Plano Edge or other ideas

[The Baron]

We’ve got a brand new boat for this year, with a ton of storage so now’s a good time to start upgrading my tackle storage system.  I’ve been using cheap Plano and even dollar store boxes, but they aren’t waterproof and I’ve had some rust losses.  Buzbe stuff is crazy expensive, so I’m thinking the Plano Edge boxes are the way to go.  For those using the Edge stuff, are they proving to be waterproof and durable?  Do you have any favourite or hated boxes in the lineup?  I’m also looking at the BKK terminal tackle box, for hooks, weights etc.  Soft baits likely in bags, sorted by type.  Any other ideas are welcome. 🙂

[NorthernBasser]

I like the idea of the Edge boxes, but the cost and weight of them turned me off.

 

I just use regular Plano 3700's etc and put 1 gram silica gel packets in them. I just make sure I don't put any lures away wet and I never have any rust issues. 

[MRQturbo]

I like the edge boxes.. I have most of them.. The only ones I do not use are the ones for terminal tackle (I use the reg 3700s for my terminal tackle) and the crank bait specific boxes (I don't like the design of how the hold the crank baits.. I just use the regular 3700s and make my own compartments for cranks).. 

[webertime]

Some don't like the edge latching system, you may be one of them.  Plain old Planos with silica packs are perfectly fine unless you live in a rainforest.

[dwtaylor]

I like my plano edge jig/bladed jig boxes.  Super durable and waterproof.  They can store a ton of jigs as well which is nice.  Bulky, yes.  

 

I actually buy a lot of the waterproof boxes from harbor freight:  https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage-organization/parts-storage/large-water-resistant-storage-container-56578.html

 

They are a cheaper knock off version of the similar style from plano.  I too put silica gel packets in my boxes, but waterproof boxes are the way to go.

[Smirak]

I have started easing in the academy branded waterproof boxes. The 3700 are $8.99 and the 3600 are $6.99. I sold most of my edge boxes. To me, if you’re worried about the price of busbee, don’t even look at edge boxes. They are both in the same price category.

[A-Jay]

I'm like 95% basic Plano 3600 & 3700.

I've got a few 'Cabela's' & 'Lund' boxes,

(came with the boat)

but they both just seem like re-branded Plano products.

I try not to 'put away' wet baits; especially jigs/skirt type deals.

Drying them out helps keep the rust monkey away.

Oh no, a new monkey !

A-Jay

 

 

 

[Crow Horse]

For rust prevention you might consider the Zerust Plastabs. They are VCI's (vapor corrosion inhibitors). They work well. I use them in  my Edge & Stowaway boxes as well as all my tool chests/boxes. They work and take up no room if that matters.

 

[Siebert Outdoors]

I've got a few edge boxes that I use for specific stuff like jigs, and Fogy baits.  Other then that most of mine are 3700 or 3600s,  

 

IMO the #1 rule to keep rust out of your box is do not put wet baits/hooks away in the box.  Most of my rust issues went away since I started this.  Rarely do I deal with a rusty hook unless I keep a salty soft plastic on one.

[The Baron]

Just re: the rust… I don’t put wet baits away.  But the lockers on my little Bass Tracker are extremely humid and will leak so I’ve had tackle boxes get totally fogged inside.  Once was after a few days of rain that even with the boat covered some boxes were wet inside and I lost several packs of hooks, a few jig heads, some spinnerbaits and chatterbaits.  Not a big loss, but want to avoid that ever happening again.  Perhaps the new boat (a Lowe Stinger 195) will be dryer and I can get by with many of the boxes I have, and silica packs. 🤞🏻
 

I do still plan to try the Plano Edge jig and bladed jig boxes, maybe some of the 3700 flex for my expanding crankbait collection. 

[WRB]

If the lures/hooks are dry when sealed in a box no problem. If the lures are wet and sealed without air circulation corrosion will occur. Desiccant's help to absorb moisture.

I drilled 1/8 dia holes in my regular Plano box’s for years without any lure or hook rust, air is your friend mitigating corrosion.

Tom

[Bluebasser86]

I really liked the jig box for my bladed jigs. The only other ones I still use are a couple of the deep boxes that are for plastic storage in the original packages. The latches on the deep boxes don't want to stay latched well though. Durability has been great and I haven't had any issues with rust. My biggest complaints are the weight and the reduced storage space in similar sized boxes. I also had an issue with the one box that I had my jerkbaits in. The clear lids almost seemed to work as an oven and I lost over a dozen jerkbaits, Megabass, Lucky Craft, and Duo Realis mostly. I stopped using that box and haven't had any other issues. 

[DaubsNU1]

I have a few Edge boxes. I like them very much for things like hooks, weights, jig heads. They have a nice jerk-bait box.

 

 

The remainder are basic basic Plano 3600 & 3700's like @A-Jay.

 

 

[NorthernBasser]

1 hour ago, The Baron said:

Perhaps the new boat (a Lowe Stinger 195) will be dryer and I can get by with many of the boxes I have, and silica packs. 🤞🏻
 

 

If you do go the silica pack route, these are the perfect size. 200 for $10. For a 3700 size box I usually spread out 6-8 packets across the bottom. I'll replace them every year or every other year. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Dry-Packets-Premium-Desiccant-Dehumidifiers/dp/B00E880DYS/ref=sr_1_3_pp?crid=1JZ7MDSMHQKYD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X1ydbBRYp4hHW0oTb3T7qerkknGYYP2RveFR-g2z5l-JKVsGyVgusX2K3hytyoZnS4yhLap40HESdYYgJgnGnvMjNJgRoHnx09ttWo2K0bfYjzz70S2j9iyaJ01W15ZIuXAN-G-W7LUF0o3bMkwHodSH5lRMGBMSVLYzG5IQW2i76qBq_j_vfWI_abzle1WhskSP1O2rYT06uXejozH9gPjJ4-kfSHHmSddKyVRQYWw.Cwdu2YN1u5ckJmmmw8xgKTWjh9NiFmR8fyX8KZXWbi8&dib_tag=se&keywords=silica+gel+packets&qid=1741130071&sprefix=silica%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-3

[Crow Horse]

It's tough keeping tackle dry when it rains....

 

 

[FishTank]

I have several Edge boxes and they're great but I found I like the KastKing knockoffs better. The latch system just works better and they're cheaper. 

[r83srock]

I also like the waterproof boxes from harbor freight. For most things, I use the restrictor flambeau boxes from Walmart, they seem to work great also, keeping rust at bay. Desiccant packs are a must too. 

[Choporoz]

13 hours ago, The Baron said:

  Perhaps the new boat (a Lowe Stinger 195) will be dryer and I can get by with many of the boxes I have, and silica packs. 🤞🏻
 

I hope so....but my 175 hasn't been exactly water-tight

[spartyon8]

I like the Bass Mafia stuff but have been adding a lot of the Academy boxes here lately and am really pleased. I like the double sided ones, especially for separating my 1/4 and 1/2oz lipless on there own sides. 

[ike8120]

The Kastking Hyperseal Boxes are very good. Come in black or orange,3600 and 3700 Amazon has them.

[KCFinesse]

I've noticed that the edge boxes hold less than a standard 3700... I use edge boxes for terminal tackle, jigs, chatterbaits, but I can't seem to sacrifice the few redundant squarebills, etc. to make the edge jump on hard baits.

 

- Jared