BUYER'S GUIDE: The BEST Tackle Storage Boxes And Gear Management!

We're back with another tackle storage review. We need to update these every year because there are ALWAYS new products hitting the market and we're constantly changing the way we use new and old gear to fit our needs. Whether it's new kayak setups, new product innovations or we're changing the way we fish, there is always a new way to manage tackle.
Let us know what you're using, what we missed or what we need to check out for 2024!
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[@aaanglers]

What are your favorite tackle solutions?

[@glxbe]

I personally like to store so much stuff in so many different things that I never know exactly what I have or where it is

[@phjl1963]

Zip lock worm bags you can write on the ones for ice fishing

[@marcusspjut8906]

Daiwa Bait Junkie Zip Case is something that I realy used for my softplastic packs when on the kajak/jonboat or if Im just doing some bankfishing I put everything in there tools, some plastic and one or two hardcases with hooks/hardbaits. It go a nice handel, mesh so nothign will rust/mold if there were a shoulerstrap it would be perfekt. It survied one season so far.

[@adamlebeck9482]

Flambeaus blade crate for spinnerbaits. I've tried lots and it's easily the best.

[@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole]

@@glxbe So your version of "Mystery Tackle!" I know exactly how you feel!

[@bryand956]

Hell yes. The video we need. Storage ain’t sexy but it’s a must. Glad y’all did this and went over pros and cons.

[@cjones2077]

I absolutely love the Buzbe half large fast flats bag for buzz sits and spinnerbaits. You can fit 10-20 of each in a bag, see exactly what is in there, baits are easy to access, and they take up almost no room.

[@wvufan0524]

I picked up a couple of the z-man bags for plastic and LOVE them. I thought expensive at first, but so worth it after a full year of use.

[@davidwilliams1805]

Thanks guys! Some good info! I enjoyed the different tackle solutions.

[@KZ-bu6su]

H2O boxes are like the non-Edge Plano boxes which has clips on 3 sides. Super durable and I got the 3700 size for $8ea

[@jasonisham9948]

I've had issues with my ul terminal tackle moving across compartments in the H20x box

[@ReelFilmVideos]

The Mule fishing box is a copy of the Gamakatsu G Box 250. I found the G Box excellent as a self contained drop shot box with hooks in the foam and weights in the dividers. And speaking of Gamakatsu boxes, the G3600SF is my favorite solution for ultralight jigs rigged with plastics and fits with the rest of my boxes much better than fly boxes.

[@jamesbourlard7892]

Had a cabelas large bag held so much tackle. Think it was 12 3700s .never thought twice for my boat but ,to big in a kayak. Next size down for the kayak is fine

[@RicardoReview]

I love the BassDash for 30$ it really gave me a lot of time back on my short fishing sessions, stores 2 rods, the net and all my tackle, it has the pockets so is not a hot mess every time I try to change lures, probably the best investment I made this year.

[@paulglass7268]

That’s a serious bag

[@philipgreen4791]

Great video! Always good to see new products and ideas. Ordered some of the BuzBe flats in the 1/2 long. Great for spinnerbait storage.

[@wrnr2cb]

If it hasn't already been said, the plano wrap works well for packs of soft plastics. You can fit a lot in there. Has worked a lot better for me than the old speed bags.

[@Woody3025]

The Spro terminal box’s are pretty legit. Very good quality. I like the biggest of the three sizes.

[@mitchellandking]

You guys have great co-hosting energy - just straight appreciation.

[@polychris5961]

For a normally boring but necessary topic, that was a pleasingly entertaining rendition. Thanks fellas. Buzbe is getting higher and higher on my list of things I need to buy. I just have to come to terms with basically losing the money I spent on the storage items I currently own

[@aaanglers]

🙌🙌🙌

[@scottemory72]

I enjoy both my Buzbe and my Plano Edge boxes, each has their own value to my organization. Ironically all of my soft plastics are stored in their original bags inside plastic Walmart storage boxes when I’m not fishing; I use the Daiwa Tackle binder as my day bag for soft plastics when I’m in my kayak.

