(Part 2) Best fishing tackle storage boxes & trays according to redditors
We found 342 Reddit comments discussing the best fishing tackle storage boxes & trays. We ranked the 77 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I think I found the same model on Amazon
That's really neat but a huge amount of effort and it's limited to very small components. What does everyone here do?
I use this tackle box, it's got plenty of small (resizable) compartments and a bigger space on top, so unlike this folder system, I can store larger modules like Nanos and breadboards.
Most of my suggestions are from other Reddit posts on here or BGG.
Do yourself a favor and buy an accordion/file folder for the map pieces, ideally with at least 13 pockets for map pieces A-M. That way you do not need to Tetris the pieces back in the box. Saves a lot of time.
I use this Plano box for commonly used small pieces.
And this one for the environment and monster holders.
Smaller monsters will fit in a tray like this one but not the larger mobs (or ones with ten of them), so you would either need to baggy those mobs anyway or cut space in the included foamcore packaging (there are some good examples in other threads).
Also YMMV, but we keep "trashed" cards in a separate ziploc bag rather than actually destroying them.
Edit Note: Using all of the methods described above, I can fit everything from the 1st edition in the box except the file folder.
Neat! What kind of pill box is that? It looks way more practical than this small tackle box I use.
It might sound weird, but a tackle box can be a good to-go container for hobbyists. You can get ones with plastic trays that fold out to hold assorted minis and dice to keep at hand instead of having to put stuff away.
For character sheets, I’d go for a nice little accordion folder. You can separate stuff out, and still have it handy. Either that or something like a milk crate with a set of drop down folders. The hanging manilla ones are great and cheap.
Lastly, for books, you can install a bookshelf or any kind of shelf and slap some bookends on there. Keep books handy that you need. If you have some older edition ones you might not need quick access to your bog standard plastic container should do fine.
Edit: https://www.amazon.com/PLANO-Tackle-Systems-Hybrid-White/dp/B00OY9JS7Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524876196&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=tackle+box&psc=1
This is the sort of box that I was thinking of.
Tackle box! I use this one.
I used 3 of these small 6 compartment Plano boxes I picked up at Walmart for just a couple bucks.
One each for USA and USSR influence (I pit 6,7,8 together) and one for dice and misc tokens.
I use this.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UTVKWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_OaKZCb7K8SVEW
I have at least 1 of every thing, 2 of some. I like the fact that it includes small organizers for tokens, dials, dice etc. All my Large ships fit in the top under the lid. Pretty sure it won’t fit an SSD, but nothing will.
This should work quite well for what your looking for... Plano-Line-Spool-Clear-Large
I think setup took my about 30 mins give or take. There are just so many bits, and I haphazardly threw them in after Punching the night before. As someone else mentioned, grab this thing https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LF3E8O?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title for 5 bucks, bag the 4 sets of buildings for each player, and everything should fit in the box. The worst part of not having an organizer when I played, was separating out these 2cm × 2cm titles. There is like 200 of these including houses, graves, inns, and explorer tiles. If you just throw it in the box, it's a mess. Also get the resource upgrades (as someone else pointed out). It makes the game more colorful, easy to read, and makes separating the components slightly less painful.
I've been using this tackle box for the last month and I really like it. The compartment size can be adjusted with the included inserts. The top holds my extra parts and the bottom is where I keep juice. I can fit a 50ml bottle in there. I'll post some pics if I can manage to get off my ass.
I use a tackle box. Has separate containers for each type of die, some extras for minis or the like if I'm taking it somewhere, and some storage space in the bottom for pencils, post-its, calculator, and stuff like that.
I use a large fishing tackle box. Works great and keeps (most) of the smell inside it!
http://www.amazon.com/Flambeau-Outdoors-7-Tray-Roof-Tackle/dp/B000EDPS3C/ref=pd_sim_200_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41HW6KBJNRL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR320%2C320_&refRID=12CNKCZ2SSA49Q6W389P
I went to Walmart and bought something similar to this!
