Backpack ideas for shore fishing

[jr231]

5 hours ago, The Bassman said:

I carry the same bag and still change baits too often.

I also have a BIG guide series tackle box, and a full size backpack packed to the brim . but when shore fishing I cycle what I plan on using into the small bag and I have good success this way

[soflabasser]

Today I went for a hiking/fishing trip.I only carried 1 Plano tackle box filed with lures,3 water bottles, and 2 meal replacement bars.I hiked for +4 miles and never got tired since I packed light.

[Heron]

I always shore fish.....never needed luggage for it. 

[jr231]

3 minutes ago, Heron said:

I always shore fish.....never needed luggage for it. 

What do you bring exactly? 

1 hour ago, soflabasser said:

Today I went for a hiking/fishing trip.I only carried 1 Plano tackle box filed with lures,3 water bottles, and 2 meal replacement bars.I hiked for +4 miles and never got tired since I packed light.

And because you're in decent shape apparently ! Ha-ha 

[soflabasser]

14 minutes ago, Yeajray231 said:

 

And because you're in decent shape apparently ! Ha-ha 

Yes ,but that's because I have been involved in various sports for most my life.Anyone can hike 4 miles or more if they wanted to and hiking/walking is excellent exercise, regardless how fit someone is.

[Heron]

What do I bring?  Well it depends on a few things....

> Month/Season 

> Water Temperature

> High Sun or Low Sun

> Average water clarity

> Cloud Cover, or not

> Depth

> How much time I have

When I factor these in, it basically leaves me with only the baits that are typically more productive than others.   So Im never packing more than what can fit into a small shoulder pack.  The wife calls it my man-purse.

 

I guess if you wanted a more specific breakdown, it might go something like this...

> March-April - Lipless Cranks, Squarebills, Chatterbaits, Jigs.

> May-June - T-rig Craws & Fat Ikas

> Summer (from July on) - Mostly Fat Ikas & Worms

> Fall (Mid October/Early November) - Still haven't been productive with that one yet. But plan on Spinnerbaits, Squarebills, Dog walkers, and Lipless Cranks.

> Any colder than that - Jigs, Jerkbaits, Chatterbaits

 

After sunset, I bring only a selection of buzzing topwaters.  These include different Whopper Ploppers, XL Jitter Bugs, and various Buzzbaits. 

Conditions and selections may vary, but that's a basic jist of what I take.

 

 

 

[Heron]

Actually,  whenever Im packing for a trip to the shore of my home waters, or any other waters, I usually pack in this order....

1. Baits that are most productive all year, for numbers

2. Baits that are most productive under the known conditions listed above

3. Baits for big fish

3. Baits or methods that I want to try, but haven't lately

 

Its a little ambiguous, but that's really it.   But it still doesn't add up to be more than what can fit in my little pouch. .

 

[FrankN209]

I recently bought the new tackle warehouse angler backpack. But are there bigger backpacks? I don't mean storage wise, i mean that will fit me better? Im a big guy and this thing is tight when i put it on. I can barely take it off. 

Here's the one I bought.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Tackle_Warehouse_Digital_Camo_Angler_Backpack/descpage-TWDCAB.html

[mixel]

On 11/21/2016 at 4:46 PM, Cheesefrank said:

Three 3700 one 3600 and about 20 bags of soft plastics I haven't found anything better if I do I'll buy it.

 

 

 

They probably could have gone bigger on the logo. ROFL.

[Crop9]

I am strictly a bank beater and I found that this backpack is great. It is listed online for around $30, but I found it locally for approximately $15. 

 

I can carry 2 gallon sized ziplock backs with various soft plastics, 1 3700 sized plano that carry crankbaits, and 3 3500 sized for terminal tackle, jigs & jigheads. Plus, it has enough pockets to carry water, snack bars, plyers, etc. I highly recommend it. 

 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fieldline-Pro-Series-1-176-Cui-Treeline-Backpack-Realtree-Xtra-Camo/26376280

 

 

[NCbassraider]

On 11/21/2016 at 7:46 PM, Cheesefrank said:

Three 3700 one 3600 and about 20 bags of soft plastics I haven't found anything better if I do I'll buy it.

 

The Shimano Blackmoon is IMO the best angler backpack on the market, however the Tackle Warehouse is a replica of it and I'm told is pretty well made.  It was removed from their website this past summer as the shipment they received was not up to their standards but they are back online and cheaper than the previous price of $80.  I think they are $55 now.

 

The Shimano Blackmoom will cost you about $120 but it will last forever.

http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-fish/en/home/products/gear20/bags/blackmoon-backpacks.html

[mixel]

I'm also looking for a backpack for shorefishing. I've been considering one of these. I google image "tactical backpack" and went from there.

 

This one out of my price range but I like the way it opens on the side.

$125 - Tactical Range Backpack

 

 

 

$45 - MonkeyPaks Tactical Assault Military Army Style Backpack with Hydration Water Bladder

 

$50 - The Ultimate Outdoor Military Tactical Men Backpack

 

 

$60 - Large Rebel Assault Pack (a few diff colors)

 

 

$49 - Compact Modular Style Assault Pack (lots of diff colors)

 

 

[j bab]

My BPS backpack holds 14 3600 boxes and lots of tools and goodies. You could stuff the big front pocket with bags of plastics