Hack for Storing Jigs

[papajoe222]

I've already started organizing my tackle for next season, doing a lot of downsizing. Not so much the amount of tackle I carry in my boat, but the size of the containers I've been using. So I came upon some small, 3X3in., zip lock bags that the wife uses for her jewelry beads.

I place a jig in each bag, mark the weight and style on the bag and end up with a gallon size zip lock that holds all my jigs. I do the same for my hair jigs, although a quart size bag holds my stash. Bare jigs.... style and weight marked in another quart bag. I can dump any of those bags on the deck, pick out the one I want, and I'm actually saving time vs digging through a 3700 tackle box to find the right weight and style. 

 

                                                         

[flyfisher]

I guess that is a good idea if it works for but that is a lot of bags to use.  I'd rather just throw some tape on the dividers in my plano box that has weight and head style.  

[rgasr63]

I understand what you are doing and storing your jigs that way it does help a lot.I do that with my soft plastics. I put them in one of those Bass Mafia bags and I just pull out a couple to carry in my pocket or a dry bag to go bank fishing. I carry 5 or 6 jigs at the most in a Plano 3449 box it has 5 dividers. And I use a Plano for my hooks also.

[A-Jay]

3 hours ago, papajoe222 said:

I've already started organizing my tackle for next season, doing a lot of downsizing. Not so much the amount of tackle I carry in my boat, but the size of the containers I've been using. So I came upon some small, 3X3in., zip lock bags that the wife uses for her jewelry beads.

I place a jig in each bag, mark the weight and style on the bag and end up with a gallon size zip lock that holds all my jigs. I do the same for my hair jigs, although a quart size bag holds my stash. Bare jigs.... style and weight marked in another quart bag. I can dump any of those bags on the deck, pick out the one I want, and I'm actually saving time vs digging through a 3700 tackle box to find the right weight and style. 

They all fit in a half satchel tackle box, which has dividers to keep the different bags separated.  I've eliminated five tackle boxes and the time it takes me to sort through them.

                                                         

Sounds perfect for new and/or dry baits, especially without trailers.

Be interested how the plan pans out in the long run

for storing used, wet baits with or without trailers.

A-Jay

 

[RHuff]

I use a plano spinnerbait box. The jigheads fit perfectly between the slots and it holds them in place... 

[Huckfinn38]

6 hours ago, papajoe222 said:

I've already started organizing my tackle for next season, doing a lot of downsizing. Not so much the amount of tackle I carry in my boat, but the size of the containers I've been using. So I came upon some small, 3X3in., zip lock bags that the wife uses for her jewelry beads.

I place a jig in each bag, mark the weight and style on the bag and end up with a gallon size zip lock that holds all my jigs. I do the same for my hair jigs, although a quart size bag holds my stash. Bare jigs.... style and weight marked in another quart bag. I can dump any of those bags on the deck, pick out the one I want, and I'm actually saving time vs digging through a 3700 tackle box to find the right weight and style. 

They all fit in a half satchel tackle box, which has dividers to keep the different bags separated.  I've eliminated five tackle boxes and the time it takes me to sort through them.

                                                         

I did something similar this season but used a portfolio binder vs a bag. Only issue I ran into occasionally was sharpie ink smudged so I couldnt read and little bags blew away if i wasnt paying attention.

[Tennessee Boy]

Plastic bags are how a store and organize almost all my tackle.  You can order any size and thickness plastic bag you want off the Internet.  I have a bunch in various sizes.  The thicker ones (4 or 6 mil) work better.  For labels I tend to over do it.  If the lure comes with a good label a just trim it down and put it in the bag with the lure.  If it doesn’t,  I laser print my own label on water proof paper and put it in the bag with the lure.  I wait till the lures dry out after use before I put them back in their bag.  I mostly store all of the bags in open Plano boxes that have no dividers.  I use a few that have a single divider.  I even store crankbait in their own very thick bag.  A lot of tackle like hooks come in their own bags which work perfectly in my system and of course soft plastics stay in the bags they come in.

[FrnkNsteen]

4 hours ago, RHuff said:

I use a plano spinnerbait box. The jigheads fit perfectly between the slots and it holds them in place... 

Thats what I use too.

 

The one I have is a 3700 size and has three rows of notches. I have regular grass and brush jigs in the first row, swim jigs in the middle row and bladed jigs on the right row.