[@StonedDead1981]

For your jigs, take a buzbe without the trays, cut a piece of denser foam that fits tight and score it to insert the hooks into. It'd work like the little Mule case. Could use a standard size or even the deeper one to save the weed guards.

[@paulglass7268]

Good idea!

[@aaanglers]

Gonna have to try that

[@StonedDead1981]

@@aaanglers I haven't done it, but it seemed logical seeing as you liked the Mule box for that reason. You wouldn't want Styrofoam, but something dense, almost like pool noodle foam, or thick EVA. Score it for you jigs, make it slightly larger to give a little pressure. If you had to, you could glue it, but don't use something that will bond, just sticky. That way you could take it all out, clean it, and use it the normal way and not damage the box.

[@Jason-416]

That mule case you guys showed is awesome. I had the gamakatsu vision for the past two years which is exact same, Which I used for my Ned rig stuff. Last week I picked up the Spro terminal tackle box xl size and I switched to the Spro case ,which other companies make the same case just different names. You guys should check out that case out.

[@keeganroberts461]

Agreed

[@aaanglers]

Will do!

[@curvingphoenix]

The new bass mafia coffin has a much improved handle over the previous ones, it has become my go to tackle box

[@veskergaming8611]

First time watcher here. Prolly one the best Storage buyers guides Ive seen since Tactical Bassin. The algorithm did not disappoint sending me here. Got yourself a viewer

[@aaanglers]

Thanks! 🙌

[@jasonlopez4855]

I like the Flambeau Pro Angler backpack blue 5007 and the Tackle bag 4007 FL3000 blue nice and good quality for me.

[@5.7.0bassin2]

I had the lews bag and it was ok but I sold it and bought the kastking one and been liking it you can only get 3600 boxes but I like it it keeps me not over loading it it honestly looks close to the bonifide one in the way the boxes and plastics get stored

[@postfishingclarity]

Heck yes! Been looking for a video like this!

[@Shotjunkie99]

Flambeau makes a bag/backpack that is almost identical to the Lews Mach bag minus the sunglasses holder. For $110 i have it and I like it

[@stephenbeaver2035]

Really the best storage video I have ever seen.

[@GoVentureTexas]

Y’all seriously make us spend way too much money. We thank you for that. 😂

[@JD.California_monkey_mackerel]

I love and I still have my Ozark trail first generation backpack 🎒 for Pier fishing 🎣

[@paulglass7268]

🙌🏼

[@davidcrump2348]

I use the osarlo trails bags from Wal-Mart. I put soft plastics up top terminal tackle in a small box in the top front zipper, stringer in the small front zipper, scents in sides and hard baits in the bottom in storage boxes. It’s not very costly.

[@warrencountybassnj9459]

A little hack on the A Rig box. I take the dividers and use them as template and cut dividers for waterproof boxes. So they are waterproof.

[@paulglass7268]

Raaad

[@aaanglers]

Genius!

[@swirlvike]

Kastking bags are 🔥 for the money

[@scandog35]

Just switched to the orange kayaking boxes. Amazon has been running them on sale every few weeks. Hard to beat for the price. 3600 under $12 and 3700 inder $14. Just have to watch the sales. Love your reviews.

[@aaanglers]

It’s a solid deal!

[@keeganroberts461]

I just bought a plano b series 3700 bag about a month ago and i love it. The main compartment holds up to 5 3700 boxes and the front compartment can hold 1 3600 box.

[@Fishingwithfaithoutdoors23]

I use the zip bags that bed covers and sheets come it. Super fire bait bags! Try it on your channel I dare ya!

[@GoblinYaks]

Great show. I currently use the Gamakatsu G-Box 388DD Pocket Utility Case for terminal tackle. I will dump anything without a cover. I like this box because each section is closed off. I don't like it because it is not water resistant. I think a good alternative and demo for you guys would be the SPRO Terminal Tackle Box. Absolutely agree with you on the Bass Mafia and Edge boxes for terminal tackle.

