Pluggage storage - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Kadywampus · 10-21-2005, 07:17 PM

I was just wondering what kind of beach bags and plug containers you guys use to schlepp your tackle up and down the beach , jetty bag , backpack , piggly-wiggly bag ?

And what do you place the plugs in so they don't tangle ?
Currently I have an army surplus ruck sack with a couple of Plano boxes and some lure tubes from Bass Pro .
Any sugestions

afterhours · 10-21-2005, 07:40 PM

there are many to choose from and in all sizes and price ranges: b&w, bronco, canyon, aquaskinz( my favorite ) and more.

Slipknot · 10-21-2005, 08:11 PM

aqua skiz belt bag holds a mess of plugs in 3 tubes,leaders,pliers,sluggos,tins and more
I have a canyon bag the 2 row one, hold alot of plugs too, plus a scale,tape,flouro etc.

I have the medium aqua skinz bag that holds my large canal plugs and plenty of bucktail jigs plus a place for the pork rind jars.

afterhours · 10-21-2005, 08:19 PM

lately i've been liking two small aquaskinz bags on my belt- holds plenty. i also have a large a/s in which i keep my larger stuff.

Squid kids Dad · 10-21-2005, 08:26 PM

I like the aquasinkz medium myself

Tagger · 10-21-2005, 08:35 PM

I have the Aqua skinz 5 tube and i never use it.. so much freakin velcro ,,sux to pry it open .. I end up with the 5 tube bronco,, Got big canyon ,,,thats work carrying that thing loaded.. I'd like to make up my own 3 tube on each side mexican gun fighter style maybe,.. Easy access has to be #1.. Not to big #2.. what ever size it is I'll end up loading it up with junk .. like carrying my sister around ..

Kadywampus · 10-21-2005, 08:45 PM

Can you buy just tubes for the plugs ? Bass Pro has some but they won't handle the biggest plugs .

thefishingfreak · 10-21-2005, 08:52 PM

8' flouresent lamp plastic slip on protector covers from home cheapo. cut to fit.
thank jonny for that one

pops · 10-21-2005, 08:57 PM

njtackle.com sells 8"x2-1/2" tubes...need holes for drainage,taped together or glued to avoid loose tubes in the bag.

Kadywampus · 10-21-2005, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pops

njtackle.com sells 8"x2-1/2" tubes...need holes for drainage,taped together or glued to avoid loose tubes in the bag.

Do they open from the top (end) ?

pops · 10-21-2005, 09:03 PM

they come with a square cap like an individual storage tube,that I leave off [obviously

] in the bag ....you can custom any bag youve got ...make a 14 row bag ...and stuff some with lids in your wader/jacket

in the 1st picture the trebles hanging on the top lip of each tube [open top]

Kadywampus · 10-21-2005, 09:28 PM

Thanks Pops , I'll give em a try , I like customizing my own gear .

Kadywampus · 10-21-2005, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by afterhours

there are many to choose from and in all sizes and price ranges: b&w, bronco, canyon, aquaskinz( my favorite ) and more.

Are those bags 'over the shoulder bags' , and if so don't they get in the way when fishing or do you leave them on shore and then wade out if need be ?

ProfessorM · 10-21-2005, 10:15 PM

Central Vac plastic tubing. home cheapo

Kadywampus · 10-21-2005, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Moriarty

Central Vac plastic tubing. home cheapo

Do you cap them or just cut to length and bind together in a bag?

libassboy · 10-22-2005, 12:29 AM

I use the canyon three row, an aquaskinz belt bag and small pouch. I keep my plastic in the aquaskinz, wood in the canyon, and storm shads/rubber in the pouch.
If im fishing a spot where i wont be moving around much sometimes ill leave the canyon on the shore behind me, always checking on it tho....

Bass Babe · 10-22-2005, 08:15 AM

I made one last year out of pvc pipe. Cut it to the length of the longest plug, made 6, duct taped them together, and then built a bag to fit around. Despite the fact that it's no longer pretty (trim is coming off, side mesh pockets ripped to shreds), it still functions very well. I'd suggest the canvas fabric, plastic clips (not velcro), and grommets in the bottom for drainage as main points. And the thing only costs about $20 to make.

tynan19 · 10-22-2005, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Kadywampus

Are those bags 'over the shoulder bags' , and if so don't they get in the way when fishing or do you leave them on shore and then wade out if need be ?