[NorthernBasser]

5 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Sounds perfect for new and/or dry baits, especially without trailers.

Be interested how the plan pans out in the long run

for storing used, wet baits with or without trailers.

A-Jay

 

Even tho I have silica gel packets in all my storage boxes/bags to help prevent rust, I never put a bait away wet. I always let it dry out first, just to play it safe. 

[papajoe222]

11 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Sounds perfect for new and/or dry baits, especially without trailers.

Be interested how the plan pans out in the long run

for storing used, wet baits with or without trailers.

I have to give credit to Mike for the idea. His jigs come in plastic bags and I leave them stored that way.

 

When I first rig up a jig, I plan on putting the bag in my shirt pocket. If I change jig color or weight, I'll cut the first on off and hang on the back side of my windshield, tie on the one I choose to try and at the end of the day, I'll have two bags in my pocket, one for the hanging jig and one for the jig I'll cut off when I get home.  I also put a fresh piece of Zerust in every bag. I despise rusty hooks on my jigs.

[gulfcaptain]

So I changed how I stored jigs a few years ago. Being we are creatures of habit and let's face it we ALL have our color preferences.  So I buy the style jig heads and weight bare, and purchase the skirts. Easier to store 15 -30 bare jig heads and 10packs of skirts then try and house 4-5 of each color jig and weight. 

[flyfisher]

6 hours ago, papajoe222 said:

I have to give credit to Mike for the idea. His jigs come in plastic bags and I leave them stored that way.

 

When I first rig up a jig, I plan on putting the bag in my shirt pocket. If I change jig color or weight, I'll cut the first on off and hang on the back side of my windshield, tie on the one I choose to try and at the end of the day, I'll have two bags in my pocket, one for the hanging jig and one for the jig I'll cut off when I get home.  I also put a fresh piece of Zerust in every bag. I despise rusty hooks on my jigs.

I don't have a windshield on my kayak but I do have a piece of pool noodle that I have mounted to hold used baits so they are able to dry and are out of the way.

[Jig Man]

I’m kind of a jig guy.  I like to keep mine readily available and easy to see and choose so I like clear plastic boxes.  The jigs producing best right now are the Jewell Pee Wee so I have them separated from others.  The back row are store bought and the front are home made knockoffs.

 

[FrnkNsteen]

Here's mine.

[Columbia Craw]

I’ve never felt the need to label jigs. I guess I’m familiar enough with each jig to recognize the type weight and manufacturer by sight.  I only separate types within the box and swim jigs get their own box outright. Works for me.

[RRocket]

I use this little guy

 

JIGBOX Fishing Jig Organizer - Holds 50+ Jigs -  https://a.co/d/2G8SwEW

[txchaser]

I've come full circle on this, using the edge jig box for a while. It's great for chatterbaits, but I really don't like the pressure it puts on the skirt. So I'm headed to an edge thin 3700 and lay them down. That's how the extra jig box is anyway, and they are easier to see and find in that box. I'm mostly moving towards one maker across multiple weights so it's pretty easy to see S/M/L.

 

If someone made a foam insert 3600 or 3700 box that was deeper I'd probably try it, but the spro was way to shallow for jigs with a brush guard.

[RRocket]

28 minutes ago, txchaser said:

 

 

If someone made a foam insert 3600 or 3700 box that was deeper I'd probably try it, but the spro was way to shallow for jigs with a brush guard.

 

Not sure if this applies to you, but I use the little Jigbox. Foam bottom, dome lid. Slits in foam for hooks.

 

Even just throwing in my chatterbaits haphazard, I've got 9 in this tiny thing (it will allegedly hold 50 normal jig heads). I think if you were more meticulous than I, a few more would fit. Any of the skirts sticking out from case show no ill effects. Again, not an issue for someone more meticulous. This suits me perfectly as I'm a "replace as needed" tackle kind of guy. I pack light. I stock up before I leave the house.

 

However, they make a larger 3600-sized case to this one. I think it would hold plenty of jigs..or chatterbaits.

[FrnkNsteen]

13 hours ago, RRocket said:

I use this little guy

 

JIGBOX Fishing Jig Organizer - Holds 50+ Jigs -  https://a.co/d/2G8SwEW

That would work well for jig heads for flukes and paddletails. I currently have them in bins separated by type, but you still have to dig through.

 

The one you posted seems like it would be easy to see the different sizes and styles so you can grab which one you want.

 

I might have to order one of those!