[@aaanglers]

We were looking at the spro! We will grab some

[@egomaniac247]

damn ya'll spend some serious money on tackle :) I used to love putting all my soft plastics in trays but I much prefer a bait binder and leaving them in their original bags now

[@jasonrosenberger8157]

Check out the Picifun tackle backpack I love mine...I will say however I usually only wear it to n from the boat n it holds some baits I don't have room for and my boat keys trolling motor remote extra batteries ect....keep up the great work fellas thanks for all the work you do

[@WikingPipe545]

I got the kastking boxes and they are amazing. On Amazon two packs are less than $30. It's a no brainer. Absolutely amazing. Sure they aren't perfect like the things mentioned, but if you are a weekend hobby angler it's a great choice.

[@aaanglers]

💯

[@Reelswimshady]

I’d like to hear about the 3700 aftco tackle backpack! Looks big enough to store your boat in but easy enough to carry

[@loaf21]

Matt from TB found another unique way to use the large half flat from Buzbe...spinnerbaits. a cool idea that I plan on using myself. that + Paul's use of the Buzbe 2x2 tray should cover everything

[@aaanglers]

🙌

[@JeremyMartin-xq7pb]

I use the Buzbe Flatz HL for my spinnerbaits.

[@ryanwilson5936]

The hard-sided sunglasses case on the Lew’s Mach would be a great place to store your weed.

[@michaeldahl6782]

I've bought the Edge Jig Box a few times, to make it work, and then I return it specifically because of the issues you mentioned. The dividers do come out so you could stick them in a deeper edge box, but that doesn't address the issue of a lot of jigs not fitting properly.

[@codyclark4837]

Gamakasu tackle bag is very nice for a no frills streamline pack. Also comes with 3 boxes. Im super happy with mine. I got mine on sale for 80 bux

[@natea6731]

Going to get the mule fishing storage.

[@JanoyCresva]

As someone who wears prescription glasses, the sunglasses holder on the bag is a must. I have prescription sunglasses so anytime im at the water, having polarized glasses is a must for me. I never know how long im gonna be at the lake. If its getting late night, i cant swap out the sunglasses for the regular glasses and not trip over every pothole on the way back to my car.

[@johnbgoode3]

For an Average Joe weekend fisherman buying on the cheap, I have the Osage River fishing backpack that fits four 3700 boxes in the bottom, has a decent size main compartment, with 3 side pockets, water bottle holder, pliers holder, front pocket, sunglasses pocket and has held up pretty good. For my plastics, I have the Pack All water-resistant material zipper pouch; large ~3700 size, medium ~3600 size and they hold a lot of plastics and have held up, and I just bought the HAPPIBOX 4pc large mesh storage bags (~3700 size) that are 2.5” think and hold a lot of plastics, 3-4x more than the Pack All’s. Not sure about the durability yet though.

[@paulglass7268]

That’s a big pack!

[@kelvinvega261]

Love the content!!!! 💪🏽💪🏽🚀🤙 thank you thank you!

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great video and tips merry Christmas guys

[@334getfishin]

I just got my members only giveaway package, and I liked that harmony bag so much I ordered a pack on Amazon! Great job fellas as always! Merry Christmas

[@paulglass7268]

Rad!

