fullcoupe Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I'm looking for a box, similiar to the Plano 3700's in size, that can handle terminal tackle. Seems simple, but the problem isn't the storage space - it's the fact that I can't find a box where the top sits flush with the dividers. The few different boxes I have tried (two of which were specifically terminal tackle boxes) have that critical issue - when they get flipped or turned sideways all my hooks and swivels go through a d**n spin cycle and I have to sort them all out again. I don't want to put everything in bags or pouches, that's kind of a pain, I'd rather just be able to access the loose tackle easily from a compartment. Just curious what you all use, and if it gives you the same headaches 1 Quote
jtharris3 Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I use a Plano water proof boxes for my terminal tackle. Works pretty well for me. 1 Quote
Jaw1 Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Try the bass mafia bait boxes can't remember if it's called a coffin or casket but it's the red one. They are expensive but bullet proof tough boxes the have a tight fitting top Quote
Karma Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I am a cheapskate but ... I am using the Plano 3700's as well and have encountered the same problem.... What I did was I had recently received an item in the mail that had the shipping foam in it like in the picture below. I just took the foam and utility knife and cut the foam into squares the fit tightly into the divided compartments in the plano box. Took a sharpie to the lid and wrote what was under each piece of foam in every divider (swiviles, 4/0 ewg, clips... etc). Works well, holds them in their dividers and they don't rattle. I am working away from home or I would post pictures. Not very good at describing things but I hope I made sense... 1 Quote
FinCulture Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 also try keeping hooks in their original packaging. 1 Quote
fullcoupe Posted August 31, 2015 Author Posted August 31, 2015 I am a cheapskate but ... I am using the Plano 3700's as well and have encountered the same problem.... What I did was I had recently received an item in the mail that had the shipping foam in it like in the picture below. I just took the foam and utility knife and cut the foam into squares the fit tightly into the divided compartments in the plano box. Took a sharpie to the lid and wrote what was under each piece of foam in every divider (swiviles, 4/0 ewg, clips... etc). Works well, holds them in their dividers and they don't rattle. I am working away from home or I would post pictures. Not very good at describing things but I hope I made sense... That's not a bad, might give that a spin. also try keeping hooks in their original packaging. My previous method...hah...drove me even crazier. I think that's more practical for a few different hook styles/sizes, but I have too many - plus all the other weights, swivels, etc... Quote
robster80 Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 ive got a plano box made for terminal tackle. still gotta sort my stuff and get it all in there tho Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted August 31, 2015 Super User Posted August 31, 2015 I had the same issue with some smaller boxes I've tried. I used to take airline tubing for aquariums (you can get in the pet section at walmart) and I'd make a slice in one side of it. I'd slip that over the top of all the dividers in the box and put a few dabs of super glue to hold them down. It filled the void almost perfectly. Since then, my collection has grown and I needed more room so now I have 2 Plano 3701 boxes and I haven't needed to do anything with those. Might be worth checking out. 3 Quote
NotnatsSamoht Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I glued a zerust shelf liner in mine, holds everything in place and protects the hooks. Available at Lowe's for tool boxes, not sure if Home Depot has them. 1 Quote
Kentuckysteve Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Get you some of this and trim it to fit the edges.It is door edge trim for autos.You can buy it at walmart cheap. Quote
Steve James Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I'm looking for a box, similiar to the Plano 3700's in size, that can handle terminal tackle. Seems simple, but the problem isn't the storage space - it's the fact that I can't find a box where the top sits flush with the dividers. The few different boxes I have tried (two of which were specifically terminal tackle boxes) have that critical issue - when they get flipped or turned sideways all my hooks and swivels go through a d**n spin cycle and I have to sort them all out again. I don't want to put everything in bags or pouches, that's kind of a pain, I'd rather just be able to access the loose tackle easily from a compartment. Just curious what you all use, and if it gives you the same headaches I like the Plano box with the fitted slots so the tackle hooks and rings don't jump into other slots. Quote
