Speaking of the kiddos: any of you have recommendations for good kids tackle boxes/bags? My kids each have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/South-Bend-Wormgear-Tackle-Box-88/dp/B007P12VT0 I hate them with every fiber of my being. If it ever is sideways, or flipped over, or tossed across the truck, all its contents are a jumbled mess. They're kids and just carrying it around normally ends up with all the lures in one compartment lol. I want something where the lid is tight to the compartments so everything is sealed in to each individual compartment but it's still easy for them to transport. I can't decide if something like this would be an upgrade: https://www.amazon.com/Plano-2-Tray...eywords=kids+tackle+box&qid=1710786493&sr=8-9 where the trays at least trap in the contents below them. Or if I should just get them a 3600 and throw it in a backpack and call it a day. I like that they like their fun colored boxes but we end up just not bringing them because I know they're going to be a disaster after the day. Maybe this would be a good option: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bas...qsjcUeiVOdOvONHDKohoCTnMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.dsGot the kiddos out to a new creek for a little trout fishing. We found a huge group of them in a deep hole but couldn't get them to bite on a large variety of presentations. Better luck next time.
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My vote would be 1 tackle box that you carry for all of the reasons mentioned until they're old enough that they're tying their own stuff and it's their problem if it's jumbled. Keep your in-field box small, like small enough to stuff in a cargo pocket small. Resupply from a big box at the house. Less is more with tackle, especially with multiple kids.Speaking of the kiddos: any of you have recommendations for good kids tackle boxes/bags? My kids each have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/South-Bend-Wormgear-Tackle-Box-88/dp/B007P12VT0 I hate them with every fiber of my being. If it ever is sideways, or flipped over, or tossed across the truck, all its contents are a jumbled mess. They're kids and just carrying it around normally ends up with all the lures in one compartment lol. I want something where the lid is tight to the compartments so everything is sealed in to each individual compartment but it's still easy for them to transport. I can't decide if something like this would be an upgrade: https://www.amazon.com/Plano-2-Tray...eywords=kids+tackle+box&qid=1710786493&sr=8-9 where the trays at least trap in the contents below them. Or if I should just get them a 3600 and throw it in a backpack and call it a day. I like that they like their fun colored boxes but we end up just not bringing them because I know they're going to be a disaster after the day. Maybe this would be a good option: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bas...qsjcUeiVOdOvONHDKohoCTnMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Speaking of the kiddos: any of you have recommendations for good kids tackle boxes/bags? My kids each have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/South-Bend-Wormgear-Tackle-Box-88/dp/B007P12VT0 I hate them with every fiber of my being. If it ever is sideways, or flipped over, or tossed across the truck, all its contents are a jumbled mess. They're kids and just carrying it around normally ends up with all the lures in one compartment lol. I want something where the lid is tight to the compartments so everything is sealed in to each individual compartment but it's still easy for them to transport. I can't decide if something like this would be an upgrade: https://www.amazon.com/Plano-2-Tray...eywords=kids+tackle+box&qid=1710786493&sr=8-9 where the trays at least trap in the contents below them. Or if I should just get them a 3600 and throw it in a backpack and call it a day. I like that they like their fun colored boxes but we end up just not bringing them because I know they're going to be a disaster after the day. Maybe this would be a good option: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-tackle-backpack-3600-for-kids?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=BPS|Shopping|PMax|Proprietary|General|NAud|NVol|NMT&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwzN-vBhAkEiwAYiO7oL-YS1MwkJeNaIl9_wogORxErlGoX8RepF_qsjcUeiVOdOvONHDKohoCTnMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Not really a disagreement. If they can tie their own lures, I'd say it's their problem if their stuff is a mess. I'm operating under the assumption that isn't the case.I’ll disagree with @Nutterbuster a little on this one. Half the fun for all three of my kids when they were young were trying new lures. Especially, if the fishing was slow, it wouldn’t take long until they wanted to try the top water lure, then the spinner bait, then…. You get the picture. It not only kept them interested but exposed them to different types of lures and how to use them. They also took pride in having their own stuff.
