated in different compartments.. Most of the jigs in the colors I normally use are in the ready box. I keep all my jig boxes & trailers in the boat, but I very seldom have to get into them while I'm fishing.

I understand I'm not traveling light and that it isn't that efficient, but that is the advantage of an 18' floating tackle box.

Kind of off the subject, different sizes of small zip lock bags are available at any Michaels art supply store.  I would guess that other arts & crafts supply stores would carry them too.

[Joe D]

I used to keep my jigs in 3700 boxes, then I went to binders, now I am back to a 3703 (I think) whatever the extra deep model 3700 is. My biggest problem is putting wet jigs back in the box, in time it quickly rotts off the collar as I'm sure you know. So as was mentioned I use a jig then throw it on the deck to dry, put it in a 2x3 baggy (Walmart craft section - 100 for $2.00) and then return it to the box. Never leave a trailer on IMHO, and I am slowly replacing all of my jigs that have rubber collars, I bought some fly tying wire and am retying them all. Makes a good winter project.

Joe

[JDK.]

i use falcon boxes for everything expect Jigs they missed the mark on the Jig box for sure.. I use a 3700 box to keep most of my jigs.. When i buy them they come 10 in a small ziplock bag so i keep them in the ziplocks until the 3700 box is getting empty then i refill it..

[adclem]

I had the same problem at one time. So many head styles, colors and sizes and having approximately 300+ jigs, I had to do something.

First, I seperated all the head styles into different piles,(football, grass, flippin etc...) then I seperated the piles by size (1/4, 3/8 etc...).

Then I went to eBay and bought a bunch of 2" x 3" clear ziploc bags really cheap in bulk. I put every jig in its own little bag, sealed it up and wrote the weight and head style across the top with a fine tip Sharpie marker.

I then bought 3 or 4 different boxes (will have to look up the exact #) but they are deep boxes, not just the regular 3600 or 3700 shallow depth.

The bags stand up in the box and with the info written across the top of each bag, it kinda looks like a little file cabinet. ;D Just skim across the tops, read what it says and grab one out. It works out real well.

The bags seem to keep the jigs free from condensation and rust and when I get one out to use, it looks just like it did when I took it out of the original package, not all mangled up and stuck together.

The 2" x 3" bags are almost too small for some jigs but I make them work. Some people may want to buy just a little bit bigger bag, maybe 3" x 3" or 3" x 4".

I thought I was the only one that went that crazy.  I feel much better know.

Later,

[5bass]

I had the same problem at one time. So many head styles, colors and sizes and having approximately 300+ jigs, I had to do something.

First, I seperated all the head styles into different piles,(football, grass, flippin etc...) then I seperated the piles by size (1/4, 3/8 etc...).

Then I went to eBay and bought a bunch of 2" x 3" clear ziploc bags really cheap in bulk. I put every jig in its own little bag, sealed it up and wrote the weight and head style across the top with a fine tip Sharpie marker.

I then bought 3 or 4 different boxes (will have to look up the exact #) but they are deep boxes, not just the regular 3600 or 3700 shallow depth.

The bags stand up in the box and with the info written across the top of each bag, it kinda looks like a little file cabinet. ;D Just skim across the tops, read what it says and grab one out. It works out real well.

The bags seem to keep the jigs free from condensation and rust and when I get one out to use, it looks just like it did when I took it out of the original package, not all mangled up and stuck together.

The 2" x 3" bags are almost too small for some jigs but I make them work. Some people may want to buy just a little bit bigger bag, maybe 3" x 3" or 3" x 4".

I thought I was the only one that went that crazy. I feel much better know.

Cold winters = tackle organization time 

[SoFlaBassAddict]

I wish I had kept the receipt and all for that FTO jig box.  I need to find another use for it or something now.  15 bucks basically down the tube.  Oh well.

[JDK.]

I wish I had kept the receipt and all for that FTO jig box. I need to find another use for it or something now. 15 bucks basically down the tube. Oh well.

REMOVE THE INSERTS AND MAKE IT A BULK STORAGE BOX FOR PLASTICS OR ANYTHING REALLY