recommendations for tackle box

[nolan1977]

Hi,

I was wondering what tackle boxes you all use?

'Im in two minds weather or not to get a seatbox with side draws. Suggestions are very welcome.

If I were to not go with the seatbox then could someone sugggest a tacklebox that I can get loads of gear in

Thanks

 

[sagalout]

If you sit on a chair then seat box is overkill as just a tackle box. I sit on a chair so I have a bag (rucksack if a long walk) for my tackle and instead of spending money on "tackle boxes" I store stuff in takeaway containers, ice cream tubs, etc within the bag.

Remember you have to transport the tackle to the swim.

 

[sam vimes]

Horses for courses. I have a seatbox, but it only gets used if I'm fishing the pole these days. I have several different tackleboxes for different styles of fishing. Boxes with carp gear, a box with barbel/chub kit, a box with float and feeder kit for the river and another with float and feeder kit for stillwaters.

Whatever you choose needs to revolve around the type of fishing you do.

 

[Peter Jacobs]

I have the Preston X5 and use it for all my pole and commercial venue fishing, but for other lakes and rivers then it is a Korum chair as it takes all of the Preston fittings and I couple that wit the older style Korum Ruckbag and Bait Bucket.

As Sam so rightly says, horses for courses.

 

[greenie62]

....As Sam so rightly says, horses for courses.

Having started fishing 50-odd years ago with a 'gas-mask' shoulder bag and a couple of tins, bought a folding camping stool which hung on the straps of it - I progressed to a wicker basket (Xmas present) for many years, then the biggest Leeda box available - good way to permanently deform your shoulders! - the old shoulder bag became a fly-fishing bag until it fell apart when it was replaced with a slightly larger shoulder bag which is just about falling apart now (as a drop-shotting and lure bag). Then moved to a rucksack with a built-in chair - now elevated/relegated to fly-fishing use - it works well on rivers or still-waters when you want to keep your profile down!

Given-up on the whole big Tackle Box thing - just use it for storage now - I use a rover-type chair and large bag mostly for rivers, and a director-style chair with lots of pockets for still-water 'sessions' plus sundry bags/buckets, etc.

The point is - as your fishing changes, your needs change too, and what was good for the coarse-fishing you once did - may well be just the thing for the fly/lure/carp fishing you now do! At least that's my excuse to SWMBO for never throwing anything away! mg:

If I was starting from scratch now - I'd probably start with a multi-pocketed waist-coat, get most/all the tackle in that in v.little boxes - and then think "just what do I need a box for?" - floats, stops, baiting needle - will all go in a long thinnish stiff box that'll fit in a long trouser-leg pocket.

Don't lumber yourself down unneccessarily!
Tight Lines!

 

[pf0x]

It's only worth getting a seatbox if you fish "match style". i.e. pole, float or quiver and need to sit up and be active casting and feeding all day. They're quite heavy and cumbersome too.

You want a comfy chair if you're carp fishing with bite alarms etc and a separate holdall/rucksack for your gear.

 

[lampro]

I used a box for many years when match fishing great for sitting up straight for baiting on the pole with catapult but if you are fishing for fun at a commercial a good chair is what you need no back ache and numb arse get comfy if you want too chill out fishing, mine has no arms on it and close too the ground as I carp fish and need to be able to pick up my can of stella with ease at night with out knocking it over horses for courses its not the kit that makes a good day out not every one is a tackle tart just enjoy the fishing no one cares what kit you have when your on the pool only if your catching more than them they become interested :w

 

[The Sogster]

As others have stated a chair can be lighter and more versatile, especially if the banks are uneven.
For fishing on rivers I always take a chair. Currently I'm using the Nash Nomad ultralight. Coupled with a Drennan 25ltr super specialist rucksack I can carry all I need for a days roving.

For the odd time I fish my club water with level banks I still use my Shakespeare team seat box without attachments. Would be better with a backrest though.

As for end tackle/ rig bits takeaway containers are good, as are the dedicated 'Fox' type boxes.
I was given one of the cheap Dragon **** ones a few years ago, fits perfectly in my rucksack front pocket and can be transferred easily if required.

 

[law]

I wouldn't want to sit on a seat box for more than 5-6 hours. Not on a regular basis anyway. Your back will be shafted.
I think you're getting mixed up. Generally, a tackle box is for terminal gear. Hooks, line, weights etc.
I don't ever use a fishing specific tackle box. I buy ones from Wicks, Homebase etc. They are almost identical to fishing branded ones, but for a fraction of the cost.