Ditch the cardboard and get a fishing spool holder.
http://www.amazon.com/Plano-Line-Spool-Clear-Large/dp/B001O9BV2W
Bought them off amazon I think I need 3 more though. http://www.amazon.com/1612-Plano-Deep-Field-Box/dp/B0029KHB10/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1343839169&sr=8-3&keywords=plano+ammo+box
Stanley click and connect box with two small add ons, a small Plano for tokens to go in the top, and a binder with bcw pages for alllll of your cards. The small Plano linked below fits right in the top box under the lid. All of the items I linked are cheaper elsewhere so look around.
Stanley Hand Tools STST19900 Click & Connect 2-in-2 Deep Tool Box And Organizer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBJ8GBF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fO5Jzb09HFDPF
Plano Moldings #3600-20 Utility Stowaway Organizer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C9ZULAI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EO5Jzb87B9K82
BCW Pro 8-Pocket - Multiple Size Pockets - (20 Ct. Pack) - For Star Wars Armada https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IUG071W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.O5Jzb78K68WQ
BCW PRO 16-POCKET PAGE - TOPLOAD - (20 CT. PACK) FOR X-WING AND ARMADA UPGRADES https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018OM5MGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qP5Jzb35MB5SB
And regular magic card size sleeves for pilots and big admirals.
Have you tried looking at tackle boxes? They also sell that one in pink/purple.
I think I'm going to get one of the clear cans and this small tackle box I found. Looks like the perfect size: http://www.amazon.com/Plano-Small-Sided-Tackle-Box/dp/B0000BY57W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425178486&sr=8-1&keywords=small+tackle+box
This is the one I got for Imperial Assault. I think the 7771 would actually be better for Legion because the internal trays are just trooper-sized. The 3650 and 3455 boxes are taller, which fits some of the weirder-sized Imperial Assault models but results in having one fewer tray.
I didn't see in your pics, does the base and stand for the airspeeder fit...in the top? The lower right compartment?
I separated them into their own storage containers.
Each one of the small ones (left storage unit) is separated by resistance, capacitance, LED type and color; the small things. In the right storage unit, I keep my Arduinos (Uno R3s, Megas, Mini, Pro Mini), Raspberry Pi (2, 2B), power cables, 9v battery caps, LCD modules; the bigger things.
I took that picture on February 13, 2017, after mounting the board to my wall. I'm going to have pinout sheets for the different Arduino boards I have, along with a resistor color sheet, for reference. I'm sure I'll find other useful datasheets to pin up, but for now, that's all I need to get started.
When I first started with my own electronics (not high school or college property), circa June 2001, I put things in a small/medium-sized tackle box. It wasn't until February 12, 2014 that I upgraded to the Flambeau 7-tray tackle box. It's got a great bottom compartment for storing wire spools, wire stripper/cutter tool, multimeter, soldering iron, etc. If you're not going to get too involved (uh-huh, I'm sure we've all said that at some point), just plan on something with a bit more space than you need now, for when a little something comes your way, and you want to store it together with your current components.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SAA08I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That is the one I bought. Its not super sturdy but it gets the job done. Has great little out croppings below the side clasps, and I just use straps on either side to tie down to the tie points in the back, so I can still open when its tied down. If someone were determined they could take it, but the trunk is heavy and it would take some effort/time to get it out. I mostly keep water, food and emergency gear in it, so if someone stole it, it would suck, but would not be a huge loss.
I keep the medium and small minis in tackle boxes https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LF3E8O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've got a couple of these and I love them. Less than $7 from Amazon, but you can sometimes find them at Home Depot and Cabela's. Plano Deep Stowaway: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001447AW2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1422325011&sr=8-1&dpPl=1&dpID=41b4uF1KcfL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
Just wanted to follow up and say that the tackle box works great. I got one off amazon for like $15 and it fits the Windsor and Newton 37ml paints perfectly in the 2nd and 3rd tier of the box and the bob Ross brand paints perfectly in the top tier. I am keeping my brushes in the bottom, main compartment.