I’d vote for a couple of Plano trays that they could put in their own backpack. Even an old school backpack would work, it wouldn’t have to be made specifically for the trays.
https://www.amazon.com/Plano-Double...65-9475-56d6dc5d6c84&pd_rd_i=B000E39T46&psc=1Speaking of the kiddos: any of you have recommendations for good kids tackle boxes/bags? My kids each have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/South-Bend-Wormgear-Tackle-Box-88/dp/B007P12VT0 I hate them with every fiber of my being. If it ever is sideways, or flipped over, or tossed across the truck, all its contents are a jumbled mess. They're kids and just carrying it around normally ends up with all the lures in one compartment lol. I want something where the lid is tight to the compartments so everything is sealed in to each individual compartment but it's still easy for them to transport. I can't decide if something like this would be an upgrade: https://www.amazon.com/Plano-2-Tray...eywords=kids+tackle+box&qid=1710786493&sr=8-9 where the trays at least trap in the contents below them. Or if I should just get them a 3600 and throw it in a backpack and call it a day. I like that they like their fun colored boxes but we end up just not bringing them because I know they're going to be a disaster after the day. Maybe this would be a good option: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-tackle-backpack-3600-for-kids?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=BPS|Shopping|PMax|Proprietary|General|NAud|NVol|NMT&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwzN-vBhAkEiwAYiO7oL-YS1MwkJeNaIl9_wogORxErlGoX8RepF_qsjcUeiVOdOvONHDKohoCTnMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Not really a disagreement. If they can tie their own lures, I'd say it's their problem if their stuff is a mess. I'm operating under the assumption that isn't the case.
I’ll disagree with @Nutterbuster a little on this one. Half the fun for all three of my kids when they were young were trying new lures. Especially, if the fishing was slow, it wouldn’t take long until they wanted to try the top water lure, then the spinner bait, then…. You get the picture. It not only kept them interested but exposed them to different types of lures and how to use them. They also took pride in having their own stuff.
I’d vote for a couple of Plano trays that they could put in their own backpack. Even an old school backpack would work, it wouldn’t have to be made specifically for the trays.
Dude. I'm not sure if it's this exact one or not but I think I have one of these. It's so old that I didn't even bother searching for it online because I just assumed they didn't make it anymore. I love it and it's what we use to hold our trout tackle. It's what I had in mind when I started searching and is small enough that they can easily carry it around on their own. Might be the ticket, thank you!https://www.amazon.com/Plano-Double...65-9475-56d6dc5d6c84&pd_rd_i=B000E39T46&psc=1
My boys each have one of these. they're nice and small and keep lures separate; and they mostly like trying different small crankbait lures and beetle spins, joe's flies, rooster tales so that's mostly what they carry. If bait fishing, I'll work out of my bigger box as it's cleaner and more organized with the small weights and hooks, line. I'll do all the rigging, dehooking of fish, and untangling, and putting new worms/etc on. I have a better time if I resist the urge to try and fish at the same time (I stopped even bringing a rod) and just focus on them
I keep coming back to the trays/backpack idea because you can use the same pack to store snacks/wipes/water bottle/whatever other odds and ends they always end up with. Although Nimble's link above could be put in a backpack too. Nutter, we're not at the stage of them being able to tie their own stuff yet, you're right about that, but half the fun they have with fishing is being able to bring their own stuff and pick out what lure they're going to catch that big ol 3" bluegill on haha.I’ll disagree with @Nutterbuster a little on this one. Half the fun for all three of my kids when they were young were trying new lures. Especially, if the fishing was slow, it wouldn’t take long until they wanted to try the top water lure, then the spinner bait, then…. You get the picture. It not only kept them interested but exposed them to different types of lures and how to use them. They also took pride in having their own stuff.
I’d vote for a couple of Plano trays that they could put in their own backpack. Even an old school backpack would work, it wouldn’t have to be made specifically for the trays.
Don't own one, but they're really popular down here and I've fished out of a couple. They're cool if you're sure you just want a one man, skinny water, pretty day boat. If you want a two man, big water, rough day boat...it ain't it.View attachment 101080
Anyone on here have one of these? I’m considering one for a retirement gift to myself. I’d use it fishing rivers and small lakes
What kinda fish you wantin to catch?Does anyone have a book or videos they recommend for a complete beginner who knows nothing about fishing? I’m surrounded by some of the best fishing in the country and wanna learn but have no IRL people I know who fish. and as stupid as it sounds I seriously don't know anything.... I keep reading abut jigs and cork vs. bobber and I'm confused lol