[@aaanglers]

🙌

[@KZ-bu6su]

Billfold mesh bag for plastics by Lakewood

[@peterheinrichs7634]

Some thoughts, how I choose my stuff compared to your mindsets... I'm a bank fisher, living in northern Germany, surrounded by hundreds of small ponds, small and medium lakes. I'm fishing for perch and pike, sometimes going to put'n'take ponds for rainbow trouts. Therefor my tackle is rather small compared to bass fishermen. For transportation: I go for a medium shoulder bag or backpack. I put all my EDC stuff inside it. Tools, papers, leaders, box with hardbaits, actually used plastics, jigs, terminal tackle... you name it. Every bag is ok, as long as it's sturdy, has a rain proof lid, double zippers at every single compartment and a designated, perfectly sized compartment for all the tools I use. In the big compartment are my storage boxes with baits, window bags and small boxes for hardbaits and terminal tackle. I usually add a random container for the odd stuff. Like... a bucket, a cooling bag, some kind of a sturdy shopping bag... Inside are towels or rags, spare plastics, some rope, food, spare jacket... all the stuff I don't need asap while fishing. Flexible compartments: for spare plastics, fluoro and stuff like that I use clear lid bags like yours at 22:15. My favorite brand is Zeck Fishing. They are from Germany. They call them window bags. These are the only bags I know with clear lids AND bottoms. So, I don't have to care, if they are are upside down or not. They open up all the way just like yours at 22:36, but, they have double zippers instead! So, I'll decide, how much I'm gonna open them. ;-) They just don't spill your stuff to the horizon. Double zippers are leggit!

[@TacticalNel]

I really like the okeechobee fats for 2-3 3600 size boxes and also the bait binder. Cheap and has three year warranty. The quality is holding well after year one.

[@lmsjax]

The best waterproof tackle bag/ box

[@johnlong8157]

I use the Plano for my swimbaits and I bought 3 more on black Friday for $18 each. SCORE!!!! I also use the hook covers p.s. owner offers a XXL size hook cover for 1/0-4/0 hooks.

[@Budget.bass.fishing]

The ozark trail fishing back pack isn’t bad for the money it has a built in cooler in the top .

[@helotaxi]

The difference between the Harmony bags and your typical Ziploc or Glad bag is that worm oil will break down the Ziploc. For the bulk plastics storage, I’ve used the MTM Ammo Crate in the past. Fits easily under the Hobie seat, has a latching, hinged lid and carry handles on the ends. I’ve had the Plano A-Rig box for years. If your rigs are the right size for the box, great. Mine don’t fit worth a darn. The Tackle Warehouse A-rig storage tubes and the case for them work way better for me. The tackle boxes all indexing together is great…until you’re trying to only get one out of a bag or kayak crate when they’re in there fairly tightly. Awesome in the garage, not so much out on the water.

[@Toddicus2914]

This was exceptionally informative and you earned my sub.

[@aaanglers]

Thanks!

[@Westmichddangle]

Try the googan backpack it’s pretty cheap but not comfortable at all especially when you fully load it and would be funny to see your review/ opinions of it

[@johnwalker6420]

There is only one way to store tackle at home. That is a mechanics tool chest and bench. Upto you how big you buy one and how many draws.IMO bigger the better as long as you have the space The biggest issue is the cost, but if you buy a cheaper non recognised brand there is substantial saving. Long term you will never regret it All your gear is in one place with easy access . In regards to travel bags to use what these guys showed is mind blowing as to what to buy as the choice is overwhelming. IMO you will need to buy a set and as they said it all depends on how you fish. These bags are incredible ... But do do some research and think how best they will suit your needs. . Good luck choosing what to buy... These tackle carriers today are all for the full time fanatic keen fisho and will pay there way. Its all up to you again and the style of fishing you do..

[@cjones2077]

Would love to see Paul’s terminal bag setup.

[@paulglass7268]

I’ll do a shot on it

[@mannyclips76]

Happy Holidays guys

[@randyhopkins8417]

I always enjoy storage videos and I wish you would test the H2OX backpack I have the older version but the new one is well upgraded.

[@ljambeck]

awesome information, thanks a lot for the video! Have you heard when the buzbe tote will be available?

[@TLF179]

I bet you could drill out that Kastking hinge and add a rod if necessary.

