Why are softsided plug bags choosen over hard tackle boxes,buckets etcetra? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

MAKAI · 01-20-2011, 11:51 AM

Tackle boxes go well with webbed beach chairs and 30 packs, room temp of course.

ivanputski · 01-20-2011, 04:55 PM

I remember the first time my uncle agreed to take me surfcasting... i asked him what I need to bring. He gave me a short list of essentials, and then said:

"Don't EVER be caught dead with an effing tackle box on the rocks... If you bring a tackle box tomorrow, don't stand within 100 feet of me"

That always stuck out in my mind for some reason, and I have passed that advice down to my friends who wanted to tag along... the advice is a bit sharp, but there was something about it the really intrigued me if that makes sense...

numbskull · 01-20-2011, 05:06 PM

Big tackle boxes are very handy for some types of boat fishing.
I have a slew of them that I use regularly, but for striped bass plugging or small boat stuff they don't fit enough large plugs and take up too much space.

piemma · 01-21-2011, 06:14 AM

I have tried swimming with a 5 gallon bucket but it's very difficult

piemma · 01-21-2011, 06:16 AM

Just an FYI for the youngsters. Back in the day, long ago, no one made a surf plug bag so we use to go to the Army/Navy stores and buy WWII gas mask bags and convert them to carry plugs.

Back Beach · 01-21-2011, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by piemma

I have tried swimming with a 5 gallon bucket but it's very difficult

Try it with the lid on next time.

RussSommers · 01-21-2011, 08:20 AM

swimability. with a double barrel, a shorty bag and a bucktail pouch, i can swim out to rocks. I wont even use a big lure bag, they act as a drift sock. Standing waist deep in the ocean kinda limits your options

Back Beach · 01-21-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

Big tackle boxes are very handy for some types of boat fishing.
I have a slew of them that I use regularly, but for striped bass plugging or small boat stuff they don't fit enough large plugs and take up too much space.

Phooey.

Soft sided bags are becoming the rage simply because some scamp with a sewing machine decided to make his own and empower his minions to do the same...much like he did with wooden fishing lures. Next thing you know canvas prices will skyrocket and Singer's stock will be over 100 bucks...now where did I put that box of needles?

ecduzitgood · 01-21-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Back Beach

Phooey.

Soft sided bags are becoming the rage simply because some scamp with a sewing machine decided to make his own and empower his minions to do the same...much like he did with wooden fishing lures. Next thing you know canvas prices will skyrocket and Singer's stock will be over 100 bucks...now where did I put that box of needles?

Thats what I am doing. I just don't trust my mind enough to be confident that I have considered all angles. The fabric is kinda pricey already, at least the fabric I am using (1050 ballistic nylon 2yds. $28, Hypalon $35.50/yd. plus shipping or Rhinotek $21/yd plus shipping) for the bottom, then add the hardware d-rings , grommets, tubes etc. and it adds up quick. I was considering what to do for inside the bag as far as making it easy to pull a plug out without dealing with tangled trebles or hooks penetrating the fabric which lead me to seek the advice here.