Most of the bags mentioned are over the shoulder bags. Most guys I know have a main bag or bags that they work out of and leave it in their vehicle. Depending on the current conditions they take what plugs they will be using. The smaller and medium size bags hold enough of plugs and supplies to use throughout your trip in the surf. These smaller bags are either attached to the anglers hip via a belt or just looped over your shoulder and pushed towards your back. Both provide plenty of comfort and you can cast for hours with them there.

Kadywampus · 10-22-2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tynan19

Most of the bags mentioned are over the shoulder bags. Most guys I know have a main bag or bags that they work out of and leave it in their vehicle. Depending on the current conditions they take what plugs they will be using. The smaller and medium size bags hold enough of plugs and supplies to use throughout your trip in the surf. These smaller bags are either attached to the anglers hip via a belt or just looped over your shoulder and pushed towards your back. Both provide plenty of comfort and you can cast for hours with them there.

Sometimes I walk quite a bit looking for fish and therefore find a backpack more comfortable and walking back to the car can be inconvienient . So , I prefer to carry most everything I'll need with me .

Kadywampus · 10-22-2005, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bass Babe

I made one last year out of pvc pipe. Cut it to the length of the longest plug, made 6, duct taped them together, and then built a bag to fit around. Despite the fact that it's no longer pretty (trim is coming off, side mesh pockets ripped to shreds), it still functions very well. I'd suggest the canvas fabric, plastic clips (not velcro), and grommets in the bottom for drainage as main points. And the thing only costs about $20 to make.

I don't think it's possible to catch fish with a "pretty" bag.

but the price is right for this Scotsman .

tynan19 · 10-22-2005, 12:05 PM

With the smaller bags you take what you need for the trip everything else stays in the car for future trips no walking back to the car. With these smaller bags mentioned you can fit enough supplies for the entire night. Plugs, jigs, tins and extra line, or what ever else you need. They are lightweight and highly mobile and sometimes you don't even know they are there.

ProfessorM · 10-22-2005, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kadywampus

Do you cap them or just cut to length and bind together in a bag?

The ones I got were PVC I think I just cemented them together with that foul smelling PVC glue. Just put a bunch down the side and hold together, make whatever configuration you want, then put in a bag or crate. My brother in law does boat canvas work so I had him make a bag to fit the tubes. You can cap the bottom so the hooks don't get stuck in the bottom of the tube, always happen's when fish are breaking. Drill hole for drainage. P.

gone fishin · 10-22-2005, 07:37 PM

I got sick of the round tubes in my bag always coming unglued and slipping around in the bag. I took two plano plastic boxs and cut the latch side off on the saw. I drilled a 1/4" holes in the bottom of the divisions for drainage and I epoxied a few 3/4" spacers between the hinged sides and slipped the asssembly into my bag. They fit tight, but they hold a dozen plugs with plenty of tin in the spaces created with the spacers between the boxs.. when the bag becomes jumbled because of dumping the gear inside, I simply yank the insert out and open the boxs to clean up the gear.

The only gripe I have with all the bags is that they are not deep enough to handle big wood!

ProfessorM · 10-22-2005, 07:59 PM

I wrap duct tape around all the tubes after they are glued together. Never have come apart. There must be about a million ways to carry your gear. P.

pops · 10-22-2005, 08:10 PM

plan 'b'
thesurfcater sells plastic custom inserts for 7 [ 4 big plug 3 needle/small]
or 5 big plugs ...
because they are one peice and made to drain its kinda the end price of going through your own trouble....labour...
they are a little heavier than the tubes from njt but SOLID.
looks exactly like the picture i posted just one piece

Kadywampus · 10-22-2005, 08:16 PM

Thanks everyone for some great ideas on hauling timber down the beach .
Now if everyone who posted a response would please send me 1 plug , I'll be glad to field test them on California stripers.