[@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole]

I am a Buzbe guy. I've tried all the types you list -- spending a sh@t-ton of dough -- and ended with the Buzbes. I had a "starter kit" of the Colony 15, but eventually realized the Colony 28 is nearly twice as big! So I gave away a lot of the 15s and made the switch. Then I added the Colony 8T -- they fit into my Berley Pro Side Bro. Great for the terminal tackle I use ALL THE TIME. More terminal tackle is in my Battle Box under my seat. I wanted to try the Quik Cube, but those are sold out. Sounds like you prefer the Medium over the Large? I'll consider the when I can finally grab some. I sold all my Plano Edge boxes -- fastest sale ever! I didn't like the latch and mine would take on water if submersed. Plus they don't float. So, Buzbe it is! Great video. I also love the name of your channel. I'm working to be "mediocre!" And I'm 70! Keep 'em coming! Roger, The Smiling BassHole

[@aaanglers]

🙌

[@chriswaller9362]

I have the Ugly Stick 3600 bag. I don’t think I would buy it at full retail price. I got it on clearance a couple years ago for $30 and it serves me well.

[@flukelukefishing]

You should try the Plano 3700 backpack!!! I love it!

[@noahledbetter3969]

Sling bags I have the last king sling pack it's ok.

[@rogerhaynes2161]

I switched to tool bags years ago too many bags fell apart and were extremely expensive by comparison. My older bag is an AWP brand from Lowes I paid around $30 for it and have had it for seven years it has held up in the most extreme conditions retired that bag for tools lol and have been storing most of my tackle in milwalkee pack out boxes and bags

[@briancarroll4333]

Great vid. The plano edge jig box is terrible. Check out the Gruv jig box. Picked mine up at TW. I like it so far.

[@aaanglers]

I’ve used gruv before, but never really liked it.

[@kevinsmith9142]

Would like you to review the H2O backpack from Academy Sports.

[@crunchied8]

I am after a bag for offshore vjetski fishing for light and mid thanks

[@notabob7]

For soft plastics, I have yet to see anything better than the Megabass clear pouch. It’s the size of a 3600 but thicker and at $15/pop - best option out there for plastics, IMHO.

[@paulglass7268]

🤙🏼

[@aaanglers]

Might grab some!

[@hawjfamily321]

Flip around and find out. Great shirt. 😂

[@aaanglers]

In our shop!

[@fortnight2660]

Hello. Excellent video! Very informative and useful. What would you suggest for a 3700 size buzz bait / spinner bait storage? Thanks!

[@aaanglers]

We use buzbe because they are modular and easy to fit

[@lucasflint7491]

I would love your opinion on the Evolution Outdoors double decker backpack compaired to your others. Have been looking hard at getting one. Possibly the drift series too. My piscifun back pack started breaking down and need a replacement.

[@aaanglers]

Might be able to pick up some items like that in the new year. From a first glance, it looks really similar to the Mach bag in terms of material

[@lucasflint7491]

Thank you for looking into this! Keep the great content rocking and rolling along!

[@HishUnderscore]

I have a Samurai tactical bag and it's great I can fit 2 deep 3700s and a 3600 along with a decent amount of soft plastic and miscellaneous items

[@ToeSondra]

Try out a MTM ammo crate ACR4 for plastics. And could you review the beyond braid voyager backpack. Been seeing it all over tiktok

[@JeremyMartin-xq7pb]

All my plastics end up in the Buzbe Quick Cube LD

[@paulglass7268]

🤌🏼

[@borreholic7238]

97% of what causes me headache when it comes to tackle storage is what to do with elaztech. YES, I know you wanna keep em in their bags, but it's not practical for one bit. When I fish (mostly kayak) I switch between a lot of different z-man plastics rigged on all kinds of hooks, and keeping them in their bags doesn't give me any overview if I'm not mixing stuff together in fewer bags. Plus, when you put rigged ones that are still wet back together with unrigged ones everything gets wet. The last two seasons I've just used 3700-type boxes (1 or 2) and just lived with the lids warping heavily - the upside is I have access to all the baits in one box, plus it's a breeze to dry everything after a session.