Just leaving this info in case someone else has the same question as me. Here is the tackle box I bought: (sorry for poor formatting, I’m on mobile)
Plano 3-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access, Dark Green Metallic/Off White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FPQRJWQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ggXHAbY5ERE7T
Rød grød med fløde PuerPingues, did you know, and don't laugh at me because I just found out last night....
That Wookies in the star wars universe don't use their claws to fight? It's considered uncivilized and taboo! Can you imagine that! Them big hair behemoths, using their retractable claws for everything but fighting. To use them for fighting means exile and shame.
Totally discovered that last night, it's pretty awesome, at least I think it is, from a totally nerdy and geeky perspective.
You want to know something else? My son and I Geocache and we're gearing up for the spring and being able to place our next geocache! But for that you need a container, preferrably watertight. We have a location scouted in the fall - There's this hole in at the bottom of a tree on a side trail off a main running/jogging paved trail - and we have trackerbugs and notebooks ready to go in it and stickers to make it Firefly thematic! What's geocaching you say PuerPingues? It's hunting down plastic containers in the middle of the woods with government satellites! It's a fun hubby my son and I do together.
If you meant the tacklebox, here it is on Amazon.
I carry all the tokens included in 2 core sets in one of these Plano boxes. It's not the most efficient use, but I LOVE having the dividers, it makes play so much more convenient.
Hey man, some quick tips on your bag. First, figure out its purpose. Is it designed to get you from work to home, where you have more resources? Or are you planning on being supported by it for longer periods of time?
-Lose the can opener and get something like this. That thing is way too much weight to carry for the possibility that you may have to open a can of spaghetti-o's.
-You're going to need more water, especially if you plan on eating those brick rations. Throw in some bottled water and just swap it out every so often.
-You need better first aid. As I see it, you pretty much have pills and bandaids. Since you're just starting out, I recommend going to a sporting goods store and picking up two things-- a premade first aid kit (whatever size/price you're comfortable with, as long as you know how to use everything in it) and a small tackle box to keep all those pills in. Write the medication type, how many mg per pill, and expiration date on each compartment.No sense in carrying around all those bottles.
-You need a better multitool. You don't need to buy an eighty dollar Leatherman, but that thing looks like you got it out of a cereal box. A couple of weeks ago I picked up this knife and multitool set from Home Depot, and they're pretty good for backups. Husky hand tools also have a lifetime warranty.
-You need a better flashlight. /r/flashlight can help you out here.
-You could probably stand to lose a blade or two.
-What do you have planned for the smoke bombs?
-Check out /r/bugout.
Would one of these work for what you are needing?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LF3E8O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IwqqzbMRQ8M0E
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005QWYF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.xqqzbD0HFFWM
I have a couple of these, they work great. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029KHB10/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks for the input!
Strangely enough, I used that exact Plano box for organizing band-aids and had an extra smaller case. This one seems to fit all the boxes vertically, although horizontal is preferred (more of the blade description shows).
My solution is the Plano angled tackle box: http://amzn.to/2iGo49J that holds 72 small-base ships. It is out of stock online, but nearly every Walmart carries it for 59.99. Additionally, it has two smaller containers that are perfect for tokens and additional storage.
This is my set-up, and the Plano kit is essential for my concise storage and lack of jostling during transport: http://imgur.com/gallery/Syn5K
For the Epic ships, I bought Stanley toolboxes because they are cheap lock well and could be used for tools in the future if I discover alternative storage.
I do not display anything, as I do not feel possessing these toys is something that merits commemoration or observation. I don't place the cars and family pegs from LIFE on a shelf, so it seems silly to me to exalt pieces from a board game regardless of how intricate the pieces or rules are. I enjoy it, but my shelves are filled with personal items and commemorations of lost family members. An A-wing would feel disrespectful.
