9 BETTER WAYS TO STORE GEAR
By David A. Brown
1. Flambeau IKE Quotient IQ Series
Interchangeable compartment tray
cups can be removed and reconfigured to
suit particular needs. $10.34 to $26.99
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2. Gruv Fishing Hard Bait Box
A patent-pending silicone anchoring
system prevents the tangles common to
tackle tray slots by gripping each individ-
ual bait. $30
3. Gruv Fishing Big Jig Box
It has the same silicone system, but with
narrow slits to grip hooks and jigs. $30
4. Bass Mafia Money Bag
This 2.5-gallon bag improves upon the
basic zipper-lock bags we all use. It’s
waterproof, ultra durable (Bass Mafia chal-
lenged folks to try and break it at ICAST
2017; no one did) and holds a dozen or
more soft-plastic bait packages. $9.99
5. Bass Mafia Line Bag
Organize up to 10 line spools in this
collapsible bag, which allows you to spool
straight out of the bag. Hook-and-loop fas-
teners on the dividers inside allow adjust-
ment for multiple spool sizes. $25.99
6. Bass Mafia Briefcase
Waterproof PVC lining inside a stout
Cordura bag with waterproof zippers takes
this cool soft-bait organizer to the next
level of protection. $29.99 to $35.99
7. YETI Panga Submersible Duffel
A laminated high-density nylon shell
and EVA bottom keep your gear dry in the
boat, truck or anywhere else. It comes in
three sizes. $299.99 to $399.99
8. Cuda Fishing Tools Cup Holder
Tackle Center
Screw it down, and rubber grommets
lock it into a cup holder. Tools are stored
by sliding them into the fiberglass rods in
the center. A net covering provides extra
security if needed. $49.99
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9. SIMMS Challenger Tackle Bag
Perfect for co-anglers or traveling
anglers, it’s sized for 3700-series Plano
StowAways, with other dividers for organ-
izing essential gear. The clear top lets you
see where everything is inside. $299.95
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