[@aaanglers]

We hear ya. Zman can be a pain. Buzbe and edge boxes have not warped on me, so I like those options for storing rigged stuff

[@team3d180]

I regret getting a fairly large tackle bag and not a backpack lmao, but having got a kastking bag, things bad ass and was definitly super cheap compared to others

[@treycoxfishing9583]

Would y’all do a review on the Yak Gadget HD kayak crate?! That would be great!

[@aaanglers]

Working on it!

[@mateonewman851]

Would you guys try out the bass pro backpack and review it. It separates into two bags seems cool

[@paulglass7268]

Well take a look

[@aaanglers]

Yup!

[@annalongfield]

I would like to see the Addicted Fishing backpack from mustad.

[@LordBlaze79]

Have yall tried buying stuff from temu and trying them and then rating them? Also great video. Love the advice

[@NateDizity1420]

Amazon has KastKing #1 3600: $11.99, #1 3700: $13.99 or #2 packs for $23

[@mht281sc]

Do you guys have a video on storage ideas at home, reels, rods, and etc.?

[@aaanglers]

not yet, good idea!

[@Trinity10725]

Can you guys review the Googan squad backpack?? Around $70 for a double clamshell backpack that fits several 3700 boxes. Curious how that ranks to these more expensive ones for you guys. Keep up the awesome work!

[@aaanglers]

We will take a look!

[@Trinity10725]

@@aaanglers looking forward to it!

[@frankgarger2034]

looking for a box that would hold 8" & 9" Nichols Ben Parker Magnum Spoons - any recommendations ??

[@aaanglers]

Bass mafia and plano have spoon boxes actually that would be good for that if you want them vertically stored

[@DjZSmitty]

Can you do Plano guide bags

[@ryanmccolleymccolley5703]

200$ for a freaking bag!?!? Omg 😳 plastic bags are free folks. It'd be cheaper to go get baits and walk out to the bank with the bag. Planos obviously needed after use. MB hard plastic bags work great. Hooks are cheap replace your own. I like the crates and shirts. Ggs nerds.

[@bryand956]

Buzbee boxes I just don’t know how to fill them with those trays. If I saw examples of say square bills or jerkbaits or other tackle in them to get ideas it’d be fine but I don’t want to make the investment to them and have to figure it all out myself. Some stuff just doesn’t fit in those trays and then what do you do.

[@aaanglers]

We’ve posted a ton of videos on this and pics on instagram

[@bryand956]

@@aaanglers new to channel. Will check out for sure.

[@madmattfishing]

🔥🔥

[@alexroldan8971]

what about EOD bags, drift series and largemouth bags??

[@aaanglers]

No idea what that is. What’s the website?

[@user-xr7bi5rj6g]

Have you tried any of the googan tackle ?

[@aaanglers]

Not yet!

[@dontdoxmebro1780]

Which size sideo crate? No link for that

[@aaanglers]

It's the half size: sidiocrate.com/products/sidiocrate

[@nathanpierce9357]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@christophertowsley8563]

When are you going to hit first ice? Just curious

[@paulglass7268]

We’re nowhere close in lower MI

[@aaanglers]

February at this rate

[@DeltaJoker]

Panga 28L

[@Lifeofsmash]

Who needs a giant tub of plastics like that on a kayak 🤣

[@aaanglers]

Whoever wants to have one

[@JaredKirkwood]

I found a SPRO like terminal box on Amazon for cheap and it’s great for everything but large Swimbait hooks like beast hooks. I ended up making it my crappie and pan fish jig box with some common jig plastics. I use two of the 3600 edge terminal tackle boxes as they fit in the hull of my kayak well. My frequently used plastics go into 3600 day boxes under my kayak seat. Other plastics go into the Plano 3600 stowall bags and filed in the flambeau krake with 3700 edge boxes storing the hard baits.