Anyway, I now have to make a purchase of more storage, and while I think the Plano cases are brilliant, I am now looking at Feldherr foam kits on Amazon for basic storage. They have several generic kits that hold a large number of small-base ships while still affording specialized storage (through pick'n'pluck foam) for large-based ships.
In the end, it will come down to bang-for-buck, and the WalMart plano cases look to be able to hold their own very easily.
Happy Hunting!
I got a pack of these. They're a good value and small enough to fit in just about any game box. Only complaint is that they have one shallow compartment at the front and don't include enough dividers for every space, but it hasn't actually been an issue yet.
Here's what I'm using as the case for the time capsule https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KENWZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I plan on putting each item in an individual ZipLoc bag with some desiccant.
I travel with them in a waterproof (and coincidentally airtight) hard-plastic box I got many years ago. Basically similar to this.
I know its airtight because shortly after I got it, I came back from a job in mexico city and couldn't get it open to get my contact lens stuff out until the air seeped in about 2 days later.. stupid pressure changes.
I didn't have any leaks on a recent trip to the beach (4 hr flight), but I still had them in individual bags just to be safe.
(Edit to clarify: they were in small ziplocks, inside that box, in checked baggage.)
We have a trunk that's filled with emergency supplies/food/our hammocks/maps. We keep it chained & locked to the jeep. We can also sleep in the back when we go camping, which is awesome. We also plan to have kids so the JKU just made more sense.
http://www.amazon.com/Plano-Two-Level-Satchel-Tackle/dp/B000E3C3JY/
Depending on how many minis you intend to store and tote with you, you can get a larger size. Plano is a great brand for it, though.
I'm unsure of the dimensions, but I've wanted to try out these kind of fishing line dispensers... the little black bit is rubber so should hold the wire from 'retracting.'
http://www.amazon.com/Plano-Line-Spool-Clear-Small/dp/B001ECQPS4/
Here's a bigger picture of one as an example, but it's the wrong size spool.
http://www.amazon.com/Plano-Line-Spool-Clear-Large/dp/B001O9BV2W/
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I like that one a lot, actually. I like the two-layer feature there. Handy. I've been using a larger (too large for this) Plano box that I had lying around for Heroclix but I want to replace it. I guess I'm just planning on holding out for the official setup box for now.
Personally, I use this monster that I got from Amazon. I race almost every week so I needed something that could hold all my tools, parts, fasteners, tires and all that stuff and be easily portable to and from the track. It has tons of space and lots of little organizers and drawers to keep things separated. They make smaller versions of the same thing and ones with fewer drawers. I actually am only using 3 of the 4 pull-out drawers right now anyway.
For mobility, I use a fish tackle box. Mine is only a 2 shelf one, but my old instructor used a 3 tray one, and my current pipe major also uses a 3 tray. For most people who don't have a band or students to carry supplies for, a 2 tray is probably good enough.
http://www.amazon.com/Plano-2-Tray-Tackle-Metallic-White/dp/B000E3E126
Mine's that, only from the late 90s.
Are you actually flying? Because I'm working on packing as many games as possible into a file box right now for easy transport, if you could do that instead. You can usually condense things like cards and pieces enough to sort them into smaller dex boxes and plano cases, and the hanging file folders work well for holding game boards and rulebooks AND keeping them sorted. I also found some small, cheap tool boxes that are almost exactly the right size for cards in deck boxes AND to fit inside the file box, so things stay sorted and are easy to unpack.
If you can't do anything like that, I'd find some plastic containers or cardboard boxes that are the right size to hold the cards for the games and pack the cards in those, with dividers to keep them from getting mixed together, and just put said container into the suitcase. I'm not sure how many other pieces you'll have, but I'd look up plano boxes for sorting them, or just put them into small ziplock bags and then all into one bigger bag if necessary. Maybe wrap the boards in some shirts or something to keep them from banging around too much and that's probably all you need to do.
