I’m a bit of a tackle junky. As you can see in my picture, collecting Plano tackle boxes and bags, have been my passion for several decades. In addition to the gear pictured, I have given several bags and boxes to friends and family. All Plano products have one thing in common; they seem to last forever!
My first purchases were hard boxes, and I highly recommend them to fishermen just starting their collection. Lures are quickly sorted and separated into compartments and shelves. The bottom is open for more bulky gear like line or assorted weights and hooks. I like to organize by depth, starting with topwater on the upper shelf and then working my way down.
My hard boxes are kept in the Man Cave filled with terminal tackle reserves at this point in life. Although these hard boxes are at least ten or even twenty years old, they are both nearly "brand new" and functional. A signature of Plano products is that they’re built to last.
I have graduated to the Guide Series 3700 Tackle Bag for just a little bit of everything and a 3600 Softsider for what I plan to fish on a given day. It’s easy to swap out tackle because I keep several Stowaway boxes in my Man Cave, filled with tackle specific for different lakes and rivers in my area. I swap out what I need for the day.
I have to mention one knock because it DRIVES ME CRAZY is that my older soft-sided bags are water-resistant, NOT waterproof. When used with Plano Stowaway plastic boxes, lures are well protected from regular use. But if you’re fishing in heavy rain all day, I need to remove and dry my tackle.
Fortunately, many of the newer bags, such as the new Guide Series bags, have waterproof tops and bottoms, which solve the problem and protect the tackle better. Combined with the multitude of storage pockets, tool holders, and accessory attachment points, it’s clear to see their tackle bags continue to improve.
Tried and proven through the decades, Plano tackle boxes are my “go-to” storage solution for organizing and protecting my tackle. You won’t be disappointed when you try them. But be forewarned; you may become a tackle junky like me!