zmankane24 Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I just use my box but I put my stuff in pill bottle and label them works well and cheap Quote
blckshirt98 Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I like the Plano box with the fitted slots so the tackle hooks and rings don't jump into other slots. +1 the fitted slot Plano for terminal tackle is a must or you'll have things sliding under/over the adjustable dividers. Anything with adjustable dividers for terminal tackle is a no-go for me. Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted August 31, 2015 Super User Posted August 31, 2015 Why would you want a special box for tackle which is going to die anyway? Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted August 31, 2015 Super User Posted August 31, 2015 I want a bass mafia coffin. A lot of small slots for tackle and maximizes room. Also floats and stands up to being run over by vehicles. Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted September 1, 2015 Super User Posted September 1, 2015 I've taken a different approach to terminal tackle storage/maintenance. Hooks - I've stopped trying to carry every brand of hook I own. I try to carry a representative assortment of the types of hooks I might need in the course of a day. So, at Walmart I found a bunch of clear plastic pencil holders. They are roughly 6' by 8" - clear fairly heavy plastic, grommets on the corners ( designed to fit into a 3 ring notebook ) and a 5" or so zipper to close it. OK then, one for tx rig hooks - mostly 2/o to 5/0 with some exceptions. Another for drop shot hooks, another for tx rig senkos, one for weedless wacky rigs, I don't know - I carry 8 or 9 of the pencil holders filled with various specialty hooks. A shower curtain snap keeps all the different bags together in the large tackle bin in my boat. Weights - a similar deal - I don't carry all I own, just a representative sample of what I might need. I mostly use the smallish double sided plano boxes. One for drop shot weights, ( bubba drop shot& traditional lighter weights) another for tx rig weights, another for tungsten tx rig weights, another for internal tube weights, florida rig weights, etc. A slightly larger double sided box for " specialty weights" In the specialty weights category would be an assortment of nails for Neko rigs, different shapes of lead tape to fine tune weighting for stick baits. Lead & regular finishing nails to insert in the tails/bodies of various plastics and I'm sure I am forgetting some. The point here is that, for me, many small boxes and bags of terminal tackle work better than one larger box that is more or less easily spilled. My boat has a medium sized storage bin built into the step to the front deck, that holds all this stuff and more. I color code the various boxes and clear pencil holders to try to make it more accessible.. I offer this system as an option to the "one box for all" approach. So basically, if I need a tx rig senko hooks, I don't have to wade through all the different hooks to find the style I want. Same deal for weights. There is some overlap. There might be similar ( or the same) hooks in the tx rig hook bag and the bubba drop shot hook bag. I cary enough Gamakatsu Wicked Wacky hooks that they get their own bag. and so forth.. . . it works for me. Kinda sorry for the long rant - just got home from work & working on Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA #2 while I wrote this post. Quote
BigBassinBuckeye Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Try getting some rubber shelf liner for kitchen cabinets. It's the stuff that looks like a rubber mesh and comes in a roll. I trim it to fit the inside of the lid and then super glue it to the lid of my Plano boxes. Little bit harder to close the box but it fits down snug onto the dividers and keeps everything in place. Quote
hatrix Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 You also need to glue the dividers down maybe. I never had issue with them going over the top but always underneath. I have recently switched to some other boxes I had. I wasn't sure at first as they are small but deceptively hold a lot. They are the double sided Plano boxes that have 5 or6 compartments on each side and its impossible for stuff to mix. My split rings have yet to find their way all over the place like they always do. I don't really sort hooks other then type and if it is weighted or not. Weights are the same and only go by type basically. Now of there is a way to sort trebles other then original packaging or tons of small compartments with little piles I would like to know. I am pretty use to shaking out a ball of them on the lid of the box anyways though. Quote
RighteousFishing WI Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Try the bass mafia bait boxes can't remember if it's called a coffin or casket but it's the red one. They are expensive but bullet proof tough boxes the have a tight fitting top Yep check them out in tackle warehouse got one this past spring around 35 bones Quote
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