EDIT: Here's what I've used to help condense things a bit
Throw that insert in the trash.
There are lots of alternatives that could suit you well for storage of your various components. I usually go with Ouchless Hair Elastics for cards, when possible. For games with a lot of little bits, snack-sized baggies work wonders for organization. When able, I store miniatures in a Plano box that fits standard box-size. For games with lots of fiddly bits, I go with 5-compartment Plano or 6-compartment Plano boxes. They don't look as neat or work 100% as well as a custom foamcore or Broken Token solution, but they are a heck of a lot cheaper, in many cases.
Any of these options will keep your pieces from getting all disorganized in the box, especially when games are stored vertically. Means quicker set-up and less stress for your fun-time.
Your run of the mill graphite rod is fairly light already.
Pack light on fishing gear, knife is multi purpose and you should be able to fit a few, ideal prize lures in a box like this.
https://www.amazon.com/Plano-Small-Sided-Tackle-Box/dp/B0000BY57W
A fishing tacklebox or two ought to do it.
These plano boxes are stackable and can be inserted into Plano tackleboxes like this one
I just bought two of these
I've only had them 3 or so days. Similar to the plano you linked. It's kind of thin plastic but fits my cot, tent, extension cord, duct tape, pillow, and blanket in one. Pots, pans, cooking stuff in another.
I'm a little worried about the durability of the weight on the wheels, but the one linked looked like it may be slightly thicker. The one I linked doesn't have an o-ring.
Those action packers are thick sturdy plastic.
I made a post a couple days ago and someone recommended Rubbermaid roughnecks
I've been debating going over to homedepot and getting this 2-pack though. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sterilite-Footlocker-Storage-Box-2-Pack-18429002/204303284
I use:
http://www.amazon.com/PLANO-Tackle-Systems-Hybrid-White/dp/B00OY9JS7Y/ref=sr_1_12?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1450812604&sr=1-12&keywords=tackle+box&refinements=p_36%3A1253556011
It works great to keep all the tokens in the top portion, the cards in the bottom (in the same type of tackle box inserts that you already have) and then I keep all of my ships in the same plastic enclosures that they come in placed inside a large Rubbermaid container.
I used a fishing tackle box similar to this, was able to keep all my drafting supplies and drawing things organized. ArtBin is another brand, but they tend to be more expensive
https://www.amazon.com/Plano-3-Tray-Tackle-Access-Metallic/dp/B00FPQRJWQ/ref=lp_3409251_1_1?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1502478141&sr=1-1
This is what I use. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001447AW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_orILDb7ZJ5A2Z
Sorry, I was thinking of a different box. I was thinking of this.
This is what I use, and I love it. You can get it for $40 at Wal-Mart. I'm actually going to be posting my storage setup tonight. I don't know if it actually gets you too much more space than what you have though. The one other piece of advice I do have is to not be afraid to cut some plastic.
This is one of the shittiest LPTs I have ever seen.
First of all, those bottles are designed to keep water in, not out. Secondly, the narrow mouth (it's a bottle afterall) is going to keep you from fitting a lot of things in, and give you difficulty in removing them.
Thirdly and most importantly, most of the bottles are more expensive then an actual case designed to be waterproof. Use something that is actually designed to be used the way you intend, and you will get much better results.
Suggesting to use a water-bottle (good luck fitting your iPhone in that) as a waterproof case when you can get an actual waterproof case for cheaper that will work even better, is just asinine.
I have a case exactly like the one I posted. I go to Ginnie Springs on the Sante Fe river in Florida a lot and go camping (and drinking). This case has been completely submerged in the water, left in the rain over night, had beer spilled on it, been left floating in the water over night, yet it always kept my things perfectly dry.
Do yourself a favor, don't use a fucking water bottle as a waterproof case.